S:0334 Distinction: Progress vs. Maintain
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) When you progress, things change. When you maintain, things stay the same. Pretty obvious, huh? The point of this distinction is to know what you want to have happen, then make sure your actions are in […]
S:0317 Distinction: Intentional Philanthropy vs. Accidental Philanthropy
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) Everybody has written a check and donated to an organization or a cause. You may or may not be deeply involved, but you probably have felt pretty good about contributing. Or, you may only have given […]
S:0312 Distinction: Inspire vs. Motivate
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) When you inspire someone you evoke a feeling in them which calls them to action. An inspired person wants to accomplish things. When you motivate someone you cause them to perform some behavior. Motivation takes energy […]
S:0308 Distinction: Self-Sufficient Mentality vs. Bunker Mentality
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) When you dig a hole and crawl into it to attempt to be safe, you are exhibiting bunker mentality. When you dig into yourself to see what you need to be strong, you create self-sufficiency. Self-sufficiency […]
S:0307 Distinction: Release vs. Reject
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) There is a huge energy difference between the two actions – to release is to let go; to reject is to push away. Releasing, whether it is an ended relationship, a tough work situation, or an […]
S:0304 Distinction: Intuit vs. Prejudge
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) It is useful to expand your intuitive skills; they are underdeveloped in most people. Intuition used regularly can be an important part of your success tools package. What is intuition? To intuit is to know something […]
S:0300 Distinction: Refine vs. Regret
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) Life is full of regrets. At least, it is if you look for things to regret, like roads not taken, relationships that did not work out, sights not seen. Regret energy is expensive and adds nothing […]
S:0299 Distinction: Anything vs. Everything
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) You can have anything you want. The world is full of success strategies you can apply that will help you achieve any particular outcome, just look around at other people who have been and are achieving […]
S:0298 Distinction: Communicate vs. Impress
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) This distinction is centered around whether or not you connect with your “audience”. Connection is the key for effective communication – more than language, style or technique. Only when you are connected to someone can you […]
S:0295 Distinction: Choose To Change vs. Give Up
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) It’s hard to give up. Giving up can feel like defeat or resignation, maybe even like being a victim. Giving up is always accompanied by a sense of loss. But when you want to change something, […]