Life-Changing Ideas: Chapter 6

“I Want…”

A United States recruiting poster famously stated that Uncle Sam wants you.

But what about you. What do you want?

Wants and dreams are good places to search for your most life-changing ideas.

Let’s get right into it. Here is chapter 6 of Five Life-Changing Ideas.

One of the most powerful techniques we can learn is to clearly say how we feel.

“I want” statements make it clear to others what we are thinking. There is no hiding behind vagueness, no wishing others could read our minds. And no requirement that they comply.

“I want” is a great aid to communication.

Even more important, “I want” statements clarify things for us. We’re not always sure what we want.

Often we want more than one thing.

Phrasing things in terms of want statements helps us weed out the less important aspects and focus on what we really wish would happen.

At each prompt, jot down what is it you really want.

I want:

Don’t skip over these just because they look the same. Dig down deeper each time.

Say it again, I want:

Try it again. Even if nothing comes to mind immediately.

Say again, I want:

I know it’s hard. But again, I want:

Again, I want:

Deep down, I wish:

Try this one again. I wish:

Summary

What did you feel when you were repeatedly asked what you want?

What do those feelings tell you about yourself?

How do your wants differ from your wishes?

Looking back, list 15 things you know are important (love or hate) about you:

What hasn’t been addressed that you think is important?

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“I Want…”

Often we want more than one thing.

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