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THE TEN STEPS TO SELF-RELIANCE
Written by: Roger IngbretsenArticle Overview: The best way to succeed in today’s crazy economic environment is to become as self-reliant as possible. No matter what the state of the economy, you need to know who you are, your strengths, talents, skills and what you want to achieve.
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THE TEN STEPS TO SELF-RELIANCE
The best way to succeed in
today’s crazy economic environment is to become as self-reliant as possible. In
order to succeed, you must be different and interesting…you need to make your
mark. No matter what the state of the economy, you need to know who you are, your
strengths, talents, skills and what you want to achieve. You must then become
focused, actively engaged and passionate about attaining your goal. This is the
essence of “being self-reliant.” The following ten steps will take you a long
way in your journey of becoming a more self-reliant individual.
1. It
all begins with becoming self-aware. You must identify values, beliefs,
feelings and emotions as well as other personal attributes that help you
clearly pinpoint your strengths, weaknesses and differentiating factors of
self. When you truly know who you are, it colors your decision-making process
in the most correct shade of truth for you.
2. Self-inquiry
must be high on your list because of the importance of having an inquisitive
mind in an age where knowledge is the currency, which buys success. Seeking
information from many sources and staying informed, opens up many more
possibilities.
3. Commitment
to life-long learning is key. Your focus on personal development must be a
never-ending process. Your ability to learn and continually expand your skills
will be the most important ability to perfect, now and in the future.
4. You
must explore and create opportunities. Your talent to exercise your research
skills to identify, investigate, interpret, assess and seize the chance to make
a significant impact will greatly affect your self-reliance.
5. Continual
action planning must become second nature. Using your time effectively to
identify steps needed to reach a goal, evaluate your progress and prepare contingency
plans to help assure forward motion, are all important in providing the answer
to the questions: Where am I now? Where do I want to be? What do I need to do
to get there? How will I know when I have arrived?
6. Taking
risks is a major part of the game. As you develop your self-reliance skills,
you will become more comfortable at taking a myriad of risks, better at coping
effectively with uncertainty, more creative and innovative, and better at
adapting to ever changing circumstances.
7. Networking
with others is the hallmark of the information age. Just like the network
technology you use or come in contact with, you too must develop a network of
relationships consisting of business associates, colleagues, mentors, coaches
and friends. This type of support network will provide you with valuable advice
and support. It will also provide an excellent feedback system for your
innovative ideas, thoughts and concepts.
8. The
political awareness to negotiate effectively will open doors for you as you
learn to navigate in the new economy. Like it or not, it is very important for
you to understand the power struggles, hidden tensions and location of power
and influence within your organization. This awareness allows you to more
effectively consider the interests and concerns of all stakeholders and
increases your ability to reach “win-win” agreements.
9. The
art of self-promotion is a positive attribute. Your ability to promote your
strengths, talents and abilities for the greater good of the organization, in a
convincing manner, is key to promoting your intellectual capital in an economy
where knowledge is an absolute must, in the decision making process.
10.
A self-reliant person must exercise leadership qualities. A self-reliant person
does not stand around wondering what is happening. You must make things happen!
You should help others as you have helped yourself.
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About the Author: Roger Ingbretsen RSS for Roger's articles - Visit Roger's website  Roger is a member of the International Coaching Federation. Additionally, he has completed many professional training programs attaining numerous certifications, a few of which include: The Harvard Law School “win-win” negotiation process, the Center for Creative Leadership “360-Degree Feedback” evaluation process and “Coach the Coach” program, the Zenger Miller “Team Training Certification Seminar” and “Executive Coaching” practices from the Professional School of Psychology, California. He is also a qualified administrator of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator personality inventory.
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