The Subtle Art of Transition
Happy New Year!
Now say it. Do you feel how you feel??
Happy! New! But a whole year?
These three words get tossed around like confetti, but hell, let’s roll with it because it does feel damn good.
There's nothing like the hype of optimism, motivation, and even more importantly, the communal positivity this time of year. But if history has taught us anything, the hype will eventually die down and the war chants will become a distant rustle as the sound of your own breathing takes over. But how do we keep pushing when we are left to our own devices?
When it comes to sales and closing a deal, you want to make it in that window when positive emotions are high. In this case, you're making a deal with yourself. And that window is now. Don’t stop at just making statements. Anyone can do that. But not you. You are different. You’re willing to go the extra mile. Lock it in. Write it down. In the world of racing, the difference between winning and losing can be under a 1% margin over hundreds of laps. It’s that one thing. That one tiny little thing. That extra gram. Now that you know that, what will you do?
When it comes to transitions and cooking ribs, the slow method is king. When the P90X fitness program came out, the fitness-mercials went wild. It promised to give you the body you wanted in only 90 days. 3 months! But, oh, were people surprised! Wait, you want me to do WHAT?? Only 7-10% of people completed the program on their first try, and yet, according to a report by CNBC, product returns were only at 3.8%. People WANT to be better, but they just couldn't stick with the program. Here's the missing ingredient: transition. Because of that, people didn't get results. The shock was too intense. The transition too quick.
I want results. And I'm guessing so do you.
But not everyone does.
When it comes to goals, I tell people they have two choices. Pick one or the other:
1. If you’re going to complain, fine. Then try to get better.
2. If you’re not going to TRY get better, don’t complain.
Don't complain, then NOT try to get better. It's not only toxic for yourself, but also those who surround you. So let’s focus on the small steps. And I mean small. But stay consistent. Aim for that extra 1% each day.
What is that one thing you will do today and try to do each day after?
If you are going small, the goal should be to think about this question. Done! :)
Congratulations! You've just completed your first mission.
Happy. New. Year!
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