Comments on: The Common Trait of Highly Productive People, Companies, and Countries http://www.lifeoptimizer.org/2008/02/14/the-common-trait-of-highly-productive-people-companies-and-countries/ Personal Growth and Effectiveness Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:39:44 +0000 hourly 1 By: melissa eitrem http://www.lifeoptimizer.org/2008/02/14/the-common-trait-of-highly-productive-people-companies-and-countries/comment-page-1/#comment-259958 melissa eitrem Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:00:42 +0000 http://www.lifeoptimizer.org/2008/02/14/the-common-trait-of-highly-productive-people-companies-and-countries/#comment-259958 After reading this article, I can understand why I like my older car and managers tell me I am missing a sense of urgency. In their eyes, I don't look successful driving an older car but my clothes say another thing that I feel good. Naturally, I dont want a new car but never understood my fascination to drive a car 10yrs older than everyone else on the road. I have a built in mechanism to make my daily life a challenge and refuse to allow the comfort zone to kick in on my job which includes knocking doors. Then, when I get home I gotta play mommy and let the comfort zone overwhelm me. Thanks for the article and now i can tell my boss i understand urgency and can use it as a tool, but lay off about pushing me to get a new car. Some women will find the balancing act of a more challenging job in sales vs a secure happy family life is the ultimate challenge. if they are true sales people they will find a way to get out of their comfort zone on a regular basis seeking thrill. But i do not recommend sales and a family at the same time for any woman and emplore recriters to understand this about women. After reading this article, I can understand why I like my older car and managers tell me I am missing a sense of urgency. In their eyes, I don’t look successful driving an older car but my clothes say another thing that I feel good. Naturally, I dont want a new car but never understood my fascination to drive a car 10yrs older than everyone else on the road. I have a built in mechanism to make my daily life a challenge and refuse to allow the comfort zone to kick in on my job which includes knocking doors. Then, when I get home I gotta play mommy and let the comfort zone overwhelm me. Thanks for the article and now i can tell my boss i understand urgency and can use it as a tool, but lay off about pushing me to get a new car. Some women will find the balancing act of a more challenging job in sales vs a secure happy family life is the ultimate challenge. if they are true sales people they will find a way to get out of their comfort zone on a regular basis seeking thrill. But i do not recommend sales and a family at the same time for any woman and emplore recriters to understand this about women.

]]> By: Call to Action http://www.lifeoptimizer.org/2008/02/14/the-common-trait-of-highly-productive-people-companies-and-countries/comment-page-1/#comment-197554 Call to Action Tue, 04 May 2010 06:06:53 +0000 http://www.lifeoptimizer.org/2008/02/14/the-common-trait-of-highly-productive-people-companies-and-countries/#comment-197554 [...] Dangers of Complacency The Common Trait Of Highly Effective People Motivation Keys – The Importance Of Focus Posted in Goals | Tags: Awareness, Living, [...] [...] Dangers of Complacency The Common Trait Of Highly Effective People Motivation Keys – The Importance Of Focus Posted in Goals | Tags: Awareness, Living, [...]

]]> By: Alexandru Trandafir http://www.lifeoptimizer.org/2008/02/14/the-common-trait-of-highly-productive-people-companies-and-countries/comment-page-1/#comment-191106 Alexandru Trandafir Sat, 10 Apr 2010 08:09:02 +0000 http://www.lifeoptimizer.org/2008/02/14/the-common-trait-of-highly-productive-people-companies-and-countries/#comment-191106 I think we are noobies to the sense of urgency, we have to use it and to take it very serious. The things that get me most motivated is to always finding new content about personal improvement. I think the thing we must understand is that we got a coward inside of us, that doesn't like to work hard, and we can trick him to do it, it is our responsibility to act on him as if he were someone else. I know we can do better because there are a lot of people who do it better in less time, the knowledge and the power exists, we are all capable of doing it, we just have to keep the focus on the things we want. If we really focus and we are disciplined and we get good results we will keep on this road. Stay out of comfort zone, let go TV and other entertainment, work on yourself. The satisfaction you'll get from a finished project of yours is much bigger than any comedy that has ever been shown on TV. We must accomplish changes in our life style that will make us stronger and more productive. I'll give an example, a girl of age 17 doesn't like to cook and to clean the house, she hates it, she sees it impossible, but when she turns 25 and she has a baby and gets married, even if she still doesn't like it, in about one year she will be the most responsible mother on earth, taking care of her kid, cooking, cleaning the house, and doing all of that in a very effective way. So there is nothing impossible, we are capable of everything, but we must seek our way to the top with trust in ourselves. We live about 100 years but if we want to be wise now and not when we'll be 90, we have to study more the life itself, be more aware of what is going on and how we can act to change things. I wish you to understand that pain is part of the changing process, you will feel unconfortable but you must keep trusting yourself and go on. We were nowere without sacrifice, and you can turn that sacrifice into fun, yes you can, if you set a goal that you most want, what you really like to do. Best regards, Alexandru. Remember: You can be defeated because you refuse to try. Life is a challenge that you are not allowed to lose. I think we are noobies to the sense of urgency, we have to use it and to take it very serious. The things that get me most motivated is to always finding new content about personal improvement.

