Listen to these two tracks of booster content just for ambitious small business leaders.
Track 1: I’d like to share with you the keys to The Self Discipline Challenge that Barbara Oakley describes in her book, Learn Like a Pro: Science-based Tools to Become Better at Anything.
Track 2: I want you to offer you the 5 Paperclip Technique for building a stronger environment to support you as you pursue new skills or adapt to new tools.
Track 1
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A good way to become more disciplined is to take measures that reduce the need for self-discipline in the first place.
Here are 5 tips to implement this insight for ambitious SME leaders:
- Make tough choices easy.
- Change your habits.
- Identify your obstacles in advance.
- Remember to recharge.
- Involve others on your team.
Track 2
Once set up, the 5 paperclip technique has 3 steps:
- Start your day with a pile of 5 paper clips easily within reach on your desk.
- Whenever you notice that you’ve slipped away from your goal of using a new tool or spending time on a particular task, reach over and move a paperclip from the supply pile to the used pile and get back on track right away.
- At the end of the day, record how many paperclips you used to get back on track.
Any of us could help get us further along on our journey until a new tool, procedure, or habit becomes automatic. I hope that this technique proves useful for you or someone on your team.
Any of us could help get us further along on our journey until a new tool, procedure, or habit becomes automatic. I hope that this technique proves useful for you or someone on your team.
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