For most of us, these five seconds are not conscious, and that’s precisely the problem
What’s the first thing that goes through your mind when your alarm goes off in the morning? Hitting the snooze button?
What does the voice in your head say when you have to submit that e-mail, make that difficult call, or do unavoidable work you keep
pushing off?
For many years, it was a struggle for me to get up when my alarm went off. It was just so nice to stay in bed. Well, the same is true of your comfort zone. It’s comfortable to be there. Why push yourself out of it? Even if you’re a passionate, driven entrepreneur, there’s often an inclination to stay where you are.
I used to have difficulty making decisions and taking action. I would think too much and wonder “what if?” for even inconsequential decisions, like whether to order sushi or meat at a restaurant. When faced with choices, many people freeze, flee, or choose indecision — also known as “paralysis by analysis.”
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