Help Yourself to Future Success

7/31/2019 Help Yourself to Future Success

1/39

Help Yourself To Future Suc-

cess

ByJeremy Francis

www.buyandtrain.com
http://www.buyandtrain.com/http://www.buyandtrain.com/


2/39

ForwardAbout the book.

Have you ever wondered why some people live such fulfilled lives and why some

simply fail to achieve success? Why it is that some people create a future for them-

selves and others fail to? Why are some people so happy with their life and others

are not? Then this book is for you.

To unlock the keys to living a successful, self-fulfilled life there are seven steps to

take. Learn to use these seven steps and you will, as a result, be a much happier

person as you achieve the future success you desire.

Use the simple but effective ideas in this book to advance your career, build a suc-

cessful way of life and enjoy your successes. And enjoy a new found confidence

that you are doing all that is necessary to live a truly self-fulfilled life.

Note The book contains a number of useful links for which you

will need an INTERNET CONNECTION. The exercises contained in

the book are not interactive. To complete these you will need to

use a PAPER COPY of the book.

About Jeremy Francis

Jeremy Francis has worked in human resource development for over 30 years.

From a background in Training and Development within leading British and American

banks in 1982 he became a self-employed Human Resource Development Consul-

tant working with blue chip corporates. He founded Rhema Group in 1985 with the

aim of providing customised human resource development solutions globally throughthe use of consultancy, instructor led training, coaching, psychometric assessments

and learning and development resources.

He is now CEO of Buy and Train (www.buyandtrain.com) which provides online,

downloadable training and personal development resources.
http://www.buyandtrain.com/http://www.buyandtrain.com/


3/39

Jeremy is an author and keynote speaker frequently speaking at International Hu-

man Resource Development Conferences.

His most recent paper was published by The HR Director Magazine and was entitled

Globalisation of Business and the Challenge of Aligned Training and DevelopmentIssues.

His most recent keynote speaker assignments were an address to the HR Directors

of leading Russian Companies in Moscow on Best Practices in Human Resource

Development within Europe, and a presentation at The Middle East HR Conference

and Expo in Dubai on the topic of Excellence Through Advanced Training and De-

velopment.

Testimonials

Jeremy brings an expert, calm, engaging and stimulating approach to the most chal-lenging of scenarios. I first hired Jeremy to work with me on a global change man-agement programme that required my staff to embrace and adopt a range of new be-haviours and competencies in order for the business to continue delivering accelerat-ed growth.Jeremy is an expert in leadership, management and staff behaviour issues. He ishighly professional, has a fine eye for detail and is able to engage with the client at avery detailed level to ensure optimum results. His preparation and delivery are exem-plary and once the job is complete he will ensure on-going contact to help measure

overall effectiveness of the programme and that his work has helped deliver the de-sired results.Andy Soloman, Global Business Director, Platts

Jeremy Francis has played a significant role in the design, creation and delivery ofmany programmes for managers within the English Language Teaching Division ofCambridge University Press.

He has always been meticulous in the creation of the content, which he customisesas appropriate, and his style of delivery is very engaging. The feedback we have re-

ceived from his sessions on Leading Teams, Coaching and Mentoring, PerformanceManagement and Managing Change have all received excellent feedback from thedelegates.Barbara Charlton, Sales Operations Director, Cambridge University Press

Having worked with Jeremy and his team for more than 20 years I can recommendhis services to any organisation undertaking significant changes , setting up newsales processes and launching new products.Jeremy is great to work with - extremely client centered and full of innovative ideas.Iparticularly appreciate the web based training capability and the international partner

network.David Galloway, Global Business Manager, Linde Healthcare


4/39

COPYRIGHT PROTECTION NOTICE

All rights reserved

This e-book is published by Jeremy Francis, June 2012

Text Jeremy Francis, June 2012

This material (including additional handouts and exercises) is protected under

the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. No part of this material may bereproduced, circulated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronicor mechanical, including photocopying, audio or video recording, or any otherinformation storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing fromJeremy Francis 15 Prospect Row, Brompton, Gillingham Kent ME7 5AL.

