I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what propels some people to take action and others not, specifically in the context stretching toward more and better, whatever that might be.

As an example, I see a consistent pattern among audience members when I deliver a keynote.  Almost all will report leaving re-invigorated and excited by what can be, equipped with practical tools.

And most will not do much about it; they’ll slip back into the inertia of life.

So what happens between inspiration and inertia?

Because some will take the next step.

And then another.

And create a new momentum that moves them toward results.

Below you’ll find a template of sorts for how you can do the same:

• Listen – to yourself – for what’s calling, for where you’re pulled, for what you want
• Commit to following your curiosity even if the full picture isn’t in view
• Accept that there are many stones in the path and the right one is the next one
• Appreciate that the time is now, not in the future
• Know that you only have to be ready to begin and not for how it all unfolds
• Understand that there will be setbacks, as there are in anything worthwhile (and that overcoming them is part of building greater confidence and momentum; you’ll be more proud of yourself and self-assured than if they hadn’t come along)
• Monitor your mindset. Limiting beliefs are sneaky.  We all have them and they can be quite powerful if not worked with.  As just one example, a limiting belief might come in the form of a question (See?  ): “Who do you think you are?”
• Seek evidence for what you want as possible; look for others who have done it
• Seek evidence that you are making it happen, and write down every piece, no matter how seemingly small
• Recognize that no one does anything alone; find support and guidance
• Regard any financial output toward your goals as an investment rather than an expense. This is a critical part of mindset and is a defining hallmark of successful people. They invest in themselves.  And they don’t wait.

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