When I was in graduate school, my mentor encouraged me to go “above and beyond” the other students so that I would be more competitive in my job market. When I became involved in the National Society for Leadership and Success, one of the requirements included attending several speaking events. These talks were often inspiring and encouraging, but the “oomph” would wear off by the time I was finished with all of my other obligations. Then, one speaker stood out. Mel Robbins’ talk How To Get What You Want - In The REAL World made a significant impact. I would like to share the main tip I took from her speech.
The Five Second Rule: Stop Waiting
The choices that we make are based on how we think. There are two ways to think: strategically or emotionally. If we can learn to think strategically in regard to future planning, we will be able to focus better on what we actually want and how to get it. This is the difference between acting and reacting, which will often predict positive or negative outcomes. Utilizing activation energy, or the physical force that is required to get you to do something, is the only way to get you moving in the direction of getting things done and getting what you want. Mel Robbins says that our brain confuses our decisions because there are too many choices, too much information, and too much fear and uncertainty that makes our brains just shut down. Of course, our brains would like to work on “cruise control,” with us sticking to the same routines and habits, doing the same thing the same way every day; so when we venture into different territory or do things a different way, our brain throws the “emergency brake” in an effort to reestablish its usual homeostasis (if you will). This will keep us practicing the same habits, which will keep us in the same place.
Change is the only constant. We have survived as a species because we are able to adapt to changes. It is the nature of who we are to grow and mature through our life. Some of us choose to remain in the same way of doing and thinking, and this may create problems. You are meant to be great! You are not meant to just get by or live day to day. Think about the access to resources most of us have these days. What an amazing time we live in where these resources are so readily available for people who are willing to take the risk and take initiative to achieve their dreams! You can outwit your brain and your fear. Use the Five Second Rule. When you are motivated to DO something that will lead you toward growth, start to take action on it within 5 seconds before your brain talks you out of it, even if the small step is to begin thinking strategically about a plan of action. There is no need to wait and to be afraid. There are 1440 minutes in each day. The time you are spending being unhappy about your station in life could be spent outlining objectives to get you where you would rather be. Time is the one thing we will never get back. It should not be wasted. Take the word “can’t” out of your vocabulary. The next time you think “I sure would like to go for a jog,” get up and grab your sneakers within 5 seconds. Lace them up and start running before you have had time to talk yourself out of it. There will never be a “good” time to start your own business, or get back in shape, or go back to school. The time is now! Start living the life you want to live before you think you can’t. 5…4…3…2…1…
The Five Second Rule: Stop Waiting
The choices that we make are based on how we think. There are two ways to think: strategically or emotionally. If we can learn to think strategically in regard to future planning, we will be able to focus better on what we actually want and how to get it. This is the difference between acting and reacting, which will often predict positive or negative outcomes. Utilizing activation energy, or the physical force that is required to get you to do something, is the only way to get you moving in the direction of getting things done and getting what you want. Mel Robbins says that our brain confuses our decisions because there are too many choices, too much information, and too much fear and uncertainty that makes our brains just shut down. Of course, our brains would like to work on “cruise control,” with us sticking to the same routines and habits, doing the same thing the same way every day; so when we venture into different territory or do things a different way, our brain throws the “emergency brake” in an effort to reestablish its usual homeostasis (if you will). This will keep us practicing the same habits, which will keep us in the same place.
Change is the only constant. We have survived as a species because we are able to adapt to changes. It is the nature of who we are to grow and mature through our life. Some of us choose to remain in the same way of doing and thinking, and this may create problems. You are meant to be great! You are not meant to just get by or live day to day. Think about the access to resources most of us have these days. What an amazing time we live in where these resources are so readily available for people who are willing to take the risk and take initiative to achieve their dreams! You can outwit your brain and your fear. Use the Five Second Rule. When you are motivated to DO something that will lead you toward growth, start to take action on it within 5 seconds before your brain talks you out of it, even if the small step is to begin thinking strategically about a plan of action. There is no need to wait and to be afraid. There are 1440 minutes in each day. The time you are spending being unhappy about your station in life could be spent outlining objectives to get you where you would rather be. Time is the one thing we will never get back. It should not be wasted. Take the word “can’t” out of your vocabulary. The next time you think “I sure would like to go for a jog,” get up and grab your sneakers within 5 seconds. Lace them up and start running before you have had time to talk yourself out of it. There will never be a “good” time to start your own business, or get back in shape, or go back to school. The time is now! Start living the life you want to live before you think you can’t. 5…4…3…2…1…
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