Any unauthorised use of this material constitutes a criminal offence, in addi-tion to exposing the user to civil penalties.

Important note about the illustrations

The images in this e-book are the copyright of Jeremy Francis and can-

not be reproduced without his permission.


5/39

Contents

Chapter One Help yourself 1

Chapter Two Getting to know your values 3

Chapter Three Getting to know your talents and 6strengths

Chapter Four Getting to know your interests 12

Chapter Five Your physical environment preferences16

Chapter Six Your working style preferences 20

Chapter Seven Your emotional make-up 24

Chapter Eight Your intuitive and rational self 27

Chapter Nine Defining the real you 30

Chapter Ten Defining your future success 31

Chapter Eleven Making it happen 33


6/39

Chapter One-Help Yourself-

This is unashamedly a book about self-help. Its about self-help on the most important question you will

ever face What do I want to do with my life? Nobody else can answer this question for you and no-

body else should! Its your life and you own the responsibility for your own fulfilment and happiness.

The problem is how to unbundle the key ingredients to your future success. And then decide what you

need to do to deliver that future success.

Why is self-awareness so important?

Psychologists have found that fully functioning people have four intelligences which are integrated and

harmonised.

Mental Intelligence: (IQ)The ability to analyse, reason, think abstractly, use language, visualize

and comprehend

Physical Intelligence: (PQ)

The bodys intelligence, that manages the bodys circuitry

Emotional Intelligence: (EQ)

Ones self-knowledge , self-awareness, social sensitivity, empathy, andability to communicate successfully with others [Right brain]

Spiritual Intelligence: (SQ)

Now accepted as mainstream in scientific enquiry and

philosophical/psychological discussion. Spiritual Intelligence is the cen-tral and most fundamental of all intelligences because it becomes thesource of guidance for the other three. Spiritual intelligence represents

our drive for meaning and our connection with the infinite.

You will see that self-awareness falls into the category of Emotional Intelligence. Self-awareness is to

do with ones self-knowledge, social sensitivity, empathy and an ability to communicate successfully

with others.

1 Jeremy Francis 2012


7/39

For many people gaining an accurate perception of self is a real challenge. It can be very challenging

to discover the real you and to answer questions such as:

What makes you tick?

What motivates you?

When do you give off your best?

How do you see yourself in interactions with others?

What blind spots do you have?

How balanced are you?

These are all critical questions that we need to find answers to if we are to successfully gain an accu-

rate picture of our REAL SELF.

Given that of all the four intelligences this area of Emotional Intelligence and Self-Awareness is proba-

bly the greatest contributor to our personal success it is worth taking time to do some thorough self-

analysis and this is what the seven diagnostics in this book are designed to achieve.

You are about to find out more about yourself than possibly ever before. Enjoy the experience and gain

from it!

Help yourself to your future success. You will never look back.



8/39

Chapter Two-Getting to Know Your Values-

What do we mean by values?

Our values are our core beliefs about what is important to us as a human being.

Our values are our moral compass determining what we believe is right or wrong and what our pri-

orities should be.

Our values guide us when decision-making or problem-solving.

Our values come to the surface in times of crisis.

We put time and effort into the things we value.

Our values may change over time but only WE can change our values.

Not all our values are of equal importance.

Our happiness as a human being depends largely on the satisfaction of our values.

Getting to know your values is a useful starting point in the journey of growing self-awareness.



9/39

Your Personal ValuesHave a look at the following list of possible values. Indentify FIVE which are the most important to you.You can add to the list if you wish. Place a tick in the first column against the five. Then in the next col-umn prioritise them 1 = highest to 5 = lowest.

