Have you ever read a book, listened to a cd or someone do a talk and found yourself inspired to change or take new actions?
We all have.
Have you ever been in that inspired state and started, but didn't follow through? Or worse, didn't start at all?
You're not alone... I know I have too.
Here's the challenge... information isn't enough.
Think about it... If information was enough you would give an alcoholic, an under performing sales person, a struggling student or a depressed spouse a book or cd program with all the answers and they'd immediately be on the fast track to life long success and happiness.
Information simply isn't enough.
To really make a lasting change... To create a true break through in your performance... To ultimately live your life and run your business by design. I have found you need the following in place to ultimately follow through.
1. Strong enough emotional reasons to change (we refer to this as you "why?").
2. The information you need including a model to follow (if someone else can do it, so can you)
3. An environment that will support your new intentions and behaviors.
4. A change in mental your mental and emotional associations (what it means) to your past and the future you desire.
5. Structure and accountability to keep you on track when you're ready to quit or give up.
Think about those 5 points. If you find yourself starting and stopping. Getting fired up, then not following through.
It's not about getting more information... it's about changing your approach and putting the structure in place to succeed.
If you're planning on 2010 being different (financially, physically, emotionally etc) than 2009.
Ask yourself, which of the 5 do I need help with? Then get off your bum and start!
Tom
P.S. Reading this post was not enough! :) Strategy Matters and Passion Rules!
Tom Ferry
YourCoach.com
888.866.3377
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