One of the great things about success is that it does leave footprints: almost everything you want to do constructively to improve your life it has already been done by someone else. It doesn't matter whether it's starting a business, getting rich, having a happy marriage, losing weight, quitting smoking, running a marathon, or just planning the perfect lunch. There is certainly someone who has done it very well and has also left some clues.
When you manage to take advantage of these precious clues, you will discover that life is like a game in which you have to connect the dots, and all the dots have already been identified and organized by others. All you have to do is follow the project, use the system, get inspired by a mentor by running the program he provides.
The simplest way to get hold of these valuable clues is to read books (in another article I reviewed the best 5 personal growth books). Keep in mind that for anything you want to do, there are definitely books on how to do it. Another opportunity is that of attend courses and seminars; even in this case you will have no problem finding the right seminar for you. You can also find many useful resources on the internet; this blog is an example! In short, you have to look for them all that information regarding successful businesses already carried out by others; and the more channels you use, the better.
But the most effective and productive way to finding the clues to success is to confront other people who have already achieved what we would like to achieve too.
The most common mistake people make when looking for a comparison is to seek advice from those who have never triumphed over the specific difficulty they are facing or to people who have never been successful in their area of ​​interest. Then friends, family, relatives, neighbors or colleagues are consulted, even if they are not the right people for the key issue being addressed.
Success leaves footprints: why not take advantage of all this wisdom by following in the footsteps of those who have already made it in life? Find a wing to climb on: Search for names and investigate the background of people who have been successful in the same field that interests you too. These people have exactly the kind of experience you need. In fact, I think you've most likely thought about going to some expert for advice, but you've given up on the idea with thoughts like, “Why would anyone waste their time telling me how they did it? Why should he reveal strategies to me and then risk finding himself a competitor? " Cast these thoughts away; believe me, most people like to talk about how they have achieved their goals and thus share what he has learned. To mentor people who are far more competent than you in the areas you want to excel in it's a lot easier than you think. On the other hand, wanting to transmit acquired wisdom is a human characteristic. Of course, not everyone will say yes right away; there will also be those who are unwilling to take the time to mentor you, but many will turn out to be available. Just ask and keep doing it until you find a positive answer.
Study anyone who is great and you will find that he has apprenticed with a master, or several masters. So, if you want to achieve greatness, fame and superlative success, you need to be an apprentice to a master.
Robert allen
So look for someone who has already done what you want to do. Start by preparing a list of people you would like to talk to (to find the right names, do some research on the internet, read books and magazines in the sector you are interested in, take part in fairs or conferences, etc.). Then, ask each of these people if you can interview them (even briefly) about the system he used to be successful. Prepare well: write down the specific points you would like to touch. For example: why would you want that person as your mentor and what kind of help are you looking for. Be short and concise, but also confident. Mentors don't like wasting time. Volunteer, assistant or intern for someone you think you can learn something useful from: even simply observing it while he works he could prove to be a valuable source of information and winning schemes. Maybe all this can be a bit uncomfortable, since asking other people for advice and information catapult us in front of the fear of rejection. But if you don't take risks, you'll never get anything. Other times we do not take action in this sense because connecting the dots in our life in a different way would require a change, and the change, even when it is in our interest, can create discomfort. Or it would take hard work, and we're not always willing to work that hard. But you have to be stronger than these brakes: success also implies uncomfortable choices!
After studying the methods of your mentors and asking all the questions necessary to understand the winning process, reproduce, as far as possible, their efforts. You may even be able to improve them! But remember: you have to be ready to give something back to your mentors, even simple things like keeping them updated on industry news or calling them to suggest new opportunities that could benefit them. In short, look for the way to to return the favor. Help others too: There is no more extraordinary reward for a mentor than seeing his “protégé” help others succeed.
