R eaching Your Potential is based on the simple idea that you can be what you want to be. Through a process of self-examination and self-discovery, you
can change your life. But to change, you must understand the various aspects of yourself and how they interrelate to form the whole you. Each of us has four areas of potential growth. We have:
■ emotional potential: how we feel and what we want
■ intellectual potential: how we think and learn
■ physical potential: how we maintain our body’s well-being
■ social potential: how we relate to other people
Development of these four potentials takes place in stages. Each stage builds upon the previous stage to expand your ability to create your own success.
Stage 1. Developing Your Self-Belief Self-belief is the foundation of success. It is your knowledge of and confidence in your own abilities.
Stage 2. Reframing Your Thoughts By changing your beliefs and values, you can change the way you perceive and act.
Stage 3. Setting Goals Goals are the targets that we try to achieve. Without goals, we are aimless and confused. To establish goals, you must define your values and beliefs and examine the world around you in a realistic way.
Stage 4. Envisioning a Compelling Future Envisioning a compelling future means you have a vivid picture of what the future can be. This creates a driving force that helps you move from your current reality toward your future reality.
Stage 5. Achieving Personal Mastery The final stage in reaching your potential is achieving personal mastery. When you achieve this, you are able to get consistent results from your actions. You have a thorough understanding of yourself, the ability to reframe your thoughts when necessary, realistic and achievable goals, and a vision of the future.
The process of achieving personal mastery it is a lifelong process. As you grow and change, your visions of a compelling future and your goals will also change. What you will get from working through Reaching Your Potential are the knowledge and skills you need to keep up the habits of self-examination, self-discovery, and self-management that will serve you all your life.
