Have you ever heard of Electronic Income Reducers? I hadn’t either — until I heard the term in a YouTube video. And I immediately smiled. What a brilliant way to describe TV, the internet, social media, and all kinds of mobile games. The speaker, Myron Golden, went on to say: “If there’s an area in your life that isn’t working, you have something to learn — instead of spending half the day on Instagram, hanging out in bars, or staring at a television screen.
None of those will solve your problem.” And honestly? He’s right.
It made me think again about one of my recent inspiration letters: If you want to become a coach (or pursue anything with meaning), it helps to be a lifelong learner. Not learning for the sake of one result or a certificate — but committing to the journey. Because when you stop learning, you stop growing. And you stay right where you are.
Success requires intention. Failure requires nothing.
Health requires intention. Illness comes on its own.
Think about it: to stay clean, you need to engage in things like washing your hands, personal hygiene, and doing laundry. That requires awareness — and a decision. If you want a clean life, you have to actively take care of it. Becoming dirty is much easier. Just get out of bed and drift through the day — the dirt takes care of itself. And it’s the same with most things we’d rather avoid in life. Talking endlessly about what bothers you just keeps you stuck where you are.
So, what do you actually want?
What’s your intention?
“I’m against war.” – Alright. But by saying that, your focus is still fully on war.
Being against something means it stays active in your system. Mother Teresa was once asked if she’d attend an anti-war demonstration. She declined and said: “If you ever hold a peace rally, I’ll be there.” What do you want more of in your life — or in a specific area? Can you inspire yourself with the things that move you toward that goal? Rather than looking the other way — or spending your time watching other people live their lives online?
Myron Golden also said this:
“We didn’t buy a TV until our kids were teenagers. Why? Because I didn’t want them watching someone else’s dream while living in their own nightmare.” So what’s your intention for a part of your life you want to improve? And what are you willing to do to make it better? Because — as always — it’s in your hands which direction your life will take.
That’s why, for many years now, I’ve chosen to dedicate my free time to personal development. Every free minute. Why? Because only then do the areas I don’t yet love begin to change. And they get better. And better. And better.
I wish you an amazing week — full of clarity, conscious choices, and the right intentions.
