10 Tenets of the RockStarWay™
In today’s lexicon, the term “rock star” is a figurative expression used to identify someone who is great at what they do. For example, if you’re a “rock star” of plumbers, then you likely fix leaks and clean pipes better than your peers. If you’re a “rock star” teacher, then you connect with and influence your students in ways that will be remembered long after school’s out for summer…
In my writings and live presentations, I take this concept a step further and describe it as a way of life. I refer to this as the RockStarWay™ – it’s a lifestyle that encourages people to be the best at what they do the best. It’s for the 5%. The RockStarWay is about getting the best possible end results by embracing and demonstrating skills in several key areas.
Here are 10 tenets (principles):
1) Rock stars strive to be great communicators – All transactions with people, places, and things begin and end with communication in all of its various forms. Great communication is complex, multifaceted, and requires hard work to master. Intuitively understanding and applying the art and science of “communichology” is the RockStarWay.
2) Rock stars are persuasive – Rock stars don’t get lucky, they influence outcomes. The intersection of preparation and opportunity is where rock stars consciously place themselves more often than not. Make people feel by mastering human relations skills and they will follow. Rock stars understand that “success” and “failure” is largely their own fault. The ability to positively influence action and direction in yourself and in others is the RockStarWay.
3) Rock stars are compassionate – Those who put others first, rarely finish last. Extending an uplifting and encouraging attitude toward others is contagious. Caring for more than just yourself, your stuff, and the center of your universe is the RockStarWay.
4) Rock stars are open to learning – The smartest in the room know what they don’t know. Wisdom is the recognition that there may be more or less to learn or unlearn. Critical thinking is the rule, not the exception. Answering “yes” to the “is it possible” question is the RockStarWay.
5) Rock stars accept responsibility and seek solutions – Living in problems only perpetuates them. Recognizing what’s wrong and then resolving to solve is how excuses become extinct. It’s those who stop blaming everything that truly start becoming something. Being accountable becomes desirable. Admitting mistakes and owning your own honesty is the RockStarWay.
6) Rock stars can roll with and embrace change – A person’s success is proportional to the amount of change they can endure. Being flexible is more than nice; it’s necessary. The ability to adjust on-the-fly and in-the-moment is the RockStarWay.
7) Rock stars take massive action – Action is the antidote to fear. Following deliberate and diligent planning, systematically executing your plans is the RockStarWay.
Rock stars are masters at social strategy - This is the all-important art and science of how human beings effectively interact socially to achieve their desired outcomes. Strategically understanding how to successfully navigate the many varied and intricate social interactions we find ourselves in is the RockStarWay.
9) Rock stars are emotionally intelligent – Beyond reading, writing, and arithmetic, it’s much harder to be smarter emotionally. Being tuned-into and aware of both your own, as well as others’ emotional states is the RockStarWay.
10) Rock stars recover – from setbacks, rejection, and addiction by being clear-headed. It’s not if bad stuff happens; it’s when. Rock stars recognize this and are able to rebound from both internal and external challenges. Neither extreme optimism nor pessimism is necessary. Possessing a realism and a resilience to not only survive, but to thrive is the RockStarWay.
Are you a “rock star?”
Stay tuned-in…
Tom Leu, M.S. is a writer, speaker, photographer, and musician from Rockford, IL. The RockStarWay™ brand delivers success psychology and Lifestyle Initiative Training resources to rock your business, brand, or band!
