Absolute Clarity A Game Plan For Lasting Self Fulfilment And Happiness

A practical guide to clarifying your priorities, goal setting, wise decision making and optimising your time management.

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.5

- How to set meaningful life goals and visualize them in your mind.
- A model for transitioning through significant life or career changes.
- A process for creating inspiring goals and clearly framed outcomes.

What you'll learn

How to set meaningful life goals and visualize them in your mind.

A model for transitioning through significant life or career changes.

A process for creating inspiring goals and clearly framed outcomes.

The values and priorities that influence all human decision-making.

How to decide upon a meaningful purpose to commit your life to.

The role that mindset plays in determining personal effectiveness.

The process of transforming ideas into goals

and goals into reality.

A method for identifying the 'Ideas' that are worth setting goals for.

How to make calculated decisions about how you allocate your time.

And much

much more.

* Requirements

* An MP3 version is also accessible for those who like to learn 'on the go'.
* You can access your training course on a tablet
* smartphone
* or desktop.
* We include additional learning materials to assist you in your learning.
* This course does not require any prior experience or qualifications.
* Students are prompted to take notes (for self-reflection reasons only).
* This training can be studied anywhere with a stable internet connection.

Description

You must possess three core qualities to excel in life: clarity of purpose, clear definition of your goals, and a burning desire to achieve them. The key to pursuing goals and fulfilling them is to be sure about your purpose. The objective of this course is not to provide complicated theories or superficial anecdotes but rather to aid you in committing to a life path that is important to you.

Our lives are filled with many responsibilities: countless projects and an endless list of things to do. You possibly have common worries about family, health, money or deadlines? It can sometimes feel impossible to focus our efforts on only one thing with all this noise and distraction. And this is what clarity is. What if you could learn how to empty your mind of noise and concentrate on the important things that matter the most?

Achieving a sense of direction in life is not something that happens to you; it is something you must choose. In other words, at some point, you'll have to stop thinking about taking action and act. Fear is among the main reasons many people stagnate in life - scared of messing up, scared of things not working out, scared of what other people might think and scared of choosing a life pursuit that doesn't ultimately fulfil them.

The concept of personal effectiveness means something different to everyone, as all people have different goals, priorities, and life challenges to overcome. A business coach needs to develop excellent listening and questioning skills. A salesperson may need to become better at networking and negotiating. This course will teach you how to cut through all noise and distractions to focus on what matters to you the most.

The following are some of the topics you will learn during this course:

Visualizing the goals, you hope to achieve in your life.
Navigating through significant life or career transitions.
Making a clear distinction between a goal and a vision.
Creating inspiring goals and positively framed outcomes.
The values and priorities that influence decision-making.
The vital role that mindset plays in personal effectiveness.

Whether you want to further your career, earn additional money, or accelerate your personal growth, you will find it hard to become efficient until you have determined your purpose. Only after you have defined your purpose can you begin to take action and focus on pursuing your objectives without wasting time or energy unnecessarily. A clear purpose is like a beam of light shining directly on your goal, making it easy to see.

This course can not enable you to become more effective, nor can it tell you what direction to take the rest of your life in. The purpose of this Masterclass training is to put you in the right frame of mind so that when you eventually are ready to visualize your ideal future and put in the amount of effort necessary to make it a reality, you will succeed with far less reservation.

All people possess a unique set of strengths, talents, insights, passions, frustrations, and priorities, alongside a defining set of underlying values central to their lives. Your life will become more fulfilling and efficient when you live according to your values. The purpose of this training course is to make you aware of these values to make informed decisions about the future direction of your life.

Having a sense of direction in life will give you perspective, passion, and a sense of purpose. The majority of people never acquire these things. When you have direction in your life, each day is just another opportunity to learn, grow, improve, and produce the positive results you hope for. Though there are plenty of uncontrollable circumstances in life, the effort you make to design your future relies solely upon you.

"Thought-provoking, entertaining, provocatively challenging and potentially life changing – highly recommended!" - Shannon O'Doyle.

