No subject has been explored, examined or exploited more than that of reaching your full potential.  Aristotle explored the concept from a metaphysics view back in 545 B.C.  No doubt the subject was debated even before the Greek philosopher.   Now centuries later, books, DVDs, articles, interviews and any other source available have tried to shed light on the subject.

Different angles on this goal come from viewpoints of religion, self-improvement, metaphysics and the like - all seeking to provide deeper answers.  Why, you ask?  One of the greatest desires of mankind is to reach full potential.

· A longing to be better.

· A quest for the yet to be experienced.

· A hunger for a better life.

· A curiosity of how it could be.

I would like to share a few keys to opening the door to full potential.  I am no Aristotle, but I do love the concept of all of us living better lives, having better businesses and enjoying our passion along the way.

KEY #1:  Overcoming the Fear

Have you ever examined, in your own life, the negative consequences of fear?

· Immobilizes decision making.

· Prevents you from being willing to let go of old habits or ways of thinking in order to change.

· Keeps you locked in self-destructive behavior.

· Can be the roadblock to growth. If not overcome, fear becomes the patterned way of living an unhealthy lifestyle.

Action Step:  List 3 things that you fear the most.  Make a plan to overcome each of them.  Before you can overcome the enemy, you must meet it face to face.  Then you follow the steps.  It may be a good book, self-analysis or you may need to seek professional help.

KEY #2:  Permanently Stop Procrastination

This is a disease that spreads to all, no matter your profession.  Also, the effects can reach all areas of your life.

Huge misnomer:  The idea that you cannot control your bad habits is a myth.  If we could we change our way of thinking and understand that procrastination is really no disease at all, but rather a bad habit to be busted, then we can move forward with correcting it.   In reality, bad habits are impulses.

Here are few that keep us from unlocking the door to full potential:

· I need to call this person today but don't have the time.

· Someone told me of a great book to read but I'm so busy.

· Yes, I should send them a greeting but I forgot.

· I'll do it first thing in the morning.

Action Step:  Write out three things that you have procrastinated on today.  Finish them before you call it a day.  Think about how good it feels that you got it done.

Key #3:  Think and Do

This key will open the door as quickly as any key.  Think about the last six months and do it differently if you need.  Examine your strategy.  Will the next six months be different?

I have found that most of us will make what we think we are worth.  I am not talking about false dreams or goals but the inside of what you really think of yourself.

Ponder these points:

· No one will think of you more than you think of yourself.

· You will get paid what you think deep down you are worth.

· If you do what you think you ought to do, you will be successful.

· Bad thinking is the first roadblock to great success.

Action Step:  Map out what you are going to think and do.  Great thinking leads to great actions.  Without the great actions the thinking is worthless.

Donald Trump said it best:  "You're thinking any way.  You might as well think big".

Just thought you should know.

Have a profitable day,

Steven