HAVE A FARMER'S MINDSET
You might know about growth mindset and fixed mindset. In one of my blogs I have written about it. But here, I am going to share about farmer's mindset. It is something that each one of you need to have to build a prosperous future. If you want to be successful in any circumstances, a farmer's mindset is a right thing to inculcate in you.
It is said that India is an agricultural country. Farming is one of the influencing occupations that plays major role in our economy. It is profitable but not easy to carry. It really needs a lion heart to be in this occupation.A farmer has to deal with so many things that even you come across while chasing your dream. A farmer is an ideal example you have to learn how to succeed in any field. Let's see what they do that builds their awesome and unique mindset which motivates us to make a move.
1. PREPARATION :-
They get ready themselves for every situation. Before arrival of the season and sowing the seeds they prepare the fields. They plough the farms. Even they fix the type of crop they want to take in coming season beforehand and according to that they cultivate the land. They get everything ready. They get lucky as their preparation meets the opportunity.This is the first important lesson you can learn from them. You have to prepare yourself in concern of your goals. It is truly said that Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance. It makes you confident and positive towards achieving your goals. Sometimes in a year they don't take any crops meanwhile they don't sit quite but prepare themselves for the next. Preparation wins the half of the race.
2. LEARN DIFFERENT SKILLS :-
Farming is not an easy task. It needs certain skills. Farmers develop different skills. They learn plowing ,sowing ,planting, threshing , cutting , watering and so on. You are expected to develop essential skills to achieve your golas. Only skilled ones can perform the best in respective areas.
3. HARDWORK :-
There is no result without actual work on the plan. Whether it is hard work or smart work , work has no option. Farmers work day and night. They spend their most of the time on the field. They don't care about the environment or climate. Either it is summer or rainy season they work continuously. They work in heavy rain as well as under the scorching sun.They can't predict what will be the future even though they take lot of efforts. They throw themselves into the work with the soul and body. one more powerful thing you can acquire from them is to work hard to get done whatever you have planned.
4. BELIEVE IN PROCESS AND SYSTEM :-
Farmers follow the process and system. It is only the system and process make a man eligible to work in proper parameters.They understand better what to do and what to not. First they cultivate the land , sow the seeds , water the crop on proper timings, remove the weeds and go for the harvesting. They do it in a systematic way. Because of this certain system and process they can turn barren land into the fertile heaven.
Goal achieving also has a system and process. You need to understand the proven system and work on it the way it is. Process would be time consuming and lengthy but it is a must to gain expected outcome.
5. PATIENCE :-
The heart of farmer's mindset is no doubt but keeping patience.They wait for the results.They don't haste. They know better each crop needs particular time span to grow up and to harvest it. So they keep on working continuously. As they believe in process , they discard instant gratification. They think in concern of the long term achievements. You can takeaway this subtle teaching from the farmers. Wait for the outcome. Nothing is going to happen instantly. Rome wasn't built in a day. Everything has its own timespan to develop. Have patience and keep on walking.
6. FACE CHALLENGES :-
Farmers have to face so many challenges. It could be drought , famine, flood, cyclone or wild animals and birds destruct crops. Farmers face lot of natural calamities. Sometimes they don't get paid well. Right thing to say is that nothing stops them from farming. They track themselves on. They bounce back and lead forward. You make yourself strong enough by looking at the farmers and their will to face challenges. Just challenges like wind,rain and hot sun make any crop strong , you will become strong in your life.
7. ACCEPT THE CHANGE :-
Farmers have brought changes in their way of farming. Earlier they were using traditional ways of farming but now they are using modern technologies for better farming. They have adapted themselves to the new changes. This transformative attitude helps you to enrich your lives. You must bring change in your attitude, beliefs and behavior to get it done.
8. SHOW GRATITUDE :-
Farmers touch the soil from the land and smear it on the forehead just to show the gratitude. They worship the nature. They celebrate different festivals to express their gratefulness. You need to be thankful for everything that you have in your life. Gratitude is the best attitude anyone can carry with the pride.
You should have farmers point of view towards your life to rise up in any circumstances and grow rich with positive mindset. Most of the time we give the least importance to the farmers and farming but can you guess how would our life be without farmers ? What would we be eating if they don't attend the farm ?
Farmers have thousands of things to teach us. Let's learn from them.
Written by _
Mr. Abhijeet Manav
(Life coach and Motivational speaker)
www.exceltrainings.in
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