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Your Future in 15 Minutes a Day

by fire_fighter
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Has talking about planning ever been useful? Has it moved your life forward?
I think we can agree that's a big "NO".

The excuses:
"I don't have time."
"My job keeps me too busy."
"Hey look, that TV show about that thing is on."

Take fifteen minutes out of the day, every day, to do something that makes you feel like you did "something".

What you should do?
Whether it's making a decision, submitting a payment, reserving an appointment, or researching an option, you have to have made progress that you can build on for your next day. If it helps, focus on a theme per session. like travel, education, fitness, etc. It'll help the time fly by and really make you feel like you didn't waste it.

When you should do it?
What works best for you? Right after work, first thing in the morning, right before bed? Whether it's scheduled or just a matter of finding 15 minutes in a day, it's really up to you. The only thing you can't say is you don't have time for it. It's only 15 minutes!

Where you should do it?
Where do you feel you can focus for 15 minutes? Do it there. You're not limited by location.

Why you should try it?
In 15 minutes you can make decisions that will affect your life and make you feel better doing it. Just the act of taking action in your life can help make you happier about your future and where it's going -- because it's going somewhere.

15 minutes can make you feel better about the next year.
#day #future #minutes
  • Profile picture of the author Justin Says
    I talk about this all the time.

    I usually use "5 minutes a day" but it's the same concept.

    If people would just put a little bit of effort into what they want to achieve, then they will be so much further by just being consistent everyday, even if that only means a few minutes.

    Great post.

    The excuses go on and on and on and they are complete bullcrap. People just don't want to succeed that give excuses. They are afraid of what it'll be like.

    In the end, take "Nikes" word for it and "Just do it!"
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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Ten
    Nice. Yes. Taking even the smallest action is better than taking no action.
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  • Profile picture of the author ktmakwana
    I have been using this concept for a while now and I use the time to write down a to do list for the next day.

    It helps me keep focused.
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  • Profile picture of the author kayshaw
    Hey,
    This is another great post! This is all about setting smaller goals so that we can work up to achieving bigger ones. In Psychology they always recommend giving clients small "homework" assignments that they can easily accomplish to re-instill a sense of confidence. This is a great plan to follow for anyone who has issues staying focused or procrastination too.
    Frith,
    Kayla
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  • Profile picture of the author stranger11
    That's an excellent idea. Basically take some action and don't expect instant results. I think it was Steve Pavlina who said people overestimate what they can achieve in one year but underestimate what they can achieve in five.
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  • Profile picture of the author blackbelt
    Today is gone forever, never to return. What did you do with it? Invest 15 min in yourself. You can do it.
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  • Profile picture of the author DeskCoder
    I have taken it a step further. I write down 3 things I want to get done today (or tomorrow). WHEN I get those 3 things done, I feel like I accomplished something in a day. I try to make the list visible, or I keep thinking about it so that I know if I don't get these done, I will be upset with myself.

    Also, getting those things done make me want to do more. I feel like anything extra I do is icing on the cake, and it makes me more motivated to work.
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  • Profile picture of the author Edwar L
    You're totally right. I changed my mind 2 years ago, and my life changed overnight. I have a DOC file that I complete every single day in 5 minutes. It is just to Make things happen!
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  • Profile picture of the author Daystar11
    This is a great idea. I make my list the night before, keeping it simple, and it works. Next day I just go to it, I don't have time to overthink.
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  • Profile picture of the author valvalentino
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    yes you right, just take one step and the rest will follow
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  • Profile picture of the author automedix1
    awesome outlook! This is so true, just 15 minutes can change your life.
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  • Profile picture of the author shaneharkins
    good share ...with a nice thought
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  • Profile picture of the author mrelk159
    Taking action is better than no action anyday, and it makes you feel better knowing that you are taking your life into your own hands =)
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  • Profile picture of the author Sam Khaled
    yes it's True ... i learned that and i'm taking 3 hours after i wake up to finish what i planned for this day ...... Through commitment and Consistency it will be a habit and become harmony with your life
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  • Profile picture of the author leorocking25
    That's right...it can possible we plan the time schedule of life rightly.thanks for sharing the great thought.
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  • Profile picture of the author Iale
    This fits good with the Ready-Fire-Aim technique. You
    'trap' yourself in a action inducing situation by deciding
    to go for something and declaring it open (probably with
    self imposed consequences) and just go 'do it!'

    After firing, you then adjust your aim to get better results.

    This way, you gain a baseline from the initial fire
    and you work for growth from there.

    15 minutes to decide and get ready...fire...aim!
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  • Profile picture of the author Usmile
    great post, it is indeed important to make a time for yourself a day. It's one way of knowing yourself more.
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  • Profile picture of the author CashGiftingExpert
    Good practical info
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    “The ultimate reason for setting goals is to entice you to become the person it takes to achieve them”― Jim Rohn
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  • Profile picture of the author Rabrown
    "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."
    Lao-tzu, The Way of Lao-tzu. Chinese philosopher

    Your journey to a successful business starts with one action at a time.
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