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The Transformational Journey!

Greg Taylor

Transformation is a willful act to do something different. Real transformation can be the catalyst that enriches our own life and lifts that of those around us. Everyone changes over time, but not everyone makes an intentional decision to become better than they are today. 



My own story includes multiple transformations, but the biggest one was when I transformed from a volcano to a missile. A volcano erupts, spews unrealistic demands, and destroys everything in its path. I did not like the results of these eruptions.


I pivoted and decided to end the eruptions. A Missile is designed for a purpose using dedicated tools for precision and pointed toward worthy targets. 


The elements of transformation are: 

  1. A Pivot Point
  2. Unlock your Mind
  3. Sustainability

1. A Pivot Point

With explosive blowups, I hurt relationships and damaged trust. I realized I could not bulldoze those around me with unrealistic demands. I realized that I needed to use my energy to build trusting relationships and help those around me become the best version of themselves. This was my pivot point. 


A pivot point is when you stop and acknowledge, “there must be a better way.” The question in any of these moments is whether we are willing to act upon our realizations. The pivot can initially be difficult, uncomfortable, and painful. The Pivot Point must come before any lasting change can occur. 


2. Unlock Your Mind

I would like to thank my friend, Wayne Dickens for stirring this concept in my head! To truly transform, we must embrace our capacity to accept new paradigms. When we limit our thinking, we deny ourselves the full power of our mind. I had to find a new definition of winning. My willingness to consider these new realities, new opportunities and new ways to grow would allow me to transform into the best version of myself.


I am so glad I did! I unlocked my mind to redefine my value system. Now my family respects and trusts me. I know I will have their love, but I have learned that I must earn their respect and trust. 


3. Sustainability

The transformation will not come without hardship and challenge. When confronted with a transformational journey, we will all have moments in which we are tempted to revert to our previous ways. For a transformation to be sustainable, we must build a process that will endure. I established some morning routines that changed my life: praying, reading the Bible, being grateful, reading books, journaling my thoughts, and writing The Weekly Fuel.


The transformation will occur when we are consistently engaged in new behaviors, create new habits, and embrace new paradigms. I am so glad that I went through this transformation process, and I know that I will have more challenges in the future. But now I have a conscious process to engage and win through ADVERSITY!     


I have found sustainable daily habits to keep me growing through any storm!


I guarantee if you engage with this process, things will change!


What are some transformation moments in your life?


What are some areas that need to be transformed in your life or business?


I’d love to hear your success stories on how you have been transformed and the journey you took to accomplish that task.


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