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Discover Your Personal Keys to Success

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Before you can set goals that are aligned with your unique definition of success, you need to know what is truly important to you. It’s not about someone else’s expectations, or buying into social norms, or wanting something because… someone did a good job selling an idea. So try to let go of any preconceived ideas about being a super this, or a perfect that, because you think it’s expected of you!

There are no right or wrong answers when you’re declaring your Personal Keys to Success! This is all about you and your Essential Ingredients! And when you are aligned with your true desires, when you follow your unique definition of success, everyone around you gains as well. So choosing what is near and dear to your heart is not a selfish act. Quite the contrary. When you live authentically, you are helping yourself as well as others grow through your example.

A healthy boundary contains us without creating separation! And when you know what you stand for, you dissolve confusion and self-doubt, and gain confidence and clarity. You’ve identified important aspects of your soul path! And when you get clear, you begin to attract more people, ideas and circumstances that are aligned with what we truly value and want.

: Yes You Can … Simply and Joyfully!

Knowing your essential ingredients to a life well-lived gives your life meaning and significance. And it’s easier to say no to the stuff that really doesn’t matter.

As you build your compass, notice the contrasts in your life. Sometimes it’s easier to think about what you don’t want first. By looking briefly at what you don’t like about your current circumstances, for example, not having time for dinner with family or friends, or too many financial peaks and valleys, you gain clarity about what you really want to expand in your experience. The consistent contrasts or areas of struggle in your life provide valuable clues to your soul’s desired areas of growth! Inner conflict or frustration tells us that we are not aligned with what we really want. In other words when our thoughts and actions don’t match what we truly value or want, we feel torn.

This list of essential ingredients is by no means comprehensive; it’s just a guide to get you started.

~~DISCOVER YOUR PERSONAL KEYS TO SUCCESS~~

Close your eyes and find your center, calm place. Take a few deep, yet gentle breaths. Breathe in peace … and release any anxieties, issues, “shoulds”, or tension, of any kind. Breathe in inner knowing, and relaxation. Release any ideas of doubt or confusion. Ask you Higher Self to light the way! This is a time to relax, have fun and listen to the wisdom of your heart.

1) Let your eyes scan the list of essential ingredients. What resonates with you? Which qualities feel most important to you? Is there something missing from the list that you would have included?

2) Write down everything that speaks to you, including anything you have a critical reaction to. Sometimes when we react strongly, it is our ego’s way of trying to keep us safely in our comfort zone, or perhaps the inner critic pops up with “yeah.. wouldn’t that be nice” or “well, maybe someday”. Observe those thoughts with curiosity, but don’t buy into them! For now, simply let those thoughts float by, and refocus on what’s truly important to you from your soul perspective. Ask your Higher Self if this quality represents something you’d enjoy experiencing more in your life. Then write it down on your list if the answer is yes, and move on to the next example.

3) After you’ve written down your keys to success from this list of examples, ask if there is anything else that’s important to you, that’s not represented here? Pause for a few moments and allow yourself to receive any images, memories or thoughts that may give you the answer you seek. If nothing comes after a few minutes, move onto the next step. If there’s something you need to know, it’ll come to you as you move forward.

4) Now narrow your list down to 4 preferably, and no more than 5 Personal Keys to Success. Resist the temptation to over-analyze and have fun with this! Compare the aspects on your list. Ask is this more important to me than that? If I had to give up anything on this list what would it be? Through the process of elimination, you’ll be able to narrow down your list so that you can create a health boundary and compass.

Your core desires act as a compass and healthy boundary to keep you pointed to your True North. For when you know what’s truly important, it’s easier to make decisions that are consistent with who we truly are, and what you really want. I

Add your personal keys to success to your planning templates and practices. Refer to your personal keys to success before committing to a goal, or making an important decision.

You deserve all that life has to offer, so believe in yourself. Allow self-discovery to connect you with more purpose in everything you are and do. You are so worth it!

May you know great joy and prosperity in every area of your life,

Copyright© Laura Cardone 2009. All Rights Reserved. This is a Daily Discovery Series edition. www.profitswithpurpose.com is for progressive thinkers, conscious business owners and other adventurous souls who are redefining success ~ celebrate your life!

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