We dive into the new year with hope for what we want.
Considering the formula, it’s now our willpower + waypower that will make the difference.
As I continue to dive into this concept, we need these dimensions to be at optimal levels.
Too much or too little of each can cause it’s own challenges.
The chart below highlights what can happen:
| High Waypower/Low Willpower Considering so many alternatives, you are paralyzed to do anything. | High Waypower/Ideal Willpower Tend to keep changing course to “find a better way” so progress overall is slow. | High Waypower/ High Willpower So many alternative paths we are spinning our wheels and struggling to keep our head above water. |
| Ideal Waypower/Low Willpower Solid set of alternatives but lacking the motivation to stay committed to the goal. | Optimum State Resilience from alternative paths and the discipline to commit at a level that is sustainable. | Ideal Waypower / High Willpower We have a plan, but are too busy with the to-do list to check in and see if adjustments need to be made. |
| Low Waypower/Low Willpower Not really seeking alternative paths and lacking passion for the goal. | Low Waypower/Ideal Willpower Only see one path, and leveraging discipline to stay committed to the path. | Low Waypower/High Willpower We are just doing and have often completely lost sight of our goal |
My Perspective
As I look at the chart, I see willpower and waypower being a balance of strategy and executing.
When we have too much of either, we are out of balance.
The higher our willpower and lower the waypower, the more likely we will lose sight of our goal.
The higher our waypower and lower the willpower, the more likely we have ideas that go nowhere.
Your Turn
When you consider the chart above, where do you typically fall?
Does this insight help you create approaches to move to the middle?
Do you see others operating with too much of one or the other?