From Dreamer to Go-Getter: Ten Inspiring Lessons
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From Dreamer to Go-Getter Ten Inspiring Lessons by: A.M. Morgan
1. A DREAM
TO PURSUE
3. LESSONS TO
LEARN
2. A GO-GETTER ATTITUDE &
TAKING ACTION
Focus: Path from Dreamer to Go-Getter
Do You have a Dream? Now Uncover What to Do
Time to Explore the Ten Lessons To Become the Go-Getter You Always
Wanted to Be !PROCEED!NEXT
Lesson 1- BE YOURSELF
!“To be yourself in a world that is
constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest
accomplishment.”!Ralph Waldo Emerson!!
!Call to Action:!
Dream Big!Be Creative !
Live Authentically Loud !Learn to Move Forward!
Love Your True Self!
Lesson 2- STUDY THE GREATS
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!Success leaves clues through the dreams of others
• Read the book “Outliers” by Malcolm Gladwell which study’s successful greats to gain insight on how the theory of 10,000 hours of practice is attributed to success more than you think.
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WHAT DOES!SUCCESS =
Lesson 3- APPRECIATE THE SUPPORT OF ! STRANGERS
“Become a cheerful receiver of support in places you least expect by accepting blessings from people you
least expect.”
!
• Let go of the burden of holding a grudge for someone you know not supporting you
• Limit your interactions with naysayers
• Don’t be surprised when a stranger offers support of your dreams
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Lesson 4- DON’T IGNORE SIGNS ! OF BURNOUT
Desire for work and life balance, making time for
relaxation
Lesson 5- NETWORKING CLUES
!“One of the challenges in networking is everybody
thinks it's making cold calls to strangers. Actually, it's the people who already have strong trust relationships with you, who know you're dedicated, smart, a team
player, who can help you.” Reid Hoffman
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\
Lesson 6- WHAT YOU DON’T ! KNOW WILL HURT YOU
“One of the greatest mistakes of successful people is the assumption, “I behave this way, and I achieve
results. Therefore, I must be achieving results because I behave this way.” Marshall Goldsmith, Author
“What Got You Here Won't Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful”
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Lesson 7- DON’T FAKE IT UNTIL ! YOU MAKE IT
“Are you truly ready to be great? You can’t fake having true business acumen. When you don’t
know how to take action toward implementing your dreams in an opportunity filled environment you
will fold under pressure.” !
Quick tips: • Never over promise and under deliver your
reputation will suffer a great hit. • It is easy to think as highlighted earlier in this
discussion what got you to a current position will simply open the door to the next.
• The truth is the only thing that matters are the results you achieve from one opportunity to the next.
!!
Lesson 8- YOU NEED A PERSONAL ! BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Do you have your own personal board of directors?
Here’s the benefits to you and your board of directors:
• The board of directors offers instant feed-back on ideas you can be working on and most always are smarter than you in your room for growth areas.
• You want to make sure your board of directors aligns with the moral compass you have for your life and all that you do.
• Gain a powerful board of directors by first and foremost adding value to their lives.
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Lesson 9- CELEBRATE SUCCESSES
Do you celebrate all of your accomplishments?
• Celebrate and really enjoy the moments where a job well done is a well-deserved compliment for you.
• Check in to see where you are in your goals and accomplishments list and add new goals
• Don’t become too comfortable and rest on your previous successes raise the bar to achieve more
!!!!!
Lesson 10- DREAM &! GO INTO ACTION
“Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these, 'It might have been.’”
John Greenleaf Whittier, Poet Maud Muller - Pamphlet
• Keep your head to the sky failure is never the end of your story if you don't want it to be
• Don’t forget to smile
• Don’t wonder what might have been take action to make things happen instead
• Be a relentless go-getter taking daily steps to achieve your dreams
Final Note for Go-Getters !
“Inspire others, speak your truth and believe you are good enough to be who you are.”
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