I recently heard a podcast by Dr. Henry Cloud. He gave some content around how successful people have four things that help them have a fruitful life. In this blog, I give a summary and personal application of what he said.

Personal Story

I have really enjoyed listening to Dr. Clouds podcast, which is named “Boundaries.me.”  Here is a blurb that describes it:

“Dr. Henry Cloud’s Boundaries.me podcast features inspiring stories about the benefits to your relationships, mental health, productivity and wellbeing that come when you implement healthy boundaries.”

Success of a Fruitful Life

Dr. Cloud says that a successful life comes from four things:

1. Have a VISION of what I want life to be like. I prayerfully consider what God wants for me.

2. Have a TEAM that encourages me:

-Small group- I meet with regularly with people for accountability

-Advisors- I seek counsel from coaches from different areas of my life

-Mentors- I call someone regularly who can mentor me.

-Self-awareness- I ask myself: “How do I need to grow?”

3. Have a PLAN:

          – I prayerfully devise a plan for taking steps toward my VISION.

          – I get feedback from my TEAM.

          – I set goals.

-I start working toward meeting my goals.

4. Have ACCOUNTIBILITY

      – My TEAM helps me be accountable for making meeting goals.

Freedom – Responsibility

“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1

What do I want? What choices do I have to make to accomplish that?

Choose to act because I want to be free and chase down success in my life.

Action

Please consider following Dr. Cloud’s suggestions. You might even take a listen to his Boundaries.me podcast. I’m sure you would find it a beneficial endeavor.

May God bless your healthful endeavors!

Joni

P.S. What experience do you have with chasing down your goals?