Would Michael Jordan Stop?
Summary
- Excellence comes from doing the boring, repetitive tasks consistently, like how Michael Jordan practiced basketball.
- If you procrastinate because tasks seem boring, you miss the chance to become excellent.
- Often, the tasks that feel exciting in the moment aren't the ones that will help achieve long-term goals.
- Growth often comes from work that feels mundane but is necessary for success.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest implementing a daily routine focused on the basics. Keep track of small, repetitive tasks that need to be done, even if they seem boring. Just like Michael Jordan practiced shooting hoops daily, make sure these tasks are part of your everyday life.
A good way of doing this is to set a specific time each day dedicated to these tasks. This helps create a habit which can lead to excellence over time. Break down big projects into smaller, manageable steps and tackle them bit by bit, focusing on consistency rather than excitement.
If you find yourself procrastinating because something feels tedious, try to remind yourself of how these tasks fit into your bigger goals. Write down the long-term benefits on a sticky note and keep it visible where you work. This can help shift your mindset from avoiding boring tasks, to seeing them as essential parts of your success journey.
Also, try to mix in a bit of fun while maintaining focus. You can listen to music or set mini-rewards for completing tasks. This makes the mundane work more enjoyable without taking away its importance.
Remember, growth and success often come from doing the things that don’t feel glamorous or exciting. Embrace the routine and view every boring task as a step towards your future goals.
Full Transcript
I think about somebody like Michael Jordan was he like oh you know what I'm just sick of bouncing the ball it's getting kind of boring bouncing the ball every day and like shooting Hoops like can we do something else it's like no that's where Excellence comes from Excellence comes from doing that boring stuff but here's the thing you don't give yourself the opportunity to ever become excellent if you constantly procrastinate because it's too boring for you A lot of the times the work that's really exciting in the moment is not the work that is going to get us to our goals in 10 years it's actually the work that doesn't feel great feels pretty boring feels mundane that's the that actually unlocks growth for us
