Play a Bigger Game

Chapter 14 No action, no results

The final step in completing our play a bigger game matrix is to execute the action steps, as represented by the three boxes across the middle of the matrix (figure 10.1 on p. 105). In figure 14.1, overleaf, we have expanded these three boxes to allow sufficient room for you to write your responses. These are the most important action steps we can take to start playing a bigger game.

Let's work on the actions you need to implement. Think of the three critical actions you are going to need to take in order to make your goal a reality. Enter the first action in the lowest box on the left, the next action in the middle box and the final action in the top box.

Action is the key to getting results and creating amazing outcomes. We have all heard how actions speak louder than words. It's true. I don't want to hear what you might do — all that hot air about stuff that will never happen. I want to hear what you are doing, what action you are taking to get ahead, to become better, to play a bigger game. Actions are proof that you are in the game; that you're making an effort; that you're determined to make things happen. You cannot talk your way to better results; you have to do the work.

Now, simply writing out these actions will not make them a reality; we need to consider some other elements to ensure we follow through.

Figure 14.1: three critical ...