![]() Sure, the Baron’s story defies the laws of physics, but its symbolism is clear: self-motivation is the key to moving forward.Īnd it just so happens that it’s one of the main things I need help with. He grabs his own head ponytail and pulls himself (and his horse) out of the swamp. But instead of panicking, the Baron of Lies comes up with a cunning solution. And the horse starts to sink deeper and deeper by the minute. One of his best-known stories goes like this: One day, he’s riding his horse across the countryside when all of a sudden, he finds himself stuck in a bog. If you’ve never heard of him, he’s the protagonist in an old tale about a military man who’s a master at telling lies. And so to start our common discovery of how to get better at just doing things, I want to start with a Baron Munchhausen story. Because I may not have a masters degree from any university, but I would sure call myself a master procrastinator and an enthusiastic project starter and not-finisher. ![]() Here’s a question for you: How good are you at getting things done? Are you a procrastinator? Or maybe you have trouble seeing projects through – like learning a new language, for example? Or doing your taxes? Since you picked this chapter, I reckon you struggle with it just as much as I do. Anyone seeking clearheadedness in a chaotic world.Those wondering how to persevere in the face of adversity.People who want to be more productive at work or home.Money, Business Culture, Non-fiction, Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Cognition, Productivity, Self-Help, Personal Development, Motivational, Economics, Inspirational Use – and help – those around you to achieve personal and shared goals. ![]() Maintain momentum by monitoring your progress and tackling the “middle problem.” To reach the finish line, set compelling, specific goals – and have fun! What’s in it for me? Unlock the secrets to getting things done. Drawing on anecdotes and research from motivation science, it shows how modifying your circumstances can propel you forward both personally and professionally – even when you feel lost at sea. We are determined and committed to continue this journey of combined learning and action - and hope to inspire others to do the same.Get It Done (2022) turns the spotlight on the person that’s often hardest to influence: you. Topics we continually focus on include economic insecurity, equity, and empowerment. ![]() Raising funds to support and empower local nonprofits Volunteering time, resources, and expertise We look for local resources and organizations who are already doing this important work to elevate and amplify their missions. We choose books that help us understand many of the systemic issues that affect our country and hold back our neighbors from the vision of "liberty and justice for ALL."įor each book we read, we try our best to apply our learnings to our local community in that area. We found ourselves surprised and appalled by how much we didn't know and realized that all of our learning and thinking needed to be accompanied by some actual DOING. We are a group of people (mostly from Lancaster, PA) who found ourselves constantly reading and learning in order to better understand our world and empathize with the people who inhabit it.
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