Changing Your Mindset

In order to replace old habits though a change in your mindset, there are three steps you should follow:

1.First, begin by specifically identifying results you want. 2.Then create and develop actions that will accomplish those results. 3.Lastly, examine your beliefs about those actions to determine if they are holding you back.

For example, a common goal among speakers is to be listed with several speaker bureaus. Many speakers have credentials and experience to be on a list but don’t take steps necessary to make it happen.

Why is this right? They know bureaus requirements so why don’t they just get on with it? Do they believe they will be accepted for listing?

Beliefs that put a damper on expectations and behavior are like mushrooms - they thrive in darkness. Yet if you shine a little light on those beliefs, you’ll develop a different mindset about affluent market.

These questions are light that can change your mindset: 1.What does my research say about market for my speaking topics? 2.Do I know other speakers like me that are listed with several bureaus? 3.Exactly what are my obstacles to getting their attention? Can they be overcome?

No matter what your goal, saying you haven’t done something before is not justification for not being able to do it now. Everyone has overcome adversity and accomplished things they never thought they’d do. Whether it’s learning to drive a car, graduating college, or reaching an income goal, we all have our accomplishments. This is no different, and by questioning your beliefs, you’ll find evidence that supports new beliefs about what you can accomplish. “Seeing” truly is believing, and once you see that old habits and assumptions are holding you back from finding and working with several bureaus, you’ll begin to use your talent and skills to make it become your reality.

Most dictionaries define a belief as a conviction that certain things are true, so if you want to achieve your goals, create a mindset made of beliefs that support truth you want in your future.

Seeing results of a change initiative can take time. It takes personal courage to get up each morning and say 'I am going to do what I know it takes’. Keeping an eye on even most compelling vision takes commitment.

Many businesses fail because they don’t implement systems or enlist support to provide necessary feedback to successfully manage change.

INCREASING THE ODDS

If follow-through is hard part for you or your team, acknowledge it, and build in a safety net! An unbiased business partner or coach can make it possible to help you put discipline in place that will make change possible. While most of us can benefit from an objective opinion and another point of view, one of most beneficial roles of a coach is to serve as a reminder of what YOU KNOW you need to do.

A competent, compatible business partner can be an advocate, encouraging you to sustain right mindset, help you figure out how to overcome obstacles, and hold you accountable to achieving what you desire.

EVALUATION, FLEXIBILITY and MAINTAINING MOMENTUM

Evaluation is process of measuring success. If your strategic plan is well-conceived, it will be invaluable for measuring success. Part of a good planning process includes deciding up front what you want to see as a result, how you will measure success, who will evaluate it, and when.

No matter how much planning one does, unforeseen events will occur. Things will happen that may make it advisable for you to change one or more parts of your plan. Planning for flexibility is important. When you are confronted with such a change in circumstances, you'll need to carefully review plan to see if it still represents what you want, what you need, and how to get there.

READY, SET, GO

Where are you in planning process? If you are ready to move forward but are having a bit of trouble taking leap, enlist help!

The right support structure can assist you to jumpstart process, evaluate progress, celebrate success, and if necessary revise plan.

If you are serious about seeing your plans come to life, find a partner to assist and… GO FOR IT!

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