Consistency, Attitude & Intention

Here are 3 pillars of expansive thinking.

Consistency: In Robert Greene's book Mastery he writes about developing a deliberate practice, and it takes roughly 10 000 hours of practice to become a master. Consistency is key to this ideology. Showing up everyday whether in front of a blank sheet of paper, a blank canvas, in front of your prospective buyer or on the sports field, consistency of practice will result in you becoming a master in your chosen field.


Attitude: attitude is so vital to using an expansive mindset that I would go so far to say it's the cornerstone of innovation, well being and productivity. Some important questions to ask in relation to your attitude may be: Am I curios and interested in this? Do I want to participate whole heartedly? Will I give of my gifts and talents? Do I want to cooperate on this project/relationship/venture.

Intention: This is more subtle. We think we have to know something (along with all its workings) before we begin with the process. Unfortunately the evolutionary process is messy, lined with all the failed attempts behind us. We're often consumed by the Cinderella fantasy of; If I just get this then my life will be sorted. Intention aligns however, when you're relaxed, interested and open to collaboration or participation in an ever evolving context or process. To some extent we do rest in our knowledge and skills but if we're truly interested in finding solutions to context, then life becomes more exciting and filled with possibility.

How do these pillars of expansive thinking shape your vision and direction in which you would like to take your life?