When was the last time you told someone “I am successful”? We don’t do we because it’s not quite nice. OK we shout and applaud the success of our friends and family; sharing what they achieved and have done. Then it comes to us and err well …. “pride comes before a fall”, “oh that little thing, well yes I did get a mention, BUT I just happened to be there at the right time and there was no one else…”
Shirley MacLaine in her 1984 acceptance speech for the Oscars said:-
I don’t believe there are such things as accidents. I think that we all manifest what we want and what we need. I don’t think there’s a difference really between what you feel you have to do in your heart, and success — they’re inseparable … God bless that potential that we all have for making anything possible if we think we deserve it. I deserve this. Thank you!
When was the last time you put something down to serendipity and a positive new opportunity came your way which you felt you deserved? A business contract, a new job, recognition for who you are or what you have achieved, a chance to have a second go at something, an opportunity that turned up because you were the right person to contact?
And did you tell anyone; did you shout it from the roof tops or is your success so far hidden down the page its in the small ads section?
10 day challenge
For the next 10 days, I challenge you to compliment people on their successes and see the reactions. Grab a friend and ask them to promote “You”. Update your Linkedin profile, Google +, etc. with things you have achieved. Stand in your friend’s Jimmy Choos – what would he or she say to you in response to all you have and are achieving?
Might feel strange at first, but get used to the emotion; you ARE successful – go on… celebrate!
Thank you for pointing this out Ali. I accept your challenge! Looking forward to a terrific ten days…
Brilliant! Thank you Ali – I accept your challenge..
It’s been an amazing week as I’ve chased down your challenge Ali. I’ve just posted on my LinkedIn status that I have fantastic clients with such potential – the workshop participants and coaching clients have really bought into the material this week. I focused on “the challenge to compliment people on their successes and see the reactions.”
The app ‘Runkeeper’ has been great for helping me to track my personal goal of increased fitness. So one way and another – all good!
How have and you, Jackie and all the other readers been getting on?
Bon Weekend y’all. And thanks again, Ali. Eilidh x
I have just read Eilidh’s notes via her confidence site on the Excuse cycle. How right she is, I have battled two severe bouts of ‘the big C’. I have learned to make the small letter c and ‘shout’ I survived. During this 8 year cycle I have seen two wonderful grandchildren born, have a fantastic family support, and an amazing husband, who although suffering from Parkinson’s disease, was my rock. NOW anyone reading this will think what’s her problem then? I am trying to lose weight, get my self respect and confidence back and your 10 day plan will start me off. I heard my excuses turn to reasons, I heard my acceptance turn to defeat. Now I will watch my smile turn to sunshine! Don’t wish me luck, I don’t need it , we make our own luck. Just watch this space. Thanks Eilidh for all your support and encouragement.
Thanks for sharing Lawther and welcome onboard with the 10 day challenge. I’m going to join you and stand in your Jimmy Choos with my flags waving you on and remember.. “Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you”