ACE Podcast: Recent Episodes
Raun Shephard
The ace of spades is the highest playing card in a deck and represents becoming our highest and best self.
Unlock 'Time Management Mastery: Own Your Time' here at the '1% Better Daily Podcast'. I'm your guide, Taylor, ready to journey with you into the heart of effective time management.
Time is our most precious resource, yet it slips through our fingers, filled with the 'busy' but not the 'productive'. Today, we flip the script. It’s about owning your time, not just spending it.
Imagine a day where every hour serves your goals, where priorities are clear, and distractions fade away. That day is possible with intention and strategy.
Start with the night before: plan your top three priorities for the next day. This clarity transforms decision-making and sets a purpose-driven tone from the moment you wake up.
Remember, mastering time isn’t about cramming more into your day; it’s about crafting more life into your hours.
Dive deeper into taking control of your time by staying tuned to '1% Better Daily'. Let’s master our minutes and own our days.
On episode 625, embark on 'The Art of Goal Setting: Dreams to Reality' with the '1% Better Daily Podcast'. I’m charting the course from aspiration to achievement.
Goal setting isn’t just about wishful thinking; it’s about crafting a blueprint for your dreams. It’s transforming the intangible into tangible steps, turning 'someday' into 'today'.
Visualize your dream. Now, break it down. What’s the first step? It’s about making your goals SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.
Pick one goal for this month. Write it down. Make it SMART. Then, identify one action you can take this week to move closer. Small steps lead to big leaps.
Remember, the art of goal setting is the secret to unlocking your potential. Your dreams are valid and achievable.
Stay tuned to '1% Better Daily' for more strategies on living intentionally. Let’s turn our dreams into reality, one goal at a time."
Welcome to 'Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Claim Your Space' on the '1% Better Daily Podcast'. I’m here to shine a light on that shadow of doubt and guide you to stand tall in your deserved spot.
Imposter syndrome whispers that you’re not good enough, that you don’t belong. But here’s the truth: you’ve earned your place through hard work, talent, and perseverance
Imagine the strength that comes from owning your achievements, from recognizing the value you bring. That power is within you, waiting to break free from the chains of doubt.
Today, make a list of your top five achievements, no matter how big or small. Reflect on the journey, the effort, and the skill each one took. Let this be a reminder of your capability and worth.
Remember, overcoming imposter syndrome isn’t about proving yourself to others; it’s about affirming your place to yourself.
Tune in to '1% Better Daily' for more empowering insights. Together, let’s claim our space, silence the doubt, and step into our power.
Step into 'The Boundless Benefits of Journaling' on the '1% Better Daily Podcast'. I’m here to guide you through the transformative power of putting pen to paper.
Journaling isn’t just about recording events; it's a pathway to deeper self-awareness, a tool for untangling thoughts, and a canvas for envisioning your future.
Imagine a space where you can converse with your innermost self, explore your thoughts without judgment, and celebrate your successes. That's the sanctuary journaling provides.
Kickstart your journaling journey today by writing about a moment you felt proud or a challenge you overcame. Notice the clarity and connection to your inner strength this simple act brings.
Remember, the act of journaling is like planting seeds of awareness that grow into trees of insight and understanding.
Join us again on '1% Better Daily' for more life-enhancing practices. Let’s unlock the boundless benefits of journaling, together, one page at a time.
Welcome to 'Building Bulletproof Confidence: The Inner Game', right here on the '1% Better Daily Podcast'. Today we're unlocking the secrets to an unshakeable self-belief.
Confidence isn't just a trait some are born with; it's a skill, crafted and honed from the inside out. It's about mastering the inner game, turning self-doubt into self-assurance with every step you take.
Imagine facing challenges not with fear, but with the certainty that you can overcome them. This starts by affirming your worth, embracing your strengths, and learning from every setback.
Here’s a quick win for today: Stand in front of a mirror, look yourself in the eye, and say three things you're proud of achieving. Feel the power of your own support.
Remember, building bulletproof confidence is a journey of small, daily victories. Trust in your ability to grow and shine.
For more strategies on strengthening your inner game, keep tuning into '1% Better Daily'. Let’s build that bulletproof confidence, one day at a time."
Dive into 'The Strength in Forgiveness: Heal and Move Forward' on the '1% Better Daily Podcast'. I'm guiding you through one of life's most powerful and transformative acts: forgiveness.
Forgiveness isn’t about condoning wrongs; it's about freeing yourself from the chains of resentment. It’s a gift you give yourself, a key to unlocking peace and moving forward with grace.
Imagine carrying a backpack filled with stones of anger and betrayal. With each act of forgiveness, you remove a stone, lightening your load and empowering your journey.
Today, think of a minor grievance you can release. Acknowledge the hurt, decide to forgive, and notice the shift within. This small step is a leap towards healing and inner freedom.
Remember, the strength in forgiveness lies in its capacity to heal your heart and pave the way for new beginnings.
Tune into '1% Better Daily' for more pathways to emotional wellness. Let’s embrace forgiveness, heal, and move forward, together."
Welcome to 'Creating a Culture of Accountability' on the '1% Better Daily Podcast'. I’m here to guide you through building a foundation of trust and responsibility, both for yourself and within your team.
Accountability isn’t about pointing fingers; it’s about owning your actions and their outcomes. It's the glue that binds commitment to results, turning 'I should' into 'I did'.
Imagine a world where everyone follows through on their promises. Where tasks are completed not just for personal gain but for the collective success. That’s the power of a culture of accountability.
Start small: Set a daily goal, share it with someone for accountability, and reflect on your progress at the end of the day. This simple act can revolutionize your productivity and reliability.
Remember, accountability is contagious. By modeling it, you inspire others to follow suit, creating a ripple effect of integrity and achievement.
Stay tuned to '1% Better Daily' for more insights on elevating your life and work. Let’s build a culture of accountability, together, one commitment at a time."
Step into 'The Secret of Self-Discipline: Unlock Your Potential' on the '1% Better Daily Podcast'.
I'm here to unfold the blueprint to mastering self-discipline, the key to unlocking a world of possibilities.
Self-discipline is not about deprivation; it’s the ultimate form of self-love.
It’s choosing your long-term goals over short-term gratification, shaping a future you’ll thank yourself for.
Visualize achieving a goal you’ve set.
Feels incredible, right? That’s the power of self-discipline.
It starts with setting clear, actionable goals and breaking them down into daily steps.
Commit to one small discipline today.
It could be as simple as reading for 20 minutes, meditating in the morning, or organizing your workspace.
It’s these small victories that pave the way to great achievements.
Remember, every act of self-discipline reinforces the belief in yourself and your dreams.
Tune into '1% Better Daily' for more secrets to unleashing your full potential.
Embrace self-discipline, and watch as doors to your best life swing wide open.
Welcome to 'Finding Your Purpose: The Journey Within' on the '1% Better Daily Podcast'.
I'm here to guide you on the most important voyage of all – the quest to discover your true calling.
Finding your purpose isn’t about searching outwardly.
It’s an inward journey, a dive deep into the heart of what makes you, you.
It’s about connecting with your passions, your values, and your unique gifts.
Think of this moment as the first step.
Ask yourself, what brings me joy?
What am I naturally drawn to?
These questions are the keys to unlocking your purpose, the compass guiding you towards fulfillment.
Today, take ten minutes to reflect on what truly matters to you.
Write it down.
There’s power in seeing your purpose take shape on paper.
Remember, the journey to finding your purpose is ongoing, a path paved with curiosity and courage.
Keep tuning into '1% Better Daily' for more guidance on living with intention.
Let’s embark on this journey within, together, discovering our purpose, one step at a time."
Dive into 'The Thrive-Survive Mindset: Living Fully' on the '1% Better Daily Podcast'.
I'm here to shift gears from mere survival to absolute thriving.
Too often, we find ourselves stuck in survival mode, navigating life’s challenges with just enough energy to get by.
But what if I told you there’s another way?
A way to not just endure, but to flourish and live fully.
Thriving begins with a mindset shift.
It’s about seeing challenges as opportunities for growth, embracing change, and pursuing passions with purpose.
Your mission today: Identify one small action that makes you feel alive.
It could be a hobby, a walk in nature, or a meaningful conversation.
Do it.
Feel the difference as you move from surviving to thriving.
Remember, life isn’t just about weathering storms but learning to dance in the rain.
Tune in to '1% Better Daily' for more insights into unlocking your full potential.
Let’s embrace the thrive-survive mindset together, and start living fully.
Step into 'Mindful Eating: Nourish Body and Soul', right here on the '1% Better Daily Podcast'.
I'm here to open the door to a more conscious, connected dining experience.
In the rush of our daily lives, meals often become mindless, eaten on the go or while multitasking.
Yet, there's a simple, transformative practice: mindful eating.
It's not just about what you eat, but how you eat, tasting each bite, and getting the nutrients you need.
Imagine your next meal.
Before diving in, take a moment.
Look at your food, smell its aromas, and take a slow, intentional bite.
Feel the textures, taste the flavors, and listen to your body's hunger and fullness signals.
Challenge for today: Choose one meal to eat mindfully.
Turn off all distractions.
This act of presence can change your relationship with food, turning every meal into a moment of gratitude and connection.
Remember, mindful eating isn’t just feeding your body; it’s feeding your soul.
For more pathways to a fulfilling life, stay tuned to '1% Better Daily'.
Together, let’s nourish every part of our being.
Welcome to 'Elevate Your Energy: Vitality Boosting Techniques' on the '1% Better Daily Podcast'.
I'm here to guide you through simple yet powerful ways to uplift your energy levels and enhance your overall vitality.
Feeling drained isn’t just about lack of sleep; it's often about how we manage our energy throughout the day.
Today, we're focusing on small shifts that can lead to big changes in how energetic you feel.
First up, hydration.
Starting your day with a glass of water can kickstart your metabolism and wake up your body.
Next, let's talk movement.
A five-minute stretch or a brisk walk can dramatically increase your energy by getting your blood flowing.
Now, for your mental energy, take short, tech-free breaks.
Just a few minutes away from screens can reduce fatigue and boost your focus.
And don’t forget about the power of deep breathing—oxygenate your brain for an instant energy lift.
Incorporate these techniques today.
Notice which ones make the biggest difference for you.
Remember, your energy is your life force; nurture it, and watch how it transforms every aspect of your day.
For more tips on living your best, most vibrant life, keep tuning into '1% Better Daily'.
Together, we'll elevate our energy and unlock our full potential.
Dive into 'The Power of Pause: Rest and Recharge' on the '1% Better Daily Podcast'.
I'm inviting you to slow down and discover the strength of taking a pause.
In a world that celebrates constant motion, pausing is a rebellious act.
It's not about stopping progress; it's about boosting it.
By pausing, we give ourselves the space to breathe, reflect, and realign with our goals.
Imagine putting short pauses into your day—a moment of silence before starting your car, a deep breath before answering an email, or a minute of mindfulness between meetings.
These brief moments can shift your mental and emotional state, boosting clarity and creativity.
Today, let's practice the power of pause together.
Find three opportunities to intentionally pause, even for just 30 seconds.
Notice the difference in how you feel and approach your tasks afterward.
Remember, in the rhythm of life, the pause between notes creates the melody.
Embrace these moments of rest and recharge.
They're part of your journey, not interruptions.
Join us again for more insights on living with intention on '1% Better Daily'.
Let's rediscover the power of pause together, one moment at a time.
Welcome to 'Breaking Bad Habits: A Step-by-Step Guide', right here on the '1% Better Daily Podcast'. I'm on a mission to help you replace those pesky habits with ones that empower and uplift you.
We all have them—habits we wish we could shake off. The secret? It's not just about willpower; it's about strategy. Today, we're breaking it down into manageable steps.
First, identify the trigger. What sparks your bad habit? Awareness is your first tool for change. Next, create a plan. What positive action can you replace the bad habit with? This is key to forming new neural pathways.
Now, commit to just one day without the habit. Just one. It’s about small victories, building momentum. And if you slip? Forgive yourself and start again. Progress, not perfection, is the goal.
Remember, every day is a new opportunity to rewrite your story. Your habits don't define you; your actions to change them do.
Tune into 'The Art of Deep Listening: Connect Better' on the '1% Better Daily Podcast'.
I'm here to unlock the secret to meaningful connections in a world full of noise.
Deep listening is more than hearing words; it's about fully engaging with the essence of another's experience.
It’s the bridge to understanding and empathy, transforming every interaction into an opportunity for connection.
Imagine the last conversation you had.
Were you listening to understand, or waiting to respond?
Today, challenge yourself: In your next conversation, listen with the intent to truly hear.
Observe the shift in the depth of connection.
Deep listening isn’t passive; it's an active, purposeful choice.
It requires silencing your inner chatter to make space for another's voice.
This is where true connection begins.
Remember, every conversation is a chance to connect on a deeper level.
Through the art of deep listening, we foster relationships that are richer, more meaningful, and ultimately, more fulfilling.
Stay tuned to '1% Better Daily' for more insights into enhancing your relationships and your life.
Let’s connect better, one conversation at a time.
Welcome to 'The Magic of Minimalism: Simplify Your Life', right here on the '1% Better Daily Podcast'.
Today, we’re embarking on a journey towards simplicity and clarity.
Minimalism isn’t just about owning fewer possessions.
It’s about making more room in your life for what truly matters.
Imagine your space, your time, your mind, free from clutter. That’s the magic of minimalism.
Now, think of one area in your life overwhelmed by excess.
It could be your closet, your schedule, or even your digital spaces.
Today, take the first step: choose one thing to let go of.
Notice the relief that comes from making that space.
Minimalism is a path, not a destination.
Each step you take towards simplifying your life brings you closer to your true priorities.
It’s about choosing quality over quantity, experience over possession.
Remember, every item, every commitment you release, frees you a little more.
It’s not just about space in your home, but space in your life for growth, for peace, for joy.
For more insights on living a fuller, more meaningful life with less, keep tuning into '1% Better Daily'.
Let’s embrace the magic of minimalism together.
You're tuning into 'Navigating Life Transitions: Embrace Change' on the '1% Better Daily Podcast'.
I'm here to guide you through the seas of change to the shores of new beginnings.
Life is a series of transitions.
Some we choose, others choose us.
But it's not the change itself that defines us; it's how we respond to it.
Today, we're learning to embrace change, to see it as an opportunity for growth and transformation.
Imagine viewing change not as a threat but as an invitation.
An invitation to grow, to learn, to become more resilient.
The first step?
Acceptance.
Acknowledge the change.
Your action for today: Identify one change you're facing.
Ask yourself, 'What’s one positive outcome this change could bring?'
Focus on that possibility.
Remember, every transition is a bridge to a new chapter of your life.
Cross it with courage, and you’ll find wonders on the other side.
Stay with '1% Better Daily' for more insights into embracing life's inevitable changes.
Together, let's turn transitions into triumphs.
Welcome to 'The Gratitude Attitude: Transform Your Outlook' on the '1% Better Daily Podcast'.
Today, we're diving into how gratitude can revolutionize your life.
Gratitude isn’t just thankfulness.
It’s a perspective shift, a way to find light even on the darkest days.
It’s seeing the opportunity in obstacles and the lesson in losses.
Imagine starting and ending each day by noting five things you’re grateful for.
Simple, right?
But this small habit can dramatically shift your mindset, opening your eyes to abundance all around.
Challenge for today: Express gratitude to someone.
A message, a call, a note.
Watch how this act not only transforms their day but yours as well.
Remember, a gratitude attitude doesn’t just change the way you see the world; it changes the world you see.
For more life-enhancing strategies, keep listening to '1% Better Daily'.
Let’s cultivate gratitude together, transforming our outlook, one thank you at a time.
Step into 'Financial Fitness: Wealth-Building Basics' on the '1% Better Daily Podcast'.
I'm here to jumpstart your journey to financial freedom.
Think of your financial health like physical fitness: it’s not about quick fixes; it’s about consistent habits.
Today, we’re getting back to basics, setting the foundation for wealth that lasts.
First step? Budgeting. Not a constraint, but a tool to empower your spending. Know where your money is going, and you take the first step towards control.
Next, start saving, no matter how small.
Think of savings as paying your future self.
Even a little adds up over time, paving the way for investment and growth.
Remember, financial fitness is a marathon, not a sprint.
Small, daily improvements lead to long-term prosperity.
For more tips on building a healthier financial future, stay tuned to '1% Better Daily'.
Let’s grow our wealth, one day at a time.
Dive into 'Unlocking Authentic Leadership: Lead with Vision' on the '1% Better Daily Podcast'.
I’m here to guide you towards leading with integrity and purpose.
Authentic leadership is not about titles or hierarchy; it's about vision, values, and the courage to stay true to them.
It's about inspiring others by being genuinely you.
Today, ask yourself:
What values drive me?
How can I align my actions with my vision to inspire and lead?
Authenticity is magnetic; it draws people and opportunities towards you.
Identify one step you can take today to lead more authentically.
Maybe it’s having a conversation with your team, sharing your vision, or taking a stand for what you believe in.
Remember, the most powerful leaders are those who lead with vision and authenticity, not authority.
Stay tuned to '1% Better Daily' for more insights into becoming the leader you were meant to be.
Lead with vision, lead with heart.
Let's focus on unlocking authentic leadership and lead with vision.
Unlock 'Peak Productivity: Secrets of High Performers' on today's episode of the '1% Better Daily Podcast'.
I'm here to reveal how the best in the business reach their highest point of productivity.
High performers know the secret: it's not about just working harder; it's about working smarter too.
They prioritize ruthlessly, focusing on tasks that offer the most significant impact.
Imagine starting your day not with a to-do list, but a success list.
One that contains only tasks that move the needle forward.
This is the essence of peak productivity.
Take action today by identifying the one task that will make everything else easier or unnecessary.
Focus your energy here and watch your productivity soar.
Remember, peak productivity isn't about filling every moment with work; it's about making every work moment count.
For more insights into achieving your best, keep listening to '1% Better Daily'.
Together, we'll unlock the secrets of peak productivity: secrets of high performers.
Step into 'The Myth of Multitasking: Focus and Win', right here on the '1% Better Daily Podcast'.
I'm ready to destroy a productivity myth and guide you towards true efficiency.
Multitasking might feel productive, but science tells us it's a myth.
Our brains aren't wired to handle multiple tasks effectively; we're simply switching between them, losing focus and energy.
Focus on one task at a time.
This singular attention transforms the quality of your work and the speed of your output.
It’s about doing less to achieve more.
Today, challenge yourself: choose a task, set a timer for 25 minutes, and give it your undivided attention.
Notice the difference in your productivity and the quality of your work.
Remember, in a world obsessed with doing everything, the true path to success is doing one thing exceptionally well.
Tune in next time for more life-changing insights on '1% Better Daily'.
Together, let’s focus, win, and redefine productivity together.
Welcome to 'Overcoming Overwhelm: A Guide to Calm' on the '1% Better Daily Podcast'.
I’m here to navigate you through the storm of stress to the calm shores of clarity.
Feeling overwhelmed isn’t a sign of failure; it’s a signal your mind and body are craving order and peace.
The first step?
Breathe.
Deep, intentional breaths to bring you into the present.
Next, prioritize.
Not everything screaming for your attention deserves it.
Ask yourself, ‘What’s the one thing I can tackle right now to lighten the load?'
Embrace the power of 'no'.
Setting boundaries is not selfish; it’s necessary for your well-being.
Protect your time and energy like the precious resources they are.
Remember, you control your day, not the other way around.
Take that first step back to calm today.
For more strategies on living a more balanced life, keep tuning into '1% Better Daily'.
Together, let's overcome overwhelm, following the guide to find calm.
Dive into 'The Science of Happiness: Joy Uncovered' on the '1% Better Daily Podcast'.
I'm bringing light to your day in under a minute.
What if I told you that happiness isn't just a feeling, but a skill you can develop?
Science shows it’s true.
The key?
Gratitude, connection, and kindness.
Start with gratitude.
Each morning, name five things you're thankful for.
It shifts your focus, brightening your outlook.
Next, nurture your connections.
A quick message or call can deepen bonds, spreading joy to you and others.
And kindness—perform one small act today.
Kindness circles back, elevating not just your mood but those around you.
Happiness is within reach, crafted by your actions and perspective.
Tune in next time for more life-enhancing insights on '1% Better Daily'.
Together, let’s tap into the science of happiness and uncover joy every day."
Welcome to 'Resilience: Bouncing Back Stronger' on the '1% Better Daily Podcast'.
Today, we're diving deep into the heart of resilience—the art of turning setbacks into comebacks.
Resilience isn't about avoiding falls; it's about learning how to stand up faster and stronger each time.
Imagine this: every challenge you face is not a roadblock but a stepping stone to greater strength and wisdom.
Here’s a resilience booster: Start by reframing your perspective.
See challenges as opportunities for growth.
Ask yourself, 'What can this teach me?' rather than 'Why is this happening to me?'
Embrace failure as a part of the journey.
Remember, the most successful people are those who failed the most but never gave up.
Let resilience be your superpower.
With each setback, remind yourself: You have the strength to overcome this—and not just survive, but thrive.
For more strategies on building a resilient mindset, keep tuning into '1% Better Daily'.
Together, let's bounce back stronger than ever.
This is 'Declutter Your Mind: Strategies for Mental Clarity', coming to you from the '1% Better Daily Podcast'.
I’m here to guide you through the fog of mental clutter to a clear horizon.
In a world full of information and distractions, your mind can become the most cluttered space.
But what if I told you that achieving mental clarity is simpler than you think?
Begin with a mental inventory.
What thoughts serve you?
Which ones hold you back?
Consciously let go of the ones that hold you back.
This act alone can clear most of the mental fog.
Next, dedicate time to silence every day.
Just five minutes of quiet reflection can sharpen your focus, refresh your mind, and elevate your mood.
Embrace these practices daily.
Mental clarity isn’t just about thinking less; it’s about thinking more effectively.
Stay tuned to '1% Better Daily' for more insights into living with clarity and purpose.
Together, let's declutter your mind and focus on what truly matters.
Welcome to 'The Power of Morning Routines: Rise & Shine', here on the '1% Better Daily Podcast'.
I'm here to jumpstart your day with purpose.
Imagine waking up not to chaos, but to a calm, energized start.
That’s the magic of a morning routine.
It’s not just about waking up early; it’s about setting the tone for your entire day.
Today’s focus? Craft a simple, yet powerful morning routine.
Start with three small actions: hydration, gratitude, and movement.
Drink a glass of water, list three things you’re grateful for, and stretch for a few minutes.
These actions prime your body and mind, turning everyday mornings into a launchpad for success.
Remember, your morning sets the rhythm of your day.
Seize it with intention.
For more transformative tips, tune into '1% Better Daily'.
Let's tap into...
The Power of Morning Routines: Rise & Shine
This is 'Habit Hacks: Small Changes, Big Impact' on the '1% Better Daily Podcast'.
I'm here to illuminate the path from the life you live to the life you dream about.
What separates the extraordinary from the ordinary?
Surprisingly, it's not always talent or luck, but the power of habits.
Small, consistent actions that, over time, yield massive results.
Consider this: instead of vowing to run a marathon, start with a daily ten-minute walk.
Swap out one sugary drink for water each day.
These aren’t just steps; they’re leaps towards a healthier, happier you.
Here's your challenge: Pick one small habit you can change today.
Not tomorrow, not next week—today.
This tiny shift? It's your first victory in a series of many.
Embrace the power of small changes, and watch your life transform in ways you never imagined.
For more life-changing insights, keep tuning into '1% Better Daily'.
Let's continue to tap in for...
Habit Hacks: Small Changes, Big Impact.
You're listening to 'Mastering Mindfulness: The Path to Presence' on the '1% Better Daily Podcast'.
I'm guiding you to a moment of pure focus.
In the rush of our daily lives, we often forget to pause, to truly inhabit the moment.
Yet, the secret to a fuller life lies in this simple act of mindfulness.
Imagine each task, no matter how small, receiving your full attention.
Eating, walking, or even breathing becomes a deeper experience, enriching your day beyond measure.
Here’s a quick start: For the next minute, focus solely on your breath.
Notice its rhythm, how it feels, how it calms your mind.
This is the essence of presence.
Embrace this practice daily.
Let mindfulness be the gateway to a life lived fully, richly, in the now.
For more keys to unlock the present, keep tuning into '1% Better Daily'.
Together, let’s journey into mindfulness and beyond.
In this episode we 'Transform Fear into Fuel: Conquer Anxiety', right here on the '1% Better Daily Podcast'.
In the next 60 seconds, we’re flipping the script on fear.
What if I told you that fear isn’t your enemy, but a misguided friend trying to protect you?
It’s true.
Your fear holds a hidden power to propel you forward, if you learn to harness it.
Here’s the game-changer: Start by acknowledging your fear.
Name it.
Face it.
Then, ask yourself, ‘What’s the worst that could happen?’
More often than not, you’ll realize the power you’ve given fear is far greater than its actual threat.
Now, take a small step towards what scares you.
Just one.
It could be making that phone call, signing up for the class, or speaking up in a meeting.
This act of bravery?
It’s your fear transformed into fuel.
Remember, every moment of courage adds up.
You’re not eradicating fear; you’re evolving with it.
Together, let’s conquer anxiety and turn our fears into our greatest strengths.
That's how you...
Transform Fear into Fuel: Conquer Anxiety.
Today’s episode, 'The Art of Saying No: Freedom in Boundaries', is all about liberating yourself by setting clear boundaries.
Ever feel stretched too thin?
Like you’re saying yes to everyone else, except to yourself?
Here’s a secret: saying 'no' is not just okay; it’s necessary for your growth, your health, and your sanity.
Imagine your time and energy as the most precious resources you own.
Would you give them away carelessly?
Absolutely not.
Every 'no' is a powerful affirmation of your priorities, your values, your very essence.
Today, I challenge you: find one thing you would typically say yes to out of obligation, and instead, respectfully decline.
Notice the sense of freedom, the space you create for what truly matters.
Remember, setting boundaries isn’t about pushing people away; it’s about pulling your true self closer.
It’s about making peace with prioritizing your needs.
For more insights on embracing your power through boundaries, stay tuned to '1% Better Daily'.
Because every 'no' you say confidently is a 'yes' to a more authentic life."
"Welcome to 'Awaken Your Inner Genius: Unleash Creativity' on the '1% Better Daily Podcast'.
Today, we’re unlocking the vault to your hidden creative powers.
Did you know that creativity isn’t a talent but a skill?
A skill that you can develop, nurture, and expand.
Yes, YOU can be more creative, starting now.
Imagine tapping into a well of ideas, flowing effortlessly.
It starts with curiosity.
Ask questions, seek answers, and challenge the status quo.
Your inner genius thrives on curiosity.
Here’s your action for today: Take one routine task and do it differently.
Brush your teeth with the opposite hand.
Take a new route to work.
It’s about breaking patterns to spark creativity.
Remember, every great invention, every masterpiece, began with a simple idea.
Your ideas have power.
Awaken them.
Dive deeper into your creative journey on the next episode of '1% Better Daily'.
Unleash your inner genius, and let’s transform ordinary into extraordinary!
Awaken Your Inner Genius: Unleash Creativity
Welcome to 'Mindset Mastery: Think, Thrive, Transform' on the '1% Better Daily Podcast'.
In the next 60 seconds, we’re going to unlock the secret to transforming your life.
Picture this: Your mindset is a garden.
What you plant, how you nurture it, determines the quality of everything that grows.
Negative thoughts? Weeds choking your potential.
Positive thoughts? Seeds of success.
Here’s a power tip: Start each day with an affirmation.
Something as simple as 'I am capable and strong' can set the tone for success.
Why?
Because words have power.
They shape our beliefs and, in turn, our actions.
Challenge for today: Identify one limiting belief.
Replace it with a positive, empowering one.
Watch how this simple switch can propel you from just surviving to absolutely thriving.
Remember, mindset is everything.
Master it, and you master your world.
Tune in next time for more transformative insights on the '1% Better Daily Podcast'.
Let’s tap into the power of mindset mastery to think, thrive, and transform together!
'The Power of No: Boundaries for Success'
Today, we’re diving into a powerful strategy that can radically transform both your personal and professional life in under a minute.
Imagine this: every 'no' you say is actually a 'yes' to something more important.
'No' is not just a word; it’s a complete sentence.
It’s your shield against burnout, your tool for focus, and your ally in prioritization.
Today’s challenge?
Say 'no' to one thing that doesn’t align with your goals or values.
It could be a distracting task, a draining commitment, or even a negative mindset.
Remember, every time you assertively say 'no', you’re valuing your time, your energy, and your ambitions.
You’re setting the stage for your success, on your terms.
So, what will you say 'no' to today to make room for your 'yes'?
It's about making intentional choices for a better you, every single day.
Join us again for more empowering insights on the '1% Better Daily Podcast'.
Here’s to setting boundaries that lead you to success!
'The Power of No: Boundaries for Success'
'Goals: Blueprint to Your Dreams'.
I'm your guide to turning aspirations into reality.
Think about it – goals are the secret sauce to success.
But here’s the kicker: not just any goals, SMART goals – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound.
Today, challenge yourself.
Pick one goal, just one.
Make it so clear that if someone woke you up at 3 AM, you’d recite it with zero hesitation.
Remember, a goal without a plan is just a wish.
Break it down into bite-sized steps.
What can you do today, this week, this month to edge closer to your dream?
Ask yourself: What’s my next step?
Tiny, consistent steps lead to monumental achievements.
Stay tuned for more goal-setting hacks on 'Goals: Blueprint to Your Dreams'.
Set your goal, make your plan, and watch your dreams take flight!"
Today's episode is about the need to 'Fail Forward: Triumph's True Path'.
We're bringing you a power minute on turning setbacks into comebacks.
Imagine this: every failure, a stepping stone to success.
Sounds counterintuitive?
It's not.
History's greatest achievers embraced failure as a mentor, not a monster.
You’ve faced public setbacks.
We all have.
But here’s the twist: your most public failure can be the launchpad for your most spectacular success.
Today, let’s shift perspective.
See failure not as a scar, but a badge of courage, a testament to your resilience.
It’s not about falling; it’s about rising with insights only failure can teach.
Ask yourself: What can this failure teach me?
How can it propel me forward?
Remember, the comeback is always stronger than the setback.
Fail fast, learn faster, and soar highest!"
Fail Forward: Triumph's True Path'.
Welcome to a game-changing minute where we talk about the need to Maximize Your Potential.
We're here to ignite your journey to excellence.
Picture this: You, at your absolute best.
Not in some distant future, but starting today.
Why wait for 'someday' when 'now' holds all the power?
You’re not just another dreamer; you’re an achiever.
Every step you take today crafts the masterpiece of your life.
Think smaller steps, monumental impact.
Today, challenge one limiting belief.
Replace it with a conviction that empowers you.
Remember, your best self isn't a destination; it’s a thrilling, continuous journey.
So, what’s your move today?
A single step can spark a journey of a thousand miles.
Seize this day, seize your potential!
Transform today, not tomorrow!
Maximize Your Potential Now!
Whether you're facing a career change, a personal transformation, or just curious about the nature of change, this episode is for you.
Let's start with a story.
Imagine a caterpillar, comfortable in its routine, crawling on the same branch every day.
One day, it wraps itself in a cocoon.
Inside, everything it knows about itself dissolves.
It's a process that's as terrifying as it is necessary.
But when it emerges, it's transformed into something more beautiful, more capable - a butterfly.
Change is a lot like that.
We all have our cocoons, our comfort zones.
But growth, real growth, happens when we step out of them.
It's not easy.
In fact, it's often filled with uncertainty and fear.
But here's a question for you: What if that change leads you to your best self?
Now, let's talk about the fear of change.
It's natural to fear the unknown.
Our brains are wired to prefer predictability.
But what if I told you that the unknown is where potential lies?
It's where you discover abilities you never knew you had, where you forge paths you never thought possible.
Think about the last time you faced a significant change.
Maybe it was moving to a new city, starting a new job, or ending a relationship.
It was scary, right?
But, in that process, didn't you learn something valuable about yourself?
Didn't it, in some way, shape who you are today?
Change is not just about facing the new. It's about letting go of the old.
It's a two-fold process.
And the letting go part is often harder.
It's about releasing old habits, old mindsets, and sometimes, old dreams.
It's about trusting that what comes next could be better than what was.
Now, let's address the biggest myth about change: that it happens overnight.
It doesn't.
Change is gradual.
It's the small steps that lead to big transformations.
It's about setting one small goal at a time, taking one small action each day.
As we wrap up today's episode, I want you to think about the areas in your life you've been wanting to change.
What's one small step you can take today towards that change?
Remember, the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Change is inevitable, but growth is optional.
Choose growth.
Choose to embrace change.
Keep evolving, keep transforming, and most importantly, keep growing.
When you change, you unveil your potential.
Patience is a tool.
There is a time and season to everything.
While food prepared in the microwave is done faster, it's quality and texture is affected.
For some people, it might not make much of a difference.
For others, it ruins their experience.
So, they opt for the oven or stove top, allowing the heat and patience to do their work.
The texture and taste are different.
It's the same for all the things you want to enjoy in life.
Some will carelessly rush ahead and produce something that looks like a success.
Others will plan, observe, and act at the opportune moment, producing something successful that will last.
Life isn't a sprint; it's a marathon.
Prepare while you patiently wait, and act when the moment arrives.
Be willing to go alone.
Decisions made in desperation are not our highest quality decisions.
That includes our need to company.
When the fear of being along grasps at you, you might be tempted to clutch on to the nearest person who'll let you.
However....
With a little foresight and thinking five years into the future...
You don't even see them in your life.
Crazy huh?
Kinda like the joke about someone looking for Mr./Mrs. Right, and settling for Mr./Mrs. Right Now...
You've done it in friendship, relationships, work, and business.
I'm not saying you can only connect with people you'll be with forever.
No one knows that.
I'm just saying pay attention when desperation hit and you dread being alone.
By the way, when you're willing to go alone, your energy is different.
You're less needy and feel more relaxed.
As a result, others can relax around you and you're less likely to be taken advantage of.
Be willing to go alone.
This too shall pass.
The good and the bad...
Opportunities and obstacles...
Yesterday's wins aren't today's wins.
Yesterday's failures aren't today's failures.
Today is your point of power.
Do the best you can with what you have where you are.
When things go well, remember that this too shall pass.
When things fall apart, remember that this too shall pass.
That should help you stabilize your mood and your activity.
Even if you fall short, remind yourself....
This too shall pass and get back to work.
Progress Despite Pain
Did you know that time and life moves on when you stop?
Did you know it doesn't matter why you stopped?
Whether you were being lazy or had something tragic happen...
Life moves on.
So, when you hit your point of pain and want to stop...
Think.
Think about the times you pressed on because the pain was minimal.
Think about time times you pressed on because you knew the pain would fade tomorrow, but you wouldn't get back your lost time.
If the situation allows, progress despite pain.
Prepare. It's Coming!
What's coming?
Opportunities, Disappointments, Old Age, Recession, Boom Times, Summer ....
You know... the regular cycles.
I'm reminding you so you can prepare for them.
Prepare literally implies you are acting before the situation arrives.
In many cases, when the situation arises, it's too late to get ready.
You'll have to act with your current tools, skill level, and confidence.
For everything that matters and impacts your quality of life, I'm reminding you...
Prepare.
It's coming.
Prepare. It's coming!
Act... Like Today Matters.
While you can't do everything today, there is something you CAN do.
The magical secret to progress is to not neglect the little thing you CAN do today.
The accumulation of lots of todays creates a major TODAY that arrives... "out of nowhere".
Taking daily action on what one can do is the stuff that overnight successes is made of.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step... and continues in the same fashion.
While your progress may seem small, still...
Act... like today matters.
Effort comes before ease.
Many people want the easy life.
That motivation is a good thing...
If it leads you to do the hard work that makes life easy!
Doing 50 pushups is hard... until it becomes easy.
Lifting 50 lbs is hard... until it becomes easy.
Writing 50 posts is hard... until it becomes easy.
The outset of any journey will face you with what you're unfamiliar and uncomfortable with.
The longer you stay on a path, you'll start to recognize patterns and figure out how to address them.
The desire to have things easy is good... as long as you're willing to go through the effort to develop the skill to make it easy.
Easy is the destination.
Effort is the path.
It's always effort before ease.
Simple Disciplines Repeated Over Time
This is the way.
Warning!
It's not exciting.
It makes you predictable to a degree.
However, when you're clear about your outcome...
You can also get clear about what you have to do to get there.
Here's the secret:
It's simple disciplines repeated over time.
Simple disciplines... things that are easy to do.
Repeated... done over and over.
Over time... until results come.
After choosing your outcome, find a proven path and initiate simple disciplines repeated over time.
Imperfect Progress
Which word are you driven to focus on more?
Imperfect or Progress?
The point of this episode is to encourage you to focus on progress.
If you'll reflect on your personal accomplishments that you're proud of, you'll likely remember false starts and problems along the way.
However, once you were done and the mission was accomplished, those challenges faded in your memory.
It was time to celebrate!
So, for all of the obstacles, challenges, and stumbles you're experiencing now, know this.
This too shall pass.
Make progress, albeit imperfect progress.
Soon, you'll be celebrating another accomplishment.
It’s ok to be grateful for where you are and what you have.
It doesn’t have to rob you of ambition.
It won’t steal your work ethic.
It’s just simple gratitude.
It might even…
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Reduce your stress.
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Build your faith.
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Have you anticipate more to be grateful for.
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Make you smile inside and out.
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Lower your blood pressure.
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Help you focus while you work.
… and a whole host of other benefits.
All because you’re grateful.
I recommend you try it soon. 🙏🏾
(Now’s a good time. 😉)
Quiet Quitting is doing the minimum requirements of one's job and putting in no more time, effort, or enthusiasm than absolutely necessary.
In the episode "Go the Extra Mile", I advise employees to take an alternative route, so they're worth keeping when layoffs start.
Some people would ignore my advice and opt for getting laid off so they can enjoy a severance package and collect unemployment checks.
Some of them may have missed the first round of layoffs and were required to pick up the work of those who were let go.
There are people saying that the employees are being quietly fired.
They're being overworked, not getting raises, not getting promotions, and not working on new projects.
Some are upset that they're being underworked.
There are videos about major corporations doing this so the employee quits and the company doesn't have to pay extra for firing the employee.
At the end of the day, the employees who go the extra mile and connect well with their peers can often avoid the BS.
They're often the ones chosen and get to profit the most.
Regardless, do what's in your best interest.
Emotionally attach to the goal, not the timeline.
Being emotionally attached to the goal will feed your commitment and willingness to do what's required.
So, what's the problem with being emotionally attached to the timeline?
Most of the timelines people set are based upon wishes, not probabilities.
It's more of a "I really want this to happen by this date" type of thing.
It's a best guess... often an uninformed best guess.
With a little more information, some conversations with people who've achieved the goal, and reflection on one's current situation and resources...
A more accurate timeline can be determined.
Plus, having a realistic timeline can create a sense of urgency necessary to take action daily.
Then, if the timeline isn't hit, it can be realistically adjusted.
Emotional attachment to the goal will give fuel to see it to the end.
Answer the call.
Behind your purpose, you'll find your contribution.
I can't guarantee riches behind it.
I'm comfortable suggesting a sense of fulfillment.
After hearing the call, there's a development process.
Yes, it will take time.
It will take energy.
It will require your attention.
Your commitment to it will have you invest your money.
You'll still have bills to pay and obligations to meet.
Still, answer the call.
Take care of finances with your career.
Take care of fulfillment with your calling.
May God bless you to have them be one in the same.
Regardless, answer the call.
Let go of the old you.
The fastest way to change your life is to change how you see yourself.
When you're locked into an identity, everything flows out of that.
When you hear yourself say, "I am a..." or "I always..." you're hearing your identity.
Some meditation time with closed eyes can help you begin to change all of that.
You can say to yourself, "That's not like me."
Or, "I don't do that anymore. Instead, I always..."
Here's the safe, power zone...
You say it to YOURSELF.
You must be convinced first.
Your actions will flow out of your identity.
Let other people discover it that way.
If you must say something, say "No thanks" when they invite to to be like the old you.
No arguing or explanation.
Eventually, you'll hear yourself saying "That's not me any more" and mean it.
Sure.
Measure, track, and use data to make sound decisions.
At the same time, recognize the fact that you have a second brain.
It's in your gut.
When in doubt, cut it out.
If you reflect on your decision making history, chances are that "gut feeling" saved you and served you more often than not.
Be alert enough to allow your big brain to work with your gut brain.
Sometimes, there are things just outside of your conscious awareness and your brain gut recognizes them.
The warnings you get should be heeded.
The cue to act should also be heeded.
So, listen within.
I'm sure you've heard of being in the right place at the right time.
The truth is, many of the most successful people had timing on their side.
The had skills, desire, and opportunity... at the right time.
That's no secret.
So, what's the secret of timing?!
It's deciding to start, stay involved, and accumulate wisdom and skill along the way.
Circumstances shift rapidly, making it hard to guess the perfect time to get started.
By just starting and staying involved, there will be cycles seen and lessons learn that make you a better operator.
When a tremendous opportunity arises, the skilled, trained operator will be better positioned and knowledgeable enough to make the most of it.
So, what's the secret of timing?
If you will be develop skills and continue to refine them, you will be better positioned than someone who can see an opportunity but can't seize it.
The secret of timing is investing time developing skills and insights that will help you seize a unique opportunity.
Discover your interests and abilities.
Understanding yourself is part of your key to freedom.
When you know what your interests are, you can explore them.
You can find where they fit in the world.
The money you spend on your interests helps you realize what you can do to provide service or products for others just like you.
Your natural abilities are things you're able to do better than others... without even trying.
Finding a place where you can be paid to operate in your natural abilities brings you joy.
What people need, will pay for, and you do well naturally...
That's what we call a win.
Find ways to get paid... to fill YOUR spot.
They don't care.
You must understand that there are people who will pass judgment on you for 23 minutes, crap on your name, and move on to the next news drop.
They will forget you or maybe just wave you off as a topic that doesn't matter.
It's fine.
There are opinions you held about people and forgot about them.
Here's the power.
Some of the people you judged have gone on to succeed in spite of your opinion! LOL
I want that to be your story.
Many of the people who judge you and forget you have no impact on your success.
Make decisions that put you in a great position.
Sometimes, that requires temporary failure and criticism in the eyes of others.
When you start to worry about other's opinions, remember...
They don't care.
Use momentum.
When you have it, you get more done and look better than you are.
When you don't have it, you might struggle and look worse than you are.
So, when things are going your way, go all in!!!
Momentum is not forever.
Even if you're tired, you've got to get all you can out of momentum.
Because, life guarantees seasons and cycles.
Those good times, if seized upon, can help offset the times when things are down and nothing is going right.
To increase your odds of success and survival, use momentum.
Knowledge Empowers
On the other side, what you don't know CAN hurt you.
All of the books, courses, seminars, workshops, trainings, or any tool created to give you information does nothing for you... if you don't get the knowledge in your head.
On a worse note, you've heard "garbage in garbage out".
Just like bad information leads you to destruction...
You can be hurt by what you know that just ain't so.
Very likely, the change you want in your life will be found by actually putting new knowledge in your mind.
Knowledge empowers you to act differently.
That different action may make all the difference in your life.
Again, knowledge empowers.
We know that our visions are achieved over time... over a series of days.
In large organizations, there's a clear distinction of roles.
Big picture people and day-to-day operations people...
In your personal life, it's more challenging.
If you're a big picture person, you can imagine and see a glorious future.
If you're a day-to-day person, its easy to get locked into a ritual and lose sight of the big picture.
The reality is that you'll have to allow yourself time for each.
Give yourself time to visualize and get further clarity on the vision for your life.
Also, give yourself time to map out the day to day and take action on it daily.
Vision happens over days.
Execution happens today.
If you'll envision AND execute, your life will change day by today.
During this time of the year, many people have set new goals.
The excitement of living the dream fires them up!
They use that excitement to propel them to buy the necessary gear, training, and memberships they need.
Then, they get hit with the reality of what goal achievement costs.
They realize...
You have to give up to go up.
What might you have to give up?
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How you used to spend your time...
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Who you used to spend your time with...
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What you used to eat...
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Habits that used to sabotage you...
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Relationships that held you back...
While the goal is exciting, it can be saddening to give up what once gave you comfort.
If you really want to go up...
You have to give up to go up.
Happy New Year!
Instead of shouting, "New Year! New Me!"...
I have a challenge for you.
Make the changes you want in your life, but don't announce the changes you've made.
Be persistent and continue to lock in the changes that'll enhance your life.
The challenge is two part.
First, make the changes without announcing them.
Second, keep quiet until someone else tells you that "you've changed".
By the time it becomes apparent to others, it just might be a habit for you
The goal is change, not applause.
If you chase two rabbits, both will escape.
Meaning that if you put your efforts and energy into trying to fulfill two major goals at the same time, you won't succeed in either one.
Choose one.
Do a 90 day sprint, where you focus on that one major goal for 90 days, and you'll surprise yourself with your progress.
You can run hard for 90 days... when you have focus.
Put your team behind the goal - your time, energy, attention, and money!!!
You will likely astound yourself, and build habits you can lock in to maintain momentum.
Choose one rabbit and chase that one.
Play Offense AND Defense.
Some say, "Offense wins games; defense wins championships."
Others say, "Offense puts people in the seats but defense wins you championships."
I say, "Aim to master offense AND defense."
Offense usually consists of the exciting parts of the game.
It's where you want to run up the score.
The stuff people brag about - promotions, revenue, and scaling.
Defense usually consists of the boring and hard parts of the game.
It's where you protect your gains.
The stuff people complain about - documentation, contracts, and legal representation.
Partner as needed.
The main thing is to develop a winning offense AND defense.
Honesty with Yourself Gives Freedom,
Said another way...
There's freedom in honesty... with yourself.
Today is January 1st of 2024.
Closing out the previous year, I saw a lot a people emphasizing that they'll be saying "No" a lot more.
To make your "yes" and "no" powerful, you have to be honest with yourself about your values and what you want to do.
Honesty with yourself will help you set meaningful goals.
Honesty with yourself is the beginning of a life you can love.
In fact, it's the foundation.
Honesty will lead you to start, stop, delay, and delegate wisely.
That's where #FYF2 comes in to play.
First, facing your feelings leads you to examine your thoughts, because you're usually feeling what you're thinking.
Your thoughts determine your direction.
