The thing that is irresistibly motivating me, the source of why I really get up in the morning. What's fueling my [[Unstoppable freight train of FUCK-YEAHness]]? ## Discover the Big Why using 5 Whys The Big Why started at Toyota as part of their quality management process. When something went wrong, the team got together, chose one "Why Master" who would ask the question and guide the team and then the team asked "Why?" five times. ## How to ask why Start with a current situation in your life and ask yourself why, five times. You might be surprised at the final answer, or you might realize that you’ve known the answer all along and simply needed a structured way to think about it. In some cases, five times might not be enough. If you’re not satisfied with the fifth answer, keep asking. | Question | Answer | |:----------|-------------:| | 1. Why do I want to do this? | ... | | 2. Why do I want to do this? | ... | | 3. Why do I want to do this? | ... | | 4. Why do I want to do this? | ... | | 5. Why do I want to do this? | ... | ## Exploring the Big Why behind Dopamine Fasting The Big Why behind going on a [[⭐️ Intermittent Dopamine Fasting]]. | Question | Answer | |:----------|-------------:| | 1. Why do I want to do this? | I want to do more high-value activities more easily| | 2. Why do I want to do this? | I want to get more work done| | 3. Why do I want to do this? | I can move on with my life| | 4. Why do I want to do this? | I want to move forward with my life| | 5. Why do I want to do this? | **I want to be my best, powerful and creative self**| ## Exploring the Big Why behind Exercise and Yoga The Big Why behind prioritizing Exercise and Yoga. | Question | Answer | |:----------|-------------:| | 1. Why do I want to do this? | I want to feel more balanced and energized | | 2. Why do I want to do this? | I want to feel less stressed and more focused | | 3. Why do I want to do this? | I want to feel good and relaxed | | 4. Why do I want to do this? | I want to feel more connected to myself and the world around me | | 5. Why do I want to do this? | I want to have more creative, expanding energy | | 6. Why do I want to do this? | **I want to have more creative and fun experiences in my life** | ^f048cf ## How the Big Why relatest to the ONE thing We need to keep that motivation front and center at all times, because it will inform our answer to the Focusing Question and keep us on course. Try it today: Ask yourself why five times, and then ask: “What’s [[The ONE Thing]] I can do such that by doing it everything else will be easier or unnecessary?” ## References - https://www.the1thing.com/blog/the-one-thing/how-to-prioritize-your-life-with-2-simple-questions/