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The CANI! Question
"One of the most important global beliefs that you and I can adopt is a belief that in order to succeed and be happy, we've got to be constantly improving the quality of our lives, constantly growing and expanding." To that end, motivational speaker Anthony Robbins coined the principle of CANI! - Constant And Never-ending Improvement.
"The essence of CANI! is gradual, even minute, continuous improvement that over the long term sculpts a masterpiece of colossal proportions," Robbins says.
Think about it. Small improvements over time can make a huge difference. That's good news for those of us who lead hectic, over-burdened, and time-challenged lives. Small improvements are doable. The CANI! question then becomes: What can I do, today, however small the action might be, to improve the quality of my life?
The key word is "today" because today leads into tomorrow and tomorrows lead to the future. One action leads to another and then to another and so forth until you have what it is you want.
Best of all, you don't have to tackle huge changes all at once (good for those of you who are slow to embrace change) nor do you have to cause an uproar in your life by making five changes at once. Although, sometimes you must; however that's a thought for another newsletter. It is the gradual, continuous improvement that is important here.
Slow and steady wins the race.
So, what can you do today to begin to sculpt your masterpiece?
- Exercise, even if it is just for ten minutes.
- Eat three servings of fruits and vegetables. Aim for four tomorrow.
- Read one chapter from a motivational book, or listen to a CD.
- Meet a friend for lunch.
- Help a peer in need.
- Attend a class.
- Give your children or spouse your undivided attention for ten minutes.
- Spend an extra five minutes with a patient or a client.
- Leave your credit card at home.
- Appreciate an employee.
"CANI! is a true discipline. It can't just be practiced every once in a while, when you feel like it. It must be a constant commitment backed up by action," says Robbins.
He continues by saying, "As an integral part of my commitment to CANI!, at the end of each day I ask myself these questions: What have I learned today? What did I contribute or improve? What did I enjoy? If every day you constantly improve your ability to enjoy your life, then you'll experience it at a level of richness most people never dream of."
The CANI! question: What can I do, today, however small the action might be, to improve the quality of my life?
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