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January 9, 2009 On Momentum As many of us charge forward here in the new year, heads and hearts full of commitment to change in the form of goals, resolutions and whatnot, there comes a point when those ideas which sounded so great during the planning stage turn into a burden, and then we risk a return to “business as usual”.
Sound familiar?
That notion about going from a couch-potato to a fitness model may fizzle when that first 4:30 AM alarm sounds. That crazy idea about going from zero activity level to calling 200 prospects a day may get a busy signal once you stop re-arranging your desk and stare at that phone like it’s radioactive or something. Worse yet, that new dedication to family time may have to take a backseat again the very first time you get a last-minute “request” to stay late at the office and work on that mission-critical project.
What do these all have in common? Well, besides the real probability that someone will be disappointed (you, your family, the boss, your team…) with your not getting it done as you had previously announced (you do have an accountability partner, right? Right?), all of these scenarios involve going from a resting state to a high-energy state: they all involve BIG CHANGE (scary words, I know, relax) in our momentum. So, how do we maximize our chances of accomplishing what we have set out to do? Two things:
Thing One: have a challenging but realistic target, backed by a plan (not a wish), that is connected to your Burning Desire. Wishes and dreams are nice, but do-ers transform those into must-haves and then act accordingly. You’ve got to live and breathe this stuff. Thing Two: don’t get into that zero-energy state in the first place. Now this may sound like easier said than done, but hear me out. I’m not saying you shouldn’t rest, not saying you shouldn’t take time periodically to re-charge your batteries. Those are good things. But raise your own levels of acceptability in key areas of your life and you’ll always be starting from an easier place. Let’s use the examples from above: don’t let yourself get to couch-potato status in the first place, and ramping up a fitness program won’t be so hard; if you are practicing “A-B-C” (Always Be Closing) in your business activities then your pipeline won’t ever get totally dry, and; keep your family and loved-ones at the core of your priorities, and they’ll never feel totally neglected, even in crunch time.
Momentum can be a great ally. Nurture all of the most important areas of your life on a regular basis, and you’ll be amazed with your level of strength.
Onward,
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Alan Stout
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