REASON 3: Lack of Follow-Up

“You’re still an eager learner!” said the entrepreneur with a laugh. “Sounds like you’re really getting some value out of what you’ve been learning.”

“I am,” said the author, “even beyond my golf game. The idea of actually applying and benefiting from everything I learn is very appealing. According to my notes here, you said the third reason people don’t put their knowledge into action is lack of follow-up.”

“Yes,” said Phil. “Since some people, after they are exposed to something new, don’t have a follow-up plan, guess what happens?”

“I bet they revert back to old habits,” said the author.

“Bingo,” said Phil. “People need a follow-up plan to put their know-how into action. That’s exactly what I did with Suzanne. ...

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