Overcoming Fear and Procrastination with the Law of Triviality
Jul 2, 2021
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The podcast discusses overcoming fear and procrastination with the Law of Triviality. It explores organizing and executing on your genius, the impact of trivial issues on starting projects, and the importance of persistence amidst failure. The speaker also delves into finding meaning in life, embracing mortality, and the magic of rituals in bringing ideas into the world.
Prioritize substance over aesthetics and focus on the essential aspects of projects to achieve desired outcomes.
Recognize the distractions of trivialities and prioritize the big picture and meaningful milestones in order to stay focused on project goals.
Deep dives
Organizing Your Genius and Executing on Your Projects
When it comes to organizing and executing on your genius and projects, it is important to prioritize what truly matters and not get caught up in trivial details. Our brains are wired to distract us from the reality of our mortality, often leading to fear of failure, rejection, and pain. However, acknowledging our mortality and embracing the fact that life is ephemeral can actually fuel our creativity and drive. By recognizing that projects and ideas are not truly ours, but separate entities with their own destinies, we can approach them with a sense of responsibility and focus on preparing ourselves to bring them into the world. This involves getting clear on our intentions, understanding the necessary steps and milestones, and building a fail-safe system to keep us on track. By showing up consistently, prioritizing substance over aesthetics, and understanding that failure is a natural part of the process, we can effectively execute on our projects and make them a reality.
The Law of Triviality and Overcoming Distractions
The law of triviality states that we tend to give excessive weight to trivial issues that don't actually matter in the grand scheme of our projects. This often leads to getting caught up in trivial details, getting distracted, and losing focus on the larger goals. Our brains are wired to protect us from potential failure and rejection, and will often distract us with trivialities to keep us safe. However, by recognizing this tendency and being aware of the distractions, we can shift our focus to what truly matters. Instead of getting caught up in font choices, color schemes, or other trivialities, it is important to prioritize the big picture and the meaningful milestones that will bring our projects to life. By understanding that failure and resistance are natural parts of the process, we can stay focused on the essential aspects of our projects and achieve the desired outcomes.
Preparing for and Consenting to the Project
Before bringing a project into the world, it is crucial to prepare ourselves and understand our role as vessels for the idea. Rather than claiming ownership over the project, we should approach it with the understanding that it has its own destiny and desires. This requires actively consenting to the project and aligning ourselves with its intentions and desired outcomes. By seeking guidance from spiritual sources, exploring archetypal journeys of successful individuals, and understanding the resources and support we need, we can create a clear path for the project's manifestation. Building rituals, routines, and accountability systems can help us stay committed and focused on the project's journey. Embracing the imperfections and adapting to the changing needs of the project can allow us to be effective in bringing it to life.
Executing the Project and Embracing Persistence
Executing on a project involves taking consistent small actions that have compounding effects over time. It requires persistence and the willingness to continue showing up, even when it feels like we are failing or facing resistance. By focusing on substance over aesthetics and understanding that perfection is not necessary, we can overcome the distractions and fears that may arise. Setting clear intentions and desired outcomes for the project, identifying the necessary ingredients and resources, and creating a structured approach can help us stay on track. Embracing failure as a natural part of the process and recognizing the journey as a magical and divine experience can fuel our motivation and allow us to bring the project into the world.
[01:00] Michelle talks about organizing and executing on your genius. [05:00] When it comes to starting a project and getting organized, what you think matters doesn't matter even a little tiny bit. [12:00] Law of Triviality: It is absolutely common and normal for us to give a disproportionate amount of weight to trivial issues that don't matter. [15:00] Michelle shares what worked for her to move past those trivial matters. [20:00] When an idea lands on your shoulder, it's just an idea until you bring it into the world. [27:00] What's your spiritual GPS? Think of it as your spiritual Google Maps. [28:00] A spell is an intentional ritual or process to get the desired outcome. Michelle enumerates the key components of a spell: intention, desired outcome, ingredients, partner witch(es), and structure. [33:00] Inevitably, you're going to fail 90 times to get that one win. And that's just part of it. Being resilient and persistent and continuing to show up even when our brains are signaling us that we're failing.
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