Accessorizing for Success

Some days it just seems to take forever – not to mention an imponderable effort – to get going and keep going.  A “quick start” accessory – or two – could be very helpful in getting the job started, and a sustaining accessory or two might be extremely helpful in getting the job done. 

How do we “accessorize” for success?

Many (most?) already do accessorizing either consciously or subconsciously.   But we don’t always use the most effective or enduring “accessories”, and not, generally, for the primary purpose of success.  Truth be told, our ulterior motive for “accessorizing” is often to take us away from our primary mission – or what it would be if we had one.  Prevalent accessories include: Smart phone apps; double-latte cappuccinos; Krispy Kreme donuts; tattoos; specific “routines” (habits); bubblegum; “must-see” TV programs; etc.

However, higher level “accessories” worth considering for more assured success might include the following: 

·         Mission and Purpose (restated frequently). 

·         A Personal Manifesto (“I believe …; I am committed to … ; I will … ; I will not … “)

·         Exercise (gets the “juice” flowing and clears cobwebs)

·         Proper rest and nutrition (keeps the mind alert/focused and the body able)

·         A LIST of priority things that need to be accomplished

·         Readily available reference books/contacts/resource materials

·         A reliable calendaring system

·         A track record of outstanding results to build on

·         A “Reality Check Ratiocination”:  (“If I’m really good, I’ll have something really good to show for it.”)

Personally, when all else fails and the going gets really tough, I bring out my “By God Armor-All Coveralls”. These unique and imposing vestments are only EVER used for 100% engagement in productive endeavors – particularly unpleasant ones (see “Devil’s Alternative”) – and provide essential immunity against distractions, deterrents and dysfunctionalities. 

Each of us should have in our success tool kit a “No-Holds-Barred”, “Get TOIT and DOIT”  “Buck Stops Here”, “Failure is not an option” accessory.  Develop/define your own “ultimate/ultimatum” accessory and apply it as often as necessary to get the job done. 

“RESULTS is the name of the game.  What other game is there?”   Jim Rohn