Chapter 1: The Law of Intentionality Growth Doesnt
Just Happen Life is now in session.
Eight misconceptions about growth
1. The Assumption GapI Assume That I Will Automatically Grow 2. The Knowledge GapI Dont Know How to Grow 3. The Timing GapIts Not the Right Time to Begin 4. The Mistake GapIm Afraid of Making Mistakes 5. The Perfection GapI Have to Find the Best Way Before I Start 6. The Inspiration GapI Dont Feel Like Doing It 7. The Comparison GapOthers Are Better Than I Am 8. The Expectation GapI Thought It Would Be Easier Than This People create their own luck. How? Heres the formula: Preparation (growth) + Attitude + Opportunity + Action (doing something about it) = Luck
Heres how to make the change:
1. Ask the Big Question Now 2. Do It Now 3. Face the Fear Factor a. Fear of Failure b. Fear of Trading Security for the Unknown c. Fear of Being Overextended Financially d. Fear of What Others Will Say or Think e. Fear that Success Will Alienate Peers 4. Change from Accidental to Intentional Growth
Chapter 2: The Law of Awareness You Must Know
Yourself to Grow Yourself Three kinds of people when it comes to having direction in life:
1. People Who Dont Know What They Would
Like to Do (Confused) 2. People Who Know What They Would Like to Do But Dont Do It (Frustrated) 3. People Who Know What They Would Like to Do and Do It (Fulfilled) The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance. How to Find Your Passion and Purpose 1. Do You Like What Youre Doing Now? 2. What Would You Like to Do? When you tap into your passion, it gives you the E&E factor: energy and excellence. a. You will never fulfill your destiny doing work you despise. b. Passion gives you an advantage over others, because one person with passion is greater than ninety-nine who have only an interest! c. Passion gives you energy. 3. Can You Do What You Would Like to Do? Three questions you can ask yourself to identify if what you want to do is possible. Ask yourself: a. Do you know the difference between what you want and what youre good at? b. Do you know what drives you and what gives you satisfaction? c. Do you know what your values and priorities are, and what your organizations values and priorities are? 4. Do You Know Why You Want to Do What You Would Like to Do 5. Do You Know What to Do So You Can Do What You Want to Do? To move from what youre doing now to what you want to do is a process. a. Awareness b. Action c. Accountability d. Attraction 6. Do You Know People Who Do What Youd Like to Do? a. Get committed. b. Be consistent. c. Be creative. d. Be purposeful. e. Be reflective. f. Be grateful. If you find a potential mentor, know that the following are your responsibility: a. Possess a teachable spirit. b. Always be prepared for the time you get with your mentor. c. Set the agenda by asking great questions. d. Demonstrate how youve learned from your time together. e. Be accountable for what youve learned.
7. Will You Pay the Price to Do What You Want to
Do? 8. Will You Pay the Price to Do What You Want to Do? 9. When Can You Start Doing What Youd Like to Do? 10. What Will It Be Like When You Get to Do What Youd Like to Do?
Chapter 3: The Law of the Mirror You Must See Value