The Law of Diminishing Intent – yeah that’s a heavy thought, but it’s something that’s so important to not ignore that we need to discuss it further.
Far too many of us fall prey to the Law of Diminishing Intent which states that the longer we put something off, the less likely we are to do it.
Procrastination. Fear. Whatever you call it – it’s important to recognize the signs and not give into it.
When we live by this principle, we are losing out on amazing things just waiting for us. We allow our emotions to disrupt our plans and take pause instead of moving forward.
Don’t worry – if you are a habitual procrastinator or struggle with fear when it comes to new endeavors – I have some easy tips to help you take back control and not hesitate to make decisions.
- Start NOW! Make a decision, stick with it, and follow through. Don’t let your opportunity slip away. Even if it’s just a small step, you’re making a conscious choice to move forward. Little by little, each step – each day – will become easier.
- Don’t listen to that little voice telling you NO. It’s your inner-self afraid to step out and do something new. It will try to keep you in the past. Don’t be afraid to try out your new idea – so what if it doesn’t work. Yes, I’m going to say it…if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. It’s so true!! And so freeing when it becomes second nature for you.
- You’re not in it alone. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. I encourage you to have someone to run your ideas by so they can keep you focused on moving forward. So many times, we can come up with a great idea, have a plan, but we never follow through. Fear is a funny thing. When we’re alone, we give into fear. When we have someone there with us, the fear subsides and we easily step forward and take action.
Some of you may be telling yourself it’s too much – it’s too hard to overcome the fear. You don’t feel smart enough or strong enough to put your plan to action. Well, you’re wrong! You have something so special inside of you that you need to share it with others. You owe it to the world to share what you have!
It is my hope for you that you begin to live your vision. You don’t have to feel READY. You don’t need all the answers about how to make it possible. You just need to be willing to get there.
I know that every one of you has what this world needs to heal, to be heard, to be loved, to be better. Take a step forward today. Don’t let the law of diminishing intent lead you to become a victim of the #1 deathbed regret, looking back at your life and wishing you lived your life for yourself – not for others.
Not all of us will be Gandhi or Mother Teresa, but ALL of us can live out a compelling and rewarding and impacting vision for their life and make a difference in this world for good. Don’t waste another minute. Get started getting clear and deciding for yourself what that is TODAY.
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