Values Tick Five Rank 1 to 5

ACHIEVEMENT (producing concrete results)

ADVANCEMENT(getting on in the company)

VARIETY (new experiences and change)

BELONGING (being part of a team)

COMPETING (being in competition)

HELPING (supporting others)

CREATIVITY (coming up with new ideas)

SECURITY(steady, safe job)

APPRECIATION (being thanked and valued)

HOME LIFE (protecting home life)

FREEDOM (little interference)

MEANING(wholesome and meaningful work)

HEALTH (mental and physical well being)

LEADERSHIP (having leadership responsibility)

SELF ESTEEM (feeling good about yourself)

INTEGRITY (acting honestly and truthfully)

CHALLENGE (taking on demanding tasks)

ORDER (tranquil, stable environment)

PERSONAL GROWTH (developing new skills)

FUN (having a good time)

INFLUENCING (impacting events and people)

STATUS (being considered important)

TECHNICAL (using technical abilities)

ACCOUNTABILITY (being responsible for results)

LEARNING (growing in insight and wisdom)

REWARD (opportunity for high salary)

SPIRITUAL GROWTH (growing in your faith)

RELATIONSHIPS (growing long lasting friendships)

OTHERS (Please Add)



10/39

Personal Values Exercises

1. Challenge your values

Are the top five values REALLY your values or are they what you would like them to be?

Challenge yourself. Do you put effort into satisfying these values? Do they really guide

your decision-making?

Change your values list if necessary to be a true reflection of what you really deem to be

important.

2. Are you satisfying your values?

Are you making the right decisions to really satisfy your values? Do you need to make any

changes in your job, your personal life, or life-style to give more satisfaction of your values

and to increase your personal happiness?

What do you need to change?

3. Are your values changing?

What is causing a change in your values? Your situation? Your age? Your conscience?

What will you need to do to evidence this change in your values? What different beha-

viours will you adopt? How will you spend your time differently? Write down your answers

below.

CHANGING VALUES BEHAVIOURS

I need to.........



11/39

Chapter Three-Getting to know your TALENTS and

STRENGTHS-Each one of us is born with natural gifts, talents and strengths. These enable us to do some-

thing easily, which we enjoy, and which brings us pleasure and personal success.

We get better at the things we naturally do well.

We contribute our best in a team environment when we are able to use our natural strengths.

Our self-esteem improves when we are using our natural gifts.

We enjoy life more when we are exercising our natural strengths.

We give of our best when we operate in our area of natural gifting.

It is therefore very important that we know our natural talents and strengths and seek out ways

to use them more for our personal satisfaction and to meet the needs of others.



12/39

Talents Survey

Talents or skills are inherent abilities which each of us possess and which we bring to bear in

our professional or personal lives. They are an important resource in improving our perfor-

mance and our satisfaction with our work because we are usually best at what we enjoy and

what we are naturally gifted to do.

The time proven strategy of building a business by focussing on its strengths also holds true in

achieving high performance at an individual level. We each have talents (or job strengths) and

weaknesses. Whilst it is good to address our weaknesses and to be competent when it comes

to job requirements it is also important to grow and develop our strengths. A big contribution to

our motivation is to do with maximising our talents. Increasingly our success will depend on

promoting and developing our strengths and talents.

This Questionnaire is designed to help you identify your talents and strengths and then to plan

how you might use them more in your life to both improve your performance and increase your

job satisfaction.


MAXIMISEYOUR

TALENTS(strengths)

ADDRESS YOUR WEAKNESSES

JOBCOMPETENCELINE


13/39

Talents, Skills and Strengths

INSTRUCTIONS

Listed below are 40 talents, job skills, and strengths. Circle 10 which you believe you possess

and that you would like to use more in your life.

Team Management Skills

1. Setting challenging, achievable objectives.

2. Planning actions for achieving objectives; setting priorities.

3. Delegating effectively.

4. Monitoring and managing performance team/individual.

5. Assessing results and taking corrective action.

Decision-Making and Problem Solving Skills

6. Diagnosing complex problems effectively.

7. Discussing problems and creating solutions with relevant people.

8. Presenting solutions to complex matters clearly and convincingly.

9. Using creative thinking techniques effectively.

10. Using critical judgment to make effective decisions without all the facts.

Process Improvement

11. Pursuing continuous improvement and beneficial change.

12. Creatively questioning existing practices.

13. Looking for and evaluating a variety of alternatives.

14. Initiating actions/ideas that are focussed on business/customer needs.

15. Improving the use of internal resources; working SMARTER.



14/39

Change Management Skills

16. Responding positively to changing requirements.

17. Creating and communicating a vision for the future.

18. Using an effective change management process.

19. Handling peoples different reactions to change effectively.

20. Keeping key stakeholders committed to change initiatives.

Communication Skills

21. Influencing others effectively.

22. Asking probing questions to get the full picture from of others.

23. Listening effectively.

24. Being clear and concise.

25. Varying own communication style to reflect the style needs others.

Leadership and Motivation Skills

26. Providing vision and giving direction to others.

27.Responding to the motivation needs of others.

