The Iterative Path to Success
Ulrike Berzau, MM MHS PT FACHE
?? Healthcare & Business & Career Strategist ?? Adj. Professor @ FDU ?? Founder of Mind Strategies? ?? #1 Bestselling Author
We've all been there: We know what needs to be done, but we don’t do it.
We plan big goals and don’t take steps toward them.
This annoying gap between knowledge and action arises from a lack of motivation, engrained habits or a nagging voice of self-doubt that convinces us of inevitable failure before we even begin:
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“It’s not going to work.”
“I know I won’t follow through.”
“I tried it before, and it didn’t work.”
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Why is it so hard to break ineffective habits and stay inspired to advance in the direction of our goals and dreams?
?Read on to find some answers.
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The Brain's Feedback Center
In her new book, Unstoppable Brain, Dr. Kyra Bobinet explores the habenula, a small but crucial part of the brain involved in processing negative feedback. Dr. Bobinet explains that the habenula plays a significant role in how we experience failure and disappointment.
"The habenula acts as the brain's feedback center," she writes, serving as a failure detector and activating whenever we believe we've failed.
Once activated, the habenula stifles our motivation, effectively shutting down our drive to try again. This can prevent us from pursuing new activities, such as a new exercise regimen, diet, hobby or sports.
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Iteration – the Key to Success!
Dr. Bobinet emphasizes iteration as a powerful tool for achieving success. Iteration involves tweaking, adapting, adjusting and experimenting.
"Iteration is about learning from each attempt and making incremental improvements," she explains.
By adopting an iterative approach, we can continuously advance and heighten our strategies, leading to greater success. This approach shifts the focus from perfect outcomes to ongoing progress. It’s crucial to appreciate our creative efforts and problem-solving skills while adapting and tweaking our actions.
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If you feel stuck and unmotivated, ask yourself:
?? How can I reframe and iterate?
?? What can I do differently?
Small changes add up to significant and lasting results.
When you hit the Know-Do Gap, ask yourself: What can I iterate on?
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Through iteration and understanding the role of the habenula, we can bridge the gap between knowing and doing, ultimately leading to a more successful and fulfilling life.
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10 个月Solid gold wisdom, Ulrike. "Small changes add up to significant and lasting results."! BOOM!
Iterate to innovate and advance. Small steps and changes have a big effect. They add up.