The main ingredients of a good transformation, at least the “mental aspects” of the transformation, can be described in many words. My favorite words begin with P. I don’t know why they are my favorites, but P is just a great letter of the alphabet that begins many, many powerful (catch that last word there?) phrases. Here are the main ingredients, in P form of course, for a great transformation.

1. Purpose: The greatest selling book of recent eras has been one called “The Purpose Driven Life.” Without purpose, there is no meaning to an effort. In a transformation, the purpose is the core reason you do this. Find that, record it in writing, and you have made a great beginning.
2. Passion: This word describes the zeal and super-charged attitude you will need to do this thing and to make it the greatest thing you’ve ever done for yourself.
3. Planning: Thorough planning becomes, along with preparation, an investment in your transformation that returns divdiends.
4. Preparation: The readying of all that you need to execute your transformation follows the planning of your transformation. People are often confused about the difference between planning and preparation. Planning is deciding when and where and what to eat; preparation is getting and cooking the food!
5. Progress: Celebrate every gain you make, and every loss you wanted.
6.Perseverence: The will to keep going when will is about all you have left!
7.Pursuit: The relentless look toward the ultimate goal that accompanies perseverence.
8. Pleasure: Not required, but certainly a transformation well-done will produce this, even if it doesn’t take place DURING the challenge.
9. Peace: Real satisfaction, and freedom from anxiety, fear and depression that were part of your old life.
10.Profit: In the sense that profit means permanent gain, you will certainly see this in all aspects of your life following the transformation–in strength, character, and attitude for sure.

So, my friends, mind your P’s and the Q will follow! Q? Yes, Quality, and ….well, that’s another blog isn’t it?