28.Gaining commitment to personal goals from others.

29.Self confidence and belief in own ability.

30.Using enthusiasm, energy and perseverance to create willing followers.

Personal Effectiveness

31.Managing own time effectively.

32.Being well planned and organised.

33.Creating clear and concise written communications.

34.Presenting to others effectively.

35.Using holistic thinking.

Performance Management

36.Giving performance feedback to employees.

37.Solving individual employee performance problems.

38.Coaching and mentoring employees.

39.Handling employee grievances.40.Developing employees potential.

Add any other talents not covered in the list.

Now fill in the Summary Sheet which follows.



15/39

SUMMARY SHEET

From these select three talents you would like to develop further.

1.

2.

3.

How could you use these more effectively in your life in a way which would increaseyour motivation?

How would you and others benefit?



16/39

What ideas do you have to develop your three areas of talent?

Personal Development Ideas

Talent 1

Talent 2

Talent 3



17/39

Chapter Four-Getting to know your INTERESTS-

The things that interest us give us pleasure.

Our interests contribute to us being well rounded people with a balanced life style.

Our interests are closely allied to our values and gifts in that we generally pursue interests

which add to our values satisfaction and contribute to a growth in our natural talents.

Interests may be work-related, outside of work related, or both.

It is important that we understand our interests, whats behind our liking of these activities, and

that we seek out opportunities to gain more experience of them. This will add to our sense of

personal growth and development.



18/39

Getting to know your INTERESTS

Think about yourself within and outside work.

1. What activities that require manual labour or physical prowess do you enjoy? Why?

Give an example of when you really enjoyed this activity.

1. What activities that require specialist, technical knowledge or know how do you en-

joy?

Give an example of one activity that gave you particular pleasure.

1. What activities that require involvement with people do you enjoy?

Give an example of a particularly enjoyable occasion you enjoyed with others.

1. What activities which require skills of creativity or innovation do you enjoy?

Give an example of when you used this skill to good effect.

1. What activities that require financial and/or administrative skill do you enjoy?

Give an example of when you exercised this interest.

1. What other types of activity do you enjoy?

Give examples.



19/39

Prioritising your INTERESTS

1. From the previous questions list down all the activities you enjoy, in priority order.

1. On which of the activities do you spend the most time?

1. In which of the activities do you spend most time developing your knowledge/skills?

1. Finally prioritise your top FIVE interests, starting with the most important down to (relat-

ively) the least important.



20/39

Growing your INTERESTS

List below your fop FIVE interests. Alongside each, list opportunities for growing your knowl-

edge, insight, skill and experience of each area of interest.

INTERESTS OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH



21/39

Chapter Five-Your PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT prefer-

ences-Your physical environment plays a big part in how well you function as an individual.

For some its important to have their own private, quiet space away from noise and interrup-

tions.

For others they get a buzz from being in the midst of a noisy, boisterous, busy environment

from which they draw the adrenalin they need as part of their motivation.

Some people prefer to work mainly outdoors whilst others prefer to work solely indoors.

The degree of physical stretch, the use of technology, the degree of involvement with people in

a job also enters into the sphere of the physical environment. And there are other elements

which go to make a physical environment which you either like or dislike.

Its important to know all these elements and your preferences when looking at your make-up.



22/39

Your PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT prefer-ences

Use the chart below to plot your preferences when it comes to the Physical Environment in

which you like to work. Use the rating scales to identify your preferences. Place a cross (X)

nearest your description.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.


