Discover Your Resources

Connecting with the right resources will make or break careers, relationships, dreams, goals and life. Therefore, it becomes imperative to be clear on our purpose and focus, the results we are looking for and actively seek honest feedback.



Once we know the purpose of our attention, our goals, our energy, then finding the right resources becomes somewhat easier. Does this story sound familiar? we meet a person who suggests that we invest in an amazing opportunity. This opportunity is exciting, and yet does not relate to our purpose or results. In reality, it's a "get rich quick" scheme. No surprise, we lose time and money. Hard lesson to learn but we seem destined to step into this trap. Look for resources that align with your interests. It becomes a win-win, not a win-lose situation.



To be really clear about our results now is critical. Let's look at Steve Jobs, founder of Apple. One of the results he is always focused on to create "functional and elegant" products. (Source: Wikipedia.com) Because he is clear on his results, he is a great resource. I want to achieve "functional and elegant" products and services - so guess what - Steve Jobs is a resource that I can study, even if I haven't met him face-to-face yet.

Actively seeking honest feedback is another valuable technique to discovering resources. Discernment is essential when building a strong resource connect. Some people give direct, honest feedback. It is clear and useful or not, but there it is. It's up to us to decide what to do with the information. Then there is feedback that sounds great, even makes us feel great, but it really isn't helpful. If the feedback feels like it's inflating the ego - it probably is. Conversely, when the feedback is always negative - nothing is ever right - then that is ego destroying. In either case, this resource has to change or leave. Once you know your purpose, focus and results, the feedback needs to be focused to help you gain insight, clarity, or some other form of validation.

Discover the resources that help you become that extraordinary CEO in work and life.