Success pulse: Three important lessons from 2022
The past year was special in many ways. But as I keep saying, it is important to see every situation as a learning opportunity, even if it is negative. The universe has lessons in store for us all the time. The only question is whether we see them as such.
I know very well that the situation is incredibly difficult for many people at the moment. And that's precisely why it's so important to look ahead. Here are three lessons we could all learn from in 2022 that will help us in the future:
Lesson 1: Stable states are an illusion.
The Russian war of aggression is not the only sign that apparent stability is over for the time being. Global turbulence and new challenges in energy supply are just some of the other uncertainties.
Let's not kid ourselves: Uncertainty has always been the normal state. Security is always temporary. This applies to politics and the economy just as it does to relationships, health and everything else. Mankind is also "successful" simply because we are very adaptable.
The past year has once again brutally reminded us of one thing: those who rest on the illusion of security will lose. Those who know that nothing is permanent, on the other hand, can prepare themselves in a completely different way and will have faster and better answers.
Convenience is dangerous - in all aspects of life.
Lesson 2: Mindset makes a huge difference.
We see it not only in the current example of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Selenskyj, but you can also test it on yourself at any time: the mindset makes the difference.
In 2021 and 2022, for example, I had the best years of my business since its inception. Covid and its aftermath were the impetus to finally bring an innovation push into my business - obviously with success. My mindset was critical to that. Important: Strategies, tactics, decisions and actions always follow beliefs - not the other way around.
For example, when you think of Win If you believe in yourself and in your capacity to find good solutions in any situation, you will usually succeed. I find that fascinating and reassuring.
Lesson 3: Many small steps lead to success.
Sometimes big actions are important. But in most cases, it is crucial to consistently execute many small steps in the right direction.
This reminds me of the boxer in the ring: the many small bounces count. If you act rigidly in big steps, you will certainly be knocked out.
No matter what you want to achieve: especially in uncertain times, it is crucial that you move forward step by step and keep adjusting the path in between. The times of big strategies every 5 years are long gone.
See lessons as impulses for success
I hope that these three experiences will in turn give you some food for thought and wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
To the author:
Volkmar Völzke is a success maximizer. Book author. Consultant. Coach. Speaker. www.volkmarvoelzke.ch