All OutdoorsMainly

OutdoorsA Mix

MainlyIndoors

All Indoors

Very Busy/Noisy

MainlyBusy/Noisy A Mix

MainlyQuiet/Tranquil

All Quiet/Tranquil

VeryUnpredictable

And ChangingMainly

Unpredictable A MixMainly

PredictableVery Predictable

All Open PlanShared Space

Mainly OpenPlan Space A Mix

MainlyOwn Office All Own Office

PhysicallyExtremelyStretching

MainlyPhysicallyStretching A Mix

MainlyPhysically

Comfortable

Physically VeryComfortable


23/39

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12


Very Fast Pace MostlyFast Pace

A MixMostly

Slow PaceVery Slow Pace

Involves highDegree of

Manual WorkMostly

Manual WorkA Mix

MostlyNon-Manual

Work

Very Little Or NoManual Work

High Degree OfUse Of

Technology

Mostly Use OfTechnology A Mix

MostlyNon-Use OfTechnology

Very Little Or NoUse Of

Technology

High Degree OfPeople

Interaction

MostlyHigh Degree of

People InteractionA Mix

MostlyLow Degree Of

People InteractionVery Low Degree OfPeople Interaction

Mentally VeryChallenging

MostlyMentally

Challenging

A Mix

Mostly NotMentally

Challenging

Mentally notVery

Challenging

Contains A HugeElement Of Fun

MostlyFun

A MixMostlySerious

Always VerySerious

Emotionally/

Spiritually VeryRewarding

Mostly

Emotionally/SpirituallyRewarding

A Mix

Mostly Not

Emotionally/SpirituallyRewarding

Emotionally/Spiritually Not At AllRewarding


24/39

Physical Environment Exercise

Describe below in one statement of no more than 25 words what your Physical Environment

Preferences are, and why.

I like a physical environment which....

The reason is....

Now describe your current Physical Environment and list down changes you would like to

make.



25/39

Chapter Six-Your WORKING STYLE preferences-

You could refer to this as your approach to work preferences.

Each one of us goes about our work in different ways and the chance of us changing our work-

ing style are very slim. Many of the key elements involved are inborn traits which we have

learnt work for us in a working environment.

Its important to identify these inborn preferences, not to fight them, but to ensure that any

work we undertake matches our preferences.

If we dont do this we run the risk of being a misfit to our job and this results in frustration,

stress, lack of personal motivation and most important of all, lack of personal effectiveness.

It is key therefore that you indentify your WORKING STYLE preferences.



26/39

Your WORKING STYLE preferences

Attached you will find a series of paired numbered statements, an À' statement and a `B' state-

ment. You are asked to distribute 10 points between the 2 statements. You might give all 10

points to the À' statement and no points to the `B' statement. This would indicate that the À'

statement comes closest to describing your behaviour or feelings and the `B' statement is not

at all descriptive. You might give equal points (5 points to À', 5 points to `B') if both statements

fit your behaviour about equally. For each question À' plus `B' should equal 10.

1a) It drives me mad if I dont see a taskthrough to the end.

1b) It doesnt bother me if I have to leavea task half-finished.

2a) I am neat, tidy and organised in myapproach to work.

2b) I am rather chaotic, disorderly anddisorganised in my approach to work.

3a) I prefer to work with the involvementof others.

3b) I prefer to work entirely on my own.

4a) I like to follow laid down rules andprocedures.

4b) I like to make up my rules and pro-cedures as I go along.

5a) I like lengthy tasks and projects whichI can really get my teeth into.

5b) I like short tasks which do not requiremuch concentration.

6a) I like jobs which are logical and se-quential.

6b) I like jobs which require a great dealof creativity and flair.

7a) I like to be overseen. 7b) I like to be unsupervised.

8a) I like clearly laid down roles andresponsibilities.

8b) I dont need any clear role definition.

9a) I am compliant, easily managed. 9b) I am highly independent.

10a) I like to deal with decision- mak-ing/problem-solving objectively

10b) I like to deal with decision- mak-ing/problem-solving based entirely on mysubjective feelings.

11a) I am results focussed. 11b) I am relationships focussed.

12a) I am risk averse. 12b) I thrive on risk.



