One of the most important things I’ve learned over the years as an entrepreneur is the value of cultivating a powerful mindset, One that pushes you to excel, to not settle for what you have achieved the day before. We see this in the mentally strong among us, in the world’s best performers, no matter the field they’re in. Your mind is the thing that controls everything you do, so if your mindset is limited right off the bat, everything else you aim to achieve will be limited as well.
I also know just how much everything above may seem easier said than done. In fact, it took me years of dealing with self-doubt and insecurity before realising that there were tangible ways to improve my mindset and prime myself to achieve excellence. Today, I’m going to share with you three ways for you to develop a mindset of growth and greatness.
1. Be True to Yourself
“Admire someone else’s beauty without questioning your own.”
It’s very easy to feel small when there are so many people around you who are good at what they do. But this doesn’t necessarily mean you aren’t special, or shouldn’t look to strive for greater things You need to accept that while there are many talented people in the world, you are the only you that there is. And being you comes with its own unique set of talents, strengths, fears, weaknesses, and interests. Yes, you might have heard this countless times, but really, how much do you believe in this truth and how willing are you apply it to your journey of growth and self-discovery?
Instead of always looking at what others are doing, focus instead on what you could be doing more of for yourself. This can be something as simple as learning differently so that you can learn better. If you want to read books but don’t like physical copies, try audio books or e-books. It could also be recognising your passions and purposefully acting on them. If you want to start a business for a product you’re passionate about but don’t see much of around, take courage, leverage what you know and learn what you don’t know enough of so that you can lead the way.
If you’re honest with yourself about the things you like, and about the things that hold you back, you’re already a big step closer to greatness.
2. Value the Process Over the End Result
I’ve always been a fan of the old saying, “Don’t count your chickens before they hatch,” because it’s been true so often in my life. Many times I looked too much to success I didn’t have yet, and when it didn’t come, I would end up depressed and disappointed in myself. And this might be you too – expecting a job or an award, or even something as abstract as love and patience. And you count all these chickens before they hatch when what you really should’ve been doing was nurturing the eggs until all of them hatch.
Greatness isn’t achieved after a certain milestone. In fact, a mindset of greatness is not so much about turning points and landmark events, as it is about sustained intent and positivity, and celebrating the process of continued growth. It is showing up every day looking to develop your work ethic and immersing yourself in your passions that makes you great. Learn to enjoy the process of working just as much, if not more than what you get out of it because the process is where you cultivate the habits and fuel the passion that are needed to carry you over whether or not you achieve whatever you were aiming for. It is often the lessons you’ve learnt from the process that truly elevate you to further greatness.
As they say, we reap what we sow. So make sure you sow with love because it’s the only way you can reap something truly fruitful.
3. Stop Seeking Approval
Have you ever been in a car with kids annoying the driver by asking if you’re there yet when you clearly aren’t at your destination? Greatness is similar. If you have to keep asking people if you’re great yet, you probably aren’t. And if you base your greatness on just that, you’ll never achieve true greatness or ever feel fulfilled.
Let’s be honest with ourselves – the road to greatness won’t be a pleasant one for everybody. At some point, people will be jealous and may dislike you. When that happens, it’s easy to want to seek the approval of others. But don’t listen to what others have to say about your greatness, especially if it’s not constructive or doesn’t help you improve in any way. Cut that noise out and focus on what’s important – your growth. The more you think about what others have to say, the more likely you are to measure your growth to what others want out of you, rather than how it will serve you instead.
So with all that said, focus on yourself and the things you’re doing. Once you’re great, approval will come. But you don’t get there if you have to keep asking.
To your success,
Mario
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