Everyone in the world wants to be successful, but success is subjective; what you view as successful, might not be for the next person. However, there is one thing standing in the way of everyone to reach the success they desire.
“Your mind is standing in the way of your success,” said Dr Price Pritchett, author, chairman and CEO of Pritchett. Pritchett is a company based in Dallas, USA and is known worldwide for its expertise in organisational change, merger integration, corporate culture, and process redesign.
Pritchett was speaking at the Momentum Science of Success media brunch in Sandton, Gauteng, on Thursday. The brunch was held ahead of the Science of Success festival, which will be held on Friday, with Pritchett as the keynote speaker.
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How to reach success
Pritchett is the author of you2, a short book about achieving exponential personal and professional results by making a quantum leap, changing your approach and mindset rather than just working harder.
The topic centred on his book is what makes him believe the mind is the biggest barrier in achieving one’s goals.
“What is occupying your mind all the time will be the reason for your success,” he said. “Performance begins inside the brain, your life is run by your mood and mindset, how you choose to see things, yourself and the things you do.”
Aiming for higher success
Pritchett is also viewed as a global thought leader in human performance, with many corporate leaders attributing their success to his advice.
He spoke about the importance of aiming yourself towards bigger things. “You don’t have to settle for things as they are now,” he said. “That can change. Dramatically.”
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Pritchett believes that true breakthroughs come from taking quantum leaps, bold shifts in thinking and action that produce extraordinary results far beyond incremental effort.
In life, a “quantum leap” means a dramatic and sudden breakthrough or advancement, moving from one state to a completely different one rather than progressing incrementally. It can be achieved through a significant change in mindset, perspective, or beliefs, which can lead to rapid transformation in areas like career, finances, or relationships.
Personality traits that influence money habits
The Momentum’s Science of Success campaign helps people build financial literacy. Last year’s festival was centred on personality traits that influence money habits.
A personality trait refers to a consistent pattern of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that define an individual’s personality. These traits shape how people perceive, interact with, and respond to their environment, others, and themselves.
Paul Nixon, head of behavioural finance at Momentum Investments, said people are often unaware that their personality traits influence how they spend and save money.
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