What can we learn from profitable corporations? A lot—starting with the simple fact that corporations are run by people. Their decisions can cause business models and markets to shift dramatically, sometimes overnight. That’s why self-leadership and mindset matters: it helps us navigate the storms of both our professional and personal lives with clarity and control. At this intersection, we learn how to juggle pressure, perform with intention, and keep moving forward. Here are six steps to start taking control of your life and leading yourself, others, and the world with decisive action.
1. Clarify the Mission
Define your mission and eliminate unnecessary work. Build a schedule that’s simple, clear, and sustainable—and stay flexible as you begin. A strong mission creates focus and momentum.
2. Protect Your Infrastructure
Guard your foundation at all costs: sleep, movement, nutrition, and rest. These habits only strengthen you when they’re maintained consistently. Make no mistake—life is an endurance test.
3. Invest Relentlessly
Invest in your skills, health, and relationships with intensity. This is the fastest way to multiply your personal “capital” and expand what you’re capable of.
4. Run Quarterly Reviews
Review your progress every quarter across every dimension of wellness. Start with this framework: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, vocational, social, and financial. Real transformation comes from one action repeated long enough.
5. Train for the Long Game
Resilience isn’t proven in daily hype or short bursts of motivation. It’s built over time—through consistency, patience, and the ability to keep going.
6. Lead Like a CEO
Respect the power of leadership. In your life, you are the CEO. Lead with ownership, discipline, and decisive action.
Lead with intention—your life needs a CEO, and it’s you.
Head up and Chest up,
Dr. Vince