The axis of discovery-defense is another perception. We are constantly moving on an axis, anchored at one end by a defensive perspective, waiting for an attack at any moment. While on the other end, we are anchored by a state of discovery, looking for rewarding experiences.

The Axis of Discovery- Defense

<ul><li>Priorities: Defining the intentional direction of your day.</li><li>Productivity: using your daytime in the best way.</li><li>Relationships: maintaining productive and positive interactions.</li><li>Thinking: Making good choices, being creative and smart.</li><li>Influence: maximizing the impact of what you say or do.</li><li>Resilience: overcoming obstacles and hassles.</li><li>Energy: generating enthusiasm and satisfaction.</li></ul>

Seven Concepts for a Good Day.

First, make clear your intentions for each day. Try to eliminate any activity you know that hinders you from reaching your goals.Therefore, to increase your productivity, identify those distracting habits that hinder you, and focus on avoiding them. Keep your eyes on everyday goals.

Daily Intention Management

First,Organize your goals using positive languages. Goals put in this way can also be called positive goal-setting. That is, goals that affirm the positive outcome you want to achieve, such as "making my product irresistible". The opposite would be avoidable goals, such as "stop losing customers". Secondly,Make a plan "then when .." to prepare for obstacles that may appear on the way to your goals.

Intention Goal Setting

The focus on the day decreases with the passage of time and needs to be recharged periodically. In 90 minutes, our brains go from highly focused to inattentive. That's why we end up messing around with the cell phone or surfing.When famous psychologist K. Anders Ericsson studied people at the top of their fields, such as famous guitarists, athletes, and chess players, he discovered that these people also practiced in blocks of 90 minutes or less, with small pauses between blocks.

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