A habit is a routine that is performed on a regular basis, generally unconsciously. Changes that appear minor and insignificant at first might accumulate over time and make a substantial difference.

1. What is a Habit.

When the habit levers are in the right place, creating healthy habits becomes effortless.  1. Cue – make it obvious. 2. Craving – make it attractive. 3. Response – make it easy. 4. Reward – make it satisfy.

2. How to Create a Good Habit.

Focus on trajectory over results. You get what you repeat – your life is an accumulation of your lagging habits. True behavior change requires a change of identity.

3. Don't Focus on the Result.

When starting a new habit, saying what you're going to do and when you're going to do it increases the likelihood that you'll do it. Another effective technique is habit stacking, by using existing habits to cue the formation of new habits.

4. Sticking to Your New Habits.

Motivation is overrated. The environment is far more important. Create a productive environment with visual cues to encourage healthy habits. Make every effort to design it in such a way that it avoids any negative temptations.

5. Proximity.

If you want to master something, simply start. Repetition is better than a perfect plan. Quantity leads to quality. The right question is not “how long will it take to form a new habit?” but “how many will it take to form a new habit?”

6. Importance of Starting.

Habit tracking, habit contracts, and accountability partners are wonderful ways to start positive habits or stop unhealthy ones. There a lot of apps that can help you with that as well but ideally, you write a journal using pen and paper.

7. Accountability.

One of the characteristics that distinguishes the greats is that they enjoy boredom. They are willing to persevere even when they are not in the mood or want to do something else. The greatest threat to success is boredom, not failure.

8. Deal with Boredom.

Make sure to take your interests and proclivities into account. What comes easy to you that is hard for others? Becoming successful is a lot easier when you're doing something you like and enjoy.

9. Personal Strengths and Interests.

An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones.

The #1 New York Times bestseller. Over 10 million copies sold! Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving--every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results. If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. The problem is your system. Bad habits repeat themselves again and again not because you don't want to change, but because you have the wrong system for change. You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. Here, you'll get a proven system that can take you to new heights. Clear is known for his ability to distill complex topics into simple behaviors that can be easily applied to daily life and work. Here, he draws on the most proven ideas from biology, psychology, and neuroscience to create an easy-to-understand guide for making good habits inevitable and bad habits impossible. Along the way, readers will be inspired and entertained with true stories from Olympic gold medalists, award-winning artists, business leaders, life-saving physicians, and star comedians who have used the science of small habits to master their craft and vault to the top of their field. Learn how to: <ul><li>make time for new habits (even when life gets crazy);</li></ul><ul><li>overcome a lack of motivation and willpower;</li></ul><ul><li>design your environment to make success easier;</li></ul><ul><li>get back on track when you fall off course;</li></ul>...and much more. Atomic Habits will reshape the way you think about progress and success, and give you the tools and strategies you need to transform your habits--whether you are a team looking to win a championship, an organization hoping to redefine an industry, or simply an individual who wishes to quit smoking, lose weight, reduce stress, or achieve any other goal.

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Personal Development

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Books

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James Clear is the author of "Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones" He writes about habits, decision-making, and continuous improvement at jamesclear.com. His website receives millions of visitors each month and hundreds of thousands subscribe to his popular email newsletter.His work has appeared in the New York Times, Entrepreneur, Time, and on CBS This Morning. He is a regular speaker at Fortune 500 companies and his work is used by teams in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. Learn more at jamesclear.com

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Atomic Habits

It is more satisfying to feel angry than to acknowledge the painful feelings associated with vulnerability.

Transforming Anger into Empowered Feelings

𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰...

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Mental Health

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Communication

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Love & Relationships

Embracing the Powerful Connection to Nature through Vibrant Feelings 🌿

Two types of attention:◦ Selective◦ SustainedBoth are critical for effective focus.Build your sustained attention by focusing on a task for a set time limit.Build your selective attention by focusing on one task without distractions.

1.  Train Your Brain

Intentionally make ‘focus’ a priority in your life.First, identify what you need to prioritize.Next, allocate the time needed to complete your task without distraction.Finally, remove all other tasks or commitments during that dedicated time.

