
Multiple aggregates over different columns will be added if there are multiple GROUP BY columns. The super-aggregated column is represented by a NULL value.

The WITH ROLLUP modifier adds extra rows to the resultset that represent super-aggregate summaries. It means you had the bravery to test yourself, and the audacity to step outside your comfort zone. Understand that failure indicates courage. “It’s fine because the goal isn’t perfection, it’s consistent progress forward. Instead, take the next best action, do it, and move on. The goal is consistent progress forward, not perfectionĮven if your 60-minute workout gets cut down to 30 minutes, don’t abandon it because it doesn’t measure up to your ideal schedule. Once you get going, you can feel good about starting it and doing it. If you wait until you feel like doing something, you’ll remain inert. How you feel about doing something doesn’t need to get in the way of doing the deed. (p.255) Mood follows ActionĪ simple mantra you can use to get going. Just begin and in due time all your questions will be answered. It’s a natural reaction to placing yourself outside your comfort zone-but it’s not your friend. Stop unnecessarily overcomplicating things. But, understand that ultimately it’s not important and it’s a crutch. Yes, it’s important to do your own research, take responsibility for your decisions, experiment, and find what works best for you. Stop asking questions about all the gear you’ll need to do something. I served and I saw that service is joy.” Getting started Don’t Overcomplicate it In the words of Kahlil Gibran, “I slept and I dreamed that life is all joy. It provides a transcendent sense of purpose. Service is the magic bullet that fortifies our lives with meaning. Instead, give yourself freely and selflessly. Taking this approach will help keep you honest and infuse your quest with purpose and meaning that transcends self-seeking. This goes beyond the traditional ideals of “service” to include sharing your personal wisdom and experience that others may find useful. (pp.244–245)Īlthough a goal must carry great personal meaning, in my experience, the pursuit of that goal is best served when it is also in service to something beyond the self. The second “S” stands for service-oriented, adding a layer of depth and effectively bringing the system into the next generation.

Rich Roll expands to Peter Drucker’s famous SMART criteria for goal setting (Specific/ Measurable/ Attainable/ Relevant/ Time-bound) to SMARTS. This is a direct quote from the book because he just nailed it.ĭoing the above exercise allows you to set the right goal for yourself because you’ve put in the work and can now trust that “your instincts are trustworthy enough to set an optimal trajectory for yourself.” (p.242) Note: I love that this comes before you even set a goal. Slowly you are developing a more deliberate sense of objective clarity regarding your emotional landscape, your limiting thoughts and behaviours, and the greater potential that awaits you.” (p.242) You’re better able to disengage from the idle chatter of the pesky thinking mind. You’ve invested in reframing the story you tell yourself about yourself. “A convicted sense of clarity, infused with purpose.” (p224) Setting Goals You will have a more intuitive sense of what to do next. Build on the first entry daily, and protect this time as sacred. The pen and paper hold magic powers: it makes it real. Prioritize calm rumination as a daily practice.


(paraphrased from p.257) Journalingĭevote some time precious time to quiet reflection-meditation followed by journaling (Rich dedicates his morning to this). In times of trouble, take the next best action, and move on. The goal isn’t perfection, it’s consistent progress forward. This book will hit the mark for those willing to make a change in their life, diet, and question everything but runs the risk of sounding inauthentic to anyone with a closed mindset.
#Roll with it summary professional#
As a former professional swimmer, Rich Roll had a head start on making an athletic comeback, yet he had to challenge his way of living to overcome alcohol and unhappiness.
#Roll with it summary full#
An autobiography chalked full of lessons and meaning if you’re open and willing.
