I believe that moving from words to actions, from projects to results, is one of our primary responsibilities, both as professionals and as a team supporting your professional project.

So here are some key points to

Move from theory to practice

1st Theory is fundamental

It may seem counterintuitive, but we must start from theory because:

• having solid foundations gives us the necessary confidence
• theory draws the rule from particular cases and guides us
• knowing how to do is the basis of being motivated (Herzberg)

Especially for a professional, it is essential to proceed with a plan, rather than by trial and error.

2nd Define the goal

How many times have you told yourself "I can't" or "I won't make it"? And if we replaced "I can't" with "I don't want to": if it's really worth it, you'll find a way! And then, it's nice to allow yourself to choose whether to do something or not; it makes us protagonists and not victims.

• Define why it's worth it
• Make explicit how much it's worth it; risks and benefits
• Give yourself criteria to decide; the goal acts as a filter

Knowing where I want to go and why helps me identify the best path, route.

3rd Leverage your functioning

Not working according to our functioning means constantly rowing against the current. Focus on:

• how do you function when you function?
• when do you function at your best?
• how do I act when I function?

Learning from your successes also allows you to overcome certain negative prejudices you have about yourself.

4th Lower the inertia threshold

Getting the wheel moving takes more effort than keeping it spinning; so:

• develop new habits, perhaps linking them to existing ones
• make sure you have everything ready and at hand
• break down business development into meaningful sub-activities to do even in downtime

in summary, make it as easy as possible for yourself.

To recap

1. start from your personal effectiveness curve
2. leverage your successes
3. keep your focus on the goal, but know what your next small step should be

Until the next session,
Paolo