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• 06 Apr 09
  

  Lilli Fillion
  • Is there a goal you want to accomplish, but just cannot find the time to start it?

  • Analysis of ‘Why It Didn’t Work’

    
    

    Looking back over past failed attempts at this target, I realized that I didn’t have enough reasons to keep myself motivated, thus I wasn’t fully committed to making the change.

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  • • The System of OPA

      
      

      OPA is a trick I picked up from Tony Robbins, which when applied, will assist us in achieving the results we desire. It stands for:

      
      
      • Outcome (O) - Having a clear vision.
      • Purpose (P) - Focus on results and purpose.
      • Action (A) - Create a massive action plan for meaningful results.
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  Jose Ramirez
  • “I don’t have the time” is the biggest lie we can tell ourselves to justify for the lack of action towards activities that can (sometimes) significantly improve the quality of our lives.
  • We don’t have time for things, until we create time for these things. If something is important enough to us, we will find the time, regardless of how busy we are. End of story.
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  • • The more I focused on the uncomfortable factors associated with exercise, the less motivated I became, and the more excuses I made to skip workouts - before I stopped completely.
    • Did you know that we will do more to avoid pain than we will to gain pleasure? In this case, the affects of not doing it, was not painful enough to drive me to get it done. In my mind, the pain of doing was greater than the pain of not doing.
    • The goal was a should and not a must. “I should go jogging”, I would say , when it’s better to say, “I must go jogging, in order to gain the energy I need”. When something is a should, it is wishful thinking, and we don’t get it done. When something is a must, it becomes a priority that deserves our attention. Because the target was a should, I never gave it the focused attention necessary for it to become a reality.
    • The actual change happened very quickly - the moment I decided to change. Instead of thinking about it, and silently beating myself up for not doing it, I just did it. It was beautiful!

    • My low point came a few weeks ago, when I realized that I hadn’t been outside for seven days straight (Eeeek!). I felt groggy, my body was aching, my energy level was low and I felt a slip in my grip on clarity.

      
      

      When my clarity is threatened, I start to take notice. I now had a strong motive. I got up instantly and went for a run - a long one.

    • • Outcome (O) - Having a clear vision.
      • Purpose (P) - Focus on results and purpose.
      • Action (A) - Create a massive action plan for meaningful results.
    • Without a vision, we will obsess over “the how”, and will often overanalyze and fail to take action, or take ineffective action.
    • n the jogging example, “wanting to go jogging” is not the ultimate vision. The ultimate outcome I am seeking is actually mental clarity and physical energy.
    • What is the ultimate vision for what you want? Be specific in describing the outcome you desire.
    • We must know why we want it. Why is it important that we achieve our desired result? When we achieve this outcome, what will it bring us? Without strong enough reasons, we simply will not be moved into action.
    • • To feel physical wellbeing. To live fully and consciously.
      • To have the clarity to write articles that serve others. To empower and inspire readers towards a fuller life with more joy and passion.
      • When I have energy, I can get more out of my day. I can do more activities which will benefit my personal wellbeing, and in turn make more contributions to others.
    • Why must you achieve the target outcome? What are the reasons most important to you? What does achieving the outcome mean for you?
    • Once you have your action plan, take one small action immediately. Then commit yourself towards taking some action regularly (everyday if possible) towards your target. Regardless of how small the action may seem, it will move you one step closer to your outcome, and - importantly - help build the momentum you will need to reach your destination.

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  Lilli Fillion on 2009-04-06
  We don't fail, we just stop trying it seems...

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