I found this YouTube clip of Brian Tracy talking on laziness. Laziness is something that causes me stress and guilt. I can't be lazy, and I don't like laziness in other people. This video made me smile, because I had not thought of it before in this way. What do you think?
Here is the clip:
In the video Brian talks briefly about human nature and the evolution of modern
man and lifestyle and laziness.
I then thought of Brian Tracy's book - Eat That Frog, on how to get over procrastination and some thoughts on why now, more than ever, is a good time to do something about it. Check out Brian Tracy's Blog page (left).
You know what's interesting? Instead of me recommending you reading the book, I can now offer you so many choices:
You can
- buy the book but before you do watch a video
- download the app
- watch a You Tube Clip
- like the facebook page
- download to Kindle
- download to your android phone
- get the audio
WOW - what a difference!
Do you know what is the New World Order and how the world is changing?
I believe that we are in a culture of ‘Do It, Do It Now, Then Share It’.
The speed at which things are moving, and the success of open source software and social media say it all.
There is a new world order emerging. If you haven’t felt it, seen it, read it or
thought about it then start to pay attention. Now.
If you are thinking I can’t wait for this recession to be over and get back on
track then I do believe you are wrong.
Tony Robbins told us about it over and over – Things will never be the same again.
Take a deep breath and a really good look around – we are in an interesting and exciting time of change.
How many times recently have you said “who would have thought?”
At the time of writing there has just been a bombing in Norway. Who would have thought?
We are in the middle of the time when the ‘trusted’ major institutions, banks, government, media as we know it - are collapsing. Hundreds of years of ‘this is the way its always been
done’ is disintegrating. It can not be rebuilt the same way.
I suggest you read what the ostracised economists are writing.
They are the new Columbos, Da Vincis and Eddisons.
I for one am extremely excited to be in the whirlwind.
My daughters have been BORN into computers and social media and this way of communicating. They don’t have to learn a new way (like me and maybe you do), this is their only way.
This is also the new age for women. They don’t want to break the glass ceiling and compete with men, rather are exploring their own ways of being financially successful, forging ahead with their own style of business, and this is so timely, when you consider that we are moving into an age of relationship marketing. Women are natural communicators and relationship builders.
These are interesting times indeed. Historians will look back at this time just as we look back on the industrial revolution today. What a privilege to be a part of it.
Mudrika and I are both really excited when we think of the opportunities that lie ahead for our two girls. We have worked really hard for many years so that we can provide the right education for them and a blueprint for life, where they can really be, do and have whatever their heart desires. These are all the things I wish for you and your family too, and is my mission and the reason I started Investment Mastery all those years ago.
All of this can be overwhelming, and if you don't know where to start, I suggest that have a think about the philoposphy of Do It and do it now. Developing the principles of Brian Tracy Eat That Frog is a good place. Start small, baby steps, but start. Then tell Someone else.
Monday is a good day. Be lazy - find a new, quicker, easier way to get things done.
Enjoy your week!
Marcus
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The Principles of Eat That Frog in 5
Mark Twain once said that if you eat a live frog for breakfast, everything else is going to be good after that because eating a frog is the worst thing you will do all day. So get yourself organised, and do the biggest most horrible job first every morning. Eat that Frog.
When you become extremely effective (ie add value, do the big projects) rather than efficient (empty in box) success in every form comes your way.
Here is my 5 minute version of the most important things in that book.
Internal dialogue
Develop the belief that everything that happens to you is your responsibility. You were in someway responsible for your situation, for someone not calling back, or emailing, or losing the deal, or being tired.
When you take responsibility or your life and its event you also take control of changing things.
Develop and Share
Learn the principle of constant and never ending improvement. Never think that you know it all, or that your way works. This is a dangerous egotistical place to be.
Share what you know with an abundance mentality. Develop your USP, and don’t focus on the weaknesses. Remember an expert only needs to be one step ahead of the person who doesn’t know.
Share it today - this blog post, RSS feed it, facebook it, Digg it! Get it with you wherever you go- download it to your mobile device. I just did, it took me 5 minutes $1.99 well spent.(Download here) Brian had an app for that back in 2009.
That’s two goals already – reading the eat that frog and keeping up with technology. What a good start!
Physical
During your day, take a break, go for a walk, drink water, stretch, recalibrate regularly. Pay attention to your environment. Your desk and office is a reflection of your thoughts. Change your environment, and clear your desk and you will have clarity of thought and increased energy.
Planning
Fast forward a few months, then come back to today to give you some perspective on the tasks you have to do.
Put the tasks in your calendar as chunks of time, create mini deadlines for yourself to get some urgency, plan for emergencies in your week, and procrastinate on smaller tasks. In effect focus on the big ones only, switch your thinking around! Focus on the higher value tasks.
Eat That Frog!!! AWESOME book and a great way to look at life! Once you eat that big bullfrog , your day builds loads more momentum...!!
Cheers
PH
Posted by: Paul Harrison | July 25, 2011 at 04:17 PM
Thank you very much for this great information. First I heard about Brian Tracy some months ago but didn't follow up. Now I signed for his newsletter.
Greetings from vienna
Igor
Posted by: Igor Kelemen | July 26, 2011 at 07:47 AM