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Why People Fail Mindset for Success Rhythm of Life Leader’s Legacy Your Summit Awaits

OVERVIEW: PERSONAL INVESTMENT PLAN

Obstacles to Success—Simon Reynolds

Obstacle Contribution to Failure

Unclear Purpose What you want, how you’ll get it.

Destructive Thinking If I think I can’t I can’t!

Mistaking IQ for EQ Thinking/feeling affect actions.

Fixed Mindset I like the way I am, I’m perfect.

Weak Energy I have too much to do today.

Stress Stress affects/directs performance.

Few Relationships Life cannot be a lonely endeavor.

Lack of Persistence Stuff happens, deal with it or . . .!

Not Focusing on Strengths

We tend to focus on what we are told we are bad at. Fixing us is not fun!

WHY PEOPLE FAIL

o Moving Forwardo Gaining

Knowledgeo Reaching Outo Opening Your

Worldo Walk toward

wisdom

GREAT LEADERS GROW

Ken Blanchard and Mark Miller

“Growing for a leader is like oxygen to a deep sea diver; without it you die. Unlike the diver you may not physically die—but if you stop growing, your influence will erode; and over time, you can even lose the opportunity to lead at all.”

Five Major Pieces to the Life Puzzle Philosophy Attitude Activity Results Lifestyle

GUIDE TO PERSONAL SUCCESS

How do you feel about yourself? What’s your real priority? Do you possess the will to act? What’s your plan? How will you deal with failure? Who’s going to help? How will you celebrate your success?

MINDSET – PSYCHOLOGY OF SUCCESS

Carol S. Dweck

“Growth Mindset: is based on the belief that your basic qualities are things you can cultivate through your efforts.”

Thomas Jefferson was 33 years old when he wrote the Declaration of Independence.

Mother Teresa was 42 when she founded the Missionaries of Charity.

Henry Ford was 55 when he started his first manufacturing assembly line.

Winston Churchill was 65 when he became Britain’s Prime Minister.

Michelangelo was 72 when he designed the Dome of St Peter’s Basilica in Rome.

Ichijirou Araya was 100 when he climbed Mount Fuji.

REMARKABLE STORIES OF SUCCESS

“I’m a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of

it.”

Thomas Jefferson

“Your attitude colors every aspect of your life. It is like

the minds paintbrush.”

John Maxwell

SUCCESS

IT’S A MATTER OF ATTITUDE! “It’s attitude over aptitude that ultimately

determines your altitude in life.”___________________________________

Bob Moward, Basketball Coach Motivational Speaker

PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL INVESTMENT PLAN

Name

Objective

What I intend to do.

Who will help.

BUILD YOUR PLAN

One Internal Mentor, One External. What kind of support will you need?

Builder Champion Collaborator Companion Connector Energizer Mind Opener Navigator

Vital Friendso Who do you trust?o Who will invest the time and effort?o Who knows YOU and YOUR

organization?o Who’s willing, ready and able to serve?

LEADER DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Make your dreams your goal. Care enough to confront. Follow your passion without

obsession. Keep your promises through

your actions. Face your fears, focus on

what's important. Thank those who help you to

the top. Look to the future, your

summit awaits.

Jamie Clarke

YOUR SUMMIT AWAITS

Success is hard work. Make what matters most routine. Avoid being obsessed with the little stuff. Identify your passions. Search for tipping points. Create alignment—the environment always

wins. Be mindful of your promises especially the one’s

you make to yourself. Be Resilient.

SUCCESS BUILT TO LAST

o Be Reflectiveo Be Focusedo Be Intentionalo Think Forwardo Invest in YOU and OTHERS

REFLECTION

Record 2-3 ideas, issues that came out of the discussion that were most meaningful to you.