27/39

Working Style Preferences Exercise

Look at all the statements which you have scored over 5. Use a highlighter pen to highlight

these statements on the chart below.

1a) It drives me mad if I dont see a taskthrough to the end.

1b) It doesnt bother me if I have to leavea task half-finished.

2a) I am neat, tidy and organised in myapproach to work.

2b) I am rather chaotic, disorderly anddisorganised in my approach to work.

3a) I prefer to work with the involvementof others.

3b) I prefer to work entirely on my own.

4a) I like to follow laid down rules andprocedures. 4b) I like to make up my rules and pro-cedures as I go along.

5a) I like lengthy tasks and projects whichI can really get my teeth into.

5b) I like short tasks which do not requiremuch concentration.

6a) I like jobs which are logical and se-quential.

6b) I like jobs which require a great dealof creativity and flair.

7a) I like to be overseen. 7b) I like to be unsupervised.

8a) I like clearly laid down roles and

responsibilities.

8b) I dont need any clear role definition.

9a) I am compliant, easily managed. 9b) I am highly independent.

10a) I like to deal with decision- mak-ing/problems-solving objectively

10b) I like to deal with decision- mak-ing/problem-solving based entirely on mysubjective feelings.

11a) I am results focussed. 11b) I am relationships focussed.

12a) I am risk averse. 12b) I thrive on risk.

You now have a good picture of your Working Style Preferences.



28/39

Working Style Preferences Exercise (Con-td)

Now consider your current work requirements. What could you do to improve satisfaction of

your working style preferences?

List down up to three Working Style Preferences on which you scored over five points and for

each identify possible actions which you could take to gain more satisfaction of these.

Important Preferences Possible Actions I could take



29/39

Chapter Seven-Your Emotional Make-Up-

Your emotional make-up is a key issue when it comes to your Self Awareness.

People who are self-aware understand their own emotions and understand how to control them

and use them positively in their dealings with others.

People who dont, tend to react versus respond to situations and tend to have blind spots about

the effect they have on others. They can also be oblivious to relationship problems which stem

from their emotional make-up.

It is vitally important therefore that you understand both the positive and negative aspects of

your emotional make-up so that you can work on the negative aspects and fully realise the po-

tential of your positive aspects.



30/39

Your EMOTIONAL MAKE-UP

Start anywhere on the chart below. Join up all the words in one string of words that you feel

best describe your Emotional Make-Up. Start with any word you wish. Ignore any words which

dont describe you.



31/39

List down in descending order the words you have joined up what you feel are the most de-

scriptive at the top of the list down to the least descriptive. Use the space below.

Now summarise those aspects which you believe others respond positively to. Use no more

than 25 words.

- In dealing with me I believe others respond positively to...

Now summarise those aspects which you believe others respond less positively to? Use no

more than 25 words?

- In dealing with me I believe others respond less positively to...

What aspects do you think you most need to work on to make yourself, and others close to you,

happier in your relationship with them?



32/39

Chapter Eight-Your INTUITIVE And RATIONAL SELF-

When making decisions or solving problems we use both rationale and argument as well as our

intuition. Some people use these in a balanced way, others use one more than another.

Much has been written about being in touch with your intuitive self, and being guided by intu-

ition, as much as rational analysis and argument.

Understanding how much you use your intuition versus logic and facts can be very helpful when

improving your use of Critical Judgement Skills.

When making a critical judgement about something we rarely have all the facts and sometimes

our feelings get in the way. We need a balanced approach.

How balanced are you?



33/39

Your INTUITIVE And RATIONAL SELF

When making critical decisions or solving major problems what is your inclination? Tick one or

another of the two statements.

I am more inclined to: I am more inclined to:

Go on gut feel. Rely on objective analysis.

Let my instincts rule the day. Challenge any instincts with facts.

Only act if I have a peace of mind

about the action I am about to take.

Disregard my feelings altogether.

Recall the outcomes of similar

events/situations and how they made

me feel. Factor in these feelings.

Never look back.

Discuss my instincts with others for

verification.

Act on my own, given the facts.

Listen to the subjective views of oth-

ers.

