Can you know something will be inspiring later? (Jason Womack)

Interesting thought: If you know you're going to know something (later), can you start the process now?

Have you ever looked at something from the past - a book, a gift, etc. - and felt a wave of enthusiasm or inspiration? I've kept things for years simply because each time I look at them, I am positively reminded of a challenge I faced or an opportunity I maximized.

Last month, I received a gift from a friend. I knew it wasn't going to take years, months or even weeks...from the moment I saw it (and every time I look at it now), I was inspired.

I've kept the gift in a visible place... some days it is right on my work-station desk at the office; at other times, I put it on the counter in between the two rooms. While I've been writing over the past few weeks, I've looked it over and felt a further wave of excitement...this is an inspirational gift that's working!

So, if you KNOW something is going to be inspirational later, go look at it. Think about it, listen to it, review it, put it somewhere that you are bound to see over and over again. When there's an idea of an advantage to take, grab a hold of it and roll on down the road. To turn an idea into reality, try this...

Tell someone - anyone - about your goal, and ask them to check in with you in a month.
Often, people ask me how often I recommend they review their goals. First of all, to ask that question implies the person has set a goal in the first place. Personally, I've broken it into different and discreet levels of review. No matter how often you review what, start here:

Identify a PURPOSE for reviewing your goals.

For example, I have a project to write a book this year. The purpose of reviewing this goal is to continue strengthening the picture I'm already painting in my mind of what it will be like when I am a published author. I review this goal to further envelope myself with the energy I need to get up each day and write. I review this goal to maintain momentum, and bust through those significant bouts with writer's block.

I have asked 2 people to check with me every 3-4 weeks. For the past 2 and a half months, it's gone well. I get a voice mail, or an e-mail (one even sent a handwritten card encouraging me to keep on going!) every 20 or 30 days. It helps, and I feel like I'm making progress...

Comments

Wow! This post couldn't have come at a better time! In fact, I still have the postcard you sent me a year and a half ago. (It's on my fridge and I smile everytime I look at it! :) It gives me a boost of motivation. BTW, I have been working out all this week and lost a pound. I know it's not a lot but it's a start! Thanks for the kick in the pants!

Posted by: Cari-Ann | March 08, 2007 at 01:27 PM