Second, facing your facts gives you the information you need to see where you are, what gaps you have to fill, and what resources you need to acquire.
Honesty in those areas gives you the freedom to chart a destination and a plan.
Today, give yourself the gift of freedom through honesty... with yourself.
I'm assuming you have desires - things you want to be, do, or have.
You may be one of those individuals that doesn't like pressure and wants the universe to manifest your desires.
To reduce your anxieties and worry, you'll probably look in the mirror and say, "You have time."
Then, you'll go into a state of meditation, see it done, and await inspiration.
Or, you might feel compelled to rush out and take action to make it happen.
To reduce your anxieties and worry, you'll probably look in the mirror and say, "You have time."
Then, you'll go into a state of imagination, see it done, and start doing everything you can think of to make it happen.
Instead of an either or mindset, I want to encourage you to choose both.
Meditation and massive action work well together.
Inspiration and taking initiative work well together.
Discovery and doing work well together.
Embrace the dual meaning of "You have time."
Embrace the idea of being actively patient.
The active "you have time" means you have 24 hours a day and part of that should go toward your desires.
The patient "you have time" means everything won't happen as fast as you want.
When others wonder why you're so confident, let them know.
You'd have confidence too when you acknowledge "you have time" and can use it wisely.
If you miss the timing and the iron cools down, shaping it becomes hard — no matter how hard you strike it.
Translation...
Take advantage of a situation as soon as it presents itself.
It's about when the opportunity is ready, not when you're ready.
If you want the favorable outcome, act when the opportunity presents itself.
The opportunity may go away and never present itself.
You can never benefit from what you didn't do.
Attention is currency.
Businesses understand it.
Individuals know it, but don't give it the value it deserves.
How do you know?
Look at how distracted we are.
Books are written about how to reduce distraction.
People install apps on their phones to reduce distractions.
Still, people struggle.
Here's my contribution.
Refocus. Refocus. Refocus.
When distractions arise, pull your focus back with strong intention.
Continue refocusing... until the work is done.
Use the other tools reduce distractions.
Then, refocus until you win.
You can tell people how much you believe.
You can even feel like you mean it.
Still, one of the best ways to for YOU to know you believe is your actions.
First, get clear and about your belief and commit to the end.
After you commit, you'll find the how... the way.
So, your actions will be a better predictor of your belief than your feelings.
Are you seeking answers?
Are you applying answers?
Are you correcting behaviors?
Belief is more about what you do than what you say.
Go "all in" on yourself, and prove it by your actions.
Social media is usually a place where people go to put their best foot forward.
It's their highlight reel.
The same might be true of you.
Just like you can't get caught up in believing others only have good days, you can't be fooled by your highlight reel...
This is where the mirror comes in.
When you look in a mirror, it shows you your current reality... without a filter.
While others don't need to see your life in the raw, you do.
Want to discover the changes that will dramatically improve your life?
Look at yourself in the mirror.
Look at your numbers - income, savings, weight, and how you spend your hours/minutes.
If you don't like the numbers, you might get in your emotions about them.
Face your feelings.
Then, face your facts.
Now, you can begin identifying and making the changes that will dramatically improve your life.
Take a break from looking at your social media, and...
Look in the mirror.
Today is the day after Christmas and we're talking about dealing with disappointment.
Stores will be filled with people returning presents they received for Christmas.
It's a symptom of disappointment.
Something didn't fit, was the wrong color, or just wasn't what they wanted.
The reality is, it's possible to get what you want in life and dislike the experience.
So, you attempt to pivot... to the way things were.
Bottom-line, you will experience disappointment in this life.
Face your feelings.s
Face your facts.
Then, begin making adjustments.
There's power in a pivot.
Continue to change... for the better.
That's how you deal with disappointment.
Today is Christmas Day... a time of giving.
As you reflect on the impact of others in your life, this is the time we reward them.
The challenge... working with a budget.
Just reflect on the positive impact others have had on you and reward them as best you can.
Hold on to those who brighten your day and lift your spirit.
Give within your boundaries and give with a cheerful heart.
Some will still be disappointed.
Tell them to tune in to the next episode - Dealing with Disappointments.
For now, just reflect and reward.
You've heard of the saying, "Go the extra mile."
You've also probably had more people discouraging you from doing it than people encouraging you to do it.
The argument?
Corporations don't care about you!
They'll use you and replace you ASAP!
No lie detected.
At the same time...
When you go the extra mile, you position yourself to benefit from the three P's:
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Paid more.
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Promoted faster.
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Protected during layoffs.
The opportunity to get those benefits are because corporations care about themselves!
Paid more... to keep you.
Promoted faster... so you can be the model for "doing more".
Protected during layoffs... because EVERYONE will be required to do more than one person's job and you've proven you can handle it.
It's not sexy.
Going the extra mile is really a self-defense move.
If the company you're with doesn't appreciate you, guess what?!
By going the extra mile, you've developed talents and abilities to take to a company that appreciates you and will pay you accordingly!
Going the extra mile will ALWAYS be a win FOR YOU, even if you have to change environments.
The reality is, association is not a secret hack.
It's something we've been aware of almost all of our lives.
Sayings like, "Show me your friends and I'll show you your future" and "Birds of a feather flock together" prove that.
It becomes a hack when its impact moves from accidental to intentional.
Here's the intentional perspective.
You decide how you want to be, and you intentionally put yourself around people already there or who are headed there.
Anthony Robbins calls it your reference group.
The people you choose to believe you're like will dictate the decisions you make.
So, what's the hack?
The Hack: You will give in to peer pressure and begin to conform!
Choose your friends wisely, because you're choosing your future!
Step 1 - The Dream (The Vision)
Step 2 - The Door (The Decision)
Step 3 - The Desk (The Initial Investment)
Step 4 - The Stairs (Buy Training. Do The Work.)
Step 5 - The Climb (Advancement - Fast or Slow & Setbacks)
Step 6 - The Penthouse (Arriving - Unpacking & Settling In)
Step 7 - The Stay (Continue to pay the price to remain.)
Step 1 - The Dream (The Vision)
Step 2 - The Door (The Decision)
Step 3 - The Desk (The Initial Investment)
Step 4 - The Stairs (Buy Training. Do The Work.)
Step 5 - The Climb (Advancement - Fast or Slow & Setbacks)
Step 6 - The Penthouse (Arriving - Unpacking & Settling In)
Step 1 - The Dream (The Vision)
Step 2 - The Door (The Decision)
Step 3 - The Desk (The Initial Investment)
Step 4 - The Stairs (Buy Training. Do The Work.)
Step 5 - The Climb (Advancement - Fast or Slow & Setbacks)
The Stairs
After having the dream, making a decision, and making the initial investment...
it's time to DO THE WORK.
The Desk
You've had the dream.
You've made the decision.
Now, it's time to step up to the desk.
Here, you'll have a conversation about what it takes to get to the top.
You'll have to make your initial investment before beginning the journey to the top.
The Door
Just like having a dream to go to the penthouse of the most beautiful hotel you've ever seen, there's a first step you have to make.
It's simple.
You have to go from dreaming about it to deciding to experience it.
It's a decision.
There's more following, but the other steps won't matter if you haven't decided to experience the top.
The Dream.
It's safe to say that many of the great achievements of the world started with a dream.
The same will likely be true of anything great you create.
In this, step one of "7 Steps to Make It Happen", we begin with "The Dream".
After you dream of what you want to be, do, or have...
You have to imagine yourself being, doing, or having it!
Take 5 minutes early in your day, before you've started, and imagine being, doing, and having what you want as though it's happening right now.
"As if it's happening right now" is the key.
It gives you power to push through the obstacles and challenges that will inevitably arise.
The Dream is the fuel to act.
Tap into your fuel for action...
The Dream.
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Use According To Purpose
If you hire a sales coach, they might not be an expert in marketing.
If you hire a marketing coach, they might not be an expert in sales.
If you hire a operations manager, they might not be an expert in sales or marketing.
Honor each individual's strength and let them shine there.
Stop trying to make them a swiss army knife and getting disappointed when they don't deliver expertise in all areas.
Put their strengths to use according to purpose.
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Learn as you go.
Some people are action-takers who prefer taking action and learning later.
Some people like to learn everything... but never take action.
Then, there are people in the middle who like to learn and then take action.
Whether someone starts off by taking action or by learning, in the process of doing the work, they'll know what they need to learn.
In other words, you learn as you go.
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Work ethic works.
While hard work is not the answer to everything and cannot guarantee you riches.
Much is accomplished through a solid work ethic.
Sometimes, the work is physical.
Sometimes, the work is mental.
Sometimes, the work is relational.
The work can be tiresome but must be done.
That's why work ethic works.
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Recharge your battery.
Get around a group of people who infuse you with hope for a better day!
That day could be today or a better tomorrow.
Regardless, get around people who encourage you to believe for bigger and better.
When you do, they'll help you...
Recharge your battery.
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Choose preparation over timing.
Some say, "Timing is everything."
Others say, "Luck is when preparation meets timing."
Abraham Lincoln is credited with saying, "I shall prepare myself and someday my time will come."
We can't control timing, but we can work on our preparation.
So, the bottom line is...
Choose preparation over timing.
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Listen to your gut!
Sometimes, it'll serve you.
Other times, it'll save you.
Listen to your gut.
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Strike while the iron is hot!
Use the energy and enthusiasm that comes with new ideas to get into actions.
he longer you wait, the less likely you'll take action.
Don't waste it!
Strike while the iron is hot!
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “Outer Reflects Inner Eventually”.
In short, what your mind is conditioned for will show up in your reality.
If you’ve ever straightened up your house…
If you’ve ever washed your car…
If you’ve ever ironed your clothes (or dropped them off at the cleaners)...
There is an image in your mind that you’ve locked in.
That image moves you to adjust the world around you…
Until it matches the image in your head.
So, the first place to create change is your mind.
You must condition yourself to expect and accept a new standard.
Hold on to it, knowing…
Outer Reflects Inner Eventually. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “Obstacles Come Before Solutions”.
In short, refuse deception.
Holding the vision until you hold the vision takes understanding.
There will be times that it seems like your vision is coming to pass.
The right people “show up” out of nowhere…
The right process “shows up” out of nowhere…
The right products “show up” out of nowhere…
You’ll still have to take action, but things seem magical.
Until, they don’t.
Obstacles arise.
Delays arise.
Enemies arise.
For a period, it seems your vision is under attack.
Still…
You must persist.
Hold the vision.
Imagine having the vision come to pass.
Solutions and fixes will arrive just in time for you.
Maintain a mindset “as if” the vision is a done deal.
Obstacles, delays, and enemies can be overcome.
Stay focused and continue to move to the fulfillment of the vision, and understand that anything between you and the vision is a work of deception.
Problems help you rise to the occasion, because…
Obstacles Come Before Solutions. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “Common Sense Is Not Common Practice”.
In short, do what works.
So, you could say execution is uncommon…
“That’s common sense!”
For years, I’ve heard that statement.
It usually came from folks whose performance was common (or subpar).
Uncommon execution of common sense is a great and sustainable differentiator.
Think putting best practices to work in the best manner… uncommon execution.
Fact is… common sense is not common.
People can more easily say what should be done than be one to execute what should be done.
The more exquisite (perfected) we become in action, the more exquisite our life becomes.
To have an uncommon life, we must do what works.
That will put us ahead of our competition, proving…
Common Sense Is Not Common Practice. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “Perfection Follows Correction”.
In short, finish it.
The problem that a lot of people fall into is trying to fix before they finish.
They end up with half done projects:
- Half written books
- Half painted canvases
- Half completed compositions
- Half started businesses
If only they knew…
Finish it first.
Once the work is finished, it can be fixed and corrected.
Until it is perfected…
So, continue the pursuit of perfection.
Just remember…
Finishing your first draft lets you fix and correct it.
Basically,…
Perfection Follows Correction. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about why to “Be Honest About What You Want”.
In short, desire gives you power.
Wishes aren’t the same as desires.
Wishes are casual.
Desires create commitment.
Honest desires drive you to act.
That’s why people who are good at living their dreams keep giving the same advice.
The challenge is…
Too many people spend their time wishing and imagining things they think would be nice.
They’d be better served desiring and imagining things they expect to experience.
Tap into the power of expectation to experience your desires.
It all starts when you’re willing to…
Be Honest About What You Want. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “Truth Will Often Offend You”.
In short, then the truth will set you free.
LOL
Pursue the truth regardless.
Like setting a bone…
Sometimes, a bone must be completely broken so that it can be positioned to heal properly.
All pain is not bad.
We have to be mature enough to know the difference.
All pleasure is not good.
We have to be mature enough to know the difference.
An enemy will praise you when you are failing.
A friend will confront you and challenge you to step up.
The wounds of a friend are to be trusted over the praise of an enemy; so don’t get mad, because…
Truth Will Often Offend You. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how to “See Yourself Through God's Eyes”.
In short, perspective is power.
This. Is. Powerful!
With the God POV, you can see what you want, others want, and witness how your actions affect them.
The God POV has you take them all into consideration at the same time… without judgment or criticism.
You get to face the truth of what you want, your self-defeating beliefs, and make adjustments to achieve your goals.
In summary…
Get clear on what you want and your behaviors.
Tune in to perceive what others want and their behaviors.
Be like a fly on the wall to see how you and others interact.
Then, tap into God POV to work it all together for the benefit of everyone.
All four points of view begin with honesty and your willingness to control yourself.
Your transformation is guaranteed when you…
See Yourself Through God's Eyes. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “It's Not Personal; It's Just Life”.
In short, it happens.
Most people want a life of ease.
No worries…
No struggle…
No challenges…
As if those things stop your dream from coming to pass… LOL
Those are often part of the developmental process of life.
So, submit to the process.
Roadblock come up?
Find a way around it, over it, under it, or through it.
Grow through what you go through.
Be grateful for the challenge that pushes you into growth mode.
When a challenge comes, just say…
It's Not Personal; It's Just Life. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “Growth Includes Struggle”.
In short, resistance is necessary.
The first thing a plant has to do is break out of its shell.
Then, it begins the process of struggling to expand against the soil.
Once it pushes through the soil, the plant continues to resist gravity and pushes upward.
Likewise, your growth will be a series of overcoming obstacles.
It’s not enough to struggle aimlessly, you must strategically choose struggles that develop you for your future.
Your growth will be impressive and fulfilling, when you overcome strategic…
Growth Includes Struggle. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how to “Turn Failure Into Success”.
In short, handle the negatives.
Failure is simply part of the price of success.
No one gets everything right.
It’s how we handle failure (aka the negative) that determines our success path.
If we analyze why we failed, we can turn the negatives into positives for success.
What’s done is done.
Instead of worrying, experiencing doubt, or being frustrated when obstacles arise, plan for success.
Just like old school photography, your picture of success will come out clear and bright when you know how to handle the negatives.
When you get the picture, you’ll.…
Turn Failure Into Success.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “You'll Find What You Commit To Find”.
In short, decide and discover.
When you set out to achieve a goal, life conspires to help you.
To make sure that you appreciate the goal you achieve, it places obstacles in your way.
It asks questions of you that you don’t have answers to.
As a result,
You’re forced to work harder and longer, AND come up with solutions where previously you had none.
In a way…
You’re called to do great things.
Then, you’re put through a qualification process.
As you progress through the challenges, you develop capabilities that will serve you.
When you’re fulfilling your calling, some will be inspired and some will be intimidated.
Regardless of the obstacles, challenges, support, or hate you get, persist.
When challenges arise, you might not have the answer, but…
You'll Find What You Commit To Find.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “Feelings Are Great Cues, But Terrible Leaders”.
In short, feelings reveal what’s going on inside of you.
I really believe our feelings are great cues.
They let us know how we’re thinking.
When we feel a negative emotion, we can examine our thinking.
Sometimes, our anger, depression, frustration, and other “negative” emotions may have been triggered by a misunderstanding.
I know I’m not the only person who was fired up about a situation… before I had all the details.
Then, when I got the “truth”, I calmed down fast and was glad I didn’t do anything stupid.
Matter of fact…
Many of the stupid decisions I made in my life were on the back of emotions.
I’m just saying…
Here’s the point.
Our feelings are great cues, but terrible leaders.
Summary: Face your feelings; face your facts. #FYF2
Pay attention to them, but don’t be led by them.
Check the facts, knowing that your thinking triggers your feelings and…
Feelings Are Great Cues, But Terrible Leaders.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Power In The Present”.
In short, choose results over regret.
In the present, you make the best decision you can with the information at hand.
Some suggest that, as we age, we tend to regret the things we did not do, instead of the things we did.
The things we do give us a result.
That result becomes part of our education.
Sometimes, it is a reward.
Other times, it is a punishment.
That punishment still serves to guide us.
The problem…
It’s hard to learn from what you don’t do.
This isn’t to encourage you to destroy your life; it’s just to put in your mind that you can never go back in time to do what you wish you’d done.
If there’s something you believe you should do, but don’t do it, you just might be setting the stage for regret.
Choose results over regret, and take action that gives you…
Power In The Present.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “Mindset Matters”.
In short, the effort you give to life determines what life gives to you.
Do you have a stuck mindset or a soaring mindset?
Are you stuck in the mud or are you soaring upward like a rocketship?
If you’re tired of being stuck and want to soar…
Here are the transitions you’ll need to make.
Go…
From avoiding challenges to embracing challenges.,,
From ignoring criticism to learning from feedback and criticism…
From believing you’re either smart or not to believing you can learn whatever you must…
From being intimidated by others’ success to being inspired by others’ success…
From “I can’t do this” to “I’ll test another strategy”...
From only sticking to what you know to trying new things…
See…
Life is neither good nor bad; it just is.
However, your experience of life is often influenced by your thinking, proving…
Mindset Matters.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “Hindsight is 20/20, but Foresight isn't.”.
In short, change.
Asking a successful person what made them successful is asking them to give you a simple explanation.
To keep it short, they have to give you a cheat code, but it’s going to leave out a lot of details.
This episode is going to capture my process, since there are many paths to take.
Personally, I suggest you flood your mind with materials related to where you want to go.
Audios, Videos, Books, Associations, Seminars, Workshops, etc.
Fill your mind, and you will be able to create a complete picture of what it will take.
The more you envision yourself living your dream, the more your emotions are activated.
The more your emotions are activated, the more you are driven to take action.
In this way, I’m recommending uncontrolled change, meaning change through application.
In full disclosure, application locks in what I see and hear.
Seeing, hearing, and doing helps you discover what works and locks it in.
This approach can help you achieve your goal, even if you’re not sure of every step you’ll have to change.
You’ll be able to listen to the advice of those ahead of you and make personal changes, knowing…
Hindsight is 20/20, but Foresight isn't.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “The Productive Personality”.
In short, compete.
You gotta be in it to win it.
The productive personality is the one most likely to go ALL IN to get the win.
Where others are interested, the productive personality is committed.
The productive personality is the first to arrive at the office and usually the last to leave.
They’ll put in the hours, because they want to get to the top ASAP.
They want to make the most in the fastest time to have the best that life has to offer.
Sometimes, in their pursuit of the best, they create tense environments… as they tend to look down on those not working as hard as them.
The secret…
They’ll need to learn about and be willing to adjust to other personalities if they want to succeed at being…
The Productive Personality.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “The Party Personality”.
In short, use your imagination and have fun!
Using your imagination can be exciting, especially when making something out of nothing.
The party personality is the one that loves using their creativity.
When the other personalities are stuck following what’s always been done, the party personality is off daydreaming up a new way to do things.
Sometimes, the vision is based in reality.
Other times, it bends reality.
The bottom-line is they are very creative and least likely to color inside the lines.
They have an abundance of ideas, and sometimes, it can be like herding cats.
With their big personalities, they’re fun and love laughing.
While that’s contagious, the party personality is only one of the four personalities; so you can bet there’s probably going to be some conflict.
While the party personality wants to have a good time (and sometimes misses details), there are others who’re more task-oriented.
The secret…
They’ll need to learn about and be willing to adjust to other personalities if they want to succeed at being…
The Party Personality.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “The Perfect Personality”.
In short, play your role.
See, the perfect personality is the personality that understands the value of everyone playing a role.
If everyone would prepare themselves and just do their job, things would probably turn out ok.
If everyone would show up when they’re supposed to…
If everyone would fill out the forms the way they’re supposed to…
Accounting, engineering, and coding all have specific protocols to follow and rules to adhere to.
The perfect personality thrives in such environments.
Unfortunately human beings… mainly the other three personalities… do not always do what they’re supposed to or behave like they should
That creates stress for the perfect personality and often affects their ability to effectively collaborate with others who are part of the company’s system.
The secret…
They’ll need to learn about and be willing to adjust to other personalities if they want to succeed at…
The Perfect Personality.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the “The Peaceful Personality”.
In short, caring drives the peaceful personality to connect.
Of the four basic personality, the peaceful personality is the one that just wants everyone to get along.
They dislike conflict.
They want harmony, peace, love, and lightness.
They want to walk in nature and embrace all that nature has in store for us.
The secret…
They’ll learn about and be willing to adjust to other personalities if they really care about truly being…
The Peaceful Personality.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “Associates WILL Influence You”.
In short, your associations matter.
If someone gets in trouble, one of the first questions we can ask is, “Who do they hang out with?”
That will often lead us to say, “No wonder.”
If someone does well in life, I don’t hear people ask that question as much.
Most people seem to think that individual got lucky.
I’m willing to bet we could ask that same question - “Who do they hang out with?”
It’s likely going to be other people with a similar focus, also doing well.
Then, we could say, “No wonder.”
You’re constantly being nudged… off course or back on course.
The greatness or smallness of your future is often predictable by observing your associates.
Pay attention and choose your friends wisely, because…
Associates WILL Influence You.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “The Key to Rising and Receiving”.
In short, your attitude determines how high you rise.
Who do you want to give more to and do more for?
A grateful kid or an ungrateful one?
If you’re honest, you probably said a grateful one.
Life works the same way when you’re an adult.
The more grateful you are for what you already have, the more comes to you.
More friends, partnerships, collaboration, assistance, encouragement, resources and… yes, even money.
A can-do attitude…
A positive attitude…
It’s how you see life.
When life sees you, make sure it sees you with gratitude…
The Key to Rising and Receiving.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Stack Accomplishments”.
In short, become so good that they can’t ignore you; then charge what you’re worth.
When you’ve chosen a path to create income for yourself, make sure that path passes through mastery.
When you achieve mastery, the competitive field shrinks.
Plus, the collaborative field expands.
Why?
You’ve proven yourself.
Your company and team have proven themselves.
When you know and the marketplace knows your work to be quality, charge accordingly.
The money you charge keeps the business alive, allowing you to reinvest and improve.
The money you charge takes care of your family and your team’s family.
The money you charge establishes a precedence in the clients mind.
For the majority of us, converting our dreams to reality requires resources.
Resources are the result of the decision to…
Stack Accomplishments.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Take Care of the Basics”.
In short, choose “Grade A Living”.
Grade A living is about living a high quality life by taking care of the basics.
It’s not about a perfect life.
It’s about living a high quality life.
When we take care of the basics, they take care of us.
There are four pillars to monitor, measure, and activate.
The first is accomplishments; this refers to your work, because it pays for your needs and wants.
The second is attitude, mainly gratitude; this refers to your feelings, because it impacts your experience of life.
The third is association; this refers to the people you spend time with, because they influence you.
The fourth is athletics; this refers to your body, because it influences your quality of life.
Accomplishments, attitude, association, and athletics are the basics of a high quality life.
Take care of them, and they will take care of you.
Now that you know about it, I’m encouraging you to commit to…
Take Care of the Basics.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Commit to the Outcome & Go”.
In short, commit to the outcome and go.
Sure, you’re trying to figure out how things work, why they work, and why some people get lucky breaks.
Like picking a destination and using GPS to get there…
Commit to the destination and go.
The path presented to you at the beginning takes into consideration circumstances at… that... moment.
Once you begin, you may encounter obstacles, detours, and personal problems that delay your progress.
If you’ve committed to the destination, you adjust as needed and you just keep going.
You’ll be pushed to make decisions:
- Tolls cost more.
- Backroads take longer.
- Or, you could just take the highway.
Regardless, I’m just encouraging you to commit and…
Commit to the Outcome & Go.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Be Flexible”.
In short, know when to bend so you don’t break.
In areas that have hurricanes, trees that don’t bend end up breaking.
That means they don’t survive.
The trees that bend have the opportunity to survive… and grow.
Though they grow stronger, they are still flexible enough to survive what would otherwise be a crisis situation.
That’s true of us as well.
In the Amazon #1 Best Seller “#BecomingOurBest: Achieve Mental Health While Connecting, Collaborating, Creating, and Competing”... only part of the solution was addressed.
In reflection, I’d actually like to swap “Mental Health” for “Mental Strength”.
Oftentimes, people assume that someone reached a breaking point when talking about mental health.
On the other hand, mental strength often indicates that you were hit by hard times and survived.
In either case, I’m simply encouraging you to avoid breaking by developing your ability to…
Be Flexible.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “The Ability to Take Action”.
In short, power is underrated and underused.
In this podcast, I’m referring to power as “the ability to act”.
There is a certain level of capability you have.
You may be capable of seeing, touching, smelling, tasting, and hearing.
You may be capable of reasoning, planning, and persuading.
We all have different capabilities to act.
So, you could say we all have different levels of power.
In life, focusing on what others can do usually doesn’t benefit us.
Not only does it not change our situation, it can actually trigger frustration.
One of the first responses that helps you is to focus on what YOU are capable of.
That means…
Focus on what you can do.
Then, you do that.
In the process of taking action, you can enhance your capability and pick up new skills.
Use the power you have at hand, and you’ll likely find yourself increasing…
The Ability to Take Action.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “Caring Is A Super Power”.
In short, show some love.
One of my mentors tried to help me understand the power of love.
He talked about what it does for your communication, decision making, and persuasiveness.
Here’s the analogy he gave me.
“Imagine that a sewing needle is being thrown at you.
“When it hits you, it’s going to bounce right off.
“Now, imagine that it’s been fused together with an 8 lb iron rod.
“When that’s thrown at you, it’s going to pierce your skin.”
(I thought… What kind of example is this?!!)
He said,
“The sewing needle represents logic.
“By itself, it has little impact.
“The 8 lb bar represents emotion.
“By itself, the bar has an impact but doesn’t break the barrier.
“Together, logic empowered with emotion becomes more impactful and creates breakthroughs.”
So, continue to make strategic decisions, based on data and insights.
Just don’t forget the power of emotions, most importantly…
Caring Is A Super Power.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Get Clarity”.
In short, know your values.
Like magnets, values attract and repel… once they are made clear and adhered to.
Sure, it takes time to figure out what you value.
Why?
Because, we’re doing things that, if we thought about it, we’d stop.
We casually picked up habits that defeat us and keep us from our goals.
So, yes, you’ll have to do some reflection.
However…
When you get clarity, you’ll be able to make decisions faster and they’ll be in support of your vision.
You’ll know what to say “no” to.
You’ll be able to determine a strong “yes” faster too!
Warning!
People whose values don’t line up with your may criticize you and will be repelled by your values.
On the other hand, you’ll be extremely magnetic to people who believe like you and share your clearly lived and communicated values.
It starts when you…
Get Clarity.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Choose How You'll Live”.
In short, you can’t choose how you’ll die, but you can choose how you’ll live.
Benjamin Franklin was quoted as saying,
“Many young men die at age 25, but are not buried until they’re 75.”
That’s sad, but true… for some.
Be different.
That’s what made YOLO so powerful.
It was honestly acknowledging that “you only live once”.
Some took it to mean do reckless, risky, stupid things.
That’s not for you.
Other’s took it to mean that you should make the most of this life.
Like, taking calculated risks and enjoying whatever level of wealth, health and mental soundness you have, while you have it.
Everybody dies, but you have to make a conscious choice to…
Choose How You'll Live.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “Thinking Time Is Rewarded”.
In short, plan.
We don’t start out with all the answers.
It’s a process of discovery.
Fortunately, we can start with a list of questions.
As Rudyard Kipling said…
I KEEP six honest serving-men
(They taught me all I knew);
Their names are What and Why and When
And How and Where and Who.
These are your tools to craft questions that may be the difference between your success or failure.
The quality of your questions determines the quality of your answers.
Be sure to ask enough questions to prepare you for success.
When done right…
Thinking Time Is Rewarded.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Be an Individual, Even in a Group”.
In short, alignment wins.
You’ve probably heard the saying, “Your vibe attracts your tribe.”
I like to say…
“This journey through life is one we take alone together.”
You walk alone as an individual.
You walk together when you join a group.
However…
There are times when beliefs shift, and you and the group are no longer in alignment.
At that point, you need to find a new group.
My brand started out with the tagline “Becoming My Best”.
As others joined me, I changed it to “Becoming Our Best”.
Now, it’s clear to me that both must be true.
Sometimes, “Becoming My Best” requires me to break ties with some people.
Don’t lose yourself for the group.
Stay true to who you are.
While your vibe will continue to attract your tribe…
Be an Individual, Even in a Group👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Work Hard AND Smart”.
In short, working hard AND working smart is an accelerator.
The odd thing about working hard is that there is an intelligence being developed outside of your awareness.
The odd thing about working smart is that many find it difficult to combine it with working hard.
Unfortunately, many frame it as an either/or choice.
That’s sure to underperform when compared to making it an AND choice.
If someone tries to get you to buy into working hard or working smart, they are trying to undermine you.
Get away from them.
If someone else tries to get you to buy into working hard and working smart, thank them.
It’s more challenging, because you have to identify when each one should kick in.
However, the rewards are greater than just choosing one.
Choose working hard and working smart.
For goodness sake, go…
Work Hard AND Work Smart 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Identify Your Advantage”.
In short, recognize your uniqueness.
Your advantage is your security.
When forced to choose between two alternatives, you want to get the one that will help you most.
It doesn’t have to be the one with the most features, especially if you know you’ll never use the features.
Even if the one that’s the best fit costs more, you’re likely to choose it.
It’s hard to buy an inferior product that won’t meet your needs.
It almost feels like you’re wasting money.
You should state your case clearly, so the client can see if you’re the right fit for them.
That also helps you deliver a quality experience.
They should also feel a loss if you’ve been identified as the perfect choice but they choose to go a cheaper route.
You get to operate in your strength and charge better when you…
Identify Your Advantage. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “The Right Questions Get The Right Answers”.
In short, questions are the answer.
Be strategic with the questions you ask.
Better yet…
Craft your questions.
For example, let’s compare two questions.
- How can I get this done as fast as possible?
- How can I get this done with high quality as fast as possible?
They both focus on speed, but the second question demands quality as well.
The answer to both is likely to be different.
So, ask questions.
Then, refine them where needed.
The quality of the answers you get is directly related to the quality of the questions you ask yourself and others.
If you want to live the life you envisioned, you’ll get there by honoring the fact that…
The Right Questions Get The Right Answers. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “You Serve Before You Deserve”.
In short, serve.
Service comes before reward.
Quality of service matters.
Quantity of service matters.
If you want to experience greatness, then you’ll be required to serve the masses.
Again…
Service to many precedes greatness.
That goes for great wealth, great friendship, great reputation, and a great life.
There’s more to the equation, but it begins and ends with service.
So, dream of the lifestyle you desire.
Then, wake up and go prove your value by how…
You Serve Before You Deserve. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Bring Solutions”.
In short, solve it.Everyday, there are people across the globe who bring their bosses or business partners a list of problems.
With an air of pride, they drop the list of problems on the table and say, “Look what I’ve found.”
When their boss or business partners say, “Ok. What solutions did you find for the problems?”
The problem-finder stares with a blank look that says, “I thought we’d come up with solutions together.”
On the other hand, there are a few individuals that bring that same list of problems…
And three possible solutions for each problem.
Who do you think is more welcome - the problem-stacker or the problem-solver? LOL
Problems WILL arise.
Instead of bringing problems…
Bring Solutions. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Predict & Provide What's Needed”.
In short, anticipate.
Most people are reactive, while exceptional people are proactive.
Anyone can wait for things to happen and then try to respond.
It takes additional thought and effort to anticipate what’s likely going to happen and produce a solution for it.
Yet, it’s what exceptional people do time and again…
As a matter of habit.
If you, by chance, can see where a problem is likely to arise, that’s anticipation.
Why not go ahead and come up with a solution before it happens?
Fact is, the habit of anticipating and acting is rare.
It’s likely to give you security and a chance at promotion.
Business goes through cycles - ups and downs.
You position yourself to win in either case when you…
Predict & Provide What's Needed. 👊🏾
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As you know, 1% Better Daily podcast is the place where all things are focused on helping us become the best version of ourselves daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Work While It's Day”.
In short, you have a window of productivity.
As you can guess, when I say, "Work while it's day", I don't mean daylight.
We have light sources that allow us to work at night.
So, what do I mean?
I mean that we should work while we can.
Our life takes us through seasons.
Some are more productive than others.
Our downturns are often carried by what we did while we were up.
A better example...
If we made wise decisions in our youth, we benefit from them in our adulthood.
If wise in our 20s, our 30s benefitted.
So on an so forth...
While you may not have done everything right in your past, NOW is your point of power.
Work while you have the energy and awareness to maximize this moment.
Yes, you'll miss out on some things, because you'll have to prioritize.
Just remember, your decisions today will bring tomorrow's feast or famine.
You decide.
There'll come a day when you won't be able to work.
Like the night time before lightbulbs were created...
It's on you to realize that opportunity and energy won't always be around in abundance.
So you might as well...
Work While It's Day. 👊🏾
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As you know, 1% Better Daily podcast is the place where all things are focused on helping us become the best version of ourselves daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “The Good, The Bad , and The Ugly”.
In short, we’re all served by #BecomingOurBest.
This episode is really about us keeping ourselves in check.
Young people probably haven’t heard an old saying that was around when I was a teen.
It goes like this…
Check yourself, before you wreck yourself.
Simply, control yourself.
We all have the capacity for greatness.
We also have the capacity for failure.
Good and bad battle within us constantly.
Some struggle more than others.
Today's podcast encourages you to maximize the good and control the bad.
The fact that we can all fall short...
Well, that's the ugly part of life.
Align yourself with people who demonstrate self-discipline.
Within us all, there is…
The Good, The Bad , and The Ugly. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “"A" Framework for Achievement”.
In short, climb the ladder to your achievement.
Much of our stress, frustration, and anger comes from living in uncertainty.
While youth have energy, they have little to no idea of where to apply that energy.
While the old have wisdom, they don’t have the energy to do all that they know to do.
The best case…
Get the wisdom of those ahead of you and max it out by applying it using the energy you have.
Sidenote: Find ways to increase your energy.
Back to the conversation of achievement…
You can speed up and increase the number of achievements you have by tapping into frameworks.
Frameworks acknowledge that much of success follows a process of sorts.
Frameworks give you a level of certainty that allows you to move forward confidently even though you don’t know the exact circumstances you’ll encounter.
Here’s a seven step process/framework most achievers go through:
- Aspiration
- Awareness
- Acquisition
- Action
- Assessment
- Adjustment
- Achievement
Let’s break it down.
You may want to pause this as you go and write it down.
ASPIRATION
An aspiration is something you want to be, do, or have.
At this stage, the point is to be honest and clearly define the outcome you desire.
AWARENESS
Once you get clear on what you honestly want to be, do, or have, you become aware of the people, processes, or products that’ll help you get your desired outcome.
You speed up that process by continuing to search for the “how to” make it happen.
ACQUISITION
Once you become aware of the people, processes, or products that can help you achieve your desired outcome, you have to acquire them.
At the outset, you might have to go with free resources.
Ideally, you’ll be able to upgrade to a paid version that will increase your odds of achievement.
That could be hiring a coach, paying for training, buying the tools you’ll need to make it happen.
ACTION
Once you’ve acquired the coach, information, or products you need, now you have to take action.
Action on information without coaching will lead to more mistakes than action with feedback from a coach with proven experience.
There’s a learning curve of every tool you use in the achievement of your goal.
That leads us to the next step…
ASSESSMENT
It’s important for you to evaluate your results properly.
Simply, you’re going to be bad before you’re good and good before you’re great.
Too many exit because they’re bad.
Bad is simply a state of development, giving you feedback that you need to improve your performance or your process.
ADJUSTMENT
After looking at your results, it’s important to consider them feedback, not failure.
Feedback can always be used for correction, which is the pathway to improvement and success.
To rapidly improve, this is often where you’ll go back to your coach, process, or products manual to make sure you are using everything the way you should.
You may be taking the right actions, but your execution might just need to improve in precision and speed.
ACHIEVEMENT
The cycle or action, assessment, and adjustment, gives you the opportunity to improve over time.
That eventually ends up with you being, doing, or having what you once aspired to.
After achievement, you continue the cycle by returning to aspiration and going for what’s next.
You can easily stay invested and involved in the process when you have…
"A" Framework for Achievement. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “Having Choice Matters”.
In short, go for freedom.
Oddly, freedom often requires structure and restraints.
Having the choice to do what you want is great.
Real life tells us that every decision doesn’t have the same outcome.
Some choices lead to loss, isolation, or even death.
Other choices lead to gain, connection, and a higher quality of life.
Freedom to choose…
We get the freedom to choose our actions, but…
We don’t get to choose the consequences of those choices.
The reality is freedom comes with responsibility.
It’s accepting responsibility for making the choice and the resulting consequence.
Now, others can choose to do harmful things to us, and we’re not responsible for their choices.
However…
We are responsible for what we choose to do after that.
Accepting responsibility is proof that…
Having Choice Matters. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Uplifting Others Uplifts You”.
In short, encourage others.
When the opportunity presents itself, give praise for specific actions or specific accomplishments.
In other words, be genuine.
To a degree, you become like the sunshine.
Others become like young sunflowers that turn toward the sun.
The reality is that genuine praise is rare.
Here’s three other experiences people usually have:
- Their actions or accomplishments are ignored.
- Someone puts them down, trying to make sure they stay humble.
- They get praise that’s equal to a parent saying good job without looking up to see what their kid is showing them… fake praise.
When you authentically look for reasons to share praise, you uplift others.
Oddly enough, you benefit too.
Genuine, authentic people make a difference, because…
Uplifting Others Uplifts You. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Who You Know Influences What You Know”.
In short, build relationships.
Good friends and good books can help you change your mind for the better.
In a single moment, the right word(s) can…
- Lift you out of depression.
- Warm your heart.
- Keep you from doing something stupid.
- Re-energize you.
- Remind you of your why… the reason you do what you do.
You have to intentionally connect with them.
If you’re an introvert, maybe you should tap in via social media or text.
That way, you don’t feel pressured to respond immediately.
If you’re an extrovert…
Well, you know. LOL
Here’s some good news!
Your mental, physical, and emotional health can get better with the right relationships, because…
Who You Know Influences What You Know. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Doing Beats Knowing”.
In short, get some experience.
Knowing comes before doing, but its rewards aren’t the same.
Knowing can protect you and guide your decision making.
In that way, knowing is still converted to doing…
Even if the doing is avoiding something.
When you first find something out, that exposure converts to knowing.
When you apply that knowledge to action, experience is created from doing.
Knowing comes before doing.
Doing beats knowing.
The lessons that lead to confidence and certainty come from experience.
Experience also teaches you that things will not always go according to plan.
Experience lets you know that you will have moments when you don’t know the answer.
Experience will teach you that you can find the answer, apply it, and come out with a win.
When exposure leads to experience…
When knowing leads to doing…
Your faith in your ability to face anything that arises grows.
Build your resume and the lifestyle you desire, understanding that…
Doing Beats Knowing. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “See More to Be More”.
In short, get exposure.
If you are open to the possibility that there is greater, you can find it.
It’s an intentional search.
At the same time, that mindset will put your subconscious on alert to notice the new.
Back to the search…
When you set an intention and begin looking to fulfill it, you’ll notice ways to make it happen.
This is your master key…
… to the inner health you want.
… to the mind you want.
… to the body you want.
… to the friendships you want.
… to the business you want.
… to the lifestyle you want.
A.S.K. for what you want.
A - Ask (Ask within and without.)
S - Seek (Look for it.)
K - Knock (Act on it.)
A.S.K. and you’ll receive.
Your life and lifestyle can expand when you actively…
See More to Be More. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Positive Procrastination”.
In short, what you don’t do can help you.
Some teams win by not making unforced errors.
While a lot of focus can be put on what you should do to become your best, what you don’t do can also help you.
Imagine you’ve changed your life by changing your habits.
Many of the self-destructive habits you used to have, you got rid of them.
And then…
You’re tempted to do it… just one time.
The rationalizations come to you quick and heavy.
“It’s been a long time since I…”
“It’s not like I’m gonna start doing it every day.”
So on and so forth…
If we’re not careful, we end up introducing a negative habit.
If we’re not careful, a one time act can destroy a lot of hard work.
One drink…
Staying out late…
Another bowl of ice cream…
Meeting up with a friend you used to get in trouble with…
If you’ve struggled with alcoholism, party lifestyle, food addiction, or peer pressure…
What you don’t do can help you.
It can help you avoid craving something you used to do to excess.
Each of those might seem silly, unless you have an addictive personality and suffered by overindulging in those things in the past.
Why even test it?
Why put yourself in that position?
Again, what you don’t do can help you.
You can add up more W’s, when hurtful choices are removed through…
Positive Procrastination. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Give Genuine Praise”.
In short, show appreciation.
You attract what you appreciate.
You push away what you hate.
Since everything has flaws, there’s no need to focus on the flaws.
If the flaws are unacceptable to you, let it go… people or products.
When you appreciate a person, company, or product, feel free to let them know.
Whether or not you choose to make it public is up to you.
If a person, company, or product has made an impact on you, feel free to let them know.
That kind of feedback helps them stay on track.
Basic human nature lets us know…
We tend to repeat behaviors we’re rewarded for.
Your children, coworkers, bosses, employees, spouse, and friends bloom and grow when you…
Give Genuine Praise. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Be An Action Taker”.
In short, do it now.
Be a thinking doer or a doing thinker.
Either way, do both.
We’ve all seen the person who acts without thinking.
The punishment that lies in wait for them can make YOU shudder.
Lots of mistakes…
We’ve all heard from the person who thinks without acting.
They comment on everything, yet fail to produce much of anything too.
Unless they’re around academics or scholarly people, eventually they begin to sound like perpetual complainers.
Some of us have people in our lives who will deliver a hard truth to us.
To the unthinking doer, they’ll say…
Sometimes, you need to think about what’ll happen before you just jump out and do something.
To the non-acting thinker, they’ll say…
Do something about it or stop complaining.
There’s no perfect answer.
However, action-orientation gives us a chance to interact with the world and find out what WE are capable of.
It also gives us feedback, so we can adjust our assumptions accordingly.
You’ll create a greater impact on others and your environment by being productive.
You test the soundness of your thinking through deciding to…
Be An Action Taker. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Improve Mental Health”.
Like happiness, mental health is a byproduct, not something you can pursue directly.
So, what are some things that contribute to mental health?
The Four Pillars of Grade A Living:
1) Attitude
2) Athleticism
3) Association
4) Accomplishments
Let's break them down with examples of each.
1) Attitude... how you feel is impacted by your thoughts
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Gratitude: every day, write out 5 things you're thankful for
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Positive Expectation: believing things can and will eventually turn out great
2) Athleticism
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Walking: weight-bearing Exercise that activates both sides of your brain
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Resistance Training: The temporary stress on our body helps us push out a level of aggression, anger, or frustration
3) Association
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Positive Association: Finding a group of positive-talking, action-taking people inspires you
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Having people you care about and can give to helps you feel like you matter
4) Accomplishments
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Having work you do well gives you a feeling of well-being (whether it's paid or volunteering)
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Your achievements are proof of your contributions to others
Also, add the following practices:
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Journaling: capture your thoughts on paper (as if you were talking to God or a therapist)
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Meditation (sit still and allow answers to come to you)
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Volunteering (Make someone else's life better)
Actively pursuing the right things helps you…
Improve Mental Health. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Sit Still and Think”.
“Thinking is hard work. That may be the reason so few engage in it.” - Henry Ford
I’m encouraging you to think.
Relaxing your body helps relax your mind.
It’s part of the mind-body connection.
So…
Sit in a comfortable chair.
Here’s a relaxation secret - tension and releasing to relax.
Toes… tense and relax
Calves… tense and relax
Thighs… tense and relax
Abs… tense and relax
Hands… tense and relax
Forearms… tense and relax
Arms… tense and relax
Chin up… tense and relax
Chin down… tense and relax
Let your body fall limp.
Think about your most pressing issue, and ask for an answer.
Relax, and…
Allow answers to come to you.
Capture them… on paper, phone, or whatever.
Evaluate and implement.
Plus, sometimes that stillness works in other ways too.
Just like you can see your reflection in still water…
A still or calm mind allows you to see things more clearly too.
So, relax your body and mind.
In other words…
Sit Still and Think. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Do More”.
In short, take massive action.
Victory will usually take more than you thought.
Up to this point, there are behaviors that you’ve repeated so much…
You’re on autopilot.
To change that long term, you’re going to have to take massive action.
In reality, this is why you shouldn’t try to change too many habits at one time.
One to three habit shifts at a time is challenging enough.
Massive action will come with a lot of chaos and discomfort.
So, make sure the area of change you’re making is worth it.
That’s what can help you persist through the pain.
There will be a period of transformation.
From idea or concept to action…
Like a baby watching adults walk…
Once the idea gets in their head, they start crawling, which is an important step to walking.
Then, they use tables, couches, or walkers to develop the strength to stand and move.
Then, there’s the two steps and fall.
Then, three, four, five steps and so on.
After walking, they learn to jog and then run.
By the time they’re competing nationally, a lot of work has been done.
All to master running… something a child can do.
The level of your vision will determine the effort you’ll have to invest.
In areas of importance, you can change through…
Do More. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Fail Forward”.
In short, become great.
You’ll be bad before you’re good and good before you’re great.
That line only takes four seconds to say, but can take decades to play out.
Just a little FYI…
It doesn’t matter if you’re interested in greatness.
Greatness only manifests where there’s a commitment to it.
Interest ebbs and flows like the tides of the ocean.
Commitment hammers like the continual dripping of water that breaks rock down.
It’s the recognition that it takes 444 strikes to break a boulder…
and number 366 doesn’t look like it did a dang thing.
Commitment sees a thing through to the end.
So, in areas that matter…
Commit to outcomes that give you life - the one you desire to live.
Put your T.E.A.M. - your time, energy, attention, and money - to work on your commitments.
