21. Maximize the ROI of your Life - Expert Tips To Uncover What's Holding You Back
Today, I want to walk you through my top tips for uncovering what’s really holding you back. I’m going to teach you how to create a personal feedback loop, so you can optimize your success to attain the results you’re truly after. My favorite way to describe life is as one big experiment. None of us are born knowing what will make us successful or what we need to do to grow as human beings. Rather, we live life by trial and error. We hypothesize what will get us the best results, then execute and learn from our performance. This is where the concept of a feedback loop comes in. A feedback loop is a process in which the outputs of a system are funneled back and used as inputs. Since the dawn of time, creatures have used feedback loops to maintain homeostasis and thrive. Positive feedback, such as finding the fruits of your labor, will amplify the feedback loop so change occurs more quickly. We use the same concept of feedback loops in marketing and web design. Here, a feedback loop refers to the process of harnessing customer or employee feedback — the output of the business — to create an improved product or service. Throughout my work in web design and optimization, I consistently use a feedback loop to help entrepreneurs perform successfully. Inputs like client reviews or how the site ranks on search engines like Google inform my next move. Now, I’ve learned to use the same feedback loop process to gain momentum — so I can be laser-focused and reach goals faster. How Do You Control Your Inputs for Growth? How Do You Maximize Your Output for Success? To achieve compound growth, your feedback loop should be rich in return-on-investment (ROI) focused outputs, such as content creation, client work, and most importantly, journaling. Journaling goes hand-in-hand with positive self-dialogue — it’s a chance to write growth and success into fruition. However, there’s a ton more to my journaling process than simply willing success into existence. Each day, I break down my desires into three pillars of success: intrinsic, extrinsic, and foundational goals I can actively work towards. Intrinsic Goals are personally rewarding, like receiving accolades from a boss. Extrinsic Goals are professionally or socially rewarding, like receiving a raise. Foundational Goals are what keep my mind and body strong, like working on my health and wellness. Each morning, I write out at least one goal for each pillar to accomplish throughout the day. Each night, I finish my day with a final journal entry. This is my time to clear my mind, detail what I’ve learned, and plan how I will live better tomorrow. Plus, I can take note of which goals I was able to make headway on. Find the Culprit Halting Your Success Locate and Eliminate Roadblocks to Success Today In life, the quicker you’re able to learn more about yourself and apply purposeful intent directly to your goals, the quicker you will accelerate your results. The feedback loop I’ve outlined will help you channel your energy into the right places, so you can begin optimizing for success. If you’re curious about how I harness the power of journaling and personal feedback, be sure to check out my free Growth Playbook — it’s packed with helpful insights to get you started. If this resonates with you, please share your thoughts with Alex Harris aka AlexDesigns in his lab today... Visit happyprogress.com or email me at alex@happyprogress.com