I have facilitated many mastermind groups on leadership principles. One of my goals is to help people become aware of the difference that can occur in their life when they begin to apply self-leadership.
People always enjoy the sessions, but most don’t change their daily actions. They are excited about the learning, but get stuck. Focused on the learning and not the application.
To be successful, you need to turn information into action. Results are based on action, not what is in your head. The five steps I have outlined for action are simple. But the desire to follow through has to come from within you. Here are the five steps that need to become a habit.
1. Reflect on your learning. Learning cannot be applied unless it is evaluated. How does this information impact the the world, other people, people around you? How important is this information in respect to your goals?
2. Evaluate how it affects your life. What does this learning mean to you? How can it impact your life? How can it help you achieve your goals?
3. Define an action you want to take. What are you going to do with the information? What do you know you need to do? What new action can you take that will help you achieve your goal?
4. Take the action. Do it. This is the stumbling point for many. If you have taken the time to learn, to reflect, to define the action, then why would you consider stopping before you take the action? Get over any fears within your head.
5. Repeat. It is a never ending process. These five steps need to become a part of your daily routine if you are going to live what you learn.
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