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Building Your Escalator to Success · Deep Thoughts

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Speaker 1: Welcome back, everybody to another deep dive. I am so
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Speaker 1: excited for this one. We're gonna be looking at systems
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Speaker 1: versus goals.
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Speaker 2: Yeah, I think this is a topic that really resonates
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Speaker 2: with a lot of people, especially this time of year.
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Speaker 2: You know, we're all about setting those New Year's resolutions,
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Speaker 2: but how often do those.
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Speaker 1: Actually stick exactly? Like, you're all gung ho in January,
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Speaker 1: maybe even February, and then by March it's like pft, Yeah,
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Speaker 1: what was I even thinking?
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Speaker 2: Right, It's almost like we're setting ourselves up for failure
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Speaker 2: by focusing so much on the end goal, that finish line. Instead,
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Speaker 2: what if we shift at our perspective and focused on
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Speaker 2: the journey itself, the systems that can actually get us there.
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Speaker 1: The material we're diving into today uses this really cool
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Speaker 1: analogy to illustrate this shift. It's the escalator versus the staircase.
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Speaker 2: Ah yeah, I love this one. It's so visual. So
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Speaker 2: imagine you're at the bottom looking up at these two
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Speaker 2: ways to reach the top. You got the staircase right,
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Speaker 2: with its individual steps, each one a clear marker progress,
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Speaker 2: but it requires constant effort energy every single step, and
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Speaker 2: it's like life.
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Speaker 1: It rarely gives you a perfectly smooth climb up those stairs.
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Speaker 1: You know there are always going to be obstacles, moments
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Speaker 1: where you trip or get tired, distractions that throw you
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Speaker 1: off course exactly.
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Speaker 2: And when that happens, you miss a step, maybe you
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Speaker 2: even fall back a few. It's easy to feel like
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Speaker 2: you failed. The whole climb starts to fuel daunting, you
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Speaker 2: lose motivation.
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Speaker 1: Okay, so that's the staircase. Now what about the escalator.
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Speaker 2: The escalator is a totally different story. Think about it.
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Speaker 2: You put in the effort to build it, to get
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Speaker 2: it moving, but once it's running, it effortlessly carries you upward,
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Speaker 2: no matter what little setbacks you might encounter.
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Speaker 1: So that's the power of a system. It's consistent progress,
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Speaker 1: regardless of those minor bumps in the road.
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Speaker 2: Right, It's like you've set up this automatic system that
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Speaker 2: works for you even when you're not actively focused on it.
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Speaker 1: Okay, I'm getting this analogy, But let's get a little
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Speaker 1: more concrete. What do we actually mean when we talk
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Speaker 1: about system versus goal?
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Speaker 2: Sure, so let's say your goal is to write a novel.
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Speaker 2: Ambitious goal it is, and it can feel really overwhelming
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Speaker 2: just thinking about that huge task of finishing an entire
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Speaker 2: right where do you even begin exactly? But what if
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Speaker 2: instead of obsessing over that end product, you focused on
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Speaker 2: the process of becoming a writer. That's where the system
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Speaker 2: comes in.
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Speaker 1: Okay, I'm listening.
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Speaker 2: So your system might involve things like setting aside a
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Speaker 2: specific time each day for writing, even if it's just
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Speaker 2: for fifteen minutes. It could mean joining a writing group
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Speaker 2: for feedback and support, creating a dedicated space where you
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Speaker 2: can focus without distractions.
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Speaker 1: So it's like breaking down that big, hairy, audacious goal
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Speaker 1: of writing a novel into smaller, manageable actions that you
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Speaker 1: do consistently.
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Speaker 2: Exactly. It's about establishing those habits as routines that ultimately
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Speaker 2: form the backbone of your writing practice.
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Speaker 1: It's not about forcing yourself to churn out pages upon pages.
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Speaker 1: It's about showing up consistently, nurturing that identity of a writer.
