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I should be further than this by now...

The Root Problem
Comparing your actual position to an imagined one, and treating the gap as evidence that something's wrong with you.
You may recognise this if:
1. You should already be further along than you are.
2. Comparing where you think you're meant to be.
3. The work is beneth where you should be.

The 100 Yards

About this SLP
Purpose
A practice for narrowing your responsibility in front of you, instead of trying to manage a future that hasn't arrived.
Type of Tool
Re-Orientation
When To Use
When you're midway through something, and you find yourself comparing where you are with where you think you ought to be.
Outcome
Engaged with where you actually are taking action on what is within reach to move you forward.
Reflection Question
What step am I avoiding because it feels beneath where I think I should be?
Solving -
Overwhelm
Feeling Stuck
Motivation
Self-Doubt
Creator
Anks Patel
Category
Self-Drive
Related SLP's
Personal Command Code
When you struggle with emotional hijack
➤
The Reward Shift
When the outcome becomes a priority.
➤
Why this works
The comparison is always to a place that doesn't exist yet; you're measuring against an imagined future self, not a real standard. That imagined gap can't be closed by thinking about it, only by acting from where you actually stand. The 100 yards is the only ground that was ever real.

Your Practise:

1. Catch

Catch yourself when you begin focusing on:

  • how far the goal seems to be
  • how long it will take
  • how far behind you are
  • whether this will even work out

None of these were ever yours to command.

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2. Acknowledge 

Acknowledge what is available in your immediate 100 yards.

Take two examples: 

a. Keeping fitness
- Today is the only timeframe I can act in
✓ Plan today's meals
✓ Don't shop on impulse
✓ Choose nourishing food
✓ Use today's exercise window
✓ Move, even if it's small

‍

b. Job search
- Today is the only timeframe I can act in
✓ Apply to one role
✓ Improve one part of my CV
✓ Reach out to one person
✓ Follow up on one open application
✓ Show up on one platform, consistently

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3. Commit

Commit to only the next step by picking one and getting it done.

Then ove to the next available step. The next step is all anyone has to work with.

Lead that moment by taking command.

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I should be further than this by now...

The Root Problem
Comparing your actual position to an imagined one, and treating the gap as evidence that something's wrong with you.

The 100 Yards

About this SLP
Purpose
A practice for narrowing your responsibility in front of you, instead of trying to manage a future that hasn't arrived.
When To Use
When you're midway through something, and you find yourself comparing where you are with where you think you ought to be.
Outcome
Engaged with where you actually are taking action on what is within reach to move you forward.
Reflection Question
What step am I avoiding because it feels beneath where I think I should be?
Creator
Anks Patel
Related SLP's
Personal Command Code
When you struggle with emotional hijack
➤
The Reward Shift
When the outcome becomes a priority.
➤

Your Practise:

1. Catch
Notice when your mind jumps to:

  • how far the goal is
  • how long it'll take
  • how far behind you are
  • if it'll even work

None of that is yours to command.

‍

2. Acknowledge
Note what is infront of you today

Example: Fitness
✓ Plan today's meals
✓ Skip impulse shopping
✓ Choose the most nutritious food
✓ Move today, even a little

‍

3. Commit
Pick one step. Take action on it.
Then pick the next.

That's all there ever is - one step, right now.

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This has been helpful to
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people.

I should be further than this by now...

The Root Problem
Comparing your actual position to an imagined one, and treating the gap as evidence that something's wrong with you.
You may recognise this if:
1. You should already be further along than you are.
2. Comparing where you think you're meant to be.
3. The work is beneth where you should be.
Back to the Toolbox ➤

The 100 Yards

About this Self-Leadership Practise (SLP)
Purpose
A practice for narrowing your responsibility in front of you, instead of trying to manage a future that hasn't arrived.
Type of Tool
Re-Orientation
When To Use
When you're midway through something, and you find yourself comparing where you are with where you think you ought to be.
Outcome
Engaged with where you actually are taking action on what is within reach to move you forward.
Reflection Question
What step am I avoiding because it feels beneath where I think I should be?
Solving -
Overwhelm
Feeling Stuck
Motivation
Self-Doubt
Creator
Anks Patel
Category
Self-Drive
Related SLP's
Personal Command Code
When you struggle with emotional hijack
➤
The Reward Shift
When the outcome becomes a priority.
➤
Why this works
The comparison is always to a place that doesn't exist yet; you're measuring against an imagined future self, not a real standard. That imagined gap can't be closed by thinking about it, only by acting from where you actually stand. The 100 yards is the only ground that was ever real.

Your Practise:

1. Catch

Catch yourself when you begin focusing on:

  • how far the goal seems to be
  • how long it will take
  • how far behind you are
  • whether this will even work out

None of these were ever yours to command.

‍

2. Acknowledge 

Acknowledge what is available in your immediate 100 yards.

Take two examples: 

a. Keeping fitness
- Today is the only timeframe I can act in
✓ Plan today's meals
✓ Don't shop on impulse
✓ Choose nourishing food
✓ Use today's exercise window
✓ Move, even if it's small

‍

b. Job search
- Today is the only timeframe I can act in
✓ Apply to one role
✓ Improve one part of my CV
✓ Reach out to one person
✓ Follow up on one open application
✓ Show up on one platform, consistently

‍

3. Commit

Commit to only the next step by picking one and getting it done.

Then ove to the next available step. The next step is all anyone has to work with.

Lead that moment by taking command.

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