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Why People Fail Mindset for Success Rhythm of Life Leader’s Legacy Your Summit Awaits
OVERVIEW: PERSONAL INVESTMENT PLAN
Obstacles to Success—Simon Reynolds
Obstacle Contribution to Failure
Unclear Purpose What you want, how you’ll get it.
Destructive Thinking If I think I can’t I can’t!
Mistaking IQ for EQ Thinking/feeling affect actions.
Fixed Mindset I like the way I am, I’m perfect.
Weak Energy I have too much to do today.
Stress Stress affects/directs performance.
Few Relationships Life cannot be a lonely endeavor.
Lack of Persistence Stuff happens, deal with it or . . .!
Not Focusing on Strengths
We tend to focus on what we are told we are bad at. Fixing us is not fun!
WHY PEOPLE FAIL
o Moving Forwardo Gaining
Knowledgeo Reaching Outo Opening Your
Worldo Walk toward
wisdom
GREAT LEADERS GROW
Ken Blanchard and Mark Miller
“Growing for a leader is like oxygen to a deep sea diver; without it you die. Unlike the diver you may not physically die—but if you stop growing, your influence will erode; and over time, you can even lose the opportunity to lead at all.”
Five Major Pieces to the Life Puzzle Philosophy Attitude Activity Results Lifestyle
GUIDE TO PERSONAL SUCCESS
How do you feel about yourself? What’s your real priority? Do you possess the will to act? What’s your plan? How will you deal with failure? Who’s going to help? How will you celebrate your success?
MINDSET – PSYCHOLOGY OF SUCCESS
Carol S. Dweck
“Growth Mindset: is based on the belief that your basic qualities are things you can cultivate through your efforts.”
Thomas Jefferson was 33 years old when he wrote the Declaration of Independence.
Mother Teresa was 42 when she founded the Missionaries of Charity.
Henry Ford was 55 when he started his first manufacturing assembly line.
Winston Churchill was 65 when he became Britain’s Prime Minister.
Michelangelo was 72 when he designed the Dome of St Peter’s Basilica in Rome.
Ichijirou Araya was 100 when he climbed Mount Fuji.
REMARKABLE STORIES OF SUCCESS
“I’m a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of
it.”
Thomas Jefferson
“Your attitude colors every aspect of your life. It is like
the minds paintbrush.”
John Maxwell
SUCCESS
IT’S A MATTER OF ATTITUDE! “It’s attitude over aptitude that ultimately
determines your altitude in life.”___________________________________
Bob Moward, Basketball Coach Motivational Speaker
PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL INVESTMENT PLAN
Name
Objective
What I intend to do.
Who will help.
BUILD YOUR PLAN
One Internal Mentor, One External. What kind of support will you need?
Builder Champion Collaborator Companion Connector Energizer Mind Opener Navigator
Vital Friendso Who do you trust?o Who will invest the time and effort?o Who knows YOU and YOUR
organization?o Who’s willing, ready and able to serve?
LEADER DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Make your dreams your goal. Care enough to confront. Follow your passion without
obsession. Keep your promises through
your actions. Face your fears, focus on
what's important. Thank those who help you to
the top. Look to the future, your
summit awaits.
Jamie Clarke
YOUR SUMMIT AWAITS
Success is hard work. Make what matters most routine. Avoid being obsessed with the little stuff. Identify your passions. Search for tipping points. Create alignment—the environment always
wins. Be mindful of your promises especially the one’s
you make to yourself. Be Resilient.
SUCCESS BUILT TO LAST