2.  Prioritize Focus

Music can boost brain power and improve focus.The ideal focus-boosting music:◦ Has no lyrics◦ Is upbeat◦ Is familiar or lyrically predictableListen to music during focused work sessions to stay on task.

3.  Utilize the Power of Music

The environment you work in affects your focus.To optimize your focus:◦ Eliminate visual distractions◦ Reduce noise levels or use noise-cancelling headphones◦ Adjust the lighting to reduce eye strain

4.  Optimize Your Environment

Mindful meditation can boost focus by increasing the size of the brain's prefrontal cortex.To try mindful meditation:◦ Find a quiet place,◦ Set a timer,◦ Focus only on breathing.When your mind wanders, gently guide it back to your breath.

5.  Mindful Meditation

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Mindfulness

5 Neuroscience hacks to boost your focus permanently:

1. Be Responsible2. Don’t Be Afraid to Speak in Public3. Carve a Turkey4. Read Books5. Build a Fire6. Learn an Instrument7. Have a Firm Handshake8. Tie a Knot9. Manage Your Money10. How to Use Basic Tools11. Iron a Shirt12. Handle a Gun13. Open Doors for Women14. Use a Pocketknife15. How to Jump-Start a Car

16. Stand Up to Shake Someone’s Hand17. How to Grieve18. Don’t Be a Sore Loser19. Don’t Be a Show-Off20. Don’t Be Afraid to Hug Another Man21. Be a Good Neighbor22. Honor Your Marriage Vows23. Be a Good Tipper24. How to Tie a Tie25. Dress Like a Gentleman26. Don’t Use a lot of Foul Language27. Stand Up for Others28. Be Well Spoken29. How to Defend Yourself30. Treat Everyone with Respect

31. Sometimes, Life is Not Fair32. Take Care of Your Health33. Admit When You are Wrong34. Respect Your Elders35. Do What You Say You Are Going to Do36. Be Kind to Animals37. Don’t Lose Your Temper38. Love and Respect Your Mother39. Listen to Good Music40. Know How to Drive a Stick Shift

I recently read this “40 Things Every Father Should Teach His Son” I really enjoyed it, deeply.

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Parenting

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Learning & Education

40 Things Every Father Should Teach His Son.

Most people don't achieve anything in their life because most people don't do anything in their life. If you belong to the number who will say, 'I will read the first chapter tomorrow', put this book down. Forget the book. I don't want you to read this book. If you're go Ng to read a chapter a day. Only then read the next line. You are starting a new life with this book. This book can be completely useless or completely valuable for you; it's up to you to decide.

FACT:

"Imagination and emotion are the only two blessings human being have, Which the education system is killing from day one."

There are three types of learners: Auditory, Visual And Kinaesthetic. Auditory learners learn thought talking and listening, visual people learn thought looking at things and reading things, and Kinaesthetic people learn thought experience. Every single person is partially Kinaesthetic, because everyone learns best thought experience. I've given more speeches after getting inspired by a music album than I have by reading books

Three Types Of Learners:

The Problem with traditional education is that We are taught 'what to learn' , but we are not taught 'how to apply'.We are taught to read and study a subject, but the first step of an education system should be to help people discover themselves and the way they learn best. Nobody teaches us how to learn, thought, and what is the best way we can learn. "People who study a lot often study about people who do not study at all."

Our Education System Sucks!

We should focus on questions, curiosity and appreciation. In my head, in the perfect school, every time someone asks a question, they will be told ' you are curious ', not ' you are stupid'.No question is stupid, it's just a way of seeing things. Something which is stupid to me is not stupid to you, and vice versa. Why do some people in school have the right to decide whether or not my questions are stupid? How can they dismiss me and my curiosity?Our school system doesn't focus on our strengths; instead, it ridiculous us for our weaknesses.

