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Turn potential into performance by winning in these 7 arenas of success.
The degree of our success is directly related to the degree in which we excel in and balance certain segments, or principles, of our life. Every person, organization and business should operate out of the following seven arenas;
- I Am: Arena of Values
Every person, organization and business has values, and they may not know or be able to articulate what they are, but they have them. Our values are important because they help us to grow and develop. They help us to create the future we want to experience. Every individual and every organisation is involved in making hundreds of decisions every day. The values of a business also are what they believe in. What a company values will affect the way the business runs and the employees act and work, so it is important to know what those values are. What do they think is important? What do they hope to accomplish? The decisions we make are a reflection of our values and beliefs, and they are always directed towards a specific purpose. That purpose is the satisfaction of our individual or collective needs.
- I Should: Arena of Responsibility
What are the responsibilities that we must live by? By taking responsibility you have empowered yourself. But the problem with being empowered is that when things go wrong or when the results are not happening quite as fast as you would like or when people don’t live up to your expectations, you have no excuses, no one and no thing to blame. Whether you weather the storm or not, it is nobody’s fault. But it is solely and only your responsibility.
- I Could: Arena of Possibility
People often get so caught up in the day to day that they lose their zest for life. They forget to think of what could be and they forget to dream. People have great ideas, dreams and possibilities inside of them, they just need someone to stop them while on their race and ask the question, surrounded by an atmosphere of acceptance.
- I Would: Arena of Negotiation
Every possibility has a cost associated with it. Think about the rewards that have to be in order for you to pursue this possibility and how long it will take you. Take some time to measure the costs of your possibilities. Then, when you find the ones that are good for you, go for it.
- I Want To: Arena of Vision
The ideas that stir our passions for excellence become things that we can easily “see.” They can become our vision. In order for something to happen, someone has to first see it happening long before it actually does. If you knew that you could not fail at your attempt, what would you want to try? Then, why not try? This is your vision, its a powerful thing and that’s what drives success and accomplishment. Great things come when we dream, and vision drives us to attempt things far beyond where we are right now.
- I Will: Arena of Dedication
Perseverance is the most important thing in work. I have come to believe that much of what separates the successful from the unsuccessful is simply determination. The successful are those are the ones who say, “I will do this!”. These people have entered into and continually live in the arena of dedication. Staying there long enough usually puts them on top. Dedication is a key to success. Recognize all of the hard work that will be involved in achieving your dreams, then spend some time preparing to meet the challenges.
- I Do: Arena of Accomplishment
Accomplishment comes when the job is complete. A little rest can be a much-needed reward for all of the hard work you have shown up until now. After the pace of pursuing your dreams, your body and mind need some well-deserved rest. Celebrations also are great for us. Maybe a dinner or a hangout with a few friends can do.
