| 1. Clear vision + Intention + Purpose + Focus = | | | | Being energetic and creating reserves of energy are |
| Success! A vision is many things: the original blueprint | | | | essential for success. If your energy is depleted, you |
| of the successful outcome you desire, a thought | | | | do not have the stamina to carry out the plans for |
| picture turned into visual action, a full expression of | | | | your success. One way to create energy is by taking |
| you! If you are given a vision, then it is within your | | | | extremely good care of yourself - even being selfish |
| power to make it happen, if you choose. You would | | | | with your needs! If you support a healthy, energetic, |
| not have been given the vision without the ability to | | | | life-affirming style, than you can continue working |
| make it come true. Visions are so powerful, it is | | | | towards the expectations you have for yourself. One |
| essential that you know exactly what you are | | | | way to identify whether or not your expectations |
| visioning and why. Intention and purpose are partners. | | | | are realistic is to take a piece of paper and make |
| Your purpose, or mission, must also be very clear | | | | two columns. On the left side, write your |
| and firm. Your integrity is bound closely with this pair. | | | | expectation. On the right side, write how you might |
| If it is your intention to truly make your dreams | | | | accomplish that. You do have the ability to reach |
| materialize, then a commitment must be made to | | | | your own expectations, and each one of them needs |
| focus on the specific outcome you desire. Goal | | | | its own plan. When you look at the columns, you |
| planning works well for focus. Make your goals | | | | may recognize that some of the expectations are |
| realistic, specific and have a definite timetable for | | | | not realistic and that in order for you retain your |
| meeting your objectives. | | | | energy and persevere to the final outcome, the |
| 2. Authenticity + Passion + Commitment = Success! | | | | items may need to be adjusted. Perseverance is |
| Being authentic means that the real you is showing | | | | continuing firmly on your path, regardless of |
| up all the time - in words, thoughts and actions. First - | | | | unexpected challenges. If you believe in yourself, and |
| you are true to yourself above all. You are dedicated | | | | are committed to your processes, you will solve |
| to knowing what you are all about - your integrity, | | | | every conceivable quandary or roadblock that |
| passion, strengths, honesty and reliability. Knowing | | | | appears. You know what the rewards will be if you |
| your values and acting in alignment with them are | | | | persevere with your plan. |
| crucial to your authenticity. Passion is what stirs from | | | | 5. Strong Mission Statement + Plan of Action + Focus |
| within that motivates you - inspires you to get up | | | | = Success! Your mission in life is simply your purpose |
| each morning, eagerly, to continue working on a job | | | | - and your purpose, your mission. You've heard the |
| or project that excites you to want to do more. | | | | saying, "If you don't know where you're going, that's |
| Passion is the unique message that you want to bring | | | | exactly where you'll end up - nowhere!" Mission |
| to the world. Commitment is a "can-do" attitude. You | | | | statements act as a rudder for your |
| want to accomplish something so intensely that you | | | | entrepreneurial-ship. When you know exactly what |
| are willing to use whatever resources of time and | | | | you want and how you're going to get there, you |
| energy to make it so! You have an unabiding passion | | | | can make better decisions along the way knowing |
| to stay committed to your project until it is | | | | that all of your steps must support the mission. If |
| complete. | | | | questions arise and you're not sure of the answer, or |
| 3. Spiritual Practice + Flow = Success! A spiritual | | | | direction, look to your mission statement to see if it |
| connection is essential for the unlimited and energetic | | | | supports the quandary. OK, everything is in place: |
| flow in moving forward on your journey to | | | | your vision is clarified, you're feeling passionate about |
| self-commitment and success. Webster defines 'spirit' | | | | the path you're on, you are connected to your own |
| as a "person's essential nature, an emotional state | | | | flow, you're energized and focused, your mission is |
| characterized by vigor and animation, strong loyalty | | | | clear and NOW - you're ready to execute the "plan"! |
| or dedication." Spiritual practices may include | | | | Plans of action do not have to be ten pages long. |
| everything from organized religion to pagan ritual and | | | | Your plan is whatever you want it to be - however, |
| ceremony. Since there is no one universal definition | | | | you must have one if you want to proceed firmly on |
| that fits all, one must explore and define his or her | | | | your way and reach the pinnacle of your success. A |
| own description. How does your spiritual path make a | | | | simple plan can consist of lists: i.e. your business name |
| difference, not only in your own life, but how might it | | | | and legal entity (LLC, C or S Corp, sole proprietor |
| connect to a global flow of energy? Your personal | | | | etc.), accountant (essential for cash/flow analyses), |
| definition of spirit is one of your own making, | | | | your mission, administrative needs, budget, |
| touching the honesty of your own soul. You get to | | | | competitor research, services you offer, advisory |
| choose how you wish to walk in this world and how | | | | team members...and so forth. There are hundreds of |
| you want to be connected to a higher source. A | | | | books on the market to help you specifically with |
| strong spiritual practice allows you to flow with a | | | | business plans. The goal is to move into action at |
| vibrational frequency that will energize and ground | | | | whatever pace you choose to set and keep a |
| you on the 'success' journey. | | | | steady course to completion. Oh yes, focus again! |
| 4. Energy + Expectations + Perseverance = Success! | | | | You can have it all - one focussed step a time! |