Thinking in Action: From Possibilities to Accomplishment

1. ุงูุงุญุชู ุงูุงุช ู ูุงุจู ุงูุฅูุฌุงุฒ: ูุธุฑุฉ ุนูู ูุฉ:
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ูุธุฑูุฉ ุงูุงุญุชู ุงูุงุช (Probability Theory): Each action or decision carries a set of potential outcomes. Correct evaluation of these probabilities and appropriate actions increase the chances of achieving desired results. Mathematically:
P(Success) = f(Actions, Skills, Resources, Environment)
Where:
* P(Success) = probability of success.
* f = function relating the different factors.
* Actions = actions taken.
* Skills = skills and competencies.
* Resources = available resources.
* Environment = surrounding environment and external conditions.Success is a direct result of actions, skills, resources and how we deal with the surrounding environment.
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ูุธุฑูุฉ ุงูุฏุงูุนูุฉ (Motivation Theory): Motivation is crucial in transitioning from thinking about possibilities to taking action. Expectancy Theory states that motivation depends on three factors:
- ุงูุชููุน (Expectancy): Belief that effort will lead to the required performance.
- ุงููุณููุฉ (Instrumentality): Belief that good performance will lead to specific results.
- ุงูููู ุฉ (Valence): The value placed on those results.
Mathematically:
Motivation = Expectancy ร Instrumentality ร Valence
If any of these three factors equals zero, then motivation will also be zero.
2. ุงูุชูููุฑ ุงูุงุญุชู ุงูู ูุงูุชูููุฑ ุงููุนูู: ููุงุท ุงูุชุญูู:
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ุชุญุฏูุฏ ุงููุฏู: Define a clear, specific, and measurable goal. The goal should be “SMART”: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.
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ุชุญููู ุงูู ุฎุงุทุฑ ูุงููุฑุต (Risk & Opportunity Analysis): Conduct a comprehensive analysis of potential risks and available opportunities. Tools like SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) can be used.
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ุงูุชุฎุทูุท ุงูุงุณุชุฑุงุชูุฌู (Strategic Planning): developโ a strategic plan based on risk and opportunity analysis. The plan should include identifying key tasks, assigning responsibilities, identifying required resources, and defining a timeline for implementation.
3. ูู ุงุฐุฌ ุงูุนู ู ุงููุจูุฑุฉ (Big Models): ุฎุงุฑุทุฉ ุงูุทุฑูู ุฅูู ุงูุฅูุฌุงุฒ:
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ุชุนุฑูู ุงููู ูุฐุฌ ุงููุจูุฑ (Big Model): A comprehensive and organized action plan that defines the actions and processes needed to achieve a large goal.
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ู ูููุงุช ุงููู ูุฐุฌ ุงููุจูุฑ:
- ุงูุฑุคูุฉ (Vision): Clear picture of the desired end result.
- ุงูุฃูุฏุงู (Goals): Specific and measurable goals that contribute to achieving the vision.
- ุงูุงุณุชุฑุงุชูุฌูุงุช (Strategies): General approach to achieving the goals.
- ุงูุชูุชููุงุช (Tactics): Specific actions taken to implement the strategies.
- ุงูู ูุงููุณ (Metrics): Key performance indicators used to measure progress towards achieving the goals.
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ุฃูู ูุฉ ุงููู ุงุฐุฌ ุงููุจูุฑุฉ:
- ุงูุชุฑููุฒ: Help focus efforts and resources on the most important tasks.
- ุงูุชูุธูู : Provide an organized framework for implementing tasks and tracking progress.
- ุงูููุงุณ: Enable performance measurement and evaluation of strategy effectiveness.
- ุงูุชุญุณูู ุงูู ุณุชู ุฑ: Allow for performance analysis and identification of areas that need improvement.
4. ุงูุชุบูุจ ุนูู ุงูุฎูู ู ู ุงููุดู (Overcoming the Fear of Failure):
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ููู ุทุจูุนุฉ ุงูุฎูู: Fear of failure is a natural feeling.
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ุฅุนุงุฏุฉ ุตูุงุบุฉ ุงููุดู: Consider failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.
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ุจูุงุก ุงูุซูุฉ ุจุงูููุณ (Building Self-Confidence): Self-confidence is crucial in overcoming the fear of failure.
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ุชูููุงุช ุนู ููุฉ ููุชุบูุจ ุนูู ุงูุฎูู:
- ุงูุชุตูุฑ ุงูุฅูุฌุงุจู (Positive Visualization): Imagine success in detail and visualize the feeling of accomplishment.
- ุงูุชุฃููุฏุงุช ุงูุฅูุฌุงุจูุฉ (Positive Affirmations): Repeat positive statements to boost self-confidence.
- ุงูุชุฑููุฒ ุนูู ุงูุนู ููุฉ (Focus on the Process): Focus on the small steps you can take each day to progress towards your goal.
- ุทูุจ ุงูุฏุนู (Seeking Support): Talk to friends, family, or mentors for support and encouragement.
5. ุชุทุจููุงุช ุนู ููุฉ ูุชุฌุงุฑุจ ุฐุงุช ุตูุฉ:
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ู ุซุงู: ุฑุงุฆุฏ ุงูุฃุนู ุงู ุงููุงุฌุญ: Elon Musk created Tesla and SpaceX to achieve his visions of clean energy and space travel.
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ู ุซุงู: ุฅุฏุงุฑุฉ ุงูู ุดุงุฑูุน: Agile methodology is an example of applying thinking in projectโ management, focusing on adaptation, flexibility, and continuous improvement.
Chapter Summary
The chapter focuses on the importance of transitioning from thinking about possibilities to taking action to achieve goalsโ, emphasizing that beliefโ in achieving the goal, proper planning, and continuous execution are key to successโ.
Main points:
- The chapter questions whether one tends to think about ways to succeed or fail when facing challenges, determining one’s path to potential.
- The motto “act as if it is impossible to fail” adopted by real estate agents combines positiveโ thinking and the possibility of success with appropriate action, moving beyond the realm of possibilities to achievements.
- Thinking with action is a natural outcome of large goals supported by a compelling reason, leading to plans and focus on achievement.
- Action must follow thinking about possibilities for them to be realized. People gather what they need for success but then procrastinate, delaying action with additional research, planning, or preparation. Inaction leads to nowhere.
- Models represent pre-prepared plans that, when institutionalized, translate into consistent actions takenโ monthly, weekly, or daily. Models help focus actions, remove choice and decision-making, clarifying work, goals, and actions. Focusing on executing a model removes the “natural ability” factor.
- One of the biggest obstacles is the fear of failureโ when taking action, leading to paralysis. Focusing on the fear of failure can blind one to the potential rewards of success.
Conclusions:
Success is achieved not only by thinking about possibilities but also by hard and continuous work. The fear of failure must be overcome and replaced with belief in achieving goals. Organized models and plans help guide and facilitate continued action.
Implications:
- Change the way of thinking, focusing on positive possibilities and solutions instead of problems and obstacles.
- developโ clear action plans detailing the steps to achieve goals.
- Take immediate action and implement planned steps continuously.
- Overcome fears by confronting and challenging them.
- Utilize proven and successful models to guide work and achieve results.
- Persist in working even in the face of difficulties and challenges.
The chapter advocates adopting a “thinking with action” mindset that focuses on work and initiative to turn possibilities into tangible achievements.