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Speaker 2: You become someone who writes rather than someone who is
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Speaker 2: trying to write a novel, and that subtle shift can
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Speaker 2: make all the difference.
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Speaker 1: This reminds me of a quote I came across recently.
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Speaker 1: It said, you do not rise to the level of
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Speaker 1: your goals. You fall to the level of your system.
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Speaker 2: Ooh, that's a good one. It really highlights how crucial
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Speaker 2: it is to build that solid foundation, those systems that
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Speaker 2: support you no matter what you're trying to achieve.
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Speaker 1: Exactly because without that foundation, without those systems in place,
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Speaker 1: it's so easy to get derailed by those inevitable setbacks
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Speaker 1: and challenges that life throws our way.
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Speaker 2: It's like trying to build a house on sand. It
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Speaker 2: might look good at first, but the first strong wind
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Speaker 2: comes along and the whole thing crumbles. So we got
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Speaker 2: to focus on building those strong foundations, those systems, those
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Speaker 2: escalators that can help us weather any storm.
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Speaker 1: I'm totally on board with this escalator idea, but let's
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Speaker 1: unpack why systems are so effective beyond just that visual
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Speaker 1: of the smooth ride up.
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Speaker 2: Well, one of the key advantages that really stands out
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Speaker 2: is resilience. Systems are designed to accommodate those setbacks, those
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Speaker 2: inevitable bumps in the road that can totally derail us
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Speaker 2: when we're solely focused on goals.
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Speaker 1: Okay, so let's say my goal is to lose weight,
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Speaker 1: but then I miss a couple of workouts or I
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Speaker 1: have a not so healthy meal. It's so easy to
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Speaker 1: feel like a failure just give up altogether.
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Speaker 2: Right right, It's like you've fallen off the wagon and
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Speaker 2: you can't seem to climb back on. But with a system,
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Speaker 2: those slip ups are just part of the process. You
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Speaker 2: have a framework to get back on track without spiraling
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Speaker 2: into self criticism and guilt.
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Speaker 1: So instead of viewing those slip ups as failures, you
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Speaker 1: see them as learning experiences exactly.
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Speaker 2: It's about progress, not perfection. It's about understanding that you're human.
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Speaker 2: You're gonna make mistakes, but the important thing is to
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Speaker 2: have that system in place to help you get back
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Speaker 2: on track.
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Speaker 1: I love that. Yeah, And I think this ties into
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Speaker 1: another really crucial aspect of systems. They encourage a shift
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Speaker 1: in identity.
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Speaker 2: Ah, yes, this is huge. Instead of striving to achieve
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Speaker 2: a specific outcome, you start to embody the identity associated
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Speaker 2: with that outcome. So instead of aiming to run a marathon,
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Speaker 2: you see yourself as a runner. Instead of trying to
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Speaker 2: write a novel, you become a writer.
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Speaker 1: So it's less about checking off a box and more
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Speaker 1: about integrating those actions into your sense of self. You're
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Speaker 1: not just doing something, you're being someone.
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Speaker 2: Exactly, and that shift can be incredibly powerful in fuel
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Speaker 2: motivation and commitment, because it's no longer about achieving a goal,
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Speaker 2: it's about becoming the kind of person who does those
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Speaker 2: things naturally.
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Speaker 1: And this leads to another key advantage of systems, the
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Speaker 1: power of compound growth.
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Speaker 2: Ah, Yes, the magic of compounding. We often underestimate the
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Speaker 2: remarkable impact of small, consistent actions accumulated over time. It's
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Speaker 2: easy to get caught up and seeking those instant results,
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Speaker 2: but systems teach us the value of patience and the
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Speaker 2: power of consistency.
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Speaker 1: It's like planting a seed. You don't see the growth
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Speaker 1: happening beneath the surface, but with consistent watering and care,
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Speaker 1: it eventually blossoms into something remarkable.
