Short podcast episode (Optimize +1) by Brian Johnson explaining Jim Rohn’s “law of diminishing intent”: the likelihood of acting decreases as time passes after an inspiration, and confidence erodes. Johnson emphasizes taking immediate and sustained massive action—"speed is a force"—and closes with a promotion of the Optimize membership (premium resources, Philosopher’s Notes, masterclasses) aimed at helping listeners become their best selves.
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Hi, this is Brian. Welcome back to another Optimize plus one. In our last plus one, we talked about the fact that speed is a force. Jim Rhone said the same thing a little differently. He told us about the law of diminishing intent. Here's the basic idea. He says the likelihood of doing something diminishes the further away you get from the initial moment of inspiration, which is so true. And your confidence erodes as well, which is not a winning combination. Jim Rohn's protege, Tony Robbins echoes this wisdom as well. He tells us that we must never leave the moment of inspiration without taking action. Then we need to follow that up with sustained, massive action. That is super powerful. Remember, don't let your intention to do something diminish. Seize the opportunity. Take massive, sustained action. Speed is a force. Stay grounded and and use it wisely. Today's +1. Got anything in your life that could use some energy? Get on it.
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