Years ago, I had a toy called a Magic 8 Ball. This black billiard ball looking toy seemed to have all the answers to my past, present and future. And, when it didn’t – I shook the ball again and awaited the cloudy answer to appear.
It’s not rocket science to know that it is NOT wise to put your trust and future in someone or something.
But all too often we do accept the opinion of another person WITHOUT knowing if they are qualified or skilled in that area to share an opinion.
Often, we base our movie selection, restaurant choice or television watching all based on what a person says.
In another area of life, many people read their daily horoscope, and then wrap our day around that day’s reading.
We laugh at the Magic 8 Ball because at times the answers fit well with the questions – but other times, they are completely pointless.
As a Life Coach and Leadership Trainer, I can offer this advice. First, be intentional. Know where you are going and what you want to achieve. Formulate your schedule, your actions and your research around reaching that goal.
Second, only take advice from people who are successful in THAT area. I would never get dental advice from a barber. Yet, many people make that mistake on a daily basis. Seek out a successful person and pick their brain. CAUTION: Be respectful of their time. Arrive at your meeting with them ready to take notes, have questions written down AND listen more than you talk.
Then, be prepared to implement an action plan. The mentor or advice giver will be happy to see you have put wheels to what he or she has said. And, they will be more likely to offer more advice.
I cannot tell you how many people I have met with seeking advice, who never take action after our meeting. Then they call me to schedule a second meeting….which I never give to those who do nothing.
So, the real magic is you – not in the 8 ball.
Have a great week
Ron
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