Act And Become
Friday, December 15 2006"It's easier to act your way to a new way of thinking than it is to think your way to a new way of acting."
This is an refreshingly down-to-earth message from a leading spiritual teacher, Marianne Williamson. It's also what all high-achievers practise - without thinking.
People who get things done, just, do things. They don't sit at home waiting for their self-belief to grow. They don't fill their days and nights reading self-improvement books.
They just get out and do things.
In my Success Groups, the emphasis is on action, moving forwards in a rational manner, doing the obvious. Every session ends with an updated Action Plan.
There is an incredible freedom and simplicity to taking action. You not only get results but you transform yourself - and how you think in the process. I know that our thinking is crucial, but could our actions really influence our thinking?
And emphasising action is a more effective means of influencing our thinking – and getting immediate results as well!
The more I grasp that life is short, the more driven I am to take action. We all have dreams and ambitions. Why not identify one ambition that you'd love to fulfil?
Exercise: Take Action Now
Quickly write down six things you could do to move yourself forward just one step:
- Number One....
- Number Two....
- Number Three....
- Number Four....
- Number Five....
- Number Six....
Now choose one of those options. Choose the one that will move you forward just one step, choose the easiest or the quickest, or one that you feel most comfortable doing. But choose one.
By when do you want to have done this one thing that you have chosen?
What will you do? List the actions you must go through to accomplish this thing that you have chosen. Plan the first step immediately.
If this resonates with you, and you want to start 2007 off on the front foot, there are two actions you could take, right now.
The first one is, I have had many requests over the years to produce a DVD that allows people to receive coaching in the privacy of their own home and I'm delighted to tell you that we now have one in stock!
Called "Change Your Life - The Ultimate 5-Step Guide To A Better Life" it's available here and you can read more about that and place an order, below.
And secondly, do come and join me at the next Success Group. Take two hours out of your life once a month to focus on your life and plan your best course of action for the month ahead.
The new group now booking begins in London on Saturday, 27th January 2007, 11am to 1pm, and you can read more by clicking on Workshops, above, or see answers to some Frequently Asked Questions about the Success Groups online here.
