Imagine being able to go through the rest of your life as if you were on a luxury cruise! If you've never been on one, there's just something about boarding a cruise ship that gets everybody pumped and looking forward to the best journey of their lives. If you have been on one, you know what I mean.
Consider this… Your present life experience IS a cruise. At least it can be if you make the right preparation and climb on board with the right attitude. Just like a cruise, your life as it is right here and now can be full of fun and positive experiences. The great thing about this cruise through life is that YOU are the Captain of your ship!
In over 10 years as a Cruise Director, I found that a successful cruise depends on three elements; having well-planned fun, visiting some amazing ports of call and making sure that everyone on board is safe, comfortable and prepared for any potential disaster. Here's how you can translate that into a plan workable plan, not only for your Studio, but for your life as well.
1. HAVE FUN
There isn't much point to a cruise unless there's fun involved. Fun is the glue that holds everything together not only on a cruise, but in your life as well. Greet each and every day with the idea that you will have fun as the day unfolds. Fun is like a magic wand that can change things for the better as soon as you put it to work for you. It makes the difference between a day full of darkness and negativity or a day full of energy, promise and, well….fun! Things really change for the better when you make it a point to make it fun.
2. PLAN YOUR COURSE
Every cruise has a plan to visit some amazing ports of call and each of those stops is strategically chosen to add specific value and create specific experiences. In the cruise that is your life, this means setting goals to succeed and realizing them. It's a great feeling to set out with a specific destination in mind and then get there. Choosing the right ports and charting the correct course means you're not wandering aimlessly at sea. Whatever it is that you want out of life, it's essential that you have a plan. As the Captain of your ship, make a plan to get the most out of each place your ship stops. Each day of your cruise is another opportunity to get the most out of your life.
3. MAKE SURE SAFETY PROTOCOLS ARE IN PLACE
On board a real cruise, before we head for that first port and before all the fun begins, we take a moment to make everyone aware of the safety procedures, just in case of unforeseen rough waters or worse yet, a disaster at sea. If you happen to be experiencing rough seas at this point in time, don't go down with your ship. Just like a cruise ship has life jackets, life boats and special instructions in case of emergency, so should you. Throughout your cruise, a good Captain ensures your physical, mental and emotional security in every moment - and especially during a disaster. It's all about putting protocols in place so that you always feel safe throughout your journey.
If you'll just take control and be the Captain of your ship, all of the excitement you experience on a cruise can be the exact same excitement you can realize for yourself in your life experience. All it takes is knowing that life really IS a cruise full of fun, adventure and success. The trip is up to you simply because… YOU are the Captain of your ship!
Bon Voyage!
Robert
