One thing I'm doing about my health...

[GordonJ]

Originally Posted by ChardLad

I just go in and I walk. That is an accomplished feeling!

In a minute, I'll be posting about someone who is finally ready...but first...

The number one reason for quitting (just about anything) is

lack of results...at a fast enough pace.

So, whether it is in dieting or health or marketing or making money, IF you set it up from the beginning to have small success quickly, your momentum builds and your resolve strengthens.

this is shown on the SQ1 POA (Pyramid of Accomplishment).

Give yourself a daily feeling of ACCOMPLISHMENT to boost your spirits and your activity. Sometimes I start laundry. I know I have 25 mins during wash cycle and 40 minutes for drying...and I try to accomplish something in that hour or so. Usually try to reach a writing goal.

Not only it "forces my hand" when I'm not feeling all that creative, but I get some clean clothes out of the deal too.

Small steps taken continuously lead to the destination you set.

The reason most Internet Marketing programs fail is, they promise the big bux after many a hoop has been jumped through, but don't give you some fast success, albeit small, right away.

Gordon

PS Read my post on "HE'S FINALLY READY...ARE YOU?"

[Dien Rice]

Hi Gordon,

I think that's a great point!

If you can get quick feedback, then it is a lot more motivational.

For example, I think that's why counting steps with my smartphone seems to work.

When I hit 6000 steps, I feel a sense of accomplishment. That makes me feel good!

However, when I just tried to walk half an hour every day, I didn't seem to get that same feeling of accomplishment.

Maybe it's because when I'm counting steps it's like gaining points in a game. Every few step I take are like more points! So, you get a continuous feeling of achievement.

I don't know if that's why it works better. It's one possible idea!

Anyhow, I think you made it an amazing insight. I'll have to think about how to apply this even better.

Best wishes,

Dien

[GordonJ]

Can you make a buck? Then two? Then economies of scale.

Charge one dollar for one of your little reports or something, best is information, then "pay the game" to earn your points...once you've reached 6000 steps, next add a timer, can you beat today's time by 30 seconds?

Then when you are doing 6k steps at a calorie burning rate, add a few more steps.

There you go a blueprint fo better health and more money.

Gordon

Originally Posted by Dien Rice

Hi Gordon,

I think that's a great point!

If you can get quick feedback, then it is a lot more motivational.

For example, I think that's why counting steps with my smartphone seems to work.

When I hit 6000 steps, I feel a sense of accomplishment. That makes me feel good!

However, when I just tried to walk half an hour every day, I didn't seem to get that same feeling of accomplishment.

Maybe it's because when I'm counting steps it's like gaining points in a game. Every few step I take are like more points! So, you get a continuous feeling of achievement.

I don't know if that's why it works better. It's one possible idea!

Anyhow, I think you made it an amazing insight. I'll have to think about how to apply this even better.

Best wishes,

Dien

..."The reason most Internet Marketing programs fail is, they promise the big bux after many a hoop has been jumped through, but don't give you some fast success, albeit small, right away."...

Thanks for posting this Gordon. Right there in that sentence, you revealed the main problem (and solution in my opinion) to most of the money making programs online and off.

I can only imagine how much MORE info. could be sold by IM marketers if they would walk you through a "simple transaction" first, so you have some success monetarily upfront/right away.

Then, with that success/momentum, a person would hit their first level of "transaction confidence". Whatever level that is for them.

I'll never forget the day I completed my first "loan origination" for a husband and wife for their home.

I was 26, didn't own a home myself, and was pretty fearful because in my mind the "chatter" went something like this..."how am I supposed to talk to these people about refinancing their home, when I've never even bought a home for myself?"...

The only way I was able to do the "transaction", was by first WATCHING someone else that had the experience do it. After a few times watching and learning, I was confident enough to do it. Still shaky a bit, but no so much that I couldn't do it.

Been a while since I've been here and active in the forum.

Glad to see it come ALIVE again.

Hope everyone is doing well.

Fred