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Take it to the Next Level….and then do it Again, Consistently Compounding your Efforts – DPF #576

Take whatever it is that you do, your main focus- and take it to the next level, and then do it again, and again. W. Edwards Deming referred to this as consistent improvement- which led to Japan's skyrocketing quality of goods in the 70's as they adopted his philosophy. Deming refers to a "stable state" … Continue reading Take it to the Next Level….and then do it Again, Consistently Compounding your Efforts – DPF #576

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Love can Solve any Problem -DPF #575

. Love, in some form, can solve any problem. Love has many forms- kindness, compassion, helpfulness, a caring attitude, concern, respect. They are enhanced when you are connected to your deep self- your pure state of being, unblemished by the horrors and tragedies of life. In fact, I would argue that all problems exist due … Continue reading Love can Solve any Problem -DPF #575

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Any Step towards Self-sufficiency is also Altruistic – DPF #574

This is paradoxical- as becoming more self-sufficient requires a focus on self, but becoming self-sufficient in any area relieves pressure from your surroundings, which is altruistic by considering and working for others by reducing your dependency on them. How can you become more self-sufficient? financially, with better planning, saving, and earning socially, by becoming less … Continue reading Any Step towards Self-sufficiency is also Altruistic – DPF #574

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Adapt your Approach to Eliminate Tension with Time Itself- DPF #568

You have the power to eliminate tension with time itself. Tension exists because of two opposing forces that are aiming for different outcomes- thus by adapting your approach, you can eliminate all tension with time itself. Time is not an enemy you want to have. It will outlast you, and overpower you if you work … Continue reading Adapt your Approach to Eliminate Tension with Time Itself- DPF #568

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What do you want to be Known/Remembered For? -DPF #567

Steven Covey, in his classic 7 Habits of Highly Successful People, offers a powerful mental exercise to "Begin with the end in mind." The exercise is simple- you imagine you are at your own funeral, and people are talking about your legacy- what do you want them to say about your life? What do you … Continue reading What do you want to be Known/Remembered For? -DPF #567

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The Secret of Tracking your Results and Progress- DPF #562

Is there a secret in tracking one's activities? Merely by writing down, keeping track of one's money spending or weight...does that by itself trigger increased awareness and progress all by itself? Pierson's law...? What about with anger management, depression, anxiety etc. could simply documenting somewhere the occasions and degree of one's anger/dark thoughts/anxious feelings lead … Continue reading The Secret of Tracking your Results and Progress- DPF #562

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What can you Remove from your Life to Purify your Action towards your Desired Future? -DPF #560

This should be an ongoing exercise, for as Benjamin Hardy often quotes Marshall Goldsmith...."What got you here won"t get you there!". Whenever you are trying to streamline your effectiveness, prioritizing your focus and action is the simplest way to improve your results- and the easiest way to prioritize is to remove those elements of your … Continue reading What can you Remove from your Life to Purify your Action towards your Desired Future? -DPF #560

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For What are you Optimizing your (Afternoon)?DPF #559

We all subconsciously are optimizing our morning, our lunch break, our weekend, our week, our life for something, whether you are aware of it or not. If aware of your potential to optimize your afternoon to say- focus on simplifying your garage, then you would make sure that you are not disturbed by your phone … Continue reading For What are you Optimizing your (Afternoon)?DPF #559

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Acknowledge Wins and Shortcomings, no Matter the Size- DPF #555

Small wins, such as going through with a tough decision or resisting the urge to waste a few minutes during your lunch break, may seem insignificant now, but compounding could make this win a huge game-changer in your career, your life, your future. Benjamin Hardy has a paper on the wall in his closet where … Continue reading Acknowledge Wins and Shortcomings, no Matter the Size- DPF #555

Aim to be a Little Better, Every Day- DPF #554

Coach Wooden, a UCLA basketball coach, is credited with this quote, which came into my life through the book Personality Isn't Permanent, by.... you guessed it- Benjamin Hardy. The idea is instead of looking for leaps forward, make consistent small improvements over time, which are feasible and which compound over time. Imagine your self a … Continue reading Aim to be a Little Better, Every Day- DPF #554