Friday, September 16, 2011

Influence

I came across an interesting book called, Influencer: the power to change anything. The book really helps you define how to be successful when trying to change behavior.  If you are busy and want to watch a short video about the subject, check out this youtube video: Influencer

We all have a preconceived notion that its all about willpower.  When it is really having the right kind of influence around us. In the video we are told to use ourselves as a walking research subject, trying to find what works and doesn't work.  That its not about willpower, basically that is a myth.  This really made me think about how we traditionally try to change people's behaviors when it comes to their health.  Is it because they are lazy?  No...it is because they do not know how to get the right type of influence around them.