Focus 

If a student is good at something they would be encouraged to do more of that thing, meet more people from that field, explore the things they can do in that area, and be motivated to pursue what they like, instead of following the herd and doing engineering.My perfect school would be an immersive learning experience. One month of studying in the mountains, and the next month we would be on the road. The month after that we would be on a beach. We learn so much more through Experience than we would ever do from textbooks. And that is what we need to promote.

In An Ideal School 

Until we admit that we suck at things, we won't be able to work on the part that sucks, and our ego won't let us grow.

Being stuck at something even when you know you are bad at it. It is important to improve, but the other thing as important as Improving is knowing when to quit.If something is not working out for you, quit. Life is too short and there are too many other opportunities to be stuck at a thing that is not working out.If you think you can get better at it. Research and learn and get better. If you think you can't do it, take professional help and find someone who can do it for you. But don't let it stop you from growing.You suck more if you think you don't suck.

You Suck - Admit It!

Life is like a buffet; get up and pick what you want. Try looking at, smelling and eating different things, and then take more of what you like. Don't treat it like an à la carte, because no one is going to serve you your favourite dish on the table

The people who are made fun of aren't stupid, it's the people who make fun of them that are.The hardest realities of your life teach you the most important lessons.

fun is important

Guess what's the best thing about getting rich? You only have to be right once .You can fail 999 times but if you get it right once , boom! You are going to the moon .

You have to choose what fits you , you don't need to have a business because i did it, you don,t have to study a particular course because your best friend is doing it, and you certainly don't need to go for a government job because your parents did it.not everyone wants to have a nine to five job; similarly not everyone wants to be an enterpreneur or a content creator, and that is completely okey.I believe that people can be a really good number 4 or number 6, but they don't realize it. everybody wants to become number 1. not everyone can be a king. A few have to be kingmakers.

Do what works for you

When you feel like you have nothing, no experience, no connections, no money, you still have the biggest power of them all- The power to ask! again and again till you get a yes.

<ol><li class="ql-align-justify">You don,t need millions in investment to back you in order to start something. Start with whatever you have, and grow it.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Keep trying different ways of reaching your goals, irrespective of how unconventional they are.</li></ol>

Start Something

Remember, people can only make fun of things you yourself are conscious about. Once you join them in the laughter and start taking the jokes, the laughter will stop.The only thing that is stopping you from growing is your fear of looking stupid in front of people.Don't walk away from negative people, RUN.You know exectly what you have to do. You just have to defeat your fear. stop caring about what others think and win at life.

Be Ready To Look Stupid

Set goals, But focus far more on the process that'll get you there. Simply put in a system and follow it to reach your ultimate destination. You need to push yourself in the right direction, in the direction that takes you one step closer to your aim, one that doesn't mess with it. Also, beware of the fact that your goal is affected by factors beyond your control.You won't be able to achieve your goals if you only focus on them; instead, focus on your daily habits--- that will dictate whether on not you will achieve your goals.

Don't Focus On Your Goals

Without overthinking, life gets ten times better. Honestly, thinking has caused me more harm than not thinking has ever done. It has burned more bridges than I was able to build in the first place.Thinking is like a prison and your success is the prisoner. once you set yourself free, once you stop giving things a second, third, fourth thought, you break free. you will stop thinking and start doing.If you waste all your time thinking, When will you get the time to live?

Just Stop Overthinking.

You see something new; you find out about the mind-blowing features of it and then you add your own touch to that something.THE ONLY ART I'LL EVER STUDY IS STUFF THAT I CAN STEAL FROM ~ DAVID BOWIEArt is twice removed from reality.Be inspired and influenced by what is already around and make it your own. Take inspiration from different places and create something of your own.None of us would've learnt anything if there was nothing to copy from.

Start Innovating, Start Copying

The easiest way to get rich is to become the producer of the thing you consume the most.Answer this one question today: Are you a consumer or are you a producer? This one question has the power to drastically shift your mindset from a person who is just thinking or dreaming about achieving big things to a person who actually achieves those dreams.There are two kinds of people in life. Achievers, and those who think they want to become achievers .The people who consume end up spending more, and people who produce end up earning more.Be an executor instead of a knowledge hoarder.

