Tim, I couldn't agree more. Looking at my pattern of taking the 'next' course, seminar, program, self-help session, motivational speaker and so on has been an impossible-to-shake addiction. Recently discussing with a friend highlighted a stark truth: knowledge is power IF you DO something with it. It's easy to consume but much harder to produce. I agree with Peter's comment. For me, I can see it's been a safety strategy of sorts. Playing small to avoid failure, rejection and the likes. I have very much enjoyed reading you for awhile now but just stumbled on this space. LOVE it. Thank you for sharing!
Love this article, Tim. I struggle a lot with setting too many goals at the same time. I think it is a kind of misguided "safety strategy" we use (not putting our eggs in one basket, not going all-in) - meaning we avoid the big flop but also avoid the big step forward in what we really care about. Going all-in on the 1 big thing is scary but the more expansive strategy in the end. Needs a mindset shift with it - exchanging old self-worth benchmarks for new ones - my senior mgt job is not just financially cushy but also became too much of my "worth" & identity - it is hard to step out of that identity but necessary to make real progress on a new path. Thanks for the insights, Peter
Tim, I couldn't agree more. Looking at my pattern of taking the 'next' course, seminar, program, self-help session, motivational speaker and so on has been an impossible-to-shake addiction. Recently discussing with a friend highlighted a stark truth: knowledge is power IF you DO something with it. It's easy to consume but much harder to produce. I agree with Peter's comment. For me, I can see it's been a safety strategy of sorts. Playing small to avoid failure, rejection and the likes. I have very much enjoyed reading you for awhile now but just stumbled on this space. LOVE it. Thank you for sharing!
P.S. No comment on the obsession with insect genitalia!
Love this article, Tim. I struggle a lot with setting too many goals at the same time. I think it is a kind of misguided "safety strategy" we use (not putting our eggs in one basket, not going all-in) - meaning we avoid the big flop but also avoid the big step forward in what we really care about. Going all-in on the 1 big thing is scary but the more expansive strategy in the end. Needs a mindset shift with it - exchanging old self-worth benchmarks for new ones - my senior mgt job is not just financially cushy but also became too much of my "worth" & identity - it is hard to step out of that identity but necessary to make real progress on a new path. Thanks for the insights, Peter