This question was the topic on our company call over the weekend. LifePath Unlimited hosts the ‘Beyond Discovery’ call every Saturday for those  involved with the program.

Company co-founder Patrick Combs www.goodthink.com interviews different guests each week on the topic of Personal Development. This weeks guest was Martin Latulippe  www.martinlatulippe.ca/home.cfm.

Here is a brief article from the notes I took. . . .

What does separate those who do from those who don’t? In a word it’s decision or choice. In order to experience transformation or change in our lives, at some point we must decide to do so. We must be willing to accept full responsibility for who and what we are and let go of trying to blame others and past circumstances for where  or who we are today. Yes, our parents have strongly influenced who we are. Yes, there are circumstances that are difficult and can have a lasting effect on us. But, have you ever wondered  why, that no matter how difficult someone has it, there’s always  someone else who’s worse off than them who’s found a way to be successful? Look at Christopher Reeve,  Stephen Hawking, Sean Stevenson just to name a few. What are they doing differently?

First you must make the decision to do so. then you must be willing to do whatever it takes to achieve the results your looking for.

Here are a few pointers that may help to get started on that journey. . .

Make the decision. Success is most definitely a choice.

Keep your commitments. Set a goal to get started on your new journey immediately and keep your promises to yourself. Write down any excuse that will get in the way on a piece of paper and burn it. Martin refers to this as “Taking out the trash.” Don’t worry about getting ready. You’re never fully ready. Get started and stay on track. Just do the thing and you’ll get the energy to do the thing! Consistency and commitment are essential ingredients for success.

Manage your emotions. We can’t always control what happens to us but we can control our response. Everything happens for a reason. It’s up to us to decide how we can learn from each experience. One of my favorite quotes is: “You cannot determine the direction of the wind but you can determine the direction of your sail” - Jim Rohn

Be in Service! Every successful mentor or success trainer I’ve ever heard can’t stress this enough. If you want to improve your results increase your service. If you’re the only one benefiting from your success then is that true success? Those who are truly successful are providing a service to others.

Focus and celebrate the progress. We all want results but we must realize that victories come in all sizes. Celebrate the small victories as well as the big.. Getting started on the journey is a huge victory. Keep a journal of all  successes big or small along the way. Read them often.

Be kind to yourselves. Nothing can stop your progress quicker than negative thinking. Treat yourself with respect and love and others will respond in like.

Be grateful. Give thanks daily for all that you have already.

Finally, in closing, I will leave you with a quote from Martin Latulippe: “Most people spend their life waiting for a miracle to happen. Other people just decide to BE the miracle.”

Beyond Discovery calls are hosted every Saturday at 11am EST. If you would like to be my guest and listen in on one just email me at: dpierno@shaw.ca

To your successful journey. . .

Dean