There’s an old saying, to be successful in life you need to look at “The Big Picture.”
What is the big picture? How does that determine success?
Of all abilities we as humans have been gifted with the power of seeing the big picture is often missed or undervalued. In today’s society it is much easier to be distracted with small trivial and irrelevant things. The true message of what is or could be ahead in life becomes unclear.
“The Big Picture” is about seeing dreams, setting big goals and aspirations in all areas of life.What is the big picture? How does that determine success?
Goals and dreams are a healthy component of life, yet for some people never become a reality. Sometimes our own “Personal Rules” become a roadblock to success.
Personal rules guide us to be grounded in relationships as well as people we come in contact with everyday. It’s the standard which dictates how we interact with an judge other people. Personal rules also dictate how we judge ourselves.
Something to consider…Do you have pet peeves? For example, in conversation with a spouse or loved one you say, if you do X-Y-Z that will upset me, or someone didn’t do as you wished? that is one of your personal rules.
Truth is our rules were not just something which one day became part of our belief system, over time they were adopted as you grew up. Remember your parents saying “you are who you your friends are.” The more time you spend with people the ideals they believe influence your beliefs, some we adopt some we discard, they become a part of out standard.
One of the challenges we’re faced with is when our standard hold us back from seeing the big picture. We tend to ignore the message which is being transmitted from our subconscious, this inner conflict with our “rules” creates anger and frustration.
There’s nothing wrong with having rules which shape our standard, however sometimes that standard we follow can potentially hold us back from success.
Looking at the big picture is a way to develop clarity to what you desire, setting goals along the way help measure success. Yet there is a missing link for some people, they get close but never seem to complete the goal. The inner conflict with stepping out of the comfort zone limits their personal success.
Stretching beliefs systems is part of personal success, a vision is limited if along the way a clear path is not visualized and implemented.
The journey to achieving a goal can present challenges along the way, it is here our rules stop us from looking at the big picture and seeking a solution. What’s wrong is always available but so is what’s right, what ever we seek there has been someone who has had a similar issue and found a solution.
Become clear with your objective, don’t get caught up in every detail. Know what you want and why you want it. Success is accomplished through hard work, persistence, determination, patience, and discipline.
Sometimes the people we hang around with influence our decisions to change direction which and impact a goal to be achieved. You might consider not spending as much time with people that don’t encourage you to stretch your beliefs. If along the way what your doing is not working and your not seeing the results you want, don’t be afraid to change directions, don’t become complacent, focus on the big picture.
Take note of what is working and what is not working.
Surround yourself with people who have an open mind. Is your standard helping you or hurting you? It’s never easy to step outside of your comfort zone, but should be recognized if nothing changes you’ll obtain the same results in the future. With the internet at our fingertips there’s unlimited resources just a few clicks away!
Always remember, be flexible and remain open for change.
This week begin to re-evaluate what your belief system is, begin to explore other ideals which may further your personal success. Ask yourself the question: Is my next decision leading to my goals or further away?
Our personal rules and beliefs can determine our personal success in the future.
Know that resources are available to assist with achieving your goals.
Begin today there are only so many tomorrows.
~Stay Strong~
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~Steven~
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