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An Eye On The Alter Ego

31/1/2020

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I sat with a young optometrist who sees 20 clients a day, five days a week and has been doing it for seven years. Although not a huge sample, I asked him whether he sees any trends, and he said he was fascinated by the number of young customers asking for non-prescriptive glasses. This was something we explored on The Mojo Radio Show with guest Todd Herman, author of "The Alter Ego Effect." People will get non-prescriptive glasses and wear them in order to overcome perceived barriers. It is said Martin Luther King did exactly that. He wore glasses because he was scared that at his age, he wouldn't be taken seriously. The glasses made him look older and wiser. Todd Herman himself a created a fictitious character he called Richard who he stepped into when he put on his glasses. He believed Richard could get more respect from his clients for his knowledge. Indeed, the alter ego is a powerful tool. Listen to EP 266: How to Use the Power of Secret Identities to Transform our Lives - Todd Herman. © GB
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Will It Move Your 2020 Dreams Forward?

22/1/2020

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Research tells us that 80% of New Year's resolutions will have gone by the wayside by February 1st. The victorious British Rowing Team are famous for their mantra, "will it make the boat go faster?" They constantly find the one percent improvements that when compounded make the biggest difference. They get rid of the things that distract them and holt them from progress. They are one of the most successful rowing teams in Olympic history. We could do the same, but it is the uncommon person who day in and day out finds the 1% improvement and executes. With all the podcasts we listen to, blogs we read, books we start, conversations we have, do the things that can give you the 1% edge over your competitor. © GB
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Write For Yourself

15/1/2020

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Cyril Connolly, an English literary critic and writer, said, "Better to write for yourself and have no public than to write for the public and have no self." Many of us write, post and record to impress others. We miss the opportunity for true self-awareness and live in a state of wanting to impress those around us. We crave comments, likes, and acknowledgement from others. Your true creative spirit is unlocked when you write for yourself, with no expectation that others will read it or pass judgement. It's another one of the many powerful reasons to journal. Mr Connolly had it right, "Better to write for yourself and have no public than to write to the public and have no self." Write for yourself and express your true ideas, feelings, emotions and imaginative ponderings. © GB
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What's Your Follow-up?

8/1/2020

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We sat enjoying coffee, two mates catching up. My mate would ask me a question and immediately start looking around the restaurant. I knew he was not listening to anything I was saying. It's so easy to give people your sincere attention. Sadly, it's something most people crave, but do not get. Here was someone sitting in front of me who was totally disengaged, but would walk away saying it was nice to catch up. Your children, teammates, work colleagues, and friends are craving a good wholesome conversation. Listening for and preparing a follow-up question is a good way to acknowledge what is being said. It acts as a lever to your curiosity so you can discover more about the person you are with. If you are really listening to the other person, look for something you are curious about in their answer and use that to create your follow-up question. It's common just to sit and exchange statements, not listening or paying attention. It's uncommon to follow up. Be uncommon with friends, workmates and family. If the other person is finished with their coffee and you're only one mouthful in, it's probably a good indication that you haven't asked enough follow-up questions. © GB
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