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Cliff Notes on Success #5:

1. Focus on the positive

2. Take action

3. Write out your road map

4. Be flexible

5. Seeing is believing

6. Don’t be afraid to take chances

7. Never stop learning



Seeing is believing:

Have you ever created a vision board? I was asked to do this several years ago and had to hold back laughter at the thought of taking time out of my already busy day to cut out pictures of what I want my life to become, after all, wasn’t that why I was working so hard?? Long story short, I was humbled by the effectiveness of the experience and I had a fantastic time doing it.

Dr. Daniel Amen, Clinical Neuroscientist, Author, and New York Times best seller opened up my eyes (and brain) with this simple explanation “Thoughts are real, they have an impact on how you think and ultimately how you behave.” This is why meditation, visualization and positive thinking is so important; it is how your brain sees things and therefore believes exactly what it sees, no matter if is real or perceived. This is where the vision board comes in, and this is where the fun begins. By cutting out pictures of all the things you want to achieve in your life, how you want your life to look, and even places you may want to go – putting them on a board and looking at this every day, is nourishment for your brain. You are reprogramming your brain to already believe that this is not just possible but it is and will be a foregone conclusion. Remember, your brain will believe what is sees and this board filled with your vision of your life for the future is not just thought provoking for you but it is opening up a pathway to possibilities.

There are no time limits on the board. Sometimes things take years to come to fruition, but I urge you to try this simple yet effective exercise. If nothing else you will begin to narrow down what you truly want for your life and if that’s the worst thing this exercise can bring – what are you waiting for??



Alisa Weinstein is a certified coach, business executive, and entrepreneur. As owner of Coaching Element, She supports other entrepreneurs to create businesses starting with focus, vision and, action. She serves clients through individual and group coaching, seminars, and public speaking. For more information, please visit www.CoachingElement.com.