When you guide your T.E.A.M., your T.E.A.M. will help make your vision a reality.
Move, understanding that becoming great requires you to…
Fail Forward. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Work While You Can”.
In short, time moves.
The youth have energy and the old have wisdom.
In men, there is a time when testosterone declines.
In women, there is a time when their beauty changes.
Regardless of where we find ourselves in our journey, the future finds us in decline.
So, in the meantime…
Protect your energy through challenge and relaxation.
Challenge your body, and then rest it.
Challenge your mind, and then rest it.
Increase your wisdom.
Aggressively seek wisdom.
Then, apply that wisdom… while you have the energy.
The sands of the hour glass are falling.
Make the most of your energy.
Make the most of your wisdom.
Take action NOW.
Time is running out, so…
Work While You Can. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Do What YOU Can Do”.
In short, give YOUR best!
Doing 50 pushups nonstop started with groups of 5.
Then, 10, 13, 17, until you could do 50 without stopping.
Life moves in progression.
Most of us want to be “there” already.
Many accept that it comes in stages.
A few focus on being present during the journey.
Even fewer seek to maximize each stage of the journey.
Three secrets…
1) Focus - being present while doing the work.
2) Effort - Pushing the edge of capability while doing the work.
3) Rest - This is where the growth occurs… through reflection and rebuilding.
Reflection allows the mind to process everything learned.
Rebuilding allows the body to recover from the efforts of the day.
From stage to stage, YOUR best will change.
Your focus, effort, and rest are major influences on whether you’re getting better or not.
Age, environment, and other outside factors are real concerns.
However…
YOUR best comes from focusing on your areas of INFLUENCE, not areas of concern.
When you focus on your areas of influence, you grow stronger there.
You’ll find that you’re able to sleep better at night, when you give your best and…
Do What YOU Can Do. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “Change is Worth the Effort”.
In short, stop it!
Changing direction requires energy, and that discourages many people.
If you’re in competition mode, you say, “Thank God!”
Then, you get busy making the effort to change.
If you’re in collaboration mode, you say, “Crap!”
Then, you learn when to leave people where they want to be.
If you’re in creation mode, you say, “Ok.”
Then, you shrug and continue to change.
In all cases, the bottom line is this…
- Stop going down the wrong road!
- Put in the required effort to live the life YOU desire!
When it comes to others joining you, remember this…
Some will.
Some won’t.
So, what…
Stop waiting.
The process of creating the life you desire CAN be joyous.
If something or someone is robbing you of your time, energy, attention, and money, you have to let them go.
It’ll be easier if you remember,…
Change is Worth the Effort. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Act Like It”.
In short, behave yourself.
When you behave in alignment with your goals, and with the people already achieving your goals, you automatically get the goals.
It’s like Neo did in the Matrix.
First, you put the information in your mind.
You see the images and videos, so you know how the actions are supposed to be performed.
Then, you begin performing the actions.
Want to get a six pack?
Behave in alignment with your goals and with the people already achieving your goals.
Want to make six-figures?
Behave in alignment with your goals and with the people already achieving your goals.
Want to have your dream relationships?
Behave in alignment with your goals and with the people already achieving your goals.
Well, if it’s so easy, why don’t most people have what they want?
Fact is, you’re going to be bad before you’re good and good before you’re great.
Unfortunately, some people never progress beyond bad.
Why not?
Goal achievement is costly.
It costs you time, energy, effort, and money.
So, you have to ask if it’s worth it.
If the goal is worth it, pay the cost.
Behave in alignment with your goals and with the people already achieving your goals.
If you clearly see what to do,…
Act Like It. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “Doers Dominate”.
In short, accomplishments win.
Well done beats well said.
Doing produces in the real world.
I have some real world knowledge for you.
Too many people want to move away from the act of doing and want to major in the world of being.
Being is foundational and it’s rooted in identity.
That’s only the beginning.
So, let’s talk about the transition.
Want peace?
Be a mediator who DOES meditation.
Want health and flexibility?
Be a yogi who DOES yoga.
Want strength?
Be an exerciser who DOES weight lifting.
Here’s the shortcut.
Relaxation… is an act of doing.
Building relationships… is an act of doing.
Building a business… is an act of doing.
Putting knowledge in your mind… is an act of doing.
Improving your leadership skills… is an act of doing.
Improving your financial management… is an act of doing.
Once your being and doing are right… having follows.
Again, having FOLLOWS.
Having is a natural byproduct.
Once you’re clear on what you want to have, BE the kind of person who DOES what it takes to HAVE what you desire.
Focus on improving your act of doing, because…
Doers Dominate. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how to “Speed Up to Break Free”.
In short, hit escape velocity.
Immersion… surrounding yourself with pictures, videos, and things that represent the direction you want to go is a great motivating force!
That motivating force is enough to trigger you to get up and go!
You gotta fill your mind and heart with what you want to experience in your environment.
It goes from inside to outside.
See…
You already know this.
Sometimes, we just need a reminder.
Well, this is your reminder.
Move from a “someday” mentality to expecting it to become your “today”.
You have limited mental bandwidth.
Use it wisely.
Like fuel that propels a rocket, use that force in the direction you want to go.
Live the life you want.
Also, count the cost of your decisions up front.
Align your thoughts and efforts with the daily experiences you expect.
It’s just a matter of time.
At first, each change takes lots of effort and intensity.
So, make sure it’s worth it.
You can free yourself from the old life and enter your new life when you…
Speed Up to Break Free. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how to “Advance Through Awareness
”.
In short, relax your mind.
When it comes to making progress in the physical, you might P.U.S.H. yourself since force plays a role.
Want to get in better health?
Stretching, walking, jogging, running, and weight lifting all require a degree of force.
Want to increase your income?
Products will have to be made.
Marketing, selling, and delivering services will require a degree of action.
So, what’s the talk about relaxing?
It’s the secret to advancing on the mental and spiritual plane.
While changing the physical world requires force, changing the mental requires relaxation.
A mind under stress or duress, functions less effectively than if it were relaxed.
A relaxed mind can take in information more easily.
A relaxed mind can flow between contrarian ideas, noticing similarities and differences, enabling the thinker to talk to both sides more effectively.
A relaxed mind can activate visualization of the old, imagination of the new, and creative reorganization that combines the old and new.
A relaxed mind can absorb and assimilate information faster.
A relaxed mind is the advantage of the mentally sharp.
In the body, force creates change.
In the mind, relaxation enables change.
So, hit the gym and do the work that requires force.
When it comes time to think, absorb new ideas, and innovate…
Advance Through Awareness. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about what to do “Until Something Happens...”.
In short, pray, perceive, pursue, and persist… until something happens.
Pray… thank God for giving you what you desire… in advance.
Pray… until something happens.
Perceive… look at the current environment and trending directions.
Perceive… until something happens.
Pursue… take action; participate in creation.
Pursue… until something happens.
Persist… continue to take action until you get what you prayed for in reality.
Persist… until something happens.
Pray.
Perceive.
Pursue.
Persist.
We pray, perceive, pursue, and persist…
Until Something Happens.. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Look Where You're Going”.
Obsession is the secret of great achievers.
Why?
It’s Newton’s first law of motion…
“An object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.”
Let’s break it down.
The best predictor of the future is one’s past behavior.An object at rest stays at rest…
If you’re lazy, you’ll likely continue to be lazy.
So, refuse the pull to rest for too long.
An object in motion stays in motion…
If you’re hustling, rest only as much as is needed, and get going asap.
Maintain your momentum.
Obsession is that unbalanced force that will compel you to rise out of rest.
Obsession can also keep your going far, fast, and strong.
In due time, the vision in your mind can become your daily environment.
Your vision becomes your reality, when you…
Look Where You're Going. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Commitment”.
In short, just do it.
Why?
Commitment.
What is commitment?
It’s doing the thing you said you’d do long after the mood you said it in has left.
The ability to discipline yourself to do what you must is critical.
Beyond what it does for others, the self-esteem it builds is powerful.
When you have a track record of doing what you said you’d do, it creates self-belief.
That self-belief radiates out and impacts others.
Your conviction can be strong enough to convince others.
The important part is to just do it.
Just do whatever you must.
There will be real roadblocks and delays that arise.
There may be mental and physical health struggles.
Address what must be addressed, so you can do what you said you’d do.
You won’t always “feel” like it.
Life teaches us that feelings move like waves.
You can often shift them by changing your perspective.
So…
Face your feelings; face your facts - #FYF2.
If you have to, make fewer commitments.
When it’s time for action, whether you feel like it or not, tap into…
Commitment. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Doing What You Can”.
Henry David Thoreau said…
“The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.”
That’s the first part, and most people have heard that.
However, Thoreau goes on to say,
“What is called resignation is confirmed desperation.”
Despair enters into everyone’s life at some point.
The challenge is to avoid resignation aka giving up.
When trouble arrives, you never know how long it’ll last.
It takes us back to the quote,
“Tough times don’t last but tough people do.”
So, despite the pain I’m in, I’m still doing what I can.”
Our bodies naturally break down over time.
What can we do?
Use the power of identity.
In our minds, we can say, “I am a tough person.”
And, we can believe…
“Tough times don’t last, but tough people do.”
When the pains of life come, we must do what we can, where we are, with what we have to make it.
That’s the importance of…
Doing What You Can. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Use It or Lose It”.
When you disconnect your bluetooth headphones, eventually they’ll power off.
The same is true for gifts and talents you have.
If you have the ability to draw, but fail to do so over a long enough period of time, your fine motor skills aren’t the same.
Meaning, you don’t have the same hand control you’d have if you put in the work.
Think of your talent refinement as practice.
When you are using your talent for pay, think of it as the performance.
Your quality of practice influences your quality of performance.
You know…
If you disconnect your headphones, you have a problem.
When enough time passed, they would be turned off.
Now you have to wait for them to power up and connect to the device.
Back to your talents and gifts…
Why not keep them in use, so they’ll be ready when you need them.
Use your abilities or lose them.
The last thing you want is for your talent to weaken, so…
Use It or Lose It. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Hard vs Easy”.
Some want advancement.
Some want their life to stay the same.
Some want to coast out.
Many make the decision based on the output required of them.
A few make the decision based on the outcome.
Those who desire a greater outcome will be required to produce greater output.
It costs them more.
In the middle, you have those who just want to maintain - aka stay the same.
Their output is constant, until it takes more effort to maintain the same level of living.
At that point, they can get discouraged.
That’s when a few begin to think, “If I have to put out more effort, I might as well go for a better outcome!”
Then you have those who don’t require a good outcome and don’t want to have a lot of output.
The problem is, you can only coast down hill.
What’s the point?
I just want to encourage you to consider output AND outcome.
Great output is challenging until it becomes a habit.
Great outcomes can be uncomfortable until they become a habit.
Going to the top is hard, until it becomes easy.
Staying the same is easy, but over time it becomes hard.
Coasting downward is easy, but quickly becomes hard and over time becomes harder.
#BecomingOurBest is about discovering what the top is for US as individuals.
Find out what YOU are capable of.
On the journey to #BecomingOurBest, we’ll find ourselves choosing between…
Hard vs Easy.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “ Do The Work”.
In short, be willing to earn it.
Our visions are like magnets.
They have a pull on us.
Likewise, as we work harder and smarter to get close to our goals, something happens.
The attraction grows.
The closer we get to our goals, the faster they’re drawn to us.
People come into the picture to help us achieve our goals.
Like video games, tools show up that we can use to reach our goals.
It only helps when you are actively working to achieve your goals.
It follows the saying, “The harder I work, the luckier I get.”
Let’s say, you do the work, no help comes, and you achieve your goal.
Your satisfaction comes from your goal achievement and your growth.
The main point is to be willing to earn it… aka do the work.
If help comes, cool.
If lucky breaks occur, awesome.
If you want the goal…
Don’t wait for it.
Work for it.
For the sake of goal achievement, personal growth, and fulfillment…
Do The Work.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “The Gift of Opposition”.
In short, enemies require you to grow.
Without opposition, it’s easy to settle into comfort.
Just like lifting weights at a gym, opposition puts pressure on you.
That pressure requires you to respond.
Don’t let it crush you.
Let it spark you to push back and grow through your response to it.
At the least, call for help so that it doesn’t destroy you.
The longer you live… the more challenges you will have.
There are two responses that lead to your growth, and both require you to put in the effort to rise to the challenge.
In one situation, you push as hard as you can… but find that you need help.
As long as you’re putting your best into it, you’ll still grow… even with help.
In the other situation, you are able to handle the situation yourself - sometimes easy, sometimes hard.
Either way, you make sure the challenge gets overcome.
Without resistance training, we grow weaker.
Likewise, a life without challenge finds you weaker.
I want to encourage you to seek challenges for the sake of growth.
Address unexpected challenges as they come, doing what you can and asking for help when needed.
On the journey to us #BecomingOurBest, we have to be grateful for…
The Gift of Opposition.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about why you should “Want What YOU Want”.
In short, we don’t all want the same thing.
Think about the last time you went to the airport.
Lots of people around…
In that group, there are some leaving, some arriving, and some waiting.
Let’s focus on those leaving.
From that airport, there are likely numerous destinations.
While you know where you’re going, you have a designated sitting area.
That’s where YOUR plane will go to pick you up.
While you can sit anywhere you want, when it’s time to go, you better be where you’re supposed to be.
Additionally, you have enough knowledge to know that everyone isn’t going to the same destination.
You might meet some cool people to talk to when you’re at the food court.
Still, you know that there’s a time you will have to leave them and go your way.
You're not going to ridicule them for going somewhere else.
Plus, you won’t care if they make a joke about you going somewhere they don’t want to go.
This is a microcosm of life.
Whether it’s on the job, at the supermarket, or at a sports arena, you’ll meet people who will eventually go about their way and their life.
Some will shop for cars, while others look for SUVs or minivans.
We all want what we want.
Have the strength of conviction to commit to and go after what YOU want.
Be it possessions, a person, or a place…
In the end, when you know where you want to go, you better be where YOU are supposed to be… prepared for the journey.
Find your traveling companions and link up with them.
There are billions of people on the earth.
You’ll wisely choose who will travel with you when you’re clear and…
Want What YOU Want. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “The Mind/Body Connection”.
In short, constipation causes sickness.
As in the body, so is the mind.
There is a mind/body connection.
An emotionally constipated person is someone who is not processing or expressing their emotions.
Some people don’t want to feel their emotions and never wanted to deal with them.
Constantly ignoring our emotions can cause stress inside of us.
It can manifest through binge eating, emotional eating, and overeating.
Depression can set in.
One secret that many of us overlook is feeling our feelings and being honest about them.
We’re feeling what we’re thinking.
Understanding our feeling and decoding what’s behind it is easier when we express them.
Some people go to a therapist.
Some people talk to God out loud… and honestly.
Some people write in a journal.
Personally, my life was transformed by writing in a journal.
Journaling gives you an opportunity to express what you feel and why you think you feel it.
You can clearly see your beliefs.
After taking a step back and going back to look at what you wrote, you can evaluate your writing and learn from it.
Your emotions can be great cues, but terrible leaders.
Note what’s happening inside of you.
Correct any errors in thinking.
Make decisions that will produce long-term results you want, instead of being led by emotions.
You know emotions move like the ocean tide.
Let go of the emotions and make sound decisions.
In other words…
Face your feelings; face your facts - #FYF2!
You’ll make better life decisions.
When you identify, express, and learn from your emotions, you’ll understand…
The Mind/Body Connection. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Change Your Mind to Change Your Life”.
To highlight the growth process, I want to talk about three animals and their growth process - sharks, crabs, and eagles.
Sharks come in all shapes and sizes, from a couple of inches long to 60 feet.
The same shark that will only grow to 8 inches in a fish tank can grow to 8 feet in the ocean.
The Principle: Your environment can limit or allow your growth.
Choose wisely.
Crabs come in different varieties, but we’re focusing on growth here.
When they get too big for their shell, they have to get rid of it.
Without their shell, they’re vulnerable.
So they bury themselves in the sand while their new shell grows and hardens.
They are also able to grow new legs or claws when they’re torn off.
The Principle: Growth is a vulnerable time.
Put protective measures in place to keep you alive as you grow.
Sometimes, you’ll lose things you thought you needed, only to find out the ability to recreate them comes from inside of you.
When it comes to eagles, their talons and beaks will be the point of our focus.
Eagles sharpen and cleanse their beaks by wiping them back and forth across rocks and tree limbs.
Likewise, their talons are kept manicured by grabbing onto rocks and tree limbs.
The Principle: The rough things you go through just might be what keeps you sharp and helps you develop the skills you need to survive.
Your growth will often require a new environment, a little bit of vulnerability, and rough spots to develop you.
Your desired future depends on you to submit to the process and…
Change Your Mind to Change Your Life. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Foundations Determine Height”.
If a professional builder looks at the blueprints and specs for a building’s foundation, they can accurately guess what’s going to be built.
If they have had exposure to buildings - from shacks to skyscrapers - they understand the type of foundation needed to keep the building standing.
Amateurs pass by, make comments on how slow it’s going, and ask when they’ll finally be done.
Amateurs vs Professionals…
In life, there’s far more amateurs than professionals in anything!
Including the areas you’re looking for success…
In general, amateurs are more vocal than professionals.
They have nothing to lose if they’re wrong. 😄
Professionals have a reputation to protect and they charge for their specific knowledge.
So, they’ll make general statements, but that’s about it.
Anyhow…
Back to you…
Who do you take advice from?
Amateurs? Or Professionals?
Life Hack: Pay professionals. 🤷🏾♂️
See pros and some amateurs can tell you what to do.
Pros have three deeper levels…
- How to…
- When to…
- Why to…
That’s what you’re paying for.
Pay a professional for their system - Save Yourself Some Time, Energy, and Money.
If you don’t, you’ll pay with your time, energy, and money. 🤦🏾♂️
Build your foundation right up front.
Find the level you can afford and start there…
From most expensive to least… one on one, group, courses, books, and then youtube/podcasts.
The more expensive programs give a more specific direction.
The main point is…
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
Remember, develop a solid foundation for the success you desire, because…
Foundations Determine Height. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Start NOW!”.
In short, maximize your time in your land of promise.
I remember the first time my family went to Disney World.
We knew that we wanted to maximize our time there…
Riding as many rides as possible…
Eating lots of good foods…
And, planning on getting the rest we needed…
So we could keep going.
With that in mind, we got up early and prepared everything.
We brought three strollers so the girls wouldn’t slow us down when they got tired. LOL
In the end, the day was a success!
We had lots of fun and were worn out!
So it is in life…
The earlier we prepare and get going, the more time we have to enjoy living the life we design.
Waiting limits the time you get to spend in the land of your dreams.
To spend as much time as possible living the life of your dreams, instead of waiting…
Start NOW!. 👊🏾
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As you know, 1% Better Daily podcast is the place where all things are focused on helping us become the best version of ourselves daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “The Law of Awareness”.
In short, paying attention brings help.
In my book, #BecomingOurBest, I talk about a part of our brain that helps us achieve our goals.
It’s the reticular activating system.
I actually call it my executive assistant.
You ever notice how, after you start thinking about something you want, you all of a sudden see it everywhere.
Let’s say you decide to build a fire pit.
Now, all of a sudden you start looking for information on how to do it, and you find it.
YouTube, Facebook Friends, Step by Step Directions, and fire pit kits…
All things that have been present…
However, they don’t become visible to you until you set it as an intention.
Then, your executive assistant does a real-life Google search and brings all of the resources to your attention.
Now, you experience what many call the Law of Attraction.
Personally, I call it the Law of Attention.
So, pay attention to what you’re noticing.
Set clear intentions, and begin to actively look for ways to make them happen.
Everything you need already exists in some form.
Sometimes, there’ll be some assembly required.
The people, processes, and products you need will become available to you, when you activate…
The Law of Awareness. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “The Process of Becoming”.
In short, you are not who you will be.
We are human beings in the process of becoming.
Here’s a story that reveals the secret to us #BecomingOurBest.
A traveler went on a business trip.
While in the jungle, he saw lots of beautiful multicolored talking parrots.
He decided to capture a talking parrot and take it back as his pet.
At home, he kept his parrot in a cage, feeding him wonderful seeds and playing soothing music for him.
When it was time to go on another business trip, the traveler asked if there was any message that he could deliver back to his friends in the jungle.
The parrot told his master to tell his friends he was very happy in his cage, he was enjoying each day, and loved them.
When the traveler delivered the message to the parrots…Just as he was finishing his message a parrot with tears welling up in his eyes fell over dead.
The man was alarmed and decided that the parrot must be very close to his pet back at home.
When the traveler returned home, he told his pet what had happened.
As he finished his story, his pet parrot’s eyes welled up with tears and he keeled over dead in his cage.
The man was shocked but figured his pet died from despair of hearing of the death of his close friend back in the jungle.
The traveler opened the cage and tossed the bird outside on a woodstack. Immediately the pet bird flew up to a branch on the tree outside.
The traveler said, “Why would you do that? Why would you play dead? You tricked me.”
And the bird responded: “Because that birdb ack home sent me a very important message.”
“What was the message?”
“That if you want to escape from your cage, you must die while you are alive.”
Upfront, we only know what we have to change right now.
On our deathbed, we’ll know everything we had to change on the path to #BecomingOurBest.
Let’s do what we can, with what we have, where we are.
We won’t know how far we’ll go or all the changes we’ll make until death is staring us in the eye, because we live in…
The Process of Becoming. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about answering “Expectations Drive Execution ”.
When you expect good to happen, you take action.
Expectations create emotion, and emotion is energy for motion.
The truth is you are driven by positive and negative expectations.
Sometimes, you know that not taking action will result in a negative situation.
That negative expectation drives you to take action for a better outcome.
Other times, a positive expectation drives you to take action.
Often, because you are dissatisfied with things as they are.
So, what am I saying…
Imagine the negative future you’ll have if you don’t take action; that will motivate you to do something now.
Imagine the positive future you’ll have if you do take action; avoiding future pain will motivate you to do something now.
The fact is, combining positive expectation to escape a negative situation is a stronger motivation than positivity alone.
Expect good when you take action.
Expect bad when you fail to take action.
Don’t just sit there and decline.
Expect to create the future you desire and avoid the pain you hate, because…
Expectations Drive Execution . 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Who You Are”.
In short, note what you do good and what you do bad.
Our strengths make us shine.
Our weaknesses make us wrecks.
Finding work that uses our strengths the majority of the time makes earning easy.
Be open to the idea that you can find work you enjoy that uses your strength(s), you’re good at, and pays well.
Here’s a secret:
Many people like what they do because they’re good at it.
It makes them feel good to do their work well.
The secret to finding this work begins with you getting to know yourself.
Your preference for work…
Indoors or outdoors?
Hands-on or mental/computer?
Alone or in a group?
Variety or routine?
Problem-solving or repetitive task execution?
Knowing yourself is critical to you finding fulfillment in your work.
Experiment with different types of jobs as early as possible.
If you choose the road to entrepreneurship, this will help you identify your role and begin hiring to fill the others ASAP.
Again…
Be open to the idea that you can find work you enjoy that uses your strength(s), you’re good at, and pays well.
Make sure you have a clear, confident answer when your mind asks…
Who You Are. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Progress Before Perfection”.
You don’t start at perfect.
You can pursue it.
Once you have that clear image of perfection, you can begin to take action to bring it into reality.
Whether your plan is to learn before you leap or leap and then learn, your action will be imperfect.
My personal preference and encouragement is to learn before you leap.
See…
In my mind, knowing what to do beats not knowing what to do.
In both cases, you’re going to have to refine your execution.
In other words, you will take imperfect action.
The difference is that, if you know what to do, you have an opportunity to make more rapid adjustments based on the wisdom of those before you.
You save yourself some time, energy, and money.
Copying best practices gives you the opportunity to ramp up quickly.
Once you have the foundation or basics in place, you can improve the process.
The bottom line is…
Perfection can be pursued, but probably not obtained.
So learn before you leap and make corrections as you pursue…
Progress Before Perfection. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “#BecomingOurBest & Freedom”.
In short, new ideas make new lives possible.
Last year, I released my book #BecomingOurBest!
I wrote it because of the impact of the lessons in it.
Not only have they led to me living a blessed life, they also benefit others I shared them with.
Here’s a secret:
The ideas in it work whether you have a $30k year or $30k month.
I’ve done both.
I was using the same principles in both scenarios.
The difference was the environment.
Anyway…
The point is…
Though it’s not an in-depth book, exposure to the concepts can be life changing.
It has…
Reading paths - things you can read and walk away with something
1st Path - You can read the subheadings and walk away with a complete lesson.
2nd Path - Bold words and passages deliver principles that support the subheadings.
3rd Path - Every single word… This includes the whole story, giving context to how the lessons and principles were put into use.
It also includes…
Quotes that inspire,
Questions that guide,
And recommended resources to empower you.
Like my one of my mentors taught me,
You gotta go beyond the fruit and get to the root.
Get the book from BecomingOurBestDaily.com and read it.
Look up the resources I referenced and dive deeper into each topic.
There are two things that we have to fight for…
#BecomingOurBest & Freedom. 👊🏾
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In this episode, you’re encouraged to “Raise YOUR Average”.
In short, measure, track, and improve.
A lot of the anxiety people face is due to uncertainty.
Uncertainty comes from not doing something enough times to feel comfortable with it.
To get past that, you have to take action enough times to develop a rhythm.
Do it enough times, and you activate the law of large numbers.
Now, you can predict what the outcome is probably going to be.
There’s two paths though…
Here’s the normal path that will usually have you producing normal results.
The exceptional path will have you outperforming others.
The separation usually occurs at the beginning.
Once you get enough reps under your belt, you’ve likely developed habits.
I’m encouraging you to choose the exceptional path, where you learn from the best - how they think and what they do.
You put those kinds of reps in.
Soon, you’ll be counted among the best.
When you choose to think and act like exceptional performers, you…
Raise YOUR Average. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “You ARE a Creator”.
In short, creation happens through you.
Sometimes, you’re lit up by inspiration.
You have an idea for a book, post, video, song, painting, or course to create.
Maybe you want to create an experience for your family, friends, or team…
In each of those cases, you have something that is a gift for others.
It came to you to come through you.
However…
If you don’t see yourself as part of creation, you might think it was random and let it fade.
However, when you understand that you are a vehicle for goodness to come through…
You create.
You create at your current level.
The more attempts you make to create, the better you get.
When you’re looking at your life’s purpose, choose the path of the professional, not the amateur.
The amateur likes to participate when they feel like it.
The profession has to produce even when they don’t feel like it.
The professional has more attempts, learnings, corrections, and discipline.
For everything else, it’s ok to have amateur results.
Create.
It makes you come alive and gives you a sense of control over your life.
You need both of those.
Bring those ideas from vision to reality.
After all…
You ARE a Creator. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “The Reason You're Dissatisfied”.
In short, you believe you can do more.
Sometimes, you can do more.
Other times, you can’t.
The beauty of reflection is that you can do it in isolation.
You can be real and honest with yourself.
When you are, things change.
You can address your dissatisfaction.
Either you make a plan and work your plan,
Or you acknowledge the limits of what can be done in a day.
If your dissatisfaction comes from you performing below your capability, fix it.
Sure, it takes time for your results to come.
At the least, do what YOU can do.
Underperformance should never be the reason…
The Reason You're Dissatisfied. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “What Your Obituary Says”.
In short, live how you want to be remembered.
Live until you die.
Mixing the dramatic with the daily can be challenging.
When it comes to writing your obituary, it’s possible to imagine a dramatic, exciting life.
Then, you put your pen down or close your laptop, and…
You’re left with reality.
Bringing the dramatic into the daily is challenging.
Becoming the version of us we write about in our obituary can be hellacious.
You’ll probably have to be super disciplined.
You’ll have to learn new things - diet, exercise, financial tools, business, relationships.
You’ll probably have to become a whole new person.
You can do it.
Just expect it to be uncomfortable at first.
Leaving the old to embrace the new leaves you uncertain and exposed.
You will fail… aka learn from doing.
Then, you’ll have to improve your ability to execute.
Then, you’ll have to incorporate new habits.
Somewhere along the way…
Most people lose their vision and then their drive.
See, a vision is motivation… aka motive for action.
No motive… no action.
Write the vision and make it plain; so you can run according to it.
To have a vision you can look at and live according to, write your obituary in advance.
Then, live out…
What Your Obituary Says. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about why to “Be Your #1 Fan ”.
In short, you teach others how to treat you by how you treat yourself.
If you go into a neighborhood and there’s no trash on the ground, they’ve shown you what they expect.
If you go into another neighborhood and there’s trash blowing up and down the street, they’ve shown you what they expect.
It’s standards.
If you raise your standard for yourself...
If you speak to yourself in an encouraging tone…
If you hold yourself accountable to produce results…
If you reward yourself, after you’ve earned it…
If you expect discipline and execution from yourself…
It will show.
You’ll also be training others to know how to treat you and what they can expect from you.
Maybe your performance isn’t up to the new standard you set, get it together.
Do it now.
Do you want others to treat you better?
Show them by how you treat yourself.
You know what that looks like.
Treat yourself how you want others to treat you.
It’s crazy to want other people to treat you better than you treat yourself.
Step up your self care, and don’t accept less from anybody else.
You go first.
To have others hold you in high esteem, hold yourself in high esteem as you…
Be Your #1 Fan. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Do The Work”.
In short, well done beats well said.
When it comes to getting paid, the front line workers who do the work usually earn less than their managers.
The further away fom the work you go, the more mental work is done and usually the higher the pay.
But that’s not what I’m talking about…
When I say “do the work”, I’m talking about whatever is necessary.
If you have to put your back into the work, do it.
If you have to work through others, do it.
If you have to isolate yourself, strategize and build relationships, do it.
When it’s easy, do the work.
When it’s hard, do the work.
When you’re excited, do the work.
When you’re tired, do the work.
When you’re prosperous, do the work.
When you’re broke, do the work.
When times are abundant, do the work.
When times are lean, do the work.
Do the work… despite.
Despite highs…
Despite lows…
Do the work.
To develop a good name and be of service…
Do The Work. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Peace in the Storm”.
In short, seek calm in the storm.
Ships don’t sink until they take on too much water.
You will have calm days, and you will have turbulent days.
Given enough time, the circumstances around you will change.
Your opportunity is to develop peace within.
To be like the eye of a hurricane…
In storms, ships will take on water.
If they are well designed, they have outlets to allow the water to drain from the deck.
Likewise, you must have outlets to release the stress and strains of the world outside.
Exercise, meditation, soothing tea, a massage…
Something…
You must have outlets so that the cares of the external world do not break your peace.
A calm mind and heart are tools that benefit you and your ability to respond to life’s happenings.
A tranquil mind is better able to come up with solutions to the turbulence around it.
It’s the calm in the storm.
For the sake of your physical health, mental health, and decision making, pursue…
Peace in the Storm. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Happiness VS Joy”.
In short, happiness is short-lived.
Happiness depends on external events or possessions.
It’s fleeting.
You get something; you feel happy.
You get to do something; you feel happy.
Then, as fast as it came, it leaves.
Joy, on the other hand, lasts; it abides.
Joy persists, regardless of your situation.
High highs… joy is present.
Low lows… joy is present.
See, joy acknowledges that life is transitional.
Life changes.
Ups…
Downs…
Joy persists.
Happiness comes and goes.
By the way, there’s nothing wrong with happiness.
Enjoy it as long as it lasts.
When happiness fades, embrace joy.
Pursue production (aka contribution).
If you want to chase something, chase joy.
Joy is the winner when comparing…
Happiness VS Joy. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “Ignorance is NOT bliss”.
In short, what you don’t know can hurt you.
Some people say, “Ignorance is bliss.”
My mentor taught me that “Ignorance is not bliss.”
Not knowing means that your suffering just invisible to you.
Those that know better can see how you’re suffering.
They can see why you’re suffering.
And…
If you’re an adult, they won’t say anything to you.
That’s why I’m an aggressive seeker of wisdom.
Even with good information, it’s possible to make foolish decisions.
Sometimes, based on emotion…
Sometimes, based on stubbornness…
Sometimes, it’s just the refusal to admit you were wrong.
Either way, whether you don’t know better or don’t do better, the outcome is pain.
You can either submit yourself to the pain of learning and self-discipline.
Or, you can suffer the pain of regret.
And, regret doesn’t change anything.
As a friend, I encourage you to push through the pain of discipline.
One of my mentors said, “discipline weighs ounces, while regret weighs tons.”
It only makes sense to pursue the challenge of discipline, when you recognize…
Ignorance is NOT bliss. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “People Follow Patterns”.
In short, people patterns are predictable.
Peacemaker, Perfectionist, Party Animal, or Producer…
Which are you?
Peacemakers’ favorite word is help, and they love to support others.
Perfectionists’ favorite word is order, and they love for things to be where they’re supposed to be and for people to do what they’re supposed to do.
Party Animals' favorite word is fun, and they love to laugh, be fashionable, and connect with lots of people!
Producers' favorite word is win, and they love to make money and look good while doing it.
Peacemakers and Perfectionists move at a slow pace and ask questions.
Party Animals and Producers move at a fast pace and make statements.
Each has strengths and each has weaknesses.
When you know yourself, you can position yourself.
Position yourself to maximize your strengths and minimize the impact of your weaknesses.
When you know others, you can effectively connect, communicate, and lead them effectively.
Master people skills and elevate your life.
Expand your influence by honoring the way that people are and understanding…
People Follow Patterns. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “Creation Requires Uncertainty”.
In short, creation is a process before a product.
While being committed to an outcome, the reality is that the outcome can manifest in many forms.
Think back to a time you were involved in creating a business, a process, or an outcome.
Chances are, you had to pivot during the creation process.
What you thought would work didn’t always work.
When you hit roadblocks and became stuck, you probably took a break.
If you wanted to avoid burnout…
During that break, you allowed your subconscious mind to go to work on the problem while you distracted yourself with something else.
Then, BOOM!
Out of nowhere, the answer came to you!
You ran to your desk, grabbed your notebook, or grabbed your phone.
One way or another, you had to capture the idea and begin working on it immediately.
Live long enough and you’ll know this is part of the creative process.
You exhaust every idea or principle you know, and some part of the answer is going to come out of nowhere.
In that way, entrepreneurs are like artists.
They can use what they know and still accept that some ideas will come out of nowhere, because…
Creation Requires Uncertainty. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Life after the Storm”.
In short, tough people outlast tough times.
I remember my first time driving to Cheyenne, Wyoming.
It was winter time and I was going there for a construction project in a refinery.
Right as I crossed the border, I saw a “winter storm warning” sign.
Then, I saw a “caution high winds” sign.
Less than 30 minutes from my destination, the winter weather and high winds hit me!
First, I noticed a 18 wheeler trailer start to rock, like it was going to turn over.
At the same time, I found myself turning my SUV into the wind to keep from getting blown off the roads!
Highway lights started flashing, and we were warned that they were going to shut down Interstate 25 and Interstate 80 for a while.
Now, I’d never been to the place I was staying.
Never been to the site where I was going to be working.
I was lost af… and flustered.
(Is that what AF stands for?)
Anywho, I kept going… afraid to pass the trailer and afraid I was going to be blown off the road.
It was so bad, the L on my steering wheel looked like a V for most of this leg of the journey.
Immediately, I calmed myself down, saying “ I can’t wait to drive this same road with sunny conditions and a gentle breeze.”
However, I had to focus on the current reality and began to analyze the situation, so I could move strategically.
I kept reminding myself it wouldn’t always be like this, as I safely navigated my way past people who pulled over and planned to wait out the wind and the the winter storm.
I kept going.
Three minutes away from my destination, I watched the police in my rear view shut down Interstate 80, forcing people back into town.
I checked in and began a four month stay that would change my life.
So, you may be experiencing turbulence on your road to greatness.
Assess and address your reality, all the while envisioning a better future to help you see…
Life after the Storm. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Uncertain Paths to Certain Success”.
In this episode, we’re talking about how you “Stumble Into Success”.
In short, failure is part of the process.
In reality, it’s not failure; it’s feedback.
It’s feedback that says that you didn’t get the outcome you desired.
This is why it’s best to daily take action toward your desired outcome.
See, taking action is like planting good seeds.
You never know which will be the most fruitful.
Even if you have a clearly defined goal, only feedback will tell you if your plans and actions were sound.
This is why being a fast action taker serves you.
You have no idea how long it will really take you to achieve the goal you’ve set for yourself.
You don’t see all of the obstacles.
You don’t know how long it will take you to perform the actions properly.
There are all kinds of delays.
To reach success, you will make all kinds of pivots along the way.
After you succeed, you’ll be asked how you did it.
To save time, you’ll likely share what worked, the major obstacles, and something about persistence.
After you arrive at success, you speak with a different level of certainty.
At different points of the journey, you weren’t sure how or when you’d make it.
However, your certainty you WOULD make it gave you the power to go on, knowing there are…
Uncertain Paths to Certain Success. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “Producing Leads to Perfecting”.
In short, quantity comes before quality.
Software companies made this easily visible for us.
Once they have a minimum viable product ready, they release it.
A minimum viable product (or MVP) is a product with just enough usable features that they can attract early adopters.
Those customers give feedback and the product is improved through adaptation.
This way, the software company avoids doing a lot of unnecessary work, producing things the customer doesn’t want.
Likewise, you have a lot of ideas about what you think your customer wants, but you have not let your ideas meet reality.
Get your first version ready.
Release it.
Get feedback.
Make adjustments.
Release it.
Get feedback.
Make adjustments.
Release it.
Get feedback.
Make adjustments.
Charge all along the way.
Get those beta versions out there.
You’ll find out whether or not you’re on the right track.
Other than that, it’s a mental exercise that produces nothing.
Get busy producing, because…
Producing Leads to Perfecting. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “When You Change, Things Change”.
In short, change yourself to change your world.
Make the best of everything that comes your way.
There’s a quote that says,
“The happiest of people don’t have the best of everything; they just make the best of what they have.”
Here’s a great saying, “It is what it is.”
Acceptance of “what is” happens to be a great first step to addressing it.
Sometimes, it’s best to sit there like a witness, and define exactly what’s going on.
Plus, the witness perspective can help reduce the emotion tied to the situation.
That could prevent an emotional response that could be destructive.
Hence, “forget your feelings; face your facts.” - #FYF2.
It’s not to say that your emotions don’t matter; they do.
When it comes to decision making, you’ll be better off making decisions that line up with your values, not a temporary emotion.
Once you see the situation for what it is, you can decide a course of action that lines up with your values.
In that way, regardless of the present, you can begin moving your reality to line up with your desires.
Regardless of your current reality, you are able to look for the good.
Beyond that, you can look for actions you can take to improve your situation.
The ability to manage your emotions, face your facts and take action can change your reality.
So, forget your feelings, face your facts, and take action because…
When You Change, Things Change. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Escaping Your Past”.
In short, use escape velocity to change.
The same habits that caused you to fail in the past are often living in the shadows.
You’re not aware of them, until they’re activated.
Something triggers a negative habit you had.
Maybe it’s avoiding short-term pain…
Maybe it’s seeking instant pleasure…
All can have you making short-term decisions that have long-term consequences.
You can lose hours, days, years…
You can lose decades.
Knowledge alone can’t change it.
It’s going to take action, likely massive action.
You’ll need to build up escape velocity to change your mind and behaviors.
Once you are changed, you have to stay on that same path to build a habit.
Immersion and quickly getting reps to ingrain the new behavior are great methods for…
Escaping Your Past. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “It's Necessary”.
In short, focus on the process to win.
Learning from losses leads to wins.
FYI, your best effort doesn’t always get you the win.
As a matter of fact…
Sometimes, you’ll feel like you should’ve won.
Well…
Forget your feelings; face your facts - #FYF2.
Do “What Is Necessary” to get the job done - #WIN.
So, develop the mindset and skills to win.
Then, aim to win consistently.
Document your wins.
In your low times, you’ll need to be able to look at them.
Celebrate your wins.
Honor your efforts.
Then, keep going.
Celebrate other’s wins.
This is a matter of honoring other’s efforts.
Plus, this reinforces an abundance mindset in you.
There will always be obstacles and opposition.
You do what you have to do, regardless of how you feel, because…
It's Necessary. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Win Today”.
When it comes to giving up pleasure, it can be hard to imagine doing it for a long time.
Your cake, bread, ice cream, sex, shopping on Amazon, binging on Netflix daily…
Whatever you are drawn to…
Perhaps, you can give it up today.
Today.
We live today.
That’s the only time we live.
Anything beyond today is a mental exercise.
Today, we can redirect our focus.
Today, we can find productive activities to do.
Today, we can make healthy food choices.
Perhaps, I should’ve said… in this moment.
Trying to imagine being disciplined for weeks and months before conquering the day can be draining.
When we win the day, we believe we can do it again.
The reality is…
If we keep winning the day, it can become a week.
It can become a month.
It can become a year.
Repeated enough times, today becomes a decade.
Make choices that help you win the day.
Over time, your results will confirm the wisdom of your choices.
Or, it will condemn your choices.
While a lifetime is too great to manage, we can…
Win Today. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “F.O.C.U.S.”.
In short, we Focus Our Concentration Until Successful.
A major key to rapid progress is immersion.
For me, this is where you’re completely consumed.
Everything you watch leads to your success.
Everything you listen to leads to your success.
The people you surround yourself with talk about the area you want success.
Your environment is filled with symbols that remind you to focus on your desired outcome.
The actions you take are aligned to create the desired outcome you want.
If you get distracted, you force your attention back to concentrate on the desired outcome.
I can’t lie.
It’s intense.
It’s not for everyone.
But…
It will move you faster and further than occasional interest or focus.
Intense, consuming, concentration causes your knowledge to compound exponentially, giving you insights that others can’t see.
Learn.
Do.
Assess.
Repeat… we Focus Our Concentration Until Successful.
During times of economic upheaval and uncertainty, you need
F.O.C.U.S. 👊🏾
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*In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Humble Yourself and Improve”.
This is a life H.A.C.K. going toward rapid life change.
Honesty, Acceptance, Correction, Keep Going
Honesty forces you to see things as they are.
Acceptance is where you face your feelings and face your facts - #FYF2.
Correction is where your do what is necessary (#WIN) to put yourself on the track to your desired destination.
Keep going to the top… to becoming YOUR best - #BecomingOurBest.
On this journey to becoming your best, you’ll need wisdom.
This is where learning from others who are further along on the journey can help you.
There’s safety in the counsel of many who’ve made the journey; you can see similarities and notice the differences.
You’ll notice what are principles and what are preferences.
Ponder the principles and preferences, laying them out against the life you desire for yourself.
Then, you must decide YOUR course of action - #FreeThinker.
You tap into the life H.A.C.K. when you…
Humble Yourself and Improve. 👊🏾
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- In this episode, we’re talking about “Authenticity… The Real You”.
In short, authenticity makes you solid for YOU.
This will help you sift and sort through your BS.
Everything you want isn't always good for you.
Get to the motive behind what you want.
Go seven levels deep like I talked about in the last podcast.
Your “why” is the battery that powers every activity you need to take.
It moves you in the face of obstacles and opposition.
Once you have authenticity and clarity within, everything others say is just opinion.
As one of my high school coaches would say, "Opinions are like @-holes! Everyone has one and they all stink!"
Shout out to Coach Rambo! 🙏🏾 😂
People will comment on your life and not care what the outcome is.
The authenticity and clarity are for you!
So, your steps will be sure and directed.
The best way to do it is to embrace…
*Authenticity… The Real You. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “ Setbacks Setup Comebacks”.
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Since failure is an inevitable part of life, you might as well have a plan for when it happens.
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Wins lead to parties, but losses lead to pondering.
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So, after a set back, why don’t you sit back and think.
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Then, do a quick SWOT analysis (S-W-O-T).
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S if for strengths - list your advantages.
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W is for weaknesses - note your weaknesses that might’ve led to your failure.
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O if for opportunities - make note of areas for you to get a win.
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T is for threats - note what opposition and obstacles you still need to overcome.
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Remember, windows of opportunity depend on timing.
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After identifying what caused the failure and planning strategies for your next win, it’s time to get back up and get back into action.
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As Henry Ford said, “Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently.”
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You can start winning again, all because…
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Setbacks Setup Comebacks. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “Reasons Create Results ”.
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One of the most life changing days is when you dig down to a rock, solid why.
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The exercise that can get you there… 7 Levels Deep.
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- What do you want to do?
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- Why is that important to you?
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- Why is that important to you?
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- Why is that important to you?
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- Why is that important to you?
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- Why is that important to you?
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- Why is that important to you?
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By this time, you ought to have a bedrock, solid purpose for what you do.
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This is why you persist and pivot, but never give up.
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You may feel you’re here to provide for your family, and there are an infinite ways to do it.
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This ought to help you understand, pivot (the path) but never give up (the purpose).
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This is where you tap into your driving force that makes you unstoppable.
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In the end, your goals become your reality, because…
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Reasons Create Results. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “ Persistence Looks Like Self-Discipline ”.
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Persistence is self-mastery in action.
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So what does that mean for you?
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First, let me emphasize that setbacks, delays, disappointments, and temporary defeats will come.
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Second, let me emphasize that they’re not personal.
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They are simply the gates you must pass through on your way to success.
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Each lock is different and will require a different strategy.
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The key… you will change in ways that allow you to overcome them.
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That’s where self-discipline and self-mastery come in.
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Can you make yourself learn what you must?
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Can you make yourself do what you must?
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Can you make yourself work with people you must work with?
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Can you improve the four pillars of “Grade-A Living” - Your Accomplishments, Associations, Athleticism, and Attitude?
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So when these random setbacks, delays, disappointments, and temporary defeats come, remember this.
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Before Persistence shows up as success,...
* Persistence Looks Like Self-Discipline . 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “Your Belief Creates Persistence”.
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Persisting through failures, setbacks, and disappointments comes before success.
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So what does that mean for you?
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Persistence is the quality that will separate you from those that don’t make it.
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If you persist, you will have the chance to make mistakes, learn, adapt, and advance.
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Success is on the other side of persistence.
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It’s easy to say you believe.
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The true test or proof of your belief is your persistence.
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Even in the dictionary, persistence comes before success.
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Success follows taking action, making mistakes, learning, and adapting.
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Success will come, when …
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Your Belief Creates Persistence. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about why you should “Check Your Assumptions”.
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When it comes to your assumptions, reality matters.
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So what does that mean for you?
