We don’t do things for principles. We do them for pay-off. An ROI (return on investment) is necessary to commit energy and resources long-term.
Those who are stuck, cyclical or complacent often require gratification instantly. The idea of staying committed to things that might pay in the distant future is inconceivable.
But the most valuable things don’t pay instantly nor quickly. Investing in your children today will not really show fruit until they become adults. But the price to be paid starts now.
In order to obtain a different result, we need to stick with the new endeavor long enough for momentum to build and bits of pay-off start to appear.
Here are three simple ideas I’m applying and I encourage you to consider them as well.
1. Stay focused on your goal and not your feelings. —- An emotional payoff can trick you into compromising what you really want.
2. Be patient and situate yourself for a marathon, not a sprint. —- The strength you need for a long journey’s peaks when you’re about 70% there. A miscalculated pace will guarantee a crash.
3. Don’t tie your hopes into something you can’t control. —- Break down your goal into units of your personal effort, not a third party’s response. If you’re looking to something you can’t control to indicate your progress you’ll be disappointed. But if you are looking to your energy, your efforts or your work, you can be confident that you’re getting closer.
Related post: Is what we call contentment, settling for less?
Create a great day! (and weekend)
– Arvell