There are 7 things Pat Parelli identifies as being the keys to success. These 7 ideas are not solely for horsemanship, they will work for anything you want to apply them too. They are the recipe that creates success in anything you do.
Lately I have been pondering these seven things and I am trying hard to find a balance and get everything working for me, but just the other day I realized I had to start at the beginning. I can get the right tools and try hard to apply techniques, read up on all the info I can and look for moral support but I need to start at the beginning.. with my own attitude.
1. Attitude– is the key to everything in life… having a positive attitude and staying calm and collected will lead you to success in whatever you decide to do.
2. Knowledge– once you have the right attitude you can get the knowledge you need to lead you toward success.
3. Tools– once you are knee deep into learning your new skill the right knowledge will lead you to the proper tools to use and also the right techniques.
4. Techniques– proper techniques come with the knowledge and tools and making the right decisions about how to properly go about your new skills.
5. Time– with the right attitude and knowledge, tools and techniques you will spend the time it takes to go forward into success.
6. Imagination– adapting is the key to becoming successful. Thinking out side the box and using your imagination to go forward and being creative is an essential key to anything you may want to do.
7. Support– surround yourself with a community of like minded people and jump right in with both feet. Find instructors, mentors, and other supporters to help you along your new journey.
All of these things together will create success and I will continue to go down the list … put first things first and work my way to the top! With my horsemanship and everything I do!
In his book Natural Horse-Man-Ship, Pat Parelli outlines the ways to use these 7 keys to excel with horsemanship. You can also find more information on this topic and more on the Parelli website. http://www.parellinaturalhorsetraining.com/seven-keys-success/