Posts Tagged ‘intention’
What is this for?
Every decision we make, every action we take, and every single thing we say (and even think), reinforces a pattern. It deepens a skill set. We get better at doing that thing we just did. This is one of our greatest strengths and one of our most glaring vulnerabilities. I imagine we all want to…
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Use judgment when using judgments
Nouns get labeled as bad for different reasons, all of which have their origins in influence. One person (or group of people) wants another person (or group of people) to avoid thinking, saying, or doing something that they dislike. For example, a parent tells their kid that running with scissors is bad. In actuality, the…
Read MorePain vs Gratitude
Consider the implications of the following choice. Option 1: We begin the day assuming that nothing is going to interfere with our plan. We then experiencing pain when it does. Option 2: We begin the day assuming that something unexpected is going to interfere with our plan. We then experience gratitude in the rare occurrence…
Read MoreTired reps
Stop practicing being tired before you get good at it. Start practicing the early recognition of tired so you know when your productivity, sound decision-making, and therefore efficiency begin to drop. Over time, the repetition of intentional action at the edge of your potential followed by recuperation from the microtrauma this induces fortifies skillsets with…
Read MoreKnow your surroundings.
If you knew a neighborhood was infamous for people being captured and robbed, you would be more careful when walking there, especially late at night. Social media platforms warrant the same caution. If you’re just mindlessly strolling, aimlessly scrolling, you are vulnerable. The only difference is that your attention gets captured as you are robbed…
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