Watcher or Marcher?

By Frank J. Rich

Both good and bad. Good is when we look to effective models for inspiration and direction and follow them. Bad is when all we do is look. People are naturally inclined to move, to create, and to accomplish. The process of actualization is endemic to the human spirit; we form goals easily, and they imprint direction to our thoughts and actions. Humans are also least-resistance oriented. When not challenged by structure,

Often this is the model of disinterest and dispassion. Clearly, for some, nothing ventured is nothing risked and nothing gained. This model of safety cripples more business ventures than any competition they might encounter and robs us of the opportunity in looking beyond ourselves. As Einstein is credited with saying, “Nothing happens if nothing moves.”

Clearly, many don’t venture out because they don’t know how and fear the uncertainty in the unknown. What can we do about it, and how might we turn the watcher into the marcher in us? We are becoming a nation of spectators — perhaps, tainment, and drama is beyond our capability or our physical plant. Weekend warriors give it a try, and so should we … in whatever way we can. At issue is the internal motivation to accomplish something, that critical element of a growing self-esteem and the wait on the inspiration to put brush to canvas or pen to paper, but if they don’t develop the mechanisms that lead to action they more often fail to deliver on the promise of their art. Nothing ventured, nothing gained, or so it would seem.

While there is ample evidence to suggest that talking through things with oneself — a model of visualization — leads to productive ends, and that hard goals emerge from soft goals — those resting in the back of the mind — there is good reason to practice steps. Consider the following simple model that polls both the left and right brain to balance one’s approach (taken from an article in Born Realist). Find a purpose in the things you do

This single effort will energize even the most sedentary among us.

Find your story

Everyone has one; try writing it down. At least discover (or fashion) the tone of it. When positive, you discover the opportunity in everyone and everything.

Focus

Block out most distractions and make your doings a decision of now or later. The practice will multiply results.

Seek doers

You’ll become one of them or know what you are missing. If the latter, seek mentors. They make a huge difference in the lives of doers.

Assess and reassess

This does not mean change your mind. When “how” you are doing it isn’t producing positive growth, abandon it in favor of another approach.

Finish athletes, performers, businessmen, and parents. See the ball through the racket and your mind will deliver it right where you want it. Don’t start things Be

Frank Rich is founder and CEO of Encore Príst International, an organizational development company that helps individualsand or ganizations reach their full potential through the practice of effective business fundamentals. You may reach him atfjrepi@gmail.com, or by phone at 866/858-4EPI.

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