“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.”
– Walt Disney
Synchronize Your Present and Future Self
After reading an inspiring book or watching a motivational video, I immediately feel excited to implement what I’ve learned. For example, I may have seen an instructive clip on an exercise movement. And during the moment, I’m extremely energized and eager to try it in my next workout.
But as the gap between that initial exhilaration and my training lengthens, the less likely I will apply the newly gained knowledge. Reasons may include feeling tired after a long workday and choosing not to exercise.
Knowing my future self won’t show the same level of determination and focus that my past self did when I watched the video, I set up my environment to increase the probability of doing the necessary work.
In the case of promoting fitness, I put my yoga mat in the center of my room. That way, I lower the barrier of getting started. And in the rare times of immense struggle, I simply begin with a warm-up exercise which can be as easy as doing one neck-roll.
After I have overcome the primary hurdle, my body is inclined to continue.
Once the workout is done, I’m always glad I did it.
Acquiring the initial momentum enables me to do other empowering activities during the day such as the following:
- Eat healthy foods to refuel my body
- Drink plenty of water
- Perform yoga stretches
- Meditate to calm my mind
By acting on my values and doing what needs to be done, I align my present and future self.
Start Atomically Small
By breaking down daunting goals into small and digestible sizes, you can make them vastly manageable. A powerful question you can ask yourself is this:
“Can I just do one [blank]?”
- For exercise, it can be “Can I just do one push-up?”
- As for writing, ask yourself “Can I just write one sentence?”
- And to calm your mind, “Can I just meditate for one minute?”
The purpose is to make the task so easy that you can’t refuse. This propels you to begin the process. And once you move past the initial resistance, you’re more likely to continue.
After you overcome the first hurdle, you’ll create momentum to keep going.
That’s because the most difficult part is getting started.
It’s similar to the law of inertia in physics. Something that stays at rest will want to remain still. And the opposite is true for that which is in motion and wants to keep moving.
By completing small tasks over time, you will build mental strength and self-trust. Progressing with positive outcomes, you can move on to bigger assignments.
This cascade effect can transform tiny wins into huge victories over time through consistent commitment toward excellence.
Make Your Future Self Proud
Every lasting result started with a decision. What followed demanded consistency and dedicated effort driven by a powerful reason.
The lifelong path comes with inevitable bumps and turns, but the rewards and benefits are well worth it. To gain anything meaningful long-term requires steady work.
Plant your seeds today.
Take great care of those investments by regularly feeding them with water and nutrients. After receiving all those support, they will blossom into tall powerful trees.
Time will pass by regardless of how you spend it. So why not do things that will benefit you now and in the future?
Activate your warrior spirit and do what you deep down know needs to be done.
That’s the cure to eliminating laziness. It is the gateway to building strong willpower and determination which allows you to practice mastery.
Closing Thoughts
Your choices today will impact your tomorrow. Let them be conscious and positive which will create a better future. Remember the powerful emotional state you were in when first presented with the goals and vision.
Recall that reason for desiring to start.
At every moment, you have a choice. Will your decisions be empowering?
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