4 Steps to Rise Above to Achieve a Goal

Rising Above Challenges – Mountain climber reaches the overlook
photo credit: ground.zero

Above all else, in life, I have found a true passion in helping people rise above challenges to achieve their goals.  Where does this come from?  Typically, it’s some kind of inspiration and motivation to rise up and take the action to reach that goal.  How is this achieved?

Step 1 – Get Into the Proper State of Mind

For me, as stated before, I find my best state of mind by getting my body in motion (intense fitness workouts), hearing great inspiration music (yes, that’s Pearl Jam for me) and connection to God (by using God here, I mean, whatever word you use for your Creator, Life-force, etc.).  Do what ever it takes to get you there.

Step 2 – Paint the Ideal Future Picture

Have a crystal vision of your ideal future – where you want to go, who you want to be.  This can apply to life, a business, a project, a relationship… pretty much anything.  Paint the future picture in your mind.  See it and believe.  As Napolean Hill stated in the classic Think and Grow Rich, “Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve”

Step 3 – Make a Plan with Passion

Once you have the picture of what it is you want to achieve, make a list of all the steps to get there and break down each into small steps.  Put a timeframe on the items.

Step 4 – Take Action while Maximizing Performance

Take action on the plan right away – while maximizing performance at each step along the way!