Execution: What Makes One Successful?

Depending on how you read my title, you may think I am talking about the death penalty.  In a somewhat twisted sense I am.  How and if you execute your plan plays a major role in if you will be successful in adopting lasting lifestyle change.  So what can make you successful?  Execution.

Let me explain what I mean.  It is one thing to have a plan, and another thing altogether to do it.  Think about New Year’s resolutions (by the way, how are you doing on yours?).  How many people set out to lose weight?  They talk about eating better and exercising more.  Some people will even go as far as buying a gym membership.  Here is the kicker though; if you don’t do it, then you will not succeed.  It is that simple.

This idea of execution is directly related to what Daryl Daughtry calls, “Embracing the change.”  The way he described this to me was that the person has fully made room for this in their life.  They have set apart the behavior and completely adopted the change they sought after.  I am sure you see this as some nice and fluffy statement, so let me give it some teeth.

Execution is built on motivation and momentum.  This refers directly back to my previous blog on how to build unstoppable momentum.  First things first though; when your plan is issued and backed by God, you have everything you need.  Secondly, many people, even Christians lose sight of the vision because they do not keep it before them.  Thirdly, you have to be intense.  Pursue your goal and vision with your whole heart.  I am not talking about some burst of emotion though.  This quote from Adlai Stevenson sums up how I feel about the concepts of motivation and momentum.

"Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outburst of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime."

You must keep the vision before you!  How can you do this?  Make a computer desktop background that reminds you every time you use your computer.  Use Post-it notes on your bathroom mirror.  Commit a sentence to memory that sums up your vision and recite it daily.  Review a goal sheet with a mentor once a month.  Use an alarm that allow you to record your voice saying the dream; that way you can hear it every morning when you wake up.  Make it real!

So here is the bottom line.  A successful execution is built on motivation and momentum.  The result is change that lasts.  Whatever your goal is, just do it.  Start moving right now, or else you will end up the same as you were before.  Break your Nature, not your neck.

Nick Massey is a Life Coach, Speaker, and Writer.  To read more from Nick Massey, or to schedule him for a Life Coaching session, or book him to speak to your church, business, or group, visit our website at http://www.coachmassey.com. © 2014 Nick Massey