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NA=NR & A=R

The new math for success by Lynn Leach

By Lynn LeachPublished 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago 6 min read
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LYNN LEACH AND JACK CANFIELD ON THE RED CARPET AT QUILLY AWARDS FOR "DARE TO SUCEED" QUILLY AWARD photo rovided by Lynn Leach"

Ever notice how so many people have such great ideas...but never do anything with them? Do you have friends that have wonderful dreams and aspirations, but they never seem to accomplish them? How about you -- are there things you would like to change or create? Are you aware that all great programs, books, movies, etc., all began as a small idea? What makes the difference in someone succeeding in accomplishing great things, or just always dreaming of something, but never really accomplishing anything?

I am a network marketer. I look around and see so many people who want to change their financial circumstances but get stuck in how to go about it. They dream about it. Some even go so far as to begin to prepare to do something, but then are stuck in limbo. I've noticed 6 reasons for this:

1. They let negativity creep in -- either from their own mind, or from constant negative remarks and attitudes from the people they surround themselves with.

2. They lack self confidence in themselves, in their talents or skills and in their knowledge and abilities.

3. They become overwhelmed in the enormity of what they want to accomplish.

4. They may get hung up on the details and become paralyzed.

5. They may begin to prepare to initiate a project, but then get stuck in a never-ending cycle of "Getting ready to get ready."

6. They simply lack the discipline to move an idea into material physicality.

Here is what I know to be truth:

A = R and NA = NR New math. But very important math. Action equals Results and No Action equals No Results. It's a matter of discipline and commitment. YOU MUST BE DISCIPLINED to commit to take action -- I prefer DAILY ACTION. Action will move you forward. You cannot accomplish anything unless you take action.

Think about this: Boys Scouts of America and Girl Scouts of America, Habitat For Humanity and 4 H Clubs...all great organizations that have helped many people. They started as a small idea or concept in one person's mind. They shared it with others and took ACTION to birth the project. You can do that too! All you need to do is understand how to move yourself in the direction of taking action to bring it forth.

Here are 8 factors that will guide you in TAKING ACTION:

1. Have the right mindset. Remove all negativity from your environment. Believe with every fiber of your being, that you can accomplish anything you set your mind to. I do believe it is important to set your intention and to also have daily affirmations. If the people you surround yourself with are negative, remove yourself from the environment. Close your mind to the negativity. Have the confidence in yourself that you can learn any skill you need to succeed. Talent you are born with -- but skills are acquired. Just know that you can break down the project into manageable pieces, so you do not overwhelm yourself. It will be important to keep balance in your life by keeping your priorities straight, so you do not feel pressure and stress during the foundational stages. And know that you can work out all of the details in a simple way so that you can begin to move into daily ACTION that will move you to the end result. Purpose in your heart that you will be disciplined and that you will commit to planning in such a simple way that you will be able to accomplish great things.

2. Identify the concept, the desire of your heart -- what you want to accomplish with this project. Go crazy with this. See the end result. Be very descriptive in what you really want this project to become. Paint a vibrant picture in your mind’s eye of exactly how it would be.

3. Visualization is an important aspect that many people overlook or decide is just a silly notion and elect to skip. A Vision Board, sometimes called a Goal Poster or a Dream Board can be a very powerful tool for you. This is a biblical concept, or one of God's cosmic laws that can really make all the difference for you. What you think about, you bring about. If you put a board together and place it in your bedroom so that it is the first thing you see in the morning and the last thing you see at night before going to sleep, then you will always have your thoughts on the goal. I even write my goals out and tape them to the mirror in the bathroom, the refrigerator, the visor in my car, on my Day-Timer and on my computer monitor. The goals are then in constant view and continually on my mind. Please do not neglect this step.

4. Set your goals with time frames: short range, mid-range, and long range. Please remember that desires of the heart and goals are different. Goals always have a time frame. This breaks things down into manageable pieces, so you do not become overwhelmed. Short range goals would be what you would want to accomplish in the next 6 to 12 months. Mid-range goals would be things you would want to accomplish over the next 2 to 3 years, and long-range goals would be what you would like to accomplish in 5 to 10 years.

5. Understand the importance of TIME MANAGEMENT. This is where so many people fail -- because they do not manage their time wisely. Use a weekly time sheet and block all commitments out. Make sure you put time in for EVERYTHING, including travel times back and forth from work or school, family time, time with your significant other, housework, laundry, cooking, personal time, meditation, and all other things that demand your attention. Color code everything so you can see if it reflects the priorities you have set up for your life. Whatever is left is the time you will have for your project. Block it out and color code it. Now you know exactly WHEN you will be able to devote time to work on this new creation.

6. Plan your work and work your plan. Now that you know exactly when you will be working on your project, you need to map out what it is you will need to be doing. Write a list of everything you need to do and then schedule those items onto the weekly time sheets.

7. Use a daily list of all the things you need to accomplish that day. Make it out the night before so that the next day you do not waste time on having to think about what you need to be doing. A few minutes of planning before you go to bed will make your days run smoother.

8. Daily discipline is the key. You must be disciplined to take action, and this does require commitment. If you have followed the steps, you will not need to think so hard about every step you need to take on a continual basis. Everything will be mapped out for you and now it is just a matter of character. And the question is: do you have the character it takes to be disciplined enough to commit to daily action and do what is necessary to bring about the desire of your heart -- the picture you have painted in your mind’s eye -- the actual intention you set in the beginning. If you never take action...it will never materialize. But if you take the action -- GREAT things will be accomplished. Here's to YOUR SUCCESS!!!

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About the Creator

Lynn Leach

Lynn is a Multi #1 Best Selling Author and award winning speaker, authoring over 400 books.

She's been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, CNBC, FOX, MSNBC, CNN, FOX NEWS & CNN.

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