The Puzzle of Life: Success in Self-Mastery

Success and mastery have been solved. We all understand, at least conceptually, what takes to get from wherever we are now to excellence in any field. The real difficulty lies in actually taking the journey ourselves. And you can do it.

Each of us is the central protagonist in terms of our own development. The road to mastery is our personal hero’s journey. As we refine our lives and the process of growth, we can even move into a position of abundance. We can take care of our own needs, without question, and then we can even extend our contribution to the lives of others around us. Here is one potential strategy for taking such a journey.

All of us find ourselves at different parts of the path along the way. Some people have been on the journey to self-transformation for years, even decades. Others are just beginning their own journey. Regardless of where we find ourselves, there are challenges and obstacles every step of the way.

Here are some tips and tools that may come in handy throughout your journey

I. Life is a Puzzle – Start in the Center and Work Your Way Out: The Orienting Philosophy

1. Our mind, knowledge, beliefs, values, creativity and an ability to solve problems are central to success in any endeavor
2. Awareness marks the first step to learning anything
3. To know where to go, we must first understand where we came from and what’s around us
4. With knowledge of the big picture, our strengths, weaknesses, values and goals, we can understand how to best focus our attention and efforts

II. Foundations of the Puzzle – Central to any Life of Mastery

1. Mind – Awareness, Identity, Ego, Values, Beliefs, Purpose
2. Body – Strength, Flexibility, Endurance
3. Knowledge and Contemplation
4. Skills – Critical Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving
5. Creativity – if we don’t creating anything then we’re only consumers

III. Moving Out – After handling the basics, go beyond

1. Personal Environment – Supplies and tools for the job
2. Social Surroundings – a culture of support and development
3. Community – People who care
4. Meaningful Career – Earning a living that doesn’t
5. Impact – Contributing to the well-being of others
6. Legacy – Contribution even beyond our lifetime

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