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“Try Not. Do or do not. There is no try.” Yoda
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Article Overview: Belief is powerful. When you believe you can achieve something no matter how challenging, big or small you will commit to do what is necessary to make it happen. Therefore, whether you believe in mediocrity or results you will achieve what you believe.
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“Try Not. Do or do not. There is no try.” Yoda
Many
people are familiar with Yoda, a very wise Jedi Master from Star Wars, who was
charged to train Luke Skywalker in how to use his “force.” This quote is from
the scene where Luke was trying to mentally, by using his ‘force,’ pull his
plane from the muck of a swamp. Luke told Yoda he would try and he failed.
A very
influential mentor of mine used to say time and time again. “There is no A for
effort in business.” I grew up like many with the belief that trying my best
was good enough. However, I have learned in 25 years of business that there is
a strong connection between these two quotes. “There is no A for effort” really
means it is all about the results you achieve and it is not about the attempt
and to Yoda’s point, trying is merely
an attempt.
In order
to accomplish results and excel at what you do, you must have the skills but
more importantly you need to believe you can do it. Trying is a self-limiting
belief. After Luke attempted and failed, Yoda used his “force” to save the
plane. Luke watched in amazement and when Yoda was finished, Luke said to Yoda,
“I don’t believe it.” and Yoda’s response was, “That is why you fail.”
Belief is
powerful. When you believe you can achieve something no matter how challenging,
big or small, you will commit to do what is necessary to make it happen. You
will learn what you need to learn. You will commit whatever time is necessary
and you will seek out qualified assistance when needed. Because your belief is
so strong you will access whatever resources are necessary to make it happen
and you will cross the finish line victorious.
An
attitude of trying will never propel you to take the extra step because your
measuring stick of “I tried” gives you permission to walk away based on what is
believed to be a good enough effort. People and businesses often fall short due
to this simple but powerful belief. I mentioned earlier that belief is
powerful. Therefore whether you believe in mediocrity or results, you will
achieve what you believe.
Yoda also
told Luke to “unlearn what you have learned.” If you are used to “trying”
unlearn your way into a new belief of achievement. Here are some ideas that may
help you.
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Use positive affirmations and say them multiple times
a day.
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Surround yourself with people who will positively
reinforce your plan and push you to excel.
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Align with a coach to hold you accountable to your
personal development.
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Find a mentor who has accomplished similar results to
what you are looking for and become a sponge.
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Become a voracious learner.
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Surround yourself with positive messages.
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Disconnect from the naysayers in your life. Your
success has nothing to do with their ‘I tried and can’t’ attitude so don’t let
them hold you back.
Luke
finally got it. So, when will you?
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About the Author: Tammy Kohl RSS for Tammy's articles - Visit Tammy's website www.resourceassociatescorp.com www.theinstituteforsustainability.com 800-762-6227 Tammy Kohl, President of Resource Associates Corporation, has been with the corporation since 1986. During that time she has held a series of increasingly responsible positions until her appointment in January 2002 to the position of President. Tammy's experience in working with personal clients and RAC affiliates has given her practical and extensive experience in the areas of creating customer value, comprehensive knowledge of RAC and TQI processes, and generating results on both the personal and organizational level. This knowledge and experience is invaluable in establishing the future course of Resource Associates Corporation on a national and international level. As part of her duties as Executive Vice President she was responsible for managing the production, customer service and affiliate support areas of the corporation. This knowledge and understanding of running operations gives her an in depth and well rounded working knowledge of how to run a successful business. In addition to her business sustainability, management and people skills she is proficient in setting strategic directions and accomplishing them. Tammy holds a degree in Business Administration. She is the founder of The Institute for Sustainability, an instructor for Achievement Seminars International and heads the RAC Executive Committee. Click here to visit Tammy's website   A Vision for Sustainability Delegating the Right Way Leadership Responsibility Leading in Times of Change Defining Sustainability |
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