Have you noticed when you truly believe something will happen you become calmer and have a greater clarity of focus?

Have you noticed when you truly believe something will happen your worries melt away and/or are replaced by feelings of certainty and confidence?

For example, consider situations where you have been confused…situations where you face many options and are trying to make an important decision.  In these situations, you consider and weigh some options. You deliberate. You decide. And, sometimes your thinking produces an incredibly clear decision, backed by not just decisiveness but also a belief that the actions to follow will result in achievement of the desired goal.

Of course, this does not happen with all of your decisions. However, it does happen for some. And, when you fully believe in the outcome - would you not agree - the successful result is almost guaranteed?  When your decisions are backed by strong belief, your confidence is bolstered, you have greater peace of mind, your actions are definite, and success inevitably follows.

Belief is the prime ingredient, the catalyst for results.

Stated another way…

"Belief is the thermostat that regulates what we accomplish in life."

David J Schwartz, 'The Magic of Thinking BIG' (1959…2015 audio book)

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Belief enables us to accomplish:

• Success – achievement of our goals
• Confidence – an essential trait of character
• Peace of Mind – which allows us to enjoy our successes, learn from our errors, and accept other people’s frailties

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Napoleon Hill said...

“What the mind can conceive and believe the mind can achieve.”

[What a wonderful thought to keep top of mind...always!]

Hairy means covered in hair.

Audacious at best means taking surprisingly bold risks and at worst being impudent and disrespectful.

It seems some people buy into big, hairy audacious business goals. I do not.

Firstly, I struggle to see the value excess hair contributes to goals. Secondly, by definition, audacity brings surprising risks and that can be not just off-putting but also unnecessary. These things disrupt relationships and destroy peace of mind. So, I don't buy into the merits of hairy and/or audacious goals. [Notice - I did not rant on about the emotional impact of dooming people to fail.] Again, I don't buy into the merits of big, hairy and audacious goals.

However, I do support the concept of big goals.

Big goals give us reasons to stretch, to learn, to grow...and growth is an essential part of successful businesses and successful lives. Also, I believe [all else being equal] big goals contribute positively to mental health and add both interest and vigor to life.

So – let’s embrace big goals, the worthy effort they nurture and the growth and peace of mind they bring.

Footnote

For another quasi-tirade against BHAGs...

...and another.

Ready, willing and able…

Isn't that a wonderful combination?

How sad it is when two of them are there and the third fails to arrive. 

In particular, how sad it is when the middle one doesn't show up.

When we are ready and willing but not able we struggle and fail. This may not be so bad. In fact, it is often a vital part of the learning experience. 

When we are willing and able but not ready, that too may not be so bad. We can muster up readiness and be prepared for future opportunities.

When we are ready and able but not willing we must step back and try to figure out why are we not willing. What is causing us to stall? 

Without power of will many things falter:

• persistence falters
• conviction falters
• Good Habits falter

Clearly, power of will is an elite character trait. It is the necessary ingredient for action and achievement. And, its absence quickly negates other fine character traits including readiness and ability.