Higher Performance Insights | The Domino Effect of Doing

Apr 09, 2024
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Every day, we encounter disproportionately powerful moments. These junctures might be described as "the choice to ship," the decision points where you commit to making something happen—or you don't.


James Clear might call these "decisive moments." [1] They seem small, like whether to lace up your sneakers or scroll your phone yet again, but they’re pivotal. Taking that “Leading Difficult People” course can enhance your skill set. Conversely, choosing to spend time lamenting about the state of affairs with your direct reports with a friend might not.

These choices set the tone. And remember, they are choices.


If you skip your morning workout, the day can spiral into a blur of inaction. The inertia of the unmade bed, the unrun mile, and the unwritten page slows you down, not just then but for hours to follow.


According to Clear, there’s a trick to leveraging these moments: the Two-Minute Rule. [2] Start so small it’s almost laughable.


Read a single page.

Roll out the yoga mat, but don’t strike the pose.


It's not about the habit itself. It's about becoming the person who shows up for that habit. [3] That’s the beginning of a transformation. When you’ve mastered that — simply starting…


Then, and only then, is it time to think about scaling up.


Footnotes

[1] “Keystone habits” is a big idea from Charles Duhigg’s book, The Power of Habit.

[2] Clear credits David Allen’s Two Minute Rule from Getting Things Done.

[3] Clear also cites BJ Fogg and his Tiny Habits method for shaping his thoughts on habit formation. 

Announcement


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Exciting news about our new arrival - #CANCELAVERAGE: A Practical Guide to Accelerating Higher Team Performance

This isn't just another HPG book release. As this semester wraps up, we're rolling out a manifesto for those who lead, not because they have to but because they can't not. For those who see leadership as a profound duty to better their team, system, and community—this is for you!

This is about upgrading from good to outstanding. It's not light reading; it's a playbook for the committed. It's for those willing to embrace the struggle, who lead with their minds and the grit in their gut.


If your work is more than a job, this book is your nudge. Get ready for the official release and the #CANCELAVERAGE Keynote Tour, which begins in May, 2024.


Note: If you want to secure your preferred early bird Team Keynote date, email us at info@higherperformancegroup.com. There is no obligation. We will hold the date and follow up with you to confirm.

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