How to Be 1000% Better
So do you wonder how can you be 1000% better? Yes I said 1000% not 100%. It actually is much easier to do than you might think and you just need to start putting a few things into practice. This post is based on the 1000% formula by Brain Tracy that I recently discovered. So let’s dive into this and see how it works.
Brian explains that this is based on the “law of incremental improvement” where you get a little bit better everyday. If you become one tenth of one percent better each day by the end of the year you will be 26% more productive. Now overtime that increase in productivity really adds up. As Brian explains it, ”if you become 26% percent more productive each year, with compounding, amounts to doubling your overall productivity and performance every 2.7 years. If you become 26% more productive each year, with compounding, times 10 years, you will be 1004% more productive over the next decade. That is an increase of ten times over ten years.” How exciting is that?
Here is the list of things Brian Tracy suggests you do to improve everyday to become 1000% better in 10 years;
1. Get up 2 hours earlier than you have to be somewhere everyday. Spend the first hour reading something uplifting, educational or spiritual.
2. Make a to do list.
3. Organize the list by priorities.
4. Start on the most important task with single minded focus.
5. Listen to educational audio books in your car.
6. When you go to event or do a call ask yourself 2 questions.
-What did I do right in that situation?
-What would I do differently next time?
7. Treat everyone you meet like a million dollar customer.
Check out the Video from Brian Tracy with him in his own words on How to be 1000% Better. It really is a must watch video. It is so simple yet so effective and who does not want to learn to be 1000% better?
So what do you think? Are these strategies you think you could use? I would love to hear your comments.
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Hi Angela,
Thanks for this post. I really need to work on points 2, 3 and 4! I like the idea of getting a little bit better each day, I know if I had to make drastic changes to my life in one go, I would shy away from them.
Thanks,
Vanessa
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Angela Reply:
August 1st, 2010 at 7:37 pm
I loved this idea too! So easy to make small changes everyday. Thanks for your comment!
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This was a great post! I must admit that I hadn’t really thought about it that .1% a day would equal 1004% in 10 years. Oh, the joys of compound interest.
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Great post Angela!
I LOVE Brian Tracy and have several of his cd’s. I think we can all learn from a legend like him. I appreciate your checklist reminder to prioritize my day and to do list!
Keep up the great blogging!
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Angela Reply:
August 1st, 2010 at 7:38 pm
I am a big Brian Tracy fan too. So much you can learn from wise people like him. His video reminds me to keep a to do list everyday and stay on top of my tasks. Thanks for your comment!
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I really enjoyed this post and the video from Brian Tracy. I’m a big fan of listening to CD audiobooks in the car “Car College”.
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Angela Reply:
August 1st, 2010 at 7:43 pm
I loved this video from Brian Tracy. I think spending time learning in the car is great, most of us spend so much time in our cars why not take advantage of that time to learn. Thanks for your comment!
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Hi Angela,
First I want to say I really like the looks of our blog, very artistic, and presented well. Did you do your own?
I have never read anything of Brian Tracey before. I like that doing something everyday will get you to your goals much faster.
thanks for sharing,
rebecca
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Angela Reply:
August 1st, 2010 at 7:45 pm
Thansk so much Rebecca! I did do the blog on my own. I got a template and then completely redid it for the look and feel I wanted. I love Brain Tracy, he has a lot of great practical wisdom. Thanks for your comment!
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And I thought I paid a lot of money in taxes last year! LOL
Great post and great advice. I will definitely use this strategy.
Thanks Angela,
Wendy
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Angela Reply:
August 1st, 2010 at 7:50 pm
Yeah, paying taxes on 1.4 million dollars would be a pretty hefty chunk of change. I really think he has a great strategy here though.
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Angela,
Great strategies for becoming 1000% better. It’s amazing how by doing a lot of small things better, they end up compounding into a whole lot more… 1000% more to be exact!
Thanks,
~ Pat and Lorna
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Angela Reply:
August 8th, 2010 at 11:46 am
It is amazing how this concept works and it is so exciting to think about the small changes that can make such a drastic difference overtime.
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Yes Angela that is a great way to look at it when maybe from one day to the next you’re not seeing the progress you would like but you’re still on track toward your goals. I have something to share with you about not overlooking the possibility of quantum leaps along the way. http://prosperyourmind.blog.com/2010/07/31/quantum-leap/
Thanks again for a great article,
Michael
Twitter: prosperyourmind
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Angela Reply:
August 8th, 2010 at 11:40 am
Thank you for your comment and thanks for sharing your blog! It is very true that sometimes you may not think you are making a lot of progress but if you make small improvements you are well on your way to big changes.
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Angela. This article was well done. As someone who always feels like I am not being as productive as I might be, these suggestions will be very helpful.
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Angela Reply:
August 8th, 2010 at 11:39 am
Thanks Scott! I think these suggestions can really help people become more productive, just small improvements can pay off big time.
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Loved the post Angela
I am a big Brian Tracy fan and I actually get up two hours earlier each day because of his advice.
Thanks for posting the tips.
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Angela Reply:
August 8th, 2010 at 11:36 am
I am a big fan of his as well. That is awesome that you are getting up early because of his helpful advice. Thanks for your comment!
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What a cool way to think about it! I had not heard this one from Brian Tracy. I love it! Yeah for compounding interest!
I need to work on #1 ~ as a mom it’s quite a challenge. I already wake up 30 min. early to meditate and journal….hmmmm, sleep is pretty important to me!