Rely on my own objective views or

purely objective views of others.

Check out the motivations of others

giving me advice.

Disregard the motivations of others

giving me advice.

Have the confidence to listen to my

inner self

Go against my inner self if the facts

stack up.



34/39

I am more inclined to: I am more inclined to:

Be optimistic Be pessimistic.

Be quick in my judgements of others. Be slow in my judgements of others.

Be self aware of the effect I have on

others.

Be unaware of the effect I have on

others.

Be flexible and adaptable in my

dealings with others.

Treat others in pretty much the same

way.

Total number of ticked boxes = Total number of ticked boxes=

List down up to five key words or expressions

which are most descriptive of you from the

ticked boxes in the column above:

List down up to five key words or expressions

which are most descriptive of you from the

ticked boxes in the column above:

Now describe how you think you could improve your use of critical judgement ito make better

decisions using both your INTUITIVE and your RATIONAL thinking abilities.



35/39

Chapter Nine-Defining the Real You-

Now review all seven exercises and in each box below summarise your findings.

MY MOST IMPORTANT PERSONAL VALUES

MY GREATEST TALENTS AND STRENGTHS

MY MOST VALUABLE INTERESTS

MY MOST IMPORTANT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT NEEDS

MY MOST IMPORTANT WORKING STYLE PREFERENCES

MY KEY EMOTIONAL MAKE-UP TRAITS

MY KEY INTUITIVE AND RATIONAL SELF TRAITS



36/39

Chapter Ten-Defining Your Future Success-

Imagine you have received the following letter addressed to you from an old friend whom you

have not seen for 10 years. Write a letter in reply covering each bullet point. Use the process

to clarify and describe your personal goals for the next 10 years.

A reply to a letter from an old friend

Dear

It must be all of ten years since we last saw each other. Where does the time go? You

know youre the person that I have always admired the most in my life and so I am keen

to learn what has happened to you. Tell me about how those dreams of yours, which we

used to talk about all the time, how have they worked out for you?

What have you achieved over the last 10 years?

What are you doing now?

Where are you in fulfilling your lifes plans?

How do you see yourself?

How do your work colleagues see you?

How do your loved ones see you?

How do you feel about yourself?

How are you spending your time?

What are your personal goals for the next 10 years of your life?

I am desperate for your news and cant wait to hear from you.

Affectionately yours,

Your old friend

Mister Time



37/39

My Reply

Dear Mister Time



38/39

Chapter Eleven-Making it Happen-

Now review all your findings.

1. What is going to be different about your life as you pursue your future success?

2. What changes will this entail?

3. How do you plan to make these changes?

4. What will drive you to succeed?

5. How will you measure your progress?



39/39

Other Useful Resources from myBuy and Train.Com site

Increasing Your Personal Impact

Listening Effectively

Relationship Building Skills

Identifying Your Own Influencing Style

Improving Personal Planning

Achieving Your Personal Goals

Good luck with Helping Yourself to Future Success.

You comments on the book.Your comments on the book are extremely important to me so thatI can plan improvements to future editions. Please use the link be-low to e-mail your comments to me. Many thanks. Jeremy [email protected]
http://www.buyandtrain.com/http://www.buyandtrain.com/browsematerial.php?d=63http://www.buyandtrain.com/browsematerial.php?d=63http://www.buyandtrain.com/browsematerial.php?d=78http://www.buyandtrain.com/browsematerial.php?d=76http://www.buyandtrain.com/browsematerial.php?d=69http://www.buyandtrain.com/browsematerial.php?d=214http://www.buyandtrain.com/browsematerial.php?d=83mailto:[email protected]://www.buyandtrain.com/http://www.buyandtrain.com/browsematerial.php?d=63http://www.buyandtrain.com/browsematerial.php?d=78http://www.buyandtrain.com/browsematerial.php?d=76http://www.buyandtrain.com/browsematerial.php?d=69http://www.buyandtrain.com/browsematerial.php?d=214http://www.buyandtrain.com/browsematerial.php?d=83mailto:[email protected]

Help Yourself to Future Success

Documents

Transcript of Help Yourself to Future Success