“People who have goals succeed because they know where they’re going. It’s that simple.“
Nightingale
Why Read Lead The Field?
The advice contained in this book originated over a half of a century ago, but the content is as relevant and necessary today, as it must have been to the individuals consuming it back then. The struggles you face, the internal battles that you wrestle with, are not new to mankind, and Mr. Nightingale presents practical no nonsense advice that will transform your way of thinking, and ensure your “success” as he has done for others throughout the decades.
Life Lesson #One: Decide What You Want
You can’t achieve a goal if you don’t know what what that goal is, right? The book asks you to visualize the entire world as a pyramid, and to decide which part of the pyramid you would like to be on. Once you have decided, you work on the effective ways of staying motivated until your goals come to fruition.
Life Lesson #Two: Journaling/Thinking on Paper
“Thinking” with a paper/pen also known as free style journaling is a key tool mentioned in this book as a way of distilling your thoughts. Mr. Nightingale mentions a specific way, and minimum allotted time each day, to get your thoughts out on paper and train your “thinking.”
Life Lesson #Three: Master Your Habits
You know the adage “show me what you do everyday and I will tell you who you are”? Well, a version of that! Who we become, what we achieve is all rooted in our habits. What you do consistently, grows. Think about an area in your life where you are currently thriving, once you dive a little deeper, you will realize that you consistently do certain things related to that area that has lead to achievement and satisfaction. What if you applied this same methodology to another aspect of life that you want to expand? What would happen if determined what has to be done and you do those things consistently? As Tony Robbins say “you are what you consistently do.”
Life Lesson #Four: Practice Gratitude
What is gratitude? Miriam-Webster dictionary defines gratitude as a “state of being grateful” or thankfulness. Expressing gratitude and being in a state of thankfulness for everything that happens in your life, helps you in two ways. First, it opens up your heart! Try smiling upon waking up and saying “thank you” aloud, and you’ll notice your awareness goes straight to the heart. You feel loved, and want to spread that love to whomever you come in contact with. The other effect of expressing gratitude throughout your day is a kind of snowball effect. When you express your gratitude for something positive that happens to you, then the most miraculous thing happens, more positive things come your way. Observe your day, and use gratitude to create positivity in your life.
Life Lesson #Five: Be More Effective
How do you become more effective? In the book, we learn about the importance of becoming more effective everyday. Being more effective means doing more, learning more, growing more, and of course doing so every single day.
Mr. Nightingale invites us to
Lead The Field Book Background
This book was originally published in 1968. The book originates from the Lead The Field Coaching Program which was offered as a revolutionary new way of learning on the go with the invention of the cassette player.
Where To Purchase
This timeless information is presented without any fluff, in an easy to understand, and with clear instructions to implement into your daily life. Discover the power of “thinking” and other invaluable “nuggets” of wisdom by accessing the book here.
“A person who does not read is no better than one who cannot read.“
Nightingale