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3 Simple Steps to Finding the Certitude of Success

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3 Simple Steps to Finding the Certitude of Success

Hard times had obviously struck paralysed former Australian NRL player Alex McKinnon, when he lay on the ground of the stadium not able to feel his legs.

In the wake of his devastating neck injury he suffered in 2014, those hard times compounded when he learned that this was going to be a long-term scenario. But Alex has an unbreakable resilience, an inner drive that can power him though the hardest of times. And I can see where he gets it: his fiercely ambitious and quietly humble old man.

Alex has been working fervently to make the best of his personal situation. He works at maintaining his positive mindset, and works his body as hard as he can. This is not just to keep busy. This man has a goal. He is working toward walking again, and he’ll get there if hard work can do it.

The thing that really struck me like a bolt of lightning was when Alex’s dad, Scott, was talking about how hard Alex was working at the gym and how diligent he was with his rehabilitation. He quoted “The secret to success is to be ready when your opportunity comes”.

Wow. That’s it, isn’t it?!

In coaching circles, we talk about certitude. An absolute certainty or conviction that something is the case. Imagine if you acted with the certainty that you would achieve your goals. Whether it is to surpass your professional targets or achieve an education certificate or to walk again. The thing is that if you have certitude of achieving a particular thing, then you act accordingly. Simply put, you DO the things that will make it so.

“The secret to success is to be ready when your opportunity comes” – Benjamin Disraeli

It is no coincidence that the people that sit on their butts dreaming, remain dreamers. The people that take action are the people who enact their dreams. Your life and your potential is fully and absolutely in your hands. This moment NOW is an opportunity to move forward with the certainty of a powerful future.

The big question is how do you acquire the certitude of success? Taking action when one is confident of a successful outcome is not a great difficulty. However, persevering through our own fears and doubts is significantly more challenging. In fact, I would make the bold statement that more often than not, that is why people fail. They stop trying because they lack the certitude of success and allow their fears and doubts to engulf them.

There are 3 things you can do to acquire the certitude of your success for any given goal:

 

1. Find inspiration in evidence

Many of us have these preconceived notions that people who have become massively successful in business and life are somehow different to us. That they are more intelligent, more talented, more privileged, or just ‘luckier’. This usually isn’t the case.

Go and feed your brain with biographies of successful people and books written by entrepreneurs. You soon start seeing a pattern forming, that these are just normal, regular, average people who simply followed a process to arrive at their success. A process that is entirely replicable. This confirms in your brain that success is possible.

 

2. Have a foolproof plan

Many people these days would say they set goals, but these ‘goals’ largely consist of sitting down once a year, writing down a wish list, then feeling guilt and disappointment three months later when the realisation hits that they’ve entirely fallen off the wagon. Don’t do that. Instead, put some real work into your plan.

Identify the major steps of your goal and break it right down to the daily, weekly, monthly actions that will have you arrive at your goal. Your plan should include strategies for how you keep yourself accountable and how to overcome challenges. This gives you total confidence that the plan will work (if you should just put it into practice).

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3. Foster belief through visualization and affirmation

Most people are comfortable with the concept of problem versus solution focused. If you focus on the problem, all you find are problems, whereas if you focus on the solution, your brain is wired to take on a problem solving function. What interests me is how much people devalue the power of visualization and affirmation. These mental processes make your brain seek solutions. Through visualization you are using your mind to create a detailed tangible vision of what you want to achieve. This makes your goal real in your mind. Through affirmations you are taking control of what you say to yourself so that your thoughts result in emotions and behaviors that empower you to win. This effectively means that you use your brain in a way which brings about what you would like to have happen. It gives you the belief that YOU can make it work.

 

The certitude that one’s success is imminent is not a sign of egotism or cockiness. It is the self-belief and confidence of oneself and in the strategy employed that is a vital ingredient in the recipe for success. Alex McKinnon has a sense of certitude in gaining control over his body again because he has seen personal stories of this happening, he is doing the work to ready himself for the opportunity, and he can see it, feel it, and taste it in his mind.

There is truth behind the saying that “If you can believe it, the mind can achieve it”. Belief is the power behind action, and action is what leads to results. So before you embark on your next goal, create the certitude of success in your mind. When you see the outcome you want as a tangible truth that is within your power to create, it will be so.

Thank you for reading my article! I would love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below!

Dr Vanessa Thiele is a coaching psychologist and corporate trainer at Action Potential Group. Driven by a burning desire to enable people to realize their full potential, she has dedicated herself to studying and training facilitation in the areas of self-development, success and leadership. She is a mum of two, a writer, speaker, and a former personal trainer and martial arts instructor, who would probably like to be a stand-up comedian in her next life. - Check out her site.

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Setting goals is a crucial first step, whether you’re striving to reach personal or professional milestones. However, achieving those goals requires planning, determination, and focus. In this post, we’ll discuss five actionable strategies that can help you achieve your goals in 2023, and we’ll provide real-life examples to inspire and motivate you. By implementing these tips, you can train your brain to achieve your goals and make meaningful progress toward your aspirations.

1. Write Down Your Goals

The first thing needed to achieve a goal is to have one. A goal becomes very clear and precise once you have written it down most simply and easily to remember.

Here are some examples:

  • I am the world’s best dancer!
  • I am the greatest athlete!
  • I have created the world’s most innovative tech company!

They are all written with the belief that these things have already happened. Once you start believing it has already happened, other people too can sense your confidence and things start happening.

“If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy and inspires your hopes.” — Andrew Carnegie

2. The One Page Plan

A simple one-page plan to accompany your goal is much more powerful than a detailed 30-page plan. After you have written your clear goal – write down all the things you will have to do to achieve it. Make it as simple and direct as possible so that you can refer to it every day and take action. A simple plan is easier to follow and keep up with.

3. Get The Right Skills

Once you have a clear goal that has been inked into your mind, and a clear plan in place, it is very important to invest in the skills you need to achieve your goal.

So for example, if you want to become a movie star, you should immediately start developing your acting skills. Observe how other actors perform, join an acting class, read about acting, and most importantly, start honing your craft by joining a local theatre group and going for as many auditions as you can. Practice is very important for mastering any skill.

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4. Surround Yourself With The Best People

The best way to achieve our goals is to make sure we have the best people supporting us. People who succeed are always those who understand the power of people.

So let’s say your goal is to be an entrepreneur and you have developed your entrepreneurial skills, the next step would be to get the best people to join your team to help you achieve your goal. These would be people who you consider to be the best marketers capable of getting you the best customers and investors.

Once you have the best people supporting you, it becomes much easier and faster to achieve your goals.

“It takes tremendous discipline to control the influence, the power you have over other people’s lives.” – Clint Eastwood

5. Power of Faith

Nothing beats the power of faith and belief. Sometimes you might face challenges, sometimes things might not be going your way, and you might feel like giving up – these are the times when faith and belief will keep you going.

So many people give up, just a few inches away from victory. I am sure you are not one of them since you are investing time into self-development which gives the highest returns! Now go out there and start achieving your goals!

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