Posts Tagged ‘Success’

Bill Bartman is also known as the Billionaire nobody knows, He’s kept a low profile but is one of America’s wealthiest individuals and has amassed massive wealth in his time.

I like Bill’s personable style and approach so I thought I’d share his 6 keys to success with you along with my own personal take on each of the 6 steps

1) Think Big!
Thinking big is imperative. There’s an old saying, If you shoot for the stars, even if you miss, you’ll land on the moon but if you shoot for the lamp post you miss and land on the pavement. Thinking big is one of the fundamentals to high achievement.

2) Believe in yourself.
Henry Ford said it the best. Whether you think you can or can’t, you’re right. In other words, your fundamental belief in yourself and your self image will determine the life you lead. If you want to create a 6 figure income, but your self belief and self image is in congruent with the goal then you’ll have a hard time manifesting that goal.

3) Share the vision
It has been said that Success is a Team sport. And what does TEAM stand for? Together, Everyone Achieves More! Sharing the vision isn’t about sharing your goals with everyone and anyone because that in itself can be a recipe for disaster. One of the problems most people have when they have a big goal or a big vision for their lives is that they share that goal or vision with someone who has a limited belief system or a small thinker and they then steal that goal or dream from you by telling you you’re a fool for even thinking of that goal. But sharing the vision is about building a dream team! Look for people who not only think big, but will support you and assist you in your quest for your goal. AsNapoleon Hill states in his book Think and Grow Rich, you need to form a MASTERMIND group.

4) Execute
Action… it’s what gets things done! Now I have to admit here that there have been many times where I’ve had amazing ideas but the reason they’ve not come into fruition is that for some reason or another, I’ve not taken Action. Action is probably the most important key to success. You can talk till you’re blue in the face about the goal but until the rubbermeets the road, Little will get done. As they say, the biggest obstacle between you and your goal will be your own front door.

5) Focus
Being Focused on your goal keeps you from getting side tracked.. focus is the catalyst for success. Focus is the one of the keys to tapping that path to infinite wisdom and as Bill Bartman says, he’s never met a successful person who chases two rabbits at the same time. I heard a great quote at a recent Toastmasters meeting on Focus. Be like a postage stamp… Stick to one thing until you get to your destination!

6) Never, Ever Give Up!
When you’ve got a big goal, I can guarantee you one thing, If you don’t come across obstacles or challenges that will test you, your goal simply isn’t that big. Obstacles are stepping stones to success and failure is just another step in the right direction to your goal. Your job is to go from failure to failure until you succeed. Imagine if Thomas Edison, who had thousands of failures until he invented thelight bulb , had decided to quit because he “Failed a few times”? Well I probably wouldn’t even be writing this blog post! So remember, as Winston Churchill Said, NEVER, NEVER, NEVER GIVE UP!

Until next time,

Keep Shining x

Hi there everyone!

For most of you, Jack Canfield needs no introduction. He is one of the leading authorities in the field of personal development and human achievement and a best selling author. Most people have heard of Chicken soup for the soul or the success principles but if you haven’t Jack’s books are amazing!

I am on Jack’s mailing list and he sent an offer out this week which I just had to share. Don’t worry, there’s no financial commitment and I don’t make a penny promoting this either, I just thought it was an AMAZING website.

In today’s day and age, we see a lot of sites where you have to pay for subscription but Jack is giving free membership for a limited period of time. I’ve been doing the courses inside and they’re very good!

Here’s the link… http://www.successwithjack.com

Have fun and Keep shining!

Fahad x

I went for a run this morning which isn’t really that exciting news wise but from being a person who used to run 10 miles every other day to struggling to run 2 miles (I’ll get back to 10 miles!!!), It is special!

After the run, I did some stretches and some shadow boxing… When I was in the peak of my fighting career, I was flexible enough to kick someone even a few inches taller than myself in the face with my shin (In Muay Thai, the discipline I practiced and competed at, you make impact with your shins unlike most traditional martial arts where you make impact with the instep or ball of the foot)

Today, I struggled to get my foot above my own shoulder level… It made me realise that just achieving a goal is not enough. There are so many people out there that wish they could find the miracle cure to lose weight or win the lottery and get some serious money in their possession. I’m sure you would love to win the lottery too, as would I! but the reality is, in order to lose weight and keep it off, be flexible and remain flexible or get rich and stay rich, you’ve got to be able to maintain the goal you’ve achieved through consistent practice and a new level of thinking/lifestyle.

