The Psychology of Success - Part I

About a year ago, I found myself standing at a critical juncture. As a young professional (one of the youngest Directors at the firm), I knew that to deliver value to others, I needed to continue growing myself, to keep sharpening my skills and expand my knowledge. The question was - was I ready to commit the necessary resources to ensure my personal growth? The choice I made back then, an investment that over time has amounted to nearly $40,000 into my own well-being and professional growth through coaching programs that I am a part of (namely through the Flow Research Collective), would be one that I'd come to regard as invaluable.

Through this process, I experienced firsthand the transformative impact of being held accountable by those who held an ocean of experience and scientific knowledge in their hands. It was not merely an investment in myself - it was an investment in the people I would go on to coach, the teams I would lead, the lives I would touch. To walk the walk, as it were, I had to ensure that my journey was guided by those who had already been down the path before me.

Now, you might wonder why I chose to share this story. The reason is simple - it is a reflection of a fundamental principle of human psychology and a critical aspect of my coaching philosophy: the exchange of value.

What does this mean? Simply put, for any interaction or transaction to be meaningful and beneficial, there needs to be an exchange of value. Both parties involved need to have skin in the game. This concept is at the core of why my coaching services carry a cost.

If you were to ask me, "Can't you provide your services for free?" My answer would be, "Even if I wanted to, it wouldn't be in your best interest." You see, when something is given for free, it is often taken for granted, not taken seriously. There is no perceived value, no personal investment. As a coach, I have seen time and time again that when individuals invest in themselves, they are more likely to engage, commit, and persevere. They have a stake in their success. They show up ready to learn, grow, and evolve.

When I decided to invest in my training, it was not a simple financial decision - it was a commitment to my future, to my potential, to the people I wanted to help. By assigning a monetary value to it, I was cementing my commitment, making it tangible. And that made all the difference.

The journey to reach our fullest potential is a voyage that requires commitment, engagement, and many times, financial investment - it is the same tenet to investing in a business to spur greater future returns. It is the exchange of value that is crucial to achieving meaningful growth, because typically speaking it is the tangible monetary investment that connects meaning to the decision. My story serves as a testament to the transformative power of this principle, and I hope it serves as inspiration for your own journey.

If you are ready to take the next step and invest in yourself, to be held accountable, to learn and grow, and reach your full potential, I am here to guide you. Let's begin this journey together. After all, the best investment you can make is in yourself, and it is an investment guaranteed to yield profound results.