Inspiring Innovation and Success

by Stephanie Stover

Monthly Archives: January 2012

Mind Power

The common factor among every man made idea, concept, strategy, philosophy, theory, and among every man made object or material item is the mind.

Every invention from the light bulb to the iPad, started in the mind. Every government structure, every philosophical debate, every psychological theory, every concept for modern trades, every business idea, every war, every electronic blueprint started in the mind.

The mind is powerful.

If you can control your thoughts, you can control your actions. If your thoughts are those of success and innovation, if you are constantly pondering new business ventures and throw the fear of failure to the side, you will be successful.

It doesn’t matter if you score low on an IQ test, it doesn’t matter if you dropped out of high school, it doesn’t matter where you came from, what matters is how you think.

If you want to succeed, think positive, set goals and work towards those goals. The mind can imagine or create anything, however without goals and action those thoughts are merely dreams.

My challenge to you: take 30 minutes to reflect on the idea that the man first imagined everything man made. Once you start to reflect you will realize the potential and power of the mind.

Like this if you accept my challenge!

 

First in Line

line starts here

I recently decided to continue my education in business at Simon Fraser University, and today I was at the registrar figuring out issues with my student card. The registrar didn’t open until 10am, and there were quite a few students sitting around, playing with their phones, listening to their iPods, etc. I walked up to the office doors and started reading a sign, and when I had finished I turned around and there were about 15-20 people lined up behind me!

I was first in line.

I had created the lineup.

Then I started thinking, why is everyone waiting for someone else to take the first step? Why are we so afraid to be the first ones to start something? Why were 20 people waiting for someone to create the line?

There are many reasons, likely the most common being fear.

But as adults, why do we allow these emotions to prevent us from being leaders?

Although my starting the lineup this morning was 100% unintentional, it still reminded it me how critical it is to be a leader in my field. If you have a good idea, set goals and put your idea into reality. People will follow.

My challenge to you: Create a situation this week, where you can practise being a leader.