As we wind up another year, it is a time when many of us reflect on the year that has just been, celebrate the wins, analyse the challenges, and begin to create a springboard into the New Year, hoping that the new year will be better than this one. It is also a time of year where momentum can be lost, particularly if the belief is that people and companies ‘slow down’ for the holidays and don’t ramp up again until February. The fact is, this time of year is one of the best times of the year to increase momentum and capitalise on the opportunities that are there. Now is the time.
In studying super successful people and companies, I’ve always been curious as to what separates them from their competition. What enables them to build and maintain massive momentum, often in times where their competition is resting, or slowing down, especially at this time of year. How is it that they are able to begin the New Year with enthusiasm and confidence, further accelerating their momentum? Is there a secret recipe or secret sauce that is only available to a select few, or is the momentum and success available for anyone? The fact is – success is available for anyone, but the harsh reality is that only a small percentage will achieve it, and achieve it sustainably.
So what is it that separates the ‘successful’ ones from the rest? Here is a glimpse into the world of successful people. Ask yourself how you stack up against these.
- Self Awareness – successful people have high levels of self awareness, which results in higher levels of emotional intelligence compared to their competitors. They are feedback seeking machines, constantly looking at what is working and what is not, always from a personal perspective. Whilst they have a powerful belief of ‘no limitations’, their level of self awareness enables them to know when to get out of their own way. They understand that they can sometimes be the bottleneck, so when that happens, they have the ability to remove themselves and either delegate or replace themselves in some areas. How would you describe your level of self awareness right now? Is it helping or hindering you?