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Reality provides feedback, letting you know if your assumptions were right or wrong.
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Most of us have made incorrect assumptions that we never challenged.
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Those same assumptions led us to failure.
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That teaches us that we need to question our assumptions.
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If they’re wrong, what changes do you need to make?
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Always, always, always, aim to have your assumptions align with reality… how things really work.
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Question your assumptions.
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Test them against reality.
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Accept that you could be wrong.
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Adjust as necessary.
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The likelihood of your success increases and failure decreases when you…
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Check Your Assumptions. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about what to do “When a Crisis Occurs”.
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A crisis is life pressing for change.
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So what does that mean for you?
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When you experience a crisis, it’s time to step back and examine the situation.
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Ask yourself, “What change is being required of me?”
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“What is life trying to teach me?”
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A crisis is an indication that something is wrong and continuing down the current path will make things worse.
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Again, ask “What change is being required of me?”
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If you examine yourself and change, you can move to a higher level…
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When a Crisis Occurs. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “Options Create Freedom”.
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Having no options creates a feeling of being trapped.
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Having crappy options is as bad as having no options.
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So what does that mean for you?
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To grant yourself a sense of freedom, you must have well-developed options.
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As a matter of fact, your freedom and happiness are influenced by the number of well developed options you have in case your first choice doesn’t work.
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The better developed your options, the more freedom you have.
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Instead of a dream, they must be actionable… you can act on them.
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Rarely do first plans work out.
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Having well thought out options and alternative paths grants you more freedom.
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If one plan doesn’t work out, you’ll be able to switch courses.
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In fact, the process of thinking through alternatives helps you internalize and process information better, likely increasing your odds of success.
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More choices equals more flexibility.
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More flexibility equals more freedom.
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In the end, a collection of well-developed alternatives increases your odds of achieving your goal.
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After you commit to your goals and think through alternative plans, you’ll find that…
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Options Create Freedom. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “Challenges Lead to Change”.
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After you’ve set a goal, made a plan, and begun taking action, life gives you feedback.
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Sometimes, the feedback says that your plan was incomplete, the environment has changed, or the window is closing.
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So what does that mean for you?
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It means it’s time to stand back and reexamine your plan.
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First, check in to see that the goal hasn’t changed.
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If the goal is the same, it’s time for a strategy check.
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You might have the wrong strategy.
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You might have to change your approach.
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When plans meet reality, plans often change.
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Revise your plans as often as needed, until taking action on them moves your forward.
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Pay attention to the results you’re creating and adapt as needed.
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Winners are more committed to their outcome than the process they thought would take them there.
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Winners are open to the times…
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Challenges Lead to Change. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “The Path Clearing Storm”.
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The quote that inspired this says, “Not all storms come to disrupt your life, some come to clear your path.”
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Mindstorming…
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It’s the process of creating ideas to address your problems, questions, and goals.
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It’s a secret many wealthy and successful people have used, because they do it intentionally and consistently.
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So what does that mean for you?
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Now that you know about it, you can intentionally and consistently put it to work.
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To mindstorm, write a goal or problem you have in the form of a question.
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Then, write twenty answers to the question.
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Put the answers in present tense, like you’re doing them now.
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Choose one answer, and do it immediately.
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Taking action convinces your brain that you’re serious and it’ll give you more and more ideas.
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As you know, quantity leads to quality.
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To discover your path to wealth and success, intentionally and consistently use mindstorming; it’s…
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The Path Clearing Storm. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “Imagination is Powerful”.
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It’s more important than facts.
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Everything you can touch began in the imagination of a person.
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So what does that mean for you?
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You too can create.
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This is most needed and significant when you are faced with undesirable facts.
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Answers can come to your imagination at a critical time, completely changing your life.
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Major changes are the result of imagination that helps you see things differently.
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That allows you to take an action that was previously unavailable to you.
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Imagination leads to ideas that lead to changes.
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Where you can imagine ideas and solve problems, you can achieve your goals.
*Where are the limits?
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Your imagination.
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It rules the world and is more important than facts; that’s
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The Power of Imagination. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the “Ingredients for Achievement”.
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Napoleon Hill revealed them in the book “Think and Grow Rich”.
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The saying is “Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.”
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So what does that mean for you?
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It means… If you can imagine it and believe it will happen, you can make it happen.
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Why?
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Your ideas come with the ability to bring them to reality.
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Having an idea means there is the possibility to make it a reality.
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Some of the power comes from within you.
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Some of the power comes from around you - others.
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Some of the power comes from unseen forces working for you behind the scenes.
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The challenge… you don’t know how much it will take or how long it will take to achieve.
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That’s why so many abandon the process before achievement.
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But if you understand the two agreements for achievement, you just might draw the power to make it happen.
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Imagine and prove you believe, applying the...
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Ingredients for Achievement
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In this episode, we’re talking about how and why to “Expand your potential”.
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Lift your limits.
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Ideas are like vehicles that take you where you want to go.
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So what does that mean for you?
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It’s time to create ideas… intentionally.
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Move past the daydreams that may or may not contain value.
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It’s time to create ideas… intentionally.
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In this case, quantity leads to quality.
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In the last podcast, I recommended you write 20 ideas (solutions) to major problems that cross your path.
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The process?
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Create ideas.
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Evaluate ideas.
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Act on the ideas.
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Again, quantity leads to quality.
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Through thought, concentration, and ideas, you leap over obstacles and move toward the life you desire.
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Obstacles act as limits on your life, but creating and acting on ideas helps you…
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Expand your potential. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how and why to “Execute on Your Ideas”.
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Ideas advance life.
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Everyone has problems and obstacles that keep them from achieving their goals.
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So what does that mean for you?
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For your life to get better, you need solutions to the problems and obstacles you confront.
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Want to improve your life?
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Make a list of possible ideas to help you achieve your goals.
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Then, immediately begin executing on your ideas.
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Why?
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If you keep doing what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got.
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In other words… If you want a different outcome, you have to take a different action.
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The new action comes as an idea.
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When a major problem comes up, list 20 ideas to solve it.
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Then, begin acting upon the ideas.
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You’ll find your life changing and your confidence growing!
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When you’re ready to improve your life, remember to immediately…
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Execute on Your Ideas. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Just Do it”.
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That’s right!
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Just do it!
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Everyone has heard it said in a Nike commercial.
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So what does that mean for you?
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Being an action taker separates you from most.
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Once you’ve made a decision… do it!
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You’ve set your goals.
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You’ve made your plans.
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You’ve prioritized your actions.
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You’ve visualized.
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Now, it’s time to just do it!
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You can correct the course as needed.
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Decide and do!
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Act boldly and unseen forces will come to your aid, when you just do it!
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Until it’s done,…
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Just Do it. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “Failure is Not an Option”.
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Act like it.
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This is from Dorothea Brande’s book Wake Up and Live.
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She says, “Act as if it were impossible to fail, and it shall be.”
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So what does that mean for you?
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Imagine that your success is guaranteed if you will take action.
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Then, act accordingly.
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The people, processes, and products needed to guarantee your success will show up.
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When the people show up, continue taking action.
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When the processes are lined out, continue taking action.
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When the products you need are acquired, continue taking action.
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Push… until the vision becomes your reality.
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Your support and success are inevitable, when you act as though…
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Failure is Not an Option. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how to “Act with Boldness”.
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Help will come.
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When you act with courage, it’s as though unseen forces begin working for you.
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So what does that mean for you?
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It means you must be willing to take action.
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If you are indecisive and delay, your help will be delayed.
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No one is coming through to make it happen for you, if you aren’t doing anything for yourself.
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Show your faith by your actions.
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Words are not enough.
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Now is the time.
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Be courageous.
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Take action today!
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Your unseen forces and rewards will come to you, when you…
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Act with Boldness. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how to “Focus on Advancing”.
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Decide and act.
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The ability to decide, commit, and act is a habit of high achievers.
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So what does that mean for you?
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The key word that makes it work is habit.
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Being decisive and taking action will advance you.
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If you do it out of habit, you will constantly have a chance to advance.
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Even if the first decision is not the right decision, you can adjust and make the decision right.
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That requires accepting feedback and self-correcting… deciding and acting.
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Get more information and change as necessary… deciding and acting.
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Decide, act, and advance.
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You’ll find that to be a turning point in your life, just because you decided to finally…
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Focus on Advancing. 👊🏾
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In this episode, the topic is “Use Time Wisely”.
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Do High-Value Tasks First.
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FYI, distractions will come uninvited.
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So what does that mean for you?
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You must remember that you can only do one thing at a time.
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So, anything you do while your highest-value task remains undone is a waste of time.
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To get the clarity you need, stop and think before you begin.
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Be clear about your most valuable tasks for your business or employer.
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Do that first.
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The question to ask yourself is…
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What am I paid to do?
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Identify the results you must create at this moment… and constantly focus on creating them.
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If you drift, immediately refocus your attention and actions.
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If you are committed to producing the highest results and getting the highest rewards…
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Use Time Wisely. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how to “Max Out Your Potential”.
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Using Your Time Accordingly
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You must focus your efforts on the most valuable use of your time.
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This is about being efficient and doing what’s effective.
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Effective, meaning to focus on what works… what’s productive.
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Efficient, meaning best use of time… no unnecessary steps or effort wasted.
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The question to ask yourself is…
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What’s the most valuable use of my time right now?
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After answering that question, focus only on completing that task.
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If you get distracted, refocus your attention.
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Ask the question again.
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What’s the most valuable use of my time right now?
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Tap into the most valuable use of your time, if you want to reach…
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Max Out Your Potential. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how to “Challenge Yourself”.
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Push to your limits.
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No one likes failure, but trying to do more helps us find our potential.
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So what does that mean for you?
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You can only discover your potential by pushing to the edges.
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It’s been said you can only find out how far you can go by going too far.
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Along those same lines, we discover and expand our capacity by stretching ourselves.
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Our satisfaction also comes from discovering and operating at those edges.
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That gives us the chance to get into a flow state where our mind or body is stretched to its limits in an effort to accomplish something difficult and worthwhile.
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Some consider it the secret to happiness.
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If you want to experience the richness of life in a flow state, you have to…
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Challenge Yourself. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the fact that “Time Runs Out”.
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It only runs out.
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So what does that mean for you?
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There’s never enough time to do what you have to do.
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More success means more demands on your time.
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If you have plenty time to do your work, you’re probably underpaid, underemployed, or underachieving.
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All mean living under your privilege.
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You must be wise enough not to blame anyone for this state, but get busy fixing the situation.
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If you only complain without acting to change it, you doom yourself to underachievement and disappointment.
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On the other hand, taking action may lead to success.
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That success will lead to more to do… and not enough time to do it all.
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Acknowledge the time limits you face, and make the most of your life, because…
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Time Runs Out. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Make Progress a Priority”.
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Do important tasks first.
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So what does that mean for you?
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Your time is limited.
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You can’t do everything.
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So, you have to prioritize.
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The more you have to do, the more you have to prioritize.
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Analyze and evaluate your tasks carefully.
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Your time is limited.
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Your mental energy is limited.
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Your physical energy is limited.
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Prioritize and spend your time and energy on the tasks most needed for your success.
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Acknowledge the time and energy limits you face, and…
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Make Progress a Priority. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Accurate Thinking”.
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Combined with action, it wins.
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So what does that mean for you?
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Action without thinking will get you one result.
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Thinking without action will get you another result.
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Thinking before acting will get you yet another result.
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Action without thinking leads to many unnecessary failures.
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Thinking without action may help you form an opinion, but it doesn’t change your circumstances.
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Action with accurate thinking (used in planning) increases your odds of success.
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If you want to succeed more often, be sure to take action on plans formed by…
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Accurate Thinking. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “The Difference is in the Details”.
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Your advantage is in the details.
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Remember, elephants don’t bite… but mosquitoes do.
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So what does that mean for you?
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It’s the little things that make the difference.
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Especially in the details done daily…
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Details are the small wheels that move the big wheels in a clock.
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They’re easy to overlook, but can stop progression if not tended to.
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On the positive side, the details are where you find your advantage.
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It’s sorting through the data to find meaningful information.
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That’s the information that can give you an outsized return on investment.
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That’s the information that can tell you what to stop doing to boost profitability.
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You must tend to the large and the small, the macro and the micro.
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When you tend to details that matter, you find what can make you different from your competitors.
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Again, the details are where you can find your advantage.
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In that way, details are the diamonds you must mine out of the mess.
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In many cases, you will be chosen because you’re different, not better.
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Differences can be sold as value, aka bronze, silver, gold, and platinum packages.
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If you want to get paid well, use details to find your advantage, because…
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The Difference is in the Details. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Prepare to Reach the Peak”.
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Succeed on purpose.
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You’ll never find someone at the top of a mountain who just decided to go on a walk.
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In other words, success is not an accident.
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So what does that mean for you?
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In your chosen profession, preparation will be required to beat average.
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People who aren’t professionals can wing it.
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Just getting by through winging it will never give security or confidence…
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By the way, everyone around knows who prepared and who didn’t.
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Lack of preparation is evident.
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Excellent preparation is evident too.
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Consider what Abraham Lincoln said, “I shall study and prepare myself and some day my chance will come.”
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In that way, preparation is an investment in your future.
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Preparation precedes peak performance.
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Peak performance precedes peak pay.
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If you want to get paid well, …
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Prepare to Reach the Peak. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how to “Go The Extra Mile”.
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Go The Extra Mile
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Greater rewards are there.
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By the way, there are no traffic jams along the extra mile.
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Plus, no one can stop you from going the extra mile.
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So what does that mean for you?
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You CAN go the extra mile.
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Matter of fact…
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You SHOULD go the extra mile.
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If you want to get paid more than you’re getting now, do more than you’re paid for.
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This applies to employees or business owners.
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Add more value to your work.
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Add more value to your network by achieving more and better results.
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The lessons acquired along the extra mile will separate you from those who only do what they must.
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Those same lessons will empower you to outperform those who don’t go the extra mile.
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Examples of going the extra mile…
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Develop new skills.
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Come in earlier.
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Stay a little later.
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Work all the time you work.
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Take on additional responsibilities.
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Take on tasks your supervisor doesn’t like and do them well.
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Most won’t agree with these.
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In fact, they will criticize this message.
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That’s to be expected.
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Even though most want more rewards, only a few will choose to…
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Go The Extra Mile. 👊🏾
If you like what you hear on this show, you should definitely visit BecomingOurBestDaily.com
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In this episode, we’re talking about how Above Average is Unusual
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Standing out means you don’t fit in.
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To be above average means you’ll work longer than average.
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To be above average means you’ll work harder than average.
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Being above average means you’ll stand out.
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Standing out means you won’t fit in.
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So, when average producers give you their opinion…
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Or, when average producers complain about you “doing too much”...
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So, when average producers call you stupid…
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So, when average producers are mad that you “make them look bad”...
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So what does that mean for you?
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Your plan to be above average is working.
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You know that you can only get more out if you put more in.
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Average people think wanting to get more out is enough.
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You focus on doubling your production to double your value.
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You’re ok being abnormal, since…
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Above Average is Unusual.
👊🏾
If you like what you hear on this show, you should definitely visit BecomingOurBestDaily.com
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In this episode, we’re talking about How To Get Luck On Your Side.
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This secret attracts people and opportunities.
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It’s a capability that is developed into ability.
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What does that mean?
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This ability is developed by use.
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What unlocks luck?
*The ability to work hard.
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The ability to work hard increases by working hard.
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It brings people, opportunities, and resources your way.
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Jack Zufelt, author of “The DNA of Success” says…
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“Incredible things happen independently of those you personally create.
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I call these serendipitous blessings.
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When you're pushing hard on door A, someone or something opens door B.
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Often, when you look through door B, what's behind it is much better than what you were going after in the first place.
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However, you wouldn't have seen door B open if you hadn't been in the hall pushing on door A.
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Get in the here and now and look for the other opened doors, or go open some doors on your own.”
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Others will say you got lucky.
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Luck can be activated purposely through hard work.
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Now is the perfect time to work hard, now that you know
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How To Get Luck On Your Side.👊🏾
If you like what you hear on this show, you should definitely visit BecomingOurBestDaily.com
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In this episode, we’re talking about When Working Hard is Working Smart.
Now, you advance through working harder and longer.
Advance your business.
Advance your career.
More effort and more hours…
So what does that mean for you?
The Secret: Learning occurs in the process.
Working harder will drive you to find ways to be more effective.
Working longer will give you more reps to develop your skill.
That’s a major reason that people who put in more hard work and hours get ahead.
People discount the learning, growth, and habits developed during that time.
Rumor has it… every hour you put in over forty hours is an investment in yourself and your future.
Want to know where you’re going to be in the next 3 - 5 years?
Take a look at how many hours over forty hours you’re investing.
When you want a greater future, you better take advantage of…
When Working Hard is Working Smart 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about 2 Ways to Increase Your Rewards.
The two ways are connected to one word.
The one word is service.
The two ways can be used individually, but together, they’re extremely powerful!
If you do them, your service is going to be a hit!
So, go ahead, do me a favor and hit that like button!
Here’s the great reveal!
To increase your rewards…
- Increase the quality of your service.
- Increase the quantity of your service.
Bottom line, you get out what you put in, and you’re in control of what you put in.
No one can stop you from putting in more EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.
No one can stop you from going the extra mile, from always doing more than you are paid to do.
Just remember, increasing the quality and quantity of your service helps you make it to the top.
When you do, others will call you lucky.
So, you might as well get lucky.
It all starts when you decide to increase the quality and quantity of your service,…
- 2 Ways to Increase Your Rewards. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about Lessons from a Rocket Launch.
Like a rocket being launched to the moon, you have a destination you’re going to.
The rocket we’re talking about has three parts: a first stage, second stage, and the payload (which carries the people).
Once you understand the lesson this has for you, you’re going to be fired up and ready to get your goal.
So, go ahead and hit that like button.
The first stage is the largest and most powerful one that helps the rocket overcome the pull of gravity.
Once the first stage burns out, it falls off and the second stage kicks in… but may burn for less than a minute!
At this point the rocket has enough momentum to carry the payload into outer space.
By now, you’re wondering what’s the lesson.
Here it is.
The first stage…
To escape the pull of comfort and habits, you’re going to have to expend A LOT of energy!
That might look like extended study hours or 12 hour work days to reshape your mind and behaviors.
The second stage…
Once you are aware of and practice good behaviors, the next stage is to move them into habits.
Once productive habits are in place, it’s a matter of repetition and time to take you to where you want to go.
Putting out as much energy as is needed to break old habits and establish new ones proves you learned…
- Lessons from a Rocket Launch. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how we Serve to Deserve.
In this episode, we’re talking about how we “Serve to Deserve”.
Your rewards equal the value of your service.
Or...
Our earnings come from serving others.
We all depend on others for our daily needs - food, shelter, connection, etc.
So what does that mean for you?
Your main job is to be of service.
We all have an area of service.
Some people want more from life than others.
Those same people will need to serve up more value to deserve more rewards.
The word deserve is made up of two parts.
First, “de” means “from”.
Second, “serve” means “service”.
You don’t deserve anything until you come “from service”.
Feel free to keep your aspirations high.
Then, aim to deliver valuable service, so you deserve the rewards you desire.
Your rewards will grow as you…
- Serve to Deserve. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about One Secret to Dying to Live.
From the moment you’re inspired to do greater and live greater, there's a major challenge.
You immediately realize you can’t do it… as you are.
You don’t know enough.
You don’t have the skills to do it.
You don’t have the connections.
Here’s the great awakening.
All of those situations are the result of your past - what you’ve done or didn’t do.
It immediately becomes obvious to you that who you were won’t get you where you want to go.
That’s when you realize the old version of you has to die so the greater version of you can live.
You want to have a different life and realize you have to do things differently.
Doing things differently is the result of you being different.
Now for the secret to dying to live.
You’re going to be grateful for it; so go ahead and hit that like button in advance.
So, here it is.
You have to imagine that greater version of you and identify with it so much that you’re driven to change.
You change your thinking and the things you do… to line up with your new identity.
Being leads to doing and doing results in having the life of greatness you once imagined.
Realizing you will have to become a brand new person is the…
- One Secret to Dying to Live. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about The Misuse, Abuse, and Use of Fear.
All three are important, but the third one is the most powerful and can lead you to improve your life.
So stay til the end…
First, let’s talk about the misuse of fear.
Fear can help you.
However, when fear is misused, it runs rampant in your mind and can lead you to being tired and feeling burned out.
Second, you’ve witnessed the abuse of fear when watching the media manipulate the masses.
When fear is abused, people get stuck in a state of fear and indecision.
I’m about to drop the most important one - the use of fear.
This is a good one.
So be sure to hit that like button, because I know you’re going to like this one.
One of the ways that nature uses fear is as a defense.
It protects us from making decisions that hurt us.
Healthy use of fear drives us to take action and make the most of the time we have.
When you can strategically use fear of loss and fear of missing an opportunity, the drive you create can be channeled into producing results you desire.
When you feel fear, be sure to distinguish between…
- The Misuse, Abuse, and Use of Fear. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to Be Satisfied with What You Have.
Starting your day off making a list of five to ten things you’re grateful for creates a sense of fulfillment in you.
This helps offset the desire to chase what everyone else has.
It leads you to enjoy what you have.
It even helps you be happy in the present.
The main protection is that it prevents you from the false idea that you’ll be happy when you get something.
Chances are, you’ve gotten what you wanted and you still want more.
Happiness in the present, persistence to achieve a goal, while engaging in productive behaviors is a win.
The productive behaviors bring rewards.
Understand, life is a journey.
You’ll arrive at a destination you desire.
Then…
You’ll establish your next destination.
On and on it goes as long as you live.
Remember that it’s possible to set goals, achieve goals, still…
- Be Satisfied with What You Have. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to Do One Thing at a Time.
“The feeling of being hurried is not usually the result of living a full life and having no time. It is on the contrary born of a vague fear that we are wasting our life. When we do not do the one thing we ought to do, we have no time for anything else--we are the busiest people in the world.” * Eric Hoffer
When we do things without focusing on them, we don’t do it as well as we could with focus.
Our mind and body work best when in unity.
That type of focus makes our tasks easier.
The challenge is…
We live in a world where a lot is vying for our attention and is good at holding it, specifically social media.
The reality is…
The ability to focus and concentrate are muscles that are developed through discipline.
To help, you’ve got to limit the time you spend living in the past and the future.
The present is your place of power, where you can effect change.
Practice living one day at a time.
You’ll enjoy life more.
Plus, you’ll develop deeper skill at what you’re doing.
If you want to reduce anxiety, increase skill, and enjoy life more…
- Do One Thing at a Time. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to Show Others How To Treat You.
First, let me point out that the focus is not “tell others how to treat you”.
That’s a different conversation.
The emphasis here is to “show them”.
Here’s the first point that is often overlooked.
People look at how you care for yourself.
If you do the best you can with what you’ve got, they’ll see that.
The higher your standard for yourself, the better most people will treat you.
Secondly, you’ll sometimes have to walk away from people in order to show them what you will not tolerate.
You don’t have to tell them “You better do this or you better do that.”
You can tell them, “I won’t accept that treatment or behavior in my life.”
Then, you SHOW them you mean it by walking away if they overstep or refuse to respect you.
People can argue with what you say.
They can’t argue with what you do.
Doing takes more commitment and energy than saying, and it carries more weight.
Telling others how to treat you is a start, and the next level of persuasion happens when you …
- Show Others How To Treat You 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about Purpose and Direction.
Absolute clarity is the starting point of accomplishment.
So what does that mean for you?
The more definite and focused you are, the better your decision making becomes when it comes to your time and efforts.
The more time you spend acting on your goals, the better you get at doing those tasks.
The better you get at doing important tasks, the more you will accomplish.
As a result, you will feel better about yourself and the more you’ll want to accomplish.
As you continue to operate with clarity and focus, your efforts will be focused and you will improve.
Over time, your productivity will spiral upward, all because of…
- Purpose and Direction 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about being Wired for Survival.
Did you know that success is unnatural?
Under the triune brain model, there are three regions of the human brain.
At the base, we have our primal brain… responsible for our fight-or-flight survival response.
The limbic brain, responding to news or experiences, creates an emotional response.
Finally, our frontal lobe is the part that makes decisions, solves problems, and reasons.
The quick overview is that, when life comes at us fast, the fastest response will be survival, followed by an emotional response.
The ability to reason and make logical decisions requires the frontal lobe.
Engaging thinking, problem solving, and reasoning happens less frequently than a flight or fight response or an emotional response.
Success takes training and overcoming natural, knee-jerk reactions.
We must program ourselves for success, because we’re…
- Wired for Survival 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about When No One’s Looking.
In life, there are cycles for everything.
When it comes to successful achievement, it’s often like this.
First, a dream is awakened in you.
You’re all alone and there’s no one to tell you to go for it.
You just believe you’re supposed to do it.
Then, you learn a little bit about the process.
You start working to develop the mindset and skills you need.
You get around others on the same path.
Y’all share stories about success and failure.
What works and doesn’t work…
Now, there’s some competition.
A few try to belittle your development…
Secretly hoping you’ll drop out.
You press on and now the audience has grown.
You’re developing in front of others.
If you persist,
They see you go from bad to good to great.
All the while, they don’t see…
The hours of study…
The hours of repetitions and corrections…
You pushing yourself when weakness tells you to coast…
The more you achieve, you’ll find mixed reactions.
Encouragement…
Love…
Negativity…
Hate…
True fans…
Best part is the person you become and the habits you develop.
You end up winning again and again and again and…
You get the picture.
You become a winner and winners win.
All because you do the work…
- When No One’s Looking 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about Living On Accident.
Don’t blame fate for your car crash when you let go of the wheel.
Likewise, by failing to plan, you are planning to fail.
By failing to decide exactly what you want, you end up giving in to random things happening.
Sometimes, you might be lucky.
Sometimes, you might not be.
This style of living makes you feel like you’re at the mercy of life.
It’ll have you praying for a lucky break like you have no say in your success.
So what does that mean for you?
If you live this way, you’ll likely be negative, pessimistic, and feel like you have little control over your life.
If you submit to random things happening in life, you probably blame others for your problems.
One simple act puts your hands back on the steering wheel of life… setting goals.
You get to give your life direction and give yourself a sense of control.
You become the cause that creates the effects you desire.
You feel that you have purpose and feel good about yourself.
Note the areas where you wish things were different.
Find one change you can make and begin taking action.
As you continue to identify and act on changes that’ll make a difference, you’ll find yourself making progress.
Over time, you’ll take control of the direction of your life according to your purpose and stop…
- Living on Accident 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about Taking Full Responsibility.
Identify what’s not working and take responsibility for your response.
Note what causes you the most stress, frustration, or anger on a regular basis.
Decide what to do in those cases - get in, get out, do something, or stop doing something.
For the record, these are usually areas where you feel out of control.
So what does that mean for you?
It means that it’s time to take ownership.
Remember that you are responsible for where you are and what you are… because of your choices.
If you’re not happy, there’s good news!
You can make different and better decisions.
You are always free to choose.
Making a decision to take action will end up reducing your stress and give you a feeling of personal power!
As you continue to identify problem people or situations and deal with them, you’ll find yourself making progress.
Over time, you’ll see clearer and make productive decisions after you start…
- Taking Full Responsibility 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about The Creative Process.
One of the first things to understand is that seeds have a period of incubation before they manifest.
Kinda like how there’s a period of incubation before a baby is born…
It starts with you choosing a goal and building the image in your mind.
There’ll be time that passes before the image becomes your reality.
For it to grow, it’s gonna require your energy.
The best energy to give… is concentration.
Concentration brings more energy and helps make it happen faster.
So, it pays to concentrate on what you want to be, do, and have.
That energy is attractive and it also will move you to action.
Over time, you’ll find yourself bringing your visions into reality.
All because, you understand…
- The Creative Process 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about The Good and Bad of Peer Pressure.
Basically, we favor people who are in our in-group as opposed to an out-group.
For example, Robert is in your mastermind group, so you like Robert more than William.
You might be thinking, “Thanks Captain Obvious!”
What do I do with this information?
First, have an objective standard you use for evaluating people.
Fact is, people could be part of your in-group for any number of reasons, many that might even go against what you stand for.
Having objective standards helps you clearly evaluate people in-group and out-group.
Those same standards can help you find people in your in-group that you’re more closely aligned with, giving you a chance to develop an even deeper relationship.
As an aside, those same objective standards you use for others… you can use them to evaluate your own thoughts and behaviors to see if you’re on or off track.
You can still bond with folks in-group, because you’ve already shown you have some similar interests.
You can use your objective standards to vet others in the out-group.
You just might end up persuading others to join your in-group, because you’ve found areas where your values overlap.
In summation, enjoy productive group-think, but avoid blindly following.
Use your objective standards to connect and reject relationships in-group and out-group.
Bottom Line:
When you vet people, you wisely approach...
- The Good and Bad of Peer Pressure. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about Forrest Gump's Secret to Building Community.
What you’re about to hear works because it’s based on principle.
Principles work regardless of your race, gender, height, etc.
Before I reveal it, I also need to tell you that it takes courage to apply this secret.
Alright, enough build up…
Here’s the quote from the running scene:
"That day, for no particular reason, I decided to go for a little run.
“So I ran to the end of the road.
“And when I got there, I thought maybe I'd run to the end of town.
“And when I got there, I thought maybe I'd just run across Greenbow county.
“And I figured, since I run this far, maybe I'd just run across the great state of Alabama.
“And that's what I did.
“I ran clear across Alabama."
Here’s the secret:
Start.
Start alone.
Go as far as you can see.
Keep on going.
Forrest ran for two years before others joined him.
Likewise, you’ll go a period of time before others are drawn to you.
Keep on going.
Others who are aligned with what you’re doing will continue to join you.
Until you stop running…
Bottom Line:
You’ll build a community of like-minded people by starting and persisting...
- Forrest Gump's Secret to Building Community. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about One Resource That Majorly Influences Your Income.
And, I’m not talking about time.
First, let me say that this is not a comfortable conversation.
Let’s be honest.
Success and increasing income is never a comfortable conversation, because there’s always something we’ll have to change.
This is no different.
Without further ado, here’s the resource I’m talking about…
Your money.
I know. I know.
You might be wondering how the hell does my money influence my income!
Here’s how.
Money is seed.
Whether you enjoy it or employ it determines your outcome.
Enjoy it, and it’s gone forever.
Employ it, and watch it produce more income.
It’s your choice.
Now, there has to be some enjoyment of the money you earn.
Likewise, there has to be employment of the money you earn.
That looks like investing in relevant skills and knowledge, developing your ability to increase your income.
Bottom Line:
The responsibility falls on you to balance enjoying and employing your money - the...
- One Resource That Majorly Influences Your Income. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about The 5 Words That Build Stability.
There’s no denying that life has ups and downs.
If you’re an entrepreneur, it’s like the terrifying roller coaster that you’d swear is designed to make you sick.
While roller coasters are fun at a theme park, the reality is we’d all like some semblance of stability in our lives.
Then, we’d like the highs and lows we plan and put on a calendar. LOL
When we plan, God laughs and says, “Here, try this!”
In the meantime, there are five words that will help you instill a sense of stability in your life.
Here they are…
Get brilliant On The Basics.
That’s it.
That’s good enough to get you to hit that like button, right?
See…
When you “get brilliant on the basics”, you do the important things that aren’t urgent.
So, you reduce the number of self-created urgencies in your life.
You actually create better results than someone who is occasionally great.
When you “get brilliant on the basics”, you can level up your entire performance and results over time.
It’s easy to understand, but difficult to do.
Doing them gives you peace of mind and signals to others that you’re trustworthy too.
Before you tell others to “get brilliant on the basics”, start living...
- The 5 Words That Build Stability. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about 2 Ways To Put Your Problems Beneath You.
Both ways are connected and necessary.
You’re going to hear about them in order; so listen to the end.
The first way is by tapping into hope.
The question is…
What are your best hopes?
When you have hope, you can summon the strength to move toward that outcome.
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The second way that comes out of that hope is to act.
That action looks like asking for help or solutions.
That action looks like seeking for help or solutions.
That action looks like applying the answers that come your way, determined that you will create the outcome you desire.
When you allow yourself to hope and take relentless action to prove your hope right, you’ll often be surprised at how and when the answer arises.
If you’ll just reflect on your life, you’ll probably find that your hope that things can be different and acting like it are ...
- 2 Ways To Put Your Problems Beneath You.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about 3 Ways to Increase Your Courage.
Each method is powerful, but number three is a shortcut to rapidly boost your courage.
So stay tuned in til the end…
The first way to increase your courage is to face your fears.
When you push against your comfort zone, you’ll find that it expands.
So start with a small fear and push through it.
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Back to your courage…
The second way to increase your courage is to develop a growth mindset.
When you do this, you know that there’s no such thing as failure, there’s only feedback.
Each result you get gives you some information you need to move your life forward.
The third way to give your courage the boost it needs is to find a role model who lives with courage.
Study their life and lock away the stories of all the challenges they overcame.
Then, take action to create your own hero story.
Facing fears, learning from feedback, and acting like your role models can accelerate your growth.
Go ahead and activate the...
- 3 Ways to Increase Your Courage.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about How to Know If You’re a Hero or Villain.
There are three major points that will help you know if you’re a hero or a villain.
Each one is important; so listen to the end.
The first thing to know is that the heroes and villains have the same origin story: pain.
Like them, you have a major pain in your life that came from a loss, being bullied, or made fun of for things outside of your control.
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Back to the story…
The villain says, “The world hurt me. I’m going to hurt it back.”
The hero says, “The world hurt me. I’m not going to let this happen to anyone else.”
The difference is in their response.
Bottom Line:
Your response to the major pain in your life tells you...
- How to Know If You’re a Hero or Villain.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about why you should Be a Seeker.
It doesn’t take a psychic to tell me that there are things that you don’t know.
The challenge is…
I don’t know what knowledge or connections you need to reach your potential.
The real challenge is…
YOU don’t know what knowledge or connections you need to reach your potential.
What’s sad is…
Some people let that stop them from pursuing their dream.
Whether that describes you or not, I have GREAT news for you!
The knowledge and people you need to know are out there!
Even better…
When you start moving toward your dream, you’ll run into obstacles.
These obstacles aren’t to discourage you.
They’re supposed to send you in search of an answer for them.
There are three resources that will help you achieve your dream: a person, process, or product.
They’re waiting on you to take action with what you have now.
The path becomes clearer for those who take action.
Help shows up for those who take action.
While you’re taking action, keep your head up for the people, processes, and products that will help you fulfill your dream.
In short, take action and…
- Be a Seeker.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about why you should Listen to Learn.
In short, you can learn a lot if you listen.
There are three types of listening I want to encourage you to do.
Listen within.
Listen to what’s said.
Listen to what’s not said.
When you listen within, you’ll receive much of the guidance you need for YOUR life.
This is your inner compass, giving you “right now” instructions, just like a GPS gives your directions based on what you can’t sense.
When you listen to what’s said, you’ll be able to discern the speaker’s thought process and reasoning.
This can either give you the go ahead or a warning to leave them alone.
When you listen to what’s not said, you can often pick up gaps in a person’s knowledge or recognize when someone is intentionally misleading you.
It’s up to you to ask further questions to determine what’s what.
To make sound decisions and get a great understanding of the world around you, make sure you…
- Listen to Learn.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about why you should Be Proactive.
In short, move before life forces you.
There are three types of people in life.
There’s proactive people, reactive people, and inactive people.
Proactive people see what’s about to happen and begin positioning themselves for what’s coming.
They make things happen.
Reactive people wait for things to happen that require them to get into motion.
They watch things happen.
Inactive people get hit by life and just give up… no effort and no response.
They often ask, “What happened?”
Proactive people often thrive.
Reactive people often survive.
Inactive people are barely alive.
This isn’t a conversation about value.
Life hits pretty hard, and it’s possible to find ourselves in a reactive or inactive mode… if we don’t fight to get back up.
This is a conversation about results.
Being proactive is about assessing, acting, and adapting to put yourself in a favorable position.
Life challenges all three types of people, but your rewards are better when you choose to…
- Be Proactive.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about why to Define Your Desired Outcome.
In short, clarify your best hopes.
Shifting from what you don’t want to what you do want is a game changer.
See…
Our fear often keeps us locked in on what we don’t want… the pain in our life.
Allow yourself to get clear on the difference you’d like to see in your life.
Make note of what would be present when you achieve your outcome.
The more detail you provide, the stronger your motivation.
What would you see?
What would you hear?
How would you feel?
How would an outsider know you’d achieved your outcome?
Before you can experience the life you desire,…
- Define Your Desired Outcome.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about why to Just Start. Start Small.
In short, live your dream on a small scale.
Let me give you an example.
Pretend you wanted to be a real estate magnate… a big deal.
You’d…
Study all things real estate - sales, marketing, systems, software, teams, laws, etc.
Practice… begin researching deals and marketplaces.
Begin attending real estate investor meetings, learning and making connections with people full-time in the lifestyle.
Share what you’re learning in a community of others interested in real estate.
At the outset, you don’t know enough or haven’t done enough to qualify for higher level deals.
However, learning and living comes in stages.
Start getting active, applying what you learn.
Begin saving, earning, and making connections that will enable you to eventually transition to your dream career/business full-time.
Everyone you admire as having made it had to start… and start small.
Follow their lead.
Your greatness is a journey and a destination, but first you have to…
- Just Start. Start Small. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about why to Give YOUR Best.
In short, doing your best leads to increasing your value and your rewards.
There’s a popular saying, “Know your worth and add tax.”
My first thought was… prove your worth.
Without going into that, let’s first pivot to giving your best.
See, it gives you the opportunity to develop your worth.
Better yet, it’s giving your best that gives you an opportunity to evaluate your worth.
Along the way, you get to see and address your deficiencies that limit you.
Here’s what’s crazy.
We haven’t even talked about getting paid yet.
Here’s what I’ve found to be true.
When you give YOUR best, you document your worth and can improve upon it.
If your current employer or current line of work can’t pay you what you’re worth, you have the option to move.
If you choose to stay, don’t get mad at them for not paying you what you believe you’re worth.
Once you know your worth, you have to choose an environment - company or field of employment - that can pay what you desire.
Bottom Line:
To know your worth and get paid what you’re worth, you first have to…
- Give YOUR Best.. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about a New You. New Life..
In short, change yourself and your situation will follow.
When you find yourself in a bad place, all you want is for things to be different.
So, most of us start changing things, because that gives us immediate feedback.
We change the room around.
We take a different route to the office.
We change our diet… for a while.
We stay in the house.
We get out of the house.
All the while, what we really needed was to change our identity.
Yep, change how we see ourselves.
My grades were low, but when I saw myself as an “A” student, I changed how I behaved.
My sales were low, but when I saw myself as a top salesman, I changed how I sold (and got referrals).
See…
Once we change how we see ourselves, we then have to get the information for how that new person would think, speak, and act.
Then, since it’s our new identity, we have to think, speak, and act like that new person.
The fact is, once you lock in that identity and consistently think, speak, and act accordingly, people will see a…
- New You. New Life.. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how Practice is the Path.
In short, fall in love with the process.
Have you ever noticed that people who are excellent in their craft love what they do.
I’ve heard the best of the best from various fields explain that their work is their meditation.
They get lost in it.
The preparation…
The study…
The execution…
Analyzing the data…
They dive into their practice and love doing it over and over and over again.
They notice small areas of refinement, the small changes they can make to improve their delivery.
It’s like they’re consumed with what they do.
Sure, they measure results, but they’re not only focused on the results.
They love production, and they also love practice.
It seems they could go on and on and on about their practice, while others admire them for their production.
Others are amazed by their results, while they are amazed by the practice.
If you want to produce at a high level, recognize…
- Practice is the Path. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how "It Takes What It Takes".
In short, do what’s required.
Many people never start the journey to bring their dreams out of their head and into reality.
It’s not that their dreams aren’t exciting.
The excitement is what gets their heart racing!
It’s just that…
They don’t know what they’ll really have to do to make a dream become reality.
Well, I’m here with an answer.
Grab your notepad.
Let me first tell you what it’s not.
It’s not doing what you feel like.
Here’s what’s crazy about that.
You’d think, “If I’m making a dream that I want become reality, it should be easy and effortless.”
Well, you’ll have those days, but it’s not every day.
So, here’s the secret.
You do what’s required.
That’s it.
Simple.
Effective.
Challenging.
Most likely you’ll have to change and become a better version of yourself, because…
- It Takes What It Takes. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to Refocus Until You Win.
In short, distractions only win if you stop refocusing.
Distractions are your enemy.
Sometimes, it’s your own thoughts that betray you.
Pleasant thoughts take you down rabbit trails, and next thing you know, you’ve lost hours of your life.
The dopamine rush of social media and other online entertainment is deceptive.
It feels good to do something that hurts you.
Dastardly…
You have to pull away from what feels good to do what is good and will get you the outcome you know serves you.
This won’t be about nine ways to fight distraction.
That’s out there.
I have one simple message:
Refocus and refocus and refocus and refocus until you’ve completed what’s necessary.
I don’t care if you get frustrated or tired of having to refocus your mind.
Just…
- Refocus Until You Win. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about why to Take Imperfect Action.
In short, it’s easier to change directions than to get started.
Chances are, you have a bucket list of things you want to be or do before you die.
Whether you call it a bucket list or a goals list, it seems to be a list that many people put off for old age.
Unfortunately, some people will never see their list come to life.
See, they’re waiting for the perfect time.
They’re waiting for the stars to align and everything in their life to calm down enough to be easier.
Then, you have a couple of people who recognize how short life is and realize the “perfect time” rarely comes.
Instead, they choose to be an active participant in their life and take steps to make things happen.
They begin setting aside the money they’ll need, learning what they need to learn, connecting with the people they need to connect with, and developing the skills they’ll need to have.
Despite false starts and people failing to come through for them at times, they’re committed to seeing their goals become their reality.
So, they manage their disappointments and frustrations, then change directions when needed.
They bring more of their goals to life than those waiting for the perfect time, just because they…
- Take Imperfect Action. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about why you Can't Stop. Won't Stop.
In short, you’ll win if you don’t quit.
When you’re in the early stages of learning goal setting and goal achieving, it’s best to keep your goals to yourself.
I know… I know…
Your favorite inspirational speaker says you should proudly proclaim your goals and go do them!
That’s fine when you’re further along and you’ve proven that you’re able to move through all the obstacles that will come your way.
Regardless, that’s not what this is about. LOL
I want to share a single thought that should be encouraging to you… whether you share your goals or keep them secret.
The good news about goal achievement is…
People will forget your goal before you achieve it!
That’s it!
So, commit to the finish.
Go.
They’ll be so busy with their lives that they’ll forget about yours.
You will arrive.
You’ll enjoy your prize, if you…
- Can't Stop. Won't Stop. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about why to Note Your Wins Daily.
In short, past success builds present confidence.
When you’re looking at how far you have to go, turn around and look at how far you’ve gone.
First, let’s deal with the elephant in the room.
Past successes are no guarantee of future successes.
However…
Past successes are often the result of overcoming lack of knowledge, lack of resources, lack of a team, and more.
It’s the fact that you made it despite what you lacked at first.
That’s the confidence you’ll need.
Because, guess what…
No one goes into new ventures fully formed.
So, you’ll always be playing a game of acquisition, application, and adjustment until achievement.
To build your belief and momentum for future challenges…
- Note Your Wins Daily. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how Struggle Reveals Strength.
In short, your response to the challenge shows YOU what you can do.
There are times in life where we’re faced with things we think we can’t make it through.
In those places, we’re stuck between giving up and feeling the need to do everything.
Sometimes, without a clear plan, we just begin taking action.
Doing any and everything we can to stay alive.
Then…
Fortune smiles on us.
Someone comes along and helps us see the path that will take us where we want to go.
Or…
We stumble upon the right thing to do and we solve the problem.
Our confidence gets a boost.
And…
Sometimes, we keep looking for and trying every answer we get… to no avail.
In a moment of giving up, an insight or intuition comes to us, and we apply it to great success.
When you commit to making it, life will challenge you, because…
- Struggle Reveals Strength. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to "Strengthen What Remains."
In short, look beyond what was taken from you and use what you have left.
There’ve been some tremendous storm systems wreaking havoc across the United States lately.
The losses have mounted up - lives, homes, businesses.
While most people not impacted by the storms can move on with their life, those impacted have a different experience.
While life goes on around them, they must cope with loss and still try to re-establish normal.
Knowing that life goes on doesn’t help with the healing or sadness of loss.
Still, life goes on.
Regardless of your losses, I’m asking you to look at what you have and use that to rebuild.
If you must, cry, scream, cuss, or hit the weights…
Then, pick up your list of what you have left and…
- Strengthen What Remains. 👊🏾
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As you know, 1% Better Daily podcast is the place where all things are focused on helping us become the best version of ourselves daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about the need to Get Lifetime Achievements.
In short, our day to day actions are the foundation of our lifetime achievements.
People often overestimate what can be done in a day and underestimate what can be done over a lifetime.
This is a major reason people abandon their heart’s desire, and it’s sad.
For the record…
I want to emphasize that the first two steps of hitting a lifetime achievement is setting a goal and committing to it.
That’s even before you know “HOW” you’re going to do it.
Once you make the commitment, you’ll seek out the how.
The WHAT and the WHY power the search for the HOW.
The WHAT and the WHY power the implementation of the HOW.
Knowing what you want to accomplish is a great starting point, but…
Knowing what you want is not enough.
Your WHY must be powerful enough to drive you through the problems and obstacles that will arise.
A strong desire for WHAT you want, a clear WHY, and implementation of the HOW to will lead you to…
- Get Lifetime Achievements. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to Love What You Do.
In short, passion is the power to persist.
Every path has hardships.
To not think so is naive.
When it comes to bringing your visions or dreams to reality, you will encounter hardship.
There are two secrets to loving what you do that I’m glad to share with you today.
#1 - Become great at what you do.
When we’re successful, we often get a sense of fulfillment from doing something well.
#2 - Uncover meaning behind what you do.
Ask yourself questions like…
“Who does this help?”
“How would they suffer if I didn’t do this?”
“What are three ways I’m making others' lives better?”
It’s easy to develop passion for something when you’re making a difference.
You’ll start to feel like you’re doing what you love when you…
- Love What You Do. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to Choose Your Lifestyle.
In short, creating the lifestyle you desire takes time and is worth it.
There are three areas I’m encouraging you to consider when shaping your lifestyle - intention, income, and interests.
