Renowned Ghanaian writer, Abundant Robert K. AWOLUGUTU, has emphasized the importance of visualization in achieving success. According to him, "See what you want, get what you see. Your eyes may look at today, but your vision must live in tomorrow." He shares his personal experience of visualizing his success as a writer, stating that he pictured himself writing over 200 articles before he actually did. His Golden Sunrise brand was also an idea that became a reality through visualization.
Mr. AWOLUGUTU cites the example of an archer from Manyoro, who would close his eyes for five minutes to visualize hitting the target before actually shooting. He stresses that visualization is not wishful thinking but rather mental rehearsal with feeling. The brain, he explains, does not know the difference between a vivid picture and real experience. This technique is used by athletes, musicians, and public speakers to achieve great results.
The author highlights that the human mind is like farmland, where whatever picture you water grows. He notes that the youth in Ghana often watch TV and are exposed to negative images such as accidents, poverty, and wars, which plant fear pictures in their minds. Instead, he advises that one should water success and make it a reality. Mr. AWOLUGUTU shares his seven steps to achieve success through visualization, starting with being still and quiet for 10 minutes each morning.
The first step, "Be Still," involves setting aside 10 minutes each morning with no distractions to visualize one's goals. The second step, "Get A Clear Picture," requires creating a vivid and compelling picture of what one wants to achieve. This involves writing down exact details, such as the type of car or the amount of money one wants to earn. Mr. AWOLUGUTU stresses the importance of being specific.
The next steps involve putting feeling into the visualization, keeping a vision board, speaking what one sees, acting like one has already achieved the goal, and thanking God before it actually happens. He emphasizes the importance of faith and gratitude in the visualization process. Mr. AWOLUGUTU also shares the story of two farmers, Abayagi and Abasei, who have different visions and achieve different results.
The author warns against common mistakes that can kill visualization, such as complaining about what one sees after visualizing, only visualizing once and forgetting, telling one's vision to detractors, and seeing success without putting in the work. He encourages readers to spend 10 minutes each morning for 21 days visualizing the life they want.
Mr. AWOLUGUTU concludes by stating that one's future is a picture in their mind and that visualization can be a powerful tool for achieving success. He shares his personal experience of envisioning over 200 articles and making it a reality. The author encourages readers to close their eyes and imagine what they want to achieve, emphasizing that it could become their reality in the future.
Key points
- Visualization is a powerful tool for achieving success.
- The human mind is like farmland, where whatever picture you water grows.
- One should spend 10 minutes each morning visualizing their goals.
