Posts Tagged ‘evolution’
Generous tension
When you shoot a basketball, there is a tension you feel while the ball is in the air. An expectation and hope that is goes in. A release of the tension when it does. Expectation brings tension. Making a promise builds expectation, and therefore, tension. A generous tension, as long as we follow through on…
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Fake what?
In the adage, “fake it til you make it”, it’s important to clarify the “it”. The it to be faked is different than the it to be made. There are “it”s worth faking. Overcoming limiting beliefs to show yourself what you’re made of by faking a feeling for a short time is an example. If…
Read MoreHeart beats and snake rattles
A sound that is similar to a heart beat, like a bass drum or other music, will trigger neurology that was formed in the womb as you listened to your mother’s heartbeat. A sound that imitates a snake rattle (or a twig snapping), like a fire cracker, will set off neurology that was passed down…
Read MoreHatching
The moment that a chick in an egg is developed enough to hatch, the only thing holding it back from discovering the world outside is its willingness to put up with the discomforts of living in an egg. It’s not just the shrinking physical space that contributes to the discomfort. The build up of metabolic…
Read MoreHow to get better at something
Immersion Get feedback from those who matter Avoid feedback from those who don’t Filter the fluff and the futile Do the work Celebrate small wins Avoid shortcuts Repeat Immerse yourself. Immersion is how to learn a language, acquire a skill, or make rapid change of any kind. Getting better requires changing your brain. Full immersion…
Read MoreThe master of change
You want to be able to wow someone with your service. Perhaps you’ve seen masters change people’s lives with their craft and you want to be serving on that level. You know you have all the tools, but there is something unseen to you that is holding you back from unleashing the magic of those…
Read MoreThe opposition
When we make change, we are bound to experience resistance. This is a sign that we doing something right. Opposing forces in nature are often described as such, as if they are in opposition. In reality, the tension created by resistance holds the potential energy that has caused any significant change throughout history. Gravity is…
Read MoreThe effort behind the effortlessness
We all know someone who seems to make healthy decisions without a second thought. Even when inconvenienced they rise to the occasion with composure. They mentally massage menus to coax out meals that match their mission. They fit in the time to stay fit. They set goals, achieve them, and make it look easy. How…
Read MoreThe hierarchy of mastery
Like progressing through Maslow’s hierarchy of human needs toward self- actualization, a professional ascends a hierarchy of skillsets on their way toward creating their works of art, sharing their masterpieces, or delivering their unparalleled service. As it goes with Maslow’s needs, mastery of the lower fundamental levels unlocks and sustains possibility to perform at higher…
Read MoreNobody can make you feel
Nobody can make you feel wrong. Nobody can make you feel stupid. Nobody can make you feel. You’re more powerful than that. 1) You notice someone do something. 2) Your mind gives meaning to what they did and determines if it contributes to your life, or doesn’t. 3) Then you feel. When you take ownership…
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