The keys to evoke change and create success are unique to each of us. Are you using your keys to create success? Keys are behaviors and competencies within each of us that are carried out … as if without thought. You use a unique set of keys to engage in your day to day challenges … to handle all situations. I'll call this your "key ring". Just as there are keys to your success, there are also keys that lead you to failure. These are commonly referred to as derailers because they take us off course. Nevertheless, both types of keys reside within each of us. You must take a look at your key ring and identify the useful and non-useful keys.

Understanding both "sets" of keys is crucial for you to create success. When opening the door of opportunity, make sure that you are choosing the right key.
For example, useful keys might look like … detail orientation, determination, or the ability to see the good in people, while non-useful keys could show up as procrastination, impatience, or choosing to be liked rather than choosing to do what is right.

Here is your challenge:

• Take a piece of paper and draw a line down the middle. List your useful keys on one side and non-useful keys on the other side.

Please take a few minutes to think this through.

• After you've created the 2 lists, take the top 10 and prioritize them from strongest to weakest. #1 representing the strongest moving toward the weakest.

Now, I want you to do 3 things:

First, reflect on the last 24 hours. How many times did you use these keys? Were you successful? Did you achieve the desired outcome in the situation?

Then, over the next 24 hours, pay close attention to yourself. Notice what keys you are using in every situation. Again, did you achieve the desired result?

Review and reflect about the use of your key ring over the last 48 hours. Are you using some keys more than others? Are you choosing to use them or are you on autopilot?

P.S: The real challenge is for you to see if you are dedicated enough to do it.