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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Friday, September 10, 2010
Do, Not Try!
Those with passion DO.
Those without passion TRY.
Are you doing or trying? Are you allowing, "I'll try that out" to provide an escape hatch?
It is so easy to say you'll try, give it a little effort, then give up. At least you tried, right?
I'm inspired by people for whom failure is just not an option. Remember G.I. Jane? She was going to make it through the training or die in the effort. I know a few others like like.
No matter what it is that I am doing, Yoda's words ring in my ears. "Do, or do not; there is no try."
Will you try today, or will you DO what you are passionate about? Make your life meaningful.
If you are not doing what you are passionate about, can you develop a plan to move into doing something you are passionate about? Do you know what that might be?
Drop me a line a share you passion with me. Maybe I can help you achieve your dream.
Those without passion TRY.
Are you doing or trying? Are you allowing, "I'll try that out" to provide an escape hatch?
It is so easy to say you'll try, give it a little effort, then give up. At least you tried, right?
I'm inspired by people for whom failure is just not an option. Remember G.I. Jane? She was going to make it through the training or die in the effort. I know a few others like like.
No matter what it is that I am doing, Yoda's words ring in my ears. "Do, or do not; there is no try."
Will you try today, or will you DO what you are passionate about? Make your life meaningful.
If you are not doing what you are passionate about, can you develop a plan to move into doing something you are passionate about? Do you know what that might be?
Drop me a line a share you passion with me. Maybe I can help you achieve your dream.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Six Steps that Make a Difference
Six Steps that Make a Difference
This is a method for problem solving. It will work with any challenge or problem you have – if you are willing to do the work. It was developed by the Earl Nightingale group and was taught as part of Bob Proctor’s Six Minutes to Success.
1. Define the problem clearly on paper. It should be so clear that anyone reading the paper would understand exactly what the problem/challenge is.
2. List any and all obstacles standing in your way of solving the problem. This should be a comprehensive list, including things like lack of knowledge or money, not enough team members, a poor attitude about your ability to solve this problem, etc.
3. List people or idea sources that might help to solve this problem. Don’t rush. Make as complete a list as you can. Then, ask the folks in your MasterMind group or other groups for more ideas.
4. List as many possible courses of action as you can think of. Be creative, and take your time. This is another great step to take into your MasterMind group. Be thorough (you’ll see why
later).
5. Try to visualize the results of each course of action. Ask yourself if this result will solve the problem without creating other problems. Are the results acceptable? Are they desirable? Can you do what it takes to follow this course of action?
6. Choose the course of action that best suits you. Stick with it for long enough to see what results you will get. Evaluate the results. Are they what you expected? Will this course of action solve the problem? If not, choose another course of action. (No need to go back any further than step 6, as all courses of action and their visualized results have already been listed.) Thoroughness in Steps 4 and 5 have ensured this.
When I saw this, I was impressed with how simple the steps were. We all do some of them, and most of us do all of them—but not with focus and thoroughness. Thus, when we don’t see the results we want, we must return to step 1 to find a solution. That wastes time. Oh, the time I will save using this method. I hope you all benefit as well.
This is a method for problem solving. It will work with any challenge or problem you have – if you are willing to do the work. It was developed by the Earl Nightingale group and was taught as part of Bob Proctor’s Six Minutes to Success.
1. Define the problem clearly on paper. It should be so clear that anyone reading the paper would understand exactly what the problem/challenge is.
2. List any and all obstacles standing in your way of solving the problem. This should be a comprehensive list, including things like lack of knowledge or money, not enough team members, a poor attitude about your ability to solve this problem, etc.
3. List people or idea sources that might help to solve this problem. Don’t rush. Make as complete a list as you can. Then, ask the folks in your MasterMind group or other groups for more ideas.
4. List as many possible courses of action as you can think of. Be creative, and take your time. This is another great step to take into your MasterMind group. Be thorough (you’ll see why
later).
5. Try to visualize the results of each course of action. Ask yourself if this result will solve the problem without creating other problems. Are the results acceptable? Are they desirable? Can you do what it takes to follow this course of action?
6. Choose the course of action that best suits you. Stick with it for long enough to see what results you will get. Evaluate the results. Are they what you expected? Will this course of action solve the problem? If not, choose another course of action. (No need to go back any further than step 6, as all courses of action and their visualized results have already been listed.) Thoroughness in Steps 4 and 5 have ensured this.
When I saw this, I was impressed with how simple the steps were. We all do some of them, and most of us do all of them—but not with focus and thoroughness. Thus, when we don’t see the results we want, we must return to step 1 to find a solution. That wastes time. Oh, the time I will save using this method. I hope you all benefit as well.
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