Went to South by South West. SXSW made me realize that almost everything we know about goal setting and communication is wrong. Big time. Meeting people face to face rocks my world. On the Internet, this skill is about as useful as a chocolate kettle. So, when Internet folks get together in the real world, I finally got to use it. Surely not! What about sharing goals to create expectations, social pressure and accountability? This creates motivational leverage right? Sort of. Such conversations can light your fire, inspiring you with new nuances for your vision.
You peak. Then, you sit back practically panting. You light a cigarette. You bask in the afterglow and consider a nap. When you share you big vision conversationally, something interesting is happening in your mind.
In the theatre of your mind, you can see, hear and even feel success as your idea comes to fruition. It thinks the topic of your conversation is real and rewards your brain chemistry accordingly. Want evidence that your unconscious thinks internal reality is as real as external? Try this quick mental exercise:.
Think of a fresh lemon. Conjure up an image of it in your mind. Notice the shiny, dimpled skin and imagine a sharp knife slicing deftly through the center of it. Smell the scent of the peel, releasing its aromatic oil into the air. You saliva glands like endorphins and most body functions are entirely regulated by your unconscious mind. When the emotional high of sharing your plan inevitably fades, you start seeking that positive feeling again.
Which is easier? Actually executing⦠Or just finding someone new to talk to? South by South West exposed me to huge numbers of eager entrepreneurs, busy hustling, talking about their huge plans.
