This weekend I re-read The Power of Full Engagement. Go buy it! Here are a couple of quick ideas that I gleaned from the book:
I just finished Daniel Pink’s new book, Drive. It’s the book I wish I would have written. In addition to Autonomy, Mastery and Purpose (if you don’t understand what I’m talking about, go get the book!) I’d like to weigh in with my 3 techniques I’ve used to motivate myself!
1. Focus
How I focus determines how I feel. So if I want to change my emotions I’ve got to change my focus. My outward drive is determined by my inward desire. To keep that desire burning I must guard my focus! Focus on what’s going well, not on what’s going wrong. Focus on what you have, not on what you don’t. Focus on where you’re going, not where you came from! Read more…
Time equals Life! Every day is a gift, so I’m always trying to maximize my time. If I can maximize my time, I’ll maximize my life! It’s the ability to organize that’s the key skill to staying on schedule and making the most of your time! The challenge is that organizing and scheduling is hard work, but vital to your success! Here are a few tips that you can implement quickly:
In life we are all paid to solve problems. In fact, your compensation is directly related to the problem you solve. This is simple math, if you want better compensation, solve more complex problems! In fact, without problems we would never reach our full potential. It’s the challenges we fact that allow us to grow and expand!
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