By Jim Cathcart
In Science they make a distinction between Speed and Velocity.
Speed is the rapidity of movement; how much time it takes to cover a particular distance.
Velocity, on the other hand, is about a change of location or position.
For example, if you travel at 100mph in a circular racetrack you will have a speed of 100mph and a velocity of zero because you are returning to your starting point again and again.
In life your Velocity is much more important than your Speed. This is also certainly true when it comes to your career success. The more skills you acquire and use, the more accomplishments your make, the more people you connect with, the more ideas you put into application, the more…yes, the more money you earn; these add up to your Success Velocity™.
For 40 years I’ve been a Success Consultant and have been “Helping People Grow™” (my company’s trademark slogan) since the early 1970s.
What I teach is also what I’ve applied in my own life. Imagine that, a teacher who practices what he preaches! The reason I tell you this is that I’ve personally proven these concepts and I’ve seen thousands of others do likewise. Later I’ll tell you my personal story but let’s talk about you for now.
How different is the life you want from the life you have? Have you taken time to write out what you really want from your career, your relationships, your physical experiences, your finances and your inner satisfaction?
My second question is this: what is your current rate of movement toward what you want, your Success Velocity™? Notice that I didn’t ask about how hard you are working (speed) or how many things you are doing. What I asked is how quickly are you getting to where you want to be? (velocity)
Velocity is something that is within your control. Increasing your personal Success Velocity™ is a known science with proven results. So let’s explore how much more successful you could be.
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More about Jim Cathcart:
Selected for 5 consecutive years (2010-11-12-13-14) as one of the Top 5 Speakers on Sales & Customer Service, and listed as one of the Top Minds in Personal Development, Jim Cathcart, CSP, CPAE is a leader among professional speakers and authors. Recognized as one of the world’s best keynote speakers Jim is one of only 5 speakers in the world who hold all of the following honors: Toastmasters Golden Gavel Award (2001), President of the National Speakers Association (1988-1989), Speaker Hall of Fame, CPAE (1985), Certified Speaking Professional, CSP (1981), and winner of The Cavett Award (1993). Most recently he has joined the faculty at XTRAcredits. Learn more about Jim at http://cathcart.com/
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