Have you ever thought about certain people like Benjamin Franklin, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Edison, and other great men and women and wondered what made them so successful? The one thing that all these successful people had in common was having clarity in thier objectives and values. They knew who they were, what was important to them, and what they valued. There was no question about them procrastinating because they were passionate and excited about their goals and dreams.

When you are clear about what it is that you want, and you are committed to achieving it, nothing and no one will be able to stop you. The thing that most people fail in is in this area -the lack of clarity and focus.

Finding clarity in your life leads to power. So the next thing in getting clarity is finding what your five core values are. Your core values can help you make difficult decisions and help you find common ground with someone you disagree with. Core values are different for everyone. For me it is having freedom in my personal, financial and political life -freedom of speech and self expression, love of family, integrity, authenticity, and generosity. The important thing is to integrate these values  into your life.

Know what your top 3 goals are. Write down your goals, your plans and ideas and keep track of your results. Take steps however small every day in some way towards your goal. Begin by taking the first step and then the next step. Martin Luther King Jr. said it this way “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.”

Start or join a Mastermind Group of  2 or more like minded people.  Masterminding is based on the ancient principle that states: when two or more people coordinate in a spirit of harmony and help each other work toward a definite or purpose they absorb and magnify each other’s creative power and results.

They raise the bar by challenging each other to help implement goals, and they support one another with respect, honesty and compassion. They give you feed back by asking questions like “what worked,”  “what didn’t , “and what next.”? You will gain great insights for both your personal and business growth by brainstorming for new possibilities. ” One plus one doesn’t equal two. It becomes the power of eleven.” Mark Victor Hansen.

Make a list of the people you would like to have on your team and then contact them. Start with people you know.