Summary of How to get what you want...

In the video titled "How to get what you want...", the presenter shares insights on achieving personal and professional goals by focusing on identity and behavior rather than just setting goals. The key strategies and techniques discussed include:

Key Wellness Strategies and Self-Care Techniques:

Self-Respect: Emphasizing the importance of earning respect from oneself as foundational to success.
Identity Transformation: Shifting focus from external goals to embodying the type of person who achieves those goals.
Keystone Habits: Identifying and practicing core habits that align with desired identities to facilitate change.

Productivity Tips:

Activity Over Goals: Highlighting that both winners and losers have the same goals; what separates them is the activities they commit to. Therefore, focus on the actions that lead to success.
Behavioral Cues: Asking oneself, "What would a person who achieves this goal do?" to guide decisions and actions.
Reframing Questions: Using specific refrains such as "What would a billionaire do?" or "What would a wise man do?" to simplify decision-making and reinforce desired behaviors.

Methodologies Shared:

Goal Setting: Instead of just writing down goals, write down what actions a successful person would take to achieve those goals.
Identity Reinforcement: Engaging in activities that reflect the desired identity, thus reinforcing that identity over time.
Overcoming Inaction: Acknowledging that most people know what they need to do but fail to act; the focus should be on why they aren't taking action.

Final Thoughts:

The presenter stresses that achieving extraordinary results comes from consistently doing the obvious things that lead to success, rather than seeking out complex secrets.

Presenters/Sources:

Alex (Presenter)
James Clear (Referenced author)
Jordan Peterson (Referenced speaker)

Notable Quotes

— 12:03 — « Every winner and every loser have the same goals. What separates them are the activities they commit to. »

— 12:20 — « Instead of writing down your goals, just write down what would a billionaire who lost it all do. »

— 13:40 — « We need to be reminded more than we need to be taught. »

— 13:52 — « If your family were kidnapped, you would probably act differently. »

— 15:06 — « The people who achieve the really extraordinary things do the uncommonly obvious thing for an inordinate period of time. »