Recently I was listening to a podcast where the guest - I think it was Dr. Patrick Gentempo - mentioned a brilliant concept... that literally had me pause the podcast, run for a piece of paper, and write it down.
I think it's such a profound realization that you'll probably want to do it, too.
Whenever you do anything, you need to...
Decide whether you're going to have a jacuzzi effect or you're going to have a pivotal effect.
Here's the difference.
You probably know what it's like to sit in a jacuzzi. You slip into it... the water temperature is just right. The sound of the water and the feel of it touching your skin starts literally melting your stress away. It feels pretty awesome...
While you're in it.
Once you get out... your life goes back to the way it was. Maybe you feel a little bit more relaxed for a little bit, but fundamentally, there's no change.
A pivotal experience is different.
It might not be as comfortable and relaxing as sitting in a jacuzzi. However, it can change the trajectory of your life... like double, triple, or 10x your income. Or increase your focus and productivity. Or let you gain back the motivation you lost a long time ago.
In my opinion, this concept applies to every area of your life.
However... nowhere this is more important than when you're consuming information.
Most people consume information like they sit in a jacuzzi.
They thoroughly enjoy the idea of what the material will let them accomplish. For example, if they're reading a book about being more productive, they enjoy the possibility of being more productive. It's a blissful state - just like in a jacuzzi.
Very few people are willing to roll up the sleeves and get to work to actually try and implement the insights. To actually make the consuming of the information a pivotal experience.
The good news is it is always up to you to decide what it's going to be.
Are you going to change your life or just sit in a jacuzzi?
Nothing bad with either. I just happen to know which one I prefer.
And when it comes to changing your life, there's nothing more important to fixing your productivity.
Think about it.
If you're twice as productive, then, as far as your environment supports it, you're going to make at least twice as much. However, the growth is almost always exponential. So expect even more income, free time, and the ability to decide what you want to do at any given moment.
Here's the best course I've seen on this subject:
https://secure.gocheckoutnow.com/dyp
It's a fun and pretty short read... and it has the potential to change your life in 48 hours from now.
Ken Sar