James Brown dives into the concept of ditching the plan B in pursuit of achieving big goals, drawing inspiration from Arnold Schwarzenegger's philosophy. Schwarzenegger, known for his unwavering commitment to his objectives, argues that having a backup plan is essentially planning for failure. Brown elaborates on how Schwarzenegger's approach, particularly during his tenure as governor of California, involved refusing to compromise on key issues like redistricting reform, despite facing significant opposition. The episode highlights how Schwarzenegger's determination to avoid a safety net allowed him to double voter support for his initiatives within three years. Brown reflects on the personal challenge of abandoning fallback options, urging listeners to fully commit to their visions and carve their own paths, no matter how daunting they may seem.
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James Brown delves into the philosophy of Arnold Schwarzenegger, particularly his aversion to having a Plan B. Drawing insights from Schwarzenegger's book, "Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life," Brown discusses how the former California governor's approach to goal-setting and achievement is uncompromising and laser-focused. Schwarzenegger's time in office was marked by his determination to push through redistricting reform, despite widespread opposition and skepticism. Brown highlights how Schwarzenegger's refusal to entertain a backup plan allowed him to double voter support for reform within three years. This narrative serves as a testament to the power of commitment and perseverance, urging listeners to abandon backup plans and fully commit to their primary goals. The episode challenges the notion of playing it safe and encourages embracing risk as the true path to transformative change.
Takeaways:
Arnold Schwarzenegger believes that having a backup plan can diminish your main goal.
When you accept a backup plan, you might start doubting your primary path.
Schwarzenegger's policy of no plan B helped him achieve significant political reforms.
Real transformative change happens when you commit fully to your vision, despite risks.
Schwarzenegger's perseverance doubled voter support for redistricting reform in just three years.
Consider whether you are fully committed to your goals or hedging with a backup plan.
Transcripts
James Brown:
Plan B.
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This is commentary from James Brown.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger has a strict policy when it comes to big goals.
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He outlined it in his book be useful.
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Seven tools for life.
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No backup plans allowed.
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As governor of California, he faced a lot of resistance from both parties.
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He refused to compromise and give up on his key priorities, like redistricting reform.
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Everyone told him it couldn't be done.
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But Schwarzenegger didn't listen to the naysayers.
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He just kept pushing and bringing it up again and again and again.
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Why?
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Because, as he puts it, nothing good has ever come from having a plan B.
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Its a plan for failure, he says.
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That shrinks your own dreams.
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When you accept that a backup plan is available, you start doubting your primary path.
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You become your own worst critic.
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Schwarzenegger learned this the hard way.
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He went all in ignoring the doubters and doubled voter support for redistricting reform in just three years.
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The lesson?
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Scrap the plan b.
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Commit to your full vision.
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Carve your own path, no matter how difficult it may seem.
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For me, this one is difficult.
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I love thinking about options and possibilities and almost always have at least one plan B.
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But as Schwarzenegger proved, go out on a limb, no matter how risky, is where the real transformative change happens.
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So what's your big goal?
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Are you ready to go all in, or are you hedging your bets with a backup plan?
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on that note, I'm James Brown and as always, be well.
