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10 Steps to

Breakthrough

Results

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Introduction

“Breakthrough results!” Sounds cool, doesn’t it? Sexy, lucrative, attention-getting. And who doesn’t want that? But what ARE “breakthrough results”?

I define “breakthrough results” as the game-changers. The huge—not incremental—steps forward that can change your business, even your industry, and cause your competition to lose sleep.

This little book is like a Starter Kit for breakthrough results. Will it give you everything you need to know? Nope. But these 10 principles (and a bonus 11th!) will bring you into the world of those who routinely produce breakthrough results. Along the way, I’ve provided links to articles I’ve written that expand on some of these betrig principles. So, are you ready to produce breakthrough results?

Then let’s get started!

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Part 1:

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Achieving

breakthrough

results is really a two step process:

1. Coming up with the

breakthrough

idea (generation)

2. Putting the

breakthrough

idea into action

(implementation)

These first five tips will help you and your team generate

your next

breakthrough

idea.

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1. Collect Dots

Creativity (which is where

breakthrough ideas begin) is really nothing more than connecting dots that haven’t yet been connected. It stands to reason, then, that the more dots you have, the more connections you can make. So collect dots: read books on a wide variety of topics, hang out with people who have different

backgrounds and beliefs, attend events you normally wouldn’t attend. And let the ideas flow.

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2. Find a wacky neighbor

You’re not likely to produce that breakthrough idea if you surround yourself with people who see the world the same way you do. You need to find someone who looks at things differently—a wacky neighbor, if you will. And here’s a tip: you’re probably going to find your wacky neighbor outside of your own industry. So find your wacky neighbor—they just might be the key to your million dollar breakthrough idea!

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3. Take a shower

It’s amazing how often people

say they come up with their

best ideas in the shower! And

it’s true. There are a number

of reasons why taking a

shower can help you generate

breakthrough ideas that just

don’t seem to come to you

anyplace else. So take a

shower. You’ll get great ideas,

and you’ll get clean!

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4. Go for a walk…or a flight

One of the best ways to break your routine patterns of thinking is to change your location.

Whether it’s a walk in a park, a stroll around the block, or a two-week vacation in Italy, getting out of your normal physical

space forces your brain to break its normal patterns. And that’s when the breakthrough ideas are most likely to happen!

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5. Ask a different question

Sometimes the breakthrough answer appears when you ask a different question. When you’re looking at a problem or

challenge, rather than asking the obvious question, try backing off a bit and see if there’s a better question lurking behind the obvious question. Asking a

different question re-frames the situation, and can lead to a

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Part 2:

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Congratulations! You now have a great,

breakthrough

idea! But here’s the bad news:

Your

breakthrough

idea is useless—until you put it

into action.

These next five tips will help you turn your

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6. Break it down

Sometimes the sheer scope of your breakthrough idea can be

overwhelming. That’s when you need to start at the finish point and then break it down into a step-by-step action plan. Ask yourself (for example), “If December 31st is the finish point, where do I have to be on December 15th? On November 30th?” and so on. The more you break it down, the easier each individual step will be to

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7. Live out of your

calendar (not your Inbox)

In order to produce

breakthrough results, YOU

have to be the one in control

of your time, energy, and

resources. And you can’t do

that if you’re living through

other people’s agenda (i.e.,

out of your Inbox). Instead,

put what YOU need to do on

YOUR calendar, and make

THAT your daily guide.

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8. Expect setbacks

People who produce

breakthrough results almost invariably encounter setbacks. True achievers know this. So, rather than let these setbacks stop you in your tracks, be ready for them. Know that they’re going to show up, and that they’re

simply part of the process. With this mindset, you can overcome the setbacks rather than having them overcome you.

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9. Plan short-term wins

Breakthrough results are often a product of momentum, and momentum requires energy. One way to keep your energy— and your momentum—up is to proactively plan some wins, some milestone victories, that happen BEFORE you achieve the ultimate goal. These wins will act as little “pick-me-ups” that keep you going for the long run.

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10. Celebrate successes

Congratulations! You’ve achieved your goal. You’ve produced your breakthrough result. Now it’s time to

celebrate! Too many leaders forget this step, but it’s

important. Give yourself, and your team, a reward

(commensurate with the

achievement). Make celebration a priority, not an afterthought.

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11. Plan your next

breakthrough

You’ve produced a

breakthrough result, and

you’ve celebrated your

success. So what’s next?

Where will you find your next

breakthrough? Real

breakthrough performers

don’t rest on their laurels. You

know the process, and you’ve

produced a great result. Now

it’s time to do it again!

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Want More Help?

I help extraordinary leaders produce breakthrough results. I do this onsite (keynotes,

workshops, etc.), online

(webinars, teleseminars), or through a blend of both.

To see how I can help you and your team produce breakthrough

results, please contact Jeff

Jacob at Jeff@BillStainton.com, or call 877-762-3195.

connecting dots

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