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Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.
That’s an empowering thought.
It’s also a real possibility.
If it seems you’re being thrown curveballs every day that means it’s time for some strategy.
In short; you need to be bigger that your problems are in order to handle what’s being delivered. Here are a few things to think about: What is your creative capital? Many of us have hobbies, knowledge and experiences that can be turned into something useful in the marketplace. Give this some comprehensive thought. You probably have talents that could be further developed to create a career. Are you lucky? Some people seem to be naturally lucky. Another definition of good luck is the ability to turn bad luck into good luck. Be proactive. Don’t be passive or fearful. Just taking the next step can get you to better and even great places. Start today.
Be objective and strive to be your own counsellor. I listen to others; but I know the final decision is mine and I hold myself responsible. That in itself is empowering.
If you haven’t given history enough attention; start doing so today. Also, realise you are in a pivotal time in history, and see it as a challenge as well as an opportunity. Creative capital deserves a bit more explanation. In essence, one way to become rich is to be able to move an idea into your asset column.
Those people who’ve had an innovative idea and put it into production; whether it was for an automobile or for Post-Its, have been able to move their invention from “idea” to “asset” in a very big way.
A lot of great ideas get discarded before they’re developed, and some ideas deserve to be discarded before they take up too much time and end up being more of a problem than a solution.
This is where objectivity and research are useful. Let’s say you have an idea for a new product or a variation on one that has been successful. The first thing to do is to check out the global marketplace.
The best scenario is if you can fin a void in that marketplace and find something unique to fill it.
It’s important to consider that you could have something to offer that would be as viable as well as valuable. In the current economy; many people are being challenged to find alternative venues of income. That can be an exciting time if you approach the situation in a positive light. It’s also empowering to think of being an inventor – what doesn’t exist yet that could or should exist? That way of thinking will open you up to the possibilities that are definitely there.
One important consideration is to make sure you define yourself instead of allowing others to define you. They will limit you when instead you should see that your possibilities are limitless. Another point to consider is that when you allow others to define you, you become a bit of a puppet in their hands. Be very wary of this kind of strategy because some people need to win by getting their competition out of the way instead of being superior to their competition.
Be your own barometer of success. We all experience failures, but that doesn’t make us failures, even if others say so.
Take control of the circumstance by seeing it in a different light. Each of us has a different route to our destiny and challenges are part of that path. Keep your self-image strong and intact by defining yourself in the best way possible – every day; no matter what the circumstances might be.
Know from the inside out that you have the power to succeed and you will. That’s taking control. Your creative capital might be waiting to be discovered.
Surprise Elvin Basson
A Vision Man
Weenen
