Make Malaysia GREAT:
Dealing
with the First Step Problem*
In our previous advert, we discussed about
Artificial Boundary - the automatic response at our mind level that gives us
what seemingly sounds like a good reason not to take action. In this message we
share with you how to stop Artificial Boundary before it strikes us by dealing
with the First Step Problem.
1. What is The First Step
Problem?
Have you bought a good book but yet to start
reading it? Is there anything in the home that is wanting for repair the past
many months – a dead bulb maybe? You want to make a call to your parents or
loved ones but did not? You have desire to further your education but yet to?
Want to register as a voter but never did? Or simply cannot stop looking at Facebook
or play computer games even it is way past your bedtime? These are First Step
Problems.
2. Why the First Step
Problem?
It is just there in our system. We just simply
don’t do. Most people are not aware of it. It is not procrastination although
it causes delay or no action taken at all. Procrastination affects those who
may have skills deficiency, fear, lack of motivation and the need for perfection.
First Step Problems strikes everyone even those without any of these symptoms.
Procrastinators know that they are procrastinating; we are oblivious to our
First Step Problem.
3. How to avoid the FIRST
STEP PROBLEM and TAKE THE FIRST STEP?
Firstly, be conscious of it. Admit that we do have
this problem. Once we are mindful of it, we can break its spell by following
the motto, “Just Do It.” List down both
big and small things we want and need to do. Add them into our daily things to
do list and take action. Yes, avoid overthinking, just do it! - TAKE THE FIRST
STEP! and make things happen.
At zubedy, our programs and activities draw
strength from our shared values and traditions. We believe that at heart, all
Malaysians want good things for themselves and for their brother and sister
Malaysians, simply because our nation cannot prosper as a whole if some of us
are left behind.
You and I, must Take The First Step and Make
Malaysia GREAT.
Let us add value,
Have a meaningful Wesak.
*The idea presented in this message is part of
our Making A Difference through P3 program’s core concepts.
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