W.O.O.P. and the Upward Spiral of Learning
This week's Coach's Corner is about two pillar concepts of learning:
- WOOP
- The Upward Spiral of Learning
First, WOOP by Gabrielle Oettingen.
W -- Wish - your goal.
O -- Outcome - your motivation, the benefits, your why
O -- Obstacles - the challenges you'll inevitably face
P -- Plan - your plan to address the challenges, typically if / then relationships
Here is Brian Johnson's micro-class on the concept of WOOP. Check it out for a more in depth explanation HERE
In Ray Dalio's Principles, Ray presents the idea of an upward spiral to learning. Here's an image:
Here's a thirty minute video series that summarizes Ray Dalio's perspective (It's SOLID gold): HERE
And finally, here's this week's Coach's Corner. Check it out (5:00):
So the question is, what mindset are you bringing to your learning?
Are you expecting challenges?
Are you ready to deal with adversity?
Are you looking at the long-game and understanding that failure is an ESSENTIAL part of learning?
This concepts took my understanding of learning to a whole new level. Give it a shot and let me know what you discover.
Do. Daily. Forever! ! !
