But how is success achieved?

Success is defined in millions of different ways. The common definition is the accomplishment of an aim or purpose.

Yet notice that the definition does not define how to get there. That’s because the climb to success is different for everyone.

And the climb deals with lots of struggles and troubles. This comes from many falls and failures. But it’s on the mountains of falls and failures that allow us to climb to the top of the mountain.

However, there is a common thread to what delays or derails success. And that comes from the words you use. How are you speaking to yourself?

Are your words taken out of context?

You know when you say “I just can’t do anything right.”? How much of that is true both in your head and in your heart?

Whether you want to admit it or not, the more you say flip-it statements like that, the more they become true to you.

Now you may not feel this way, but deep down you are continuing to create scar tissue of self-doubt, apprehension, not good enough, if only, should have, would have, could have; all statements that put your next steps on hold.

And that naturally occurs because you consistently build a wall of insecurity.

Keep in mind. These are your own words. You’re not comparing. You’re just hearing yourself over and over again.

This is a replay that must stop. Otherwise, your dreams and goals will remain dormant.

So how do you move forward even with the probability of falls and failures?

“Risk your own failure to claim your success.” ~ Kristianne Wargo

The K.I.S.S. ~ Risk your own failure to claim your success!

This begins with a lot of DON’Ts.

• Don’t put this on someone else.
• Don’t blame those who are where you wish you were.
• Don’t play small.
• Don’t sink back when you can stand out.
• Don’t leave the answers for yourself to find.

In fact, you’ve got to A.S.K.!

1. ASK – Ask for help. You are not made to do life alone. You can think of this as a cry for help. Maybe it’s having a listening ear like a coach, confidant, or mentor.
2. SEEK – Strategize the plan to move forward. You can think of this as the grunt work. This is where the plan and preparation take place. Knowledge is power.
3. KNOCK – You have to be on the lookout for opportunities. This is the “take A.I.M.”; going after what matters.

“Risk your own failure to claim your success.” ~ Kristianne Wargo

“Failure is simply a stepping stone to greatness.” ~ Kristianne Wargo

“One step at a time leads to miles of greatness!” ~ Kristianne Wargo

When your head is ready and your heart is willing, take the plunge to greatness. You gotta have a fall before there’s a climb.

Expect the unexpected and take A.I.M. today.

“Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!“