Anthony Venn-Brown
Coach - Author - Speaker
Personal Growth Tips


Hi 

The door on 2010 will soon be closed shut. This is probably why I have had a larger numbers of inquiries about coaching than normal. As the year closes I guess people begin to evaluate the progress and achievements for the year.

  • the job they were going to leave
  • the relationship or lifestyle they were going to get out of
  • the course they were going to enrol in
  • the weight that was going to be lost
  • the gym membership they were going to take out or use
  • the debt they were going to pay off
  • the savings plan that never eventuated
  • the intention to live on a realistic budget
  • the 'friends' they'd planned to extricate themselves from
  • the overseas trip they were definitely going to do

 .....and here it is another year gone and still not done.

Dissatisfaction is not a bad thing if it produces change; but to live in it year after year is a tragic waste of life.

Not only is it the end of a year...another decade has gone. It's hard to believe that it is two decades now since I took the step to be true to myself and live authentically. I think that my 40th to 60th years will go down as possibly my best. But who knows, maybe the best is still ahead.

If any of the above relates to you then No. 4 Success - simple and uncomplicated? below might be useful to apply.

Hope it helps.

Anthony Venn-Brown

Professional Coach

+61 (0)416 015 231

15 THING I'VE LEARNT NO. 4

Following on from my previous newsletter (see below) here is the next instalment of 15 things I've learnt about human beings and success in 5,000 hours. Last newsletter was 'No. 3 Plans and Strategies Make Your Action More Effective


Now for  No. 4 Success - simple and uncomplicated?


"Success is neither magical nor mysterious. Success is the natural consequence of consistently applying the basic fundamentals." Jim Rohn 


I always chuckle when I read the words of a self-help book title or on a website the "Secrets of Success" as if the individual has made some amazing discovery that no-one else has ever thought of before. Are there really any secrets? There have been some amazing breakthroughs in understanding how the mind works and its influence on our behaviours.

 


Creating success in life is actually very simple.  One of my favourite quotes is "Luck is a matter of chance but success is a matter of choice". From what I've learnt through reading, my own experience and working with clients who want to become more successful in career, relationships, finance or some other area of their lives, these are some of the simple principles to creating success.

 

7 Simple things every individual can do to help them create success

 

1.        Motivation towards success. You have to really desire it. It has to be a strong desire. The kind of desire that pushes you through obstacles and difficulties. You must be hungry for it. Some people spend their lives avoiding pain, discomfort and insecurity. This is a reactive life not a proactive life!

2.        A belief that you can succeed. If you don't believe in yourself then no-one else will. There is not a human being who has fully realised their total potential. Everyone can be more, do more and have more. Without that belief you will only ever exist in the comfort zone and the world of average. Being average is where the best of the worst meet with the worst of the best. Your belief will determine where you exist!

3.        A clear understanding of what success means to you. Have you defined success for yourself or have you allowed society, family, the company or advertising to define it for you. Often when people don't follow through on their goals for success it's because deep down in their hearts they know it's not really what they want. Get clarity on what success means for you!

4.        Gain the knowledge you need to become more successful. They say that knowledge is power but there is probably more to it than that. There are many people in the world today with tertiary education and degrees who are not successful. You need to understand that knowledge and more importantly how to apply it. If you want to be a successful business owner, consultant, sales person, get a promotion, get into the stock market, investment properties, then that will not happen at your current level of understanding. Remember, there are many ways you can gain knowledge: formally, informally, self learning or experientially. All are valid. Welcome to the learning curve!

5.        Learn from others who have been successful. Talk to successful people, read books about successful people in your field and others, find a mentor, get a success coach and see what you can learn. Why reinvent the wheel!

6.        Learn from your mistakes and failures. The path to success is not always smooth. We have to have strategies in place to ensure we manage the obstacles or setbacks that come our way. Your response to the failure or mistake is actually far more important than the mistake or failure itself. I help clients take the judgement out of those experiences. Reframing the experience into one we view as feedback is always helpful and assists people to move on.

7.        Make right choices. The success you create in your life will be the result of choices you make. If you want to be successful but choose to go out partying all the time robs you. Choosing the company you keep. Choosing to get out of bed instead of hitting the snooze button again. Choosing to make that one more call to a prospect. Choosing to read a book instead of mindlessly sitting in front of the TV. Simple choices really but they all add up to make a difference. Are your life choices helping you create success or creating a power drain?

 

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"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results".


Anthony Venn-Brown

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summarySUMMARY: Here is what I've learnt about human beings and success in 5,000 hours

 

  1. Anything is possible - the biggest hindrance to that are the limitations we place on ourselves
     
  2. Nothing happens without action - small steps are better than doing nothing
     
  3. Plans and strategies make your action more effective - fail to plan; plan to fail
     
  4. Success is simple - life wasn't meant to be complicated
     
  5. Commitment and persistence is what takes you to the finishing line - quitters never win; winners never quit
     
  6. If you don' reward yourself you'll burnout - celebrate your successes
     
  7. Accountability is the missing link in the personal development industry - ask anyone who uses a personal trainer
     
  8. Without a compelling future your life progress is greatly reduced - a blank canvass will keep you stuck
     
  9. There is no such thing as bad self awareness - understanding your weaknesses is as important as knowing your strengths
  10. Being present ensures your life will be more enjoyable - turn off auto-pilot and begin living consciously
     
  11. Everyone needs to define success for themselves - don't let others determine how your life turns out
     
  12. For every obstacle there will always be several options to overcome it - creative thinking finds solutions
     
  13. It's essential to write down the goals and dreams you have and review them regularly - a great key to success
     
  14. Sh*t happens.....deal with it anyway - facing challenges makes you stronger
     
  15. Every human being can do more, be more and have more - no-one is living to their fullest potential.
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s an internationally accredited coach (ACC ICF), Anthony has worked with a broad range of clients and over the last nine years gained many 1,000's of coaching hours experience.
Anthony's background includes 30 years in a variety of educational settings, establishing successful businesses and creating exceptional sales results. He has presented to audiences of up to 5,000 and appeared on national television and radio programs numerous times. His award winning autobiography 'A Life of Unlearning,' is now in its second print.

Richness in life experience is what makes Anthony stand out as a coach. His proven ability to negotiate challenging situations, pioneer new opportunities, and commitment to the best possible outcomes, enables him to connect insightfully with clients. By providing an objective sounding board, Anthony's clients gain the clarity and necessary tools to create the career, performance or internal transformation they desire.

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