3 tips for choosing to dream, do & deliver
Everybody has dreams - and some translate these into reality. People who fulfil their dreams consider the full implications of the task and, if they choose to go forward, commit themselves fully. Embarking on the journey, they have the dedication required to reach their destination. They are ‘committed to the commitment’.
Such people demonstrate the qualities that TE Lawrence described when he wrote: “All men dream; but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity; but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act out their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible.” Peak performers choose to take the following steps - so let’s explore how to make these happen.
* You can dream.
“I start by writing down my goals,” said one person, “then list these in order of priority. Exploring my top goal, I consider the pluses and minuses involved in making it a reality. For example, saying ‘Yes,’ to one dream may mean saying ‘No,’ to others. Bearing in mind the rewards and risks, I decide whether or not to go for it. After all, sometimes it would be more painful not to pursue the dream. Then I make my action plan.”
Dreamers of the day do what they say they will do. At the outset they consider all the consequences - both the pluses and minuses - then ask: “Am I really serious?” If so, they go for their dream. Many people fail to go through this process and do ‘due diligence’. They may experience ‘Ah yes,’ moments, make New Year resolutions or write action plans at the end of workshops - but never consider the consequences. The first setback sees them revert to old habits. Dreamers of the day make realistic plans, then swing into action.
Try tackling the following exercise. First, describe a specific dream you want to follow. Second, describe the pluses and minuses involved in following the dream. Third, on a scale 0 – 10, rate to what extent you are really serious. You are looking for 8+, otherwise forget it.
The specific dream I want to follow is:
*
The pluses of following and achieving this dream will be:
*
The potential minuses will be:
*
The extent to which I am serious about following this dream is ___ / 10
* You can do.
“Do something quickly towards achieving your dream,” we are told. “Get an early win to create momentum - even if it is simply gathering more information. Then do something that puts ‘scores on the board’. Get a tangible success.”
Dreamers of the day start by deciding on their destination. They make a road map for reaching their goals and break-down the journey into manageable chunks. Swinging into action, they develop daily disciplines. The athlete rises at 4.30 am to train on a winter morning; the painter starts work at a set time in their studio; the pilot follows a particular pattern to prepare for their flight. They work hard, overcome setbacks and continue until they reach the final stage. Bearing in mind the goal you want to achieve, try completing the following sentence.
The specific things I can do to seriously pursue my dream are:
*
* You can deliver.
Peak performers demonstrate the dedication and discipline required to deliver. Looking back at your life, think about the things you have finished successfully. What did you do right then? How can you follow those principles again in the future? How can you encourage yourself on the journey? How can you continue until you finish? Bearing in mind the goal you want to achieve, try completing the following sentence.
The specific things I can do to ensure that I deliver are:
*
Dreamers of the day are ‘dangerous’. They are the people who make things happen. They dream, do and deliver.
Such people demonstrate the qualities that TE Lawrence described when he wrote: “All men dream; but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity; but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act out their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible.” Peak performers choose to take the following steps - so let’s explore how to make these happen.
* You can dream.
“I start by writing down my goals,” said one person, “then list these in order of priority. Exploring my top goal, I consider the pluses and minuses involved in making it a reality. For example, saying ‘Yes,’ to one dream may mean saying ‘No,’ to others. Bearing in mind the rewards and risks, I decide whether or not to go for it. After all, sometimes it would be more painful not to pursue the dream. Then I make my action plan.”
Dreamers of the day do what they say they will do. At the outset they consider all the consequences - both the pluses and minuses - then ask: “Am I really serious?” If so, they go for their dream. Many people fail to go through this process and do ‘due diligence’. They may experience ‘Ah yes,’ moments, make New Year resolutions or write action plans at the end of workshops - but never consider the consequences. The first setback sees them revert to old habits. Dreamers of the day make realistic plans, then swing into action.
Try tackling the following exercise. First, describe a specific dream you want to follow. Second, describe the pluses and minuses involved in following the dream. Third, on a scale 0 – 10, rate to what extent you are really serious. You are looking for 8+, otherwise forget it.
The specific dream I want to follow is:
*
The pluses of following and achieving this dream will be:
*
The potential minuses will be:
*
The extent to which I am serious about following this dream is ___ / 10
* You can do.
“Do something quickly towards achieving your dream,” we are told. “Get an early win to create momentum - even if it is simply gathering more information. Then do something that puts ‘scores on the board’. Get a tangible success.”
Dreamers of the day start by deciding on their destination. They make a road map for reaching their goals and break-down the journey into manageable chunks. Swinging into action, they develop daily disciplines. The athlete rises at 4.30 am to train on a winter morning; the painter starts work at a set time in their studio; the pilot follows a particular pattern to prepare for their flight. They work hard, overcome setbacks and continue until they reach the final stage. Bearing in mind the goal you want to achieve, try completing the following sentence.
The specific things I can do to seriously pursue my dream are:
*
* You can deliver.
Peak performers demonstrate the dedication and discipline required to deliver. Looking back at your life, think about the things you have finished successfully. What did you do right then? How can you follow those principles again in the future? How can you encourage yourself on the journey? How can you continue until you finish? Bearing in mind the goal you want to achieve, try completing the following sentence.
The specific things I can do to ensure that I deliver are:
*
Dreamers of the day are ‘dangerous’. They are the people who make things happen. They dream, do and deliver.
You can find more tools on this theme at:
http://www.thestrengthsway.com
Labels: development, strengths, talent
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