Memory and Persistence
Resistance
I remember reading a story about a Japanese salesman. He wanted to secure a contract with a large company. He approached the CEO of the company several times and was consistently rebuffed. Not giving up he went to the CEO's home and waited in front of the gates of the house every morning as the CEO drove out. He made the CEO aware that he was not going to give up and that he believed in his mission.
Capitulation
The CEO kept driving past for months. Finally one day the CEO stopped and roll down the window and said do you really believe your company can offer my company something of value?. The salesman naturally answered of course, at which point the CEO led him in the car and began negotiations. It ended up successfully for the salesman and both companies profited.
The CEO and Your Memory
This story reminds me of courting our own memories. You have to be patient, and persistent. As I discussed in Uphill Progress, persistence is key when it comes to overcoming obstacles. You have to ask yourself the right questions, persistently, as I wrote about in Uphill Progress. It's a mindset shift that requires patience and dedication. but This relates to my experience with building lasting motivation, as discussed in Build Lasting Motivation: The Science Behind Success. When you combine persistence with a clear intention, as I discussed in Build Lasting Motivation: The Science Behind Success, you'll be able to access your memories more effectively.
Get My Free E-book
Cleaner Living: Breathe through life's difficulties
Learn the scanning breath technique that helped me dissolve decades of emotional baggage. Discover practical tools you can use anywhere to process difficult emotions and find lasting well-being.
We respect your privacy. Your email will only be used to send the download link.