Absolutely, but as per the Simon Sinek philosophy, with a good why, you will find the how and the sticking power to keep at it. I was telling my daughter the other day that I gave up smoking after 13 years, because she was born and I didn't want to impact on her health with second hand smoke. Before that I had often committed to giving up smoking, which I enjoyed. I tried Nicorette, and reduction strategies and failed, buying cigarettes and smoking them with an automation where I hadn't even remembered lighting up. When I had a reason, I came up with a plan, and it worked.
Thanks, Vanessa. My point was that previously I knew how, but I didn't have a reason strong enough to make me go through the steps. I've been slack the last few months with guitar practice. In the past when I was gigging, I had to practice because I had to come up with new material, so I practiced, learned and wrote new songs to ensure that I had set lists that meant that my audience wouldn't hear the same songs over again. I'm going to have to do the same thing again. Make some plans for gigs and then I will have to set up a regime, because I want to keep it interesting. I don't want to play unless I am entertaining. Set a date, and then I have no choice but to set up a regime, with tasks and goals. SMART.
Smart! I love how you've zeroed in on the scaffolding aspect. It gets us away from the abstract and right into details.
Thank you! I do love a good construction analogy 🤣
It's the why in the end isn't it?
I think why is important, but without how you'll never reach the goal
Absolutely, but as per the Simon Sinek philosophy, with a good why, you will find the how and the sticking power to keep at it. I was telling my daughter the other day that I gave up smoking after 13 years, because she was born and I didn't want to impact on her health with second hand smoke. Before that I had often committed to giving up smoking, which I enjoyed. I tried Nicorette, and reduction strategies and failed, buying cigarettes and smoking them with an automation where I hadn't even remembered lighting up. When I had a reason, I came up with a plan, and it worked.
Congrats on quitting smoking! What a great achievement!!
Thanks, Vanessa. My point was that previously I knew how, but I didn't have a reason strong enough to make me go through the steps. I've been slack the last few months with guitar practice. In the past when I was gigging, I had to practice because I had to come up with new material, so I practiced, learned and wrote new songs to ensure that I had set lists that meant that my audience wouldn't hear the same songs over again. I'm going to have to do the same thing again. Make some plans for gigs and then I will have to set up a regime, because I want to keep it interesting. I don't want to play unless I am entertaining. Set a date, and then I have no choice but to set up a regime, with tasks and goals. SMART.