Why do you need The Graphene Mentality?

Before I tell you why you truly need the Graphene Mentality in your life, let me ask you this-what do you think is the common denominator of success?

If you had to decode success into a single word, what would it be?

Chances are- you’d struggle. And rightly so.

The truth is : success is never built on a sole virtue.

For centuries, many noble virtues have been competing to become worthy ingredients of success. Hard work, smart work, sincerity, honesty, courage, discipline, patience and persistence. And there are many more in the list. Some achievers advocate for hard work and discipline, some vouch strongly for smart work and courage, and some emphasize honesty and sincerity, depending on what worked for them while they executed their iconic deeds.

But here’s the irony: in this endless debate, we often overlook the values of flexibility, firmness, resilience, and team spirit——the very essence of The Graphene Mentality. These are often neglected by CEOs, personal coaches, academic gurus, motivators and mentors in their mission statements.

The fact is, these values are as essential as other cherished ideals to achieve the critical goals that you’ve visualized in your dreams. Regardless of the nature of your goals- whether they relate to your career, family, or health- you’ll definitely need these values to achieve them. It is immaterial whether you’re into business, academics, research, art, theatre or sports. With a mindset that is firm, flexible, resilient and cooperative, you’ll always succeed in capturing your targets.

But the question is: How?

Here is your answer:

STEP WISE APPROACH

Growing up, I was often told that hard work is the ladder to success or smart work is the path to success. But no one ever taught me how to climb that ladder or walk that path.

For 35 years, I couldn’t find a single template to guide me through the moments when motivation fades, zeal disappears, distractions creep in, or failures hit hard.

It is through my experiences-my setbacks, struggles, and triumphs- I discovered what it truly takes to succeed. The Graphene Mentality is the product of that journey.

It provides an ideal template to guide you at every step of your journey to success. This schematic diagram depicts how we can apply various attributes of The Graphene mentality at different stages to achieve all of our momentous goals.

Every step in this process is a meticulous exercise in itself.
First, you must plan what goals to set for yourself by doing P2P (purpose to passion).
Then, you embark on the journey to your goals with utmost firmness and unwavering focus.
Next comes the stage of enduring stress and setbacks (an inevitable part of goal-chasing process) with attributes of flexibility and resilience.

Finally, remember that winning is not an individual game; it is a team game. It is not a solitary battle; it is a collective war! You need to cooperate with your colleagues selflessly, for it is the most efficient method of winning and a speedy way to reach your destination.