What are your recipes for success?
Success is not a coincidence. It is the result of how you see, think, feel, act, and who you are.
By reflecting on what has made you successful, you will discover the strategies you can consciously apply in the future. This will boost your self-confidence and help you achieve your goals more effectively and efficiently.
Review your list of successes from the past year and select a moment that felt meaningful to you and from which you want to learn.
Describe how your way of seeing, thinking, managing emotions, acting, and being contributed to this success.
A practical way to formulate your success formulas is to use the following structure:
"I + present tense verb + …"
Examples:
"I see challenges as opportunities to learn."
"I believe that perseverance pays off."
"I stay calm and focused, even in difficult situations."
"I follow a plan and take a step forward every day."
"I am persistent."
Repeat this exercise for multiple successes from the past year.
At the end of this exercise, you will have a list of personal success formulas, formulated as powerful guidelines for yourself.
By consciously reflecting on what works for you, you gain more control over your future.
This way, you become the "master of your own destiny."
Use the following questions to analyze how your way of seeing, thinking, feeling, acting, and being contributed to your success.
Way of Seeing (Perspective and Focus)
- How did I view this situation? Did I see opportunities or difficulties?
- How did I view myself? Did I trust my abilities?
- How did I view others? Did I seek support, collaboration, or inspiration?
- Was I able to see the situation from multiple perspectives?
- Did I focus on the bigger picture or specific details?
Way of Thinking (Mindset and Beliefs)
- What belief motivated me to persist?
- Did I think in terms of solutions or problems?
- How did my way of thinking influence my actions?
Way of Managing Emotions (Emotional Regulation)
- What emotions did I experience, and how did they influence my actions?
- How did I manage negative emotions like stress or fear?
- Did I consciously use positive emotions like enthusiasm to stay motivated?
Way of Acting (Actions and Habits)
- What concrete actions led to this success?
- What habits helped me succeed?
- What skills contributed to this achievement?
- Did I try a new approach or step out of my comfort zone?
Way of Being (Personality and Identity)
- Which of my traits or characteristics helped me achieve this success?
- How did aspects of my identity (such as upbringing, background, gender or faith) support me?
- Was I truly myself in this situation?
