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hkalchemy · 08-15-2008, 03:30 PM

When you change your life in a small way and keep on doing things in this different way, after a surprisingly short time, your life will be different. A boat that changes its rudder by one degree will soon enough be headed in the opposite direction. Intentionally changing little things will be the start of a process that will radically change your life. Whether its’ learning a language, writing a book, building a website, having a great marriage, building a career or getting rich, persistently acting in a small way is key - a dripping tap soon fills the bucket!

dave marshall · 08-15-2008, 04:57 PM

Hi,

i think that is a good way to think about it, consistant positive action add up!

Dave

Elrond · 08-15-2008, 08:29 PM

This is the best and most appliable tip I have seen on this subject in a long time.

Swede · 08-15-2008, 09:26 PM

Progress can be even greater if one cooperates with someone sharing the same goal.

SaraLee · 08-15-2008, 09:52 PM

Great way to make changes. I loved the examples and they made the point.

SaraLee

Kaspian · 08-16-2008, 12:13 AM

Want it—want it from your core and want it congruently. If your desire is strong and congruent, it will be hard NOT to take action.

If action isn't coming naturally, check to see if your goal is a "should" or a "good idea" instead of a desire. If it is a desire, is it strong? If it passes that check, look for all reasons you might not want to accomplish it. (Fear of success? People might treat you differently? You might have to take more responsibility? You might turn it into a "should" and it'll be less enjoyable? What if you don't like the result? Something else?) Address those and remove the resistance, and action will come easily.

Danyelle · 08-16-2008, 02:03 PM

i like this thread. little changes really do matter.

javed · 09-01-2008, 12:32 PM

Decide what you want (goal).
Analyse what is the price (asses and plan).
Start paying the price (ACT).

Sure recipe to achieve any goal.

Just7Things · 09-01-2008, 06:18 PM

I'm trying 30 minute slots of focus to make change. I keep on thinking my watch has stopped I get so much done!

It's all about overcoming the resistance of your reactive brain that thinks things will be a lot harder to change than they are.

dannielo · 09-02-2008, 11:12 AM

You should always ask yourself if that’s the best use of your time right now. Do you need some downtime after a long day of working toward your goals? Then go ahead, have some fun. But if you’re more interested in playing before the work is done, you’ll find yourself constantly distracted, and never reaching your goals.

sunshinebabies · 09-02-2008, 02:38 PM

Just7things....I like your idea of 30 min. time slots to focus. I will try that. So simple, yet so effective!
I'm grateful for your post!

08-15-2008, 03:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
hkalchemy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 213	How to achieve any goal When you change your life in a small way and keep on doing things in this different way, after a surprisingly short time, your life will be different. A boat that changes its rudder by one degree will soon enough be headed in the opposite direction. Intentionally changing little things will be the start of a process that will radically change your life. Whether its’ learning a language, writing a book, building a website, having a great marriage, building a career or getting rich, persistently acting in a small way is key - a dripping tap soon fills the bucket!

08-15-2008, 04:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
dave marshall Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: England Posts: 360	good advice Hi, i think that is a good way to think about it, consistant positive action add up! Dave

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Just7Things Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brighton, UK Posts: 7	30 Minutes I'm trying 30 minute slots of focus to make change. I keep on thinking my watch has stopped I get so much done! It's all about overcoming the resistance of your reactive brain that thinks things will be a lot harder to change than they are.

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08-15-2008, 08:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Elrond Retired Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,112	This is the best and most appliable tip I have seen on this subject in a long time.

08-15-2008, 09:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
Swede Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 158	Progress can be even greater if one cooperates with someone sharing the same goal.

08-15-2008, 09:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
SaraLee Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 14	Great way to make changes. I loved the examples and they made the point. SaraLee

08-16-2008, 12:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
Kaspian Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Washington State Posts: 501	Want it—want it from your core and want it congruently. If your desire is strong and congruent, it will be hard NOT to take action. If action isn't coming naturally, check to see if your goal is a "should" or a "good idea" instead of a desire. If it is a desire, is it strong? If it passes that check, look for all reasons you might not want to accomplish it. (Fear of success? People might treat you differently? You might have to take more responsibility? You might turn it into a "should" and it'll be less enjoyable? What if you don't like the result? Something else?) Address those and remove the resistance, and action will come easily.

08-16-2008, 02:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
Danyelle Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 104	i like this thread. little changes really do matter.

09-01-2008, 12:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
javed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 237	Decide what you want (goal). Analyse what is the price (asses and plan). Start paying the price (ACT). Sure recipe to achieve any goal.

09-02-2008, 11:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
dannielo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 175	You should always ask yourself if that’s the best use of your time right now. Do you need some downtime after a long day of working toward your goals? Then go ahead, have some fun. But if you’re more interested in playing before the work is done, you’ll find yourself constantly distracted, and never reaching your goals.

09-02-2008, 02:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
sunshinebabies Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 18	Just7things....I like your idea of 30 min. time slots to focus. I will try that. So simple, yet so effective! I'm grateful for your post!

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