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One Size Success Does Not Fit All

Topic: LeadershipBy Theresa-Maria Napa, CPCC, LOACCPublished Recently added

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Most people measure their success by somebody else’s standards, which is understandable when you realize that you are trained from the time you are born in what and who to believe. Where else are you going to learn the rules and beliefs?

Your parents, teachers, church, community, environment, friends, or whoever was an influence in your upbringing are part of who you are. Even if you choose to be a rebel against the rules you were governed by as a youngster, you only add more power to them with resistant energy. What you resist persists!

If you are very successful, by whose standards do you feel successful? If you are not getting up in the morning looking forward to the day and the contribution you will make, that is a sure signal trying to get your attentio
There comes a time when you know there is another way and something else is possible. nn* What is your definition of success?n
* Was this an inherited definition? n
* If so, how is it working for you? n
* If great, then what is your next success step?n
* If not, what do you want to do about it?n
* What does success look like to you?n
* How does success feel?n
* What difference would it make to be successful on your terms and ideals?n
* What is your understanding of having a coach make possible you being more successful than you can even imagine? n

Take time to review these questions. There are no right or wrong answers. n
You are the leader of your life. As the leader you are ever evolving and stretching by choice.

You are part of the magic in the world, especially when you succeed from within to without, not from without to within.

Leading within is from inside out, which is being true to your essence and your talents.

Tips: n
* Success is a journey not a destination. nn* You get to choosenn* Remember: Anything is Possiblenn* Look around, you have become very masterful in being who you are today. Where do you see yourself in the future?

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Theresa-Maria Napa, CPCC, LOACC is a certified personal and professional coach; founder of Right Track Coaching. Her talents have been strengthened through a variety of disciplines: Coaches Training Institute, Co-Active Leadership, Course in Miracles, Landmark, Coachpreneurs, CoachVille, Fashion Designer, Licensed Cosmetologist, VP of Marketing & Operations, Director of Marketing & Administration, Anthony Robbins, Stephen Covey, Now What authorized facilitator, Law of Attraction certified coach, Women in Film Chicago Board Member, NAWBO Membership Committee, small business owner, and more. Theresa-Maria, takes her coaching to higher levels of impact with her understanding, compassion, and deliberate intention that each of her clients is distinctive in who they are and what they want to achieve. The testimonials at righttrackcoaching.com offer an insight to what her clients say about her style and what they accomplished during and after they were coached by T-M. T-M loves to laugh, make a difference, as well as being the best she can be. She explores new possibilities and knows how to enjoy being in the now. Check out her programs at righttrackcoaching.com.

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