The 'VS' Game

If you learn how to have leverage over people, success become easy for you. The only way you can make a lot of money through video production is when you have more knowledge and skills than the remaining 99 per cent of the people who are already in the market. You need to figure out that one thing the 99 per cent don't know about but you do. That is the easiest way to make money in today's world.Skill is not stalking - the skill is researching, keeping an eye on trends, finding out why everyone is doing some random dance steps on social media - that is the skill.

How to be successful 

You can build a business in every field, it's all about how good you are in that field.

You sell better when you focus more on 'what am I giving' and less on 'what am I gaining'.How do you build that trust?By generating awareness, keeping your promises and over-delivering, every time.it's simple logic. it's caring.The number one rule for marketing is caring.If you know how to use the information platform available to you, you can sell anything.Care about what you are selling and to whom you are selling.Use personal branding to start selling.

The Number one rule of selling.

Prepare the product, package it with emotion and make it fell like it's urgent- that's it; that's how you can sell anything. I call it the [P+E+U] Method [Preparation, emotion, urgency]Why would somebody buy from you? if you want to sell, you need to understand your buyer. People buy things because they need them. why would they want to buy from you? because you have something they need.FIND THE DRIVING EMOTION AND LEARN HOW TO TACKLE OBJECTIONS THAT COME YOUR WAY, AND YOU'LL SELL ANYTHING.

How to sell a product.

The crypto companies are not saying you should use their wallets because they're the best. They're saying you should use their wallet to buy today because tomorrow it will go up. You become part of that 1 per cent of people today who will not regret tomorrow. The rest will regret tomorrow that they did not buy it today. Do you want to be part of that 1 per cent or the 99 per cent? That is what crypto companies are trying to advertise.

FOMO

Why will somebody buy from you? They will only buy because of either of two emotions: Fear or Aspiration.Nobody will ever do anything in their lives if there is no fear or aspiration. Every decision we make, every product that we buy, either improves our lifestyle or makes us feel secure.

The Million-Dollar Question.

How do you negotiate with someone?Negotiate is a game with just one rule managing the power shift. What does it mean and how does it work, you ask? Simple. Make the other person feel like they're winning. and when do people feel like they're winning? when they feel powerful.Negotiation is nothing but a psychological ego game. While negotiating, people want to feel that they are smarter than you. So, all you have to do is stroke the other person's ego. Make them feel they've got the better of you. How do you do that? By Shifting the power dynamic.

How To Negotiate.

This means that you make the other person feel more powerful than you. You do it by first talking about the deal, then shifting the conversation to hype up the other person.Ask them questions. What do you think my worth is? What kind of premium should I command? Should I Charge 10x other people because I have 10x the followers? You start putting things in perspective. You make them feel valued. Once you Start doing that, You can sell them a tree.

The Power Dynamic.

School taught us specific subjects, like maths and history. But we weren't taught: How to sell Or how to build relationships Or how to negotiate Or how to take care of our mental health Or how to network Or how to deal with personal finance These most important situations we face as adults were never discussed with us when we were students. We weren't taught these skills in school, and this makes all the success stories we hear about seem out of reach; it makes us feel dumb. We aren't dumb, we just don't know how to work the system. Your school taught you how to run in the race; it didn't teach you how to win. And that's what this book is for. To help you win the race. Packed with useful advice gleaned from his own journey as an entrepreneur and content creator, this book by Raj Shamani is a must-read.

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Entrepreneurship

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Business

Raj Shamani

Build, Don't Talk

We can separate office work into:<ol><li class="ql-align-justify">Hard work: researching, calling people, transcribing conversations, managing etc. This is, in theory, the productive work that we are paid for. It is also the part that can be done from home. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Soft work is the vague middle space of weekday activity that isn’t hard work but also isn’t not-work: getting coffee with a co-worker, catching up about the NFL.</li></ol>Surprisingly enough, coming into the office is all about soft work.