This thought-provoking training is part of a larger curriculum of personal development courses designed by KR Ltd and hosted within the Achology peer-learning environment. The training course is accompanied by a 30-day money back guarantee, so if you're not happy with the format, you can get your money back - no questions asked.

Who this course is for:

Anyone interested in developing themselves either professionally or personally.
This course is for those who want to enhance their people skills and influence others.
The students in this course should be motivated to learn more about themselves.
The course is open to both men and women, regardless of age, status or ethnicity.
Students with an interest in psychology will find this course particularly interesting.
The course can be taken standalone or in conjunction with another Achology training.

Course content

2 sections • 33 lectures

Creating the Foundations for a Purpose-Driven Life 18 lectures

Welcome to the Clarity, Purpose and Personal Productivity Masterclass Preview 14:33

Welcome to the Clarity, Purpose and Personal Productivity Masterclass! In this opening video, we will discuss the purpose of the training course, and how you can gain the most benefit from it. This opening section is designed to help you gain a clearer appreciation of your primary life goals and aspirations while also gaining an in-depth understanding of your motivations, values and priorities.

The Udemy Student Support Centre Preview 02:48

As you have enrolled in this training course on Udemy, here is a convenient link to Udemy's most frequently asked questions database so that you can make the most of this online training as quickly as possible. This includes article responses to all of the most commonly asked questions that relate to taking a course on Udemy.

Understanding the Source of Human Motivation Preview 16:49

Many people go through life driven, knowing they are motivated, but we're not always clear on what it is that specifically motivates them. Having this insight is what gives people ‘Clarity’ - clarity of what they want, what motivates them, and the general direction they intend on taking their lives in. We are all motivated in life by three fundamental factors, which Kain explains throughout the video.

How to Benefit Most From Your Learning Preview 18:42

As individuals, we all have a particular approach to our daily experiences in life. A lot of people are unknowingly judgmental and assumptious. The importance of mastering our mindset cannot be overstated to those who want to live progressive and meaningful lives. In this video, Kain outlines some practical steps that will help you identify how you can benefit the most from your learning.

Output Orientated - Versus - Outcome Orientated Preview 18:41

Life is made up of hundreds of thousands of moments. Some that move us, others that change us, and some that provoke us to action. Being busy takes us away from those moments. ‘Busyness’ is very different from ‘Effectiveness’. We can be busy in life but not getting any closer to where we want to be. In this video, Kain discusses the difference between being output and outcome orientated.

Understanding What it Means to Make Progress Preview 33:28

Progress refers to the change towards a more desirable state of affairs. No one would ever question the value of such a goal. However, there are some factors that should be considered. Progress sometimes simply consists of looking at your current situation from a different perspective. Kain uses this example to demonstrate how human beings can begin to make meaningful progress in life.

The Four Categories of People (and Mindset) Preview 22:30

The attitude you adopt, as well as how you view yourself as a whole, will affect how confident and assertive you are. Throughout this teaching, Kain describes how changing your attitude can profoundly alter the direction of your life. Although you cannot control what happens to you in your life, you can always choose how you respond to it. A person's attitude is reflected by the way they respond. By modifying your attitude, you will also alter your perspective and change your life.

Getting In Touch With Your 'Awareness Zone' Preview 27:54

Self-awareness is being aware of different aspects of yourself, such as your traits, behaviors, and feelings. This is essentially a state of consciousness in which one's own interests become the main focus. The cornerstone of emotional intelligence is self-awareness. Without self-awareness, we cannot manage our relationships with others, let alone understand what's going on in our own lives. Kain describes four different awareness zones in this video from which we can participate in life.

Becoming Fully Honest With Ourselves Preview 17:45

If we wish to become more effective in life, we must take responsibility for the part we play in creating the outcomes that we experience. If we are honest with ourselves about the role we play, we will be able to see clearly how we need to change. In this video, Kain outlines an exercise to assist you with being honest with yourself about the life outcomes you are currently generating.

Transitioning From Our Actual to Ideal Selves Preview 34:05

Our progress in life is about moving away from our 'less than ideal' circumstances and moving toward our 'ideal' circumstances. In order to create our ideal vision for the future, it is vital that we define our ideal future selves. Throughout this video, Kain draws upon the Kubler-Ross Life Transition Curve to discuss the transition from one's "actual" self to one's "ideal" self.

