Thinking Bigger about who you help and how you help them is so important!
To succeed, we all need to learn and grow. This is what this new book is all about. Interviewed are Professionals who have done the hard yards to get ahead.
There are valuable insights and advice to help with getting ahead.
Here are some questions with answers to ponder.
1. What are the pros and cons of staying in your comfort zone?
Pros:
- Staying in your comfort zone can bring a sense of security and stability.
- It can reduce stress and anxiety as you are familiar with the routine and environment.
- It can be more efficient as you are familiar with the task, and you can save time and energy.
Cons:
- Staying in your comfort zone can limit your potential for growth and development, both personally and professionally.
- It can lead to a sense of complacency and stagnation, which can be detrimental to your business.
- It can also mean missing out on new opportunities and experiences.
2. What are your recommendations for thinking bigger about your goals and getting out of that comfort zone and going for your aspirations?
- Start small: Take small steps towards your goals, rather than trying to tackle everything at once.
- Reflect on your values: Understand what motivates you, what you truly care about, and align your goals with your values
- Seek out new experiences: Look for new opportunities to learn and grow, whether it’s taking a class, attending a workshop, or seeking out a new job or project.
- Surround yourself with positive influences: Seek out people who will support and encourage you to reach for your aspirations.
- Use visualization and positive affirmations to help focus your thoughts and build confidence.
- Make a plan and take action: Break your goals into manageable steps, and take action towards achieving them.
3. What happens when we have to get out of our own comfort zone and do the things to actually get our goals happening?
- Stepping out of your comfort zone can be uncomfortable and stressful, but it can also lead to personal growth and development.
- It can help you to discover new talents and abilities, as well as expose you to new opportunities.
- It can increase your resilience and self-confidence, which can be beneficial in achieving your goals.
- It can also push you to improve your skills, and it can help you in the long term.
4. What are the best ways to approach achieving goals?
- Setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals can help to give direction and focus.
- Breaking down your goals into smaller, manageable steps can make them more achievable.
- Prioritizing and focusing on one goal at a time can help to ensure that you are making progress.
- Staying motivated and persistent can help you to stay on track and achieve your goals.
- Regularly reviewing and adjusting your goals as needed can ensure that they remain relevant and achievable.
- Surrounding yourself with supportive people who can provide guidance and encouragement can be beneficial in achieving your goals.
- Finally, Celebrate your achievements along the way, no matter how small they may be.
To find out more and hear real life experiences, go to Amazon and download the Kindle eBook or get the Paperback.
You can listen to the podcasts, here https://thespeakerspractice.com.au/think-bigger-grow-and-succeed/
Adrienne McLean, Founder of The Speakers Practice, interviewed 18 guests for this book, had the interviews transcribed, edited and put together in book form to help Small Business owners.
