Forget Resolutions—Build a Legacy Instead
What if you began to do something so completely different that you would not only be confident in success but also build a legendary legacy.
Your NEW OPPORTUNITY begins each moment.
In this year of twenty-two, your spirit breath begins anew
To form whichever way you can, a life to span
It's like the wind or rain or snow to lilt however it may go
Or as the river path may flow, the currents eddy often so
To forge a path is never fast, for empires seldom ever last
Legends endure beyond years, built of many trials and tears
What is your New Year's Resolution, and does anyone care? If you brag about it, people will smile and think, "Tell me how you are doing with it in February!" Most New Year's resolutions are short-lived, and old habits are hard to break.
Statistics show that more than 70% of Americans make a New Year's resolution, and over 50% believe they will succeed. In reality, only 9% feel successful by year-end. What are the main reasons for failure to reach their goals?
Unrealistic Goals
No Accountability
Lack of Self-Control
What if you began doing something so different that you would not only be confident of success but also build a legacy? Is it possible? Absolutely! Is it easy? NO! Becoming a legend is not for the lazy or faint of heart; it requires focus and intentionality. Here are four steps to begin your path to legendary success:
Step one: Stop making New Year's Resolutions.
Step two: Discover your Purpose.
Step three: Engage Accountability.
Be Intentional
Step five: Give to others – pass it on!
What you need to know:
It will take longer and cost more than expected. This journey leads to success, not instant fame or fortune.
Expect failures, roadblocks, and detours. These are learning experiences that guide us. Fail forward!
The end will look nothing like you planned at the start; it will be even more wonderful!
I know most readers want to take shortcuts in the process and get results faster because that is how the human spirit works. We want immediate results, and any shortcut will do if we cannot get them. I will share the best way to get faster results, but most will not like it. Here are the three best ways to get legendary results faster.
First: Get an open mind and be willing to change.
Second: Hire a coach.
Third: Engage Accountability.
GET AN OPEN MIND
Do you have an open mind, and how would you know? TEST: Think of an issue you strongly disagree with. Have you researched the other point of view and listened without comment? If not, you do not have an open mind and probably need to buy one. To buy an open mind, you must pay. Coaching will cost you financially.
HIRE A COACH
Not just any coach will do because many misconceptions exist about coaching. If your coach tells you what to do or makes suggestions – FIRE them! That may be mentoring, counseling, or manipulation but it is not coaching. The ICF outlines coaching best practices, and John Maxwell Team coaches follow strict guidelines, but many great coaches exist otherwise.
ENGAGE ACCOUNTABILITY
Not just any accountability person will work best for you. It takes careful thought, planning, and determination to find a good fit. Here are some guidelines:
Choose someone you are not attracted to. No romantic desires or encounters should terminate the accountability. You can continue with a different type of relationship, just not for accountability.
Choose someone who will tell you the truth, whether you like it or not.
Choose someone committed to YOUR objectives and goals.
Choose someone willing to invest time with you.
Again, a coach can provide great accountability, but it will cost you both time and money.
DISCLAIMER
This is my disclaimer. I am not marketing anything to you. I am not taking coaching clients now, nor trying to build a business. I get requests from people wanting to show me how to build a $$$ business in 30 days – thank you, but I am not interested. I am fully busy and engaged, and this is my way of giving back to the community.
No matter where you find yourself in life,
You CAN be very successful and build a lasting, legendary legacy.
RESOURCES
Stats https://www.finder.com/new-years-resolution-statistics
Stats https://discoverhappyhabits.com/new-years-resolution-statistics
ICF International Coaching Federation - https://coachingfederation.org
John Maxwell Team - https://www.johncmaxwellgroup.com/Coach
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H Mark Taylor enjoys living on a farm with his lifelong friend and partner, romping around with their German Shepherd companions, and practicing mindfulness in enjoying life. He is a leadership and life coach with more than 20 years of experience and training, earned his Master's in Information Management from Washington University - St. Louis, and has multiple certifications in Leadership, Project Management, and Cyber Security. H Mark gives all credit to his wife, Young, and to God.
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