Self-Discipline: Mental Toughness Mindset: Increase Your Grit and Focus to Become a Highly Productive (and Peaceful!) Person (Positive Psychology Coaching Series Book 11) by Tuhovsky Ian

Author:Tuhovsky, Ian [Tuhovsky, Ian]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-06-06T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14: The Only Rules of Training You’ll Ever Need

You’ll get the most from life when you start viewing it like a training academy. Life is a dynamic, ever-changing experience that demands discipline and self-awareness if you are to reach your full potential. Even when you meet your goals, there’s no time to stand still. Pause for too long and you’ll run out of momentum. It all comes back to the choices you make. You don’t get to opt out – you are always training yourself in one direction or the other. You can train towards a winning mindset, or a losing mindset. It’s about taking responsibility for your life direction. In this chapter, we’ll look at five basic rules which will help you excel at anything you desire.

These rules will help you succeed in any area of your life. Whether you want to become more efficient at work, find a healthier relationship or shift some weight the principles are exactly the same. Once you have them mastered, your productivity will soar along with your self-belief. The rules provide you with a useful framework that promotes self-discipline and responsibility. It isn’t easy, but it’s worth it. As you read through this chapter, think about how you can apply them to a goal or ambition you are currently pursuing.

The first rule is to know precisely what you want. I touched on this in the last chapter, but it warrants a little more explanation here. Before you embark on any project there are two questions you must be able to answer. First, can you describe in detail what it is that you want? The more detailed your vision, the better your chances of success. Going after a vaguely defined goal is not particularly inspiring. Consider these two statements - “I’m going to lose 15lbs” versus “I’m going to lose 15lbs, double the weight I can lift in the gym, and buy three fantastic new outfits once I achieve my goal by the end of July!” Which sounds more exciting? The latter is a much better approach because it inspires more emotion and is much more specific. We humans are emotion-driven creatures, so why not make the most of it?

Here’s the second question - can you explain why it is you want this particular outcome so badly? Pursuing a goal for the sake of it won’t get you far. You need to have a bigger vision. Ideally, a goal should align with your ultimate purpose and core values in life. For example, let’s say your goal is to write a 50,000-word book based on your experiences in the business world. For most people, this would be a huge challenge. However, let’s say that you’ve always valued education and want to make this book accessible to a wide audience including those who never got the opportunity to go to business school or have never had the chance to gain any business experience. From this perspective, your mission is in line with your core values.

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