Badassery Magazine August 2017 Issue | Page 17

N o matter where you’re from or what you do, we all share something in common—a desire to be success- ful. We want to live a life that matters. While each person’s definition of success is different, here are 10 best ways to unleash your greatness that include wisdom from some of the world’s most successful and renowned people: Think BIG! “The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in set- ting our aim too low, and achiev- ing our mark.” From Michelan- gelo Buonarroti Have new and innovative ideas. If you have an idea and it scares you that means it's going to stretch you. Stand tall, step into your light and share your brilliance the way only you can. Remember, God doesn't look at your bank account to determine what to bring you; He looks at your FAITH. Trust that. Believe in that. Believe in yourself and your ca- pacity to receive. Remember... “If you can dream it, you can do it.” Walter Disney Find and LIVE Your Passion. “You know you are on the road to success if you would do your job and not be paid for it.” Oprah Winfrey I believe that when we find and live our passion and purpose in life, we are leading a life that matters. We are creating a legacy we can be proud of and one that future generations will embrace. We are at our best when we are moving in the direction of our vision. Know your passion. Be- lieve in your purpose. Live your purpose with passion every single day. Balance Life. Our ability to effectively balance work and life is the true secret to success. There are times in life when we lean towards one area of life over another. Focusing on the right things and learning to relax is critical. Embrace Failure. I believe failure isn't failure unless we don’t learn the lesson. It’s an opportunity to rise higher and stronger. Fear can often stop us in our tracks. Here’s a differ- ent way to think about fear that will immediately empower you to move beyond them. Think of fear as someone that will always be there. When you get in the car, buckle up fear in the back seat. Do not let it take the wheel or the navigation sys- tem. Make it clear to fear that it doesn't have a voice. Fear shrinks us. Taking imperfect action expands us. You can only feel one thing at a time - fear or love. Which do you choose? I choose love. Have An Unwavering Resolve To Succeed. One of the things that most successful people do is anticipate that there are going to be chal- lenges and know ahead of time they are going to work through them. This is the ONE thing that makes the difference between success and failure. When you start a new exercise plan, you know there are days you are going to be tired and sore but you get your butt up and exercise. Know, feel and believe in your ability to figure it out. Take Action. "Those who have a strong sense of love and belonging have the courage to be imperfect." Brene Brown As the slogan "just do it" implies, to be successful, you must take action. What stops most people is perfectionism. Remember that nothing is ever perfect. You must take imperfect action to make progress. That's that only way to move forward. Respect Others and Resolve Conflicts. “The most important single in- gredient in the formula of suc- cess is knowing how to get along with people.” Theodore Roos- evelt, 26th President of America One of the keys to successful relationships is a mutual respect. I think this is true in all relation- ships. We may not always like or agree with someone. I believe if you respect them, you can more easily resolve conflicts. I've found that active listening, understand- ing perspectives and knowing what they want is key to creating win-win results. 16