The Mental Shift with Spencer Keife: Recent Episodes
Spencer Keife
Spencer Keife is the author of the book "The Mental Shift" and host of the podcast, "The Mental Shift".
As a kid, I was always looking for new and innovative ways to do something better, faster, more efficiently. I carry those traits with me today and I have gathered and learned so many more along the way. As a lifestyle entrepreneur and author, I aspire to leave an impact on those I come in contact with to make the world we live in a better place.
In the last few years I have figured out a way to hone in on how to tackle my own mind not get distracted or procrastinate and make the most out of every opportunity. It is very easy to drag tasks on for hours and hours if you don’t have the proper tools that you need to succeed. Having the ability to focus on the tasks at hand and completing them quicker than you anticipated them taking allows for more time to be freed up throughout your day in which you can then get more things done. It turns into a vicious cycle of accomplishing tasks quicker and more efficiently .
Getting more done in less time comes down to three things:
1. Obligation scheduling.
2 Effective efficiency. 3. Present focus.
An inventory of never-completed projects, initiatives and objectives doesn’t get you to success. Learning to actually finish your mission is one of the best lessons you’ll learn as an entrepreneur.
Finish what you start with these five steps.
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Decide to finish.
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Make a plan.
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Start.
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Make your deadlines.
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Don’t just finish, complete.
We're told from a very early age that patience is a virtue. However, very few of us are ever really shown or taught how to be patient. Patience is not something we have; it is something we consciously do. Patience is like any other hard-earned discipline: The more we practice it, the more patient we become. To be successful, we need patience when it comes to employee relations, business negotiations and communications, as well as achievement of the strategic goals we've set. Further, we have to remain calm amid the big and small twists and turns that come with life. It is only through being patient that we can truly learn from the curve balls which get thrown in our path. Here are eight benefits of practicing patience:
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Positive rewards
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Smart decision-making
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Builds reputation
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Self-possession
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Tolerance
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Hope
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Positive team culture
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Excellence
Patience takes time and conscious effort to master, but impatience can lead to our demise. As Thomas Edison said, “Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.”
In this episode, I will explain to you a very interesting fact that all successful people have in common. It’s actually more than just a fact, its an entire theory called, “The Iceberg Theory of Success” and I will explain this to you to show you how important it is to do whatever it takes on your path to success. Don’t be in a hurry to get to the top. Focus on your foundation. Focus on what below the surface. Allow the iceberg to grow through your hard work and dedication. If you try to build the top of your iceberg to quickly without having a solid foundation below it, your iceberg may crack and collapse. Be patient. Work hard. Give the maximum amount of effort and you will live in the Iceberg Theory of Success.
The “power of positive thinking” is a popular concept, and sometimes it can feel a little cliché. But there are many positive effects to positive thinking such as reduced stress, more confidence, better health, and improved moods.
There are many ways to define positive thinking. It could be having a positive image of yourself, talking positively about yourself or being generally optimistic through life but these are all pretty general and basic. If you want to be effective with your positive thinking you will need more concrete ways to do so to help you through the process.
Here are the 7 best tips that I found for positive thinking.
- Start the day with a positive affirmation
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Focus on the good things, however small they may be.
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Find Humor in negative situations
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Turn your shortcomings into learning opportunities.
- Transform negative self-talk into positive self-talk
- Focus on the present.
- Surround yourself with positive friends and mentors.
There are going to be many times in life where you must make the choice to follow what makes you truly happy or to choose to constantly be worried about what pleases everyone else.
It may be difficult to go against what others may say will make you happy but you have to know who you are and what it is that you want out of your life.
You must have a clear vision and commit to it. You know yourself better than anyone. You know what emotions you are experiencing. You know you.
These are the things that I found that will help you identify true happiness.
Effort is a majorly overlooked key to success and it is rarely talked about. Effort will ensure that you make the most out of every day of your life.
Effort is the only thing needed in order for you to be successful and get to where you want to go in life, but it sure is an absolute must and something that lacks in many people who desire massive amounts of success.
This is a n episode dedicated to the importance of effort and how to put forth your best effort.
The average human has an 8 second attention span which is less than that of a goldfish which is why honing in your ability to focus has never been more important than now.
When I was a kid I struggled with ADHD and I was told that I would need drugs to keep my mind able to focus. Not wanting to be hooked on pills my whole life, I knew that I had to find a way to control my mind on my own.
These are the 5 skills that I learned to maximize my ability to focus and to accomplish anything in life.
