One of the most important aspects of creating success involves a delicate balance between two somewhat opposing forces ? REFLECTION and ACTION. This balance is very similar to the balance of Yin and Yang in the Tao philosophy.
Most successful leaders in business or elsewhere are seasoned veterans at creating an ongoing balance between the reflection of where they are now and the action of pushing toward where they need to go.
Consider the variety of personalities that exist and how they can be represented by the analogy of Ready, Aim and Fire. There are those can be described as Ready, Ready, Aim. They are always planning and never moving to the action. Then, there is the opposite who could be described as the Fire, Ready, Fire. They are always acting but never reflecting on where they are or where they need to go. This means that they are often spending effort that becomes wasted effort or at least effort that is inefficient.
No matter what our personality style, true success comes when you can initiate a balanced cycle of Ready, Aim, Fire, Ready, Aim, Fire, Ready? You don't spend too much time in either the state of Reflection or of Action.
It should also be mentioned that in teams, individuals may play different roles in the Ready, Aim & Fire analogy. Some focus on the reflection roles and others on the action roles. This is valid as everyone has different strengths. When it comes to leadership (and we all have leadership roles) and our personal lives, we must take control and be active in both parts.
Stumbling blocks to success and specifically to creating the Tao of Success include acting too often without any sense of direction or spending too much time reflecting without creating outcomes. Do either of these descriptions sound like you?
So, what can you do to create more of the Tao of Success in your life. The first thing would be to understand that both components of the Tao of Success are active verbs. You are either actively reflecting or actively doing something. SUCCESS is NOT about INACTION.
The next thing to consider is whether you can spend time reflecting and acting at the same time? The short answer is? sort of. Your mind can only hold one thought at a time. This is an important point for us to remember when we are considering focus and balance in our lives. It is also important in the Tao of Success. You can be going through periods of reflection and action at the same time but the truth is that at any specific moment in time we are only spending energy in one of the two areas. We may switch between yin and yang quickly enough that we "appear" to be supporting both at the same. The reality is not true.
The wonderful thing about the Tao of Success is that it applies to our personal lives, our extracurricular lives and our business lives. Whether you are goal setting, working on your motivation, working on personal development or working on your professional development, you can implement the concept of the Tao of Success.
A good way to remember the power of the balance of Reflection and Action is to consider a child swinging. When a child swings, they put energy into the swing during the motion part of the swing. Then, they have a moment where they are completely motionless where they still have a great deal of potential energy. Then, instantaneously, this energy is released in a new direction.
Then, the cycle continues over and over again creating REAL RESULTS.
To find out what is the most important skill required with regard to the Tao of Success, please subscribe to Food for Thought, our newsletter that will make you stop and think.
Go to http://www.mindscape.ca/subscriptiontao.htm
Paul has always researched and studied the fields of human performance and personal & professional development. As an engineer, Paul is extremely interested in how things work - the mind being one of the most fascinating. Paul has lived a life of opportunity and abundance, which has included living and working overseas in Africa and the Caribbean. He is a retired I.T. consultant and executive, a husband and father of 2 boys, and has conquered marathons, triathlons, and Mount Kilimanjaro. This wide background of experience has all supported his research. Paul lives a life of success by practicing the Mindscape Principles.
To have Paul Frazer speak to your organization or for more information on Paul Frazer or Mindscape, his speaking programs, his book, Stop, Drop & Re-Balance: A Self Renewal Manual, his newsletter - Food For Thought, or just to contact Paul, please call 613-264-3791, or visit his website at: http://www.mindscape.ca/subscriptiontao.htm
Batchtown Chicago prom limo .. Lockport Chicago limo O’HareIs it possible to get rich quick using the power... Read More
Unless you have been living in a cave, you have... Read More
The best way to predict your future is to create... Read More
When I decided to have my web site built, I... Read More
Absolutely no one can underestimate the power of the mind... Read More
Three key words to remember: weigh, count and measure. Now,... Read More
Well, it's that time of the year again. No, I... Read More
Imagine that you are in a dimly-lit room. You don't... Read More
Our lives and the circumstances we live in are largely... Read More
How's the weather there?We use small talk to connect with... Read More
Too many times in the pursuit of our dreams, we... Read More
"I have learned, that if one advances confidently in the... Read More
"The secret of success is to make what you are... Read More
Being busy has become a way of life for many... Read More
However there is one success secret that costs nothing. And... Read More
There is a difference but what constitutes a life... Read More
Your ability to deal constructively and effectively with mistakes and... Read More
The power went out. Again!I looked out my second story... Read More
I am sure that you're familiar with the old formula... Read More
Much has been researched, written and taught about success. One... Read More
I started taking stock of my year in 2002. I... Read More
I remember, about 35 years ago, reading two books by... Read More
Courage is something that is reflected and reciprocated, and is... Read More
What if?you could have it all? 6 Steps to Living... Read More
The recent mission of the space shuttle Discovery is NASA's... Read More
shuttle from Midway Munster are ..You must play by the rules. Everything has rules. You... Read More
Unfortunately we come into contact with negativity everyday. We can't... Read More
Please repeat these four words out loud: "Maximum Impact....Minimal Touch"... Read More
The Definition Of PerseveranceFrom a dictionary: "Persisting in or remaining... Read More
"The secret of success is to make what you are... Read More
Do you want to achieve your most important goals in... Read More
I received an advanced copy of a book called How... Read More
Most of your behavior is determined by your habits. Everything... Read More
-- The One Pager Shortcut Series --What are the sharpest... Read More
Here is a great way to create affirmations that may... Read More
Noted author and self-worth teacher Eric Butterworth* says, "Poverty is... Read More
We all want success in life. We want success in... Read More
As a golfer and coach, I've been thrilled to watch... Read More
They all know it's part of the success journey.They know... Read More
What characteristics are common among successful people. If you analyze... Read More
Very few of us can pick up a complex task... Read More
The 2004 final of the World's Strongest Man METRx Championship... Read More
Ray Kroc, the founder of McDonalds, was over fifty when... Read More
Thoughts move faster than the speed of light.Expectations jump faster... Read More
Deep down, where it counts, many people do not believe... Read More
To be clear about what success is must be the... Read More
"When I think back on all the crap I learned... Read More
If you've been walking this earth for any length of... Read More
Here are 10 of 26 proven strategies gleaned from interviews... Read More
With the long-term trend of protecting employees' individual self esteem... Read More
Success |