Rob Riopel’s OPEN Strategy for Success – Part 1

When you're stuck in low self-esteem or feel like you're not making progress, it's easy to get overwhelmed with the "how." But in this first part of Rob Riopel's OPEN strategy (episode #179), we learn that before you even start worrying about the "how," you need to unlock your vision and take care of you. Watch as Rob breaks down the first two of the four OPEN steps — Observation and Pamper — as essential building blocks for sustainable growth and success.

𝐎 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞

Success starts with dreaming, but not just any dream. The Observation phase is where you get clear about what you want. Forget about the logistics and how it’s going to happen—that’s not important right now. This phase is about letting your imagination run wild.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗢𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: Too often, we get stuck because we focus on what we think is possible or realistic, limiting ourselves before we even begin. Rob reminds us that the first step to success is to open your mind to possibilities without boundaries. This is your time to visualize what your ideal life looks like—whether it’s creating a vision board, meditating on your goals, or sitting down with a journal. The only rule? Let your dreams flow, and don’t limit yourself.

𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝑴𝒂𝒙𝒊𝒎𝒊𝒛𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑶𝒃𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑷𝒉𝒂𝒔𝒆:

𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱: Don’t just think about your goals—see them. Collect images, quotes, or anything that resonates with your dreams. This visual reminder will help keep your aspirations front and center.

𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Spend time each day quietly visualizing your goals. What would it feel like to live that dream life? By immersing yourself in the feeling, you make it more real in your mind—and easier to pursue in reality.

𝐏 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫 – 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞

Once you’ve dreamed big in the Observation phase, it’s time to take care of the most important tool in your success toolkit: you. Rob emphasizes that success requires hard work, but most people work harder being broke than they do working towards success! The Pamper phase is about recharging and nurturing yourself, so you can be at your best when it’s time to take action.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲: You can’t pour from an empty cup. Many people fail or sabotage their success because they neglect self-care. Rob and his wife make it a priority to schedule their "pamper time" before anything else. Whether it's alone time, time together, or family time—self-care comes first.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲: It may feel selfish to take time for yourself, but it’s essential. To succeed, you need to be your best self, and that means taking care of your mental, physical, and emotional health. This could be something as small as 15 minutes a day of quiet reflection, reading a good book, or simply stepping away from the grind for a moment of peace. Remember, self-care doesn't require hours or days—just consistency.

𝑷𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑾𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝑷𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒆𝒓:

𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁: Before work, meetings, or even family obligations, block out time for you. Even just 15 minutes of reading or meditation can make a huge difference in your energy and mindset.

𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝗻: Rob suggests balancing personal growth with something that brings joy. Whether it’s reading a fantasy novel or taking a walk, give yourself permission to unwind.

𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 "𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀": Rob notes that feeling selfish can be a challenge, especially for high achievers. But remember, it’s not selfish to take care of yourself—it’s necessary. The better you feel, the more you can give.

𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑻𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔:

⭐Dream without limits in the Observation phase—don’t worry about the “how” just yet.
⭐Prioritize self-care in the Pamper phase—you can’t give what you don’t have.
⭐Success doesn’t have to mean burnout. It can mean balance, vision, and nurturing your own well-being.

Rob’s OPEN strategy is just getting started. The next video will dive into the next crucial step, the “E” in OPEN. Make sure you follow along to unlock the full framework for building a life of success, balance, and fulfillment.

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