A Recipe for Success in 4 Easy Steps

Every self development guru has a different approach to success, but what people really want is a simple recipe for success that produces results under any circumstance. I’ve been using such a formula for years. When you see how well this works, you’ll easily make this a part of your results getting routine. After a while, you’ll forget you’re actually doing it.

I did not come up with this formula myself. I learned it from Tony Robbins’ “Personal Power II” home audio series. In a nutshell, it’s a four step formula for achieving results in any area of your life.

The great thing about this is that it is subject matter neutral. The formula doesn’t care what you want to achieve, but there are some guidelines. The hardest part of this may be that any doubts or fears you have based on beliefs and experiences need to be put aside if this is going to work for you.

To accomplish anything of great value usually takes a bit of a leap of faith. You have to learn to “get out of your own way” and take action regardless of doubt.

In simplicity lies great power, and this system is no exception. Imagine a complex invention like the automobile and all its moving parts and interdependent systems. Now, imagine that same complex invention without the many components that contain the simplest of inventions, the wheel. The automobile is nothing without the power of the wheel.

It’s possible that you might be tempted to dismiss this system for being too obvious and too simple. It won’t take long, however, for you to see the simple power in this recipe for success.

Motivation initiates action. Motivation, however, is easily lost and needs to be renewed. Following the guidelines in this recipe will help you to keep on track and renew your motivation. Below is the formula for success that works to get you what you want.

1. Decide on your outcome – You must decide on what you want. You can’t get where you want to go if you don’t have a destination in mind. Determine what it is you really want and make up your mind to get it. It sounds obvious, but most people spend much of their time wishing and very little time deciding.

2. Take action—Now that you know where you want to go, you have to take action in order to get there. This requires you to make a second decision to take immediate action on your first decision. Make a commitment to taking those actions that will move you toward your desired outcome. In order to do this, you must put aside all fear and doubt. Like Nike, “just do it.”

3. Track progress—Check your progress and notice what is working and what is not. Do more of what is working, and change or drop what is not working. Keep fine tuning your actions until you achieve the results you want.

4. Model someone successful—One of the quickest ways to success is to find someone who has what you have, and then do what they did to get it. Modeling means copying what works. You can then improve upon it by monitoring your progress and adjusting.

I invite you to try this simple recipe for success for the next 30 days. Once you see that it works, please share it with a friend.