From the course: Do the Work: Overcome Resistance (Blinkist Summary)
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The barriers that prevent you from achieving your goals
From the course: Do the Work: Overcome Resistance (Blinkist Summary)
The barriers that prevent you from achieving your goals
- [Instructor] Blink number two. Excessive preparation, overthinking, and working without a clear structure are all barriers to completing your goals. Have you ever had a great idea, but failed to put it into practice because you spent so much time preparing for it? If so, you aren't alone. Let's look at some strategies for avoiding this counterproductive habit. Excessive preparation and overthinking prevent you from getting things done. So begin to resist them. Working is like meditation. You have to get into a mental state where you can assess your own thoughts and feelings objectively. If you start to feel self-doubt, learn to ignore it. That doubt is a form of resistance. It's better to act first and reflect on it later, especially when you're starting a new project. Start focusing on doing work, not thinking about it. So if you're a writer, for example, action means putting words on the page, while reflection…
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