I think the thing we must understand is that we got a coward inside of us, that doesn’t like to work hard, and we can trick him to do it, it is our responsibility to act on him as if he were someone else.

I know we can do better because there are a lot of people who do it better in less time, the knowledge and the power exists, we are all capable of doing it, we just have to keep the focus on the things we want.

If we really focus and we are disciplined and we get good results we will keep on this road.

Stay out of comfort zone, let go TV and other entertainment, work on yourself. The satisfaction you’ll get from a finished project of yours is much bigger than any comedy that has ever been shown on TV.

We must accomplish changes in our life style that will make us stronger and more productive. I’ll give an example, a girl of age 17 doesn’t like to cook and to clean the house, she hates it, she sees it impossible, but when she turns 25 and she has a baby and gets married, even if she still doesn’t like it, in about one year she will be the most responsible mother on earth, taking care of her kid, cooking, cleaning the house, and doing all of that in a very effective way. So there is nothing impossible, we are capable of everything, but we must seek our way to the top with trust in ourselves.

We live about 100 years but if we want to be wise now and not when we’ll be 90, we have to study more the life itself, be more aware of what is going on and how we can act to change things.

I wish you to understand that pain is part of the changing process, you will feel unconfortable but you must keep trusting yourself and go on. We were nowere without sacrifice, and you can turn that sacrifice into fun, yes you can, if you set a goal that you most want, what you really like to do.

Best regards,
Alexandru.

Remember:
You can be defeated because you refuse to try.
Life is a challenge that you are not allowed to lose.

]]> By: Creating a sense of urgency « Zy http://www.lifeoptimizer.org/2008/02/14/the-common-trait-of-highly-productive-people-companies-and-countries/comment-page-1/#comment-175063 Creating a sense of urgency « Zy Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:04:35 +0000 http://www.lifeoptimizer.org/2008/02/14/the-common-trait-of-highly-productive-people-companies-and-countries/#comment-175063 [...] just read an article on LifeOptimizer.org: The Common Trait of Highly Productive People, Companies, and Countries. It is about the sense of urgency. I came to realize what I have lost when I read this. I lost the [...] [...] just read an article on LifeOptimizer.org: The Common Trait of Highly Productive People, Companies, and Countries. It is about the sense of urgency. I came to realize what I have lost when I read this. I lost the [...]

]]> By: domforth http://www.lifeoptimizer.org/2008/02/14/the-common-trait-of-highly-productive-people-companies-and-countries/comment-page-1/#comment-174886 domforth Wed, 20 Jan 2010 02:02:15 +0000 http://www.lifeoptimizer.org/2008/02/14/the-common-trait-of-highly-productive-people-companies-and-countries/#comment-174886 Really enjoyed this post! Really enjoyed this post!

]]> By: Tricia http://www.lifeoptimizer.org/2008/02/14/the-common-trait-of-highly-productive-people-companies-and-countries/comment-page-1/#comment-148265 Tricia Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:20:54 +0000 http://www.lifeoptimizer.org/2008/02/14/the-common-trait-of-highly-productive-people-companies-and-countries/#comment-148265 In reply to II and Julia, who don't feel a sense of urgency or dislike the feeling - it sounds like urgency is an unpleasant thing. I understand it feels like a kind of anxiety but if the goal is something you really, really want to achieve, then the whole experience becomes a more exciting, adrenaline-filled thing. And when it's done, as it probably will be due to the urgency, there is a huge sense of fulfillment. So I would say the key is finding the thing that fires your spirit, something you can really put your heart into and then the urgency will be mixed with fun. In reply to II and Julia, who don’t feel a sense of urgency or dislike the feeling – it sounds like urgency is an unpleasant thing. I understand it feels like a kind of anxiety but if the goal is something you really, really want to achieve, then the whole experience becomes a more exciting, adrenaline-filled thing. And when it’s done, as it probably will be due to the urgency, there is a huge sense of fulfillment. So I would say the key is finding the thing that fires your spirit, something you can really put your heart into and then the urgency will be mixed with fun.