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Speaker 2: That's a perfect analogy. The same principle applies to building skills,
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Speaker 2: nurturing relationships, advancing your career. Those small, consistent efforts, when
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Speaker 2: sustained over time, can yield extraordinary results. It's about trusting
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Speaker 2: the process and allowing those seemingly insignificant actions to compound
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Speaker 2: into something truly remarkable.
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Speaker 1: This makes me think about another benefit of systems. They
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Speaker 1: tend to make the journey more enjoyable.
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Speaker 2: Absolutely, instead of fixating on the pressure of the end goal.
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Speaker 2: You start to find satisfaction in the process itself. You're
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Speaker 2: not just grinding it out, you're actually enjoying the ride.
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Speaker 1: So instead of dreading those daily workouts, you start to
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Speaker 1: realish the feeling of getting stronger, the endorphin rush after
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Speaker 1: a good session. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by that blank page,
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Speaker 1: you savor the creative flow of writing, even if it's
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Speaker 1: just for a short period each day.
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Speaker 2: Exactly, the focus shifts from enduring the journey to savoring it,
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Speaker 2: and that makes the whole process so much more sustainable
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Speaker 2: in the long run.
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Speaker 1: You're not white knuckling your way to the finish line.
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Speaker 1: You're actually enjoying the process of getting there. And that's
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Speaker 1: where things get really interesting. This concept of systems, it
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Speaker 1: extends far beyond just personal goals like fitness or writing.
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Speaker 1: It can be applied to virtually any area of your life.
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Speaker 2: The possibilities are truly boundless. Think about your career. Instead
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Speaker 2: of fixating on that coveted promotion, imagine building a system
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Speaker 2: of continuous learning, networking, still development. You're not just chasing
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Speaker 2: a specific outcome, You're creating a foundation for broader career growth.
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Speaker 1: It's like you're building your own internal system for success.
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Speaker 1: You're not waiting for opportunities to come to you, you're
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Speaker 1: proactively creating them exactly.
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Speaker 2: And the same principle applies to relationships. Instead of setting
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Speaker 2: a vague goal like spend more time with loved ones,
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Speaker 2: imagine designing a system of regular check ins, shared activities,
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Speaker 2: dedicated time for meaningful conversations.
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Speaker 1: So you're shifting the focus from the quantity of time
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Speaker 1: to the quality of those interactions.
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Speaker 2: Right. You're nurturing those connections consistently, ensuring that those relationships
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Speaker 2: flourish over time.
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Speaker 1: You're not just hoping for strong relationships, you're actively cultivating
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Speaker 1: them through consistent actions and meaningful interactions.
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Speaker 2: And this brings us to another fascinating application, creativity. We
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Speaker 2: often perceive creativity as this elusive force that strikes when
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Speaker 2: it pleases, But what if we approached it through a system.
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Speaker 1: I love that. So instead of waiting for inspiration to hit,
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Speaker 1: you're creating the conditions for it to emerge exactly.
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Speaker 2: Whether it's writing, painting, playing music, or any other creative pursuit.
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Speaker 2: Dedicate a set amount of time each day to simply
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Speaker 2: engage in the process, even if you don't feel particularly
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Speaker 2: inspired to show up and do the work.
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Speaker 1: So you're building that consistency, that routine that allows creativity
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Speaker 1: to flow more freely.
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Speaker 2: Right, even if you only manage to write a few
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Speaker 2: sentences or sketch a rough outline, that consistent practice can
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Speaker 2: lead to surprising breakthroughs and eventually to those larger creative
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Speaker 2: projects you've always envisioned.
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Speaker 1: What's fascinating here is that this system based thinking, it
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Speaker 1: transcends individual goals and aspirations. It's a powerful framework for
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Speaker 1: creating sustainable growth and achieving long term success in any
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Speaker 1: area of life.
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Speaker 2: It's about shifting from chasing those fleeting milestones to building
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Speaker 2: a framework that consistently propels you forward.
