tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465015914589377788.post4228975052697500219..comments2024-03-20T09:32:16.592-04:00Comments on Michael James on Money: Enthusiasm: The Double-Edged SwordMichael Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10362529610470788243noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465015914589377788.post-58519195038555405932010-03-18T11:05:18.404-04:002010-03-18T11:05:18.404-04:002 Cents: Working on three big changes at once sou...2 Cents: Working on three big changes at once sounds like a lot to me as well. I'll stick to one biggy at a time.<br /><br />Mark: You're probably right that many people have difficulty avoiding the manic-depressive-type cycle when it comes to self improvement and finances. However, if we can help people recognize the potential problem when they are in an enthusiastic phase, maybe a few of them will tone it down a little to the point where they can succeed.Michael Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362529610470788243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465015914589377788.post-74034601296786077692010-03-18T11:00:47.184-04:002010-03-18T11:00:47.184-04:00"try the slow and steady approach with modest..."try the slow and steady approach with modest enthusiasm."<br /><br />I agree with that suggestion.<br /><br />The problem is that those who have the ability to do that are probably already doing it.<br /><br />Procrastination is a very powerful force.<br /><br />Regards,Mark Wolfingerhttp://blog.mdwoptions.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465015914589377788.post-12036266826867689192010-03-18T08:47:24.150-04:002010-03-18T08:47:24.150-04:00Great advice! I've always had more success tak...Great advice! I've always had more success taking one step at a time rather than diving headlong into anything. <br /><br />Jim Yih likes to put a limit of 3 things to work on at once. I would take it a step further and say that if you can only manage one, choose that one thing wisely and do it really well. Incremental change seems to have more staying power.2 Cents @ Balance Junkiehttp://www.balancejunkie.comnoreply@blogger.com