When I talk to people about losing weight (I’m an expert on this subject after going from borderline obesity to becoming a semi professional thai boxer hehe), I always say that weight loss isn’t about cutting calories until you lose weight, it’s about changing your entire lifestyle because the laws of thermogenesis state that the calories you consume that are not burned throughout the day are then stored as fat and as you lose weight, you’ll probably require less maintenance calories throughout your day anyway! (Unless you build a lot of muscle and lead an active lifestyle) and that is the reason most people fail at weight loss. The same applies to the laws of wealth, success and even flexibility… this one law states that whatever goal you achieve, you must develop the lifestyle and mindset to consistently maintain it. In fact, I’m going to call this the law of maintenance (Hey, Bob Proctor and Brian Tracy make up laws all the time so I can too! :p)

Until next time,

Keep shining!

Fahad

As I write this post, millions of people around the UK are watching 2 people who are making their dreams come true…

The show I’m referring to is the X-Factor, a singing contest that is the UK’s equivalent of American Idol.

This is sadly indicative of how things go… more people would rather watch than do… there are always more spectators than players… which would you rather be?

The truth is that you have something in common with the people who made it trough to the finals of the X Factor and that is you’ve been blessed with more potential than you know what to do with. The only difference is, the X Factor competitors combined that potential with passion and took action to make it happen. When you found that talent inside you that you’ve been blessed with, hone it with practice and work and make it your passion, you’ll be able to become world class!

But it will take commitment. Remember I said that success only cares that you’re 110% committed to it? You have to be the doer and not the watcher! let other people watch whilst you are doing, Let others talk whilst you take action but when all is said and done, you will be closer to achieving your full potential!

As one of the founders of the personal development industry, Earl Nightingale said, Lead the field!

Keep shining!

Fahad x

I recently put this as my facebook Status

“SUCCESS IS NOT BUILT ON CONVENIENCE!!! - Success doesn’t care if you can’t find a baby sitter. It doesn’t care that X Factor is on. It doesn’t care that you’ve got a headache and it doesn’t care if the weather is rubbish!!! Success only cares that you…”

The only thing success cares about, in my opinion, is that you are 100% committed to it!

That means you do what needs to be done to bring you towards your goals whether you feel like it or not afterall commitment is having the discipline to do what you may not want to do and as if you’re married to your goals, you do not stray from the path you have chosen.

Bob Proctor says that you choose whether your day will be a success or a failure by making sure you do everything you need to do in any given day. If you do what needs to be done, your day is a success otherwise, it’s a failure and that again is about being committed to success and your goals.

So, if you’re serious about success, Take 100% Responsibility and commit to your goals!

Keep shining!
Fahad x

One of my favourite stories on inspiration comes from public speaking Hall of famer, Jim Cathcart. Jim is a world renowned speaker and author who has written best sellers in the personal development genre.

Back in 1979, He spoke for a franchise outfit by the name of Tidy Car which empowered individuals by giving them the opportunity to have their own auto detailing (Vehicle valeting business for us Brits) business. On this faithful occurrence, one of the audience members was a young man named Tim Seward. Tim was a 19 year old business rookie who had no real experience in the world of business or entrepreneurship and was only armed with enthusiasm and work ethic.

During lunch, he asked Jim if he could give him a motivational quote or phrase that he could use on a daily basis to help motivate him. Mulling this over for a moment, Jim replied, “Tim, I’ll do better then that, I’m going to give you a question you can ask yourself… How will the person you want to become do what you’re about to do!”.

Tim went back home and took Jim’s advice to heart. Although he was just a small outfit, He decided to ask himself the question with everything he did. He decided that the Tim Seward he wanted to be wouldn’t wear jeans and a Tee shirt to work so he made himself a uniform. Eventually, He needed bigger premises and more staff. Tim was doing well for himself.

He even went to a local Chevrolet dealership, get a photograph taken of him in a Corvette and put it around his home and his office.

A few years later on, Jim was invited back to speak to the Tidy Car corporation and to their franchisees. The company ran an incentive that year that the top sales person of the year would win a brand spanking new Chevrolet Corvette.

After his speech, Jim handed over to the Tidy Car president who announced the results of the sales competition. The results were amazing and it was a tight competition. Number 2 beat 3 by one point and numbers 3 to 6 all beat each other by the narrowest of margins with no more than 3 or 4 points between them but what was amazing was the difference between first place and second. The president announced, “Leading number 2 by a staggering 300 points, from Bay City Michigan…. Tim Seward!”

Everyone started cheering and clapping for Tim who went to the stage and started admiring the same car which he had been picturing himself driving for some time!

Jim asked Tim what he had done to achieve such massive growth to which Tim replied, Everyday, I asked myself what would the international sales leader of Tidy Car do what I was about to do. Without knowledge of winning, Tim even announced he had travelled first class one way!