The office is for Soft Work not Hard Work

The value of soft work was the unmistakable conclusion of a paper from Dave Holtz of UC Berkeley and Siddharth Suri, Longqi Yang and Sonia Jaffe of Microsoft. They studied the effect of the first six months of the pandemic on 61,000 Microsoft employees and found that remote work caused “collaboration to be more static and siloed,” they concluded, noting a sharp decrease in communication across groups that made it harder for “employees to acquire and share new information.”

Remote Work Under the Microscope 

In the workplace, there are two main types of connections:<ol><li class="ql-align-justify">In-group connections: These are the connections we have within a formal team, working under the same manager.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Out-group connections: These are the informal friendships that form throughout the company and rely on "soft work" to maintain them.</li></ol>Having strong connections with both in-group and out-group colleagues is crucial for a successful and fulfilling work experience. So make sure to invest time in developing and nurturing these connections! 👋

The Importance of Work Connections

Productivity experts have been telling us that cross-group collaboration and weak ties are the skeleton key to unlocking radical creativity.The history of invention is, in large part, a history of smart people making great leaps forward by combining disparate ideas in domains adjacent to their expertise. As the British philosopher Liam Bright has put it<a href="http://sootyempiric.blogspot.com/2019/08/on-unity-of-science-or-all-philosophy.html"> </a>, “anything can be related to anything,” so we ought to build systems that allow people to see previously undiscovered connections between siloed domains.

Creativity is just connecting disparate ideas

Remote work can be more productive for individual contributors, but it kills communication between silos, which it turns out is the engine for creativity and innovation. 

The pandemic disrupted soft work—the gossip, eavesdropping, and casual relationship-building that aren’t a formal part of your job.

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Creativity

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Human Resources

Hard Work Isn’t the Point of the Office

Procrastination isn't just laziness. it can be fear of failure, perfectionism, or even fear of success.Recognize the root cause to tackle it effectively.

1. Understand Why:

A big task can seem daunting. Divide it into smaller, manageable tasks.Completing each one will give you a sense of accomplishment.

2. Break It Down:

If it takes less than 2 minutes, do it now.For bigger tasks, just start - often, that's the hardest part.

3. Use The "2-Minute Rule":

Clear your workspace. Use apps like "Forest" or "Focus will" to maintain concentration.Set specific periods to check your phone or social media.

4. Eliminate Distractions:

Not all tasks are of equal importance.Use the Eisenhower Box or the ABCD priority system to determine what needs immediate attention.

5. Prioritize Task:

Set up a reward system.For instance, after working diligently for an hour, take a 10 - minute break.

6. Reward Yourself:

Think about the satisfaction and relief you'll feel once the tasks is down.

7. Visualize the End Result:

Share your goals with a friend. Regular check-ins can motivate you to stay on track.

8. Accountability Partner:

Even if one doesn't exist, creating a personal deadline can instill a sense of urgency.

9. Set Deadlines:

Change your language. Instead of saying "I have to", say "I choose to". This simple switch empowers you, reminding you it's a choice, not an obligation.

10. Mindset Shift:

If you suffer from procrastination, Read This:

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Career

How to Stop Procrastinating

𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲. 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐬.𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐫 - 𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐢𝐭.

Pain Shapes Us: Unveiling Personal Stories

'100m Leads' emphasizes the importance of setting ambitious, yet achievable goals. Just as athletes train for the 100m sprint, we can apply this mindset in our lives by setting clear, focused objectives.This approach encourages us to push our limits, embrace discipline, and celebrate incremental progress towards our goals.

Setting Ambitious Goals: The 100m Mindset

A key lesson from '100m Leads' is the power of persistence. Life, much like a 100m race, is filled with hurdles. The book teaches us to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth.﻿ By developing resilience, we can learn to overcome obstacles, stay committed to our goals, and adapt to changing circumstances.

Overcoming Obstacles

'100m Leads' stresses that success is often a result of thorough preparation. Just as athletes train rigorously, we should approach our personal and professional lives with the same level of preparation and planning. This involves setting clear strategies, continually learning, and preparing for different scenarios.