It’s important to group all three together.
Intention is about uncovering the work you were designed to do.
It’s about doing work that emphasizes your strengths, not a specific job or business.
Income is about uncovering the type of income you’ll need to live the life you want.
Housing, vehicles, vacations, and more come with a price tag; count that cost.
Interests refer to your hobbies and passions - the things you’d do even if you didn’t get paid to do them.
To pursue your interests, you’ll need time and money; this is where lifestyle design plays a major role.
Either seek a career or business that will allow you to fulfill your intention, income, and interests.
Then, get busy becoming the person, learning the skills, and making the connections to make the vision become a reality.
Invest the time, energy, attention, and money to live your vision.
The undecided life isn’t as fulfilling as a life of purpose.
The life change you’re looking for starts when you…
- Choose Your Lifestyle. 👊🏾
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As you know, 1% Better Daily podcast is the place where all things are focused on helping us become the best version of ourselves daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about the need to Keep Pushing.
In short, persistence is the key to breaking though.
When comparing water vs a rock, the rock would usually be considered the representation of strength.
However, you’ve also probably heard…
Dripping water hollows out stone.
Or…
The 100th strike from the hammer didn’t break the rock; it was all 100 working together.
Today’s message is simple.
You will often have to repeatedly approach a goal to achieve it.
Obstacles will arrive.
Over, under, around, through…
If it’s worth it, do what it takes to achieve your goal.
If it’s worth it, approach it from many angles and just…
- Keep Pushing. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to Flood Your Mind.
In short, pouring in the good pushes out the bad.
Imagine being born with a clear mind.
Better yet…
Imagine your mind being like a clear glass.
When you’re born, there’s pure, clear water in there.
Over the years, however, life happens and bad things and destructive thoughts enter your mind.
Think of them like a red dye.
Over time, as that red dye gets put in, your water gets darker and darker.
You want to think pure, faith filled thoughts, but life hit you.
Then, you find out you can begin to put in positive thoughts, ideas, and strategies that will help you produce the life you desire.
Bit by bit, you pour in some clear water and life puts in red dye.
One day, when you’ve had enough, you open the faucet of good on full blast, flooding your mind with images, processes, and videos of the life you want.
Your water goes from red to pink to clearer and clearer.
At the same time, you start to live a life more aligned with your desires.
Turns out, the major change was to…
- Flood Your Mind. 👊🏾
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As you know, 1% Better Daily podcast is the place where all things are focused on helping us become the best version of ourselves daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Actions or Alibis”.
In short, make moves, not excuses.
People should be able to look at your actions and your schedule and predict what your goals are.
The question is…
If you were accused of being a goal chaser, would you be found in the act or have an alibi?
Being caught in the act means that you are taking actions aligned with the achievement of your goals.
Having an alibi means you can be found doing anything but taking action to achieve your goals.
Sidenote: There will be periods when you can’t take forward moving action.
In those cases, learning is a form of taking action that will help you achieve your goal.
We’ll know if you’ll achieve your goals based on whether you have…
- Actions or Alibis. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #366 of the 1% Better Daily Podcast.
This episode is sponsored by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
As you know, 1% Better Daily podcast is the place where all things are focused on helping us become the best version of ourselves daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Actions or Alibis”.
In short, make moves, not excuses.
People should be able to look at your actions and your schedule and predict what your goals are.
The question is…
If you were accused of being a goal chaser, would you be found in the act or have an alibi?
Being caught in the act means that you are taking actions aligned with the achievement of your goals.
Having an alibi means you can be found doing anything but taking action to achieve your goals.
Sidenote: There will be periods when you can’t take forward moving action.
In those cases, learning is a form of taking action that will help you achieve your goal.
We’ll know if you’ll achieve your goals based on whether you have…
- Actions or Alibis. 👊🏾
Remember, this episode was brought to you by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
If you are a first timer be sure to check out the previous episodes and do me a favor and leave me a review.
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I have one final request.
Join us on the journey to #BecomingOurBest Daily!
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Welcome to episode #365 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
Sponsored by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
As you know, all things on the #BecomingOurBest podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Biz Level 7 - Hit Your Number”.
In short, plan life after you hit your goal.
As you advance through the levels, it’s almost certain you’ll hit your number.
Before you hit your number, you must have a plan for your life beyond that moment.
If you don’t…
When you hit your number, you’ll find yourself saying, “Is this it?”
You’ve got the Rolex.
You’ve got the house.
You’ve got the vehicles you want.
To avoid a feeling of depression, there’s a couple of things you can do.
First, acknowledge when you hit your number.
Second, celebrate it… with the watch, house, car, or whatever.
Then, focus on what’s next.
Either set a new number or pursue a new opportunity.
Make sure you’ve picked out your next mountain to climb before you arrive at your number.
If you choose to stay locked in to your business, focus and stay locked in to your business.
Talk to an experienced business broker and M&A attorney to explore your exit options.
You can also take your skill set and invest your mind and money in a business that you know you can help.
Regardless of what’s next, make sure you have a purpose beyond…
Biz Level 7 - Hit Your Number. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #364 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the #BecomingOurBest podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Biz Level 6 - Expansion By Acquisition”.
In short, after paying for wisdom, buy new opportunities.
The beauty of having advisors is that you are provided insights that advance your system development.
Now, you can buy other companies and roll them into yours.
The efficiencies and strategic advantages you possess can be rolled out into that company, radically expanding your revenue.
Also, the company you acquire might have certain methods of operating that give them an advantage over you.
Through acquisition, you gain access to their proprietary system which you can apply to your existing business.
The ultimate aim is to create synergies where the companies work together to create a unified organization with improved systems and operation.
One company with better performance…
That takes advantage of…
Biz Level 6 - Expansion By Acquisition. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #363 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
Sponsored by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
As you know, all things on the #BecomingOurBest podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Biz Level 5 - Advisors Accelerate Achievement”.
In short, what you don’t know CAN hurt you.
The statement “what you don’t know can’t hurt you” may apply to emotions, but it DEFINITELY does not apply to business.
The same goes for the statement “ignorance is bliss”.
When you don’t know about something, you don’t worry about it.
Unfortunately, you can’t work on it either.
In business, you don’t know what you don’t know.
That’s where advisors come to the rescue.
Follow the S.I.M.P.L.E. framework to identify possible advisors.
Each letter in
Strategic connections for timely information.
Influencers who can promote you.
Mentors who can guide you overall.
Peers who experience the same challenges you face.
Leaders who have knowledge about the industry as a whole.
Experts in proven business processes.
The first advisory group to seek is mentors who can advise you and connect you to their network.
“You don’t know what you don’t know.”
Right?
Proven, high level mentors act to fill in those knowledge gaps, helping make your business more profitable.
That takes advantage of…
Biz Level 5 - Advisors Accelerate Achievement. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #362 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
Sponsored by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
As you know, all things on the #BecomingOurBest podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Biz Level 4 - Increase Your Take Home Pay”.
In short, pay yourself a livable wage.
When I began my journey into entrepreneurship for real, I’d been sold on several ideas.
Most of them had the business holding most of the money and the entrepreneur struggling to live.
Imagine paying yourself low wages at the start of the enterprise, reinvesting back into the business's growth.
There comes a point where the business is thriving and is cash rich with no debt.
Unfortunately, you’re still underpaid.
You see a luxury vehicle you want to get, but your wages don’t qualify for it.
After crunching some numbers and looking at what a reasonable salary would be for someone running a comparable enterprise, you triple your pay.
The company and its employees are thriving and you actually feel like a responsible adult who can take care of themselves.
You get a larger home and a luxury vehicle while still being able to increase your personal savings.
Remember, while your business serves your client, it’s supposed to serve you too.
You demonstrate that you understand that by implementing,…
Biz Level 4 - Increase Your Take Home Pay. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #361 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the #BecomingOurBest podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Biz Level 3 - The Operating System”.
In short, develop procedures and processes that produce profit.
Biz Level 3 - Operating Systems is where you begin the process of developing the structure you’ll build your company on.
Biz Level 1 has you prove your concept by selling and serving 12 clients.
Biz Level 2 has you predictably growing your client base through marketing.
Biz Level 3 makes sure you have a method of operating to deliver on the promise made to all of those new clients.
Biz Level 3 - The Operating System is made up of three parts: Tactics, Tracking, and Targets.
Tactics is where you document critical steps (usually 5 - 9) in important processes.
Tracking is where you keep score, including areas like revenue, profit, and specific numbers that help you forecast outcomes.
Targets are the outputs you want for the company, including 3-yr targets, company purpose, core values, and strategic advantages.
Using 90 days sprints to measure, meet, and implement tactics is a good time frame.
Weekly reviews help prepare for monthly meetings that keep the organization on track to hit quarterly goals.
Sales and Marketing are only as valuable as a company’s ability to fulfill the promise, and that’s done through,…
Biz Level 3 - The Operating System. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #359 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the #BecomingOurBest podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Biz Level 2 - Marketing”.
In short, make growth predictable.
As you make more sales, you have the chance to note the repeated concerns, questions, and objections your clients have.
They tell you about bad experiences they had in the past… all of the things they tried that didn’t work.
Pay attention and be fully present on each call.
Your clients will be providing you information to help you improve your message.
When that improved messaging is put in front of your ideal clients, your brand awareness, acceptance and sales can go up.
Parts of that dialed in message can even be provided to your clients so they can share your message with their friends who’ll benefit from your products or service.
Over a period of time, you’ll be able to identify where your best and most profitable clients are from and work to scale it up.
You transition from one off, occasional sales to a more predictable business through…
Biz Level 2 - Marketing. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #358 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the #BecomingOurBest podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Biz Level 1 - Sales”.
In short, sell and serve enough clients to prove your concept.
After some reflection, I remembered two businesses I scaled.
When you have an idea for a business, the first step is to get proof of concept.
That’s where you can sell and serve twelve customers who are not directly affiliated with you.
When they pay, that lets you know that the marketplace perceives a need.
When you deliver the services, that lets you know you’ve got what it takes to make a business.
Throughout the selling and servicing process, you need to pay attention to the language your customers use.
The problems, frustrations, requests, and other communication with your clients will serve to help you at the next level of scaling.
Bottom line, don’t just think about or talk about your idea; take action to lock in…
Biz Level 1 - Sales. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #357 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the #BecomingOurBest podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Admiration vs Envy”.
In short, be a fan, not a hater.
When someone admires your work, others might say they’re a fan of your work.
When someone envies you, others might say they come off as a hater.
Admiration can have your wanting to be like someone; you could say that you’re inspired by them.
You compare yourself to where they are, and it leads you to begin developing the skills and abilities to get to their level.
On the other hand…
Envy finds you wanting what someone else has without the desire to put in the work.
That creates a perception of a gap that will never be closed, and that sometimes turns into hater type energy.
To reduce the pain of comparison, haters talk negatively about others' successes, trying to dismiss it as unimportant.
To get out of and stay out of hater energy, I have a simple solution.
Be inspired by other’s achievements and cheer for their successes.
If you want to do what they’re doing, commit to learning and doing what you have to.
Celebrate your progress all along.
Any time you feel a certain way about other’s successes, remember to distinguish…
Admiration vs Envy. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #356 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
Sponsored by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
As you know, all things on the #BecomingOurBest podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Failure Creates Freedom”.
In short, owning your failure helps you change.
When you decide to do a task, you usually have an image of how it will turn out if it’s done.
When you first begin taking action, you’re going to experience failure.
Some let it stop them.
Winners let it fuel them.
The reality is…
Failure is feedback, advising you that change is needed.
The lessons learned can be put into creating the desired outcome.
As you advance, your belief grows that you can create more and more of what you desire!
You’re not bound by people’s interpretations of your temporary setbacks.
When you accept that failure is feedback, you’re willing to take on more challenges.
That’s how…
Failure Creates Freedom. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #355 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the #BecomingOurBest podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Examine Your Beliefs”.
In short, belief should result in your desired reality.
When it comes to your beliefs, reality matters.
So what does that mean for you?
Reality provides feedback, letting you know if your beliefs were right or wrong.
Most of us have made incorrect beliefs that we never challenged.
Those same beliefs led us to failure.
That teaches us that we need to question our beliefs .
If they’re wrong, what changes do you need to make?
Always, always, always, aim to have your assumptions align with reality… how things really work.
Question your assumptions.
Test them against reality.
Accept that you could be wrong.
Adjust as necessary.
The likelihood of your success increases and failure decreases when you…
Examine Your Beliefs. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #354 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the #BecomingOurBest podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Do What Matters”.
In short, get clear on what matters to you.
Every day, there are distractions competing for your attention.
Television, social media, text messages, emails, and more!
Everyone is begging for your attention.
If you’re not careful, you can find yourself having done a lot, being exhausted, and still not having completed anything that matters.
One of the challenges of life is balancing our view… between daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, and beyond.
Some people are good at being present for the day.
Others are good at making sure they have a balanced week.
Fewer coordinate all they do to be satisfied with their accomplishments across a year.
Regardless of someone’s approach and how they measure time, there’s one critical thing.
They first have to identify what is important to them.
That’s what helps them…
Do What Matters. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #353 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the #BecomingOurBest podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Making Visions Reality”.
In short, you trade your daily life for the life of your dreams.
Give life to your vision.
From within to without…
What starts inside of you can grow to maturity with some nurturing and guidance.
So what does that mean for you?
The development of your vision happens over time.
At the outset, you are supporting the vision; it’s too weak to take care of you.
All it can give you is a sense of pride.
As it matures, it no longer requires the same investment from you and can actually start to contribute back to you.
So on and so forth, until it’s fully mature and can reward you beyond your current investment.
The main point is that it's a process and you’ll invest more than you receive at the outset.
Persist, knowing that it’s worth it to start…
Making Visions Reality. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #352 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the #BecomingOurBest podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Use Mind Control”.
In short, surround yourself with people and symbols that inspire growth.
Control your mind to control your life.
The good news?
You can think the thoughts you want.
You can determine the goals and results you want.
That desire is the starting point of all achievement.
So what does that mean for you?
Well, if you want to be happy, control your life by making a habit of thinking and talking only about the things you want.
Surround yourself with symbols that remind you of what you want and life affirming philosophies.
However, if you want to be like unhappy people, just spend most of your time thinking and talking about what you don’t want.
Why not take advantage of belief, expectation, and attraction to live the life you want?
Whatever you think and talk about most of the time will appear in your life.
Isn’t that exciting?!!!
As you continue to take control of your mind, you’ll find your vision becomes your reality.
Over time, you’ll feel better and accomplish more when you …
Use Mind Control. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #351 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the #BecomingOurBest podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Grow in Stages”.
In short, doing your best at this stage is key to discovering your potential.
Anywhere you look to make progress, there’s one secret that is too often overlooked.
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
Let’s use math as an example.
First, you learn the value of numbers.
Then, you learn to add and subtract.
Next, you learn to multiply and divide.
There’s algebra, calculus, statistics, and more.
Everyone reaches different levels.
The early stages all build on top of one another.
The same will be true of sales, marketing, persuasion, management, leadership, and any other topic critical to your work.
While you can learn many subjects at one time, your progress for each one is built one step at a time.
Excellence and mastery are built by willingness to…
Grow in Stages. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #350 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
Sponsored by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
As you know, all things on the #BecomingOurBest podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Emotions”.
In short, use emotion, but don’t let it use you.
One of my mentors tried to help me understand the power of emotions.
He talked about what it does for your communication, decision making, and persuasiveness.
Here’s the analogy he gave me.
“Imagine that a sewing needle is being thrown at you.
“When it hits you, it’s going to bounce right off.
“Now, imagine that it’s been fused together with an 8 lb iron rod.
“When that’s thrown at you, it’s going to pierce your skin.”
(I thought… What kind of example is this?!!)
He said,
“The sewing needle represents logic.
“By itself, it has little impact.
“The 8 lb bar represents emotion.
“By itself, the bar has an impact but doesn’t break the barrier.
“Together, logic empowered with emotion becomes more impactful and creates breakthroughs.”
Logically, choose healthy targets.
Through what you watch, listen to, and imagine, you build emotion that energizes you to act.
Your present experience and future achievements can be enhanced through intentionally using…
Emotions. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #349 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Losing It All”.
In short, dig deeper to build stronger.
Your first major failure can shake you to your core.
In your youth, you can say, “I have time to bounce back.”
As you approach your silver years, it becomes a matter of character.
By that, I mean…
It’s a matter of how you see yourself.
Some people say, “I don’t quit.”
So they get to work.
Some people say, “I’ll build back faster and more strategically; it’ll be faster and stronger.
They aggressively attack their losses.
Here’s a powerful life hack ’ve been holding:
Read or watch biographies of others who’ve done what you want to do… at your age.
Do whatever you can to solidify your faith.
Then, put that faith into action.
Two steps forward, one step back…
Progress, regardless of short-term, temporary losses….
Be wise with how you govern yourself and your team - Time, Energy, Attention, and Money.
Be sure to bounce back and make sound decisions that reduce future chances of…
Losing It All. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #348 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the #BecomingOurBest podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Let Them Laugh”.
In short, consistent results over time converts laughter into love.
Do you remember when you were a kid and didn’t know crap about love?
(Don’t get ahead of yourself; I can hear you saying you still don’t know crap about love. LOL)
Back to the question.
This is back when kids used to bully, tease, or stare at their crush… all day long!
Lots of playground fights started out as flirting gone wrong! LOL
Moving on…
Here’s the point.
Some people never grow up.
Their admiration still comes out sideways!
Don’t get me wrong.
It’s possible for someone to strongly dislike you and not know why.
Some people just hate to see you winning, because they think it makes them look bad.
Here’s the bottom line.
You don’t have to figure out why they’re acting the way they do to you.
That’s on them.
You do have to figure out how to can profitably use your gift.
The more wins you get, the more people will say, “I always you’d would make it!”
You go focus on producing results, and just …
Let Them Laugh. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #347 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the #BecomingOurBest podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Do It Without Them”.
In short, people come and go for your good.
Some people come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.
Some people come into your life for a reason.
You have a need and pray to have it filled.
Then, boom, someone shows up as an answer to your prayer.
After that need is met, any number of reasons may find them leaving your life.
Some people come into your life for a season.
Think about going to a new school.
You make friends and stay cool through that year, until you graduate or change schools.
Few people come into your life for a lifetime.
These are the people you’re tied to… by choice. LOL
It’s like friendships where you change jobs or even states, yet you keep in contact.
Whether people leave you or you separate from them, you still have a purpose to fulfill in your life.
While you may miss the people who’re gone, life requires that you move forward and…
Do It Without Them. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #346 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Create”.
In short, bringing an idea to reality gives YOU life.
Seeds planted in the ground go through a process to produce the foods on which we live.
We give to the ground.
It gives back to us.
Your mind is like the ground.
Everyday, seeds are being planted in it.
Unlike the ground, you have more influence over what’s put in your mind.
Unfortunately, if you plant poison, that’s what’s going to come up.
Fortunately, you can plant seeds that will produce the life you desire.
Here’s something truly sad.
Many ideas, insights, and information has been given to many people who took the seeds but refused to nourish them or give them life.
You were put on this earth to contribute.
There’s something you’re uniquely qualified to do… at your core.
You’re just going to have to plant, water, protect, and nourish the seed until the fruit comes forth.
Developing our abilities in service to others helps us feel like we have a purpose.
Plus, we can get paid to fulfill our purpose!
The fulfillment, finances, and freedom you desire come after you…
Create. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #345 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the #BecomingOurBest podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Be Grateful!”.
In short, being thankful improves your experience of life.
Have you ever been in a fast moving vehicle while the rain was pouring down?
Has it ever happened where your windshield wipers didn’t work?
That’s terrifying!
The reality is you probably slowed down… a lot.
Your ability to see is so important that, in the US, it’s illegal to drive without windshield wipers!
Sure, you can use a product like Rain X… or something that makes the water bead up and roll off the windshield.
The point is you need to be able to see.
The deeper point…
Gratitude acts like windshield wipers.
It doesn’t stop rain from falling in your life, but it helps you see your way through it all.
It gives you a clarity of vision that gives you more comfort and security with all that comes your way.
If your current point of view has you filled with fear, maybe it’s time make a list of what’s good and…
Be Grateful!. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #343 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Go Live!”.
In short, be active in your own life.
There’s no one size fits all for a great life.
You can be inspired by others, but you have to define it for yourself.
Once you begin to define a good life for yourself, you feel a bit disconnected.
Previously, you were tied into a friend group and you all just moved in a circle, one following the next.
The moment you break away, you feel alone.
If your vision is strong enough, it calls you away and gives you the energy to change.
As you begin to achieve your vision, not everyone will support you.
You have to continually tap into the vision and evaluate the benefits you expect.
When it comes down to it, if the vision and the beauty of your future is strong enough, you’ll…
Go Live!. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #343 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
Sponsored by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
As you know, all things on the #BecomingOurBest podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Go Live!”.
In short, be active in your own life.
There’s no one size fits all for a great life.
You can be inspired by others, but you have to define it for yourself.
Once you begin to define a good life for yourself, you feel a bit disconnected.
Previously, you were tied into a friend group and you all just moved in a circle, one following the next.
The moment you break away, you feel alone.
If your vision is strong enough, it calls you away and gives you the energy to change.
As you begin to achieve your vision, not everyone will support you.
You have to continually tap into the vision and evaluate the benefits you expect.
When it comes down to it, if the vision and the beauty of your future is strong enough, you’ll…
Go Live!. 👊🏾
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I have one final request.
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Welcome to episode #343 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the #BecomingOurBest podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Enough is Enough”.
In short, tap into dissatisfaction to create progress.
Imagine getting your dream job!
You’re making the money you want and doing the type of work you feel you were made for!
You grow comfortable and are happy in your routine.
One day, you realize you don’t quite have the energy to show up like you did when you first started.
Lucky for you, you come across an ad that asks if you’re tired of dragging through life with a foggy brain and low energy.
You light up and say, “Yes!”
You feel guilty because so much of your life is exactly how you want it, yet you still want more.
The ad leads you down a path of changes you can make to reduce brain fog, boost energy, and feel more excitement for life.
As you begin to make small changes, you feel and experience a difference.
You lock in, and begin to go all in on enhancing your life.
Now, you’re doing work you love, getting paid, have mental clarity, more energy, and you walk through life differently!
You lock in the understanding that it’s possible to be grateful and dissatisfied at the same time!
You fully embrace all that’s good in your life and are willing to change the areas where…
Enough is Enough. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #341 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Let Them Go”.
In short, know the difference between friends and foes.
Have you ever told someone some good news and they say, “I’m happy for you.”
But…
Their tone sounds off.
They don’t sound genuine.
At that moment, you question whether that person is a friend or a foe.
Friends celebrate your wins.
Foes criticize your wins.
Friends challenge you to step up.
Foes challenge you to discourage you.
Friends point out your weaknesses, so you’ll fix them or find support to keep them from hurting you.
Foes point out your weaknesses, so they can laugh at you and discourage you.
When you know someone is a friend, keep them close.
However, when you know someone is a foe…
Let Them Go. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #341 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the #BecomingOurBest podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Be the Change”.
In short, be what you want to see.
As a kid, you probably heard saying like…
“Birds of a feather flock together.”
“You become like the people you hang around.”
“You are the average of your five closest friends.”
There’s truth to these sayings.
Likewise, you have an impact on those around you.
If you want people around you to live better, you should go first.
When you change, you show others it’s possible.
It doesn’t mean they want to change.
It also doesn’t mean they are willing to do the work required to change.
People are more persuaded by your life than your words anyway.
This is where I can hear my grandmother telling me to mind MY business.
Best part is…
When you mind your business and focus on changing yourself, YOUR life gets better.
Bottom line…
To improve your life and impact others, you have to…
Be the Change. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #339 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Be a Collector”.
In short, be slow to judge and quick to listen.
Life comes at us in waves and cycles.
There will be highs.
Pay attention to what happens before, during, and after each high.
There will be lows.
Pay attention to what happens before, during, and after each low.
Much of our survival in life depends on pattern recognition.
The more patterns we collect in our memory the better chance we have to make sound decisions.
That’s why case studies are so valuable.
Look at your life inside out… personal to community to state to nation to global.
Collect ideas and reality relevant to decisions you have to make.
Before you can make a sound decision, you need information.
To have enough relevant information and context for your decisions, you must…
Be a Collector. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #338 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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In this episode, we’re talking about “You vs Your Problems”.
In short, become greater than your obstacles.
In this era of gaming, everyone know that you’ll win some and you’ll lose some.
The best part about games is the rules are pretty standard.
Plus, if others have been playing longer than you, there’s usually someone teaching how to beat the level you’re on.
Even if they tell you what to expect and how to beat it, YOU still have to do it yourself.
So, challenge after challenge, you’re immersed in the game, trying to defeat whatever enemy is in front of you.
Sometimes the key is to skill up.
Other times, you’ll need a specific weapon.
On and on you go.
Some people want to figure it out themselves.
Some people go straight to the tutorials and do everything they’re told.
(They miss out on some of the excitement of discovery, though.)
Many start on their own and have to hit a level of frustration before they’ll go online to get the keys to win.
We live our lives the same way.
There are people who’ve been here a bit longer and can help us elevate fast.
At the same time, we want to do a little discovery for ourselves, so we don’t feel like robots.
Even with others providing you shortcuts, you’ll still have to do the work.
Even with help, in the end, it’s…
You vs Your Problems. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #337 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the #BecomingOurBest podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Forgiveness & Boundaries”.
In short, let it go and lock the door.
Forgiveness is a tough topic to address.
To me, it’s the act of no longer holding what someone did against them.
At the same time…
Once a person shows you how they operate, you might want to believe them.
This is where the conversation of boundaries comes into play.
Everyone makes mistakes.
Setting boundaries is controlling access to you and yours.
There are people I’ve forgiven, but I won’t let them around me or mine.
It’s exercising sound judgment.
I’m not tackling the topic of marriage in this.
I’m talking about family, friends, and associates.
For example:
Just because you’ve forgiven a thief, it doesn’t mean you give them access to your resources again.
You can let them go and close the do’!
Your peace, health, and overall well being are preserved and protected by…
Forgiveness & Boundaries. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #336 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Focused Intensity”.
In short, to get it all out you have to go all in.
If you want to learn a new language, there are a couple of ways you can learn.
The fastest way to become fluent is immersion - living in the local culture, reading, listening or speaking to the people.
You’re continually surrounded by people speaking the language and you pick up context, inflection, and more.
Some of the learning is subconscious.
You begin to think in the new language as well.
You respond properly in context with the same vocal cues you heard in daily life.
You’ll learn things a book or audio course just can’t teach.
How you speak and respond to those in the culture will tell them a lot about you and how you learned.
This is true about all things.
To learn and grow faster, immerse yourself in the study and doing of the topic you want to master.
Those in the know will recognize how advanced you are, all because you submitted to…
Focused Intensity. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #335 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Thick Skin”.
In short, care less about careless opinions.
One of the best days in your life will be when you realize why you’re here.
Another great day…
When you realize people will put burdens on you they won’t help you carry.
See, as soon as you make a decision to fulfill your purpose, they have to throw out their opinion.
If a person is sharing lessons learned from their successes, you may want to atleast give them a listen.
However, when an uninformed, opinionated loudmouth starts talking, ignore them.
Now, you may nod your head, say, “Oh, ok! Gotcha!”
Then, go about your business.
Likewise, the willingness to give criticism does not mean a person is informed.
You’ll go far and operate with personal power when you go through life with…
Thick Skin. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #334 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Choose & Move”.
In short, action is proof a decision was made.
At the point where you make a decision, your motivation to follow through on it is high.
That energy is best used taking action on the decision.
To build momentum, a series of steps need to be taken.
Getting information, applying it, and making adjustments as you progress is necessary.
One of my mentors said…
“Commitment is doing the thing you said you’d do long after the feeling in which you said it is gone.”
That includes what you tell yourself you’re going to do.
So, want to know your level of commitment?
Consult your actions.
To gain a sense of purpose and decrease stress, confusion, and feeling meaningless…
Choose & Move. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #333 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Fewer Options”.
In short, limit options to move faster.
When you dream, you can make any number of things happen.
When you face reality, you can only do so much personally.
The more options you entertain, the more time passes…
You have to secure enough information to make a sound decision.
After deciding, you must take action.
When you leave too many options open, you will find yourself paralyzed.
You’ll suffer from decision fatigue.
When you decide, you’re cutting off other options.
That frees you to act fast, focusing your learning and your activity.
You’ll find greater success, satisfaction, and the ability to contribute when you choose…
Fewer Options. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #332 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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In this episode, we’re talking about “The Power of Now”.
In short, life change happens in a moment.
There are two major reasons we change our lives: pleasure and pain.
Today, we’re going to look at pain as a motivator.
Here’s three questions to help you tap into strong motivation:
First - What pain did you go through in the past because you didn’t take action?
Second - What pain are you experiencing now because you didn’t act in the past?
Third - How hard and frustrating will your future be if you don’t act now?
At the end of this, pause the playback and answer each question.
The idea is to realize that your pain in the past, present, and future is impacted by actions not taken in the present.
To change the pain you’re experiencing now and in the future, you must do something different now.
To avoid the pain of lack…
To avoid the pain of worse health struggles…
To avoid future loneliness and sadness..
You have to decide to do things differently and actually act.
The action you take will unleash …
The Power of Now. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #331 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the #BecomingOurBest podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Maxing Out”.
In short, get better results in the same amount of time.
Being good at the work you do can give you a sense of joy.
When you do what works and get it done faster, that productivity adds up over time.
The next opportunity is to begin making small changes that can multiply your results.
Warning!
Sometimes, it may break things, causing your results to get worse.
Go back to the previous version.
When you’re looking to improve what works, you will go through this cycle until you discover something new that multiplies your results.
If you’re an employee, your employer may ask you to share your practices with your co-workers.
Here’s the bottom line.
Companies value employees who get work done and can also work with a team.
You can have an easier time at work, get paid more, promoted faster, and protect yourself against layoffs by focusing on…
Maxing Out. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #330 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Speed”.
In short, do what works… faster.
Part of the joy of work is being good at what you do.
When you’re first learning a skill, you’re working on getting the steps or process down.
Hopefully, you’re focused on doing what works.
Part of that means you stop doing what doesn’t work.
Some people stop there, but I’m encouraging you to go a step farther.
Once you are good at doing what works, I’m encouraging you to try doing it faster.
This still has to be under control and done right.
Some things can’t be sped up, and that’s ok.
When you do what works and get it done faster, that productivity adds up over time.
Here’s the bottom line.
Companies pay employees to get work done.
You can have an easier time at work, get paid more, promoted faster, and protect yourself against layoffs by focusing on…
Speed. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #329 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the #BecomingOurBest podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Productivity”.
In short, do what works.
While reflecting on my time as an employee, I remembered being shocked by some of the things I saw.
For the most part, it seemed that most of my co-workers kinda just pieced things together.
The mentality seemed to be “Well, it’s good enough.” (Followed by a shrug…)
By nature, I was a competitive person and wanted to be the best.
Whenever I started a new job, I’d find out who was the best and learn how to be effective on the job.
Within a short period of time, I had the behaviors and habits of the top performers.
That led to greater pay raises and more opportunities than my coworkers had.
Ultimately, when the time came up for layoffs, I was never one to be laid off.
You can have an easier time at work, get paid more, promoted faster, and protect yourself against layoffs by focusing on…
Productivity. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #328 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the #BecomingOurBest podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about the “Mental”.
In short, tap into the power you can’t see.
Our eyes, ears, hands, nose, and tongue are gateways for us to measure what’s going on in the world around us.
That information is processed in our brain.
However, we have this invisible part to us called the mind.
It houses our sixth sense, where we pick up on information not available through our five senses.
Our mind is a broadcasting and receiving center for a different type of information.
When you shut out the external world, you can tap into the mental world.
This is also where you begin to connect information to make a complete blueprint for you to run on.
While your body helps you interact with the physical, tap into your brain’s power to benefit from the…
Mental. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #327 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the #BecomingOurBest podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about why to “Get Qualified”.
In short, change yourself to change your situation.
When imagining a better life, most people imagine having better homes, cars, clothes, food, and vacations.
A smaller number imagine what they’ll be doing to live that lifestyle.
When you imagine what you’ll have to do to earn that lifestyle, things get real.
Now, you’ll have to account for using your time, energy, attention, and money to become and be the person who can achieve that lifestyle.
Remember, having comes from doing.
First, doing comes from being.
The type of person you’ll be will determine what you do and lead to what you have and maintain.
To qualify for the life you want, you’ll have to change - learn and apply new behaviors.
Wishing, hoping, praying, are powerful and they have a place.
I’m just encouraging you to be willing to put in the time, energy, attention, and money to…
Get Qualified. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #326 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the #BecomingOurBest podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about why to “Be a Generator”.
In short, create the energy the world needs.
We can all see what the world needs.
However, not everyone sees or delivers solutions.
Think of it this way.
Most of us rely on power from power plants.
So, if there’s a breakdown in the delivery of power, problems immediately occur.
Fortunately, the government requires all hospitals to have enough backup generators.
In this world, there are breakdowns in the delivery of kindness, joy, laughter, creation, leadership and more.
This is where you come in.
While you can’t be all things to all people, there’s something that you are qualified to deliver.
That’s where you step up and generate enough kindness, joy, laughter, creation, leadership or whatever you can produce.
You can deliver some of what the world needs, when you step up to…
Be a Generator. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #326 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
Sponsored by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
As you know, all things on the #BecomingOurBest podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about why to “Be a Generator”.
In short, create the energy the world needs.
We can all see what the world needs.
However, not everyone sees or delivers solutions.
Think of it this way.
Most of us rely on power from power plants.
So, if there’s a breakdown in the delivery of power, problems immediately occur.
Fortunately, the government requires all hospitals to have enough backup generators.
In this world, there are breakdowns in the delivery of kindness, joy, laughter, creation, leadership and more.
This is where you come in.
While you can’t be all things to all people, there’s something that you are qualified to deliver.
That’s where you step up and generate enough kindness, joy, laughter, creation, leadership or whatever you can produce.
You can deliver some of what the world needs, when you step up to…
Be a Generator. 👊🏾
Remember, this episode was brought to you by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
If you are a first timer be sure to check out the previous episodes and do me a favor and leave me a review.
Helps the show a ton.
I have one final request.
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Welcome to episode #325 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the #BecomingOurBest podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Intuition”.
In short, uncover the answer within.
Every now and then, you have to sit still.
Your thoughts will be running and you’ll think of any number of things you have to do.
Just. sit. Still.
This is the perfect time to ask yourself questions.
What do I really want?
How can I handle this situation and come out winning?
Done right, you’ll have answers come to you.
As you begin to act on the answers that come to you, you’ll start to develop a rhythm.
Like following GPS, it will often confirm when you’re making the right decision.
Also like following GPS, it’ll have you taking detours that don’t make sense based on what you know or can see at that point.
However, it is aware of the problems you’d have if you just followed what you know to do.
It’ll also help you with your sense of timing.
It might even tell you to listen to my past episodes!
The main point is that it’s there to serve you and help you live well.
Meet your new best friend, your…
Intuition. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #324 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the #BecomingOurBest podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Healing”.
In short, search for the answer until you find it.
We can’t explain it, but…
Sometimes, answers and change come fast.
Other times, answers and change comes slower than we desire.
During the long path to change and healing, there’s the temptation to give up.
Here’s where that one scene in every inspirational film comes into play.
You know, where the main character gets mad and has an “I will” moment.
They see themselves healed and having a better life.
Then…
They push through all of the obstacles, liars, wrong answers, bad habits, ignorance, and not being good at what they want to do.
They begin to persist and try everything with a determination that shows their commitment to the vision and their…
Healing. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #324 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
Sponsored by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
As you know, all things on the #BecomingOurBest podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Healing”.
In short, search for the answer until you find it.
We can’t explain it, but…
Sometimes, answers and change come fast.
Other times, answers and change comes slower than we desire.
During the long path to change and healing, there’s the temptation to give up.
Here’s where that one scene in every inspirational film comes into play.
You know, where the main character gets mad and has an “I will” moment.
They see themselves healed and having a better life.
Then…
They push through all of the obstacles, liars, wrong answers, bad habits, ignorance, and not being good at what they want to do.
They begin to persist and try everything with a determination that shows their commitment to the vision and their…
Healing. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #323 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the #BecomingOurBest podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Imperfect”.
In short, move as you are and improve as you go.
Most people you see as successful will tell you that there’s no perfect time to start.
They’ll likely encourage you to start now.
They understand that you’ll start off broken and have a lot of growing to do.
The sooner you start the sooner you can make mistakes and learn what gaps you have to fill.
The faster you fill those gaps the faster you can improve, moving toward success.
That’s the power of starting now, even though you’re…
Imperfect. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #322 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Prove It”.
In short, live it before you give it.
Most of us want to make an impact before we die.
It doesn’t mean we want to be famous.
We want to feel like we have a purpose.
When we share our point of view and it impacts someone else, we get a feeling of meaning.
When we share lessons from our experiences, we speak with congruency and conviction.
That alone has a level of persuasiveness.
The fact still remains…
Some won’t listen.
Meanwhile, you can keep living what you teach and…
Prove It. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #321 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Lost Opportunities”.
In short, move toward your vision every single day.
There’s an ancient story about a powerful pool of water where people were healed.
The problem was that the healings took place at a certain time.
The story says that there was a man who couldn’t walk, so he could rush to the pool in time.
Fast forward 30 years…
The man is still in the right area.
He’s watched other disabled people have friends carry them to the pool to get healed, but he had no one.
He sat near the place of healing, watching others get what he wanted year after year after year.
Here’s what worried me.
It was true that he couldn’t walk, but there’s no mention of him crawling every day to get closer and closer to the pool.
That way, even though no one came to carry him to the pool, he’d get there over time.
Unfortunately, he didn’t know he’d be in the same position for thirty years.
This is your sign to make the most of every day to move toward the life you desire, so you don’t live in regret over…
Lost Opportunities. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #320 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Parked Cars”.
In short, get in motion.
25 years ago, one of my first mentors told me to get in motion.
What stuck out to me?
He said, “You can’t steer a parked car.”
“A lot of people are just parked in life.”
You can turn the steering wheel left and right, turn on lights, and use turn signals.
You can even rev the engine!
But…
No progress is made.
That scared me!
I had big dreams and loved to talk about them.
I didn’t know I was parked.
Honestly, it scared the shhtuff out of me.
I’d deceived myself.
I was looking at all the action I was taking… but I was parked.
To avoid the same deception, you have to track your results… in number form - calls, contacts, appointments set, presentations, sales, referrals, etc.
Those will tell you if you’re in motion and how fast you’re going past all of the…
Parked Cars. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #319 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the #BecomingOurBest podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Being vs Becoming”.
In short, discover, define, and develop yourself.
A movie is a series of still frames moving rapidly.
What the heck does that have to do with anything?!
Some of the most inspirational movies start off with a character in a low point.
They give a bit of the characters background, so we understand their life.
That snapshot shows who they are… at that point.
Along comes a dream that calls them and they begin moving to it.
They run into problems and get help from a mentor.
They’re introduced to a new way of thinking and behaving.
They wrestle with it, until they submit to the process.
They change and become champions.
What if they believed “be yourself” meant don’t change?
It seems they believed “be yourself” to include defining who you want to be and “becoming yourself”.
Just like inspirational movies show, discovering, defining, and developing yourself is part of choosing between…
Being vs Becoming. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #318 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Heroes”.
In short, perfection isn’t real or believable.
Some people say you should never meet your heroes.
Then, they go in to recount their tale of disappointment when they got to know their hero.
The problem wasn’t the heroes flaws or deficiencies.
It was that they held the hero to an unattainable standard!
I’ve gotten to know and become friends with people who where once my heroes.
Once I saw their flaws, I celebrated!
It meant that I too could be a hero!
They had an area of excellence that they developed and that was their superpower.
One of my exes gave me a piece of paper I keep to this day.
There’s a Sherlock Holmes quote that says…
“You know that a conjurer gets no credit when once he has explained his trick; and if I show you too much of my method of working, you will come to the conclusion that I am a very ordinary individual after all.”
Bottom Line:
Your heroes are ordinary individuals who do something extraordinarily well.
Learn from them and apply what you learn.
Embrace their humanity and their excellence.
Then…
You’ll finally be free to let yourself shine.
Despite your flaws, you can still perform like your…
Heroes. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #317 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Relentless”.
In short, act like you expect to win.
The best thing about being employed is that there’s usually a defined path for you to run on.
If you’re hard working, you can actually work on sprinting up the corporate ladder.
When you enter into entrepreneurship, you get the freedom you desire but there’s no one to “make you” do anything.
If you didn’t have discipline as an employee, entrepreneurship might be harder.
Fortunately, there are people who’ve made a lot of mistakes and also made intelligent decisions.
The good: You can learn from them and find a track to run on.
The bad: You don’t want to do what someone else tells you to do.
The ugly: You’re likely to completely ignore sound guidance.
The secret: If you start off copying the best, you’ll develop sound habits; persisting in those habits long enough will give you the insights needed to put your own stamp on the process to improve things.
Amateurs rely on trial and error.
Professionals master the basics and outperform their previous best because they’re…
Relentless. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #316 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Reserves”.
In short, develop abilities now for future use.
Imagine a situation where a business’ credit card machines were down… and they only took cryptocurrency?
No matter how much you needed what you were purchasing…
No matter what your available balance was or how high your credit limit was…
The only way you could get what you wanted was if you had cryptocurrency.
This is like having well-developed skill sets that have helped you succeed in your job and then…
The requirements to succeed require a skillset that you heard about but ignored.
Every industry has skill sets that would qualify you for leadership and readiness for the coming changes.
Develop those skill sets when the pressure is not on, so you have them trained up and ready to respond like the…
Reserves. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #314 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Contribution”.
In short, givers gain.
Giving triggers receiving.
Some receive a reward as a result of what they gave.
Some receive joy as they give.
It’s ok to desire both.
Some give their time and energy to their work in exchange for a paycheck.
Some give their time and energy to their work because they enjoy the work.
Again, it’s ok to desire both.
Through serving and supporting others, we can get two paychecks - financial and feeling.
The companies you love serve you well.
So, it’s nothing for you to give them your money.
You’re exchanging value for value.
So, be a value creator and be willing to receive finances and fulfillment because of your…
Contribution. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #313 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Growth”.
In short, let anticipation lead to preparation.
Imagine that you’re headed straight for a deep pothole… the kind that dents rims.
What would you do?
Hit the pothole and hope you don’t get a flat or damage your wheels?
Or…
Do you just go around it?
Most people would go around it.
Ok. That’s stupidly simple, but let’s make it realistic.
You’re currently comfortable in your work.
You see that there are changes coming, either due to technology changing things or the economy.
Do you just keep on with business as usual and hope you don’t get laid off or the economy doesn’t affect your work?
Or…
Do you begin making changes so that your life won’t be majorly disrupted?
If you’re going to make changes, guess what.
It’s going to challenge you, but…
That’s what prepares you for what’s coming.
When you become more, you can do more.
Your survival and your success depend on your preparation, your commitment to change and…
Growth. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #312 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the #BecomingOurBest podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Connection”.
In short, communities and groups save lives.
We often underestimate the power of a group.
The fact is…
Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name and you can always tell they’re glad you came.
You want to go where it’s clear to you the troubles are all the same.
You want a place where everybody knows your name.
You’re misunderstood for the same reasons.
You have the same hopes and dreams.
You have the same frustrations.
You feel you belong.
The key…
Find that group, where the majority of the people are action-takers, committed to growth and progress.
Why?
The people around you have a sneaky impact on how you think and behave.
Most likely…
You will be the same person in five years as you are today except for the people you meet and the books you read.”
So, you’ll become the person you desire to be through your learning and your…
Connection. 👊🏾
Remember, this episode was brought to you by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
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Welcome to episode #311 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Significance”.
In short, you’re unique, important, and needed.
Ok, so let’s address the first obvious point.
There’s a lot about you that’s common and present in other people.
Fact is, that’s why you can connect with so many people.
Now that we have that out of the way…
You’re unique because of your perspective or natural giftedness.
There’s something you do well without trying.
With effort, it makes your contribution more valuable… and that makes you important.
There’s something you bring to this world that only a few can do, and that’s why you’re needed.
Identifying and developing your natural talents leads to your…
Significance. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #310 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Uncertainty & Variety”.
In short, embrace the new and the unknown.
The reality is…
We all have different amounts of uncertainty we prefer.
Some people are open to taking risks, new situations, and meeting new people.
They’re likely to have frequent jobs changes and relationship changes and are often the adrenaline junkies of the world.
On the other end of the spectrum, there are people who don’t like risk or meeting new people.
In other words, we all have our comfort zones.
The beauty of self-awareness is that you can choose a career and relationships that maximize how you’re naturally wired.
Plus, if you become intentional about the life you want to live, you can live as spontaneously or as planned as you desire.
The bottom line is that you can create a life with just the right amount of…
Uncertainty & Variety. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #309 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Certainty”.
In short, we all want security and stability.
What’s interesting is how that shows up for us.
Here’s an example.
In an effort for their children to have security and stability, one family will tell them to get a good, safe government job.
Meanwhile, another family has a different idea.
In an effort for their children to have security and stability, they tell them to learn and master entrepreneurship.
The first says there’s security and stability in a powerful person’s hand.
The second says there’s security and stability in you becoming a powerful person.
One is external.
The other is internal.
Both want security and stability.
Here’s the secret I’m leaving with you:
Security and stability are found in the person you become by acquiring knowledge and skills.
Employees and entrepreneurs will be required to prove a level of value to get paid over a long period of time.
Whatever your path, refuse to leave your growth and development to chance.
Become valuable and add negotiation as a skill to get paid what you are worth.
Self-development is the cornerstone to your success, satisfaction, security, stability and ultimately, your…
Certainty. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #308 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the #BecomingOurBest podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about the “Weekly Balance”.
In short, use enough time and no more.
Over the two past episodes, we’ve talked about time.
In episode 306, we considered daily habits - short-term focuses that build a long-term foundation.
In episode 307, we considered “your top 6”, using the evening to prepare for the next day.
Today, we’re considering weekly balance.
A week is a long enough time to schedule our daily habits and schedule specific, appointment-based activities.
A week also gives us enough time to make sure we do things that are important but not urgent.