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Speaker 1: It's about recognizing that the real power lies not in
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Speaker 1: reaching the top of the staircase, but in creating an
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Speaker 1: escalator that effortlessly and consistently carries you upward towards a
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Speaker 1: future filled with possibilities.
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Speaker 2: And that brings us to a crucial question. This escalator approach.
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Speaker 2: It requires a different mindset, doesn't.
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Speaker 1: It It certainly does. We're so conditioned to seek those
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Speaker 1: quick wins, those visible markers of progress that the staircase represents.
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Speaker 1: But building a robust system. It requires patients, a willingness
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Speaker 1: to delay gratification, and the understanding that results might not
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Speaker 1: be immediately apparent.
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Speaker 2: It's about recognizing that the journey matters just as much
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Speaker 2: as the destination, if not more. It's about embracing the process,
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Speaker 2: knowing that there will be setbacks along the way, and
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Speaker 2: understanding that those setbacks are not failures, but opportunities to
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Speaker 2: learn and refine your system.
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Speaker 1: It's so tempting to get caught up in that staircase mentality,
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Speaker 1: looking for those quick winds and feeling deflated when we
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Speaker 1: stumble yeah, But the escalator reminds us that consistent progress.
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Speaker 2: Is key, and that progress might not always be linear.
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Speaker 2: There will be plateaus, there will be moments when it
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Speaker 2: feels like you're not moving forward at all, but those
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Speaker 2: are simply part of the process.
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Speaker 1: It's about trusting that the system is working even when
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Speaker 1: you can't see the immediate results. It's about believing that
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Speaker 1: those small, consistent actions are quietly compounding in the background,
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Speaker 1: laying the foundation for something truly remarkable. But how do
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Speaker 1: we cultivate that mindset? How do we shift from that
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Speaker 1: desire for instant gratification to the patients and discipline required
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Speaker 1: to build and maintain a system, especially when we're surrounded
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Speaker 1: by messages screaming for instant results.
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Speaker 2: Well, I think it starts with recognizing that progress isn't
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Speaker 2: always linear and embracing the fact that there will be
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Speaker 2: setbacks along the way. It's about reframing those setbacks as
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Speaker 2: valuable data points, opportunities to learn and refine your system.
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Speaker 1: It's about understanding that each obstacle you overcome makes your
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Speaker 1: escalator even stronger and more resilient.
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Speaker 2: Exactly, And it's about celebrating those small wins along the way.
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Speaker 2: Did you manage to stick to your writing schedule for
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Speaker 2: a whole week, that's a win. Did you finally push
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Speaker 2: through that creative block? Another win. Those small victories might
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Speaker 2: seem insignificant in the grand scheme of things, but they're
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Speaker 2: the building blocks of long term success.
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Speaker 1: They're the fuel that keeps you going when the journey
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Speaker 1: feels long and the destination seems far away.
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Speaker 2: Exactly. It's about recognizing and appreciating those incremental steps forward,
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Speaker 2: those small victories that contribute to the bigger picture. And
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Speaker 2: it's about remembering that your system is not static. It's
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Speaker 2: a dynamic process. That requires constant monitoring and adjustment.
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Speaker 1: So it's not about setting it and forgetting it right.
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Speaker 2: You need to be paying attention to what's working, what's
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Speaker 2: not working, and be willing to make changes as needed.
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Speaker 1: It's about actively engaging with the process, experimenting, iterating, and
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Speaker 1: constantly refining your system based on the feedback you're receiving.
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Speaker 2: It's like fine tuning a musical instrument. You listen carefully
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Speaker 2: to the sound it's producing and make subtle adjustments until
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Speaker 2: you achieve the desired harmony.
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Speaker 1: So, in a sense, building a system is an ongoing
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Speaker 1: creative process.
