As
you know compounding, is the eighth wonder of the world. Consistent small
focused efforts add up over time and eventually turn into incredible results. I
believe that the addition of all these small efforts over time is the single
biggest reason why some people become super achievers and others are left
trapped in empty meaningless lives of overwhelm. It is because of the power of
compounding, that I have searched for many years for a formula, which will help
people to stay focused and able to perform at a consistently high level of
performance throughout their day. After polishing this process for a number of
years, I want to share what I have come up with, so that you can improve your
results. I hope this simple process, will help you to gain the consistent
energy, focus and productivity, which you need throughout your life to build
the success you desire and deserve.
The
first crucial aspect necessary to ensure that you have the energy and persistence,
needed to sustain your performance throughout your day, is a connection to a meaningful
purpose. When you have something bigger than yourself to focus on achieving and
you live in a modality of “How can I serve greatly”, you are connected to a
higher purpose. This energy, enthusiasm, drive and passion will help inspire you
and help you to stay focused and task centric. This sense of purpose allows you
to feel like you matter and will be visible to the people around you. This will
then result in a sense of love, connection and meaning, which will flow from
everyone around you. This will equip you to connect with your community allowing
you to feel a constant charge and drive to succeed.
Secondly,
you need to become aware and strive to be present, as you tackle each task.
This means that you must be completely engaged and 100 % emotionally present in
everything you do. When you are fully invested in the moment, it feels like there
is both a push and pull of energy, which seems to inspire you throughout your
day. This will help you to focus all your energy on completing only a single task
at a time. You will never engage in any practices, which allow you to become distracted,
thus stopping you from completing each individual task, before tackling the
next one.
Action
Idea: Examine your ability to remain present throughout your day. When you are next
engaged in completing any task, rate yourself on a scale of 1 -10, as to the
level of complete focus or presence you are exhibiting in the moment. “One”
being, I am completely distracted and my attention is everywhere, “ten” being I
am completely present and 100 % focused on completing that task, I allow
nothing to distract me. Constantly measure you presence and focus throughout
the day, if you are consistently achieving ratings, below a 7 or 8, you need to
invest time into becoming more focused in the moment. When you are able to
become completely present and focused on completing tasks, throughout your day,
you actually get things done, you avoid overwhelm and the tasks you manage to
complete, compound over time and add up into super achievement.
Thirdly,
invest time into ensuring that you are powering the vessel, which provides you
with energy and the ability to achieve greatness, namely your body, with
sufficient rest and hydration. Unless you are getting sufficient sleep every
night, where you actually get to switch off and regenerate and recharge your
batteries, you will not have sufficient energy to perform at a high level
throughout your day. When you are energised and your batteries are adequately
charged every day, you will be focused and driven throughout your day.
Action
Idea: Plan your day the night before and ensure that you know when you will
tackle any issue the next day, which may be worrying you. This certainty, will
allow you to switch off and to focus on being present in the moment, i.e. you
will be able to rest when you sleep, rather than tossing and turning as you
worry all night. Try to get a minimum of 6 hours of uninterrupted sleep every
night.
Fourthly,
learn to understand who you are and what drives and inspires you. When you are
authentic and live in congruence with who you really are, you equip yourself to
live your truth. This continuity, which comes from living according to who you
really are, allows you to be your authentic self and makes everything you do
seem effortless.
Action
Idea: Pick three words that you feel define who you are as a person. These
words must resonate with you and define your identity and describe who you
really are. What is that authentic self, the real you? The three words I have
chosen for myself are driven, bold and inspired. Choose your words carefully
and every time you tackle any task throughout your day, ask yourself if you are
exhibiting these characteristics. If you have chosen your three words properly,
then if you are not acting in alignment with your words, you are not being
authentic and as such your energy will soon fade and disappear. Keep massaging
the words you choose, until you get a perfect fit. Once you have discovered the
words that best describe you and you consistently measure each task against
these words, you are acting congruent with your highest self and will feel
driven and energised throughout your day.
Finally,
choose your three most important priorities every day and ensure that your head
does not touch the pillow each night until these priorities are completed. These
priorities must obviously be focused on achieving a specific outcome that day. When
you have a single mission each day and you centre your day on achieving that
mission, you equip yourself to get the right things done. Focus on completing
these priority tasks and challenge and stretch yourself every day. When I say
stretch yourself, I am not talking about stretching yourself to the point of
overwhelm. I mean stretch yourself to a level, where you perform at your
optimum. Focus on your mission each day and try to accomplish everything you
need to do each day at the right pace.
When
you bring these five new concepts into your life, you will see a remarkable
improvement in your drive, determination and you will feel energised throughout
your day. You have nothing to lose and so much to gain. Give these ideas a
whirl, what if it is just these few new ideas, which completely change your
life and put you on the fast track to success.
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