Insights from ‘Triggers’ by Marshall Goldsmith Flashcards
According to Marshall Goldsmith, what happens if we do not create and control our environment?
Our environment creates and controls us, turning us into someone we may not recognize.
Fill in the blank: Identify _______ that lead to behaviors you want to change.
environmental triggers
True or False: A productive trigger is one that encourages behaviors you want to avoid.
False
How can one eliminate counterproductive triggers?
Remove or add resistance between you and the trigger, such as deleting content or placing devices out of reach.
Give an example of a counterproductive trigger one might eliminate.
Deleting political podcasts that cause agitation or keeping the phone in a different room to avoid distracting work emails.
What should you do when encountering a trigger you cannot eliminate?
Anticipate and mentally prepare by planning a response in advance.
Why would someone write down a list of counterproductive triggers each morning?
To anticipate and mentally prepare for potential triggers encountered throughout the day.
List one type of productive trigger that can help reinforce positive behaviors.
Objects in your environment, like fitness equipment placed visibly.
What role do digital reminders play as productive triggers?
They serve as regular prompts for desired behaviors, like app notifications or SMS reminders.
Describe one way people can serve as productive triggers.
Create a supportive network with people who promote and praise the behavior you’re striving for, like a fitness group chat.
Complete the statement: ‘Did I do my best to…?’
start work without procrastinating, avoid distractions, be patient and considerate.
How can ‘Active Questioning’ encourage behavioral change?
It makes you feel responsible for inaction, prompting you to persist and find alternative strategies.
What is the purpose of assigning a value from 0-10 in the Active Questioning ritual?
To reflect on your effort, driving improvement if scores are low due to discomfort with inaction.
True or False: Productive triggers are exclusively physical objects.
False
Name one benefit of the Active Questioning nighttime ritual.
It increases awareness of goals and prompts action throughout the day.