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Speaker 2: Absolutely. It's about using your creativity and problem solving skills
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Speaker 2: to design a framework that truly supports your growth and
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Speaker 2: helps you reach your full potential. And this is where
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Speaker 2: the true power of this approach lies.
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Speaker 1: It's about empowering yourself to take control of your own
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Speaker 1: growth and create a path that leads you towards the
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Speaker 1: outcomes you desire. It's about recognizing that you have the
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Speaker 1: agency to design a life that is fulfilling, meaningful, and
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Speaker 1: aligned with your deepest aspirations.
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Speaker 2: It's about moving from a feeling of being at the
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Speaker 2: mercy of circumstances to becoming the architect of your own destiny.
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Speaker 2: It's about shifting from a reactive mindset to a proactive one.
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Speaker 1: This conversation has been so enlightening, it's making me reconsider
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Speaker 1: my approach to so many areas of my life. But
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Speaker 1: as we move forward, it's important to address another crucial element.
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Speaker 1: Systems are not about achieving perfection. They're about progress.
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Speaker 2: That's an important point. Striving for perfection can be paralyzing.
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Speaker 2: It can prevent us from taking action and experimenting. But
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Speaker 2: embracing the idea of progress liberates us. It allows us
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Speaker 2: to make mistakes, learn from them, and keep moving forward.
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Speaker 1: It's about shifting our focus from the fear of failure
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Speaker 1: to the excitement of exploration and growth. It's about recognizing
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Speaker 1: that each step, each iteration, brings us closer to building
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Speaker 1: a system that truly works for us.
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Speaker 2: So we've been talking about this idea of building system,
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Speaker 2: this concept of the escalator that can effortlessly carry us
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Speaker 2: toward our goals. But let's be real. We live in
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Speaker 2: a world that's obsessed with instant gratification.
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Speaker 1: It's true everywhere you look there's a promise of quick
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Speaker 1: fixes and overnight success. Lose ten pounds in five days,
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Speaker 1: learn a language in a week, become a millionaire by
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Speaker 1: next month. It's hard not to get caught up in
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Speaker 1: that it.
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Speaker 2: Is and that mentality, that constant need for instant results.
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Speaker 2: It can actually sabotage our efforts to create lasting change.
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Speaker 2: It's like choosing the staircase because you see those first
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Speaker 2: few steps and you think, oh, this will be easy.
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Speaker 2: I'll be at the top of nor time. But then
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Speaker 2: the fatigue sets and obstacles pop up, and suddenly the
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Speaker 2: staircase isn't so appealing anymore.
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Speaker 1: Right, It's like that initial burst of motivation fades and
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Speaker 1: you're feeling exhausted and discouraged.
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Speaker 2: Exactly. Building a system it's more like constructing that escalator.
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Speaker 2: It requires upfront effort patients, you might not see those
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Speaker 2: dazzling results right away.
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Speaker 1: It's not about those flashy, overnight transformation. It's about the steady,
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Speaker 1: consistent work that happens behind the scenes. I love that
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Speaker 1: analog of the seed. You plant it, you nurture it consistently,
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Speaker 1: and eventually it breaks through the surface and blossoms into
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Speaker 1: something beautiful.
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Speaker 2: Exactly. The key is to shift our focus from the
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Speaker 2: outcome to the process instead. Of obsessing over the number
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Speaker 2: on the scale. Enjoy the feeling of getting stronger with
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Speaker 2: each workout instead of fixating on publishing that book. Savor
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Speaker 2: the creative flow of writing each day.
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Speaker 1: And that's what makes systems so sustainable. You're not forcing
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Speaker 1: yourself to endure the process. You're genuinely enjoying it right.
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Speaker 2: You're not white knuckling your way to the finish line.
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Speaker 2: You're actually enjoying the ride, and that makes a huge
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Speaker 2: difference in terms of staying motivated and committed over the
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Speaker 2: long haul.
