Episode #267

Two Ways to Get Yourself to Do Hard Things

Key Takeaways

Start with identity and beliefs—adopt a be–do–have mindset and act as the person you aim to be right now.

A compelling why fuels extraordinary effort and consistency; when purpose is strong, you find the how.

Combine identity with purpose and take immediate action to overcome resistance and build consistent behaviors.

Top Quotes

It's not about habits, but it's about beliefs. It starts with beliefs. Be, do, have, as opposed to do, have, be, which is what most people operate with.

We do know that when there's a strong enough why, we figure out how.

Be, be that person now. Be that person inside of you. Be the person who makes the sales calls. Be the person who, they're supposed to do 10 sales calls a day, I do 15. Be the person now.

Episode Summary

In the hustle and bustle of life, stopping is not easy. You have to hit the ground running to reach the finish line. Equipped with your purpose in life and a plan to succeed, achieving your goals is within reach. But how exactly are you going to kickstart your journey if you don’t have the motivation to, well, actually start? Or to keep going when life throws you curve balls? In this episode, Jim Harshaw Jr. shares the two ways to get yourself to do the hard things you need to do and to do them consistently.

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