Morning Motivator - Don't Freak Out!

"Know that I know I am schedule, I can get back to focusing."
- Anonymous writer of the Morning Motivator (wink, wink)

An INTERESTING psychological reaction occurs when people being to feel pressure to achieve. Most
notably, realized in my observations, is the inability for people to effectively prioritize upon the insertion
of high volumes of pressure. From deadlines to finances, if you add pressure that shortens a timeline by
2 days or finances by 20%, you find "THE MELTDOWN."

I would say that I am most interested in this reaction, due to the fact, that under duduress an individual
best ACHIEVES by INCREASING focus on the few most effective tasks and their successful execution,
rather than worry about the new pressures.

Why is it, as humans, we consistently lose focus when we need it most? Is it "Fight or Flight" kicking in?
Is it just that we fixate on relieving the pain (although focusing would best do that)?

2 Degree Success Step:
When the S#&@ hits the fan... It is game time! You can become Michael Jordan or LeBron James... Your
choice.

Taking control (leadership) and executing effectively (focus) is what is REQUIRED in order to come
through in "crunch time." The are some simple steps for ENSURING that you deliver as you expect
yourself to:
1. Take a deep breath and relax... It is not as big of a deal as you are making it.
2. Quickly prioritize. What are your top 2 goals?
3. Execute immediately. Don't hesitate - JUST GO!
4. Don't waver. You have 2 goals, no more, no less... Nothing else matters!
5. Ask for help. If you need it, swallow your pride and get it done.
6. Take a deep breath and relax... It is not as big of a deal as you are making it.

Nothing, repeat NOTHING, ever occurs on YOUR time schedule. Understand that and prepare
accordingly. When things go south, start at 1 and GET IT DONE!!

Cheers,
Zach

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