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Speaker 1: This conversation has been so eye opening. It's making me
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Speaker 1: think about all the areas of my life where I
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Speaker 1: could benefit from a more systems based approach. But before
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Speaker 1: we wrap up, I think it's important to address one
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Speaker 1: more thing. Systems are not about achieving perfection. They're about progress.
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Speaker 2: That's such an important point. Striving for perfection can be paralyzing.
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Speaker 2: It can prevent us from taking ac and experimenting. But
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Speaker 2: embracing the idea of progress it liberates us. It allows
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Speaker 2: us to make mistakes, learn from them, and keep moving forward.
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Speaker 1: It's about shifting our focus from the fear of failure
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Speaker 1: to the excitement of exploration.
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Speaker 2: And growth exactly. It's about recognizing that each step, each iteration,
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Speaker 2: brings us closer to building a system that truly works
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Speaker 2: for us.
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Speaker 1: So how do we make this practical? How do we
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Speaker 1: actually start building these systems in our own lives.
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Speaker 2: Let's give our listeners some tangible takeaways. Yeah, what are
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Speaker 2: some practical steps they can take to actually design and
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Speaker 2: implement these personal escalators in their own lives.
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Speaker 1: Let's empower them to start building those systems today.
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Speaker 2: The first step is to pinpoint those areas where you've
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Speaker 2: been stuck in that staircase mentality, you know, always striving
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Speaker 2: for those quick wins, but ultimately losing steam along the way.
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Speaker 1: So we're talking about those goals that just never seem
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Speaker 1: to stick, those areas where we've been spinning our wheels
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Speaker 1: without making any real progress.
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Speaker 2: Right, ask yourself, could a system based approach help me
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Speaker 2: create more sustainable progress in this area.
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Speaker 1: Once you've identified those areas, it's time to get creative.
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Speaker 1: What habits, routines, or structures could form the foundation of
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Speaker 1: your escalator.
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Speaker 2: I remember, there's no one size fits all solution when
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Speaker 2: it comes to systems. What works for one person might
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Speaker 2: not work for another. It's all about finding what works
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Speaker 2: best for you.
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Speaker 1: So experimentation is key.
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Speaker 2: Absolutely, your initial system might need some tweaking along the way.
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Speaker 2: That's totally normal. The beauty of this approach is that
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Speaker 2: it's adaptable. You can refine and adapt as you learn
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Speaker 2: and grow.
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Speaker 1: It's like we're building a prototype, testing it out, seeing
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Speaker 1: what works, and then making adjustments as needed.
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Speaker 2: Exactly. It's about embracing that journey of continuous improvement, viewing
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Speaker 2: stepbacks not as failures, but as valuable feedback that helps
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Speaker 2: us make our escalators even stronger.
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Speaker 1: I love that. And here's another crucial tip. Track your progress.
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Speaker 1: Whether it's noting the number of workouts completed, the pages
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Speaker 1: you've written, or any other metric that's relevant to your system,
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Speaker 1: tracking can be incredibly helpful.
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Speaker 2: It is. It helps you visualize your progress and stay motivated.
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Speaker 2: It provides that tangible evidence that your system is working
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Speaker 2: even when those big results seem slow to materialize.
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Speaker 1: It's like seeing those small winds adding up over.
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Speaker 2: Time, exactly. And speaking of small winds, don't forget to
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Speaker 2: celebrate them. Each workout completed, each page written, each step
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Speaker 2: toward your goals is a victory worth acknowledging. And as
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Speaker 2: you embark on this journey, keep in mind that building
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Speaker 2: a system is an active empowerment. It's about taking control
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Speaker 2: of your own growth and shaping a future that aligns
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Speaker 2: with your deepest desires.
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Speaker 1: It's about moving from feeling like you're at the mercy
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Speaker 1: of circumstances to becoming the architect of your own destiny.
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Speaker 2: It's about shifting from a reactive mindset to a proactive one.
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