Day One Mindset
Day One Mindset
Day One Mindset
Throw Away Your To-Do List (sort of)
I have to-do list. But looking at it right now is intimidating. I feel overwhelm creeping in.
(I think Ill check my Facebook home feed).
Guess what I just did?! And what I advise you to do too
Crumple up that to-do list. Toss it in the garbage.
You see, Ive just returned from a four day family trip. It was a fun time. But here I am staring at this computer with what feels like more than a full day of work in front of me.
And thinking about it so much is not helping me get things done.
Yet I cant ignore the to-do list even if I do toss it in the garbage. I also cant stray from the real work by doing the other things that arent that important i.e. scanning my Facebook feed, responding to emails.
The Resistance
This is called resistance. If Im to succeed at what I do, I must fight the resistance. I must wake up every morning and slay that dragon.
There is only one way to fight the resistance and win.
Sure, you might be able to fight the resistance today and win. Maybe even tomorrow, but youre not strong enough to win every day. Unless
Unless you develop a Day One Mindset.
A day one mindset is founded upon a routine.
The routine doesnt change during the busy times, or the slow times. The routine doesnt change during the successful times or the down times. Every day is treated with the same day one mindset.
What if you made the choice to untangle from all the messes you have, and to see anew what needs doing?
Try it.
What The Day One Mindset Looks Like
For those of you asking, What does a day one routine look like? I might offer you this advice:
For starters, it probly looks different for everyone depending on your goals. Just remember, in its physical form, its a routine, but in its mindset, its a way to live. Its an approach to going pro and defeating the resistance that slows you down, drags you down and holds you down from your dreams and goals.
For me?
Well, that depends on which shoes Im standing in, but Ill give you the generic version.
My goal is for people to see me as useful, personable, trusted and capable.
My day one routine is broken up into three 90 minute segments:
Personal Study.
I realize that in order to be useful and capable, I have to keep learning. Sharpen the saw as Covey would say. So I spend my first 90 minutes learning from the experts, and applying that to my world.
Writing, and/or creating media for the web. I dont publish a blog post every day, but I do write every day. I write things that are useful for you. (Like this post, eh?)
Facebook connecting, and follow up in-general. My people are on Facebook. So are yours. Ive recently started to keep a spread sheet on people that I meet at Facebook. Itll help me remember names and stories, and ultimately Ill be able to serve them better. I like Facebook because it allows me to build relationships before a transaction occurs.
I know that if I follow my routine every day that I wont have a problem with overwhelm.
I wont have a problem with a huge to-do list. Everything gets done on its own time with the routine. The routine fights off the resistance.
And when I falter and get off routine, having a day one mindset allows me to simply start fresh without judgement. I start fresh every day anyway. I simply keep a focus on each day like its the first day.
Important Question For You To Consider
For those of you following a plan, consider the following thoughts, and try to monitor and be reflective of yourself this week on the following:
When things get busy do you throw away parts of your plan that are the hardest to do? (Or the ones that take the most thought?) If so that means you have to work even harder at keeping to your plan.
Be aware of yourself, and fight the resistance with a day one mindset.
by: Mihai Popa
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