Plant the seeds.
There are a wide variety of seeds to plant and different types of soil to plant them in. There are many environments and climates that will affect how the seeds in the soil will grow and develop over time. There are seasons to sow and seasons to harvest. There is maintenance to be done and some luck needed to close the gap between the beginning and the end of the process, with decisions to make along the way. Each moment presents us with choices that will determine the next course of events. Regardless of what happened beforehand, the next move can propel things forward in a new direction.
We can plant seeds on a daily basis by increasing or decreasing different inputs and outputs, improving skills, meeting people and using resources among other things. Each person will have a different idea of what constitutes a great life based on the knowledge and information at their disposal paired with their environment and experiences. Certain preferences and current levels of health, wealth and influence can dictate things like mobility, freedom and range of available choices for different lifestyles.
A key factor is understanding where we currently are and having an idea of where we’d like to be. This can help get the engine running if there’s no clear starting point. Figure out what needs to be done and get the first few steps in motion. Once those initial seeds are planted, the wheels start spinning and results begin to roll in. Momentum builds the foundations for effective systems through constant feedback from reality. Develop a blueprint and take action.
Stack the odds.
Different skills come together over time to improve overall performance. Getting good at something requires a combination of talent, interest, discipline and repetition that can be redirected toward other areas and amplified in everything that we do. Choosing to use the time and energy that’s been give to pursue excellence in a certain subject will bleed into every other area.
Body, mind and spirit are intertwined in a way where life becomes much more synchronized when beliefs, thoughts and actions align with one another. We act based on the thoughts we have about our strongest held beliefs. Combine this with the grand scale of pressure and influence that surrounds us within the relative environment we find ourselves in. Taking into account perceptions, capabilities and desires. The times we’re living in offer more stimulus than ever to tune into at any given moment. The ability to zone in on a few key areas that will propel us forward becomes harder and harder with each passing day and novel innovation that hits the market. Focus on what truly matters and tune out the noise.
Moving the needle forward can be a combination of hitting the right levers and avoiding the traps. The extreme sides create a balance in the system and provide more energy that we can expend on the mission. There are infinite lengths that can be traveled on either end of the spectrum while reality continues to unfold in real time. The possibilities seem limitless but being too scattered can throw things off course. Dial in, build more momentum and let the chips fall where they may.
Refine the systems.
The process is never ending. Each win or loss presents another opportunity to make another choice. Even with the ideal blueprint, chaos always enters the arena at some point and we have to constantly adapt to the circumstances in front of us. Things will get shaken up and we’ll have to pick up the pieces and finish the job so we can live to fight another day.
One key element to remember about life is that there is feedback and opportunity in each rep. Each interaction, workout, call, post, deal and decision will accumulate. Increase the volume while improving the quality and continue until you develop a blueprint that works for your situation. Figure out how you’d like to live out each day and start to do the things that will make that lifestyle a reality until you’re competent enough to turn it up a notch and build off of those foundations. It’s a continuous process to produce consistently that is aided by being sharp and driven by something beyond ourselves. It’s never linear. Meeting the right person or posting the right content can lead to being catapulted forward multiple levels on a whim and vice versa.
It’s impossible to account for every triumph and tragedy ahead of time. Look instead to get started now with the knowledge and resources at your disposal. Have an idea of what needs to be done to move things in the right direction while being able to adapt to any circumstances that may arise on the path. The wisdom is found in the daily experiences we encounter over time. Countless unexpected lessons and detours that turn out to be the answers and destinations we’d been looking for all along.
Keep it moving.