The Art Of Imagineering: People Who Consistently Succeed Usually Have These 3 Daily Habits In Common
LOOK | Canva When we seek to make something totally new or build something in a way never tried before, we don't get a blueprint to follow. We are in uncharted territory. We have entered unknown regions that require a plan of action and the skills to make the plan happen. This is the realm of the imagineer.
Human creativity is an amazing thing, but we can also easily get lost in dreaming our days away until we never realize any results from all our creative thinking. Imagination is vital to life and well-being for sure; no successful person gets their achievements without a bit of ingenuity. Yet, the truly critical skill for turning imagination into success is not much different than engineering something from scratch — it's the art of imagineering.
People who consistently succeed usually have these daily imagineering habits in common:
1. They wake up with gratitude
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Executive soul coach Carolyn Hidalgo gets us started bright and early by suggesting that imagineers wake up grateful every morning. But, it’s not just the feeling of gratitude, imagineers have a reverence for life.
They know being human is the experience of being yourself and having a sense of purpose connected to something greater. We each get to choose what that greatness is.
Imagineers have a daily habit of thinking from their inner spirit to create each day with the knowledge that they have divine assistance. They know they are not alone. It’s a practice of having faith daily to allow for the impossible to become possible.
The most important question is, 'Do you believe in a friendly universe?' This implies that something friendly and supportive is out there, and it wants you to succeed. We are not alone here. We don't have to make it all by ourselves.
We were given this life to decide what success looks like for ourselves. Deciding this daily will have you in reverence for the opportunity to pursue success, and direct you in unfolding your success.
2. They consistently show up
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Get your behind out of bed, explains therapist Gloria Brame, Ph.D. The daily habit of consistently successful imagineers is being consistent. Success isn't only about brilliant ideas and affirmations. It's about the effort you put into your work and showing up for it, even on days you don't feel like being there.
No truly successful person shrugs off their duties lightly. They believe every day counts because every day is a new opportunity to succeed at something, even if the "something" is a fantastic dinner, a tiny win at work, or making your partner smile.
Yes, we always contextualize success by standards of employment status or wealth, but to Dr. Brame, genuine success is marked by a happy family and intimate life. Your success is your joy, and if you obtain it through effort and persistence, it's also a personal victory in life.
3. They're intentional about what they're working toward
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Susan Allan, CEO of the Marriage Forum Inc., poses the question: What happens to your life if you believe your goals are impossible? You back away from your goals and try to settle for less, which leads to disappointment and frustration. When you settle for less, you convince yourself this limited future is acceptable — even though it isn’t. You can waste years, decades, or lifetimes.
Anyone stuck in negativity and moods of fear, anger, or sadness will find it much more challenging to achieve their biggest goals. Before imagineers set a goal with many accolades, a fabulous relationship, or a dream job, they set a goal of becoming happier. Yes, it is a big leap, and there are valid skills that help you become happier before achieving your goals.
Imagineers have the skills to set their goals from a place of happiness, with clarity. and proper language. They identify the action steps required. Then, they will stick with their goals day by day until they reach the destination, no matter what!
Will Curtis is YourTango's expert editor. Will has over 14 years of experience as an editor covering relationships, spirituality, and human interest topics.
