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Act In Your Own Best Interest

John Morgan Season 3 Episode 67

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"Act" is the most important word in the phrase, "Act in your own best interest."

Grasshopper Notes are the writings from America's Best Known Hypnotherapist John Morgan. His podcasts contain his most responded to essays and blog posts from the past two decades. 

Find the written versions of these podcasts on John's website: https://grasshoppernotes.com​​ 

"The Grasshopper" the part of you that whispers pearls of wisdom that  seem to pop into your mind from out of the blue. John's essays and blog posts are his interpretations of these "Nips of Nectar." Others have labeled his writings as timeless wisdom. 

Most of the John's writings revolve around self improvement and self help. They address topics like:

• Mindfulness
• Peace of mind
• Creativity
• How to stay in the present moment
• Spirituality
• Behavior improvement

And stories that transform you to a wider sense of awareness that presents more options. And isn't that what we all want, more options? 

John uploads these podcasts on a regular basis. So check back often to hear these podcasts heard around the world. Who wants to be the next person to change? 

Make sure to order a copy of John's new book: WISDOM OF THE GRASSHOPPER – 21 Days to Creativity. These mini-meditations take you inside where all your creative resources live. And you'll come out not only refreshed but recommitted to creating your future. 

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Act In Your Own Best Interest - Grasshopper

It’s in our own best interest to act. Too often we muse and refuse, and by doing so our best interests are put on hold.

In short, we do too much thinking and very little acting. That’s a formula for inertia - the killer of our best interests.

You may be familiar with the phrase: “Act in your own best interest.” What you may not have noticed is the action verb “act” is the most useful word in that directive.

Often, fear keeps us from acting, but the bigger culprit is our conditioning to remain motionless. We’ve developed the habit of “staying put” that puts us at odds with our own best interests.

You can develop the habit to act. It just takes some practice.

Two books I've recently read address taking action: WHAT TO DO WHEN IT’S YOUR TURN by Seth Godin and THE 5 SECOND RULE by Mel Robbins. Seth’s book is an inspired pep talk on the benefits of action. Mel’s book offers a 5 second action plan for taking action. 

Both books offer valuable viewpoints, and I find the beauty of Melanie Robin's book is this: It offers you a directive with directions. It’s a “how to” book on how to act.

Final thought: Your best interests are never served without serving up some action. Here’s a starting point: Get out of bed and get out of your head. They’re the beginning steps of an action plan that serves your own best interest.

All the best,

John

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