Comments on: Are You a Personal Transformation Tortoise or Hare?

By: Positive Gangsta

Positive Gangsta — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:36:49 +0000

Your right about that! Looking forward to your next post jonathan!
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By: Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills

Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:07:29 +0000

Hi Robin, it’s so cool how the comments are coming from people who actually thought this through. As you pointed out, we all tend to use both approaches in different situations. For me, the real perk is that this question was given serious consideration by people I respect. Thanks for being on of those people.

By: Robin Easton

Robin Easton — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:56:49 +0000

Hi Jonathan,

When I asked myself which I am I realized that I am both. But I certainly tend to be more the hare and dive in and “go for it”. But there also are times that I am tortoise and feel the need to pace myself and adjust to a certain changes because I might be feeling more tired, vulnerable or maxed out at the time. So I allow myself this grace or slower pace of doing things at these times.

Overall, I would say that I’m the hare. Interestingly enough, when I can’t seem to make a decision I am the sort that tends to just dive in merely to shake things up and let my life-energy continue to flow. Especially if I’ve been unable to make a decision with any other means. Doing this has always worked for me.

This is a fun post!!
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By: Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills

Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:55:22 +0000

Hi Nea, I've had the same experience. Using the interval approach also adds variety which helps prevent the burnout and inpatients. I have been incorporating the interval approach into several areas of my life with great success. I go into detail about how I do this to boost productivity in: Using Applied Focus Sessions to Boost Productivity. You might find it useful. Thanks Nea!

By: Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills

Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:46:10 +0000

Hi Steve, that’s perfect. By taking the time to consider your own approach, you actually equipped yourself to make a conscious choice. Many times we have different methods of accomplishing the same outcome, but we haven’t really noticed the difference. Once we do, it gives us the ability to pick the most appropriate approach for any given set of circumstances. Nicely done my friend.

By: Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills

Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:58:16 +0000

Hi Stephen, I think most of us are a combination. Even so, I wanted to pose the question to stimulate some personal evaluation. Once we become aware of the two distinct approaches, it puts us in a better position to make choices. Thanks!

By: Stephen - Rat Race Trap

Stephen - Rat Race Trap — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:41:05 +0000

Hi Jonathan, this really provoked some thinking on my part. I used to be a hare on everything, but over the years I think I have morphed into a hare-tortoise. I usually start off big and then go for the slow and steady. On somethings though like changing my diet I was a tortoise from the beginning. I guess I just use whatever feels right in the circumstance.
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By: Nea | Self Improvement Saga

Nea | Self Improvement Saga — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:00:29 +0000

Great suggestions! My habit is to take off on a rapid start, but I’ve noticed that this isn’t effective for me. The result is usually that I get burned out or frustrated with the change I’m trying to make & then I don’t feel motivated anymore.

Slow and steady on the other hand sometimes leaves me feeling impatient. So, an interval approach is perfect for me.
Nea | Self Improvement Saga´s last blog ..What It Really Takes to Achieve the Impossible

By: Steven Aitchison

Steven Aitchison — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:49:19 +0000

Great post Jonathan. It took me a few days to decide what I was, does that make me a tortoise?

I would say there are times when we need to be a hare, like when we have a profound insight in life and, rapid change is necessary. There are also times when being a tortoise is the preferred way, like life in general, it’s taken me 40 years to get to where I am today
Steven Aitchison´s last blog ..What Was Your FlashForward

By: Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills

Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:03:49 +0000

I can totally relate to that Frank, thanks.