Hit the ARROW button above to play the video and discover secrets to breaking through your barriers.
And get a laugh or two
Many times, the difference between success and failure
is just a small tweak here, a small tweak there…
Sometimes, it’s good to get another perspective on
an obstacle, problem or issue.
I don’t know if you’re like me, however I’ve often had
trouble asking for help….and this is one of the biggest
obstacles that holds most people back from success.
One of my mentors years ago taught me that the difference
between a “rut” and a “grave” is just a few feet.
Many people get stuck in a rut doing the same old thing
over and over.
Success goes to those who are flexible and can move quickly
and adjust.
We all have problems…we all have issues.
In fact, the more successful you get, the bigger your problems
will be… the bigger issues you’ll have.
You can tell the size of the person by the obstacles it takes
to knock them off track.
One of the surest ways to get out of “rut” to deal with problems
is to have a ’system’ for handling them.
Years ago, I learned a few techniques that have been immensely
helpful…
First rule that anyone worth their salt will suggest to you
that you MUST put in place is a way to ‘interupt your pattern’.
This can be done in a variety of ways. If you pay close attention
to the video above, you’ll see no less than a half a dozen
ways that Bob Newhart helps break a pattern.
Granted, there may be healthier ways to do it, however I imagine
that you’ll remember the words ‘Stop-It’ for a lifetime…
and even have a way to break or interupt your pattern.
Next, when faced with what you perceive is a HUGE problem
or obstacle, take the time to do a few of the following:
1. Project the problem as of today… and then project you
out 5 years from now having handled the problem with grace
and class. Then imagine how often you’re really thinking
about that problem in 5 years? How big is it really at that
point?
2. Diminish the size of the problem. Imagine your problem.
In fact, magnify it by 10. Imagine the worse possible scenario
that could happen with this problem. Magnifiy the worse that
could happen. How does it look?
Now, simply imagine the problem getting smaller and smaller
and smaller as you have handled it.
Chances are good that this problem that grew to a mountain,
is now the size of a sesame seed.
You have the power to decide…
The power to decide how big or how small a problem is.
Done correctly with the simple instructions above, you now
possess one of the greatest gifts of all…
The ability to be a professional problem solver!
Start today…
And as Bob Newhart reveals… simply ‘STOP IT’,
interupt the pattern and
then focus on what you do want versus what you don’t.
Until next time…
Prosperity and Success,
Dan
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26. June 2009 at 12:53 am
Oh Dan,
That’s a hoot….
) “STOP IT!”
I love reading, listening and viewing good content and especially good viewing content that brings out a few laughs and that you did….
I wish you the best for today, tomorrow, forever and a day and look forward to your next posting….
God Bless,
Philip J. Mutrie
26. June 2009 at 7:33 am
I’ve always loved Bob Newhart – and you are right – I will never forget just STOP IT! LOL and it might be the trick I need. Your guidance following the video is exactly the re-enforcement that makes it clear it’s a matter of choice.
Thanks
Billie
4. July 2009 at 4:00 am
Hi Dan,
Thanks for that. It gave me a chuckle, but it is interesting how many people miss the simplicity of problem solving. I like your approach to minimizing the size of the problem. I often ask, “What is the worst that can happen?” usually revealing that the problem is not as cumbersome as one might think. Then finding the solution becomes much more manageable.
Brian K, Best_Path
8. July 2009 at 2:26 am
Hey Dan,
What a great skit.
As a psychotherapist, such things are fabulous tools to use in a therapy session. Most clients never make it past the first session, some do not make it past setting the appointment. I assume that coincides with Ben Sweetland’s 95% rule.
Jay Abraham says that change is not sufficient, we must set ourselves on “changes”. My therapy guru William Glasser teaches us to lead people to remember that it is not enough to “stop-it”, we must make a plan to DO something different in its place. To stop fear one must replace it with faith… that becomes courage, and that leads to overcoming.
Keep up the great mentoring, we need what you are doing.
Mike Webber
18. September 2009 at 12:12 am
Oh my goodness….I love this so much. I think I have watched it like 8 times already! It’s Hilarious!
Thank you Dan!
Breanna-ACV