Success is a Choice, Step 1 - Build Self Esteem

Ten Steps: The Plan of Attack to be More Successful.
Catalyst for Over-Achieving
Notes from “Success is a Choice by Rick Pitino"

ATTITUDE
ACTION
PERSISTENCE


1. Build Self Esteem

What:
value of self, risk takers, achievers, better handle criticism, can be fragile

Tricks/How:
Feel better – better performance (cycle of success)
Be honest with self (do I deserve victory?)
Shrink weaknesses, but accept them
Grow/maximize the strengths – gear toward that role
Don't think I will fail, or I will
No generic excuses.
Don't doubt
Be a risk-taker, play a game of what-if

Encouragement:
Believe that I can accomplish great things. If I worked for it, I deserve it. Nobody has their act together, as it seems at first glance. We control our life! Be ready to seize the moment when it arrives. Change is essential.

We all are the production of attitude and values that shape us.
Don't transfer blame to someone else.
Be patient, nothing happens instantly.
Don't stay in comfort level. I have too much talent, too much wisdom, too much value not to change.
Raising everyone else's performance around me is greatness.

Leadership
Motivators enable people to dream.
5 Rules of morale creation
1. Help each person see self as having a significant role
2. Create a significance for a group
3. Maintain positive reinforcement for effort people are giving
4. Recognize people with less attention (secretaries) and thank them publicly
5. Never forget that it's imperative to keep people positive


Is taking a risk worth the effort? Yes or No

Am I leadership material? Yes or No

Am I in charge of my life? Yes or No



You're reading Step 1 out of 10, check out the rest here:
Step 1 Build Self-Esteem
Step 2 Set Demanding Goals
Step 3 Always Be Positive
Step 4 Establish Good Habits
Step 5 Master the Art of Communication
Step 6 Learn from Role Models
Step 7 Thrive on Pressure
Step 8 Be Ferociously Persistent
Step 9 Learn from Adversity
Step 10 Survive Success