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Prepare Your Brain
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Understand Where Your Focus Needs To Be
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Unplug
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Exercise Your Mind
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Take Action
The first step to making the most out of life is to decide what it is that you want to accomplish. Know what it is that you want to do and go after it. The second is to expect the most out of life. Life is here to serve you and you must expect it too or else life will just pass you by in the blink of an eye. The next step is to slow down and live your life. Stop rushing through life thinking that you are missing something. The only thing you are missing is your own life. Fourth, is that rules are meant to be broken. Why should you just follow the rules without questioning their validity first? Regret nothing in life. You cant go back and change. You can't get a do over. SO go forward and embrace who you are. Lastly, you are not alone. You have people around you who will support you and keep you going, Keep those people close.
There is a difference between being talented and being ambitious. Having talent is when you have a natural aptitude or skill toward something and can accel at it. Talent is a gift that some one has when it comes to doing something. Then there is ambition. Ambition is a strong desire to do or achieve something regardless of you skill level. Ambition is a desire coupled with determination and hard work. Which is more important? Talent or ambition? Talent means nothing if you don't have the ambition to follow it up with.
How do you know if you are being persistent or tenacious? They are both good traits to have but which one is better? Which on is a characteristic that you would like to add to your portfolio of traits? If it were me it would be tenacity. Being persistent is like having business cards with you in case you run into someone and want to give them your card where being tenacious is when you go out searching for people to give your card to and to pitch new prospects. Simply put, you don't just promote your brand, you become your brand.
There are many time sin our life where we need to decide to do one thing over another. That one decision that may change our lives forever. Where we are presented with the "easy way" or the hard way. The way that keeps us comfortable and allows for us to continue to coast through life or that decision that could make a huge impact on our every day lives. Many of us will not make the sacrifice to do the difficult task or the less desirable thing because we don't want to break out of our comfort zone. Dave Ramsey once said, "If you will live like no one else today, later you can live like no one else." These words are so unbelievably true.
Many of us pride ourselves on being authentic, but authenticity is a tricky term. Authenticity involves a sincere effort to go inside ourselves and uncover what we are actually experiencing, and then communicate that. Being real ties into being able to accept who you are and embrace it. When the judgement comes your way, it gets immediately deflected because you are accepting of who you are. Remember this, you are YOU. That is never going to change. You are always going to be in the same body, so why not embrace it? Don't try to be someone else, that spot is already taken, but your spot is free and to only be occupied by you.
Lucky number 13 for The Mental Shift Podcast. Own Your Losses. When you get caught up and you slip and fall, don't be ashamed. Own your losses. Be proud of it. It is a character builder. It builds value in the wins and successes. It is your life. Own every moment of it. Don't care about what anyone thinks. Their opinions don't matter.
This is the 12th episode of The Mental Shift Podcast titled: Overcoming Procrastination. This is an episode for those who feel like they fall into the clutches of procrastination and cant seem to find a way to break free. Procrastination can be a dream killer, but with the right tips and tricks and the right mindset, you can overcome and beat procrastination and accomplish your goals.
These are the steps that I have found to be the most helpful to taking down procrastination and winning in your life.
In Episode 11, I talk about how important it is to the success in your life to have a mentor and to always be learning. Find a mentor that is living the life that you want or a series of mentors that you can learn from to help you reach the next level. Your Mentor can be someone that you interact with directly or indirectly. It doesn't have to be face to face interaction. Use online videos, books, or other sources as mentors as well. A way that you can learn new skills and continue to grow regardless of where you are or who you know. Mentors will be able to give you the knowledge that you need to get to where you want to be in life much quicker than through trial and error while trying to figure most things out on your own. A mentor will expedite the process.
his is Episode number 10. We hit double digits! I am pumped to have made it this far. Thank you all so much for your support. Episode 10 is about not being a clock puncher. A clock puncher is a person who, when they get to work they are constantly watching the clock, counting down the minutes until they go home. In this episode I help the clock punchers identify what makes them one and how to get over that hurdle to maintain positive vibes and forward momentum in their career. Thank you all for listening.
This is episode number 9 of The Mental Shift Podcast, Living Fearlessly With Courage. It is a great episode for those looking to overcome the "stage fright" of pursuing your dreams and overthinking what could happen. Don't worry about the "what-ifs". Worry about what happens when you don't even try. Don't worry about what others think. Only you are in control of your life and you need to have the courage to be yourself. You have what it takes to be great. Go out there and live fearlessly with courage.