I do love to read before bed….I could definitely do that more consistently.
Anyhow, thanks for sharing this great post, Angela!
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Angela Reply:
August 8th, 2010 at 11:31 am
I hear you! I am a mom too so some days it can be a challenge. The days when I can do it I feel so much more accomplished and get a lot more done. Thanks for your comment.
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Hi Angela,
This is such a good post. Such a good way to look at it. Momentum.
I do most of those things but today I forgot to do my list. I ended up doing things that weren’t most important. Back on track tomorrow.
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Angela Reply:
August 8th, 2010 at 11:29 am
Yes, momentum really is awesome. Once you get that ball rolling it can really grow and lead to great things. Thanks for your comment!
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Great post Angela!
These are some awesome tips for being so much more productive!
Thank you for the reminder!
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Angela Reply:
August 8th, 2010 at 11:24 am
Hey Amanda! I loved these tips from Brian Tracy and was so grateful to learn this to make myself more productive.
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Hi Angela,
Brian Tracy is one of my favorites too! Isn’t it amazing that by doing the little IMPORTANT things each day, that over time this compounds & you grow as a person ~ you get a few months or years down the road of life and can be like, “Wow! I really accomplished (whatever it is that is important to you)” I appreciate you sharing
Christine
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Angela Reply:
August 8th, 2010 at 11:19 am
Hey Christine! It is amazing that just by making small changes it results in big changes overtime. I am grateful for finding Brain Tracy and the great information he shares. Thanks for your comment.
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Angela…very good post.
I am lacking for sure in the first area. I really need to take a bit more time in the morning to settle in, read and get prepared for the day. Thanks so much for sharing I do appreciate it…a great reminder for starting off those busy days (everyday).
Blessings…
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Angela Reply:
August 8th, 2010 at 11:15 am
Hey Bruce! It really can help you be more productive in the morning when you get up early and do this. I know it can be tough to do sometimes though, I have days when I struggle with it forsure. I am the most productive when I can get up 2 hours early and get going. Thanks for your comment!
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Hi Angela – great headline and post. I’ve been a follower of Brian Tracy for a long time – he’s responsible for some pretty creative labeling of of a multitude of ‘laws’!
What stands out with BT is that he simplifies and applies compelling logic to his teachings rather than the more energetic – celebrity style orators that have followed-maybe a bit less entertaining but imparts his wisdom clearly
Must admit to falling over badly on the very first point – I subscribe to the strategy of staying up 2 hours later than I need to- which is when I’m at my most productive – but what would I Know!!
Thanks for sharing
Cheers kiaran from mostly Sunny Perth
Twitter: kf13
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Angela Reply:
August 8th, 2010 at 11:10 am
Hey Kiaran! Very true, I think Brian Tracy has great wisdom and is creative with his “laws”. That first point can be a tough one especially if you don’t like getting up early. Thanks for your comment!
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Angela,
This is a fantastic post. In the past year or so I’ve grown much in my business and in my personal life, but I have been in need of implementing what Brian Tracy talks about in his video. I wrote down his formula and can’t wait to start putting it into action right away.
Thanks!
Mandee
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Angela Reply:
September 19th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
That is awesome Mandee! It is incredible how much your life can change by using his formula and it just takes small changes over time.
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Treat everyone you meet like a million dollar customer. I like this concept, and I think if we all follow it, we will be all better, thanks for sharing, sharing is caring, and keep doing what you do, thanks.
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Angela Reply:
September 19th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
Thank you, I loved the concept of treating everyone like a million dollar customer.
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I always say you can be the bets you can be even if you
make small changes one day at a time.
It is about YOU looking into the mirror and going through Personal Development.
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Thanks for posting.
A good article. Makes me think. Not sure what I think yet. I mean … 1000% improvement … get real … but at the same time: the math does go up … And if the math is right … 1000% … almost impossible to belive. But a good idea.
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Angela,
All of these suggestions sound great! I know first hand how effective writing/listing your tasks can be. It helps me put things in order and prioritize my days. If I don’t get around to something on my list i add it to the top of my next days list but I was try my hardest to make sure it doesn’t get there! lol
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This was really great Angela.
I can imagine if I start applying those steps, wow, what an impact!
Thanks for sharing.
Susanna
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Hey Angela,
Great list from Brian Tracy!
The only problem I have with his list is #1 because I already rise at 4 AM, lol.
These are some minor changes we can make with the way we conduct our business that could have MAJOR results.
Thanks for sharing
Tommy D.
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Angela,
I have never heard this before even though I study personal development on a daily basis. This is powerful information!
I think for me, #4 is the most important. Sometimes we do the things we want to do or like to do rather than what is the most important thing to accomplish.
I really like the concept of treating your customers and people in your life importantly. So powerful. People just really want to be appreciated.
Thanks for this great post, Angela!!!
Blessings,
Karen
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Hey Angela,
Once again you have provided some valuable advice which was very much needed for me to read right now! Continuous and never-ending improvement rather than getting stuck in a rut which is where I sem to have fallen of late. I have taken notes and already started tomorrow’s to-do list.
As I live in the country, about an hour and a half from the nearest city, I am always listening to educational and inspirational CDs to pass the time in my car. I can certainly vouch for Brian Tracy’s suggestion here – I find that when I reach my destination I am so much more fulfilled and enlightened.
Keep up the great work and thanks again for some wonderful tips.
Caroline.
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