“Good luck is opportunity meeting preparedness.” – Deepak Chopra

In other words, we are constantly swimming in a world of possibilities. Yet, we can only see and harness these possibilities if we are ready for them.

On the rolling hills of Alberta, Canada stands a large house, with over 5 bedrooms and 3 floors.

It belongs to friends of my friend. The owners own multiple houses, love their lives, live richly, and give generously. Their success is a result of two things: Visualization and kindness.

Visualize the outcome; visualize the process

Visualization works because your brain doesn’t always distinguish between reality and imagination.

A psychological study based in Australia split a basketball team into three groups. One was told only to visualize scoring for 20 minutes a day. Another was told to practice scoring for 20 minutes a day. The third did neither.

The players who visualized and those who practiced all improved by similar degrees. Their brains didn’t distinguish between the physical act of practicing and the mental act of having a ‘scoring mindset’.

1. How to visualize your goals for success with ease and precision

What do you want to achieve? What does that look, feel, and taste like?

Make your subconscious aware of your life goals. Images are easier to remember than words, because they create a single pathway in our brain. So, cut out or draw pictures of your entrepreneurial business goals. Then paste them onto a “visualization board” that becomes an inspiration for your business strategy.

With your visualization board in mind, you will be more open to the opportunities you’re looking for. If you look at the images enough, they will become part of your subconscious, so that you naturally find the things you want in life. Your mind will be aligned with your values and you will be living along an invisible path that just seems “lucky”.

2.  How to use creative visualization when you don’t know the outcome: Visualize the process 

You may not know what your goals look like. So, visualize the process. This will create the values in business that are crucial for reaching your potential. Every decision you make will be part of a larger process that fits your personal values and your personal brand.

What do you need to do next? What direction should you head in?

Visualizing the process means understanding what you need to do in the near future. Maybe you have to research something. Perhaps you will attend a networking event. 

•  Once you’ve identified an activity, close your eyes. Visualize your success in that task. At your networking luncheon, you are dressed very well. You see yourself speaking candidly and professionally with like-minded, helpful people and getting a good collaborative group going. 

•  Visualize deeper. What do you say to those people? What is it that you want them to offer you? What are you going to offer them?

Understanding and playing out your success in your mind makes it easier in reality. Give it a try.

Take it from Jay-Z: Kindness builds empires

The first part of receiving is giving. And giving is easy if you have a passion to share.

The best way to meet people, to understand balance, and to foster open-mindedness is to be kind. Kindness comes from understanding others’ values and belief systems so that you know the reasons for their actions.

Why does kindness work?

Kindness teaches you what you are passionate about and what you can do for others.

It is also a big part of trust and openness. Being closed to other people’s ideas, talents, and gifts closes off your mind to innovation and wealth as well. Kindness is a type of collaboration in which you welcome ability, like-mindedness, and change into your business process. Be kind to people who appreciate and respect it.

In business, high-level executives such as Jonathan Fields, Conan O’Brien and Andy Lansing have built their business success on being kind to others. 

But, one of the best stories I know is Jay-Z’s rise to multimillionaire.

After releasing his “Black Album” and supposedly retiring from making music, Jay-Z didn’t really retire at all. Along with owning multiple clubs and restaurants, Jay-Z started his own recording company, Rockafella Records, to discover new talent.

Now he makes money by spreading kindness. Jay-Z values musical talent, hard work and fearless ambition. He also has a keen ear for talented performers. That’s why Rockafella Records helps rappers and musicians succeed by teaching them what he’s learned from over 15 years in the music industry.

Jay-Z’s passion for music translates into kindness because he deeply wants to share his expertise. In the process, he has changed the music industry for good.

How do you visualize your success unfolding?

Live your vision with a BRAND FROM WITHIN business success strategy that uncovers your values so you can live and work by them.