Saturday, October 18, 2014

The Five Most Powerful Habits

Quora has a treasure trove of good advice, from what I assume are people speaking from real-life experiences. This is one of the gems.

It was able to summarise, in five simple phrases, basically what I have been attempting to do over the past 2 years. Unfortunately - or fortunately that I found out this early - the reason why I have not always succeeded in all five, is also succinctly pointed out as a precursor to discussion of the five habits: "If you try doing these things at the same time, you will fail."

Touche.

Most of the points mentioned under the five habits are things I have heard or read in my quest for knowledge. However, the last point - although somewhat subconsciously done - was something that acted as a great reminder at a time when I am gnawing my gums over a possible job change. Thank you for the timely reminder.

I will start with Numero Uno. The two consecutive gym classes on Thursday and rock climbing today is a good start I believe! Ah, but panna cotta, chicken rice, and Burger King may not have been adhering to this at all. Oops.

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The Five Most Powerful Habits 


Important word of warning: 

"If you try doing these things at the same time you will fail. So pick one of the things mentioned below. 

Learn how to do it. Figure it out. Then spend 1 month to learn how to do this better. Practice it every day for 1 month before taking on anything else. 

After the 1 month is over this will have become your habit and you will be able to do it unconsciously. Then when you add another thing from the list below it won't seem very hard. "
The Five Habits: 

1. Take Care of Your Body 
- Spend 30 - 60 Minutes Each Day Exercising.
- Eat Food That Is Fresh & Healthy
- Play A Sport That You Like Everyday
- Avoid Junk Food

2. Take Care of Your Mind
- Read Every Day
- Write Every Day
- Develop Your Mind In Other Ways
- Avoid Junk In Your Mind

3. Take Care of Your Relationships
- Remember Birthdays & Anniversaries
- Forgive Them Before They Ask For Forgiveness
- Avoid Emotional Vampires

4. Take Care of Your Finances 
- Get Positive Cashflow
- Pay Yourself First
- Financial Sinkholes To Avoid: Biz-Op Schemes, Stock Market, Credit Cards, Lottery Schemes

5. Take Care of Your Communication
- Communicate At The 6th Grade Level
- Learn The Vocabulary Of Whatever You Are Doing

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