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Imagine being tasked with a military exercise which requires you to infiltrate and disarm insurgents who have hostile intentions. The map you have been provided identifies the entry point on the north side of the building.
Upon arrival, you find this door has been bricked over. What would you do?
For many elite armed forces soldiers, this training scenario is based upon real situations encountered during numerous combat experiences. It is designed to assess the adaptability and flexibility of the thoughts and actions of prospective elite soldiers, who are often tasked with some of the greatest problem-solving exercises. The decisions they make from this point forward can determine the success of their mission, and the well-being of all involved.
“The selection process within the British Special Forces is all Psychological. They tap into your mindset to determine your suitability.”
ANT MIDDLETON
As in the Special Forces, becoming ‘successful’ in your chosen field takes more than just talent. It takes determination, flexibility, endurance, and a success mindset.
The differentiator between those who achieve and enjoy ongoing success is most often in their mindset – not their schooling or genetics.
The Australian Institute of Business claims that a success mindset helps set you up for a long, prosperous career. Adopting a success mindset will improve your self-esteem and help you feel more confident in your decisions, enhancing both your performance and achievements.
3 Steps Toward a Success Mindset
- Rethink your relationship with failure. Reconsidering any failure as part of the learning and growing process can help you develop a healthier relationship with setbacks.
- Step out of your comfort zone. Understand and accept that growth and learning will only occur when you step away from the safety of your comfort zone.
- Find the right mentor. You can’t do it all on your own, and many have walked a similar path to what you are embarking on. Tap into this valuable human resource.