Published Sept 05, 2022
This powerful message by Jim Rohn is perhaps one of my favourite lessons we should all adopt. What does it mean? Well, we all experience the same type of 'winds. We all share similar 'hurdles'; economically, socially, politically, spiritually, intellectually, and emotionally.
How you manage your internal self truly determines your reality. We've explored in previous letters that managing the meaning of such life experiences is key to overcoming them. If you don't, that too contributes to the path you take.
You determine your destination.
For many, the original destination changed or is now unattainable. They've experienced hurdles that have changed the direction, or they no longer pursue it. Remember, even the slightest thought; a change in your philosophy, a negative belief, a rumour, an influencer, a trend, or even a lack of confidence can shift the whole ship.
Your current and past experiences are excellent sources of wisdom. People shy away and hide their failures, consequently diverting their attention from them, yet the lessons reveal incorrect assumptions, errors, mistakes, and poor judgement. Don't hide them; analyse them and learn from them. Give yourself the proper guidance on what to do next. They will help you become a better navigator of your life.
Humaira, and I recently had one of the most profound conversations on self-awareness. A massive subject that is misunderstood today by many, but if I were to categorise the call into a single word, I would say 'intentionality'.
We must be willing to move in the right direction that best reflects our authentic selves—intentionally adapting our focus to propel us forward, whether in business, personal or professional.
We established that it wasn't all smooth sailing when it came to being truly aware of what you desire to achieve, sacrifices need to be made, and you must be willing to accept that it's a must to achieve it.
Ultimately those that reach their destinations and those that remain floating on their boats are divided by 'choice'.
Your choices are 'directions', and they will affect the destination. So what are those directions? Where do they come from? Is it coming from within or out? Who is influencing it? These are distinctions formed in your Personal Philosophy; developing them is essential.
As the captain of your ship, only you can see what others cannot; only you can see further than they believe you can. Only you can see what they won't.
“The law of navigation states that anyone can lead a ship, but it takes a leader to chart the course.”
The secret to reaching your destination is preparation. Here is an adapted strategy inspired by John Maxwell to help you chart the course - 'PLAN AHEAD'.
P - Through awareness, you can Prepare a course of action
L - Layout your goals for this course
A - What important for this to work, Adjust your priorities
N - Gather around and Notify key people who help make it happen
A - Acceptance is key to moving forward, allow enough time for changes
H - Head into action, momentum is key
E - Don’t expect smooth sailing, Expect problems
A - Remind everyone of the outcome, Always point to the success
D -Review of the plan on a Daily basis
It's time to set the sail, Champions, where are you going?
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Founder, Growth Coach, People Developer, Strategist,Unconventional Thinker, Aligner, Clarifier