Secrets to Success
Secrets to Success
Secret of the world’s
top super-achieversFrom the head of the boardroom table to the mobile office in the front cab of a pickup truck -- it's happening. While the masses stumble through life taking what comes their way, there are Super-Achievers out there pushing their limits, breaking rules of what's possible and reaping outstanding rewards as a result of their efforts.
Yet even among the movers and shakers of the world, there is a difference. There are business leaders from around the globe who are accomplishing two, three, and even more than six times what the average achiever accomplishes in a year. These are the Super-Achievers.
They come from every type of industry, educational background and personal history imaginable. These are people who, no matter how well they're doing, know they can always do better. People who want more from life -- more time with family, more money in the bank, more fulfillment from their everyday activities -- and they're willing to "work smart" to make it happen.
Do you think Michael Jordan still plays or runs his businesses at a higher and higher level because he has to?
Do you really think Bill Gates "demoted" himself to go back to research and development because he had to?
Does Oprah Winfrey or Donald Trump ever have to work another day in their lives?
No. No. And no.
They do it because they love to consistently better themselves and move the bar to a higher level. As they make their own situation better, they improve the lives of countless individuals who are willing to step up to the plate with them.
It's not about a lack of contentment for these people. What differentiates Super-Achievers from the average achiever is they want to break through to new levels of growth as fast as possible. They want fewer mistakes or "detours." That's why they seek out sources of insight and wisdom to make it possible.
Super-Achievers know they need to reach outside themselves, stretch beyond the bounds of their comfort zones, and gain what I call "accelerated knowledge" -- knowledge that allows them to side-step challenges, smash problems and leap-frog the competition.
Often, as these Super-Achievers push the outer limits of their current realm of comfort, they discover situations within their business or life where they need an edge. An edge that only can come from an outside perspective. From someone who has their best interests at heart, but who can also clearly see the answers without the emotional entanglement that comes from being too close to a situation.
The source of this secret weapon, accelerated knowledge? Most Super-Achievers have a three-part answer:
>> A carefully selected advisory board (consisting at a minimum of a trusted attorney, a CPA and a financial planner).When it comes to major challenges, special projects or strategic phases of business growth, these strategic resources are called into action to accelerate away from the pack and take the lead in their industry or profession. The third resource, a success coach, can help you bring together the best advisory board and select the most appropriate mentor for your long-term success.>> A mentor who can add industry-specific knowledge.
>> A success coach to provide outside perspective along with the right tools and resources unique to each individual.
You say you've looked into "coaching" before and just got more confused ...
I can't say I blame you. As a matter of fact, it's not your problem. The problem lies with most independent coaches, and even some coaching organizations, trying to be all things to all people. Web sites, brochures and articles seem to present coaching as some kind of magic wand that'll solve just about any problem you have or allow you to achieve just about any goal you want.
You need something more, something realistic, and you need it from someone who has walked in your shoes. Someone who has worked tireless hours in order to be first to market with an idea. Someone who has made the risky decisions that put everything on the line. Someone who is living their dreams every day -- not just teaching others without ever putting their own future on the line.
When you know it's time to recognize yourself as a Super-Achiever and you're ready to step up to a new level of performance, profitability and fulfillment be sure to choose your success coach wisely. Be certain their focus and your goals are in alignment. With target-specific coaching from the right coach, your path to long-lasting results in today's tumultuous business world will be clear.
John-Paul Micek is a small business strategist
and chief operating officer at RPM Success Group.
Reach him at JPM@RPMsuccess.com
or toll-free at (888) 334-8151.