We all understand the value of knowing the actions you will take toward your goals. When you begin your week knowing what you want to get accomplished, you are miles ahead of the game.

Unfortunately, most of us don’t know what actions to take.  We are far more likely to simply do or respond to whatever comes along.

Nothing better to do?

This is another way of seeing that people do things because we don’t have anything better to do (as Thomas Leonard would teach).

Something better to do:

If you want to advance much faster toward your goals, start each week with three images in mind:

1. What do you want to accomplish this week. Make it pin point specific. No vague, unspecific dreams or weak ideas.  
2. What do you expect will happen this week?  Know from the inside what you expect to happen and why that is preferred.  Note the distinction between your expectations and your actions.
3. Now decide the needed actions.

The fact is we always act in line with what we expect.  This is good news, for once we clarify what we want to have happen, we can adapt/change and choose the actions needed.

Idea for action:

1. Choose one area of interest and track what actually happens during the week.  Keep notes.  Observe and register what happens. Do not analyze or try to fix. Just notice.
2. Now compare what did happen with what you expected to happen.
3. Decide what actions you might have taken if you had had different expectations.

Yes, this takes repeated practice.  But it is far more beneficial than going around the barn repeatedly.

Summary :

Your expectations are the driver behind what you do, and, subsequently, the key to what you achieve.

I hope you will try this.

Best,
Richard Reardon

Have you ever experienced wanting something important, a vision of possibility or a great idea only to see the originating desire fade to zero within days or week?

It is common. We all have things we want but lack the know how to keep the desire alive. Desire is necessary, for it is desire that fuels your imagination and helps to fill in the needed details of what you actually want. Most importantly, it provides the energy needed for lasting motivation.

Three pre-requisites to sustaining desire:

1.    Accept the beginning of an idea –something you may want to have (an inspiration, vision of possibility, yearning for something you don’t now have, etc.

2.   Take a closer look at and exploration of what this vision is, could be and will do for you.  Add details and see it unfold. Give it some time to develop.

3.   Develop the details so that you add, help to clarify, modify, or expand the idea. The clarification comes from your natural, creative, inner vision.  The more you “see” and design it, the easier it is to believe it and want it.

Here is the whole point. Desire flows from the combined effect of 1, 2, and 3. When we skip steps, as we often do, desire fades fast.

Action idea

Develop a routine where you review what you want and why you want it.  Always add to your picture. Keep today’s view of tomorrow fresh in mind. Do this repeatedly, even though it may seem redundant.

Cheers,

Richard Reardon