Most unsuccessful people believe that they suffer from bad luck or Murphy’s Law. Successful entrepreneurs believe that the world is conspiring to help them achieve their goals.
I was recently interviewed on this topic and asked if this principle has played a part in my success in building connections, partnerships and ultimately reaching my goals?
My answer was this.
My principles go much deeper than an impersonal “law of nature” or the “law of reciprocity”. My life verse comes from Psalm 139 that says that from the foundation of the earth, every day of my life was ordered. I was created to be the very person that I am and to come across the paths of those that can help me achieve my goals, my hopes, and my dreams.
The nice thing about that perspective is that I just have to wake up every day and be guided by peace and clarity of vision for the day. That doesn’t mean everything will go smoothly and that there will be no obstacles or no chaos.
Like this picture of the path that is flooded, I can take off my magic shoes (see yesterday’s blog) and walk on through.
I can walk through difficult situations (including a spectacular business failure resulting in a significant personal loss) with complete assurance that there is something on the other side of those mountains and that I will be stronger by emerging on the other side.
I believe that people are attracted to people who are peaceful about their situation and who have that clarity of vision to know how to persevere, no matter the circumstance.
Do you have that peace and clarity of vision about your venture?
Is your path currently flooded or is there a mountain in front of you that seems impossible to climb?
Ask for help. You’ll be amazed who comes across your path.
“Per-severant” conduct means exemplary decisiveness.
And it’s asking for help that stops so many of us, Chicke, isn’t it? We’re grownups. We’re smart. But we often forget that no one is smart in everything! So asking for help is one way to be even smarter; knowing that others want to help, love to help, and will help can make it easier to ask.
So says the queen of “I can do it myself.” OK, I’m working on it. Honest.
Yes Susan, we just have to decide that we have to ask. Then watch what happens!!! I recently asked for help when things stalled in my business. It is great to see the results.
Funny how that works, Chicke, isn’t it?
I was a dedicated and committed Lone Ranger all through my growing up years, and the wisdom and understanding of asking for help took a loooooooooong time to settle in me in a good way. Now I’m able to (almost) cheerfully admit that I don’t know nearly as much as I need to in many areas, and that’s what friends and colleagues are for!
You know where to find me if need be, right?