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Motion and the illusion of  progress

Motion and the illusion of progress

Motion is a form of procrastination. It's easy to be in motion and convince yourself that you're still making moving forward and making progress. You think, “I’ve got conversations going with four potential clients right now. This is good. We’re moving in the right direction.” Or, “I brainstormed some ideas for that book I want to write. This is coming together.”  

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Motion vs. Action

Motion vs. Action

When you’re in motion, you’re planning and strategizing and learning. Those are all good things, but they don’t produce a result. Action, on the other hand, is the type of behavior that will deliver an outcome.

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Turning motion into action

Turning motion into action

  • Set a schedule for your actions: For on–going goals and lifestyle changes, this works approach. Set a schedule for your actions and stick to it.
  • Pick a date to shift you from motion to action: for tjhings that only happen once and that need planning upfront (releasing a new book, lau...

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<i>"Never mistake activity for...

"Never mistake activity for achievement."
—John Wooden

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I wish I knew about the 80/20 rule much earlier.

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The Rudders and Oars Metaphor

The Rudders and Oars Metaphor

It helps clarify the difference between SYSTEMS and GOALS:

  • Your goals are like the rudder on a small rowboat. They set the direction and determine where you go. 
  • If you commit to one goal, then the rudder stays put and you continue moving forward. 
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You don’t need to “get out of the building”

One of my biggest pet peeves when it comes to the startup ecosystem is the number of startup coaches out there spouting the same recycled wisdom from Steve Blank or the Lean Startup about how you have to “ get o...

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