1 IMAGINATION

Throughout this book I have urged you to use your imagination to create a vision, a reason, your why. This is the catalyst for a new beginning. If you aren’t already, become clear of
your vision.

2 IDENTIFICATION

Once you know where you want to be, you can determine your direction and path. Start from where you are now. Don’t wait for everything to be perfect in your mind or life, just start.

3 IMPROVEMENT

As we spoke about in the last chapter, it is about making small, incremental improvements over time. What may seem like an insignificant action, when combined with other small acts applied with a tenacious spirit, can generate great change.

4 INNOVATION

To get different results you need to take different actions. Innovation is simply about doing things differently. Gain a different perspective to shift your thinking to a new level.

5 IMPLEMENTION

Good intentions will never change anything. Only the implementation of ideas through action can transform who you are and what you achieve. As simplistic as this may sound, individuals who achieve greatness and tap into their potential take action while others only think about taking action.

6 INSIGHTS

We are all given insights every day. Whether or not we recognise them is determined by our willingness to stop and reflect, to take time out of our busy, crazy and demanding schedules to be still, listen and see. Insights have an impact on our foresight; they shape how we think today about what we want to achieve tomorrow.

7 INSULATION

Not everything will go your way. There will be negative results and negative people who may not have the same amount of optimism as you have for your future. They could be friends, family members or colleagues. If you are not sure how to recognise the negative people, the answer is simple: when they leave you, do you feel better? Insulate yourself from negative people who don’t support your vision, goals and passion. It’s not about abandoning them, but about not being influenced by them.

8 INVESTMENT

To achieve all you are capable of, you need to invest time, energy, effort, heart and money. Everyone wants to be successful, to achieve the best results for themselves and their family. Everyone wants the best. The real test, however, is whether you are prepared to invest in your future success. That is when you communicate to the world that you are serious. You are worth it!

When you combine all eight of these elements, a certain type of magic comes to you. It is hard to explain, almost surreal, but it does work.