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10 Ways To Get Inspired Right Now
- Talk to someone more successful than yourself
- Turn the music up really loud
- Take a walk
- Cry
- Meditate
- Read a great book
- Turn off the lights
- Tell someone about your killer idea
- Clean your desk
- Inspire someone else
December 15, 2006 Posted in Personal Development by Ben Yoskovitz
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About Ben Yoskovitz

I founded Standout Jobs (and sold it). I'm a hands-on startup guy, helping companies grow successfully from the idea forward. You can reach me at
byosko at gmail dot com.
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Thanks Ben. You just did #10 for me. Thank you!
Thanks Ben. You just did #10 for me. Thank you!
Great Post Ben!
I’d like to add another one to your great list.
#11 – Get Uncomfortable.
If you want an amazing life and you’re all about creating positive change, then learn to deal with, if not embrace, discomfort.
As an Exercise Scientist and Trainer I have spent much of the last twenty-five years helping people change their body. Smaller, bigger, lighter, leaner, more muscle, more flexibility, speed, power… Athletes, non-athletes, kids, mums, dads…..whatever they were after; that’s what I did my best to deliver.
Early in my career I discovered that whether or not someone achieved their desired goals had very little to do with what was possible, or their genetic potential, and everything to do with their ability to deal with discomfort.
They say that every decision we make in life is in an effort to avoid pain, or gain pleasure.
Change is usually uncomfortable.
Keep up the great writing. I love your blog.
Great Post Ben!
I'd like to add another one to your great list.
#11 – Get Uncomfortable.
If you want an amazing life and you're all about creating positive change, then learn to deal with, if not embrace, discomfort.
As an Exercise Scientist and Trainer I have spent much of the last twenty-five years helping people change their body. Smaller, bigger, lighter, leaner, more muscle, more flexibility, speed, power… Athletes, non-athletes, kids, mums, dads…..whatever they were after; that's what I did my best to deliver.
Early in my career I discovered that whether or not someone achieved their desired goals had very little to do with what was possible, or their genetic potential, and everything to do with their ability to deal with discomfort.
They say that every decision we make in life is in an effort to avoid pain, or gain pleasure.
Change is usually uncomfortable.
Keep up the great writing. I love your blog.
Phil – thanks. You’re seriously too kind… *smile*
Phil – thanks. You're seriously too kind… *smile*
Craig – great ideas and advice. Change is usually uncomfortable. Love it. Been there, done that, and continue to do so…be uncomfortable and create change.
Thanks for being here.
Craig – great ideas and advice. Change is usually uncomfortable. Love it. Been there, done that, and continue to do so…be uncomfortable and create change.
Thanks for being here.