The yellow legal pad

Steve Porcaro · 10-23-2009, 02:46 PM

Here is another tool that I use that really helps align myself for what I need to do successfully for my day.

In the morning with my cup of coffee and alone I write my situation that I need to improve on a yellow legal pad (11x17) has been working best for me.

I also have a set of colored pens that I may use should I decide I need to mindmap. There is nothing as powerful as the mind, paper and pen.

You write your goal or challenge at the top and for the next hour you think of ways to get to your outcome. This is not always easy in the beginning as Earl Nightingale says as we are not used to using our own minds and inner talents to solve our questions.

The trick is to keep at it, and before you know you will have reference material or your own encyclepedia of your information and knowledge.

Most people ask others and unfortunately sometimes the wrong people you are seeking the advice from. They are well intentioned but maybe not your best source.

The best thing that Earl N said is that we should use our own mind, and the yellow pad will open it for you. Then you can take it a step further with color pens and build mind maps or other ideas to stand out.

What better way to improve your business by staying focused in an hour with yourself solving your own challenges and creating your own opportunities!

Give it a try!

Kay King · 10-23-2009, 03:00 PM

I do something similar, Steve, but use the pads with graph lines.

kay

10-23-2009, 02:46 PM	#1
Steve Porcaro Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New York Posts: 794 Thanks: 73 Thanked 25 Times in 18 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	The yellow legal pad Here is another tool that I use that really helps align myself for what I need to do successfully for my day. In the morning with my cup of coffee and alone I write my situation that I need to improve on a yellow legal pad (11x17) has been working best for me. I also have a set of colored pens that I may use should I decide I need to mindmap. There is nothing as powerful as the mind, paper and pen. You write your goal or challenge at the top and for the next hour you think of ways to get to your outcome. This is not always easy in the beginning as Earl Nightingale says as we are not used to using our own minds and inner talents to solve our questions. The trick is to keep at it, and before you know you will have reference material or your own encyclepedia of your information and knowledge. Most people ask others and unfortunately sometimes the wrong people you are seeking the advice from. They are well intentioned but maybe not your best source. The best thing that Earl N said is that we should use our own mind, and the yellow pad will open it for you. Then you can take it a step further with color pens and build mind maps or other ideas to stand out. What better way to improve your business by staying focused in an hour with yourself solving your own challenges and creating your own opportunities! Give it a try!
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10-23-2009, 03:00 PM	#2
Kay King Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Gulf Coast, USA. Posts: 11,314 Thanks: 296 Thanked 737 Times in 451 Posts	Re: The yellow legal pad I do something similar, Steve, but use the pads with graph lines. kay