The Role of Preparation: Laying the Groundwork for Success

In '100m Leads,' failure is viewed not as a setback, but as a stepping stone to success. The book encourages readers to analyze and learn from their failures. This perspective helps us to refine our approaches and strategies, fostering a growth mindset that is essential for achieving long-term success.

The Stepping Stones to Success

'100m Leads' offers insights into balancing quick decision-making with strategic thinking. Similar to how a sprinter must make split-second decisions, in life, we often face situations that require both speed and strategy.﻿ Developing this skill can lead to more effective and impactful life choices, enhancing both personal and professional growth.

Balancing Speed with Strategy: The Art of Decision Making

I was recommended this book by a friend, and I think it's essential for those who are trying to gain exposure for their business, online presence, or professional career.

You can get 2x, 10x, or 100x more leads than you currently are without changing anything about what you sell... This book contains the playbooks that took me from sleeping on my gym floor to owning a portfolio of companies that generate $200,000,000 per year in under a decade. Wanna know the biggest difference between those two time periods? How many leads I was getting.The problem is - most business owners don't know how to get leads. I wrote this book to solve your LEADS problem. Today, our companies generate 20,000+ new leads per day across sixteen different industries. And, they do it using the eight "never-go-hungry" playbooks inside. Once you see them, you can't unsee them. They're so powerful, they work without your permission.Inside you will find... ...The easiest way to get another five customers tomorrow...The hook-retain-reward system to transforms content into leads...The 6-part ad framework that gets more people - especially strangers - to want what you sell...The one question that immediately turns any stranger (no matter how cold) into a hot lead...The 7 direct referral methods responsible for 30% of my sales...The affiliate playbook that gets hundreds of other businesses to advertise your stuff for free...The agency agreement that gets them to teach you their lead-getting secrets at no cost...The how-to-get-people-off-the-streets-and-getting-you-leads in under 2 weeks framework...and everything else that got our companies boatloads of leads...fast. And the best part is...you can use these playbooks to get more leads within an hour of reading this book. You just have to know where to look...and the first place is inside.

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Motivation & Inspiration

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Time Management

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<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Most corporate change efforts are ineffective.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">A change program should encompass “results, organizational change, organizational culture, people, use of power, leadership” and “understanding reality.”</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Evolutionary leaders strive for both system improvement and higher consciousness. They lead “beyond change.”</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Leaders must be realistic, so be aware that when your brain gets overloaded, it tends to generalize, distort or delete information. </li></ul>

Leading Beyond Change

<ul><li>To learn, you must keep your mind open to new ideas. Believing you know it all kills clear thinking.</li><li>The best leaders evolve as aware human beings – a journey they embrace.</li><li>Be accountable for the choices that define your leadership.</li></ul>

Organizations are failing more quickly than ever before, and many leaders know their company needs to change. However, most corporate change efforts are ineffective. The time has come to acknowledge that organizational change itself is an “outdated paradigm.”Compulsory change seldom works. The kind of structural organizational change you’re seeking requires a shared transition into higher consciousness and “evolutionary leadership.” “The creation of an evolutionary organization is a natural consequence of leaders choosing to be evolutionary.”

Most corporate change efforts are ineffective.

You can update your organization by helping your leaders evolve so that your company can evolve as well.Traditional change efforts often fail because leaders mistakenly view their organizations as easy to understand. They assume any change effort containing measurable, easy-to-follow steps will work.

A change program should map the patterns behind your “results, organizational change, organizational culture, people, use of power, leadership” and “understanding reality.”Leaders can select among various growth patterns when they determine how to shift their companies from conventional to evolutionary. These patterns show the realistic cause-and-effect relationships that shape the life of an organization.“Like the law of gravity, the Laws of Organizational Dynamics are always in effect. Ignorance of a law does not excuse one from the consequences when they break it.”

