I watched a video today in which the actor, musician, director and producer Will Smith summed up the keys to success with simple two words. I want to tell you what those two words are and give you my reflections on them.
Never Give Up
His first word to success was "running." This must be something that taught Will Smith the lesson of sticking to something no matter how hard it is. When you begin a project, be it running, swimming, education, starting a business, there are two parts of yourself wrestling with each other at the same time.
One part of you says, "Yes, go for it." You begin with excitement and energy. You really want to complete what you began. The problem is that the initial energy and excitement begins to run low. When that happens the other part of yourself starts to whisper, and ends up yelling in your ear. "It's not worth it." "You can't do this." Similar messages from the lazy or fearful part of yourself begins to take over.
Any long-term project takes stamina and determination. There will always be small, and sometimes large, obstacles that suddenly appear. Often the obstacle is that you just don't want to keep on keeping on. You get lazy, perhaps even board.
When the project is complex you will most likely find parts of it you don't know how to do or you're not as good at as others. You have your strengths and your weaknesses. Use your strengths to overcome your weaknesses.
Take something you enjoy doing. Perhaps it is a sport such as running. There are times you run into problems with this sport. Because you enjoy it you find a way to push through the problems and keep going. This is a powerful lesson for every area of your life.
Educate Yourself
Will Smith said the second secret was "Read." There are tremendous numbers of books, videos, coaching and mentoring programs available to assist you in overcoming the obstacles you run into. All you need to do is look for them.
Don't be deterred by price if that is a problem for you. Begin your own mastermind group. Gather together a group of friends and acquaintances who have varied skills you need. You will have skills and knowledge they need. Share your expertise. Be a support to each other.
If you don't know anyone in your personal realm of acquaintances, find some forums on-line that relate to what you want to accomplish, be it personal growth, weight loss, business or other activity. Ask questions on the forums. There are many people who want to help.
Anyone who has the determination to succeed can find a way to do so. Are you as determined as Will Smith?
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