So in the previous post we talked about how having an adventure in a world filled with dragons and treasure was far more fun (and motivating) than setting goals in a world filled with spreadsheets and follow-up calls.
All very wonderful, Iain, but how do I apply this in a way that builds my business?
I had a feeling you’d ask me that. So I’ve made this mind map to guide you through it.
This approach is especially useful if you have a goal you’ve been stalled on for a while.
Why? Because thinking of it in a different way like this will help you slip through mental roadblocks like Speedy Gonzales on a cheese-smuggling run.
When I took someone through this yesterday with a goal she’d been stuck on all week, she got moving again in 9 minutes. 9 MINUTES. Seriously, try it out.
Download the map, print it out, answer the questions, and go forth and conquer. For double points, get someone else to ask you the questions.
Click here to get it as a PDF
If you want the original mindmap file (for which you’ll need XMind, free from www.xmind.net), click here.
Happy dragon taming. Tell me how you get on in the comments !
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I’m a pretty goal orientated type of person, so I quite like setting them and planning them, but this exercise made a big difference getting me over a stumbling block of my own. What was causing my stress turned into excitement as I realised what my quest was. Thanks Iain!
You’re welcome. It’s amazing how changing your frame of reference slightly can help you make fast progress on stuff you’ve been stuck with!
Iain -
I’m giving this a whirly with a twitter “goal” – having a hugely successful Wake for Mozart’s Mama on July 3 2011 -Global- My intention is on a joyous celebratory tone. We just enjoyed my #MozartChat on Twitter Jan 27 his birthday tweetparty – Your process may assist -making the experiment.
Thanks.
Have fun!
Wayne
Glad you found it useful!
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