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Brian Tracy offers five ways to measure success beyond outcomes: how well you adapted to challenges, how much you learned, time spent doing what you love, how people describe your character, and incremental progress toward goals.
Brian Tracy offers five ways to measure success beyond outcomes: how well you adapted to challenges, how much you learned, time spent doing what you love, how people describe your character, and incremental progress toward goals.
How do you measure success? Looking back on 2020, the key to success is to focus our conscious mind on things we desire, not things we fear. Brian Tracy Life is all about curveballs, and 2020 has, quite frankly, been one big curveball. Many people have had to put dreams on hold, change their goals, and get clear on what's really important to them. The reality that you're currently facing may look a lot different than what you had envisioned for your year end. So if you didn't hit that milestone you're hoping for, does that mean that your plan failed? Of course not. Success can be measured in many different ways, and as you reflect on your year, here are a few questions you can ask yourself to help you measure success after pivoting your plans. First, how well did you adapt to challenges? This year has been full of intense challenges, both individually and collectively. How have you met those challenges? You may not be doing what you thought you would be doing this year, but each obstacle you overcome builds one of our greatest strengths we can have. Adaptability Adapting to challenging situations allows you to take control of your life, which ultimately helps you to achieve your goals. Although you may have felt like certain areas of your life are out of control this year, look at how you adapted and grew in the face of adversity. The next measure of success is how much your skills and knowledge have improved. You have a deep reservoir of ability and potential within you. When you take the time to hone in on your skills and expand your knowledge, you will feel that much closer to achieving your goals. Don't fall into the comparison trap. Try to only compare yourself to your past self and track the growth that you've made as an individual. You can measure success not by just getting a promotion or starting a new project, but by tracking how you have improved overall. Your personal and professional life will overlap, so when you develop your skills in one area, the effects ripple out. Through education and experience, you increase your skill level and your ability to succeed in your field. Think of all the lessons that you have learned, both personal and professional. If you have listened, learned and implemented change for the better, that is a success. In addition, number three Ask yourself How much time did you spend doing what you love? Success is often associated with a fancy job or salary. But of course, if you love what you do, you never work a day in your life. That's not to say that you won't need some grit, stamina and a solid work ethic to get you where you want. But spending time doing what you love makes the process that much more enjoyable. Your conscious habits and activities help increase your personal development. Spending time doing what you love helps bring you closer to seemingly unrelated goals by increasing the quality of your life. When you're feeling fulfilled and empowered, you'll be more creative, helping you reach professional goals more efficiently. Next One of the most fulfilling ways to measure success is by reflecting on how the people you respect the most would describe you. When the people in your life talk about you, it speaks to your character. The more enjoyable you are to be around with, the more doors will open for you. You want to strive to always be a better version of yourself today than you were yesterday. When you push yourself to make a difference in the world, to be significant, and to have a positive impact on those around you, success comes naturally. So ask yourself, are you working towards becoming the person you want to be? And finally, number five. You can measure success by how much progress you've made. Last and certainly not least 10. Take a look at what you've accomplished. Be honest with yourself and where you stand in relation to your goals. You don't have to finish the big goal in order to be considered successful. Success can be measured in increments. Each little milestone achieved, every task crossed off the to do list takes you one step closer to reaching your biggest aspirations. One little move in the right direction can ripple out to help you reach your biggest dreams. So what steps are you taking on a daily basis to help you become more successful? Or on a weekly basis monthly? Or it all adds up. So ask yourself again. How do you measure success? Despite the challenges you may have faced this year, now is the time to take action. You will see quick change and help grow your success by participating in Brian's 14 day goal setting Challenge. Take the plunge and download your copy in the description of this video Now. The question today is what achievement are you most proud of in 2020? Leave a Comment below and Brian will be sure to follow up with you. Thanks for watching. And remember, as Brian always says, if you want to change your future, take action. And take action now.
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