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Change is a natural and constant part of our lives that can be intimidating, but can also be a source of self-discovery, growth, personal fulfillment, and professional success. By keeping an open mind and a willingness to adapt as our circumstances and goals evolve, we can design a life of meaning, fulfillment, authenticity and abundance that creates wealth, recognition, heritage and a legacy for future generations, and that in turn allows us to enjoy the journey, learn from the challenges and celebrate the achievements along the way.
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Life Transitions: Sources of Growth that Shape Who We Are
In our brief but significant journey through life, we face a series of transitions that challenge us, change us, and ultimately shape us. How we navigate these turning points, whether we treat them as obstacles in our path or as opportunities to excel and improve ourselves, can make the difference between success and professional and/or personal stagnation.
Along the way, different sensations and feelings are experienced such as confusion, anxiety, conformity, frustration and stress, as we recognize that we do not completely control our destiny in this ephemeral shared earthly existence and we live with uncertainty about the"What will happen tomorrow?".
From starting to work and changing professional careers to new personal circumstances derived from the passage of time and our lifestyles, each transition presents unique challenges and opportunities that we must address with:
Strategy, clearly define the objectives and expected results, establish realistic expectations and develop a SMART action plan.
Skills, mainly flexibility and adaptability to face new challenges and find opportunities in changing situations.
Stimuli, derived from self-reflection, self-motivation and self-discipline; and the perspectives, advice and support of our friends, family and mentors.
Resources, of a financial, human, material and technical nature necessary to develop our life projects.
Tactics, to follow and adjust the strategy, apply skills, maintain encouragement and obtain the resources to make things happen.
Each of these elements play a crucial role in our journey towards personal and professional fulfillment; besides, they are influenced by the aptitudes and attitudes of each individual, which means that what worked for one may not apply to another. Therefore, a complete package of solutions and a tailored suit must be developed for each person.
Defining a Clear Strategy to Overcome Confusion
The first step in designing a rewarding transition experience is to introspect, look inward, and discover what we want from this new experience in personal and/or professional terms. Our expectations should, at a minimum:
Give us the opportunity to make a positive difference in the world.
Allow us to grow and develop, and at the same time, enjoy and relax.
Inspire and motivate us to reach our full potential.
Provide a balance between challenge and stability.
Challenge ourselves intellectually to be better.
By understanding our intrinsic motivations, we can make more informed decisions about our path and seek opportunities that align with our personal and professional goals. If we do not know them, it is likely that we will opt for the first option that is presented to us as an "opportunity.". That is why you need to dedicate time to meditation without distractions, connecting with the superego, and have the necessary patience to follow a well-charted path, avoiding despair.
One way to start these exercises is performing a filtering where we first define what we DON'T want (establish limits), and later selecting between the options, always prioritizing our well-being. This helps avoid excessive wandering and feeling lost or overwhelmed by the wide range of options that life presents.
Once the development avenue has been defined, we must trace the path to follow, segmenting goals into personal, academic and professional development, and planning for the short (1 year), medium (3 years) and long term (5 years). This structure provides an effective and reasonable guide for achieving high-impact goals in our lives.
It is crucial to remember and recognize that: "We become what we think about most of the time" (Earl Nightingale). Therefore, the correct definition of goals is essential, since we will become what we long to be.. Being adaptable and having the ability to adjust strategy based on changing circumstances is essential as life often presents unexpected surprises.
Developing Impeccable Skills to Overcome Anxiety
Knowledge forms the key that opens the door to personal and professional success. knowledge is transmitted and obtained in various ways; by continuing the academic path (primary, secondary, high school, professional and postgraduate), the professional path (field experience, diplomas, certifications) and the social (mentoring, coaching and social networks).
Taking advantage of all these channels together, being hungry for knowledge gives rise to exponential growth of the person, since it allows you to connect the three types of learning (visual, auditory and kinesthetic) to form conceptual, procedural and attitudinal competencies. At the same time, proactivity in learning is key, as Les Brown emphasizes,"It is better to be prepared for an opportunity and not have it, than to have an opportunity and not be prepared.".
Identifying the hard skills to develop can be a strategic process that involves careful research, evaluation, and introspection.Analyze in detail the responsibilities and functions associated with the role we want to occupy in our professional work and in society., and consulting resources such as industry reports, market trends, or reference materials can help identify skills relevant to success in our chosen field. One of the most relevant skills in this digital age and that can be applied in any industry is computer programming.
At the same time, to achieve exponential growth and guarantee success both personally and professionally, it is essential to develop soft skills. Among the most relevant, the following stand out:
Empathize and Recognize: Making people feel important when interacting with them involves maintaining eye contact, offering genuine compliments, actively listening to their opinions, and remembering details about them, such as their names and personal situations.
Communicate Effectively Nonverbally: Maintaining an upright posture, offering firm handshakes, and projecting confidence through body language are crucial to conveying credibility and confidence.
Self-Assess and Continuously Improve Communication: Record and review calls, meetings and conferences to improve the quality of oral and physical communication.
Report in a Clear and Concise Manner: Use a four-point format: (1) what was requested, (2) actions taken, (3) possible risks or restrictions, and (4) future actions with more time or resources available.
Build Deep Relationships: Ask questions about the environment where the person lives, their family, how they met their partner and their future plans.
Coordinate with Others: Send messages highlighting weekly achievements, connections made, and future projects, thus encouraging transparency and engagement.
