116: Commitment Not Motivation

https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts125/v4/ab/00/b4/ab00b45f-fa75-825d-e831-4b70e3a1df34/mza_13753272470517166342.jpg/600x600bb.jpg

The John Poelstra Show

John Poelstra

133 episodes

3 months ago

I believe we are each the sole owner of our lives. Are you a true “owner” or an “employee” of your life?

All too often it’s easy to play small and think there’s nothing better. This mindset encourages us to find creative ways to cope and tolerate our circumstances instead of actively looking for ways to find all that is possible, often beyond our wildest dreams.

I believe there’s a better way to live, one where you lead and act as the driver of your life instead of being its passenger. In that spirit, this show covers a variety of topics around the themes of personal ownership, effective personal leadership, productivity, co-active coaching, and being a better human.

Along the way I'll share the things I'm learning myself and through other people as guests.

All content for The John Poelstra Show is the property of John Poelstra and is served directly from their servers with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.

116: Commitment Not Motivation

The John Poelstra Show

23 minutes 38 seconds

3 years ago

116: Commitment Not Motivation

When I’m looking to move something forward I’ve found better results by getting clear about what I’m committed to rather than searching for motivation.
Highlights

* Where does motivation come from and where do you get it?
* Motivation is illusive and there is a better way
* What if you aren’t motivated and that isn’t a problem?
* Motivation as a by-product of commitment
* Partial commitment is no commitment
* What are you committed to in your life?

* How much time and attention do you give them?
* What would your life look like if you were committed?

* If you were committed what would you do?
* Straight-Line Leadership: Tools for Living with Velocity and Power in Turbulent Times by Dusan Djukich
* Time Warrior: How to defeat procrastination, people-pleasing, self-doubt, over-commitment, broken promises and chaos by Steve Chandler
* A commitment is something that you absolutely will do or have done–otherwise it is an intention.
* How to Get Clients: New Pathways to Coaching Prosperity by Steve Chandler
* Daily commitments of time and things that I have absolute control
* What are you creating with your commitments or lack thereof?
* No judgement around what you are or are not committed to
* Mark Lauren workout programs
* Clarity of your desire is stronger than any technique or program

Credits

* Original photo source