We must not be afraid of dreaming the seemingly impossible if we want the seemingly impossible to become a reality.–Vaclav Havel
When Jim Carrey was a struggling unknown, he wrote himself a check for $10 million dollars for “acting services rendered.” He dated the check eight years in the future. Then Carrey proceeded to act “as-if” to create a successful career far beyond his wildest dreams. (He earns $20 million per film) Carrey’s story has some relevance for just about anybody who wants to succeed at something true big. You can set an intention and act your way to success.
Here’s how it works. Decide what it is that you want to be: the world’s greatest dad, a bestselling mystery writer, a Fortune 500 CEO. Base all your actions from that moment forward on your intention. You don’t have to believe that you’ll succeed. All you have to do is chose to be the person you want to be. All that’s needed is some careful thought around what the practices of the highly successful are and then emulating those practices.
Let’s say you decide you want to be the top sales person in your organization. What do top sales producers to everyday? One thing that do is get referrals. How do they do that? They ask for them (among other things). Now you know what to do. When will you do that? How many times this week will you ask for referrals? Set a goal for the number of referrals you’ll get and go after them. See how it works?
What is your intention for your life? Your seemingly impossible dream is only one decision away. Choose it. Live it.
Great words of inspiration Tara!!