Respect and Trust Others: Avoid talking about people and, instead, address them directly if you have concerns or conflicts, thus promoting an environment of respect and mutual trust.
Always Be Willing to Learn and Improve: Learning implies, sometimes, unlearning.
By developing hard skills and applying these soft skills, the ability to lead and collaborate in multidisciplinary work teams and thrive in the various personal and professional environments and situations that life tends to present.
Finding Reliable Stimuli to Overcome Apathy
From an early age, our brains tend to harbor great aspirations and dreams: be successful entrepreneurs, enjoy financial freedom at an early age, raise a family that feels like a home, and many more. However, as we grow, we often abandon those initial visions and settle for what seems most achievable or realistic within our environment.
Along this path, we face various challenges and obstacles that test our persistence and determination.. These challenges can arise in our family, work or personal environment, sometimes becoming a monotonous and discouraging landscape full of power games, corruption and betrayals. This can fade the promises and illusions that once fueled our personal and professional growth, even leading us to live a quiet quitting, personal or professional.
It is crucial to accept that each stage of life has its positive and negative aspects, and that there is always room for improvement if we are willing to put in the effort.. Following Jordan B. Peterson's premise, we should look for what is meaningful, not simply what is convenient. Knowing ourselves allows us to avoid falling into spirals of negative thinking, thus simplifying our experiences and facilitating effective decision-making.
Maintaining connection with genuine friends, consuming motivating content and staying away from vices helps us focus on the best and work towards it. Each small step we take in building our dreams brings us a little closer to our goals, while each challenge overcome strengthens us and prepares us to face what is to come.
Although the path to our dreams may present difficulties, it is never too late to reconnect with the aspirations of our past and continue building the future we long for. Let us always remember that persistence and dedication are the keys to making our dreams come true.
Obtaining Sufficient Resources to Overcome Frustration
The lack of resources necessary to achieve our dreams can generate anxiety, rejection and resentment towards life. To address this situation, it is essential to effectively take advantage of our main assets: time and money. Investing time in setting goals, developing skills, and improving our environment is crucial for consistent growth.
Adopting a self-improvement mindset instead of comfort-seeking (following Jim Rohn's advice) paves the way to success. Financial education plays a fundamental role in the search for stability and in the realization of personal and professional projects and aspirations.
Time management plays a vital role in staying focused on important tasks while facing the challenges and opportunities that life presents. With numerous responsibilities and ongoing projects, it is common to feel overwhelmed. Strong time management helps us stay focused and productive even in the midst of the chaos of urgency.
Having an effective productivity system is crucial to maintaining control over our projects and freeing our minds from the burden of remembering every detail, allowing us to approach our work with greater peace of mind. A digital system allows us to store information related to our projects, monitor the progress of tasks and plan our time efficiently.
Performing Effective Tactics to Overcome Stress
Allowing responsibilities to pile up, resisting seeking help when needed, giving in to primal emotions, or getting stuck in negative emotional states can lead to loss of goals, missions, visions, and values. To counteract it, it is essential to maintain strong determination, resilience and persistence to transform the ordinary into something extraordinary as Saint Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer pointed out.
One of the biggest challenges we face on this journey is falling into a state of autopilot. This mental state leads us to go through life without paying real attention to our actions, decisions or environment; and it manifests itself in subtle habits like constantly checking the phone without a specific purpose, participating in conversations without really listening, or allowing our thoughts to wander without clear direction.
The key to breaking this cycle is practicing mindful attention. It involves being fully present in the current moment and actively engaging in what we are doing. Instead of simply reacting automatically to external stimuli, mindfulness allows us to take control of our actions and decisions.
In a world that values innovation, creativity and adaptability, breaking the automated life cycle can offer a significant competitive advantage. By developing the capacity for conscious attention, we can take the helm of our lives and direct them toward personal and professional success. By paying attention to our actions and how we perform them, we can change negative habits for more positive ones that drive us towards evolution and growth.
Conclusion: Reaching a Good Port in Life
As Will Durant noted in honor of Aristotle's work, we are what we repeatedly do. Therefore, excellence is not an act, but a habit that requires continuous work. To achieve it, we must apply specific tactics:
More than dreaming a strategy, we must work it.
More than believing in our abilities, we must put them into practice and create the future.
More than feeling stimuli, we must act on them with discipline and temperance.
More than distributing resources without limits, we must be reciprocal.
More than empathize, we must help.
The journey to success is not a one-time act, but an ongoing habit. By working diligently on our Strategy, Skills, Stimuli, Resources and Tactics, we are equipped to handle any situation personally and professionally.
Often, we focus so much on the final destination that we overlook the opportunities that present themselves along the way. Whether it's accepting an unexpected job offer or joining a startup with friends, it's important to be open to new experiences and take advantage of the opportunities that come our way. The path to success is intrinsically linked to our ability to find satisfaction in every step we take.
By putting these concepts and knowledge into practice, we have the best tools to face any situation personally and professionally. The world eagerly awaits the arrival of people like you, with a new, fresh and innovative vision, without hidden vices, capable and willing to do things with a human, entrepreneurial, social and business sense that wants to leave a legacy for future generations.
Your new and fresh vision is crucial to the future we all long for!
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About Pablo Tellaeche (Author):
Owner and main consultant of TACs Consultores, Speaker and University Professor; seeks to bring a true and positive Lean Culture and Digital Transformation to every company with which he has the pleasure of collaborating.
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