7. Managed DecisionsThere are decisions that you make that you need to manage over time. You might decide for example in the area of health and fitness that you intend to play squash three times a week for at least half an hour per session. You then need to commit and schedule the time required to make it happen.Making once off decisions in your life in different areas, for example finances, personal, recreation, spiritual, education, contribution, can simplify your life, while requiring self discipline to implement on an ongoing basis.
8. Projects or GoalsThere are specific goals you want to achieve. Perhaps it`s an engineering degree or a post-graduate qualification. Bringing your Dreams to Life<br />Consider the following four areas of your life:<br />Personal<br />Career and Financial<br />Recreational<br />Contribution<br />Take five minutes for each of these areas and write out what results you would like to achieve over the next twelve months. Compile them in terms of what you would like to be, do or have.<br />The next step is to identify the single result or goal in each of these areas that you would most want to achieve.<br />Once you have identified these four top goals, write them on a card that you carry with you, and, on a daily basis, imagine and see what your life would be like when you have achieved your goals.<br />The final stage is to determine what actions you need to carry out to convert your dreams into reality.<br />Living Your Dreams<br />In order to challenge and stretch yourself, you need to set your sights high.<br />Use the RPM metaphor to initiate and sustain high levels of achievement. Just as a high performance sports car develops power at the right rpm, develop the right RPM to achieve your goals.<br />R – RESULTS Clarity in what you want to achieve is the first step. Create a picture in your mind of the desired end result. The clearer you are about what it is that you want to achieve, the easier the process becomes.<br />P – PURPOSE You need to have compelling and motivating reasons as to why you want to achieve your desired end result. The more reasons you have and the more compelling they are, the greater your ability to persevere, especially when the going gets tough.<br />M – MASSIVE ACTION You won`t achieve your goal without taking the necessary action. You need to be focused, disciplined, and able to do what is necessary to achieve your goal.<br />In Conclusion:<br />The greater majority of people don`t achieve the results they are looking for in business and in life. It is not easy to lead and succeed in business, but it is doable. Without a systematic approach, it is impossible.<br />The system I have outlined is derived from my understanding of the best motivational teachings related to leadership, and is I believe logical and simple. <br />The rules for living in the best way possible guide what you think say and do. By following these rules, you will immediately start experiencing major improvements in your daily life.<br />The principles, divided up into preparation, process and product, give you an understanding of what you need to do in order to achieve the best results. <br />As you implement these rules and follow these principles, your successes will increase as will your resilience, and you will become more capable at facing and handling life`s challenges. In short, you will become a stronger, more productive individual.<br />The rules for relating better to people will make your interactions so much more meaningful and joyful, enriching both their lives and yours.<br />Finally, as you start realizing your potential, you will want to reach out to others less fortunate and help them become all they can be, because after all, that is what we are here for.<br />Rules<br />What You Think<br />Be Thankful Maintain a positive attitude <br />Be Joyful Be quick to listen <br />Don’t worry about anything Be slow to anger <br />What You Say<br />Don’t complain or argue Encourage Others <br />Be slow to speakGive valid praise and criticism <br />Be a person of integrity <br />What You Do<br />Plan Submit to Authority <br />Do your bestBe Disciplined <br />Go the extra mile Persevere<br />Test Everything Be Generous <br />Ask, Search, Knock on DoorsBe Humble <br />Principles<br />Preparation Principles<br />The Vision Principle <br />The Knowledge Principle <br />The Principle of Right Advisors <br />The Principle of Association <br />The Principle of Mutual Benefit <br />The Principle of Agreement <br />Process Principles<br />The Principle of Sowing and Reaping<br />The Principle of Right Timing<br />The Principle of Focus <br />The Faith Principle <br />The Principle of Paying the Price <br />The Feedback Principle <br />Product Principles<br />The Principle of Increase and Decrease <br />The Principle of Accomplishment and Failure <br />The Results Principle <br />Relationships<br />Patience<br />Kindness<br />Envy<br />Boastfulness:<br />Pride<br />Brashness<br />Selfishness<br />Anger<br />Forgiveness<br />Truthfulness<br />Hopefulness<br />Trust<br />Protection<br />Perseverance<br />