As you can see, this question has some profound effects and when you are striving towards a goal, it is a great idea to ask yourself on a daily basis, “How would the person I am about to become, do what I am about to do”

For more information on Jim Cathcart, Please visit his website.

Until next time,

Keep shining!

Fahad x

“I’m a pretty tough guy. Are you a tough guy? You look pretty tough. So you’ve just got to keep going on going, even when folks are criticizing you, when you know you’re doing it for other people.”

That’s what US President Barack Obama said when a young fourth grader asked him the poignant question, “Why do people hate you”.

Now, I’m not here to talk about politics but this quote from Obama shouldn’t be taken lightly. In fact, in it is great wisdom. You see, every time you step up and outside from what the masses are doing, you’re immediately open to criticism for not following the normal conventions of society.

Have you noticed that? Perhaps you yourself were criticized for trying to do something which you felt was for the greater benefit not just for yourself but for your family and community yet it seems people will always give stick to those who tend to stand out.

My contention is, when people criticize you for what you’re doing, you’ve hit a nerve within them and expose their own weakness. Ever had a cousin or brother in law give you hell because you decided to start a home based business? Sounds funny but it happens, Believe me (and no not the brother in law, My brothers in law couldn’t be cooler!).But the reason this occurs is you’ve stepped up and taken responsibility for your results and you want to help other. Now they might be too afraid or too lazy to join you or do something themselves so rather than lift you up… they drag you down. Kind of like crabs in a barrel!

One of my business colleagues told me that they never have to put a lid on a barrel of crabs for fear of them escaping. Why? because when one does try to venture out, the other crabs just pull them back down. Has that ever happened to you?

Rejection and criticism are a staple for anybody who decides to go from ordinary to extra ordinary. A business person may face rejection, an athlete pain, a leader criticism but if you know what you’re doing is right by your, your family and by your creator then don’t let anyone get you down.

One thing Thai boxing taught me was you’re going to get hit… hard! And even if you get knocked down, you’ve got to get back up and keep coming forward. Remember what Rocky Balboa said, “It ain’t about how hard you can hit but about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward…”

I leave you with a fantastic quote by Theodore Roosevelt,

“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly. So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat”

Remember, they’ve never made a statue of a critic so when you know you’re doing the right thing, be tough and keep moving forward!

Until next time,

Keep Shining!

Fahad x

As some of you may know, I broke my hand last week so, not only am I typing this post with one hand slowly, I have a new insight.

Firstly, if you’re wondering how I broke my hand, here’s how! I had a flat tyre so went to jack up the car and as it got to the right height, I felt as though it was loose. I went to check the stability and bam! The jack slipped and the car landed on my hand, trapping me between it and the jack. After I realised I was not going anywhere, I yelled for help and swiftly ended in the hospital with a broken metacarpal (I am immensely grateful it was nothing more serious!)

Moral of that story is always get help if you don’t know exactly what you’re doing

You see, I’m now of the opinion that whatever happens, good or bad, there are lessons to be learned. As the immortal saying by Napoleon Hill goes, “Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed on an equal or greater benefit.”  and as I tell people, our job is to find and nurture this seed!
Now, I was in a cast until yesterday. At my hospital checkup, the cast was removed and I was sent home.

I immediately felt vulnerable! I started worrying. How would I sleep? What if I aggravated it and why did the doctors remove it so prematurely? I would find myself in positions which would hurt my hand and felt as though I wouldn’t have gotten in those positions if I had my cast. It then occurred to me just why my cast was taken off… As I moved my fingers and tried to get the movement going, I realised that I could now move my fingers more than when I had my cast on! Having many injuries from my career as a Thai boxer, I knew that it’s important to get blood flowing and movement into injured areas to aid healing.

I realised what the cast had become to me. It had become my comfort zone, an area I felt protected even though it could hinder me from getting to where I want to go. It stopped me from moving to my potential even though I felt protection.

You see, you and I are very similar to this analogy I’m sharing with you. We often get in our comfort zones and feel so protected and comfortable even though it hinders our growth and progression. Sometimes we have to remove the casts we’ve applied to ourselves and even though we may feel vulnerable to begin with, when you know it is imperative to your growth to do so, you will find a new comfort in knowing that you’re on the road to success and in my case, a speedy recovery!

So, in conclusion, what comfort zones are you currently clinging to? What “casts” do you need to let go in order to grow and progress and remember, often times when we stretch ourselves we feel uncomfortable. The secret to progress and success is to not stop and return to comfort but to acknowledge the new feeling and to get acquainted to it to grow!

Until next time,

Keep shining!

Fahad x

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