The Frustratingly Slow Pace of Making Changes

Want quick results? Be prepared for failure.
Real change takes time.
So enjoy the ride.
Steve

How do we make long-term changes? How can you stick to writing or meditating or exercising for months on end, for years, to see the amazing results you’d really like to see?

• Give up on the results. Instead focus on the step in front of you.

• Give up on the fantasy. Instead be curious about what it’s really like when you try it.

• Don’t be motivated by achieving the ideal. Be motivated by compassion for yourself and helping others.

• Don’t be caught up in quick results. Savor the slow change.

• Forget about the happiness of the outcome. Instead find happiness in the learning.

• Don’t worry about perfect execution. The entire point is to learn about yourself.

And you will learn about yourself. You will have slow change. You will help yourself and others through this change. The Frustratingly Slow Pace of Making Changes : zen habits