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Beyond Resolutions – Build Yourself
- 3 January 2024
- Posted by: Tsholo Sehume
- Category: Be Empowered The AHC on iYana
Ditch the January scramble for “new year, new you” promises. This year, let’s build something real, something that lasts. Not with flash and fireworks, but with the steady grit of everyday growth.
Yeah, resolutions are cool. They’re like shiny mountaintops in the distance, promising epic views. But James Clear, the author of ‘Atomic Habits’, reminds us: “You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” That’s where The AHC comes in. It’s not just about setting your sights on those peak experiences; it’s about building the climbing muscles, the mental focus, and the unwavering perseverance to get there. And so we must put systems in place so that the climb, that day-by-day growth journey, equips us with the courage to go for our audacious ambitions, but the humility and self-awareness that keeps you grounded about the reality that we’re taking on a task that is daunting and requires continuous learning– that’s the essence of The AHC.
So, how do we ditch the fleeting promises and paint a lasting masterpiece with this transformative framework?
Well, first, we must accept that this isn’t about checking off boxes or hitting imaginary finish lines. It’s about becoming a better version of yourself, the kind who wakes up excited about life, knows what truly matters, and faces challenges head-on. It’s about figuring out what makes you tick, your deepest “whys”, and building everything you do around them. It’s about aligning your purposes for existence with the things you do, go for and how you conduct your life.
Think of it this way: Resolutions are like sparklers, bright for a bit then gone. The AHC is more like a bonfire, fuelled by seven essential embers. Here are some benefits to adopting this self-mastery approach to being:
- Knowing Your North Star: Discover your core values, the guiding lights that point you in the right direction.
- Living with Purpose: Set goals that make your heart sing, things you truly want to achieve, not just “shoulds.”
- Getting Real with Yourself: Own your strengths and weaknesses. Know what you’re good at and where you need a boost.
- Learning Like a Boss: Never stop growing! Pick up new skills, keep your brain sharp, and be ready for anything.
- Taking Care of Yourself: Body, money, mind, and spirit – all gotta be happy and healthy for you to shine.
- Building Your Tribe: Surround yourself with awesome people who cheer you on, even when things get tough.
- Making a Difference: Share your gifts, lend a hand, and leave the world a little better than you found it.
These aren’t rigid rules, but flexible tools you can bend and twist to fit your life. The AHC (Audacious Humility Canvas) Blueprint is the tool that will help you craft your growth recipe, experiment, and watch yourself evolve into someone whose goals aren’t determined by the ordinary calendar but by a calendar of your life’s true purpose. It will help you transform New Year’s resolutions into springboards for continuous action, each leap propelling you closer to the person you’re meant to become, your Higher Self guiding your evolution beyond any earthly calendar, beyond resolutions; beyond ordinary.
No more January pressure, no more fleeting fads. Let The AHC sail you through the storms of life, where growth is an everyday thing, not a once-a-year struggle or promise. It’s not about reaching some perfect destination, but about becoming the best you, step by confident step.
Light your first spark today. Check out the Audacious Humility Canvas Blueprint, explore the principles of the self-mastery framework, and begin your never-ending journey today!
Let’s ditch the resolutions and build extraordinary lives, one daily ember at a time.
Remember:
- You’re the architect, The AHC Blueprint is your toolkit for crafting the amazing person you know you can be.
- Your journey is your own, nobody else’s.
- Growth is like a muscle, the more you use it, the stronger it gets.
Start building your amazing today. The bonfire awaits!
The article serves as a call to action with guidelines which I see aiding me with my goal-setting and self-transformation journey. It compels one to start digging deeper when setting goals.
I mean, for a change, I stopped placing calendar dates and timelines to my goals.
I began to rethink and reflect on my values, checking whether my goals require me to compromise my values or they are positive add-ons to them.
Truth is, it’s easy to come up with new year resolutions. However, it requires a whole process of internal work to achieve them, and stay the course.
After reading this, I realised that audacious humility is a tool that I can use actively to create my desired way of living a purposeful life.
I’m grateful for this article, offering a framework of a never-ending journey to self-mastery.
You’re right Ma Thandis :-). Commitment to self-improvement is necessary to stay the course. Let’s stay the course!