You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson +1: The Dreaded "U-Lag" on Your Heroic Quest - And How to Conquer It
Sep 26, 2023
The podcast discusses overcoming 'the lag' in the hero's journey and provides advice on how to conquer it by staying focused and making daily diligent progress.
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The Canyon Metaphor For The Lag
- Brian describes descending into a mosquito-infested canyon toward a shimmering oasis as a metaphor for long projects that lose visible progress.
- He cites Todd Henry's term "the lag" for the season between planting seeds and reaping a harvest when work feels unrewarded.
Define The Lag As The Cause Effect Gap
- The lag is the gap between cause and effect when diligent work shows little visible return.
- Recognize it as a natural season, not failure, to avoid quitting prematurely and to maintain long-term projects.
Three Levers To Push Through The Lag
- When you're in the lag, sustain momentum with confidence in your vision, say no to diversions, and make daily diligent urgent progress.
- Use those three levers—confidence, focus through refusals, and daily progress—to keep moving when results lag.