Incremental Action Leads to Success
by Shann on Dec 01, 2011
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In Balance -Shann
“Whatever you do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius and power and magic in it.” -Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Have you ever found yourself in awe of another human being who seems to have it all? These are the people who show up full of vitality, creative magnetism and are without question, on top of their game.
I experienced this awe-inspired feeling when I discovered Carrie Wilkerson, AKA The Barefoot Executive. I follow Carrie on twitter and Facebook and occasionally watch her videos etc. And you know what? I’ve found that Carrie is a rock star and a self-proclaimed overnight success – 10 years later! She continues to hone her craft daily and work her butt off while raising a young family. She is an incredible role model for women entrepreneurs.
I could share more about this extraordinary woman, but this is not the intent of the post. My intention is to share the value of incremental actions over a period of time that will lead you to what you define as a better place. Carrie is on example of a successful entrepreneur who knows the magic of incremental change.
Once you express an interest in making a significant change and set your intention, it’s time for exploration and support.
When I decided to leave the high-profile corporate advertising sales world, I didn’t simply roll out of bed one day and land my entrepreneurial footing. I had to explore all of the possibilities. The incremental actions that led to my transformation included:
- Getting clear about my intention
- Exploring and enrolling in a coaching certification program
- Studying great coaches like: Thomas Leonard and Martha Beck
- Choosing the type of clients I wanted to play with
- Choosing the type of groups I wanted to get in front of
- Hiring the right mentor coach for coaching, speaking and writing
More than five years later, I continue to make incremental actions. Like the sands in an hour glass. Every grain of sand adds up. Every step matters.
As a student of the school of experiential learning, I have had my share of failure. I’ve struggled on occasion with fear and uncertainty. The good news is, I always find someone who can support me with what I want to accomplish when I need it most. And you can too.
When I decided to write Life on Your Terms, I made the choice to become involved with a publishing group who were compiling a guidebook for women titled: Wake up Women BE: Happy, Healthy and Wealthy. For a minimal investment, I became a contributing author in my first book which later became a best seller for women. During this time, I learned how to create a book marketing platform and devoured several classes designed to effectively flaunt my offering. I later used the knowledge I’d gained from my involvement with Wake up Women and experienced a wildly successful launch for Life on Your Terms…
I share this example with you to illustrate how thoughtful choices and focused training can lead to significant rewards in your new ventures. You can do anything you set your mind to doing with clear intention, incremental action, education, training and supportive mentors and coaches.
Get to it!
Learn more about Carrie Wilkerson HERE.