Understanding What Motivates us in Life Preview 37:13

Some people spend their entire lives climbing mountains and then come to the realization that they have selected the wrong mountain to climb - and thus their lives have passed them by. As a means to help you better comprehend and gain clarity about what motivates you, Kain discusses the fascinating topic of core values in this video - values tend to rest at the epicentre of our every personal conflict.

Internal Versus External Motivations Preview 28:16

In this world, so many people rely on acquiring material goods to fill their empty lives; while some of these things might provide a degree of short-term pleasure, they rarely enable people to experience long-term joy. An internal void serves as an extreme motivator. In this video, Kain explores how we can change our focus and choose instead to be driven by internal factors which do bring us fulfilment.

Unpacking Our Core Human Values Preview 39:39

Many people struggle with finding direction, making big decisions, and even knowing how to act in day-to-day situations. When you take the time to consider your values, these things become crystal clear. Your values will point the needle of your compass, illuminating the pathway toward living a meaningful life filled with passion, vision, clarity and purpose. Here, we will discuss human values.

Join the ‘Principles into Practice’ Discussion Group Preview 01:57

Would you like to discuss the lessons you are learning in this course?

If so, you are welcome to apply to join the ‘Principles into Practice’ Discussion group.

The Principles into Practice Facebook group was founded in 2016 for the purpose of bringing together link-minded individuals from all around the world who are studying, or who have studied, Kain Ramsay or Achology associated on-demand training courses.

Connecting the Dots of Our Values: Exercise 1 Preview 06:36

If we want to truly understand a person, we must first understand their driving forces, i.e. what values they're prioritising today. When we don't have people in our lives that inspire us, we end up comparing ourselves to others (putting ourselves up or down) in an unhealthy way. In this video, Kain introduces an exercise to help you start considering the positive role models in your own life.

Connecting the Dots of Our Values: Exercise 2 Preview 05:03

As you now know, values are the motive behind purposeful action. They are the ends to which we act. Often our core values reveal themselves through our actions and general life pursuits. As we reflect upon the reasons why we 'do what we do', our values can begin to become quite apparent. In this video, Kain invites you to consider some of the reasons why you felt strongly enough to take action.

Connecting the Dots of Our Values: Exercise 3 Preview 09:43

Living by your personal values sounds easy - at least in theory. Your values, after all, are simply the things that are important to you in life, so it should be natural to live by them. When you're in situations being authentic, that's a clue that you are in alignment with your values. In this video, Kain invites you to carry out one final exercise as you consider times when you're most/least authentic.

End of Section One Check-In Preview 03:13

In this video, Kain outlines a series of self-reflection questions that you can ask yourself to think about the main ideas and lessons you have learned throughout this section.

Sustainable Foundations for Value-Based Goal Setting 15 lectures

The Hierarchy of Clarified Vision & Purpose Preview 30:12

Clarity is not only about getting clear about what we want for the future, but it is also about understanding where we are now in relation to the past. Clarity is about moving forward into the future and understanding what drives us. As part of this video, Kain discusses a model that encourages you to adopt a missional outlook on life and then introduces a goal setting resource you can use.

The Four Main Stages of Life & Progression Preview 23:43

We seldom consider the regrets we may have in the future. It's important to realize that everything has a natural order, and if we fail to see how this applies to every aspect of our lives, we may end up making some seriously unwise decisions that we later regret. With the help of this video, Kain explains the four main stages of life and the progression to help you bring clarity to your life vision.

A Guide to Revolutionising Your Thinking Preview 16:35

Clarity is a state of clear thinking. A state of mental clarity refers to being focused and clear-headed. When you have mental clarity, your mind is not clouded by indecision, what-ifs, anxiety, or worries. Clear thinking can be achieved by balancing creative thinking with critical thinking. Kain explains that our minds become balanced when we become highly critical of our creative ideas in this video.

