At the beginning of every year what do most of us do? Set one or two New Years resolutions that we PROMISE we will stick to NO MATTER WHAT! Your going to get into the BEST shape of your life, or earn more money that you ever have before.
How long does that usually last? Within days, weeks, over just over a month we find ourselves in the old habits again of doing the EXACT same things. Sound familiar?
When I first began studying Universal Principles, brain research, and mindset I was extremely intrigued how the majority of people continue to get the same results in their lives.
What we are really understanding is the difference between the conscious mind versus our non-conscious mind.
Here is why New Years Resolutions Do Not Work….
To sum it ALL up in two words, Will Power. This simply does not work. In order to achieve our New Years Resolutions we have to use will power and our conscious effort.
This is why you can have a goal to lose weight, and four days after making that decision your wondering how you ended back on the coach eating cheesy puffs.
Seriously, this is NOT the power center of your brains.
The power center is really the non-conscious mind. That’s the part of our mind that is the “CEO” of our perceptions, behaviors, and habits.
In order for your New Years Resolutions to work, you MUST create a habit that corresponds with those new goals. During this times you still have to use Will Power, but once it is ingrained as a habit, you’re set.
What exactly does the non-conscious mind do?
- Controls 96-98% of our perceptions and behaviors
- Averages 400 billion actions per second
- Sees in patterns and images
- Cannot tell truth from lie
- Cannot tell real from imagined
- Impulses travel at more than 100,000 MPH
Pretty sweet huh? When you learn to FULLY utilize your brain, you’ll have no problem achieving all your New Years Resolutions.
Repetition is the mother of learning. Set your sights on what you want to achieve as your New Years Goals and continue to make them happen for 30 days. It takes about 3-4 weeks for a habit to form.
To Your Continued Success,
PS: If you have or HAD a New Years Resolution, post it up! Looking forward to connect….
February 9th, 2010 at 7:30 am
If you think about your own life, how many times have you tried to lose weight, get in better shape, earn more money, or have healthy relationships?
If you have any thoughts or stories I’d love to hear.
Cheers
–Ryan
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February 9th, 2010 at 9:15 am
Interesting stuff Ryan. I always figured it was because “average” people are the ones always making these resolutions.
“Average” people do “average” things, like make resolutions that they aren’t going to keep.
The vast majority of people never reach their full potential in life anyway right Ryan?
February 10th, 2010 at 5:29 pm
Ryan-
Awesome video bro, this topic has always fascinated me and you’ve included some great FACTS about the way our brains work.
I believe too many people also lack the conviction and BELIEF in themselves, so they settle for much less than they truly desire.
Habit is the key, so make it a daily action or at least an affirmation of your own TRUE value. 1% improvement per day is 365% per year, and I guarantee your friends and family will notice the difference in your attitude and RESULTS when you take action DAILY to achieve your goals.
Nicholas Klein
“The Master of Rapid Residual Recruiting”
http://www.AuthorityNetworker.com
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February 14th, 2010 at 9:10 pm
Hi Ryan,
Thank you for this post, so many people start with good intentions but never seem to make it. If I could give any bit if advice it would be to take little steps often and never forget why you want to achieve your ‘new years resolutions’
I hope you achieve all of yours and more.
Yours in Success
Beth Hewitt
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February 15th, 2010 at 6:08 am
Hey Glenn – yeah for sure, average people. I think we are all amazing, some of us just have a whole lot more “stuff” covering it up. But yeah, most people don’t reach the potential they deserve to live. Great to hear from ya Glenn.
Yo Nicholas – Habit is so the key. Once you reach that 30 day mark we can create some Awesome Habits. For sure, thanks for watching. We’ll see you over on your site…
Hey Beth – thanks so much! It’s great to have you swing by. I’m moving towards many of them right now. Same goes for you, keep on creating awesomeness in your life. Is that word? haha
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February 17th, 2010 at 12:25 am
I’m so glad to meet you out here Ryan, you’re giving real value to the community… oh forget the community… to ME!
… 
. I’m really excited to look over your blog and find out WHAT I can do to make mybrain work FOR me instead of AGAINST me. You’re a true leader, brother, thanks again. PS> LOVIN’ your YouTube Channel.
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February 17th, 2010 at 4:27 pm
Hey David,
haha, thanks. Doing what I love to create some value in your and others lives. All of your habits, perceptions, and behaviors reside in your brain.
That is why some people earn $10,000 a year, while others earn a million.
Thanks, lovin’ your Blog! Keep up the awesome work!
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