This is an episode of intensity and passion. It is an episode about finding your WHY. What is your why? What is your purpose? What is the reason for doing what you do? What drives you? What keeps you going even when you feel like giving up? If you can find this, it will be your WHY. When you feel like giving up, your WHY will keep you going. It will keeping you pushing towards the finish line to achieve greatness. Write it down, take it with you, so that you can remind yourself when you hit a bump in the road and you feel like quitting. Your WHY will allow for you to become the version of yourself that you can be. Find out what it is and you are halfway there. The other half is action:)
This is the 7th episode of The Mental Shift Podcast. Why Setting Goals Matters. Goals are what take us forward in life. They are the oxygen to our dreams. At the End of the day, goals are what give us direction so that we aren't just moving aimlessly through life. They give us the ability to focus and plan our next move. Goals allow for you to outline the steps it takes to reach a certain target. To reach your vision. Goals are what allow for you to track your progress and allow you to keep score as you move through life. Set goals, write them down and continue to push towards accomplishing them. Goals are a key point to winning at life. Use goals to give you a concrete endpoint to aim for. Put 100% of your effort into your goals and you will win in life.
Your brain has incredible powers. So many people believe that we only use a maximum of 10% of our brain power at any given time. One fact, that is very off putting is the fact that our brain, on average, generates about 50,000 thoughts a day and out of those 50,000 thoughts, about 70% of them are negative. Which obviously, isn't something we should be proud of. We need to make a change as a society and focus on having positive thoughts as often as possible. This episode is about how we can do that.
This is the 5th episode of The Mental Shift Podcast. How to Overcome Fear Fear is crippling. Fear will kill your dreams Fear is a cancer. Overcome fear to win at life. Use it as a tool, us it as leverage to win. Using fear as an excuse is being selfish. You have to maximize your life by overcoming fear. You can do it. You have what it takes. Thank you all for listening to The Mental Shift Podcast
This is our 4th episode of The Mental Shift Podcast! So excited that we are getting these episodes out to you guys and I will definitely keep them coming! This one is called, Be Unapologetically you. Be yourself. Don't worry about judgements. Move forward and win! Be sure to look for my book, The Mental Shift, at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. ---- ►Where to follow and listen to Spencer Keife: Website: https://www.SpencerKeife.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/spencerkeife Facebook: https://facebook.com/spencerkeife Twitter: https://twitter.com/spencerkeife iTunes: https://goo.gl/Pa2kBC Google Play: https://goo.gl/153CJ3 Soundcloud: https://goo.gl/FGShie The Mental Shift Book: https://goo.gl/S8jCPn Thank you for watching this video—Please Share it. I like to read comments so please leave a comment and… ► Subscribe to My Channel: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-TEN08zLnaJ9Q7h6GTJd7g?sub_confirmation=1 Everything that occurs in your life starts with you and the choices you make. Every choice you make has an effect on the outcome of your vision. Set your intent for success on every level both mentally and physically. Live your life with passion and purpose. Love those around you. Show gratitude. Give to others. Go fearlessly forward. Listen to your inner voice - go with your gut. Never stop hustling. Never stop working towards the life you want. It is out there, you just have to go get it. Start now. You're in charge.
This is the 3rd episode of The Mental Shift Podcast. The Power of Passion. What drives you? What motivates and inspires you? Have you ever done something where hours pass but it feels like only minutes? Many times passion gets mistaken for a hobby. Like playing the guitar for one person may be a hobby but it could be a passion for another person. Having a passion and pursuing it can be like magnets attracting supporters, mentors, helpers, and more. Passion is critical to happiness. Whether it be video games, camping, fishing, cooking, knitting, or whatever it may be, having a passion for what you do is key to reaching the peak of happiness with what you do. A passion gives you a reason to keep learning and growing. Passion will keep you going even when you feel like giving up. Thank you all for listening to The Mental Shift Podcast
This is episode #2, Why You Shouldn't Give Up. This is a true story on how I gave up on an opportunity that I had in front of me and how it affected my life. I talk about reasons why you shouldn't give up on the opportunities you have in front of you. Be sure to stay tuned for more episodes! It is available on iTunes, Google Play, Soundcloud, practically anywhere! Be sure to stay tuned for more! Also, Be sure to look for my book, The Mental Shift, at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Check these out: https://www.SpencerKeife.com https://instagram.com/spencerkeife https://facebook.com/spencerkeife https://twitter.com/spencerkeife
Hey everyone! This was our very first episode of The Mental Shift Podcast. I am very excited to have the opportunity to be able to lay out all of my life experiences and share tips and tools that I learn along the way with you. My goal is to spread and positive, uplifting, and motivational message to all. I am incredibly grateful to be able to take this journey with you and grow as an individual and help others grow as well. This episode is a about who I am, why I started this podcast and what you can expect going forward as you listen to this podcast. It is available on iTunes, Google Play, Soundcloud, practically anywhere! Be sure to stay tuned for more! Also, Be sure to look for my book, The Mental Shift, at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Check these out: https://www.SpencerKeife.com https://instagram.com/spencerkeife https://facebook.com/spencerkeife https://twitter.com/spencerkeife