U.N. Global Goals for Sustainable Development Preview 16:01

In 2015, U.N. world leaders agreed to 17 global goals that have the capacity to create a better world for us. From these goals, we are all able to draw a missional objective; they give us a basis for contributing to society. Kain describes these objectives in this video and explains that we can either be a part of the world's short-term problems or we can be a part of its long-term solutions.

The Four Different Categories of Idea Preview 19:15

Philosophically, ideas are abstract concepts. Ideas are the foundation of all goals. In order to understand the different types of ideas that we can have, it is necessary to recognize that there are always a number of options that we “could” choose from, but normally there are only one or two that we “should” choose from. In this video, Kain discusses the four different categories of ideas.

Defining Positively Framed Outcomes Preview 14:04

A positively framed outcome is a goal one wishes to achieve, which is designed to avoid unintended costs. People often set negative outcomes and goals that do not inspire them. We need to frame our goals in a positive way if we're going to be motivated to work towards them. This video discusses how the negative goal setting frame can be reframed to become a more positive and inspiring one.

A Process for Removing Ambiguity & Vagueness Preview 18:06

Different types of intelligence exist; when we develop the capacity to reflect on what's true, we develop what psychologists refer to as 'digestive intelligence'. We are presented with an example of Kain who shares his own experience of discovering the underlying drive in his own life and then moves on to a series of questions that will help you to reflect upon what it is that drives you.

The Quadrant of Human Agenda Preview 19:23

We all have an agenda in life; we all have goals we want to achieve. We can however, only focus our attention in one direction at a time. If we're focused on ourselves or infatuated with ourselves, we will not be focusing our attention on other people. In this video, Kain outlines a quadrant to help you understand four different agendas we can have in life.

Six Keys to Unlocking Your Purpose in Life Preview 21:51

We all ask at some point in our lives - "what is the meaning of life?". We determine the meaning of our lives based on the meaning we assign to our life experiences. Each of us has the opportunity to make sense of our past experiences, applying them to help create a meaningful vision for our future. As shown in this video, Kain discusses the hard work and commitment it takes to find our life's purpose.

Ikigai: A Reason For Being Preview 20:02

There’s no shortage of people out there who want to convince you that you have one life purpose and one life purpose only. This can be incredibly overwhelming for people as they try to find their one and only purpose. As a basis for goal setting, Kain discusses the term “Ikigai” in this teaching, which is the process of cultivating one’s inner potential or that which makes one’s life significant.

Understanding the Different Types of Mindset Preview 16:45

All of us have been influenced by previous generations. The act of growing up is about leaving behind limiting ideologies we learned when we were young. Mindset refers to the set of beliefs that shape how you make sense of the world and yourself. In this video, Kain discusses three different mental attitudes you can adopt in life. He identifies the difference between contribution and consumerism.

The World System and Societal Structure Preview 22:18

A social institution is an interrelated system of social roles and social norms, organised around the satisfaction of an important social need or social function. Most people would like to see ‘change’ happen in the world, but don’t always set goals that would enable this to happen. Kain discusses what it means to contemplate a profound vision for our lives and what it means to live empirically minded.

The Six Stages of Personal Reflection Preview 16:13

Our lives are driven by our visions of the future, and it is up to us as individuals to determine the size and scope of our vision. As Kain explains in this video, you can use this exercise as a framework to consider how you will proceed to live your life as you go forward. He proposes a model through which you can evaluate your current conditions, taking into account what your ideal conditions should be.

Today's Decisions Form Tomorrow's Reality Preview 05:09

The outcomes we get in life are a result of our decisions, whether we make wise decisions or emotionally-fuelled ones. In order to say 'no' to what we don't want, we must have a clear picture of what we do want. A trade-off arises where having more of one thing results in having less of another. In this discussion, Kain explores the trade-off between choosing ‘good’ things and ‘great’ things.

End of Course Summary & Closing Thoughts Preview 13:13

This closing lecture marks the conclusion of the Clarity, Purpose and Personal Effectiveness Masterclass. In this video Kain gives you a series of self-reflection questions you can ask yourself to reflect on the main ideas and lessons you have learned. Afterward, he provides a few reading recommendations before bringing the course to an end.