The Ultimate Formula for Success
Why is true success so rare?
Why does research show that over 80% of people break their New
Year's resolutions? Why do most attempts to lose weight, quit
smoking and start businesses fail?
Of course, there are many possible answers. Some people look for
the easy way out, and just don't want to make the effort. Others
use ineffective or simplistic strategies for change, such as
affirmations, rather than the more effective science-based
techniques that we discuss in our newsletter and web site.
But the biggest barrier to success is this: True success
requires strong performance in five key areas of life, but
unfortunately, four-out-of-five isn't good enough. These five
elements are:
- Vision: Have a clear sense of what you want from life -
Strategy: Goals and plans for moving toward your Vision -
Belief: Confidence that you can make changes and succeed -
Persistence: Working hard, and rebounding after setbacks -
Learning: Identifying when course corrections are needed
True success is rare because of how these elements work
together. The ultimate formula for success is *not* these five
elements added together. Instead, the formula is these five
*multiplied* together.
The difference is subtle but crucial. When numbers are
multiplied, if any of them are zero, then whole equation becomes
zero. Four-out-of-five just isn't good enough.
Think about the intelligent, well-intentioned people you know
who have under-achieved in life. Think about the times you have
under-achieved in your own life. Quite often, problem is falling
short on a single step. Think of