4 steps to help you be the achiever you are ‘destined’ to be
Once, when Socrates was asked why he was considered the wisest man in Greece, he humbly replied, “It is because I know that I know nothing.” The two key words in the title are ‘achiever’ and ‘destined’. Are they both related and dependent on each other? It is an interesting question.
Does Destiny really exist? It totally depends on what you believe. Whether or not you believe in destiny, what I want everyone to believe is, “Every human being is destined to experience the best in life by carving himself as an achiever even after the hurdles they face in their life!” There is a beautiful quote which says, “If you are born poor, that is not your fault, but if you die poor, it is definitely your fault!”
I believe each human being gets ample opportunity to showcase themselves as an achiever – then what stops them from utilizing it to the maximum? People who underachieve in their lives tend to blame situations or their destiny when they are unable to cross their bar of success. Under-achievers make destiny or luck their ‘ultimate justification’ to escape from the major issues of their lives. They always have an armour of excuses to avoid refection on self-failures. High achievers, however, have a different approach to deal with life in totality.
With all the unique abilities and talents we possess, greatness is not limited to the minds of achievers, but every human has the potential. What differentiates under-achievers from high achievers may not be destiny or luck but a winner’s mindset, the right approach, and awareness. I have shed some light on the parameters which deserve equal attention for all to live their life to the fullest:
Be in charge
The very first trait high achievers are most likely to have is ownership. They own what they say, do, think, and succeed and fail at – they own everything. Achievers are not limited by other’s behaviours and external challenges. They, in fact, take ownership to ‘do what it takes’ to achieve their life goals.
Using your failure for a quantum jump
High achievers failed more times than an amateur who just started. I came across a quote not so long ago from an anonymous writer which piqued my interest. The quote was, “Success blinds. Failure gives you second chances.”
High achievers don’t use their failures or weaknesses as excuses. They hardly worry about the things they cannot change. Their sole focus lies on their strengths and areas of improvement, and they work incredibly hard for what they want. They have their vulnerable moments, breaking points, and even detours, but they return with firm grit and determination. Failures act as stepping stones for people with high aim.
Exciting goals
To keep a dream alive and in progress, it needs to convert into goals. Realistic goals and vision are the bread and butter of an achiever. To make it exciting and conquerable, high achievers indulge in activities which encourage them daily to move ahead on their life path. They divide their ultimate goal into smaller achievable chunks to grow an inch closer to their vision. Achievers don’t change goals imposed on them but have goals which are way higher but very exciting. The magnetic pull of their goals makes them act with passion and excitement. For an achiever, the journey is equally as exciting as the destination.
High achievers never cease to learn
Albert Einstein once said, “Once you stop learning, you start dying.” A daily dose of fruitful learning and gaining wisdom always keeps high achievers ahead of their peers. They never say “I know it all” – instead they are all ears to new ideas, thoughts, and even problems. The game ends when you think you know it all. There is no room left for growth. High achievers make time for important things in their life, out of which learning tops the list.
Destiny or luck doesn’t shape a winner – it’s the awareness, the right mindset, and the will to never give up which decides their course of life. You will likely never meet a high achiever and hear them talking about how destiny assisted them in the launch of their career, or how lucky they were to land that important deal. Achievers know they are the creators of their own destiny and think and act accordingly. Always remember, destiny is nothing but a plethora of possibilities, and the best possibilities exist for everyone.
Harrish Sairaman is a transformational life and performance coach.
(Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of YourStory.)