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The Rule of 5 by Jack Canfield : How to Turn Your Dreams into Reality

Introduction The Rule of 5 is a simple yet powerful concept popularized by Jack Canfield, the celebrated author of the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series and a renowned motivational speaker. This concept revolves around the idea that you can turn your dreams into reality by taking five small, consistent actions each day toward your goals. This approach helps to break down your ambitions into manageable steps, making the journey more achievable and sustainable. In this blog, we'll explore the Rule of 5, how it works, and how you can implement it in your life to achieve your goals and dreams. Understanding the Rule of 5 The Rule of 5 is based on the principle of consistent effort. The idea is to choose five specific actions every day that will move you closer to your goal, and then execute them without fail. The actions you choose can be simple and small, but they should be directly related to your ultimate objective. By doing these five actions consistently, you will see g

The Seven Abilities of Linchpin

The Seven Abilities of Linchpin

Introduction

According to Seth Godin, Linchpin is all about becoming indispensable in the workplace or your respective field. Linchpin put their heart and soul into their work and try to make it a masterpiece. If you want to become a Linchpin then you have to make conscious efforts to run towards your fears to overcome them in long run. They are indispensable for the job due to their 100X more value as compared to average employees. They make the business great by giving their everything. Let’s understand the 7 abilities that we must develop in order to become a Linchpin.

The Seven Abilities of Linchpin

1. A Unique Interface between Members of the Organisation
It’s observed that there’s a sense of mission inside any great organization. That mission is not created and followed by a chance but it’s crafted by the tribe of linchpins of the organization. A linchpin help connects different members of the organization in single a thread.
2. Delivering Unique Creativity
Linchpin always looks to solve problems with creativity. Here uniqueness refers to creativity that is focused and insightful. They also keep them away from spreadsheet analysis paralysis because they know that competetitors are also using the same spreadsheets. They are passionate enough to face the risk of rejection while delivering new thinking toward current problems. 
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3. Managing a Situation or Organisation of Great Complexity
Linchpins build new processes and trails for their organization as they know that this is the way to become more valuable for the organization. We are living in a world where we face complex and ambiguous issues at every step and very few people dare to provide solutions for such situations. Linchpin proves to be a flag bearer and sails their organizations through such complex situations.
4. Leading Customers
Customers want solutions for their problems without having tons of meetings and Linchpins are always eager to provide the required solutions. Generally, an organization's mission is internally communicated to each and every employee but Linchpin expresses it through their interaction with customers.
5. Inspiring Staff
Linchpin always remains inspired and they also keep other people inspired with their actions. Since the environment is very dynamic these days hence employees of contemporary organizations are used to remaining unclear about their key responsibilities but not the Linchpin. His prime focus is always on creating value for the organization and inspiring other team members to achieve their best.
“Every organization needs a linchpin, the one person who can bring it together and make a difference.” Seth Godin
6. Providing Deep Domain Knowledge
Linchpin understands the issues from What to Why and then suggests the best possible solutions to the issues being faced by customers. Here Seth Godin says that "Mapmakers have confidence in making accurate maps because they understand their subject in and out."
7. Possessing a Unique Talent
The more unique the talent of a person, the more indispensable he is to the organization. This is the basic trait of the Linchpin, they always aspire to become indispensable for their organization. They also keep learning new and relevant skills. Seth Godin says that "when you meet someone then you must have a superpower to solve the other person's problem. If you don't, then you are just another handshake." Here, Superpower consist of two words: "Super" stands for having a unique skill and "power" stands for being one of the best people to implement that unique skill in any situation.

Summary

Through his book Linchpin, Seth Godin successfully explained why we must always try to become indispensable for our organization. Linchpins are the building blocks of successful organizations: they lead (without title), invent, create order out of chaos and make things happen. Develop above mentioned seven abilities of Linchpin in yourself and become a Linchpin for your own organization.

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