I am passionate about spending time with people, sharing my beliefs, wisdom, and experiences—most of which I have gained through interactions with the University of Life.
Building on Your Foundation
Your education is merely a foundation. You build on that with your life experiences and the application of what you’ve been taught and learned. We’ve spoken about taking control of your lives through enhancing self-belief, understanding the concept of self-growth, and appreciating that you are born unique. Therefore, you are entitled to live a life of invincibility and stand out in the crowd through your uniqueness.
Discovering and Developing Your Gifts
Unfortunately, for many reasons, some of us never find our gifts. We never develop them or grow them, and as a result, we never become what we have set out to be. Today, I want to talk to you about unleashing your invincibility. Invincibility comes with understanding your strengths, your inner strength, your self-belief, and everything that goes with it. It involves understanding everything about yourself so you can go forward with a clear vision, understanding your passion and purpose, and becoming very successful.
Embracing Invincibility
How can you embrace invincibility and walk the talk throughout your life with every person that comes your way? We cannot consider ourselves invincible at the cost of others. That is neither fair nor the right way to do it. Rather, embrace what others are, rub off your beliefs, and help them to also become invincible. This way, we can create companies, teams, groups, and families that stand strong irrespective of what happens.
The Power of Collective Strength
If we live our life with the belief that we are invincible, we will reflect that onto other people through our connection with them. Out of the collective strength, we will then become invincible. This is an inherent part of teams, organizations, sports teams, management teams, and leadership teams. It starts with understanding our self-belief. You cannot consider yourself invincible if you don’t trust that you are invincible, that you have what it takes. If you doubt your abilities, you will end up not believing in your capabilities.
Trust and Self-Belief
Trust your capabilities and strengths unconditionally. Unconditionally love yourself. Because you say so and believe so, you will achieve that. If you trust yourself and your invincibility, you will actively seek opportunities and situations that align with your strengths. Successful people seem to grow in success because they believe in themselves and their abilities. They align themselves with their strengths and foster their sense of invincibility. Their companies withstand everything and are ready for change, growth, and adaptation.
The Concept of “1+1=11”
When we talk about teams in organizations, a friend of mine in the Netherlands talks about “1+1 is 11.” This concept involves seeing what others don’t. It’s about seeing beyond what is apparent and finding opportunities for growth. My children often ask me about their relationships, and my answer has always been: 1+1 must be more than 2. You must add value to each other. If 1+1 is less than 2, there’s a problem because one of you is giving and losing.
Creating Strong Teams
In teams, whether in sports or organizations, we need to fill roles with specialists. By doing this, we create a strong team of superb players in each position. We must appreciate each person’s uniqueness and develop together to become better. This whole-brain thinking approach ensures that we can collectively think and act wisely, making us invincible.
Invincibility Through Decision-Making
Invincibility also comes with the speed of decision-making. Sometimes, we need to act quickly. If we don’t, it may be too late. Understanding collective invincibility in teams and groups means appreciating the uniqueness of each individual and combining their strengths.
The Importance of Strong Leadership
Leaders like Nelson Mandela demonstrated invincibility by rising above challenges and making a difference. We need more such leaders today. Leaders who believe in themselves and are strong enough to guide us through troubles. Let us be those leaders in our organizations, families, and friendship circles.
Call to Action
I encourage you to embrace your strengths, believe in yourself, and contribute to creating a collective of invincible individuals around you. What steps will you take today to harness your invincibility and inspire others? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!