In a week, we can…
Plan the next steps to our goals.
Execute our plans.
Review our progress.
Exercise.
Invest time building relationships.
Study materials related to our goals or life purpose.
Handle any important crises that arise.
Done right, we’ll find ourself making progress with little falling through the cracks.
We avoid getting too far off course with…
Weekly Balance. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #307 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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In this episode, we’re talking about the “Your Top 6”.
In short, tonight sets up tomorrow.
In 1918, Charles M. Schwab received advice from a productivity consultant named Ivy Lee.
It was so effective, he paid Ivy $25,000… which in today’s dollars is $493,400.
Now do you want to know the advice?
Ready or not, you’re about to get it! LOL
Rule 1: Make a list of your six most important tasks - in order of most important to least important - for the next day.
Rule 2: Complete the first task before moving to the next.
Rule 3: Move unfinished tasks to the next day, maintaining the priority you’ve set.
Rule 4: Repeat every evening.
The secret: You clear your mind and your subconscious can go to work on your tasks.
You’ll likely wake up with answers.
You’ll probably find yourself speeding toward your goals and finding the answers you need, all by writing…
Your Top 6. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #306 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the #BecomingOurBest podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about the “Daily Habits”.
In short, daily development delivers.
You’ve probably heard part of Eminem’s song “Lose Yourself” from Eight Mile.
The lyrics tell you to lose yourself in the moment, because you only get one shot.
The opportunity is a once in a lifetime moment.
What it doesn’t tell you is that you’re likely to fall to your habits.
Moments of inspiration follow many more moments of perspiration.
A masterful performance is often a moment of inspiration, but…
It’s built on the back of relentless, repetitive practice, aka moments of perspiration.
You have to sweat the small stuff so you don’t sweat the big performance.
Instead of practicing until you get something right, you have to practice until you can’t get it wrong.
In other words, you have to become a professional, and you do that through your…
Daily Habits. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #305 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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In this episode, we’re talking about the “Meaningful Goals”.
In short, meaning moves you.
Have you ever had someone tell you how to do something, and in your mind, you’re thinking…
I don’t care about this!
Why are you even talking ot me?!!
I’m not gon’ do it!
Then you remembered you were in training on your new job.
So, you nodded your head and said, “Oh, ok. That makes sense.”
LOL
The whole time, you knew you weren’t going to remember it or do it unless it was really important.
If you’re lucky, you meet or seek out top performers and they tell you what really makes a difference.
Now, you’re all ears because you want to get paid more and be secure!
Now, you’re paying attention!
The “how to” is always available, but there’s one difference.
When you have goals that don’t move you you have meaningless goals… goals you don’t care about.
When you find that you’re driven to act, you’re driven by goals you care about.
The fact is, you’re only moved by…
Meaningful Goals. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #304 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the #BecomingOurBest podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about your “Identity”.
In short, you will be who you see.
Your self-image… the way you see yourself is your identity.
One of the greatest drives in human nature is to be consistent with how we see ourselves.
Not what we say to others…
Not the good sounding goals we talk about…
We are driven to act out the way we see ourselves.
Not the steps others teach us to become successful…
Not what our favorite influencer is saying we should do…
We are driven to act out the way we see ourselves.
So, one of the first shifts we must make to experience greatness is changing our identity… how we see ourselves.
When we change who we believe we are, we’ll fill in the gaps.
We’ll learn what we need to learn…
We’ll do what we have to do …
Instead of looking to learn a bunch of “how to’s”, the first change to make is in how you see your…
Identity. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #303 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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In this episode, we’re talking about the “Bounce Back”.
In short, challenges can cause growth.
Life brings challenges.
It’s normal.
They come as opportunities for your development.
Either you have the strength and ability to overcome them, or you’ll develop the strength and ability by responding to the challenge.
You might be tempted to give up.
But this is your time to learn, grow, and develop yourself.
Tell yourself, “I got this! Light work!”
Life isn’t about not having challenges; it’s about responding to them.
When you face your challenges and grow, you’ll always have the ability to…
Bounce Back. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #302 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the #BecomingOurBest podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Awareness”.
In short, you see what you’re looking for.
New Year Resolutions have been set!
If you don’t believe in New Year Resolutions, maybe you set your goals for 2023.
Regardless, there’s one way to tell what you’ve really committed to.
Wanna know how?
Notice what you notice.
See, we have this little part of our brain called the reticular activating system.
It acts as our executive assistant.
Every time you choose a goal, it makes you aware of people, products, or processes that will help you achieve your goal.
Each time you pursue what it shows you, your commitment to achieve the goal is reinforced.
As a result, it will continue to bring more resources and opportunities to your attention.
Your reticular activation system will only work for you when you act on what it brings to your…
Awareness. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #301 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Learning”.
In short, master the learning process.
High-performing corporations know something the average person overlooks - learning is the cornerstone to performance.
Some learn by observing.
Some learn by doing.
Some learn by reading.
Some learn by discussion.
Regardless of the method you choose, the bottom line is…
The faster you learn…
The faster you apply…
The faster you get feedback…
The faster you adjust…
The faster you win…
Learn.
Do.
Adjust.
Win.
The victory and ability you desire follow your willingness and ability to continually expand your…
Learning. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #300 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Skills”.
In short, development comes through doing.
When you want succeess, you need to A.S.K. for it.
A.S.K. is an acronym that stands for something.
A stands for attitude.
I recommend an attitude of gratitude.
S stands for skills.
The achievements you desire will determine the skills you’ll need to develop.
K stands for knowledge.
Again, the achievements you desire will determine the knowledge you’ll need.
This episode is focused on skills.
Once you identify what you’d like to accomplish, you need to research the abilities you’ll need to get the job done.
Let’s say you identify the skills and then you get the knowledge of how to do the work.
The drive here is for you to acknowledge that knowing “how to” do something is not the same as being “able to” do something.
The greater skill you need or desire, the more reps you’ll have to put in.
When you take action, you get feedback that lets you know how good you are.
Fact is…
You’ll be bad before you’re good and good before you’ll great.
Bottomline, you’ll never achieve your desires if you don’t learn and then put in the work to develop…
Skills. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #299 of the #BecomingOurBest Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the #BecomingOurBest podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Desire”.
In short, keep the flame alive.
Emotion is energy for motion.
So, it’s important that you face your emotions.
Some will hold you back.
Some will push you forward.
A few will help you blast past your obstacles!
When you have a desire that makes you want to move into action, you have to keep that flame alive.
That may mean…
Looking at pictures of others doing what you want to do…
Looking at videos of others doing what you want to do…
Turning off the lights, sitting in a comfy chair and visualizing yourself doing what you want to do…
Over and over and over and over…
Until you get the feeling that it’s yours NOW!
Refresh and revisit the vision Every. Single. Day.
It’s like slamming on the gas pedal!
You’ll be compelled to take action, revved up and ready to act powered by…
Desire. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #298 of the ACE Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Mastery”.
In short, apply effort focused toward mastery.
Maybe you’ve heard the 10 years or 10,000 hour rule applied toward developing mastery.
While some are focused on debunking it, I’m simply encouraging you to engage in deliberate practice focused on developing mastery.
In an area that matters…
Again, in an area that matters…
If it takes 10 years, so be it.
If it takes 10,000 hours, so be it.
If you can do it faster, so be it.
At the root, the idea is to go for mastery.
That is how you will be able to deliver the highest and best product or service your clients deserve.
You’ll become so good they can’t ignore you.
While most want to seem like a master, you’ll actually be a master.
Then, when you put marketing behind your mastery, you’ll become the obvious choice.
Your life and the lives of those who need what you do benefit from you developing and marketing your…
Mastery. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #297 of the ACE Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Longevity”.
In short, endure the cycles.
We’re dealing with fairly unprecedented times before… so it seems.
Depending on your industry, there are probably people who’ve seen and survived the cycles that played out over the last 50 years.
During that time, they’ve seen people come and go.
Heck, they might’ve come and gone during a brief point.
Among those that have been around, there are a few who pay attention to cycles.
They noticed who failed, who survived, and who thrived.
If they did a deep dive, they got to the root of what each individual did and what caused their outcome.
That’s who you can be… if you don’t quit.
Different scenarios require different strategies.
People with a short memory or lack of understanding of the cycles of your industry will often sell you a “best way to do it”.
Seasoned veterans will understand the pivots necessary for each season and cycle.
Pay attention to those who pay attention, and you just might profit from…
Longevity. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #296 of the ACE Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Consistency”.
In short, do the day to day.
As a results-oriented person, I’m always looking for what will create the outcome I want.
After years of living, I’ve started to look at sustainable results.
Achieving a goal, maintaining it and acquiring new goals requires a lot of change.
One of the greatest lessons I had to learn as a result-oriented person is that the process matters.
Two major points:
First, there’s learning that occurs when you do the day to day that will help you sustain the results you achieve.
Second, since the process is the longest part of the journey, I had to learn to enjoy it.
When you learn to enjoy the process, it gets easier to commit and get the benefits of…
Consistency. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #295 of the ACE Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Vision”.
In short, your destination determines your day to day.
There’s an old story I heard about plowing a field from one side to the other.
One person walked from one side to the other tensely focused on what was right in front of them.
Imagine their shock when they got to the other side and found they’d made a line that looked like a slithering snake.
The next time, they kept their eyes down field, staring intently at a fence post that was their end point.
Imagine their shock when they got to the other side and found they’d made a line that looked like a straight line.
Same person.
Same equipment.
Same mission.
Different outcome.
Without a vision or end game, your life will likely appear all over the place.
When you lock in on and hold to a vision, your actions will be found to line up with where you want to go.
Ultimately, even if you keep your vision a secret…
A person can look at your activity over time and probably guess what’s in your…
Vision. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #294 of the ACE Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Masterminds”.
In short, unity leads to exponential gains.
Working alone, trying to force things to go your way is like growing by fractions.
Working with others who only show up for money is like growing by addition.
Working with others and having them operate in their talent zone is like growing by multiplication.
Working with others toward a common purpose, where each of you are operating in your strengths, is like growing exponentially!
When you form or join a group of people focused on becoming the best version of themselves, you’re in great company.
When each person is willing to bring their bank of experiences and wisdom to the table for the benefit of other members, explosive growth is just around the corner.
Individuals and groups who experience unresolved conflict will lose to those engaged in focused, supportive…
Masterminds. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #293 of the ACE Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Hope”.
In short, anticipating better times gives us life.
It seems that the media wants to convince us that the world is going to hades in a handbasket.
Fortunately, we get to control our focus.
To empower ourselves, one of the first places for us to focus is gratitude.
As we think of all the good we have in our lives, our brains are trained to look for more of that.
We’re pattern makers and pattern seekers.
Starting the day looking for things we’re grateful for begins the process that has us noticing more and more to be grateful for.
That drive and focus leads us down a path that reinforces a future filled with…
Hope. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #292 of the ACE Podcast.
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Liberty”.
In short, aim to control yourself.
Left to their own devices, children will often tend toward decline.
If you give them guidance and structure, they may give you push back.
However, over the course of time…
Your leadership and guidance can help them develop habits that will benefit them.
Enter adulthood…
At this point, individuals are given freedom.
This is the moment you’ve dreamed about - the ability to decide what you will do and when you’ll do it.
A lack of self-discipline is dastardly and the cost gets higher.
However, self-discipline and an aim to move toward becoming your best is the way to maximize…
Liberty. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #291 of the ACE Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Life”.
In short, learn and practice the rules of creation.
You’ve been given life.
You’ve been given visions.
You’ve been given desires.
At some point, you are called to give life to what is inside of you.
You don’t have to, but…
You’ll probably find greater fulfillment in life by giving life to your vision or dreams.
Remember that visions and dreams always start out rough and underdeveloped.
Through continued interaction, nourishment, learning and implementation, you’ll find your visions and dreams coming to…
Life. 👊🏾
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I have one final request.
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Welcome to episode #290 of the ACE Podcast.
Sponsored by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Passion”.
In short, tap into energy for performance.
Some say follow your passion and you’ll never work another day in your life.
Others will remind you that, even when pursuing your passion, all work has some challenging days.
If you consider all work to be work and master the tasks of your profession, passion acts like a rocket booster.
Passion can drive you to pursue knowledge and insights to perform your work well.
Aim to find work that
… the world needs
… that you love
… that you’re good at
… that you can be paid for.
You’ll find yourself in a positive loop fueled by…
Passion. 👊🏾
Remember, this episode was brought to you by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
If you are a first timer be sure to check out the previous episodes and do me a favor and leave me a review.
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I have one final request.
Join us on the journey to #BecomingOurBest Daily!
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Welcome to episode #289 of the ACE Podcast.
Sponsored by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Joy”.
In short, find joy through the ups and downs.
It’s about how you go through life.
Yes, there will be pain and sadness.
Yes, there will be anger.
Joy is a position of stability.
It doesn’t live in the high of happiness.
It doesn’t stay in the low of depression.
Here’s part of the secret.
Embrace gratitude.
If you focus on what you’re grateful for, regardless of your situation, you can reach a point of stability.
While you’re working or waiting for things to change in your life, tap into gratitude and the power of…
Joy. 👊🏾
Remember, this episode was brought to you by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
If you are a first timer be sure to check out the previous episodes and do me a favor and leave me a review.
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I have one final request.
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Welcome to episode #288 of the ACE Podcast.
Sponsored by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Winning”.
In short, continually move toward your best.
Most people think that a champion becomes a champion the moment they are handed their trophy.
In reality, that is only the moment when they are recognized.
Said a different way…
You become a champion through the development process, and you get recognized once they hand you the trophy.
The point is…
There’s something to be said about the process.
Commitment to submit to the champion-making process is more important than the moment they hand the champion the trophy.
In this regard, continual involvement in the process of developing a champion-level mindset and skills is…
Winning. 👊🏾
Remember, this episode was brought to you by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
If you are a first timer be sure to check out the previous episodes and do me a favor and leave me a review.
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I have one final request.
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Welcome to episode #287 of the ACE Podcast.
Sponsored by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Maximizing”.
In short, get the greatest return possible.
The reality of life is that you won’t maximize everything you do.
So, that’s not what this is about.
However, in areas that matter…
Go for maximization.
Ideally, you’ve listened to the podcast episodes 284, 285, and 286.
That’ll have you doing what works, not wasting effort, and moving quickly.
This is the point where you begin looking for the actions that give you the highest payoff.
This is where you go from good to great.
There may be minor differences in activity that produce outsized gains.
Here, you’ll have to test to get that edge.
Even if you hire a coach, you’ll have to test their suggestions (and perform them right) to see if they lead to maximization.
If you’re willing to go through the frustration of making adjustments to improve what already works, you’re equipped to start…
Maximizing. 👊🏾
Remember, this episode was brought to you by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
If you are a first timer be sure to check out the previous episodes and do me a favor and leave me a review.
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I have one final request.
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Welcome to episode #286 of the ACE Podcast.
Sponsored by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Speed”.
In short, move quickly, right on the edge of control.
For the purposes of this podcast, I’m talking about speed under control, not a reckless speed.
Again, speed under control…
The faster you move, the faster you learn…
The faster you learn, the faster you can improve…
The faster you improve, the more you stand out.
Speed ultimately helps with mastery and being outstanding in areas that matter to you.
Long ago, I was sold on the benefit of immersion, completely flooding my mind with words, images, and videos around areas I want to master.
First, it motivates me, showing me success after success.
By quickly applying what I learn, I remember what I saw or heard.
I lock in what works and continue to make corrections along the path to mastery.
The positive feedback encourages you to lock in and go harder, all because you act with…
Speed. 👊🏾
Remember, this episode was brought to you by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
If you are a first timer be sure to check out the previous episodes and do me a favor and leave me a review.
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I have one final request.
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Welcome to episode #285 of the ACE Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Efficiency”.
In short, reduce wasted effort.
If you’re old enough, you remember a time when kids got in trouble and had to write, “I will not…” 100 times.
For example, writing “I will not chew gum” 100 times.
These days, students could copy and paste the sentence 100 times… even on a smart board!
That’s efficiency.
Instead of writing each and every letter of the sentence 100 times, just copy and paste it.
The reality is, there are activities you take every day where you could be more efficient.
The time you save could be put to better use elsewhere… like taking a nap or meditating.
Consider task batching… or grouping similar tasks together and doing them all at once, rather than randomly.
Writing and recording a week’s worth of podcasts does that for me.
I get in a flow and knock them out.
Then, I can schedule them to release one a day for the week.
Consider this your encouragement to pay attention to tasks you do repetitively.
Find ways to get them done that saves you time, so you can benefit from…
Efficiency. 👊🏾
Remember, this episode was brought to you by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
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I have one final request.
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Welcome to episode #284 of the ACE Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Effectiveness”.
In short, ask “What works?”
In your job, business, or life, whenever you do what works, the results are fairly predictable.
Plus, the results are usually desirable.
One of the easiest ways for us to get nudged off course is to prioritize what we feel like doing off over doing what works.
Let me say it another way.
Think of it as choosing to either do things you feel like doing or do things to get you the result you want.
The kind of “feeling” I’m talking about is taking the easy way out.
I’m not talking about an intuitive feeling, hunch, or inner knowing.
I’m talking about flat out not wanting to do what you need to do.
If you want to have the life you desire, you can’t choose easy over…
Effectiveness. 👊🏾
Remember, this episode was brought to you by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
If you are a first timer be sure to check out the previous episodes and do me a favor and leave me a review.
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Welcome to episode #283 of the ACE Podcast.
Sponsored by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Aiming”.
In short, use feedback to make corrections.
If you’ve paid attention to the previous two podcast, you realize they were about getting ready and firing.
I know.
You’re probably used to hearing ready - aim - fire.
I’m not here to argue about the order.
I will say, though, I’ve heard entrepreneurs say ready - fire - aim.
To each their own…
Regardless of how to cut it, after firing, you’ll get feedback on how accurate the action was.
After getting feedback, it’s time to evaluate and make corrections.
It’s not time to get in your emotions over how close or how far off you were.
It’s time to make the adjustments to hit the target.
Some people will get excited over getting ready…
Others will get excited about firing, aka taking action…
Fewer will get excited over feedback that helps them make corrections… because they see it as failure.
Fewer still will get hyped about making corrections.
Those are the ones that know…
Constantly taking action and monitoring results gives you the feedback to help you improve your…
Aiming. 👊🏾
Remember, this episode was brought to you by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
If you are a first timer be sure to check out the previous episodes and do me a favor and leave me a review.
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I have one final request.
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Welcome to episode #282 of the ACE Podcast.
Sponsored by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Fire”.
In short, move.
Each time you’re called to move to the next level you’ll feel the butterflies moving in your stomach.
The next part is what separates amateurs from professionals.
Amateurs feel those butterflies in their stomach and call it anxiety.
So, they find themselves frozen, but they have a beautiful dream they can talk about achieving… one day.
Doers feel those butterflies in their stomach and call it excitement!
So, they find themselves leaping, and they have a beautiful dream others can talk about becoming reality!
The feeling is the same.
The interpretation is up to you.
By the way, leaping doesn’t have to be reckless.
Think of it like a trained olympic diver leaping off of the diving board, controlling their motion…
Aiming to win the gold medal.
Do what you need to do to get ready.
Then, evaluate what you can do at this stage and immediately…
Fire. 👊🏾
Remember, this episode was brought to you by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
If you are a first timer be sure to check out the previous episodes and do me a favor and leave me a review.
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I have one final request.
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Welcome to episode #281 of the ACE Podcast.
Sponsored by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Getting Ready”.
In short, set goals and get what you need to start.
Without a goal, you’ll likely find yourself adrift in life.
Unfortunately, that leads a lot of people into a sea of depression and purposelessness.
Now, I’m not saying you have to have a life purpose figured out today.
So, what am I saying?
There’s something that’s meaningful to you…
Something you actually want to do in life.
You might be facing the problem most people face.
-
You might not know how to do it.
-
You might think it’ll take too long.
-
You might think you don’t have the money or whatever it takes to make it happen.
I have a secret for you.
First, you commit to getting there.
Then, you do what you can with what you have where you are.
Even if it’s not much…
The reality is, God and others will see what you’re working on and help will come from all over the place, but only after you commit and start…
Getting Ready. 👊🏾
Remember, this episode was brought to you by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
If you are a first timer be sure to check out the previous episodes and do me a favor and leave me a review.
Helps the show a ton.
I have one final request.
Join us on the journey to #BecomingOurBest Daily!
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Welcome to episode #281 of the ACE Podcast.
Sponsored by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Getting Ready”.
In short, set goals and get what you need to start.
Without a goal, you’ll likely find yourself adrift in life.
Unfortunately, that leads a lot of people into a sea of depression and purposelessness.
Now, I’m not saying you have to have a life purpose figured out today.
So, what am I saying?
There’s something that’s meaningful to you…
Something you actually want to do in life.
You might be facing the problem most people face.
-
You might not know how to do it.
-
You might think it’ll take too long.
-
You might think you don’t have the money or whatever it takes to make it happen.
I have a secret for you.
First, you commit to getting there.
Then, you do what you can with what you have where you are.
Even if it’s not much…
The reality is, God and others will see what you’re working on and help will come from all over the place, but only after you commit and start…
Getting Ready. 👊🏾
Remember, this episode was brought to you by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
If you are a first timer be sure to check out the previous episodes and do me a favor and leave me a review.
Helps the show a ton.
I have one final request.
Join us on the journey to #BecomingOurBest Daily!
Until the next time…
Talk to you later.
Welcome to episode #281 of the ACE Podcast.
Sponsored by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Getting Ready”.
In short, set goals and get what you need to start.
Without a goal, you’ll likely find yourself adrift in life.
Unfortunately, that leads a lot of people into a sea of depression and purposelessness.
Now, I’m not saying you have to have a life purpose figured out today.
So, what am I saying?
There’s something that’s meaningful to you…
Something you actually want to do in life.
You might be facing the problem most people face.
-
You might not know how to do it.
-
You might think it’ll take too long.
-
You might think you don’t have the money or whatever it takes to make it happen.
I have a secret for you.
First, you commit to getting there.
Then, you do what you can with what you have where you are.
Even if it’s not much…
The reality is, God and others will see what you’re working on and help will come from all over the place, but only after you commit and start…
Getting Ready. 👊🏾
Remember, this episode was brought to you by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
If you are a first timer be sure to check out the previous episodes and do me a favor and leave me a review.
Helps the show a ton.
I have one final request.
Join us on the journey to #BecomingOurBest Daily!
Until the next time…
Talk to you later.
Welcome to episode #280 of the ACE Podcast.
Sponsored by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Connecting with the Peacemaker Personality”.
In short, peacemakers just want to get along.
Peacemakers are the quiet, caring, connectors who want to protect the world - people, plants, and animals.
You’ll often find them in helping roles, taking care of children, adults, and nature.
While they’re usually quiet and sit on the sidelines, they see what’s wrong with the world and want to heal it.
Their superpower is caring.
They’ll gladly organize a potluck and encourage everyone to bring a dish, so they can spend time connecting with others.
You may find them leading hikes through nature and sharing their love of nature with others.
Having a listening ear and a helping hand is always a reality by…
Connecting with the Peacemaker Personality. 👊🏾
Remember, this episode was brought to you by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
If you are a first timer be sure to check out the previous episodes and do me a favor and leave me a review.
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I have one final request.
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Welcome to episode #279 of the ACE Podcast.
Sponsored by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Connecting with the Perfectionist Personality”.
In short, perfectionists do things right.
Perfectionists are the quiet, focused, determined individuals who want things done right and in order.
They see the world in black and white, and don’t like gray areas.
While they may seem critical and judgmental, they’re usually delivering information you could use to make adjustments.
Don’t take things they say personal.
They can analyze and see flaws in most of the processes and products that exist.
Oftentimes, they are able to see the method to fix what’s wrong with the world.
A quick way to connect with them is to ask them questions about their job or interests.
They’ve given deep thought to what they do; honor that by asking questions about it.
When they identify weak areas in your plan and structure performing processes, you benefit from…
Connecting with the Perfectionist Personality. 👊🏾
Remember, this episode was brought to you by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
If you are a first timer be sure to check out the previous episodes and do me a favor and leave me a review.
Helps the show a ton.
I have one final request.
Join us on the journey to #BecomingOurBest Daily!
Until the next time…
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Welcome to episode #279 of the ACE Podcast.
Sponsored by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Connecting with the Perfectionist Personality”.
In short, perfectionists do things right.
Perfectionists are the quiet, focused, determined individuals who want things done right and in order.
They see the world in black and white, and don’t like gray areas.
While they may seem critical and judgmental, they’re usually delivering information you could use to make adjustments.
Don’t take things they say personal.
They can analyze and see flaws in most of the processes and products that exist.
Oftentimes, they are able to see the method to fix what’s wrong with the world.
A quick way to connect with them is to ask them questions about their job or interests.
They’ve given deep thought to what they do; honor that by asking questions about it.
When they identify weak areas in your plan and structure performing processes, you benefit from…
Connecting with the Perfectionist Personality. 👊🏾
Remember, this episode was brought to you by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
If you are a first timer be sure to check out the previous episodes and do me a favor and leave me a review.
Helps the show a ton.
I have one final request.
Join us on the journey to #BecomingOurBest Daily!
Until the next time…
Talk to you later.
Welcome to episode #279 of the ACE Podcast.
Sponsored by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Connecting with the Perfectionist Personality”.
In short, perfectionists do things right.
Perfectionists are the quiet, focused, determined individuals who want things done right and in order.
They see the world in black and white, and don’t like gray areas.
While they may seem critical and judgmental, they’re usually delivering information you could use to make adjustments.
Don’t take things they say personal.
They can analyze and see flaws in most of the processes and products that exist.
Oftentimes, they are able to see the method to fix what’s wrong with the world.
A quick way to connect with them is to ask them questions about their job or interests.
They’ve given deep thought to what they do; honor that by asking questions about it.
When they identify weak areas in your plan and structure performing processes, you benefit from…
Connecting with the Perfectionist Personality. 👊🏾
Remember, this episode was brought to you by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
If you are a first timer be sure to check out the previous episodes and do me a favor and leave me a review.
Helps the show a ton.
I have one final request.
Join us on the journey to #BecomingOurBest Daily!
Until the next time…
Talk to you later.
Welcome to episode #278 of the ACE Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Connecting with the Party Animal Personality”.
In short, party animals bring the fun.
Party animals are the laughing, joke telling, storytellers who bring joy with them wherever they go!
If you need a pick me up, they’re the ones you call - ready with a joke, meme, or outlandish story!
Now, they may seem forgetful, distracted, and often speak before they think, but that’s why you love them!
They’re so real!
They can organize a party like it’s nobody’s business… even a work party… where you’re painting their house! LOL
A quick way to their heart is to ask them questions about what they love to do for fun… and let them talk!
Talking is something they're good at… and they’re not shy about it!
Lifting your spirits and theirs is easy when you let them entertain you, and that’s only one benefit of…
Connecting with the Party Animal Personality. 👊🏾
Remember, this episode was brought to you by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
If you are a first timer be sure to check out the previous episodes and do me a favor and leave me a review.
Helps the show a ton.
I have one final request.
Join us on the journey to #BecomingOurBest Daily!
Until the next time…
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Welcome to episode #277 of the ACE Podcast.
Sponsored by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Connecting with the Producer Personality”.
In short, producers get things done.
Producers are the get it done, no excuses, don’t ask permission, action-takers of the world.
If you need something done, they’re often who you’re looking for.
Now, they can be rude, aggressive, driven, and use you in the process.
However…
When they’re on your team, you know stuff will get done… obstacles or not.
While they often don’t feel like they need you or anybody else, they’re still good to have on your team.
So, a quick way into their heart is to ask them about all of their accomplishments.
That’s it.
Don’t interrupt or share your victories; just listen.
When there’s work to do, invite them to join you, and you’ll know the power of…
Connecting with the Producer Personality. 👊🏾
Remember, this episode was brought to you by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
If you are a first timer be sure to check out the previous episodes and do me a favor and leave me a review.
Helps the show a ton.
I have one final request.
Join us on the journey to #BecomingOurBest Daily!
Until the next time…
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Welcome to episode #276 of the ACE Podcast.
Sponsored by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Accepting Others”.
In short, accepting others “as is” drops their guard.
Fact is…
We want to be accepted “as is”.
The mindset is…
Don’t ask me to change.
If you can’t accept me as I am, leave me alone.
This is how God made me.
Ok… back to reality.
When you understand that mindset, you can give people 100% permission to be themselves… how they see themselves.
That will teach you how to interact with them.
Instead of trying a one-size-fits-all approach, you’ll go a lot further by observing and…
Accepting Others. 👊🏾
Remember, this episode was brought to you by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
If you are a first timer be sure to check out the previous episodes and do me a favor and leave me a review.
Helps the show a ton.
I have one final request.
Join us on the journey to #BecomingOurBest Daily!
Until the next time…
Talk to you later.
Welcome to episode #276 of the ACE Podcast.
Sponsored by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Accepting Others”.
In short, accepting others “as is” drops their guard.
Fact is…
We want to be accepted “as is”.
The mindset is…
Don’t ask me to change.
If you can’t accept me as I am, leave me alone.
This is how God made me.
Ok… back to reality.
When you understand that mindset, you can give people 100% permission to be themselves… how they see themselves.
That will teach you how to interact with them.
Instead of trying a one-size-fits-all approach, you’ll go a lot further by observing and…
Accepting Others. 👊🏾
Remember, this episode was brought to you by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
If you are a first timer be sure to check out the previous episodes and do me a favor and leave me a review.
Helps the show a ton.
I have one final request.
Join us on the journey to #BecomingOurBest Daily!
Until the next time…
Talk to you later.
Welcome to episode #275 of the ACE Podcast.
Sponsored by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “The Chosen Contractor”.
In short, adding value and enhancements beyond the contract gets you chosen.
A lot of people I’ve come across have a very short-term mindset.
They think in terms of a single sale.
So they go from person to person, seeking to close sales by working the numbers.
While they’ve heard about repeat business, it’s not something they want to work for.
They figure…
As long as I do what I said I’d do, I’m good.
I’m living in integrity.
While they’re living in integrity, they may be missing out on abundance.
Going above and beyond by providing meaningful benefits to clients will help position you as…
The Chosen Contractor. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #274 of the ACE Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Vendor Relationships”.
In short, you never know the influence of the person you’re dealing with; so contribute to them.
Two quick stories…
When I was in college, a lot of students were being rude to the student loan staff.
I stepped in and told everyone to be respectful.
I asked the ladies what their favorite drinks and candies were and got them.
In the end, one of them became my girlfriend and the other recommended me for an additional $3,500 UPS Scholarship which I got… twice.
In the oilfield, as a company man for Chesapeake Energy, I’d buy extra Gatorade’s, snacks and breakfast tacos and let the service providers have some.
It’s no wonder I was repeatedly the most requested company man for those guys, even though I held the tightest standards.
It turns out, when you are of benefit to your vendors, you benefit from…
Vendor Relationships. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #273 of the ACE Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Personal Growth”.
In short, your business grows as you grow.
As you are transformed, what you attract and how you act changes.
You attract others who resonate with the new version of you.
Why?
Your thought, speech, and behavior will become apparent.
Those who resonate with that will be attracted to you.
Your speech and behavior impacts others as well.
As you grow, your speech adds value and direction to those around you, employee, vendor, or client.
As you grow, you learn and incorporate new behaviors that help you operate more strategically.
Your team and business level up in response to your…
Personal Growth. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #272 of the ACE Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Environment Matters”.
In short, you mirror your environment.
Another way of saying it is…
When you change, things change for you.
You can positively impact your environment by shifting within.
Likewise, you can be impacted by your environment.
The secret to maximizing the benefit of environment is to be intentional in the environments you visit.
By putting yourself around the finest homes, cars, and individuals, something in you shifts.
Sometimes, it’s just exposure to what’s possible.
That shifts to you believing it’s possible for you.
Then, it becomes the belief that you’ll have it for yourself in a matter of time and activity.
All because you shifted the symbols you exposed yourself to.
The good news is…
You can be intentional about the symbols you place around you.
You might as well surround yourself with the best, because…
Environment Matters. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #271 of the ACE Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Involvement”.
In short, learn from doing.
In the last episode, we talked about the power of exposure to change your life.
You start by believing that something different is possible… in general and then for you specifically.
That shifts into a belief that it’s a done deal, even though you don’t know how.
That determination sends you on a journey to find the people who’ve done it, the process to do it, and the products to help you get it done.
Well, that’s good and all.
Once you learn what to do, you’ve got to get off of your butt and take action.
You’ll get results that tell you what works, what doesn’t work, and whether or not you’re doing it well enough.
You’re going to have to stay active in the process long enough to learn and generate results.
This means…
It’s not enough to walk around thinking you know stuff, especially if it’s not proven.
You have to convert that knowledge to understanding, and you’ll do that through active…
Involvement. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #271 of the ACE Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Involvement”.
In short, learn from doing.
In the last episode, we talked about the power of exposure to change your life.
You start by believing that something different is possible… in general and then for you specifically.
That shifts into a belief that it’s a done deal, even though you don’t know how.
That determination sends you on a journey to find the people who’ve done it, the process to do it, and the products to help you get it done.
Well, that’s good and all.
Once you learn what to do, you’ve got to get off of your butt and take action.
You’ll get results that tell you what works, what doesn’t work, and whether or not you’re doing it well enough.
You’re going to have to stay active in the process long enough to learn and generate results.
This means…
It’s not enough to walk around thinking you know stuff, especially if it’s not proven.
You have to convert that knowledge to understanding, and you’ll do that through active…
Involvement. 👊🏾
Remember, this episode was brought to you by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
If you are a first timer be sure to check out the previous episodes and do me a favor and leave me a review.
Helps the show a ton.
I have one final request.
Join us on the journey to #BecomingOurBest Daily!
Until the next time…
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Welcome to episode #270 of the ACE Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Exposure”.
In short, seeing something new helps you do something new.
If you meet someone who has traveled the world, their perspective is much different than someone who has never left their city.
In a similar manner, someone who consumes knowledge from many places sees differently from someone steeped in one point of view.
One of the fastest ways to change your life is to change your environment.
Sometimes, that’s going to a different location.
Sometimes, that’s studying material from a different field.
Sometimes, that’s changing the groups you’re in.
The idea being to expose yourself to something new… out of the norm.
Give your brain a chance to make a shift.
That can ignite a fantasy, expanding what you believe is possible… in general and for you specifically.
Done long enough, you have an expectation of a new reality, and it all started with…
Exposure. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #269 of the ACE Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Intuition”.
In short, draw from your inner knowing.
Sometimes, we’re informed by the knowledge we acquire from people or circumstances outside of us.
Other times, we’re informed by the knowledge within us.
A certain knowing comes along…
If we pay attention to it and act on its prompting, we recognize a pattern.
Sometimes, we ignore the voice or inner prompting and we suffer.
Between the successes from listening and the punishment from not listening, we learn.
The voice becomes familiar to you.
You get to choose to listen and begin to generate success after success after success!
So, sure…
Seek knowledge from outside of you.
Learn from people and processes that give the structure to operate successfully.
Also, be willing to hear from within and learn to act on the wisdom of your…
Intuition. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #268 of the ACE Podcast.
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Faith”.
In short, believe it’s a done deal.
In the last podcast, we talked about beginning the progression from fantasy to fulfillment.
First, you have to believe “it’s possible”.
Second, you believe “it’s possible for me”.
In this episode, we’re talking about the next step.
At this point, something switches.
You move into believing… “it’s a done deal”.
Now, this is crazy, because you still don’t know how.
Matter of fact, you’re not even concerned with how it’s going to happen.
Your conviction that it is going to happen sends you into action.
You begin searching, expecting to find the people, processes, or products necessary to fulfill the fantasy.
It’s real to you; it’s no longer a fantasy.
When you reach that point of conviction, you operate with a level of certainty we call…
Faith. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #267 of the ACE Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Hope”.
In short, move from “it’s possible” to “it’s possible for me”.
Moving from fantasy to fulfillment is a process.
I’m going to try to simplify the process.
At the same time, I understand that the journey from fantasy to fulfillment of the vision has many little pieces that play a role.
Back to part of the process…
Once an idea or fantasy enters your mind, one of the first steps that has to happen is your belief that it’s possible.
Kinda like believing…
I don’t know how, but I’m sure somebody can do it.
In order for you to play a role in the fulfillment, you have to move to the next thought.
Hey, maybe I can do it.
I don’t know how, but it can happen.
What if the right person, process, or product comes along that helps me make it a reality.
All of a sudden, a fire is lit in you.
All because you now have…
Hope. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #266 of the ACE Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Progress”.
In short, we go from bad to good to great.
Or, as one of my mentors taught me…
You’re gonna be bad before you’re good and good before you’re great.
When others make progress, it’s easy to see their progress over time.
It’s harder to stick with ourselves through the same process.
Unless…
Unless we accept that we’re going to be bad before we’re good and good before we’re great.
Once we wholeheartedly embrace that concept, we can accept feedback.
At that point, feedback is not a declaration that we’ll never make it.
It’s just us finding ourselves on the map, allowing us to make adjustments to improve.
Our visions, dreams, and aspirations can come true when we embrace the journey called…
Progress. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #266 of the ACE Podcast.
Sponsored by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Progress”.
In short, we go from bad to good to great.
Or, as one of my mentors taught me…
You’re gonna be bad before you’re good and good before you’re great.
When others make progress, it’s easy to see their progress over time.
It’s harder to stick with ourselves through the same process.
Unless…
Unless we accept that we’re going to be bad before we’re good and good before we’re great.
Once we wholeheartedly embrace that concept, we can accept feedback.
At that point, feedback is not a declaration that we’ll never make it.
It’s just us finding ourselves on the map, allowing us to make adjustments to improve.
Our visions, dreams, and aspirations can come true when we embrace the journey called…
Progress. 👊🏾
Remember, this episode was brought to you by BecomingOurBestDaily.com where you go to make your life better faster.
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I have one final request.
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Welcome to episode #265 of the ACE Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Immersion”.
In short, put in what you want out.
Imagine having to transfer water from one barrel to another.
But…
All you have is a sponge.
Quick question…
Would you just put the sponge on top of the water or would you push it down in the water?
If you’re trying to transfer the water as fast as you can, we know the answer.
You’re going to push the sponge into the water to soak up as much as possible.
Then, you’re going to quickly move it over the next barrel, so you don’t lose a lot of the water.
The first barrel is the knowledge barrel.
The water is best practices.
The sponge is your brain.
The second barrel is the production barrel.
The process of quickly transferring best practices from knowledge to production is action.
The faster you take action, the faster you get feedback.
That feedback is information for correction.
Before you can get the results of acting on best practices, you have to learn them, ideally through…
Immersion. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #264 of the ACE Podcast.
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In this episode, we’re talking about having “An Edge”.
In short, respond to win.
When it comes to having an edge, you’ll find a couple of explanations for it.
One way of defining an edge is is to define it as an advantage.
When you have an edge, you have an advantage.
Another way of defining an edge is having a bit of a temper… a short-temper.
When you have an edge, there’s a lot of crap that others tolerate that you won’t tolerate.
For the sake of giving you what you need, I’ll let you choose which one you want to embrace.
Either way, I’ll say…
You have to have an edge.
You have to hone in on and execute on ANY advantage you have… by birth, personal growth, or environment.
You have to reduce the crap you tolerate, especially from yourself… the excuses you make up and accept.
Applying your advantages for maximum gain and refusing to tolerate excuses from yourself gives you…
An Edge. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #263 of the ACE Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Giving Thanks”.
In short, gratitude is the gateway to abundance.
To those that have, more will be given.
To those that have not, even what they seem to have will be taken away from them.
That’s controversial.
I know.
It pisses people off who feel they have little and may make them angry at those who have.
Hold on, though…
Without taking others into consideration, here’s how it played out in my life.
When I sit down and write out my gratitude list in the morning, I have hope that more is coming.
When I look at what I don’t have, it’s as though I go into a spiral and expect to lose more.
The only difference is MY focus.
I just want to encourage you to realize what you have.
It’s likely to increase your faith that you’ll receive, causing you to act in ways to create increase.
You’ll find that gratitude is the gateway to abundance when you practice…
Giving Thanks. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #262 of the ACE Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “More or Less”.
In short, use your energy wisely.
As much as I’d like to promote unlimited mindset, there is a better way to live.
What?!!
Yep, I said it.
The reality is…
We live within limits.
Limits on time…
Limits on energy…
Limits on money…
Limits on a whole host of resources…
Isn’t that scarcity thinking?!!
What about abundance?!!
We can see abundance and be driven to push against boundaries.
The recognition that there are limits requires us to strategically use our resources.
Limited hours means we have to determine how much goes to talk and how much goes to doing.
More talk and less doing…
Or
Less talk and more doing…
Our choices influence our results.
Continually measure the results of how you use your time, energy, attention, and money, evaluating whether it’s producing…
More or Less. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #261 of the ACE Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Work”.
In short, growth put in service to others is rewarded.
When we overcome the problems and traumas of our past, we feel better.
When we bring that better version of us to the table, we can contribute at a higher level.
If you love personal growth…
You’ve got to try bringing the benefits of the better version of you to your work.
Work takes up almost half of the hours you’re awake.
You’d really be making a difference in your own life.
So, grow yourself and put that growth to work in service of others.
Bring your improved self to whatever task is in front of you.
Our rewards can grow when we bring the new and improved version of ourselves to…
Work. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #260 of the ACE Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about getting things “Done”.
In short, awards aren’t for what you’re gonna do.
Awards are given based on results.
Results come when something is done.
In case you’re wondering,
Done is the child of discipline and effort.
Effort is the action you take.
Discipline is what helps you keep taking action, regardless of circumstances.
Unfortunately, too many people are defeated by unfavorable circumstances.
Not impossible circumstances…
Just unfavorable circumstances…
You know, the kind of circumstances that make you feel proud when you complete a task despite its difficulty.
Whether the award you want is money or praise, it only comes to and stays with those who get things…
Done. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #259 of the ACE Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about the “Smart Watch”.
In short, do what gets you the results you desire.
Chances are, you’re trying to make the connection between a smart watch and doing what gets you the result you want.
Well, here it is!
The smart watch people who have succeeded in creating the lifestyle they desire.
The saying is…
Success leaves clues.
The smart watch what achievers are doing.
They hire coaches that have proven results.
They’re paying for the shortcut… wisdom without the wait.
Fact is, they’re still going to have to do the work.
In doing the work, there are lessons they’ll extract from the process.
They’re buying information, not results.
The mannerisms, habits, and behaviors of successful people is what the…
Smart Watch. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #258 of the ACE Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Open Doors”.
In short, doing what you can do inspires unseen help.
I’ve had dream after dream come true, and they’re still coming true.
There’s one thing that continually keeps me humble.
No matter how hard I work or how strategic I am, someone else always opens the door to the next level.
Instead of being mad at it, I want to pass it on to you as encouragement.
First, do what you can with what you have where you are.
As possible, hire coaches to accelerate your growth.
You’ll make progress that others will see.
Don’t worry about encouragement or support.
Keep your head down and work.
Someone on the sideline will be quietly watching, talking about you, aiming to elevate you.
When promoting you or your company won’t tarnish their name, others feel free to…
…
Open Doors. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #257 of the ACE Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about being “You Know”.
In short, everyone won’t understand what your wins cost you.
When you uncover a goal that’s important to you, you’re filled with energy.
You can’t wait to get into action to see it become your reality!
In your excitement, you watch videos and listen to podcasts from other people doing what you want to do.
You go to YouTube University to see other people’s successes.
You tell your friends and families about how great it will be.
Then…
The daily work begins.
Day in and day out you take action toward the vision.
Support and obstacles both arise out of nowhere.
You press on, until…
You achieve your goal!!!
You share your success with your family and friends.
Only a few are as happy as you thought they’d be.
If they knew what you went through to get the job done, you’re sure they’d be more excited.
Then, you realize that there’s a cost to achieve your goals that only…
…
You Know. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #256 of the ACE Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about being “Tired”.
In short, opportunity doesn’t wait.
To make a movie great, there have to be points of conflict.
Often, the main character has to choose between what they want to do and what they’re supposed to do.
Or, they’ll be right at the door of having their dream come true, but they’re almost too tired to go on.
The dream looks like it’s just out of reach.
We lean forward and say to them, “Go! Go! It’s right there!”
We put our hands to our head because we realize they’re about to miss it.
Just as the dream is about to fade away…
They say or do the right thing, and…
Boom!
Next scene, the dream is fulfilled!
In our lives, opportunities will come and often at an inopportune time.
We have to shake ourselves, get our butts up, and do the work, even…
Tired. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #255 of the ACE Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Life”.
In short, another day is another chance to decide and do differently.
Unfortunately there are some people who breathed their last breath last night.
Unfortunately, there are some people who woke up but are sleepwalking their way through life.
There’s a few who are awake and realize that their days are numbered.
They have a sense of urgency about living.
They want to soak everything up.
Their days are richer and fuller, even if they’re busy.
Their version of balance finds them tending to people, activities, and things that are meaningful to them.
They feel fully alive, regardless of what happens in a day.
Come sunshine or darkness, they find a way to tap into purpose and joy to live a meaningful…
Life. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #255 of the ACE Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Life”.
In short, another day is another chance to decide and do differently.
Unfortunately there are some people who breathed their last breath last night.
Unfortunately, there are some people who woke up but are sleepwalking their way through life.
There’s a few who are awake and realize that their days are numbered.
They have a sense of urgency about living.
They want to soak everything up.
Their days are richer and fuller, even if they’re busy.
Their version of balance finds them tending to people, activities, and things that are meaningful to them.
They feel fully alive, regardless of what happens in a day.
Come sunshine or darkness, they find a way to tap into purpose and joy to live a meaningful…
Life. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #254 of the ACE Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Love”.
In short, love is blind; so pray for sight.
There are four types of love:
Eros: That’s erotic, passionate, sexual love that romance is about.
Philia: That’s the love of friends and equals… brotherly or sisterly love.
Storge: That’s the love of parents for children… mostly considered a mother’s love.
Agape: That’s the love of mankind… it’s a selfless love.
Each of these can find you with strong feelings for the objects of your affection.
So much so, that you might find yourself overlooking the faults of the person/people you “love”.
Sexual attraction, friendship, love of your kids, and love for all people are great.
While embracing them, pray that you’re given sight to see people objectively too.
This can help you decide what you will or won’t do, based on the character of the person/people.
The highest highs and the lowest lows usually come from…
Love. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #253 of the ACE Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Win”.
