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HypnotizeAmerica Veteran user 399 Posts |
In thinking about my business and my life over this past weekend I came to the conclusion that I am great at starting things and coming up with ideas but when it comes to putting them into action and following up I seem to lack the direction and motivation to do so. This is holding me back daily in my life and my business and I am hoping that I am not the only person who has this problem or felt like this and that some of you might have some suggestions on how to improve on my follow through and putting my ideas into action.
Thanks. Tim |
jkvand Special user Johnstown, PA 658 Posts |
Get Jim Snack's Success-In-Magic course, and commit to completing the 30 day workbook that comes with it. It will get you started, and Jim even offers email support and a phone call to talk with you and help you get moving. It is a great course, but he stresses throughout it that it's only good if you implement it. However, he gives you a lot of good ideas for HOW to implement it, so I recommend starting there.
P.S. Okay, here's the standard disclaimer: I am not affiliated in any way with Jim Snack, nor do I profit from his sales. I have profitted already from applying some of the ideas in his course, and think you will too! Good luck, Jeff |
Donald Dunphy Inner circle Victoria, BC, Canada 7563 Posts |
Set up a system, where you break down all of the action steps from the start to the finish into bite-sized manageable (and trackable) pieces.
Then set up a system where you reward yourself in some way (a way that appeals to you personally) when you complete one of those pieces. For example, recently I completed some unfinished projects I had going on for a while. As a reward for the accomplishment of each unfinished project, I am rewarding myself by going to the movies or going out to dinner. This is something I would have normally done (I budget for "fun money"), but simply used it as an incentive to take action. I also didn't let myself have the reward until I had accomplished the action. Bigger pieces, or more pieces, or bigger tasks, then pay yourself with bigger rewards. Put it all on paper, and keep a journal. Track your goals, actions, and progress. Another idea is to set yourself up with an accountability partner. This only works if you are willing to be held accountable, and have some sort of rewards and consequences if you do, or fail to do, your actions. - Donald
Donald Dunphy is a Victoria Magician, British Columbia, Canada.
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Jim Snack Inner circle 1338 Posts |
Thanks Jeff, but I have to tell you, in truth, I suffer from the same affliction. My wife thinks I have Adult Attention Deficit Disorder!
I think there are a number of factors that contribute. Poor time management, taking on too many projects, reluctance to say "no," procrastination, among others. Sometimes my mind is my mind is racing so fast with ideas that I become, in my wife's words, a "bulldozer." I seem to thrive on the adreline rush of a last minute push. As a result, when stressed I tend to speed up rather than slow down. The problem is that it is easy to crash and burn, resulting in unfinished projects. I find that taking time to slow down, meditate, as well as exercise, particularly a morning run, really helps me clear my thoughts so I can focus on priorities. That's all for now, I have to rush off to the airport, I'm running a little late! Jim |
ralphdean Loyal user Northern Ca 300 Posts |
I have found that setting goals is easy for me. After that, what do I do? This book helped me.
Self-Discipline in 10 Days: How to Go From Thinking to Doing by Theodore Bryant |
magic4u02 Eternal Order Philadelphia, PA 15110 Posts |
Part of learning and applying new marketing systems and ideas comes from learning to make it a habit. In my own research, I have read somewhere that it usually takes about 4 weeks of doing something on a conyinual basis to make something a habit. Once your marketing is habit forming, then you do it without really thinking about it at all. Food for thought.
Kyle
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rtgreen Inner circle Portland, Oregon 1322 Posts |
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On 2006-06-07 06:18, Jim Snack wrote: That's funny Jim! My wife thinks the exact same thing. (about me, not you) I think it is sometimes difficult for people to understand the difference between dealing with the stuff that comes your way on a day to day basis and choosing a target to pursue. Surprising as it may seem, not all my ideas are good ideas, but sometimes it takes me a while before I realize it. Thanks, Richard |
Tony S Special user New York 582 Posts |
Richard,
I needed to retrain my brain a little bit to stay motivated. I've always found that when I have an idea I can usually picutre exactly what it will look like when it's completed, and I just want it to be done. The wanting it to be done would get frustrating along the way and I'd end up losing interest. Now, I try to take a small step every day toward the goal. I look at each small step as a victory. I'm much better at actually achieving the goals now. Tony |
rtgreen Inner circle Portland, Oregon 1322 Posts |
Tony,
That's a great way think about it. I also get in a real big hurry to finish something once I've decided to do it. I have to always remind myself that I can take my time working on it and it will get done eventually. Almost all of the significant goals I've met in my life have been achieved a little at a time. Thanks, Richard |
Jim Snack Inner circle 1338 Posts |
Ah yes, patience, it's a virtue.
Jim |
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