How to Effortlessly Reinvent Yourself in 2025

Summary

• Visualization alone is ineffective for change; bridging the "intention-intervention gap" is key.
• The intention-intervention gap arises when there's a disconnect between knowing what to do and actually taking action.
• When taking over my sales team, I realized I hadn't communicated clear expectations or connected them to the mission, impacting performance.
• To improve, I clarified intentions and aligned them with specific actions like weekly check-ins, role clarity sessions, and regular recognition.
• As a result, our team improved from a 30% to a 55% close rate by aligning intentions with actions.
• When setting goals, be specific about what you want to achieve—vague directions don't work.
• Create environmental triggers, such as laying out workout clothes the night before, to remind yourself of your intentions.
• Minimize friction by setting up your workout space or using apps that provide routines, making it easier to follow through.
• Enhance friction for unwanted actions, like hiding food delivery apps to eat less junk food.
• Prepare for obstacles with "if-then" plans to maintain consistency even when plans go awry.
• Track progress and celebrate achievements to stay motivated; reward yourself for consistency.
• Use social commitment for accountability, making it more likely you'll achieve goals when committed with others.
• Incentivize achievements with rewards you look forward to, like visiting a pet store if fitness goals are met.

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How To Take Action

I would suggest implementing strategies to bridge the "intention-intervention gap" in your personal or business life. This gap exists when you know what to do but struggle to take action. Start by setting clear intentions; be specific about your goals. Instead of saying, "I want to exercise more," plan specifics like the time, type, and duration of a workout.

A good way of doing this is by creating environmental triggers. For instance, if you intend to work out, lay out your workout clothes the night before. Use your calendar to remind you of tasks, reducing any mental friction. Also, set up your workout space in advance to make starting the exercise a breeze.

Minimize friction by using supportive tools, like apps that guide your workouts. Conversely, boost friction for habits you want to reduce. Hide food delivery apps to eat less junk food or delete them entirely.

Prepare "if-then" plans for obstacles. For example, if you're too tired to hit the gym, opt for a walk instead. Write these plans down so you're ready when challenges arise.

Track your progress and celebrate small wins. This could be marking completed tasks on a calendar or treating yourself for sticking to goals. Lastly, involve others for social commitment. Goals are easier to achieve when you're accountable to someone, like a workout buddy or sharing goals with friends or family. Reward yourself with something you anticipate, as this creates a positive cycle of motivation. For example, after a successful week, treat yourself to something fun or relaxing.

Quotes by Leila Hormozi

"It is not about working harder, it's about working smarter on the right stuff"

– Leila Hormozi

"We can BS ourselves, it's really hard to BS somebody else"

– Leila Hormozi

"Vague directions don't work, we've got to get specific with our intention"

– Leila Hormozi

"I'm not smarter or have more willpower, I just see it and then I go do it"

– Leila Hormozi

"Social commitment makes you four times more likely to follow through"

– Leila Hormozi