“If I have 300 ideas in a
year and just one turns out to work, I am satisfied.” —Alfred Nobel
Most people don’t have any strategy
for their life. They lead their life the way it goes. They don’t plan well to
proceed forward. Some people plan well and proceed but fail to sustain when
encountered with frequent failures. A
few people draw a strategy, execute it effectively, and succeed ultimately. In
this regard, we will discuss drawing a strategy to lead your life with purpose
and meaning.
A Blueprint to Your Life
Strategy
“Strategy is about setting
yourself apart from the competition. It’s not a matter of being better at what
you do – it’s a matter of being different at what you do.” —Michael Porter
When you look at most Nobel
Laureates, they owe their successes to their teachers, mentors, and coaches in
their early life. They followed their teachers religiously, focused in niche
areas, worked hard relentlessly, and achieved success finally. This is a
long-term strategy. In contrast, most people avoid niche areas and imitate others
to achieve popularity. They hardly realize that popularity is a passing cloud.
This is a short-term strategy. The people with a long-term strategy and
execution stand out beyond their lifetime whereas the people with a short-term
strategy earn accolades and fame but fade away in their lifetime. Seth Godin rightly
remarked, “Fitting in is a short-term strategy, standing out pays off in the
long run.” Therefore, you must draw your strategy and leadership philosophy the
way you would like to be remembered.
Conclusion
“I believe that people make
their own luck by great preparation and good strategy.” —Jack Canfield
When you want to stand out in
the long run, you must enter into a niche area and work on them relentlessly.
You may either get a Nobel Prize or become an unsung hero/heroine. On the other
hand, when you enter into general areas without focusing on niche areas, you may
enjoy short-term popularity which is like a passing cloud. You may not be able
to live beyond your lifetime. To conclude, there is nothing like a fixed
strategy to achieve success in your life. It all depends on your mindset, principles,
and philosophies.
“A vision and strategy aren’t
enough. The long-term key to success is execution. each day. Every day.” —Richard
M. Kovacevich
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