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Persistence is Doing One Small Thing Everyday

September 25, 2010

It takes the average person 21-days to make something a part of their routine.  It’s within this period that most people fail to execute on their goals. This is because we start our goals with so much ambition that we try to tackle everything all at once, which has a tendency to overwhelm us and shock our existing routine to the point that we quit.  Sometimes the best method is to just takes things one small step at a time.

Start each day with one action item to advance on your goal. At first, start with very small tasks and slowly work your way up. For example, if you want to begin a 30-minute exercise routine but can’t get beyond the 21-day target, try working out for only 5 minutes a day during the first week, 10 minutes the second week, 20 minutes the third week and 30 minutes thereafter. This seems incredibly logical but all too often we try to do things “cold turkey” which can shock our routine making it all too easy to quit.

Also, check out this video by Brian Tracy (click here), he talks about failing forward and the persistence needed to succeed.

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Intuition – Following Unknown Paths to Success

September 04, 2010

There are many ways to achieve what you want in life, and at times the best way is with a little trial and error. It’s not always easy to take action on our intuition and see where the path takes us but if it doesn’t lead to the results you want, just try something different.

A great way to realize the power of your intuition is to look at the past 10 years of your life, what paths did you follow that lead you to where you’re at today? When you look back, you may notice that even your mistakes have lead to future success.

A subscriber of The Mindset Game recently sent a list of a three major businesses that were started because of intuition and taking action on that intuition. Dyson Vacuums, The Body Shop, and Virgin. Click here to read the article.

Don’t be afraid to follow an unknown path.  Our genius shines through when we’re in uncharted territory, it expands our capacity and ability adapt to new environments. What risk are you going to take? Are you prepared to trust your intuition?

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