Improve my life. The idea of improvement of getting better is not inherent in all of us. We do what we need to do and not much more. The caveman Grock needed a better smashing rock so what he did was he fashioned a new tool, enter the rock on a stick. The rock on a stick had an advantage and it was an immediate advantage.
Humans don’t often seek improvement when the goal is not clear. Oh, the improvement has potential but the payoff is not immediate, “So yeah let’s push that off.” For those on the cusp of a striking out on a new path of self-improvement, I have a recommendation.
Choose One Thing to Improve Your Life
Choose one thing, and here’s the secret make it small. How small? Here’s an example of how small I made one small improvement. I have a friend that must explain something three times. The story must be told three times not once, not twice, but three times. When I listened to it once I get it, I got the story. I get the explanation but two more versions are coming when regardless of my response. My small improvement was to nod between one and two and between two and three. Once that system is completed, we can discuss it.
A Small Change in Your Life
The smallest of changes, I am wiggling my head. It makes them feel good because they get me in their process, a process that must happen. A small choice on my part with a large improvement.
You want improvement choose one small almost invisible act and do it. The game is how small, how little, how singular can you make your act, and still get the results in the direction you desire?
The goal plus the smallest act should equal the desired result. Remember the game about this way of self-improvement in life is built around the smallest act.
Grok added one stick, I removed words. These are the smallest of changes, yet yield results on the way to the goal, and an improved life via the small change.
If you are perplexed as to what you might choose to improve your life, here is a list of 60 small ways: 60 Small Ways to Improve Your Life.
Another podcast you may find helpful on: Cultivating a Life
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KRIS WILDER
Kris Wilder is a martial artist based in Seattle Washington. He has authored many martial art books, including the classic, The Way of Kata. Making no apologies for his obsession of Football he can be found telling any who will listen about the nuances of the Canadian Football League.
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