HAVE YOU USED THE $2 RULE?
A FUN WAY TO REINFORCE ACCOUNTABILITY
How much is living “above the line” in the zones of accountability and responsibility worth to you and your family? One company discovered it was worth about $250,000. They saw the cost of dealing “below the line” in the zones of blame, shame, and justification, when they implemented the $2 Rule, a concept recommended by the great systems engineer Dr. Edwards Deming to Marshall Thurber of the Thurber Institute. Thurber implemented the $2 Rule with a Fortune 500 company he was advising, strategically placing jars throughout the company’s offices for 90 days. Any time employees were dealing below the line, they had to put $2 in a jar. If they didn’t recognize it themselves, a coworker could ask, “Was that dealing below the line?” If the offender agreed, he or she would add $2 to the jar.
And you know what happened to the productivity of that company? It went through the roof — so much that everyone received a raise at the end of the year. We’ve used the same $2 Rule with our family while on our Family Retreats with a Purpose. (If you missed it, be sure to check out the June issue of the newsletter, where you can learn how to plan your own Family Retreats with a Purpose. Go to WealthIn3D.com. ) For example, say the Andrew family is on a trip, and we get ready to get on the boat for scuba diving. If we notice
and it wouldn’t have done any good to bring it,” we would say, “No, you needed to be responsible and get a new strap at the dive shop, and that’s $2 in the jar!” If she were to say, “You know me, I’m always forgetting. You have to remind me,” she’d be dealing in the zone of shame; she’d owe $2. Instead, she could deal above the line and say, “Oh, sorry I blew it. Why don’t you all get on the boat, and I’m going to pay the driver to take me back to the
dive shop. Tonight, banana splits are on me because you had to
Mindy’s mask is missing, and she were to say, “Well I would have remembered to bring it, but Aaron was bugging me so I forgot,” she’d owe $2 in the jar.
wait!” Now that would be taking responsibility!
You may want to use the $2 Rule to reinforce accountability and responsibility within your
If she were to say, “Well, I broke the strap yesterday when we were snorkeling,
own family. It’s a fun way to incentivize 3 Dimensional Wealth behavior.
By the end of the 90 days, they had collected over a quarter of a million dollars.
CHANGING THE SCOPE OF EXERCISE LIVE LONGER AND STRONGER
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be challenging, but it’s an essential part of your Habits of Abundance! When you exercise, eat well, and take care of your mental health, you have more energy to give to yourself and others. Of course, you don’t want to overdo it on your workouts. If you’re approaching middle age or your golden years, consider these exercise options to keep your body strong and prevent age-related illnesses. WALKING OR JOGGING Taking a stroll around the neighborhood or a few laps around the park can help build stamina, strengthen lower body muscles, and help fight against bone diseases like osteoporosis. If you want to sweat it out some more, jogging might be a great alternative. But remember to be kind to your joints: Walk at a pace you’re comfortable with, wear supportive shoes,
take breaks as needed, and walk on soft surfaces, like tracks or grass.
GARDENING While gardening doesn’t seem as vigorous as other exercises, it is a hearty physical activity. Digging around in the dirt is actually great for your immune system, and it strengthens your arms, legs/knees, and balance. Mycobacterium vaccae, which is a bacteria commonly found in gardening soil, can alleviate symptoms of allergies, asthma, and even psoriasis. CYCLING Whether it be in a class or outdoors, cycling can be very beneficial for stiff or sore joints. You’re able to get your blood flowing and build muscles in the front and back of your legs as well as your hips. Your arms are also strengthened due to the resistance of balancing your arms and shoulders to steer.
YOGA Holding a series of poses can stretch and strengthen your muscles, tendons, and ligaments. It also helps lower heart rate and blood pressure and can even relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression. For older adults, a well-rounded workout that consists of endurance, strength, balance and flexibility can help in many ways. Some can even be fun!
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