In short, do “What Is Necessary” whether you feel like it or not.
One of the most freeing days you can have is the day you realize you can do what you have to do…
Even if you don’t feel like it.
See, before then, you’re at the mercy of your emotions.
We all know that emotions ebb and flow like the tide.
Our ability to do “What Is Necessary” helps us get the results we need.
So, even if our mood is low, doing what is necessary sees that the job gets done.
By the time, how we feel has changed, the results are in.
Moving beyond having to feel like it and just doing “What Is Necessary” gets us the…
Win. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #252 of the ACE Podcast.
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Critics”.
In short, when they’re right about your wrongs, change.
You and I know there are things that have been said about us that are flat out lies.
At the same time…
Everything that’s said about us isn’t a lie.
We can hide because of the lies that are told.
We can be tempted to write everything off.
Don’t do it.
If there’s some BS you’re involved in…
If there’s some stupid stuff you’re doing…
Change.
Get clear about what you will change.
Then, do it.
One of the best feedback tools that you can use for correcting yourself is in fact your…
Critics. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #251of the ACE Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Judgment”.
In short, develop your ability to discern good from bad.
At most humans core is the desire to be accepted.
So, to be judged as undesirable or unacceptable often triggers something in our core.
Some get angry and react.
Others get depressed and withdraw.
A few are independent of the opinions of others.
Often, to avoid a negative response, a few refuse to judge others.
The reality is…
Our ability to judge others is a protective measure.
It can keep us from associating with people who mean us no good or might harm us.
You don’t have to voice every opinion you form, but you definitely need to judge.
Making good decisions that will advance your or those you love comes down to wisely applying…
Judgment. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #250 of the ACE Podcast.
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Small Beginnings”.
In short, all great things had small beginnings.
Forests come from seeds.
The seeds make trees.
The trees make more seeds.
Until one day…
Someone says, “This forest is amazing!”
First, you’ll be great within, though others see your small beginnings.
Second, you’ll act to produce based on what’s within you.
Third, others will see your results and call you great.
The process is the process.
So, don’t despise the days of…
Small Beginnings. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #249 of the ACE Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Time”.
In short, allow enough time to pass to evaluate results.
When you plant a seed in the soil, you can’t go back the next day and expect to find a mature plant.
You can’t even go back the next week and expect to find a mature plant.
You’ll have to expect measurable progress in reasonable time.
Too short, and you’re being unrealistic.
Too long, and you’re neglecting things.
To accurately assess the right time of evaluation, it’s helpful to speak with those who’ve done what you’re trying to do.
You’ll be able to rightly evaluate and make decisions, when you expect measurable progress in reasonable…
Time. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #248 of the ACE Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Value”.
In short, seek to give value wherever you are.
Our lives are governed by our philosophy… or the way we think about things.
Philosophy affects our attitude or how we feel about things.
Attitude affects the actions we take.
Actions affect the results we get.
Or, thinking affects our feelings which affects our actions which affects our results.
Since this message is about #BecomingOurBest, it’s important for us to have the philosophy that we add value wherever we are.
When you think of value, you’ll produce value, and the results will prove that you are a person of…
Value. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #247 of the ACE Podcast.
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Variety”.
In short, learn from different types of people.
For the purpose of this message, we’re going to consider four basic personalities.
Yes, people are complex.
Now, back to the four basic personalities.
This message is to simply encourage you to borrow from the strengths of those different from you.
Here’s the high-level summary:
Learn to compete and get things done from the Productive Personality.
Learn to compartmentalize and systematize from the Perfect Personality.
Learn to create and enjoy life from the Party Personality.
Learn to care and connect with others from the Peaceful Personality.
Adopting some of the strengths from all four can help us in the journey of #BecomingOurBest.
We’ll find that we can compete, compartmentalize, create, and care, when we embrace and activate…
Variety. 👊🏾
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Welcome to episode #246 of the ACE Podcast.
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As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about “Speed”.
In short, move fast to quickly get feedback for correction.
Part of the secret to moving with speed is benefitting from an evening ritual.
While many have heard about morning rituals, here’s the evening ritual that helps you speed up your success.
Write a “to-do” list at night before going to sleep.
That allows your mind to go to work on your list as you sleep.
Since your mind constantly collects information, answers will be given to you.
Quickly begin assessing and applying the insights that come to you.
The challenge is, you can only see so far.
Sometimes, what seems to be a failure is an intentional lesson that will be used at a later time.
Rapidly learning and applying what you learn gives your mind grist for the mill… something to work with.
The more you do, the more you’ll learn.
When these learnings from external and internal sources are rapidly applied, you’ll find yourself better prepared for opportunities to bring your vision to life.
Being a rapid action taker, proactive and reflective thinker prepares you to move with controlled…
Speed. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Feedback”.
In short, use results for encouragement or correction.
After you take action, you always get a result.
When most people are happy with the result, they’ll probably call it success.
When they’re unhappy with the result, they’ll probably call it failure.
This is to encourage you to see results as simply feedback.
When results say you took the right action, keep it up.
When results say you took the wrong action, change it up.
No need for high highs or low lows.
Either stay the course or adjust course.
You’ll know what to do when you pay attention to the…
Feedback. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Self”.
In short, take control of your life, working inside out.
People who want to mislead you will begin by telling you that your situation is not your fault and keep you focused on others.
It’s deceptive, because there are truly situations that are not your fault.
There are things other people do that impact you.
The next step is the difference maker.
Instead of focusing on what others need to change, you are empowered when you begin to search for what you can do.
Looking within, identifying limiting beliefs and unproductive behaviors you do…
That gives you a chance to address the one thing you can change.
Fact is, when you change, things usually change for you.
Be aware of what others are doing, but begin looking for change in your…
Self. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Become It”.
In short, be it long enough and the results come - become.
When the average person judges someone, the start with what someone has, look at what they do, and say that’s who they are (being).
Creators understand that the creation process works the opposite way.
First comes a way of being - in mind and identity… aka way you see yourself.
Second comes behaviors that are consistent with how a person sees themselves.
Third comes the results of behaviors the person took.
Creation is be, do, and then have.
Others judge have, do, and then say, “you must be…”.
Subject yourself to the creation process.
When you know what you want to have, find out what you need to do, and who you need to be.
Then…
Become It. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Pretend”.
In short, go from make believe to making what you believe.
First off, let me say this isn’t the same as fake it til you make it.
It is engaging your imagination to pretend you are what you want to be.
The secret of pretending is activated when you…
Actually do the activities required to succeed.
The idea of pretending is that it allows you to break away from your limited beliefs long enough to practice new behaviors.
So, after you find out who you want to be and how they act.
Now, you get to pretend you are that person and take the actions they’d take.
The beauty of it is that the results we experience in life are the outcome of actions we take.
Pretending allows you to take new actions as a new person and experience the results.
That allows you to be persuaded by new results and not just hope.
Done long enough, you become a new person, all because you were willing to…
Pretend. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Clearing”.
In short, fewer speed bumps makes travel faster.
In life, we have a lot of mental speed bumps.
Some of them are higher than others.
The really high ones act like a wall.
Some are high enough that, even though we can see over them, we have to take a long path around them.
Others are so high, we can’t see over them, and still have to take a long path around them.
A few are small enough that we only have to slow down a little bit to get over them.
Finally, there are some that are so small, we can speed over them, even though we’ll feel it a bit.
Best of all are the areas where travel is smooth and fast.
So, why all the talk about all of the types of speed bumps.
Well, it’s to encourage you to rapidly address areas from your past or limiting beliefs that slow your journey.
Deal with them, so you can speed toward your destiny.
The fastest path through any jungle is to go where there’s been a…
Clearing. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Correction”.
In short, adjust course rapidly to win.
Surely you know a person (or people) who refuse to admit they were wrong.
When it doesn’t matter or impact you, you can shake it off and walk away.
However…
There are times when someone is wrong and their refusal to change negatively impacts you.
Now, you may get frustrated with them, or even angry.
They’re preventing you from succeeding or getting the result you want.
Now that you know how that feels…
Don’t be that person.
Rapidly adjust course.
Not only will you get a better result faster, you will have a better name with others.
Instead of having to deal with a manager or an officer, we come out better when we use self …
Correction. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Competence”.
In short, doing beats knowing when it comes to results.
Ideas are great!
In fact, much of the inspiration we come across in life is someone sharing an idea with us.
It’s the doing of the idea that yields the greatest results.
Here’s a couple of ways to say it.
Results beats rhetoric.
Execution beats explanation.
Well done beats well said.
Completion beats contemplation.
The results that are honored start off as learned competence, but are manifest as applied competence.
Proven ideas beat pondered ideas.
When you want to transfer your dreams from your mind to your reality, apply…
Competence. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Attention”.
In short, you eventually go in the direction you’re looking.
Whether or not you’ve driven a high-performance car on a closed track, there’s something you can learn from the process.
In those situations…
Your vision should always be one step ahead of where your car is.
Likewise, in life…
Your vision should always be one step ahead of where your life is.
If you can anticipate upcoming obstacles, move accordingly.
Even if your path is temporarily obstacle free, you’ll still need to make adjustments based upon what’s coming.
When you want rapid improvement in your life, you’ll have to move beyond hope.
Your vision should always be one step ahead of where your life is, so you can position yourself properly.
Part of your speed of success comes from properly focusing your…
Attention. 👊🏾
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In short, sell what people want.
Did you know it’s possible to go broke trying to sell people what they need?
For the past two years, I’ve heard people say…
Inflation is coming.
Buy cash flowing assets.
Use debt to buy them.
You’ll pay off the debt with devalued dollars.
But, that’s not what people want.
So, many disregard the information and go back to entertainment.
Most of the media that’s produced is continually telling us to look here and look there.
All the while, valuable strategies and assets elude mass focus.
They deceive the masses through a simple…
Shell Game. 👊🏾
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In short, sell what people want.
Did you know it’s possible to go broke trying to sell people what they need?
For the past two years, I’ve heard people say…
Inflation is coming.
Buy cash flowing assets.
Use debt to buy them.
You’ll pay off the debt with devalued dollars.
But, that’s not what people want.
So, many disregard the information and go back to entertainment.
Most of the media that’s produced is continually telling us to look here and look there.
All the while, valuable strategies and assets elude mass focus.
They deceive the masses through a simple…
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In this episode, we’re talking about the “Unsaid”.
In short, listen to what’s said and notice gaps.
Listening is harder than most people acknowledge.
We all have a lot going on in our lives.
To slow down and pay attention to someone else and actually listen…
That’s an act of will.
Eye contact…
Listening to understand…
And noticing body language…
All can help you become a great listener.
It can help you notice what is not said.
Sometimes, it will cue you to the fact that someone is attempting to trick you.
Other times, it can let you know someone is not ok.
You have to listen intently to even get to that point.
To protect yourself and better connect with others, listen for what is…
Unsaid. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Forecasting”.
In short, make informed predictions.
There seems to be a dance between the seen and the unseen.
The facts that we gather can be analyzed, giving us a picture of what has been.
It often gives us a picture of what is coming next.
As we pay attention to people, we can see how they’re responding to the facts.
Those willing to anticipate what’s happening next can “skate to where the puck is going.
They can put themselves in a position to profit from or protect themselves from the coming changes.
If we’ll commit our thoughts and attention to what’s going on, we can benefit from…
Forecasting. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Focus”.
In short, long-term focus is actually continually refocusing until the job is done.
Life is full of distractions.
Our ability to lock in and produce the outcome we desire is often exciting.
Sometimes, we have a lot vying for our attention.
Our phones buzz.
We have hunger pangs.
The fire truck sirens during your zoom meeting.
For every distraction, you have a choice to make.
The true call is for you to refocus.
Then, refocus again.
Then, refocus again.
There will be prolonged periods of focus; most people call it being in the zone.
There are ways to structure your days and schedule to maximize focus.
Remember, no one holds focus for years and years, they must continually refocus back to their original…
Focus. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Autonomy”.
In short, self-discipline is freedom.
Most people don’t want someone else telling them what to do, but…
That’s the only way some people get things done.
It’s because they haven’t practiced leading or managing themselves.
See…
When they’re excited, they can do what they need to do.
However, if they’ll learn to tell themselves what to do and make themselves follow through…
They’ll get more freedom.
When you can make yourself do what you must when you must, it prepares you to transfer from employee to business owner… if you desire.
That’s the power of …
Autonomy. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Drive”.
In short, don’t stand still; move.
Most of us have something in us that urges us to move.
Whether it’s to write, paint, exercise, cook, sing, plan, or build…
There’s a call inside of each of us.
We must answer the call.
If we don’t, the voice gets quieter and we feel a bit empty.
We still know that we were put here for a reason, but we’ve begun to silence the voice.
As we listen and move, we’re given more ideas and instructions.
We find ourselves participating in creating this world.
We get a sense of fulfillment and contribution when we activate our…
Drive. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Hustle”.
In short, you’ve got to go all in to get it all out.
I once heard someone say, “Never leave the scene of a decision without taking action.”
Undoubtedly, you’ll find yourself in a position where you may not “feel” like taking action.
In those scenarios, you’ll have to force yourself to take action.
Professionals understand this.
Even if they love what they do, they have days they have to make themselves take action and do it fast.
If what you’re doing matters or you want to become a professional, you’ll have times you’ll be required to…
Hustle. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the “Weekly Review”.
In short, evaluate your progress and plan for more.
“The unexamined life is not worth living.”
Socrates is given credit for that statement.
When you’re reflecting on your life, you have to choose a reasonable amount of time.
Stephen Covey suggested that a day is too short of a period of time and a month or longer is too long, since you could end up far off track.
He recommends a weekly review.
It’s just enough time for you to address the key areas of life and see if you’re on schedule or off schedule.
Plan your work for the week.
Work your plan for the week.
You can get a sense of fulfillment and progress, when you reflect and make adjustments during your…
Weekly Review. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “The Ready”.
In short, only a few will answer the call.
The G.o.D.S. - The Guardians of Destiny and Success, Part 6.
After trekking back down Motherload Mountain, across the Desert of Lack, through the Forest of Despair and Depression, you finally arrive back in the Land of Ordinary.
Some people can’t believe the new person you’ve become, and they’re excited for you!
Others aren’t happy to see you.
They feel like you’ve come back to show off.
Still, you post to social media, sharing the messages you’ve learned.
When you talk to others, you encourage them to become the best version of themselves.
Some say they are happy with their lives.
Others say it’s too much work.
The more people you talk to the more it seems that people are interested in the idea of becoming their best, but they’re not committed to doing it.
Then, there’s the few.
They’re committed to go the distance, because they know you’ve done it.
You tell them the cost and a few bow out.
At the end, only 1% decide to do the work.
You realize that you have to run with the runners and let sleepers sleep.
With that, you begin the journey to change the lives of…
The Ready. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “The Return”.
In short, after you make it, reach back for someone else.
The G.o.D.S. - the Guardians of Destiny and Succe ss, Part 5.
Finally, you’ve made it!!!
You’re looking like the best version of yourself - strong accomplishments, athleticism, associations, and a great attitude.
You begin building your dream home at the top of Motherlode Mountain.
Associating with others who’ve become the best version of themselves is amazing!
You all know what it costs to reach that peak!
As you kick your feet up in your dream home, you see at a distance where you grew up - the Land of Ordinary.
You begin to reflect and start writing out all of the lessons you learned, creating a sort of blueprint that would help someone if they decided to make that same journey.
You put it aside, but it gnaws at you.
As you think about everyone you know in the Land of Ordinary, you realize what you have to do.
You pack up your supplies and your book of lessons to head home as the best version of yourself.
Even though you know what it’ll cost you to get there, you’re still committed to…
The Return. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “The Climb”.
In short, it’s not personal; it’s just life.
The G.o.D.S. - the Guardians of Destiny and Success, Part 4
After surviving the Desert of Lack, you’re closer to your goal than ever!
The goal of becoming the best version of yourself is at the top of Motherlode Mountain.
Now, you find yourself at the foot of the mountain.
Determined, and energized by everything you’ve overcome, you begin the climb.
It’s a steep climb that forces you to tap into something inside of you because of how challenging it is.
Then…
You find your path is blocked by a boulder!
It was already a hard climb!
Now, you have to find a path around the boulder, increasing the possibility that you’ll fall and fail to achieve your goal.
Still, you press on, slowly making your way up the mountain!
With the end in sight, you climb faster, only to find that there are a lot of loose rocks near the mountain top!
For every two steps forward, you slide back one.
Tired and discouraged, you still won’t quit.
You’re so close!
With sheer will power, you finish…
The Climb. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “The Desert”.
In short, there will be times when you can’t detect progress.
The G.o.D.S. - the Guardians of Destiny and Success, Part 3
After you come out of darkness, where despair and depression exist, you find yourself in a bright, open area where the wind flows freely.
You’re at the Desert of Lack.
Once again, the name can be intimidating, but you’ve made the commitment to become the best version of yourself…
Even if it means going through this desert.
This seems much better than the dark forest, because you can see clearer, you can easily see the best version of yourself at the mountaintop.
After a while, the heat starts to get to you and you get thirsty.
You prepared for the journey, so you begin to drink your water, rationing it to last across the desert.
But then…
Your water runs low, and you start to feel desperate!
You see a pool of water ahead, so you sprint to it!
As you get closer, your heart fills with gratitude, but…
It was a mirage!
Now, you’re panicking.
You’re closer to your goal and can see it.
Tired, you press on, dragging your feet, moving slower than before, under the relentless heat and beating of the sun.
Then, you find water!
There’s just enough to refresh you and give you reserves to make it across…
The Desert. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “The Darkness”.
In short, this too shall pass.
The G.o.D.S. - the Guardians of Destiny and Success, Part 2
At the top of the hill, you see the best version of yourself…
Far away.
To reach it, you begin to walk away from the old life you knew.
As you descend the hill, you find yourself at the entrance to the Forest of Despair and Depression.
Not an inviting name…
As you enter the forest, the tree canopy begins to block out the sunlight.
You’re moving through darkness and begin to hear sounds.
You find yourself a little jumpy and the vision you could see clearly becomes a memory.
Here, you have to navigate your way with limited light and pits of quicksand along the way.
Occasionally, you step in quicksand and have to pull yourself out.
Since you’re committed to the journey of becoming your best, you just keep walking…
Until you see a light that lets you know you’re coming out of…
The Darkness. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “The Hill”.
In short, the pull of the vision must be greater than those pushing against it.
The journey to become the best version of yourself begins on a hilltop.
Surrounded by family and friends, you’re going about your day to day tasks.
Then…
Someone comes along and encourages you to activate your imagination…
To imagine your best life - your best accomplishments, athleticism, association, and attitude.
You see it… far off in the distance.
It’s so real to you, you can feel it now.
Unbeknownst to you, you must make it past the G.o.D.S. - the Guardians of Destiny and Success.
Their responsibility is to make sure only those willing to “Do the Work” make it.
They first show up as your family and friends, who remind you of where you are and what your present looks like.
Still, the vision calls you to act.
So, despite your current reality, the pursuit of your best self calls you to begin your journey off…
The Hill. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “The Guardians”.
In short, there’s development before domination.
Between you and your dreams, there’s the G.o.D.S. - the Guardians of Destiny and Success.
They are the gatekeepers of greatness who exist to make sure that only qualified people achieve success.
Once you decide to go for YOUR goals, their first action is to get your friends and family to discourage you.
If that doesn’t work, their second move is to work on your emotions, trying to get you into a state of despair or depression.
If you come out of that, they work to delay your results and get you pursuing things that look like opportunity but aren’t.
At that stage, they’re looking to have you give up.
If you make it past that, you have the final test.
At this stage, they make random problems happen… several electronics go out - computers, phones, tools, causing you to lose opportunities.
You are put through all of that so you’ll develop the mindset and skills needed to reach your destiny and success
While it seems they are against you, you’ve really got to be thankful for…
The Guardians. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “How You Start”.
In short, finish the day on paper before you start it.
When you finish the day on paper before you start it, you can move with clarity.
That clarity means speed.
When you move with clarity and speed, you can cover more ground…
Aka You can get more done!
Daily productivity leads to a productive week.
That can lead to a productive month, year, and ultimately a productive life.
Since you are the one that planned the day on paper, you have taken control of the direction of your life.
That’s empowering!
Finishing your day on paper first helps you move toward creating a life that fulfills you, proving it’s…
How You Start. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about your “Future Self”.
In short, a long-term purpose keeps us on track.
The clearer we can see our future self the more likely it is to happen.
We have to see it as though it is happening now.
This clear picture will help us move toward bringing that vision to reality.
It tells you how to walk, talk, and act.
It helps you know the disciplines you’ll have to have.
If you fully expect to change your present, begin by documenting your…
Future Self. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Daily Wins”.
In short, tracking wins builds faith.
Many people only celebrate major milestones.
While those milestones are to be commended, those people are robbing themselves.
What's the solution?
Record your daily wins.
In a week, that’s 21 wins.
In a month, that’s up to 93 wins!
In a year, that’s an amazing 1,095 - 1,098 wins!!!
All those wins build up confidence and faith for more wins.
It creates an internal environment where you begin to expect wins.
Expectations tend to influence reality.
If you want to live the life of a winner, begin by documenting your…
Daily Wins. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about being “Pressed”.
In short, greatness comes from transformation.
Many times, the greatness you desire to demonstrate is created by pressure.
Under pressure, you reveal what’s inside of you.
Like fruit put through a juicer, everything that comes out is not profitable.
The filter that catches the pulp allows the juice to pass through.
Pressure will cause things to come out of you that are not good for others.
You must have some level of filtering for your behavior and your speech.
This isn’t bowing to third-party media - FB, YT, etc.
It’s enough of a filter to allow the good to come through that gives life to those that consume it.
With a light filter in place, you’ll find that greatness will pour out of you when you are…
Pressed. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Force”.
In short, change moves from effort to ease.
When someone inspires you to do something new, that motivation is a motive to act.
Emotion is high at that point; it’s energy for motion.
The first motion you take will not be smooth.
You’ll be transforming your thinking and behavior, replacing the old with the new.
There comes a day when the excitement is not there, but the motivation still is.
That’s the day you’ll have to make yourself do what you know you need to do.
If you can operate out of habit, that’s great.
But, if you’re not there yet…
Make yourself do it anyway.
Every day won’t be like that, but you have to be able to move yourself by…
Force. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Control”.
In short, control yourself to increase your power.
When you control yourself, your power grows.
First, you set the vision for yourself.
Second, you manage your mind and behaviors to execute the vision.
From there, your self-control ripples out.
Your self-control influences how you interact with others.
The fact is…
Success at a higher level often requires you to avoid impulsive, reflexive behaviors.
You have to tap into your thinking brain and move accordingly.
While you can’t control others, your self-control helps you move in ways you can influence others.
Power up, not by trying to control others, but by operating with self…
Control. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about a “Window of Opportunity”.
In short, do it now.
When opportunity arises, act now!
Most people’s dreams are different from the life they’re living.
Life gives us opportunities to create the life of our dreams.
It often requires change.
We’ll likely be required to change how we think and behave.
We’ll also be required to change what we do or how we do things.
If you’re committed to experiencing the life you imagine, you need to act now.
There will be unique opportunities that arise.
They will be the fast track to bringing your dream into reality.
When the opportunity to seize them arises, act!
Say to yourself, “Do it now! Do it now! Do it now!”
To get the outcome you desire, you must act DURING the…
Window of Opportunity. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “The Path to Failure”.
In short, be real and authentic.
When you try to please everyone, you’re on the expressway to failure.
Experts with scientific data backing their opinions can’t agree.
Experts with decades of marketplace experience can’t agree.
If you try to please everyone, you’re simply inviting mistrust.
There’s no way that can lead to success.
Develop an informed opinion… one that you can act on.
If you’re willing to speak on it, do so.
Just speak what you live.
To bounce back and forth between what you truly believe/live and trying to cater to others is…
The Path to Failure. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “Execution Beats Explanation”.
In short, just do it.
Don’t talk about it.
Be about it.
Well done beats well said.
Don’t brag about tomorrow, since you don’t know what may happen between now and then.
Completion pays more than contemplation.
When others can verify what you’ve done, it’s easier for them to have faith in you.
That’s why…
Execution Beats Explanation. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Skill Up”
In short, prepare to succeed.
Life has seasons and cycles.
Prepare for the coming season… in advance.
Skill up to be still up.
Three areas to develop skills.
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Correcting errors of the past; this is for survival.
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Practicing high productivity skills in the present; this is for security.
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Preparing profitable skills for the future; this is for advancement.
This addresses the seasons and cycles.
It’s flat out preparation to win.
It just takes execution.
When things start to go down, if you want to be still up…
Skill Up. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Willpower”
In short, get going and keep going.
Will power gets a bad rap.
Many people focus on the fact that it is limited.
So, they disregard it.
They focus on habits of success.
Think of it this way.
A battery gets your car running, but the alternator keeps the battery charged so the car can keep running.
Will power gets you going and habits keep you going.
Remember…
You don’t have to be great to start, but you’ve got to start to be great and that requires…
Willpower. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Cycles.”
In short, the higher the highs the lower the lows.
For anyone considering entrepreneurship, this is something to consider.
As an employee, unless you get fired, your income is likely to be steady and stable.
As an entrepreneur, early on, your income is likely to be subject to massive swings.
During my traditional job times, the income was steady, bills were predictable, and I was comfortable.
Occasionally, I’d have entrepreneurial seizures, where I’d take a massive risk complete with wild swings in income.
I’ve been homeless, had three homes, and lived with my parents as an adult.
I’ve had $30k mos, followed by $0 mos, and even qualified for government assistance.
I’ve had friends earn $500k one month and three months later, the client that was responsible for 95% of their income… dismissed them.
If you choose entrepreneurship, prepare for dramatic swings.
Learn from the mistakes of others. (I’m others.)
Violate Parkinson’s Law, which states that expenditures rise to meet income.
Emotional resilience, financial management, and a bit of minimalism are only a few of the tools needed to prepare for entrepreneurship’s…
Cycles. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Live It.”
In short, aim to make your example and results persuasive.
“A man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still.”
I heard that over 20 years ago, when I thought people could be persuaded to change their mind by my sharp intellect.
LOL
I found I wasted time and energy, often walking away drained and angry that they “just didn’t get it”.
Now, I just want to produce results.
Not arguing…
This podcast is my contribution for anyone willing to test the information I release.
Others can do it or not.
Just like my life is changed by what I believe and do…
Your life is changed by what you believe and do.
Let’s put our energies into proving our ideas by producing results in our own lives.
It’s ok to use words to persuade others.
Above all, let’s get clear on what WE believe and…
Live It. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Stop It.”
In short, even if you don’t know what to do, you probably know what to stop.
When you stop doing something, there is a void.
If you don’t know what to start doing, chances are…
You’ll be wasting time, doing nothing.
On the level of winning…
Doing nothing beats doing something that hurts you.
As you recognize how much time you’re wasting, you have the chance to shift.
You can shift your mind to imagine ways you could use that time productively.
Those productive actions bring you positive results.
Chances are, you know the results you want but don’t know what to do.
Even still, when it comes to the bad habits you need to get rid of…
Stop It.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Be the Prize”.
In short, becoming the best version of yourself makes you a gift to others.
These days, there are lots of influencers telling you that you are the prize.
The question is…
How valuable is the prize?
A lot of these same influencers give prizes away to get engagement.
In that example…
Are you a plastic decoder ring?
Or are you an iPhone 14?
Both are prizes.
I’m encouraging you to become the best version of yourself.
That way, you’ll be a prize that is valuable and desirable…
Not a throw away prize.
Understand life and act accordingly.
When you continually move toward becoming the best version of yourself, you’ll truly…
Be the Prize👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Why Not?”.
In short, acting on ideas that come to you can make things better.
Every now and then, you have ideas come to you.
Sometimes, you act on them.
Sometimes, you don’t.
However, when you act on them there’s often a lot going on in the background.
Either you’re learning something you’ll be able to use in the future.
Or…
You have a great experience!
Imagine planning to make smores over the weekend, but not getting to do it.
Then, on a random Wednesday, you get the idea to go ahead and make them.
Boom!
They’re a hit, and you’ve just made everyone happy!
Since these happy moments just happen, when ideas come to you, you might find yourself saying…
Why Not?👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Dying to Live”.
In short, you must die to the old in order to live as the new.
When you lose a friend, loved one, or pet you loved, there’s a sadness you experience.
For some, that’s the feeling of loss we have when we’re leaving behind our old selves.
To become the better, newer version of ourselves, we have to die to the old ways.
Those old ways had comfort, friendships, and predictability.
The new, “better” version of ourselves has promises but no production… at the outset.
However, to live a new lifestyle, we must be willing to let the old version of ourselves die… even if we have to mourn the loss.
Chances are, the pain caused by how you used to be was enough to push you to the point you were…
Dying to Live.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Types”.
In short, pay attention to people patterns; they’re often a group of habits you can predict.
They can be used for protection, partnering, and performing.
They help with protection, showing you red flags that a person’s patterns may negatively impact you.
They help with partnering, showing you positive signs that a person’s patterns make them trustworthy and dependable.
They help with performing, giving you the edge you need to change your life.
This is a secret you MUST tap into.
When you know the patterns of caring, fun, analytical, and productive people, you can borrow practices that will help you grow in that specific area.
So, be sure to protect yourself, partner, and perform according to people patterns and…
Types.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Keys”.
In short, different keys open different doors, and there’s a price to pay for each key.
Just thinking about “Grade A Living”, you know that there are four doors:
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Accomplishments (Your Work)
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Attitude (Gratitude)
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Association (Positive, Contribution-Oriented People)
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Athleticism (Health to Act)
Each one requires a different key.
To rack up accomplishments, there are a number of keys you’ll need.
One major key to attitude is gratitude.
The key to association is connecting with a group of individuals who encourage and inspire you to do well.
Athleticism has keys like diet, exercise, sleep, stretching, and more.
You can walk through doors that lead to the life of your dreams, if you have the right
Keys.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Wishes”.
In short, wishing means you don’t expect to play a part in making “it” happen.
When you make a wish, you’re hoping someone or something magically grants you what you want.
Maybe you wish someone else would put forth the effort to make your dream become a reality.
Maybe you wish it wasn’t as hard as it has been.
Maybe you wish someone else would pay the price.
Your willingness and ability to wish robs you of your willingness and ability to work.
Working will usually deliver more and better results than…
Wishes.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Easy”.
In short, respect the process; it takes what it takes.
Wishing for easy just makes life harder.
Wishing for easy can drain a person each time they encounter something difficult.
The reality is…
“Being tough on yourself makes life easier on you.”
Shout out to Zig Ziglar for that gem.
He also said, “being easy on yourself makes life tougher on you.”
He was on to something.
Now, it doesn’t mean you have to be abusive toward yourself.
It means that you have to hold yourself to a performance standard.
It means that you have to expect yourself to manage your emotions well enough not to burn out or snap.
The best part is that the journey just has to be worth it; it doesn't have to be…
Easy.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Done”.
In short, done doesn’t require you to talk about how hard the process was; it celebrates completion.
In reality, your rewards come from completion.
Completion doesn’t ask how did you feel getting the work done.
Completion doesn’t ask was it easy.
Completion just looks at the results and decides whether or not they are right.
Yes, some stretches of the journey will be hard.
Other stretches WILL be emotionally taxing.
Yes, it’s ok to approach it from a calculated approach, especially when your emotions threaten to sabotage you.
Through problems, challenges, and obstacles, emotional attacks, you can still get it all…
Done.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Results”.
In short, results come from your process.
Focus on the process and the results will take care of themselves.
Be sure to track the outcomes as they develop.
That’s the feedback you need to know if you’re on track to getting the result you want.
Choosing results is like choosing a destination.
Paying attention to the process is like following a GPS map.
You want to make sure that it is taking you to the destination you desire.
Account for delays and detours..
Return your focus back to producing specific, desired results.
Constantly check that you’re performing with excellence in your process and your…
Results.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Conditioning”.
In short, your world around you will eventually reflect what your mind is conditioned for.
If you’ve ever straightened up your house…
If you’ve ever washed your car…
If you’ve ever ironed your clothes (or dropped them off at the cleaners)...
There is an image in your mind that you’ve locked in.
That image moves you to adjust the world around you…
Until it matches the image in your head.
So, the first place to create change is your mind.
You must condition yourself to expect and accept a new standard.
Hold on to it.
Eventually your outer world will reflect your inner world, and you can create a positive life through self…
Conditioning.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Deception”.
In short, the world will show you obstacles to your vision.
Holding the vision until you hold the vision takes understanding.
There will be times that it seems like your vision is coming to pass.
The right people “show up” out of nowhere…
The right process “shows up” out of nowhere…
The right products “show up” out of nowhere…
You’ll still have to take action, but things seem magical.
Until, they don’t.
Obstacles arise.
Delays arise.
Enemies arise.
For a period, it seems your vision is under attack.
Still…
You must persist.
Hold the vision.
Imagine having the vision come to pass.
Solutions and fixes will arrive just in time for you.
Maintain a mindset “as if” the vision is a done deal.
Obstacles, delays, and enemies can be overcome.
Stay focused and continue to move to the fulfillment of the vision, and understand that anything between you and the vision is a work of…
Deception.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Common Sense”.
In short, common sense is not common practice.
So, you could say execution is uncommon…
“That’s common sense!”
For years, I’ve heard that statement.
It usually came from folks whose performance was common (or subpar).
Uncommon execution of common sense is a great and sustainable differentiator.
Think putting best practices to work in the best manner… uncommon execution.
Fact is… common sense is not common.
People can more easily say what should be done than be one to execute what should be done.
The more exquisite (perfected) we become in action, the more exquisite our life becomes.
To have an uncommon life, we must have uncommon execution of…
Common Sense.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Finish It”.
In short, perfection follows fixing, and fixing requires finishing first.
The problem that a lot of people fall into is trying to fix before they finish.
They end up with half done projects:
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Half written books
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Half painted canvases
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Half completed compositions
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Half started businesses
If only they knew…
Finish it first.
Once the work is finished, it can be fixed and corrected.
Until it is perfected…
So, continue the pursuit of perfection.
Just remember…
Before you fix and correct it, you’ve got to…
Finish It.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Desires”.
In short, being honest about what you want helps you get it.
Wishes aren’t the same as desires.
Wishes are casual.
Desires create commitment.
Honest desires drive you to act.
That’s why people who are good at living their dreams keep giving the same advice.
The challenge is…
Too many people spend their time wishing and imagining things they think would be nice.
They’d be better served desiring and imagining things they expect to experience.
Tap into the power of expectation to experience your…
Desires.👊🏾
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In short, the truth will set you free… after it offends you.
LOL
Pursue the truth regardless.
Like setting a bone…
Sometimes, a bone must be completely broken so that it can be positioned to heal properly.
All pain is not bad.
We have to be mature enough to know the difference.
All pleasure is not good.
We have to be mature enough to know the difference.
An enemy will praise you when you are failing.
A friend will confront you and challenge you to step up.
The wounds of a friend are to be trusted over the praise of an enemy; so don’t get…
Offended.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Your Self”.
In short, see yourself through God’s POV.
This. Is. Powerful!
With the God POV, you can see what you want, others want, and witness how your actions affect them.
The God POV has you take them all into consideration at the same time… without judgment or criticism.
You get to face the truth of what you want, your self-defeating beliefs, and make adjustments to achieve your goals.
In summary…
Get clear on what you want and your behaviors.
Tune in to perceive what others want and their behaviors.
Be like a fly on the wall to see how you and others interact.
Then, tap into God POV to work it all together for the benefit of everyone.
All four points of view begin with honesty and your willingness to control…
Your Self.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “It Happens”.
In short, it’s not personal; it’s just life.
Most people want a life of ease.
No worries…
No struggle…
No challenges…
As if those things stop your dream from coming to pass… LOL
Those are often part of the developmental process of life.
So, submit to the process.
Roadblock come up?
Find a way around it, over it, under it, or through it.
Grow through what you go through.
Be grateful for the challenge that pushes you into growth mode.
When a challenge comes, just say…
It Happens.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Struggle”.
In short, struggle is part of growth.
The first thing a plant has to do is break out of its shell.
Then, it begins the process of struggling to expand against the soil.
Once it pushes through the soil, the plant continues to resist gravity and pushes upward.
Likewise, your growth will be a series of overcoming obstacles.
It’s not enough to struggle aimlessly, you must strategically choose struggles that develop you for your future.
Your growth will be impressive and fulfilling, when you overcome strategic…
Struggle.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Discover It”.
In short, you’ll find the answers you’re committed to find.
When you set out to achieve a goal, life conspires to help you.
To make sure that you appreciate the goal you achieve, it places obstacles in your way.
It asks questions of you that you don’t have answers to.
As a result,
You’re forced to work harder and longer, AND come up with solutions where previously you had none.
In a way…
You’re called to do great things.
Then, you’re put through a qualification process.
As you progress through the challenges, you develop capabilities that will serve you.
When you’re fulfilling your calling, some will be inspired and some will be intimidated.
Regardless of the obstacles, challenges, support, or hate you get, persist.
When challenges arise, you might not have the answer, but you can always…
Discover It.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Feelings”.
In short, your feelings are great cues, but terrible leaders.
I really believe our feelings are great cues.
They let us know how we’re thinking.
When we feel a negative emotion, we can examine our thinking.
Sometimes, our anger, depression, frustration, and other “negative” emotions may have been triggered by a misunderstanding.
I know I’m not the only person who was fired up about a situation… before I had all the details.
Then, when I got the “truth”, I calmed down fast and was glad I didn’t do anything stupid.
Matter of fact…
Many of the stupid decisions I made in my life were on the back of emotions.
I’m just saying…
Here’s the point.
Our feelings are great cues, but terrible leaders.
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Pay attention to them, but don’t be led by them.
Check the facts, knowing that your thinking triggers your…
Feelings.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Regret”.
In short, the present is where your power lies.
In the present, you make the best decision you can with the information at hand.
Some suggest that, as we age, we tend to regret the things we did not do, instead of the things we did.
The things we do give us a result.
That result becomes part of our education.
Sometimes, it is a reward.
Other times, it is a punishment.
That punishment still serves to guide us.
The problem…
It’s hard to learn from what you don’t do.
This isn’t to encourage you to destroy your life; it’s just to put in your mind that you can never go back in time to do what you wish you’d done.
If there’s something you believe you should do, but don’t do it, you just might be setting the stage for…
Regret.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Mindset”.
In short, the effort you give to life determines what life gives to you.
Do you have a stuck mindset or a soaring mindset?
Are you stuck in the mud or are you soaring upward like a rocketship?
If you’re tired of being stuck and want to soar…
Here are the transitions you’ll need to make.
Go…
From avoiding challenges to embracing challenges.,,
From ignoring criticism to learning from feedback and criticism…
From believing you’re either smart or not to believing you can learn whatever you must…
From being intimidated by others’ success to being inspired by others’ success…
From “I can’t do this” to “I’ll test another strategy”...
From only sticking to what you know to trying new things…
See…
Life is neither good nor bad; it just is.
However, your experience of life is often influenced by your…
Mindset.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Change”.
In short, hindsight is 20/20, but foresight is not.
Asking a successful person what made them successful is asking them to give you a simple explanation.
To keep it short, they have to give you a cheat code, but it’s going to leave out a lot of details.
This episode is going to capture my process, since there are many paths to take.
Personally, I suggest you flood your mind with materials related to where you want to go.
Audios, Videos, Books, Associations, Seminars, Workshops, etc.
Fill your mind, and you will be able to create a complete picture of what it will take.
The more you envision yourself living your dream, the more your emotions are activated.
The more your emotions are activated, the more you are driven to take action.
In this way, I’m recommending uncontrolled change, meaning change through application.
In full disclosure, application locks in what I see and hear.
Seeing, hearing, and doing helps you discover what works and locks it in.
This approach can help you achieve your goal, even if you’re not sure of every step you’ll have to take to…
Change.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Competing”.
In short, be in it to win it.
The productive personality is the one most likely to go ALL IN to get the win.
Where others are interested, the productive personality is committed.
The productive personality is the first to arrive at the office and usually the last to leave.
They’ll put in the hours, because they want to get to the top ASAP.
They want to make the most in the fastest time to have the best that life has to offer.
Sometimes, in their pursuit of the best, they create tense environments… as they tend to look down on those not working as hard as them.
The secret…
They’ll need to learn about and be willing to adjust to other personalities if they want to succeed at…
Competing.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Creating”.
In short, using imagination can be exciting, especially when making something out of nothing.
See, the party personality is the one that loves using their creativity.
When the other personalities are stuck following what’s always been done, the party personality is off daydreaming up a new way to do things.
Sometimes, the vision is based in reality.
Other times, it bends reality.
The bottom-line is they are very creative and least likely to color inside the lines.
They have an abundance of ideas, and sometimes, it can be like herding cats.
With their big personalities, they’re fun and love laughing.
While that’s contagious, the party personality is only one of the four personalities; so you can bet there’s probably going to be some conflict.
While the party personality wants to have a good time (and sometimes misses details), there are others who’re more task-oriented.
The secret…
They’ll need to learn about and be willing to adjust to other personalities if they want to succeed at…
Creating.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Collaborating”.
In short, teamwork makes the dream work.
Sometimes… LOL
See, the perfect personality is the personality that understands the value of everyone playing a role.
If everyone would prepare themselves and just do their job, things would probably turn out ok.
If everyone would show up when they’re supposed to…
If everyone would fill out the forms the way they’re supposed to…
Accounting, engineering, and coding all have specific protocols to follow and rules to adhere to.
The perfect personality thrives in such environments.
Unfortunately human beings… mainly the other three personalities… do not always do what they’re supposed to or behave like they should
That creates stress for the perfect personality and often affects their ability to effectively collaborate with others who are part of the company’s system.
The secret…
They’ll need to learn about and be willing to adjust to other personalities if they want to succeed at…
Collaborating.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Connecting”.
In short, caring drives the peaceful personality to connect.
Of the four basic personality, the peaceful personality is the one that just wants everyone to get along.
They dislike conflict.
They want harmony, peace, love, and lightness.
They want to walk in nature and embrace all that nature has in store for us.
The secret…
They’ll need to learn about and be willing to adjust to other personalities if they really care about…
Connecting.👊🏾
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In short, honor the individual for the win.
From a high level overview, people can be divided into four basic personalities.
Really, they’re grouping of preferences and likely behaviors.
Sure, we know that people are more complex that that.
However, the groupings are predictable enough that we can benefit from knowing the four personalities.
Peaceful people want to help save the animals, trees, planet, and other people.
Party people want to laugh and have a good time for as long as they are alive.
Perfect people want to be responsible and prepared for the predictable and probable.
Productive people want to be the best and look like it too.
Ideally, you’ll identify yourself first, uncovering your strengths and weaknesses.
Then, you be able to do the same for others.
You’ll be able to connect, create, collaborate, and compete when you understand…
The Golden Rule.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Athleticism”.
In short, your body is the vehicle that carries you through life.
It influences your thinking.
It influences your calmness.
It determines how well you manage stress.
Simplified… you’re encouraged to manage your diet and your doing.
Doing can consist of walking, running, resistance training, stretching, sleeping and more.
Diet can consist of foods that reduce inflammation, improve mental clarity, and help create clean energy when you need it.
Our body naturally declines over time, but we can hold the line when we focus on…
Athleticism.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Association”.
In short, who you’re around influences your future.
If someone gets in trouble, one of the first questions we can ask is, “Who do they hang out with?”
That will often lead us to say, “No wonder.”
If someone does well in life, I don’t hear people ask that question as much.
Most people seem to think that individual got lucky.
I’m willing to bet we could ask that same question - “Who do they hang out with?”
It’s likely going to be other people with a similar focus, also doing well.
Then, we could say, “No wonder.”
You’re constantly being nudged… off course or back on course.
The greatness or smallness of your future is often predictable by observing your…
Association.👊🏾
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In short, your attitude determines how high you rise.
Who do you want to give more to and do more for?
A grateful kid or an ungrateful one?
If you’re honest, you probably said a grateful one.
Life works the same way when you’re an adult.
The more grateful you are for what you already have, the more comes to you.
More friends, partnerships, collaboration, assistance, encouragement, resources and… yes, even money.
A can-do attitude…
A positive attitude…
It’s how you see life.
When life sees you, make sure it sees you with a gratitude…
Attitude.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Accomplishments”.
In short, become so good that they can’t ignore you; then charge what you’re worth.
When you’ve chosen a path to create income for yourself, make sure that path passes through mastery.
When you achieve mastery, the competitive field shrinks.
Plus, the collaborative field expands.
Why?
You’ve proven yourself.
Your company and team have proven themselves.
When you know and the marketplace knows your work to be quality, charge accordingly.
The money you charge keeps the business alive, allowing you to reinvest and improve.
The money you charge takes care of your family and your team’s family.
The money you charge establishes a precedence in the clients mind.
For the majority of us, converting our dreams to reality requires resources.
Resources are the result of…
Accomplishments.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Grade A Living”.
In short, take care of the basics and they’ll take care of you.
Grade A living is about living a high quality life.
It’s not about a perfect life.
It’s about living a high quality life.
There are four pillars to monitor, measure, and activate.
The first is accomplishments; this refers to your work, because it pays for your needs and wants.
The second is attitude, mainly gratitude; this refers to your feelings, because it impacts your experience of life.
The third is association; this refers to the people you spend time with, because they influence you.
The fourth is athletics; this refers to your body, because it influences your quality of life.
Accomplishments, attitude, association, and athletics are the basics of a high quality life.
Take care of them, and they will take care of you.
Now that you know about it, I’m encouraging you to commit to…
Grade A Living.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Flexibility”.
In short, know when to bend so you don’t break.
In areas that have hurricanes, trees that don’t bend end up breaking.
That means they don’t survive.
The trees that bend have the opportunity to survive… and grow.
Though they grow stronger, they are still flexible enough to survive what would otherwise be a crisis situation.
That’s true of us as well.
In the Amazon #1 Best Seller “#BecomingOurBest: Achieve Mental Health While Connecting, Collaborating, Creating, and Competing”... only part of the solution was addressed.
In reflection, I’d actually like to swap “Mental Health” for “Mental Strength”.
Oftentimes, people assume that someone reached a breaking point when talking about mental health.
On the other hand, mental strength often indicates that you were hit by hard times and survived.
In either case, I’m simply encouraging you to avoid breaking by developing your…
Flexibility.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Power”.