]]> By: Shiv http://www.lifeoptimizer.org/2008/02/14/the-common-trait-of-highly-productive-people-companies-and-countries/comment-page-1/#comment-130578 Shiv Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:36:39 +0000 http://www.lifeoptimizer.org/2008/02/14/the-common-trait-of-highly-productive-people-companies-and-countries/#comment-130578 This may help to reduce lazyness but increases pressure on someone. And makes life difficult not enjoyable. And also increases the -ve thinking of mind. This will give success thats true at the same time kills your confidence.. This may help to reduce lazyness but increases pressure on someone. And makes life difficult not enjoyable. And also increases the -ve thinking of mind. This will give success thats true at the same time kills your confidence..

]]> By: Why Projects Fail - Kotter Step 2/8 - Forming A Powerful Guiding Coalition | Blogging Idol http://www.lifeoptimizer.org/2008/02/14/the-common-trait-of-highly-productive-people-companies-and-countries/comment-page-1/#comment-129300 Why Projects Fail - Kotter Step 2/8 - Forming A Powerful Guiding Coalition | Blogging Idol Tue, 31 Mar 2009 03:35:06 +0000 http://www.lifeoptimizer.org/2008/02/14/the-common-trait-of-highly-productive-people-companies-and-countries/#comment-129300 [...] it is what Kotter’s framework for Change Management really does.  Once you’ve set that sense of urgency people tend to work harder than normal, get more done - they find a way! Forming A Powerful [...] [...] it is what Kotter’s framework for Change Management really does.  Once you’ve set that sense of urgency people tend to work harder than normal, get more done – they find a way! Forming A Powerful [...]

]]> By: Julia http://www.lifeoptimizer.org/2008/02/14/the-common-trait-of-highly-productive-people-companies-and-countries/comment-page-1/#comment-123956 Julia Tue, 24 Feb 2009 07:30:03 +0000 http://www.lifeoptimizer.org/2008/02/14/the-common-trait-of-highly-productive-people-companies-and-countries/#comment-123956 I agree with the poster who wrote on 10/30/08 - II. I hardly ever feel that sense of urgency. It would take a life or death emergency for me to feel that way. I'm currently unemployed but when I have had that sense of urgency (having to finish something quickly at work) or back when I was at school when something HAD to be finished, I was so VERY uncomfortable, I wanted NOT to feel that again. Who wants to feel that agitated and anxious - as if the world is coming to an end and you're responsible for doing everything perfectly. My parents have often behave that way and I've done everything to do to avoid feeling that much PAIN. Even though I haven't given up, I can totally relate to street people who have given up. Urgency = anxiety and that seems like a lousy way to live. There must be some other ways to overcome procrastination. I agree with the poster who wrote on 10/30/08 – II.

I hardly ever feel that sense of urgency. It would take a life or death emergency for me to feel that way. I’m currently unemployed but when I have had that sense of urgency (having to finish something quickly at work) or back when I was at school when something HAD to be finished, I was so VERY uncomfortable, I wanted NOT to feel that again. Who wants to feel that agitated and anxious – as if the world is coming to an end and you’re responsible for doing everything perfectly. My parents have often behave that way and I’ve done everything to do to avoid feeling that much PAIN. Even though I haven’t given up, I can totally relate to street people who have given up.

Urgency = anxiety and that seems like a lousy way to live.

There must be some other ways to overcome procrastination.

]]> By: ll http://www.lifeoptimizer.org/2008/02/14/the-common-trait-of-highly-productive-people-companies-and-countries/comment-page-1/#comment-104716 ll Fri, 31 Oct 2008 02:54:20 +0000 http://www.lifeoptimizer.org/2008/02/14/the-common-trait-of-highly-productive-people-companies-and-countries/#comment-104716 This doesn't work. Nothing makes me have a sense of urgency, and I can't create one out of thin air. I am willing to be out on the street or die before I do something I don't feel like doing. I just wanted to say that your article is a simplisitic way of viewing things. This doesn’t work. Nothing makes me have a sense of urgency, and I can’t create one out of thin air. I am willing to be out on the street or die before I do something I don’t feel like doing.

I just wanted to say that your article is a simplisitic way of viewing things.

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