Will your methods, beliefs and attitudes help you reach your ultimate potential?

The research and firsthand experience of Beyond Insurance evidences that there are both internal and external forces that prevent individuals from realizing their ultimate potential. External forces—industry perception, commoditization, and the addiction to the insurance bid—are equally as powerful as internal forces, which include one’s skill set, attitudes and overall mindset.

So what is a mindset? It is those assumptions, methods, beliefs and attitudes someone holds that affect their approach to life.

Mindset is so powerful that it orients the way we think, act, feel and handle situations.

Developed by Beyond Insurance, the Growth Mindset Index™ (GMI) serves as a personal gauge of assumptions, methods, beliefs, and attitudes as they relate to five distinguishing qualities:

  1. Passion
  2. Emotional Intelligence
  3. Drive
  4. Gratitude
  5. Resilience

Passion

Passion in business means loving what you do; it stimulates your mind, motivates your efforts and incites energy and excitement about your work. Think of passion as the thermostat that measures the intensity of your emotions. The fuel for passion is your purpose, cause and belief in your unique abilities.

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Were you aware that more than 50 percent of all CEOs of Fortune 500 companies had a “C” or “C-” average in college? Nearly 75 percent of all U.S. presidents were in the bottom half of their classes.

What makes it possible for people who might seem otherwise ordinary to achieve great things? The answer is passion.

To gain a better understanding of your level of passion for your work at this point in time, ask yourself:

  • How long has it been since I was so excited about a work-related system, strategy, or tool that I could not sleep?
  • Do I find myself getting excited when I share my value proposition and unique business model?
  • Is my energy contagious?