Saturday, May 9, 2009

ON ACHIEVING YOUR DREAMS

Achieving your dreams requires preparation, not just imagination.

John Maxwell has been a mentor of mine for many years. Starting with his 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, I have incorporated many of Maxwell's philosophies and disciplines into my own life.

Last month, John Maxwell was the subject of an excellent cover story in Success Magazine (which I highly recommend, by the way).

In the article, Maxwell cites several ways we can prepare to convert our dreams into a new, better reality.

1) Mental preparation - read and study in areas of your greatest interest.
2) Experiential preparation - engage in activities related to your interests.
3) Visual preparation - put up pictures of people and things that inspire you in a place where you will see them regularly.
4) Hero preparation - read about and try to meet people you admire.
5) Physical preparation - get your body in optimal shape to pursue your dream.

It takes imagination to visualize a dream. It takes preparation to achieve it.

Let me know how I can help you achieve your dreams.