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Weighing the Risk: Be Open to the Outcome, Not Attached to It
Obstacles define your path
Nothing inspires solutions more than obstacles. Obstacles frame the problem and define the path.
Risk and uncertainty are key ingredients of the process. Without it, you can only hope for stale approaches, rehashed concepts and minute improvements to another's ideas.
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Embrace the unexpected
The proper way to start a project is to expect that it will probably not turn out exactly as planned.
Embrace the unexpected. Soldier on without necessarily having a clear view of the finish line.
Obstacles define your path
Nothing inspires solutions more than obstacles. Obstacles frame the problem and define the path.
Risk and uncertainty are key ingredients of the process. Without it, you can only hope for stale approaches, rehashed concepts and minute improvements to another's ideas.
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Motivation
Motivation is not a switch. Motivation is a flow.
If you can create a self sustaining motivation engine, you’ll not only be able to find more meaning and purpose in your life, bu...
Motivation Engine in 3 parts
- Core. Your purpose. It is sustained by two things: Having Meaning, and Forward Movement.
- Support. What enables your goals. They can magnify the motivation core you have, or speed up the momentum that you build.
- Surface. Any type of external recognition that might give you motivation.
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Go from Dreamer to Do-er
Use the WOOP strategy for achieving goals:
- Wish: What do you dream of achieving in the future?
- Outcome: What form will that result take?
Wish (But Don’t Stop There)
Everything starts with a wish. But don't transform that into fantasy.
When you fantasize, your brain thinks you’ve actually achieved your goal. So rather than ramping up, motivation dials back.
See A Specific Outcome
Be specific about the form your wish should take.
For example: If a "better work-life balance" is your wish, your outcome could be “No work on weekends."
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Being assertive
Offering value
Effective persistence should always be based on providing incremental value.
From your conversation, you may have gathered insights on something that is important to the other persons, such as family, projects, or key interests. Offer an introduction or invite them to an event of importance.
Valuing time
No one is interested in an elaborate saga. Instead, ask a short, clear question on a subject in which the other person has expertise. They'll often be glad to help.
Follow up on an agreed time. If they tell you they’ll be busy until the fall, then don’t send them another message on July 31st. Wait until autumn starts and then send a polite note.
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