All It Takes Is A Goal ATG 222: I'll Feel Awesome After
Mar 24, 2025
Starting something new can feel daunting, but you don't need to feel great to begin. The discussion highlights finding joy in the challenging journey, like writing a book or running in tough weather. Visualizing success helps maintain motivation, transforming dreams from black and white to vibrant technicolor. Plus, action fosters momentum and progress. Embrace the messy middle, and remember that feeling awesome often comes after taking the leap.
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Focus on the After
- Focus on the feeling of accomplishment after completing a goal, not the initial difficulty.
- Remind yourself "I'll feel awesome after" to push through challenges.
Running Analogy
- John Acuff uses running as an example of focusing on the after.
- He visualizes the positive feelings of finishing his run to motivate himself.
Writing a Book
- Writing a book is hard, and the difficulty increases with each subsequent book.
- Focus on the positive outcomes, like seeing the cover or receiving the first box of books, to maintain motivation.
