“I dream my painting and paint my dream” – Vincent Van Gogh

Now that you’ve discovered who you are, gathered the faith to believe in yourself and have removed self-doubt you have to do a little dreaming and a little doing.

It’s time to create the excellence that you want to be a part of. Envision the journey that it will take to achieve the feats that you desire. This journey is your blueprint. While the literal terrain may not always go as you have envisioned, remember that it’s the journey that creates the memories and value system you will use to enjoy your success. Embrace its intricacies and loops and turns. Success can be fickle and show favoritism but the journey you take to your destination will leave an indelible mark.

“My belief is stronger than your doubt” – Dwayne Wade

Now that you have adopted a new self-awareness, the next step is removing the doubt of who you can become.

Do you remember a time in school where the teacher asked a question and you think you know the correct answer, but you were too bashful to raise your hand? Then before you can get your hand back down to your side the girl next to you raises hers and matter-of-factly says the exact answer you were thinking. You were surely thinking and muttering to yourself, “I was going to say that!” We have all had moments like this.  Moments where if we had just pushed a little harder against our fear of being wrong, or even being right, where we could have added another notch to your win column.

Strategy for Branding

Allow me to satisfy the pundits and scholars by giving the textbook definition of “brand”. According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, a brand is defined as a class of goods identified by name as the product of a single firm or manufacturer  or a characteristic or distinctive kind.  Branding has continued to evolve, encompassing identity – it affects the personality of a product, company or service and now more commonly any individual who works to become more of themselves.

OK, now that we’ve been all politically correct let’s get right to it.

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