Vividly Imagine
Article 1 in the Vividly Imagine, Ardently Desire and Enthusiastically Act Series.
By Earl Davis
EWI Success Coach and Motivational Speaker
Why do some people seem to reach their goals so easily, moving from one success to another, while other people seem to stay stuck, frustrated in their quest for success? We know the difference is not talent or education, and it certainly isn't "luck," or desire, and it doesn't seem to be personality. I have had the opportunity to talk with people all around the country at our 3-day seminars, wealth retreats and bootcamps, and the one question that I am always asked is: What makes the difference?
Many people have said that the difference is having clear, written goals. A Vivid Vision!
I believe there are some other steps, as well, such as having access to great information and working with experts, but this first one is essential. In working with highly successful people, one of the things that is always true (yes, EVERY time!) is that they make clear, conscious choices.
Make sure the goal you are working toward is something you really want, not just something that sounds good.
We live in a time of many distractions and I believe the first, and most essential, requirement for success is choosing your priorities. Call them goals or call them challenges or themes or projects or whatever suits you, but you must choose, you must concentrate and you must sacrifice. There can be no success without first choosing what you want most in life.
“Everything's in the mind.
That's where it all starts.
Knowing what you want is the first step toward getting it."
— Mae West
Instead of writing "buy a new home," write "buy a 4,000 square foot contemporary with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and a view of the mountain, on 20 acres of land.” With activities such as this, we give our subconscious mind a detailed set of instructions to work toward. The more information you give it, the more clear the final outcome becomes. The more precise the outcome, the more efficient the subconscious mind can become.
Can you close your eyes and visualize the home I described above? Walk around the house. Stand on the balcony off the master bedroom and watch the fog rising off the mountain foothills. Look down at the garden full of tomatoes, green beans and cucumbers. And off to the right is the other garden full of carnations and roses. Can you see it? So can your subconscious mind. Robert Allen calls this your Vivid Vision.
Many of you whom I have met at trainings know that I always end my presentation with the quote "Whatever you vividly imagine, ardently desire and enthusiastically act upon must surely come to pass!" I wholeheartedly I believe this to be true and live my life in accordance.
Please read next week's article, entitled "Ardently Desire," to learn the next step toward making your dreams a reality.