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Vulnerability Propels Success
By Paul R. Scheele
When you meet people who are extremely successful in life, one
thing you may not notice is their vulnerability. Yet that trait likely
propelled their success.
Most people who have achieved the highest level of success not
only had a clearly defined vision of what they wanted to create,
but they were not afraid to share it.
While that may sound easy to do, sharing your deepest desires with
another person can be rather scary. It requires a level of
vulnerability that most people are not at all comfortable with.
That's what Emmy-winning broadcast journalist Joan Steffend
discovered in our new Effortless Success personal learning course
with Jack Canfield. As Jack encouraged Joan to share her vision
for what she wanted to create in her life, Joan bravely bared her
emotions—and her soul—for all to witness.
While you don't have to open yourself up to such a large audience,
I highly encourage you to follow Jack's advice and share your
dreams and desires with someone you trust.
Most people who fail to manifest their vision fail to take this
important step. They fear others will laugh at them or think their
vision too grandiose. Or, they feel their dreams are too personal or
that they're selfish for even holding onto them.
As Joan struggled to share her desire to feel free and comfortable
in her own body, Jack helped her realize the value of being so
vulnerable. It accomplishes several things.
First, he says, sharing your vision makes it feel more real and
believable to yourself.
Secondly, it most often leads to greater feelings of support as
others acknowledge your vision and join in with encouragement.
Thirdly, you gain greater clarity as you speak about your vision and
as others ask questions and offer their insights and help. And,
finally, when you show you are vulnerable, others feel closer to
you, deepening your connection.
Put this process in motion right now by thinking of something you
want to achieve in one area of your life. Maybe you want to change
course in your career, pursue an unusual childhood dream or hobby,
or find a life partner who shares your values and outlook on life.
Write it down.
Identify someone you can confide in. Think about what you will
share, actually visualizing the conversation in your mind several
times. Then contact this person-today!
As you take this important and necessary step, you will clarify your
vision and fulfill your dream that much faster.
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