Here is a method that is helping executives accomplish more:
There is one fundamental insight behind all personal accomplishment. That insight is that your expectations are driving your results. The fact is, you get what you expect in life, not what you say you want.
The challenge:
The problem for most is that we have not been taught how to properly manage our expectations so they become actual results. Instead, expectations are lowered to match what we now have. This can create a status quo condition that feeds on itself. Nothing can really change until new and higher expectations are introduced. You govern your entire week through your expectations and they must be self managed.
My suggestion is to learn how you can constantly (at least weekly) review your expectations to correspond with your desires. (This requires that you know what you want. Desire first, expectations second).
Why expectations are so powerful for accomplishing what you desire:
To help give this topic some context, here are several points related to the power of expectations:
- You rise or fall to meet the exact level of your expectations
- Your future is limited by only your imagination and expectations.
- Trust your desire, expect the best of yourself and accomplish whatever you want to accomplish because the talent needed comes with the expectation.
- You awaken in others the same outlook and expectation you hold toward them
- Expectations you have of others will shape their behaviors and outlook.
- Whatever it is you desire or face, adopt the expectation “you will make it work” and watch the amazing progress you will make.
- What you think and expect means more to your future success than anything else in your life.
A method to accomplish more:
I am always asking clients, “What did you expect?” That question forces you to look inside and see what you are really thinking about a situation or your own progress. We always expect something. The question simply brings it to your awareness.
Action idea: 2 questions:
Ask yourself these two questions several times each week. The questions enable you to see inside yourself make adjustments and become a more accomplished person. The inner look will force you to stay in touch with your vision and that you are the one to make it happen. Ultimately you will be skilled at thinking in terms of advancement and staying true to expectations that support that advancement. Your passion for what’s possible will flourish.
The questions:
- What is it you most want in this situation?
- What do you expect will happen?
Try this. It is something you can start today on any are you choose.
Best,
Richard Reardon
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Real world examples:
Obviously the approach has application in any area of your business at any level. Delving into these two questions, along with the conversation they spark can lead to quick and doable changes. Here are three examples
A Sales Manager developed an entirely new system for accountability for new account results
A Business owner surfaced and eliminated seven items that quietly blocked progress for many months
A self employed professional changed his service offering to be more in line with his interests and passion
