Last week I mentioned that I am re-reading a book by the name of “No Excuses: The Power of Self-Discipline” by Brian Tracy. Last week I wrote about how self-discipline is all about doing what you need to do even when you don’t feel like doing anything.
This week, I want to talk about getting the answers to… really any question that you have! In his book, Brian says, “All the answers have been found. All the routes to success have been discovered. Everything that you need to learn to move to the top of your field has already been learned by hundreds and even thousands of other people. And if you ask them for advice, they will give it to you.”
Do you get what this means? It means that whatever goal that you have, there is someone out there that has already achieved something similar to your goal(s) and all you have to do is reach out to them and ask them for advice. Now, maybe not everyone is ‘reachable’. Take Tony Robbins as an example. In my journey to be a top Results Coach, I don’t think that I could just call him up or send him an email and he would simply take a few minutes out of his day to chat with me about the road that I need to take… unless I have the ability to pay a VERY pretty penny to get that one-on-one time with him. (Although, in all honesty, I have never actually asked Tony for help so I could be very wrong in my previous assumption.) Now, I could maybe get his ear for a few minutes during one of his training events … But, if not, I have already received a plethora of information via his videos, seminars, online classes, books, podcasts, etc. So, I have to say that, there is a way to learn from others without actually talking to them (if that is not possible).
The next step after reaching out or doing your research? Take action! To ensure that you take action… schedule at least 1-2 hours (or more) on your calendar to take action every day and, no putting it off. If you schedule it, you do it! No excuses! Take the class or attend the seminar (which can be easily done from home now!) or read the book.
In short, whatever your goal…
- Find someone that is doing what you want to do or has what you want.
- Get the input or tools from them that will help you accomplish your goal(s)
- Take. Action.
Again… No Excuses!