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Be intentional about what you choose to do. Be intentional about actually doing it.

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The 7Ps – Persevere

Using what you’ve achieved to spur you on

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The last month has been busy. So far, the book tour and speaker circuit has proven to be an exciting time of reconnecting with so many fabulous people. The hiatus that arose from Covid, followed by 2 years spent living in Italy, meant that it was almost 5 years since I had seen so many of my friends, colleagues and clients. And in some cases, it had been even longer. I feel as though I only touched the surface and am already looking forward to the next trip. Next time, I may extend it further than Sydney and make it to Canberra, Melbourne & Adelaide.

I am excited about the opportunities that are arising to address several groups, helping them to be intentional about what they choose to do. About prompting people to think about what’s important to them before it’s too late. To make personal plans that go broader than career plans or even financial plans. Empowering and enabling them to live a life without regret.

Please reach out if you would like to meet up (in person or via zoom) or have a group that you’d like me to address.

I mentioned last month that Kicking Out The Bucket List: Living Life With Intention And Passion, was picked by AllAuthor to be one of the contenders in the Cover of the Month contest – March 2024. Thanks to those who voted, getting it to the finals – and even into the top 10.

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*Persevere – use what you’ve achieved to spur you on*

Recently I was 2km into a 5km race and started feeling tired. It was hot. My legs didn’t feel like moving. I knew that I had gone out a bit fast. I asked myself “Can I keep going?” Ultimately, I have done so many of these events, that of course I could keep running and would finish. The real question was “Can I do a good time?”. But even asking myself that question didn’t help. I continued down the path of “I’ve gone out too fast, I’m too tired, I’ll have to slow down”. It was only when I changed the narrative that I was able to get my second wind. “I have gone out fast, I’m not going to waste the effort!” I used what I had already done to spur me on. I measured each kilometre and pushed past each milestone. I tried to catch those in front of me and stay with those that ran by me. I am going to admit that I still didn’t do a PB or even what I’d call a great time, but it was certainly a lot faster than if I’d stayed with the “Can I do it?” narrative. It was the best result that I was able to achieve on the day.

Is there something that you have started and you are having doubts about your ability to bring it to completion?

If you have done it or something similar before, consider that your doubts may be illogical and unfounded. Perhaps take a moment to recall all the times you have been successful in the past and utilise the accomplishments to eradicate any doubts. If this instance appears particularly challenging, look back on those examples where you had to dig deep to see it through. You may wish to save some of these in the memory bank so that when you are faced with a similar situation in the future, you have an easy reference point.

Can you break it into achievement milestones along the way?

Chunking up tasks or activities is a great way to reduce feelings of being overwhelmed. It also serves to give a sense of achievement along the way which can be used to propel yourself forward. Consider how you can break your goal into segments that you can tick off along the way.

How can other people help you reach the finishing line with the best result on the day – either directly or indirectly?

When running, I often find that I am struggling when other people seem to be cruising and vice versa. Consider how you can make use of the energy of those around you when you’re doing it tough. In turn, you may be able to do the same for others.

How can you use what you have done already to spur you on?

In the case of my run, I didn’t want to waste all the energy that I’d expended on pushing hard, only to end up with a mediocre time. This gave me the determination to keep driving myself. If you have already made steps towards the goal, consider the impact of a reduction in your effort. How it would make you feel if the investment you’d made was wasted and all the work you’d already done was in vain. On the other hand, imagine the satisfaction of not only seeing it through but maximising the result.