There is a common truth that scares some and empowers others: Anyone can be a success if they have a plan and are willing to succeed. Literally thousands of books sit in the self-help and business sections of bookstores and libraries that give you page by page instructions on how to succeed. However, the process is very simple if you are willing to be open-minded and work to succeed.
Over the next several days I will touch on what I believe are some of the factors to creating long-term success in your life. Would love a lively debate if you agree or disagree. It is healthy to disagree.
1. Accept No Limitations
2. Aim High
3. Be Willing to Risk
4. Failure Is Not an Option
5. Love People
6. Develop a Servant’s Heart
7. Seek Mentors
8. Be Positive
9. Develop a Strong Spiritual Life
Accept No Limitations
“Our doubts are traitors,
And make us lose the good we oft might win
By fearing to attempt.”
- William Shakespeare, “Measure for Measure”
When Walt Disney began his animation company, he hard trouble finding steady work. He went bankrupt, at least, seven times and was once the victim of intellectually property theft with no legal recourse. He was told that a theme park in California that centered around his own films would not prosper and that if he went through with the idea of a themed amusement park, the venture would put him under.
Imagine if Walt Disney had taken that advice and limited himself. What limitations are you putting on yourself? How are you stifling your own creativity and success by listening to the limiting advice of those who limit themselves? What project or idea are you tossing aside because you feel it’s too big, too “out there” or would simply never work? Imagine if you took Walt Disney’s advice, “If you can dream it, you can do it.” Stop being a prisoner of doubt and limiting yourself to what others see as impossible.
What do you think – dare to share some of your dreams with us?
Tomorrow we will talk about Aiming High.
The RevMan
