 Self Help Junkies
Steve,
I must admit that when I read your article, I found a bit too much of myself in it. I have spent a small fortune on books, tapes, CD's, and seminars. For far too long, I never put the any of the information to use.
I was constantly in information acquisition mode. I was always trying to get the latest and greatest information before taking action (that's the perfectionist in me). And since there's a never ending stream of information, most of the time, I never took action.
However, recently that has started to change. I'm now taking action and manifesting results on the outside due to the changes on the inside.
One of the primary reasons for the change can be summed up by something I read recently written by Dan Kennedy.
He wrote, "I once flew cross-country on a red-eye, then chartered a helicopter, then a cab, to race to a hotel, to hear one speech. From which I got (only) a few “gems.” Less than a single page of notes. But it was worth every cent of expense and all the trouble a hundred times over."
When I read that, it really struck a chord with me. I realized that I don't have to integrate an entire book, CD, or seminar into my life. It's OK (and in fact preferable) to simply take the "gems" and through action, implement them in my life. By doing this, I can create outstanding results!
Steve, thanks for a great article! |