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Why 10x is Better than 2x

Michelangelo was not born a great artist. He developed the skill to paint a masterpiece like the Sistine Chapel ceiling by continually setting out to do something far beyond what he, or any other painter of his time, had done. Every painting was a leap of faith accompanied by the risk of failure. Each one tested not only his creativity and skill, but also his commitment, convictions, and even his identity. He embraced what might be called the 10x mentality.

Most of us reach for just a little more – a promotion, a bit more money, a personal record. That’s incremental progress, and it’s a 2x mindset. You’re just working twice as hard at what you’ve always done. You’re letting the past dictate what you do and how you do it.

But what if you want to create a meaningful, transformational difference in your life and business? What got you here won’t get you there. You need a 10x mindset. This isn’t about more…it’s about less. A 10x mindset is essentially about quality over quantity. Going 10x is about the simplification of your focus down to the core essentials. Then you remove everything else. Your attention is directed on far less, but its impact is far greater because of that focus. Michelangelo painted on a scaffold with his nose just a foot or so from his masterpiece. Although he had a very clear idea of what the entire painting would portray, he focused on the details of one particular figure at a time. And painted it perfectly.

Want to learn more about this concept? Check out “10x Is Easier the 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less” by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy. It’s full of great insights on how to make a 10x mindset work for you.

Stay Sharp, 

Holly Hayes, President & Founder
ISI Consulting

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