Hi everyone -
Even though I don't frequent here much anymore - I recently had a discussion with John Maxwell that I felt was worth sharing with you all. I hope the thread provides you with some useful information that not only helps improve you as a magician, cardist etc but also as a person.
Without further delay... The Rule of Five.
Throughout the day I had listened to John talk about many different things which I knew would help me as a leader as well as help my business but when he talked about the rule of five, I was floored and knew that this was something I needed to make a part of my life and routine.
John opened this topic by talking about chopping down a tree. He said that lets say, each morning, you go outside with an axe and take 5 swings at a tree. No less then 5 swings - each day. Once you've decided to do that each day it no longer becomes a matter of whether or not you'll chop down that tree but rather, WHEN that tree will be chopped down. Since you're making dedicated effort to take at least 5 swings a day, you know it's simply a matter of time before that tree falls. Mr. Maxwell has applied the same principle to his life since the age of 17 and it's one of the reasons he has been able to write 54+ books so far in his lifetime.
Mr. Maxwell said that every morning he does 5 things...
1. Reads
2. Files his ideas
3. Ask Questions
4. Thinks
5. Writes
Clearly some of his "things" on the list are up for interpretation on our end but he knows exactly what they mean. John made it clear though that he does these things everyday... it doesn't matter to him whether it's a holiday, vacation, he's sick or anything in between. He always does them and hasn't gone a day without it since the age of 17.
So. Lets say your goal is to become a world renown magician. Make a list of 5 things you can do everyday, to work towards that goal. Things that will not only put you on the right track for your own success but also put you in the right frame of mind. It doesn't matter if those things are simple such as practice 30 minutes a day or something of that nature. What's important is that you're making the effort, preparing yourself, and also developing that discipline.
One other thing I found important that was said... become a life longer learner - John said that it's important to continually challenge yourself and be around people that want to improve or want change. Strive to develop or evolve yourself not only as a magician or cardist but also as a person.
I've placed the rule of five into affect for my own life and it's difficult to make yourself do it everyday - but once you do it enough, it's second nature and you wont go a day without it.
One last thing, before I go... "If the dream is big enough..." A gentlemen I was chatting with told me that if the dream I have or anyone has, is big enough - then the set backs you experience simply don't matter. Fail your way to success, experience the failures, learn from them, and push forward.
Best of luck.
Even though I don't frequent here much anymore - I recently had a discussion with John Maxwell that I felt was worth sharing with you all. I hope the thread provides you with some useful information that not only helps improve you as a magician, cardist etc but also as a person.
Without further delay... The Rule of Five.
Throughout the day I had listened to John talk about many different things which I knew would help me as a leader as well as help my business but when he talked about the rule of five, I was floored and knew that this was something I needed to make a part of my life and routine.
John opened this topic by talking about chopping down a tree. He said that lets say, each morning, you go outside with an axe and take 5 swings at a tree. No less then 5 swings - each day. Once you've decided to do that each day it no longer becomes a matter of whether or not you'll chop down that tree but rather, WHEN that tree will be chopped down. Since you're making dedicated effort to take at least 5 swings a day, you know it's simply a matter of time before that tree falls. Mr. Maxwell has applied the same principle to his life since the age of 17 and it's one of the reasons he has been able to write 54+ books so far in his lifetime.
Mr. Maxwell said that every morning he does 5 things...
1. Reads
2. Files his ideas
3. Ask Questions
4. Thinks
5. Writes
Clearly some of his "things" on the list are up for interpretation on our end but he knows exactly what they mean. John made it clear though that he does these things everyday... it doesn't matter to him whether it's a holiday, vacation, he's sick or anything in between. He always does them and hasn't gone a day without it since the age of 17.
So. Lets say your goal is to become a world renown magician. Make a list of 5 things you can do everyday, to work towards that goal. Things that will not only put you on the right track for your own success but also put you in the right frame of mind. It doesn't matter if those things are simple such as practice 30 minutes a day or something of that nature. What's important is that you're making the effort, preparing yourself, and also developing that discipline.
One other thing I found important that was said... become a life longer learner - John said that it's important to continually challenge yourself and be around people that want to improve or want change. Strive to develop or evolve yourself not only as a magician or cardist but also as a person.
I've placed the rule of five into affect for my own life and it's difficult to make yourself do it everyday - but once you do it enough, it's second nature and you wont go a day without it.
One last thing, before I go... "If the dream is big enough..." A gentlemen I was chatting with told me that if the dream I have or anyone has, is big enough - then the set backs you experience simply don't matter. Fail your way to success, experience the failures, learn from them, and push forward.
Best of luck.
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