Episode 709: How to Unlock New Levels of Inspired Action Daily
Aug 12, 2024
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Explore the fascinating world of inspired action versus willpower in business. Discover how to create an environment that nurtures inspiration for your best work. Unpack the origin of the word 'inspiration' and learn about the unexpected places where brilliant ideas can strike. Dive into the balance between logic and intuition and how practices like meditation can enhance awareness. Don't let shame or guilt hinder your creativity; unlock quick steps to reconnect with inspiration and thrive in your entrepreneurial journey.
Living from a place of inspiration rather than willpower significantly enhances the quality and effectiveness of daily actions in business.
Creating a supportive environment by decluttering mental and emotional noise allows individuals to better connect with their authentic selves, fostering greater inspiration.
Balancing disciplined action with inspired choices is essential for sustainable growth, enabling individuals to achieve their true potential without experiencing burnout.
Deep dives
The Power of Inspired Action
Taking inspired action daily is highlighted as a crucial element for achieving success. The speaker emphasizes that living from a place of inspiration rather than forceful motivation leads to more fruitful outcomes in both business and life. A personal anecdote is shared where a past year yielded significant achievements without major mistakes, attributed to an intentional focus on inspired choices. This intention reinforces the idea of creating fertile ground for inspiration to flourish.
Understanding Inspiration vs. Motivation
The distinction between inspiration and motivation is explored, with inspiration being viewed as a more powerful and natural force. Motivation, defined as an external pressure to act, is criticized for its temporary nature and potential to lead to burnout. In contrast, inspiration is associated with inner joy and alignment with one's true self, allowing for a more authentic approach to business. The conversation underscores the need for individuals to cultivate a strong connection to their authentic self to facilitate greater inspiration.
Creating the Right Environment for Inspiration
Establishing a conducive environment for inspiration involves clearing mental and emotional clutter. The speaker uses the metaphor of a clean house to illustrate that a calm and organized mind can receive inspiration more effectively. Practices such as mindfulness, breathing techniques, and engaging in activities that bring joy can help individuals reach this state of receptivity. This state allows for a heightened awareness and readiness to act on inspired thoughts that arise.
Overcoming Resistance to Inspired Ideas
Resistance to acting on inspiration often stems from fear, guilt, and societal expectations that impede authentic expression. Individuals may feel compelled to conform to prescribed paths rather than pursuing their true passions, leading to disengagement and burnout. The speaker encourages listeners to recognize the potential inspiration offers and to challenge limiting beliefs that prevent them from realizing their goals. By embracing inspiration and letting go of external pressures, individuals can align with their true desires and thrive.
The Balance Between Discipline and Inspiration
Maintaining a balance between discipline and inspired action is vital for sustainable success in business. While it is essential to follow one's inspiration, there is also a need for structured action to avoid falling into the trap of sporadic enthusiasm. The speaker advocates for setting attainable goals and cultivating a discipline of silence and reflection to receive inspiration more consistently. By integrating both inspired action and necessary discipline, individuals can create a momentum that drives continued growth and success.
Business is made up of so many choices, actions and decisions needed by you each day, but are you creating a fertile ground for inspiration and operating from that place, or are you relying on willpower alone?
In this episode, we give you simple tools and mindset shifts that will help you unlock new levels of inspired action to take daily, and just watch what happens if you start living this way right now!
What are your biggest takeaways from this week’s episode, and most of all, how has it inspired you to live differently? We want to hear from you! Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni.
In this episode you’ll hear:
How finding inspiration is key to you creating your best work
A word I no longer use and how making the decision to do this has been a game changer for me
The origin of the word “inspiration” and a look at where it came from
Why we often get our best ideas, inspiration, and divine intelligence when in unlikely places
The link between using inspiration or willpower, and the way that using that latter will ultimately lead to burnout
What happens when you are able to increase your sensitivity and awareness in this area
How shame and guilt often block inspiration, and the biggest way that we can be a catalyst to inspire others
Quick steps you can take to get back into an inspired state if you’re not in the frequency to receive inspiration
A common example of how entrepreneurs often deny inspiration with the stories that they tell themselves
A reminder of why outsourcing is a key part of this conversation and an invitation for you on how to live the next 30-days…and beyond!