"I can choose not to do it if I want to", that's exactly the technique I used (although I did not really realize it at the time) to trick myself into getting something important done recently. It had me "frozen" for some time, because I thought must what at stakes (hence the high pressure), but the moment I tricked my mind into thinking that I was "choosing" to do it (instead of "having to"), I found myself released from the overwhelming pressure and managed to be much more productive.
That’s the line that made me stop in my tracks, mind blown, paradigm shift without a clutch. There is always a choice, even if it’s something you “have to” do. If nothing else, it gets you to stop a moment, step back, look at what the actual consequences might be of not doing the thing, and decide you’re willing to accept them.
“Improbable growth comes from wielding your strengths, but also your weaknesses.”
Really important point! We all have our strong points and tend to lean on those while falling flat in the other areas. One way I wield my weaknesses is to find someone who’s good at that stuff and team up. Collaboration has really helped me, I’ve co-written 3 books now.
"I can choose not to do it if I want to", that's exactly the technique I used (although I did not really realize it at the time) to trick myself into getting something important done recently. It had me "frozen" for some time, because I thought must what at stakes (hence the high pressure), but the moment I tricked my mind into thinking that I was "choosing" to do it (instead of "having to"), I found myself released from the overwhelming pressure and managed to be much more productive.
*much was at stake
That’s the line that made me stop in my tracks, mind blown, paradigm shift without a clutch. There is always a choice, even if it’s something you “have to” do. If nothing else, it gets you to stop a moment, step back, look at what the actual consequences might be of not doing the thing, and decide you’re willing to accept them.
I'm glad this one made an impact! Sometimes we stop to keep walking stronger.
“Improbable growth comes from wielding your strengths, but also your weaknesses.”
Really important point! We all have our strong points and tend to lean on those while falling flat in the other areas. One way I wield my weaknesses is to find someone who’s good at that stuff and team up. Collaboration has really helped me, I’ve co-written 3 books now.