Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson Ep. 34: Learn to Pursue Your Goals
Sep 5, 2018
Explore the journey from lacking motivation to mastering it as a skill. Learn how tracking small accomplishments can unleash momentum. Discover the power of committing to your unique gifts and the transformative impact of just two extra productive hours each day. Enjoy tasks to stay focused, reduce resistance, and take action over endless planning. Delve into the importance of consistent discipline and heartfelt commitment. Be inspired to design your schedule, allowing purpose to carry you toward your goals.
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Train Yourself To Want What's Good For You
- Rick realized life is about learning to want what’s good for you and then motivating yourself to get it.
- He tracks tiny accomplishments repeatedly to create steady momentum throughout the day.
Add Two Hours To Multiply Output
- Add just two productive hours a day and you gain roughly 500 extra hours a year.
- Treat those hours like hiring a quarter-time clone to multiply your output.
Reduce Friction And Make Tasks Fun
- Reduce friction by accepting tasks rather than resisting them to lower stress and increase flow.
- Make mundane tasks enjoyable by finding beauty, novelty, or turning them into games.
