Modelling Excellence

Who do you look up to, admire, want to emulate? In NLP it’s called ‘modelling excellence’. Studying, learning, being inspired by, noticing actions and looking for clues that show you the journey towards success that person has taken.

Modelling excellence is a tried and tested route to accelerating your own success. If the path has been trodden before - and worked - then if you tread a similar path you will achieve a similar result in your own life.

People have used this method to build successful business, learn a new language, get a book deal or recording contract, achieve world records in sport, the list just goes on and on.

If you chose 1 or 2 people to study today, who would you choose? Chose quickly. Don’t think too long, just choose your role model(s) and begin.

Read books, search for inspiration on the internet, if your role model has a website, newsletter or holds events, subscribe and attend. Become aware what their attitude is to life, how they deal with challenges, how they engage with people, and of course how they create their success. People leave clues.

Since I began my coaching career in 2003 my role models included Fiona Harrold, Anthony Robbins, Brian Tracy and in business Richard Branson and Warren Buffett. I've read their books, watched interviews, and noticed when they've been involved in the media. When possible I've also attended their workshops and events.

So, who are you going to chose? Remember, modelling is a study, not a copy. You will still be you. You are unique. Once you find 1, 2 or 3 role models to learn from, whether from a book, videos, or if you get the chance in person, your life will change – big time.