motivation

Motivational Monday

David Harold Fink (1894 -1968) was an outstanding psychiatrist and medical doctor, and he devised a 30-day programme that will help you realise success. By paying the price to become the person you’ve always wanted to become, you will be in that wonderful minority who lead calm, cheerful and successful lives.

Here are the 6-steps recommended by David Harold Fink:
1.     Set yourself a definite goal.
2.     Stop the negative self-talk.
3.     Stop thinking about all the reasons why you cannot be successful, and instead think of all the reasons why you can.
4.     Trace your attitudes back through your childhood and try to discover where you first got the idea that you couldn’t be a success if that’s the way you’ve been thinking.
5.     Change the image you have of yourself by writing out a description of the person you would like to be.
6.     Act the part of the successful person you have decided to become.

Repeat, and repeat it over and over again. Each time it will become more a part of you until you will wonder how you could have ever lived any other way.

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How can we create new habits and stick to them?
We all have habits that we wish we didn't have, but don't feel as if we can change. There are ways to help you change habits and I think the best way is to replace it with a new behaviour as you cannot break a habit; you must replace a habit! It’s really a case of willpower, motivation, and then repetition.

 

The question I frequently ask to people who are risk-averse is, “What’s the biggest chance you have ever taken?” It’s amazing how many people react with a defensive answer when they realise what “safe” lives they have chosen to lead. Small daily habits are unparalleled predictors of long-term objectives, and this is true for both individuals and organisations. 

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The truth is a good enough story

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It is well understood by the human resources community that engagement translates into profit. We have all seen or heard about people around us that have been dreadfully treated by business people, whether it’s #MeToo, exploitation or psychopathic bullying. I think that organisations’ who create an environment where their people can thrive and achieve will see increased profits, sales, greater customer experience, etc.

How can we help individuals and departments develop to match the future challenges your organisation will face? What motivates them to get excited about what isn’t yet known? Send me an e-mail and let’s arrange a physical or virtual meeting to discuss a workshop for your organisation.

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Sharing is caring

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What are the fundamental capabilities of a human system that are crucial to its capacity to execute flawlessly and innovate consistently?


I think the simple answer is sharing. When I say sharing, I mean sharing knowledge, expertise and secrets. I think that in order to get what you want you will need a roadmap, not a conventional roadmap - a roadmap that contains an idea, plan and a series of steps to execute that plan.


Knowledge isn’t everything, you may need a guide - someone who’s been there before - someone who understands what you are going through and wants you to succeed. Someone who can give feedback, motivation and pick you up when things get tough. When you combine a proven roadmap with a skilled guide and an army of supporters - this makes an unstoppable combination. It’s important to have likeminded people beside you on your journey, people who understand what you are going through and want you to succeed.