Organizational Dynamics

<ol><li>Maps – Leaders can use graphics to depict where their organizations are and where they need to go.</li><li>Principles – Leaders’ beliefs and values guide their personal evolution and inform the way they evolve to become role models who spark change in other people.</li><li>Models – Business models grounded in data collection and analysis enable leaders to reach a better understanding of their organization.</li><li>Tools – Leaders can apply specific techniques to enhance their personal and organizational results.</li></ol>

Patterns

Evolutionary leaders strive for both system improvement and higher consciousness. They lead “beyond change.”Evolutionary leadership is the next step beyond servant leadership. It has two dimensions: “Being” – when leaders commit to evolving to a higher level of consciousness – and “Doing” – when leaders commit to individual improvement (as outlined in the SELF program) that inspires people and leads to team and systemic improvement.“Responsibility is the key factor that will lead to successful self-organization and self-management.”

Beyond

Executives and managers must become self-aware in order to help their people and their organizations evolve. They must lead beyond change, which means:<ul><li>“Beyond” – Organizations with high-energy employees and superior performance are ideally equipped to manage evolutionary change. </li><li>“Leading beyond” – Your company needs leaders who develop and evolve their own leadership styles to be able to move beyond conventional business operations.</li><li>“Beyond change” – Base your new business solutions on your principles and purpose.</li></ul>

Lead beyond...

Leaders must be realistic, so be aware that when your brain gets overloaded, it tends to generalize, distort or delete information. Leaders must manage themselves before they can manage their companies. Many organizations become weak or fail because their leaders are unwilling to deal with disagreeable data. They ignore real-world trends and issues. These companies, like misguided individuals, operate in a state of denial. They accept a distorted picture and duck their responsibility to deal with reality. To succeed, companies need leaders who accept reality.

Realistic Leaders

Leaders have to rise above these natural tendencies to defeat denial. When corporations – and their leaders – cling to denial, they make terrible choices. Solutions derived from these bad decisions turn out not to be solutions at all. Many times, they become additional problems.      “Our perceptions are our model of reality and are often not as accurate as we assume.”

Rise

To learn, you must keep your mind open to new ideas. Believing you know it all kills clear thinking.Having an “I-know-this” attitude keeps you from learning and being open to new ideas. A famous Zen koan presents this concept in clear terms. Nan-in was a Japanese Zen master who lived in the Meiji era (1868 - 1912). One day, a university professor visited Nan-in to learn everything he could about Zen.“Be the change you want to see in the world. (Mahatma Gandhi)”

To gain knowledge, you must remain open to new information. The flip side of learning is “unlearning,” giving up your existing models of reality when they prove no longer useful. Many times, you cannot learn unless you unlearn first.“When humanity shifts into a higher state of consciousness (i.e., inner peace, connection, abundance and collaboration, etc.), thoughts will change and behaviors will change.”

Be Receptive

Achieving self-awareness is a vital component of your evolving self, an essential stop on your leadership journey. Becoming more self-aware can be liberating and empowering, but taking this step requires the courage and motivation to accept the challenging process of evolving.“The most important activity for a leader is…self-evolution.”

Embrace

A Practical Guide to Evolving Business Agility

This guide shows readers how to transform a traditional organization into an evolutionary one with a framework and mindset that offer a new way of leading and approaching change. Now more than ever, society is demanding change, and organizations are being asked to shift into more conscious and agile business practices. Yet, most of what people believe about leadership, effective workplaces, and how to create lasting change is either incomplete or outright incorrect. And even if the desire to change is there, understanding of how to achieve it is elusive. This book holds the key. It introduces the Shift Evolutionary Leadership Framework (SELF), which helps leaders create the understanding and application needed to evolve high performance. At the core of the book are dozens of business patterns that cut across seven dimensions of organizational functioning. The traps of traditional organizations are contrasted with the high-performance practices of evolutionary organizations. Authors Michael Sahota and Audree Tata Sahota explain the steps of leading beyond change—evolving beyond servant leadership to make the inner shift needed to unlock the practical skills and techniques. Whether readers call this shift business agility, Teal Agility, evolutionary, or the future of work, it is possible to create high-performing organizations filled with energized people who are able to surf the waves of change.

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