1. If Then PLAN
1.1. Most People think that the most common mistake we make is not knowing WHAT to do
1.1.1. We know what needs to be done to reach a goal - we just don't manage to actually do it
1.2. Most common problem we run into trying to achieve a goal is missing opportunities to take action
1.2.1. If we want to succeed we literally need to learn how to seize the moment/oppotunity
1.3. 10th graders about to go on a summer break
1.3.1. Taking PSAT in the FALL
1.3.2. Gave them book of PSA practice tests
1.3.2.1. TOld them that it would be collected in Fall when they come back
1.3.3. 50% students
1.3.3.1. Asked to write When and Where they would work on these problems
1.3.3.1.1. Example
1.3.3.1.2. Did not get any reminders
1.3.3.1.3. Students Didn't even get to keep the piece of paper on which their plan was written
1.3.4. Results
1.3.4.1. One time If-The Plan
1.3.4.1.1. 250 problems
1.3.4.2. No Plan
1.3.4.2.1. 100 Problems
1.3.5. The planning took less than 2 minutes of their time
1.3.5.1. But doubled their performance
1.4. HOW TO DO if then Planning
1.4.1. What
1.4.2. When
1.4.3. Where
1.4.4. If condition
1.4.4.1. CUE
1.4.5. Then
1.4.5.1. Behavior
1.4.5.2. ACTION
1.5. Why does IF THEN SPECIFIC plan work
1.5.1. Links CUE and Behavior
1.5.1.1. Links the IF and THEN
1.5.2. CUE becomes highly activated in your brain.
1.5.2.1. Brain starts scanning environment for the IF trigger
1.5.2.1.1. happening below your awareness
1.5.2.1.2. Easily detected as it happens
1.5.3. Behavior becomes automatic
1.5.3.1. When THE If trigger occurs, the Then ACTION follows without conscious intent