You're probably thinking - What is a drive for results?
Well, to me, having a drive for results means consistently maintaining high levels of productivity, stamina, effectiveness, and determination (in all areas of my life). It also means not giving up when completing a task, even in the face of adversity or resistance. It means taking personal responsibility and always looking for ways to improve. And last but not least, it means being determined to produce positive outcomes (not just for you, but people around you).
1. Why drive for results matter anyway?
Think.
Drive for results will (without a doubt)
- Support your ability to set priorities and keep you focused (daily!!)
- Support your ability to meet, if not exceed goals, and it ensures that tasks are completed (daily!!)
- Beside, it can affect your own 'bottom line' (and that's where things got real).
2. What does drive for results involve?
- Firstly, setting ambitious targets, focusing on what really makes a difference (not being constrained by past methods), and being optimistic and tenacious in the face of difficulties.
- It involves anticipating obstacles and being ready, willing and able to overcome them.
- Also, involves desire, energy and ambition to make things happen is at the heart of all truly successful business leaders’ psyche.
3. So, what does it take to master this ‘master competency’?
Well, trust me, the basic process for achieving results is simple, though not always easy to apply. In fact - its takes guts to fight over and over again. But in the end, it sure is worth it!
- Prioritise your goals. You can’t do everything, so pick your battles.
- Make sure the goal is well defined, ambitious and with a clear ‘pay off'.
- Get support.
- Break the task down into 4/5 main phases, blocks of activities in your daily life.
- Identify possible risks associated with each of the phases and then develop corrective actions. Anticipating problems or difficulties and giving some thought as to how to deal with them, is crucial key success factor when driving for results (trust me and copy this!!).
- Take small steps to move toward the goal. Keep taking the next small step, until the goal is reached (It seems like a never ending story, but once you look back few years down the line, you see the growth. On all levels!!).
- Accept obstacles and difficulties as inevitable and adopt a problem-solving mindset to overcoming them.
- Keep yourself up to date with everything around you. Be cautious of the world around you.
- Celebrate success.
Damn, now you probably think - it's easier said then done and you know what - It is!!
Takes time. Takes sacrifice and shit loads of patience along the way. From ups and downs, it's like a rollercoaster of emotions and mind faking game. And I call it life. Play the game!!
In the end, you will end up with taking the time to really enjoy your achievements. And you will change. In all directions - trust me.
Be better. Do better.
Not just today. Every day.
Until next time, S.
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