Remember that game show, “Who Wants To Be a Millionaire”? You know… that show that featured a quiz competition with contestants attempting to win a top prize of $1,000,000 by answering a series of multiple-choice questions, usually of increasing difficulty?
People applied to be on that show, inviting the pressure, stress and challenge in an attempt to answer ~15 questions to achieve their goal: become a millionaire. They applied with confidence and belief that they had what it took to win a million dollars. They let emotion drive their “dreaming big”!
They believed in their capabilities, their stamina and their endurance to stand the test of answering each question to get themselves one step closer to their goal- win a million dollars. They also recognized that they had the resource of a lifeline to increase their chance of success. A lifeline they’d needed to identify pre-show as the one they’d call for help.
They shared their vulnerability, shed their ego and asked for help. They valued the support in leveraging a lifeline they trusted for affirmation, guidance/direction or help, or giving them the answers- all strengthening their confidence to attain their goal. They “phoned a friend” for help to advance them toward their goal.
You are no different. You believe in your capabilities, your stamina and your endurance to stand the tests to get themselves one step closer to your goals. You, too, have the resource of a lifeline to increase your chance of success.
Who’s on your lifeline list? Who are the people that you count on, trust in, and respect for their support, comfort, advice, and guidance? Who are the people you reach out to for help- help you to be successful in achieving your goals?
• A cheerleader?
• A compassionate confidant?
• A mentor?
• A coach?
• A spiritual adviser?
• A counselor?
• An adventurous, thrill seeker?
• A curious explorer?
• A “take yourself lightly” reminder friend?
Who inspires you? Who believes in you? Who strengthens your confidence? Who shares enthusiasm for your success (even if they do not agree)?
Undoubtedly these people you’ve chosen as your lifelines possess the very attributes you admire.
Now let’s turn the table…
Think about your relationships. For who are YOU a lifeline? What significant role do you play for others as they strive for their goals? What do they admire in you?
Perhaps some value you as their cheerleader, their mentor, or their spiritual connection. Maybe they see you as the brave and adventurous one, or perhaps the philosophical one– the one they can talk deep and abstractly with. Maybe it’s your fashionable taste that they admire.
Too often we don’t communicate the value that others bring to us, especially to our success in achieving our goals. Have you shared your gratitude lately?
And… never underestimate your influence- the power you have to help elevate others in their pursuit of their goal.
Too often we don’t ask how we can be helpful.. we make assumptions… we project what we would want of others. Have you asked lately how you can help others to attain their goals?
Recent Comments