In short, the ability to act is underrated and underused.
In this podcast, I’m referring to power as “the ability to act”.
There is a certain level of capability you have.
You may be capable of seeing, touching, smelling, tasting, and hearing.
You may be capable of reasoning, planning, and persuading.
We all have different capabilities to act.
So, you could say we all have different levels of power.
In life, focusing on what others can do usually doesn’t benefit us.
Not only does it not change our situation, it can actually trigger frustration.
One of the first responses that helps you is to focus on what YOU are capable of.
That means…
Focus on what you can do.
Then, you do that.
In the process of taking action, you can enhance your capability and pick up new skills.
Use the power you have at hand, and you’ll likely find yourself increasing your…
Power.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Love”.
In short, caring carries power.
One of my mentors tried to help me understand the power of love.
He talked about what it does for your communication, decision making, and persuasiveness.
Here’s the analogy he gave me.
“Imagine that a sewing needle is being thrown at you.
“When it hits you, it’s going to bounce right off.
“Now, imagine that it’s been fused together with an 8 lb iron rod.
“When that’s thrown at you, it’s going to pierce your skin.”
(I thought… What kind of example is this?!!)
He said,
“The sewing needle represents logic.
“By itself, it has little impact.
“The 8 lb bar represents emotion.
“By itself, the bar has an impact but doesn’t break the barrier.
“Together, logic empowered with emotion becomes more impactful and creates breakthroughs.”
So, continue to make strategic decisions, based on data and insights.
Just don’t forget the power of emotions, most importantly…
Love.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Values”.
In short, get clear on what’s important to you and your organization.
Like magnets, values attract and repel… once they are made clear and adhered to.
Sure, it takes time to figure out what you value.
Why?
Because, we’re doing things that, if we thought about it, we’d stop.
We casually picked up habits that defeat us and keep us from our goals.
So, yes, you’ll have to do some reflection.
However…
When you get clarity, you’ll be able to make decisions faster and they’ll be in support of your vision.
You’ll know what to say “no” to.
You’ll be able to determine a strong “yes” faster too!
Warning!
People whose values don’t line up with your may criticize you and will be repelled by your values.
On the other hand, you’ll be extremely magnetic to people who believe like you and share your clearly lived and communicated…
Values.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Live”.
In short, you can’t choose how you’ll die, but you can choose how you’ll live.
Benjamin Franklin was quoted as saying,
“Many young men die at age 25, but are not buried until they’re 75.”
That’s sad, but true… for some.
Be different.
That’s what made YOLO so powerful.
It was honestly acknowledging that “you only live once”.
Some took it to mean do reckless, risky, stupid things.
That’s not for you.
Other’s took it to mean that you should make the most of this life.
Like, taking calculated risks and enjoying whatever level of wealth, health and mental soundness you have, while you have it.
Everybody dies, but you have to make a conscious choice to…
Live.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Planning”.
In short, thinking time is rewarded.
We don’t start out with all the answers.
It’s a process of discovery.
Fortunately, we can start with a list of questions.
As Rudyard Kipling said…
I KEEP six honest serving-men
(They taught me all I knew);
Their names are What and Why and When
And How and Where and Who.
These are your tools to craft questions that may be the difference between your success or failure.
The quality of your questions determines the quality of your answers.
Be sure to ask enough questions to prepare you for success.
That’s the benefit of…
Planning.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Work”.
In short, working hard AND working smart is an accelerator.
The odd thing about working hard is that there is an intelligence being developed outside of your awareness.
The odd thing about working smart is that many find it difficult to combine it with working hard.
Unfortunately, many frame it as an either/or choice.
That’s sure to underperform when compared to making it an AND choice.
If someone tries to get you to buy into working hard or working smart, they are trying to undermine you.
Get away from them.
If someone else tries to get you to buy into working hard and working smart, thank them.
It’s more challenging, because you have to identify when each one should kick in.
However, the rewards are greater than just choosing one.
Choose working hard and working smart.
For goodness sake, get to…
Work.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Uniqueness”.
In short, identify your advantage.
Your advantage is your security.
When forced to choose between two alternatives, you want to get the one that will help you most.
It doesn’t have to be the one with the most features, especially if you know you’ll never use the features.
Even if the one that’s the best fit costs more, you’re likely to choose it.
It’s hard to buy an inferior product that won’t meet your needs.
It almost feels like you’re wasting money.
You should state your case clearly, so the client can see if you’re the right fit for them.
That also helps you deliver a quality experience.
They should also feel a loss if you’ve been identified as the perfect choice but they choose to go a cheaper route.
You get to operate in your strength and charge better when you identify and promote your…
Uniqueness.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Questions”.
In short, the right questions get the right answers.
Be strategic with the questions you ask.
Better yet…
Craft your questions.
For example, let’s compare two questions.
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How can I get this done as fast as possible?
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How can I get this done with high quality as fast as possible?
They both focus on speed, but the second question demands quality as well.
The answer to both is likely to be different.
So, ask questions.
Then, refine them where needed.
The quality of the answers you get is directly related to the quality of the questions you ask yourself and others.
If you want to live the life you envisioned, you’ll get there by your…
Questions.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Serve”.
In short, reality requires you to serve before you deserve.
Service comes before reward.
Quality of service matters.
Quantity of service matters.
If you want to experience greatness, then you’ll be required to serve the masses.
Again…
Service to many precedes greatness.
That goes for great wealth, great friendship, great reputation, and a great life.
There’s more to the equation, but it begins and ends with service.
So, dream of the lifestyle you desire.
Then, wake up and go prove your value by how you…
Serve.👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Solve it!”.
In short, instead of bringing problems, bring solutions.
Everyday, there are people across the glob who bring their bosses or business partners a list of problems.
With an air of pride, they drop the list of problems on the table and say, “Look what I’ve found.”
When their boss or business partners say, “Ok. What solutions did you find for the problems?”
The problem-finder stares with a blank look that says, “I thought we’d come up with solutions together.”
On the other hand, there are a few individuals that bring that same list of problems…
And three possible solutions for each problem.
Who do you think is more welcome - the problem-stacker or the problem-solver? LOL
Problems WILL arise.
Just train your mind to look for solutions and…
Solve it! 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Anticipate”.
In short, predict and provide what’s needed.
Most people are reactive, while exceptional people are proactive.
Anyone can wait for things to happen and then try to respond.
It takes additional thought and effort to anticipate what’s likely going to happen and produce a solution for it.
Yet, it’s what exceptional people do time and again…
As a matter of habit.
If you, by chance, can see where a problem is likely to arise, that’s anticipation.
Why not go ahead and come up with a solution before it happens?
Fact is, the habit of anticipating and acting is rare.
It’s likely to give you security and a chance at promotion.
Business goes through cycles - ups and downs.
You position yourself to win in either case when you…
Anticipate. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Produce”.
In short, producing changes your situation or it changes you.
Aim it at change for the better.
The average person looks at producing a good or service only for the chance to profit financially.
Sometimes, the profit will be low or non-existent.
In situations where production doesn’t change things for you…
You can be sure that it’s changing you.
Here’s the great news!
When you change, things will change for you.
Persist, knowing your life will always change when you…
Produce. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Support”.
In short, not all help helps.
When someone is in a weakened state, they may be dependent.
Like someone walking on crutches…
The limits of what they can do themselves, pushes them to ask for help… often for survival.
Many independent people don’t want any help.
Like someone standing on their own two feet…
They don’t want anyone being able to say they needed them or take credit for the independent person’s success.
Someone who believes in interdependence often has a vision greater than what they can accomplish alone.
Like a group that has to get over a high wall…
In that case, they know they’re going to need help.
If they’re committed to achieving their goal, they’ll seek help.
The most important part of interdependence is that the person or group offering help must qualify to do so.
The support must fulfill its purpose or it’s not helping.
Evaluate where you are in life and qualify those offering you…
Support. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Approval”.
In short, approval can be good but not necessary.
For the sake of approval and acceptance, many have lost their way.
Some have even lost their lives.
Being kicked out of a group or tribe feels life threatening.
The reality is that being part of a group provides relationship, protection, encouragement, and support.
To lose that can be disheartening…
Here’s two quotes on approval that can help:
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“People who want the most approval get the least and people who need approval the least get the most.”
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“Needing approval is tantamount to saying, "Your view of me is more important than my own opinion of myself.”
Those quotes are from Wayne Dyer… in the 1970s.
In the age of social media and hyper-connectivity, they need to be shared now more than ever.
More times than not, others will follow your lead when you give yourself…
Approval. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Freedom”.
In short, having choice matters.
Oddly, freedom often requires structure and restraints.
Having the choice to do what you want is great.
Real life tells us that every decision doesn’t have the same outcome.
Some choices lead to loss, isolation, or even death.
Other choices lead to gain, connection, and a higher quality of life.
Freedom to choose…
We get the freedom to choose our actions, but…
We don’t get to choose the consequences of those choices.
The reality is freedom comes with responsibility.
It’s accepting responsibility for making the choice and the resulting consequence.
Now, others can choose to do harmful things to us, and we’re not responsible for their choices.
However…
We are responsible for what we choose to do after that.
Responsibility and choice are the gifts of…
Freedom. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Encouragement”.
In short, uplifting others uplifts you.
When the opportunity presents itself, give praise for specific actions or specific accomplishments.
In other words, be genuine.
To a degree, you become like the sunshine.
Others become like young sunflowers that turn toward the sun.
The reality is that genuine praise is rare.
Here’s three other experiences people usually have:
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Their actions or accomplishments are ignored.
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Someone puts them down, trying to make sure they stay humble.
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They get praise that’s equal to a parent saying good job without looking up to see what their kid is showing them… fake praise.
When you authentically look for reasons to share praise, you uplift others.
Oddly enough, you benefit too.
Genuine, authentic people make a difference when they give…
Encouragement. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Relationships”.
In short, who you know influences what you know.
Good friends and good books can help you change your mind for the better.
In a single moment, the right word(s) can…
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Lift you out of depression.
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Warm your heart.
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Keep you from doing something stupid.
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Re-energize you.
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Remind you of your why… the reason you do what you do.
You have to intentionally connect with them.
If you’re an introvert, maybe you should tap in via social media or text.
That way, you don’t feel pressured to respond immediately.
If you’re an extrovert…
Well, you know. LOL
Here’s some good news!
Your mental, physical, and emotional health can get better with the right…
Relationships. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Exposure”.
In short, the more you see the more you can be.
If you are open to the possibility that there is greater, you can find it.
It’s an intentional search.
At the same time, that mindset will put your subconscious on alert to notice the new.
Back to the search…
When you set an intention and begin looking to fulfill it, you’ll notice ways to make it happen.
This is your master key…
… to the inner health you want.
… to the mind you want.
… to the body you want.
… to the friendships you want.
… to the business you want.
… to the lifestyle you want.
A.S.K. for what you want.
A - Ask (Ask within and without.)
S - Seek (Look for it.)
K - Knock (Act on it.)
A.S.K. and you’ll receive.
Your life and lifestyle can expand when you actively pursue…
Exposure. 👊🏾
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In short, what you don’t do can help you.
Some teams win by not making unforced errors.
While a lot of focus can be put on what you should do to become your best, what you don’t do can also help you.
Imagine you’ve changed your life by changing your habits.
Many of the self-destructive habits you used to have, you got rid of them.
And then…
You’re tempted to do it… just one time.
The rationalizations come to you quick and heavy.
“It’s been a long time since I…”
“It’s not like I’m gonna start doing it every day.”
So on and so forth…
If we’re not careful, we end up introducing a negative habit.
If we’re not careful, a one time act can destroy a lot of hard work.
One drink…
Staying out late…
Another bowl of ice cream…
Meeting up with a friend you used to get in trouble with…
If you’ve struggled with alcoholism, party lifestyle, food addiction, or peer pressure…
What you don’t do can help you.
It can help you avoid craving something you used to do to excess.
Each of those might seem silly, unless you have an addictive personality and suffered by overindulging in those things in the past.
Why even test it?
Why put yourself in that position?
Again, what you don’t do can help you.
You can add up more W’s, when hurtful choices are removed through…
Subtraction. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Appreciation”.
In short, give genuine praise.
You attract what you appreciate.
You push away what you hate.
Since everything has flaws, there’s no need to focus on the flaws.
If the flaws are unacceptable to you, let it go… people or products.
When you appreciate a person, company, or product, feel free to let them know.
Whether or not you choose to make it public is up to you.
If a person, company, or product has made an impact on you, feel free to let them know.
That kind of feedback helps them stay on track.
Basic human nature lets us know…
We tend to repeat behaviors we’re rewarded for.
Your children, coworkers, bosses, employees, spouse, and friends bloom and grow with…
Appreciation. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Action-Orientation”.
In short, do it now.
Be a thinking doer or a doing thinker.
Either way, do both.
We’ve all seen the person who acts without thinking.
The punishment that lies in wait for them can make YOU shudder.
Lots of mistakes…
We’ve all heard from the person who thinks without acting.
They comment on everything, yet fail to produce much of anything too.
Unless they’re around academics or scholarly people, eventually they begin to sound like perpetual complainers.
Some of us have people in our lives who will deliver a hard truth to us.
To the unthinking doer, they’ll say…
Sometimes, you need to think about what’ll happen before you just jump out and do something.
To the non-acting thinker, they’ll say…
Do something about it or stop complaining.
There’s no perfect answer.
However, action-orientation gives us a chance to interact with the world and find out what WE are capable of.
It also gives us feedback, so we can adjust our assumptions accordingly.
You’ll create a greater impact on others and your environment by being productive.
Test the soundness of your thinking through…
Action-Orientation. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Mental Health”.
In short, change your mind.
Like happiness, mental health is a byproduct, not something you can pursue directly.
So, what are some things that contribute to mental health?
The Four Pillars of Grade A Living:
1) Attitude
2) Athleticism
3) Association
4) Accomplishments
Let's break them down with examples of each.
1) Attitude... how you feel is impacted by your thoughts
- Gratitude: every day, write out 5 things you're thankful for
- Positive Expectation: believing things can and will eventually turn out great
2) Athleticism
- Walking: weight-bearing Exercise that activates both sides of your brain
- Resistance Training: The temporary stress on our body helps us push out a level of aggression, anger, or frustration
3) Association
- Positive Association: Finding a group of positive-talking, action-taking people inspires you
- Having people you care about and can give to helps you feel like you matter
4) Accomplishments
- Having work you do well gives you a feeling of well-being (whether it's paid or volunteering)
- Your achievements are proof of your contributions to others
Also, add the following practices:
- Journaling: capture your thoughts on paper (as if you were talking to God or a therapist)
- Meditation (sit still and allow answers to come to you)
- Volunteering (Make someone else's life better)
Actively pursuing the right things attracts…
Mental Health. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Think”.
In short, sit still.
“Thinking is hard work. That may be the reason so few engage in it.” - Henry Ford
I’m encouraging you to think.
Relaxing your body helps relax your mind.
It’s part of the mind-body connection.
So…
Sit in a comfortable chair.
Here’s a relaxation secret - tension and releasing to relax.
Toes… tense and relax
Calves… tense and relax
Thighs… tense and relax
Abs… tense and relax
Hands… tense and relax
Forearms… tense and relax
Arms… tense and relax
Chin up… tense and relax
Chin down… tense and relax
Let your body fall limp.
Think about your most pressing issue, and ask for an answer.
Relax, and…
Allow answers to come to you.
Capture them… on paper, phone, or whatever.
Evaluate and implement.
Plus, sometimes that stillness works in other ways too.
Just like you can see your reflection in still water…
A still or calm mind allows you to see things more clearly too.
So, relax your body and mind.
Then…
Think. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Massive Action”.
In short, do more.
Victory will usually take more than you thought.
Up to this point, there are behaviors that you’ve repeated so much…
You’re on autopilot.
To change that long term, you’re going to have to take massive action.
In reality, this is why you shouldn’t try to change too many habits at one time.
One to three habit shifts at a time is challenging enough.
Massive action will come with a lot of chaos and discomfort.
So, make sure the area of change you’re making is worth it.
That’s what can help you persist through the pain.
There will be a period of transformation.
From idea or concept to action…
Like a baby watching adults walk…
Once the idea gets in their head, they start crawling, which is an important step to walking.
Then, they use tables, couches, or walkers to develop the strength to stand and move.
Then, there’s the two steps and fall.
Then, three, four, five steps and so on.
After walking, they learn to jog and then run.
By the time they’re competing nationally, a lot of work has been done.
All to master running… something a child can do.
The level of your vision will determine the effort you’ll have to invest.
In areas of importance, you can change through…
Massive Action. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “Time Moves”.
In short, work while you can.
The youth have energy and the old have wisdom.
In men, there is a time when testosterone declines.
In women, there is a time when their beauty changes.
Regardless of where we find ourselves in our journey, the future finds us in decline.
So, in the meantime…
Protect your energy through challenge and relaxation.
Challenge your body, and then rest it.
Challenge your mind, and then rest it.
Increase your wisdom.
Aggressively seek wisdom.
Then, apply that wisdom… while you have the energy.
The sands of the hour glass are falling.
Make the most of your energy.
Make the most of your wisdom.
Take action NOW.
You need to be moving, because…
Time Moves. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “YOUR Best”.
In short, do what YOU can do.
Doing 50 pushups nonstop started with groups of 5.
Then, 10, 13, 17, until you could do 50 without stopping.
Life moves in progression.
Most of us want to be “there” already.
Many accept that it comes in stages.
A few focus on being present during the journey.
Even fewer seek to maximize each stage of the journey.
Three secrets...
1) Focus - being present while doing the work.
2) Effort - Pushing the edge of capability while doing the work.
3) Rest - This is where the growth occurs… through reflection and rebuilding.
Reflection allows the mind to process everything learned.
Rebuilding allows the body to recover from the efforts of the day.
From stage to stage, YOUR best will change.
Your focus, effort, and rest are major influences on whether you’re getting better or not.
Age, environment, and other outside factors are real concerns.
However…
YOUR best comes from focusing on your areas of INFLUENCE, not areas of concern.
When you focus on your areas of influence, you grow stronger there.
You’ll find that you’re able to sleep better at night, when you do what you can do, which is…
YOUR Best. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Stop it!”
In short, change is worth the effort.
Changing direction requires energy, and that discourages many people.
If you’re in competition mode, you say, “Thank God!”
Then, you get busy making the effort to change.
If you’re in collaboration mode, you say, “Crap!”
Then, you learn when to leave people where they want to be.
If you’re in creation mode, you say, “Ok.”
Then, you shrug and continue to change.
In all cases, the bottom line is this…
- Stop going down the wrong road!
- Put in the required effort to live the life YOU desire!
When it comes to others joining you, remember this…
Some will.
Some won’t.
So, what…
Stop waiting.
The process of creating the life you desire CAN be joyous.
If something or someone is robbing you of your time, energy, attention, and money, you have to be the one to …
Stop It! 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Goal Getting”.
In short, behave yourself.
When you behave in alignment with your goals, and with the people already achieving your goals, you automatically get the goals.
It’s like Neo did in the Matrix.
First, you put the information in your mind.
You see the images and videos, so you know how the actions are supposed to be performed.
Then, you begin performing the actions.
Want to get a six pack?
Behave in alignment with your goals and with the people already achieving your goals.
Want to make six-figures?
Behave in alignment with your goals and with the people already achieving your goals.
Want to have your dream relationships?
Behave in alignment with your goals and with the people already achieving your goals.
Well, if it’s so easy, why don’t most people have what they want?
Fact is, you’re going to be bad before you’re good and good before you’re great.
Unfortunately, some people never progress beyond bad.
Why not?
Goal achievement is costly.
It costs you time, energy, effort, and money.
So, you have to ask if it’s worth it.
If the goal is worth it, pay the cost.
Behave in alignment with your goals and with the people already achieving your goals, so you can do some…
Goal Getting. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “Doers Dominate”.
In short, accomplishments win awards.
Well done beats well said.
Doing produces in the real world.
I have some real world knowledge for you.
Too many people want to move away from the act of doing and want to major in the world of being.
Being is foundational and it’s rooted in identity.
That’s only the beginning.
So, let’s talk about the transition.
Want peace?
Be a mediator who DOES meditation.
Want health and flexibility?
Be a yogi who DOES yoga.
Want strength?
Be an exerciser who DOES weight lifting.
Here’s the shortcut.
Relaxation… is an act of doing.
Building relationships… is an act of doing.
Building a business… is an act of doing.
Putting knowledge in your mind… is an act of doing.
Improving your leadership skills… is an act of doing.
Improving your financial management… is an act of doing.
Once your being and doing are right… having follows.
Again, having FOLLOWS.
Having is a natural byproduct.
Once you’re clear on what you want to have, BE the kind of person who DOES what it takes to HAVE what you desire.
Focus on improving your act of doing, because…
Doers Dominate. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Escape Velocity”.
In short, speed up to break free.
Immersion… surrounding yourself with pictures, videos, and things that represent the direction you want to go is a great motivating force!
That motivating force is enough to trigger you to get up and go!
You gotta fill your mind and heart with what you want to experience in your environment.
It goes from inside to outside.
See…
You already know this.
Sometimes, we just need a reminder.
Well, this is your reminder.
Move from a “someday” mentality to expecting it to become your “today”.
You have limited mental bandwidth.
Use it wisely.
Like fuel that propels a rocket, use that force in the direction you want to go.
Live the life you want.
Also, count the cost of your decisions up front.
Align your thoughts and efforts with the daily experiences you expect.
It’s just a matter of time.
At first, each change takes lots of effort and intensity.
So, make sure it’s worth it.
Free yourself from the old life and enter your new life by hitting…
Escape Velocity. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Relax Your Mind”.
In short, advance through awareness.
When it comes to making progress in the physical, you might P.U.S.H. yourself since force plays a role.
Want to get in better health?
Stretching, walking, jogging, running, and weight lifting all require a degree of force.
Want to increase your income?
Products will have to be made.
Marketing, selling, and delivering services will require a degree of action.
So, what’s the talk about relaxing?
It’s the secret to advancing on the mental and spiritual plane.
While changing the physical world requires force, changing the mental requires relaxation.
A mind under stress or duress, functions less effectively than if it were relaxed.
A relaxed mind can take in information more easily.
A relaxed mind can flow between contrarian ideas, noticing similarities and differences, enabling the thinker to talk to both sides more effectively.
A relaxed mind can activate visualization of the old, imagination of the new, and creative reorganization that combines the old and new.
A relaxed mind can absorb and assimilate information faster.
A relaxed mind is the advantage of the mentally sharp.
In the body, force creates change.
In the mind, relaxation enables change.
So, hit the gym and do the work that requires force.
When it comes time to think, absorb new ideas, and innovate…
Relax Your Mind. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “P.U.S.H.”.
In short, ask, perceive, go, and get.
Pray… ask for what you desire.
Perceive… look at the current environment and trending directions.
Pursue… take action; participate in creation.
Persist… continue to take action until you get what you prayed for.
Pray.
Perceive.
Pursue.
Persist.
Until something happens, we…
P.U.S.H.. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Views”.
In short, look where you’re going.
Obsession is the secret of great achievers.
Why?
It’s Newton’s first law of motion…
“An object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.”
Let’s break it down.
The best predictor of the future is one’s past behavior.
An object at rest stays at rest…
If you’re lazy, you’ll likely continue to be lazy.
So, refuse the pull to rest for too long.
An object in motion stays in motion…
If you’re hustling, rest only as much as is needed, and get going asap.
Maintain your momentum.
Obsession is that unbalanced force that will compel you to rise out of rest.
Obsession can also keep your going far, fast, and strong.
In due time, the vision in your mind can become your daily environment.
When you’re locked in on where you’re going and the things you look at pull you in that direction, your vision becomes your…
Views. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Discipline”.
In short, just do it.
Why?
Commitment.
What is commitment?
It’s doing the thing you said you’d do long after the mood you said it in has left.
The ability to discipline yourself to do what you must is critical.
Beyond what it does for others, the self-esteem it builds is powerful.
When you have a track record of doing what you said you’d do, it creates self-belief.
That self-belief radiates out and impacts others.
Your conviction can be strong enough to convince others.
The important part is to just do it.
Just do whatever you must.
There will be real roadblocks and delays that arise.
There may be mental and physical health struggles.
Address what must be addressed, so you can do what you said you’d do.
You won’t always “feel” like it.
Life teaches us that feelings move like waves.
You can often shift them by changing your perspective.
So…
Forget your feelings; face your facts - #FYF2.
If you have to, make fewer commitments.
When it’s time for action, whether you feel like it or not, tap into…
Discipline. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about going “Through the Pain”.
In short, do what you can.
Henry David Thoreau said…
“The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.”
That’s the first part, and most people have heard that.
However, Thoreau goes on to say,
“What is called resignation is confirmed desperation.”
Despair enters into everyone’s life at some point.
The challenge is to avoid resignation aka giving up.
When trouble arrives, you never know how long it’ll last.
It takes us back to the quote,
“Tough times don’t last but tough people do.”
So, despite the pain I’m in, I’m still doing what I can.”
Our bodies naturally break down over time.
What can we do?
Use the power of identity.
In our minds, we can say, “I am a tough person.”
And, we can believe…
Tough times don’t last, but tough people do.”
When the pains of life come, we must do what we can, where we are, with what we have to make it…
Through the Pain. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about tuning your “Power Off”.
In short, use it or lose it.
When you disconnect your Bluetooth headphones, eventually they’ll power off.
The same is true for gifts and talents you have.
If you have the ability to draw, but fail to do so over a long enough period of time, your fine motor skills aren’t the same.
Meaning, you don’t have the same hand control you’d have if you put in the work.
Think of your talent refinement as practice.
When you are using your talent for pay, think of it as the performance.
Your quality of practice influences your quality of performance.
You know…
If you disconnect your headphones, you have a problem.
When enough time passed, they would be turned off.
Now you have to wait for them to power up and connect to the device.
Back to your talents and gifts…
Why not keep them in use, so they’ll be ready when you need them.
Use your abilities or lose them.
The last thing you want is for your talent to…
Power Off. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Resisting Gravity”.
In short, life means fighting decline.
Some want advancement.
Some want their life to stay the same.
Some want to coast out.
Many make the decision based on the output required of them.
A few make the decision based on the outcome.
Those who desire a greater outcome will be required to produce greater output.
It costs them more.
In the middle, you have those who just want to maintain - aka stay the same.
Their output is constant, until it takes more effort to maintain the same level of living.
At that point, they can get discouraged.
That’s when a few begin to think, “If I have to put out more effort, I might as well go for a better outcome!”
Then you have those who don’t require a good outcome and don’t want to have a lot of output.
The problem is, you can only coast down hill.
What’s the point?
I just want to encourage you to consider output AND outcome.
Great output is challenging until it becomes a habit.
Great outcomes can be uncomfortable until they become a habit.
Going to the top is hard, until it becomes easy.
Staying the same is easy, but over time it becomes hard.
Coasting downward is easy, but quickly becomes hard and over time becomes harder.
#BecomingOurBest is about discovering what the top is for US as individuals.
Find out what YOU are capable of.
On the journey to #BecomingOurBest, we’ll find ourselves…
Resisting Gravity. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Be Willing to Earn It”.
In short, do the work.
Our visions are like magnets.
They have a pull on us.
Likewise, as we work harder and smarter to get close to our goals, something happens.
The attraction grows.
The closer we get to our goals, the faster they’re drawn to us.
People come into the picture to help us achieve our goals.
Like video games, tools show up that we can use to reach our goals.
It only helps when you are actively working to achieve your goals.
It follows the saying, “The harder I work, the luckier I get.”
Let’s say, you do the work, no help comes, and you achieve your goal.
Your satisfaction comes from your goal achievement and your growth.
The main point is to be willing to earn it… aka do the work.
If help comes, cool.
If lucky breaks occur, awesome.
If you want the goal…
Don’t wait for it.
Work for it.
For the sake of goal achievement, personal growth, and fulfillment…
Be Willing to Earn It. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Opposition is a Gift”.
In short, enemies require you to grow.
Without opposition, it’s easy to settle into comfort.
Just like lifting weights at a gym, opposition puts pressure on you.
That pressure requires you to respond.
Don’t let it crush you.
Let it spark you to push back and grow through your response to it.
At the least, call for help so that it doesn’t destroy you.
The longer you live… the more challenges you will have.
There are two responses that lead to your growth, and both require you to put in the effort to rise to the challenge.
In one situation, you push as hard as you can… but find that you need help.
As long as you’re putting your best into it, you’ll still grow… even with help.
In the other situation, you are able to handle the situation yourself - sometimes easy, sometimes hard.
Either way, you make sure the challenge gets overcome.
Without resistance training, we grow weaker.
Likewise, a life without challenge finds you weaker.
I want to encourage you to seek challenges for the sake of growth.
Address unexpected challenges as they come, doing what you can and asking for help when needed.
On the journey to us #BecomingOurBest, we have to remember…
Opposition is a Gift. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “Everyone Can’t Go”.
In short, we don’t all want the same thing.
Think about the last time you went to the airport.
Lots of people around…
In that group, there are some leaving, some arriving, and some waiting.
Let’s focus on those leaving.
From that airport, there are likely numerous destinations.
While you know where you’re going, you have a designated sitting area.
That’s where YOUR plane will go to pick you up.
While you can sit anywhere you want, when it’s time to go, you better be where you’re supposed to be.
Additionally, you have enough knowledge to know that everyone isn’t going to the same destination.
You might meet some cool people to talk to when you’re at the food court.
Still, you know that there’s a time you will have to leave them and go your way.
You know better than to ridicule them for going somewhere else.
Plus, you won’t care if they make a joke about you going somewhere they don’t want to go.
This is a microcosm of life.
Whether it’s on the job, at the supermarket, or at a sports arena, you’ll meet people who will eventually go about their way and their life.
Some will shop for cars, while others look for SUVs or minivans.
We all want what we want.
Have the strength of conviction to commit to and go after what YOU want.
Be it possessions, a person, or a place…
In the end, when you know where you want to go, you better be where YOU are supposed to be… prepared for the journey.
Find your traveling companions and link up with them.
There are billions of people on the earth, but only a few who will travel with you, because…
Everyone Can’t Go. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Let Go & Live”.
In short, constipation causes sickness.
As in the body, so is the mind.
There is a mind/body connection.
An emotionally constipated person is someone who is not processing or expressing their emotions.
Some people don’t want to feel their emotions and never wanted to deal with them.
Constantly ignoring our emotions can cause stress inside of us.
It can manifest through binge eating, emotional eating, and overeating.
Depression can set in.
One secret that many of us overlook is feeling our feelings and being honest about them.
We’re feeling what we’re thinking.
Understanding our feeling and decoding what’s behind it is easier when we express them.
Some people go to a therapist.
Some people talk to God out loud… and honestly.
Some people write in a journal.
Personally, my life was transformed by writing in a journal.
Journaling gives you an opportunity to express what you feel and why you think you feel it.
You can clearly see your beliefs.
After taking a step back and going back to look at what you wrote, you can evaluate your writing and learn from it.
Your emotions can be great cues, but terrible leaders.
Note what’s happening inside of you.
Correct any errors in thinking.
Make decisions that will produce long-term results you want, instead of being led by emotions.
You know emotions move like the ocean tide.
Let go of the emotions and make sound decisions.
In other words…
Forget your feelings; face your facts - #FYF2!
You’ll make better life decisions.
When you identify, express, and learn from your emotions, you’ll be able to…
Let Go & Live. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Reinvent Yourself Often”.
In short, change your mind to change your life.
To highlight the growth process, I want to talk about three animals and their growth process - sharks, crabs, and eagles.
Sharks come in all shapes and sizes, from a couple of inches long to 60 feet.
The same shark that will only grow to 8 inches in a fish tank can grow to 8 feet in the ocean.
The Principle: Your environment can limit or allow your growth.
Choose wisely.
Crabs come in different varieties, but we’re focusing on growth here.
When they get too big for their shell, they have to get rid of it.
Without their shell, they’re vulnerable.
So they bury themselves in the sand while their new shell grows and hardens.
They are also able to grow new legs or claws when they’re torn off.
The Principle: Growth is a vulnerable time.
Put protective measures in place to keep you alive as you grow.
Sometimes, you’ll lose things you thought you needed, only to find out the ability to recreate them comes from inside of you.
When it comes to eagles, their talons and beaks will be the point of our focus.
Eagles sharpen and cleanse their beaks by wiping them back and forth across rocks and tree limbs.
Likewise, their talons are kept manicured by grabbing onto rocks and tree limbs.
The Principle: The rough things you go through just might be what keeps you sharp and helps you develop the skills you need to survive.
Your growth will often require a new environment, a little bit of vulnerability, and rough spots to develop you.
Your desired future depends on you to submit to the process and…
Reinvent Yourself Often. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Dig Down to Build Up”.
In short, foundations determine height.
If a professional builder looks at the blueprints and specs for a building’s foundation, they can accurately guess what’s going to be built.
If they have had exposure to buildings - from shacks to skyscrapers - they understand the type of foundation needed to keep the building standing.
Amateurs pass by, make comments on how slow it’s going, and ask when they’ll finally be done.
Amateurs vs Professionals…
In life, there’s far more amateurs than professionals in anything!
Including the areas you’re looking for success…
In general, amateurs are more vocal than professionals.
They have nothing to lose if they’re wrong. 😄
Professionals have a reputation to protect and they charge for their specific knowledge.
So, they’ll make general statements, but that’s about it.
Anywho…
Back to you…
Who do you take advice from?
Amateurs? Or Professionals?
Life Hack: Pay professionals. 🤷🏾♂️
See pros and some amateurs can tell you what to do.
Pros have three deeper levels…
- How to…
- When to…
- Why to…
That’s what you’re paying for.
Pay a professional for their system - Save Yourself Some Time, Energy, and Money.
If you don’t, you’ll pay with your time, energy, and money. 🤦🏾♂️
Build your foundation right up front.
Find the level you can afford and start there…
From most expensive to least… one on one, group, courses, books, and then YouTube/podcasts.
The more expensive programs give a more specific direction.
The main point is…
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
Remember, to have a solid foundation for the success you desire, you must…
Dig Down to Build Up. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Move NOW”.
In short, maximize your time in your land of promise.
I remember the first time my family went to Disney World.
We knew that we wanted to maximize our time there…
Riding as many rides as possible…
Eating lots of good foods…
And, planning on getting the rest we needed…
So we could keep going.
With that in mind, we got up early and prepared everything.
We brought three strollers so the girls wouldn’t slow us down when they got tired. LOL
In the end, the day was a success!
We had lots of fun and were worn out!
So it is in life…
The earlier we prepare and get going, the more time we have to enjoy living the life we design.
Waiting limits the time you get to spend in the land of your dreams.
To spend as much time as possible living the life of your dreams, instead of waiting…
Move NOW! 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “The Law of Attention”.
In short, paying attention brings help.
In my book, #BecomingOurBest, I talk about a part of our brain that helps us achieve our goals.
It’s the reticular activating system.
I actually call it my executive assistant.
You ever notice how, after you start thinking about something you want, you all of a sudden see it everywhere.
Let’s say you decide to build a fire pit.
Now, all of a sudden you start looking for information on how to do it, and you find it.
YouTube, Facebook Friends, Step by Step Directions, and fire pit kits…
All things that have been present…
However, they don’t become visible to you until you set it as an intention.
Then, your executive assistant does a real-life Google search and brings all of the resources to your attention.
Now, you experience what many call the Law of Attraction.
Personally, I call it the Law of Attention.
So, pay attention to what you’re noticing.
Set clear intentions, and begin to actively look for ways to make them happen.
Everything you need already exists in some form.
Sometimes, there’ll be some assembly required.
The people, processes, and products you need will become available to you, when you activate…
The Law of Attention. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “Hindsight is 20/20”.
In short, you are not who you will be.
We are human beings in the process of becoming.
Here’s a story that reveals the secret to us #BecomingOurBest.
A traveler went on a business trip.
While in the jungle, he saw lots of beautiful multicolored talking parrots.
He decided to capture a talking parrot and take it back as his pet.
At home, he kept his parrot in a cage, feeding him wonderful seeds and playing soothing music for him.
When it was time to go on another business trip, the traveler asked if there was any message that he could deliver back to his friends in the jungle.
The parrot told his master to tell his friends he was very happy in his cage, he was enjoying each day, and loved them.
When the traveler delivered the message to the parrots…Just as he was finishing his message a parrot with tears welling up in his eyes fell over dead.
The man was alarmed and decided that the parrot must be very close to his pet back at home.
When the traveler returned home, he told his pet what had happened.
As he finished his story, his pet parrot’s eyes welled up with tears and he keeled over dead in his cage.
The man was shocked but figured his pet died from despair of hearing of the death of his close friend back in the jungle.
The trader opened the cage and tossed the bird outside on a wood stack. Immediately the pet bird flew up to a branch on the tree outside.
The traveler said, “Why would you do that? Why would you play dead? You tricked me.”
And the bird responded: “Because that bird back home sent me a very important message.”
“What was the message?”
“That if you want to escape from your cage, you must die while you are alive.”
Upfront, we only know what we have to change right now.
On our deathbed, we’ll know everything we had to change on the path to #BecomingOurBest.
Let’s do what we can, with what we have, where we are.
We won’t know how far we’ll go or all the changes we’ll make until death is staring us in the eye, because only…
Hindsight is 20/20. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “Expectations Matter”.
In short, expectations drive execution.
When you expect good to happen, you take action.
Expectations create emotion, and emotion is energy for motion.
The truth is you are driven by positive and negative expectations.
Sometimes, you know that not taking action will result in a negative situation.
That negative expectation drives you to take action for a better outcome.
Other times, a positive expectation drives you to take action.
Often, because you are dissatisfied with things as they are.
So, what am I saying…
Imagine the negative future you’ll have if you don’t take action; that will motivate you to do something now.
Imagine the positive future you’ll have if you do take action; avoiding future pain will motivate you to do something now.
The fact is, combining positive expectation to escape a negative situation is a stronger motivation than positivity alone.
Expect good when you take action.
Expect bad when you fail to take action.
Don’t just sit there and decline.
Expect to create the future you desire and avoid the pain you hate, because…
Expectations Matter. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about answering “Who are You?”.
In short, note what you do good and what you do bad.
Our strengths make us shine.
Our weaknesses make us wrecks.
Finding work that uses our strengths the majority of the time makes earning easy.
Be open to the idea that you can find work you enjoy that uses your strength(s), you’re good at, and pays well.
Here’s a secret:
Many people like what they do because they’re good at it.
It makes them feel good to do their work well.
The secret to finding this work begins with you getting to know yourself.
Your preference for work…
Indoors or outdoors?
Hands-on or mental/computer?
Alone or in a group?
Variety or routine?
Problem-solving or repetitive task execution?
Knowing yourself is critical to you finding fulfillment in your work.
Experiment with different types of jobs as early as possible.
If you choose the road to entrepreneurship, this will help you identify your role and begin hiring to fill the others ASAP.
Again…
Be open to the idea that you can find work you enjoy that uses your strength(s), you’re good at, and pays well.
Make sure you have a clear, confident answer when your mind asks…
Who are You? 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about why you’ll “Take Imperfect Action”.
In short, perfection comes from progress.
You don’t start at perfect.
You can pursue it.
Once you have that clear image of perfection, you can begin to take action to bring it into reality.
Whether your plan is to learn before you leap or leap and then learn, your action will be imperfect.
My personal preference and encouragement is to learn before you leap.
See…
In my mind, knowing what to do beats not knowing what to do.
In both cases, you’re going to have to refine your execution.
In other words, you will take imperfect action.
The difference is that, if you know what to do, you have an opportunity to make more rapid adjustments based on the wisdom of those before you.
You save yourself some time, energy, and money - S.Y.S.T.E.M.
Save
Yourself
Some
Time
Energy
Money
S.Y.S.T.E.M.
Copying best practices gives you the opportunity to ramp up quickly.
Once you have the foundation or basics in place, you can improve the process.
The bottom line is…
Perfection can be pursued, but probably not obtained.
So learn before you leap and make corrections as you…
Take Imperfect Action. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Freedom & #BecomingOurBest”.
In short, new ideas make new lives possible.
Today, I released my book #BecomingOurBest!
I wrote it because of the impact of the lessons in it.
Not only have they led to me living a blessed life, they also benefit others I shared them with.
Here’s a secret:
The ideas in it work whether you have a $30k year or $30k month.
I’ve done both.
I was using the same principles in both scenarios.
The difference was the environment.
Anyway…
The point is…
Though it’s not an in-depth book, exposure to the concepts can be life changing.
It has…
Reading paths - things you can read and walk away with something
1st Path - You can read the subheadings and walk away with a complete lesson.
2nd Path - Bold words and passages deliver principles that support the subheadings.
3rd Path - Every single word… This includes the whole story, giving context to how the lessons and principles were put into use.
It also includes…
Quotes that inspire,
Questions that guide,
And recommended resources to empower you.
Like my one of my mentors taught me,
You gotta go beyond the fruit and get to the root.
Buy the book and read it.
Look up the resources I referenced and dive deeper into each topic.
There are two things that we have to fight for…
Freedom & #BecomingOurBest. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how to “Raise The Average”.
In short, measure, track, and improve.
A lot of the anxiety people face is due to uncertainty.
Uncertainty comes from unfamiliarity.
Unfamiliarity comes from not doing something enough times to feel comfortable with it.
To get past that, you have to take action enough times to develop a rhythm.
Do it enough times, and you activate the law of large numbers.
Now, you can predict what the outcome is probably going to be.
There’s two paths though…
Here’s the normal path will usually have you producing normal results.
The exceptional path will have you outperforming others.
The separation usually occurs at the beginning.
Once you get enough reps under your belt, you’ve likely developed habits.
I’m encouraging you to choose the exceptional path, where you learn from the best - how they think and what they do.
You put those kind of reps in.
Soon, you’ll be counted among the best.
When you choose to think and act like exceptional performers, you…
Raise The Average. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “You’re a Creator”.
In short, creation happens through you.
Sometimes, you’re lit up by inspiration.
You have an idea for a book, post, video, song, painting, or course to create.
Maybe you want to create an experience for your family, friends, or team…
In each of those cases, you have something that is a gift for others.
It came to you to come through you.
However…
If you don’t see yourself as part of creation, you might think it was random and let it fade.
However, when you understand that you are a vehicle for goodness to come through…
You create.
You create at your current level.
The more attempts you make to create, the better you get.
When you’re looking at your life’s purpose, choose the path of the professional, not the amateur.
The amateur likes to participate when they feel like it.
The profession has to produce even when they don’t feel like it.
The professional has more attempts, learnings, corrections, and discipline.
For everything else, it’s ok to have amateur results.
Create.
It makes you come alive and gives you a sense of control over your life.
You need both of those.
Bring those ideas from vision to reality.
After all,
You’re a Creator. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Why You’re Dissatisfied”.
In short, you believe you can do more.
Sometimes, you can do more.
Other times, you can’t.
The beauty of reflection is that you can do it in isolation.
You can be real and honest with yourself.
When you are, things change.
You can address your dissatisfaction.
Either you make a plan and work your plan,
Or you acknowledge the limits of what can be done in a day.
If your dissatisfaction comes from you performing below your capability, fix it.
Sure, it takes time for your results to come.
At the least, do what YOU can do.
Underperformance should never be the reason…
Why You’re Dissatisfied. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Write Your Obituary”.
In short, live how you want to be remembered.
Live until you die.
Mixing the dramatic with the daily can be challenging.
When it comes to writing your obituary, it’s possible to imagine a dramatic, exciting life.
Then, you put your pen down or close your laptop, and…
You’re left with reality.
Bringing the dramatic into the daily is challenging.
Becoming the version of us we write about in our obituary can be hellacious.
You’ll probably have to be super disciplined.
You’ll have to learn new things - diet, exercise, financial tools, business, relationships.
You’ll probably have to become a whole new person.
You can do it.
Just expect it to be uncomfortable at first.
Leaving the old to embrace the new leaves you uncertain and exposed.
You will fail… aka learn from doing.
Then, you’ll have to improve your ability to execute.
Then, you’ll have to incorporate new habits.
Somewhere along the way…
Most people lose their vision and then their drive.
See, a vision is motivation… aka motive for action.
No motive… no action.
Write the vision and make it plain; so you can run according to it.
To have a vision you can look at and live according to…
Write Your Obituary. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Lead Your Fan Club”.
In short, you teach others how to treat you by how you treat yourself.
If you go into a neighborhood and there’s no trash on the ground, they’ve shown you what they expect.
If you go into another neighborhood and there’s trash blowing up and down the street, they’ve shown you what they expect.
It’s standards.
If you raise your standard for yourself…
If you speak to yourself in an encouraging tone…
If you hold yourself accountable to produce results…
If you reward yourself, after you’ve earned it…
If you expect discipline and execution from yourself…
It will show.
You’ll also be training others to know how to treat you and what they can expect from you.
Maybe your performance isn’t up to the new standard you set, get it together.
Do it now.
Do you want others to treat you better?
Show them by how you treat yourself.
You know what that looks like.
Treat yourself how you want others to treat you.
It’s crazy to want other people to treat you better than you treat yourself.
Step up your self care, and don’t accept less from anybody else.
You go first.
To have others hold you in high esteem, hold yourself in high esteem as you…
Lead Your Fan Club. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Pursue Peace”.
In short, seek calm in the storm.
Ships don’t sink until they take on too much water.
You will have calm days, and you will have turbulent days.
Given enough time, the circumstances around you will change.
Your opportunity is to develop peace within.
To be like the eye of a hurricane…
In storms, ships will take on water.
If they are well designed, they have outlets to allow the water to drain from the deck.
Likewise, you must have outlets to release the stress and strains of the world outside.
Exercise, meditation, soothing tea, a massage…
Something…
You must have outlets so that the cares of the external world do not break your peace.
A calm mind and heart are tools that benefit you and your ability to respond to life’s happenings.
A tranquil mind is better able to come up with solutions to the turbulence around it.
It’s the calm in the storm.
For the sake of your physical health, mental health, and decision making…
Pursue Peace. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Choose Joy”.
In short, happiness is short-lived.
Happiness depends on external events or possessions.
It’s fleeting.
You get something; you feel happy.
You get to do something; you feel happy.
Then, as fast as it came, it leaves.
Joy, on the other hand, lasts; it abides.
Joy persists, regardless of your situation.
High highs… joy is present.
Low lows… joy is present.
See, joy acknowledges that life is transitional.
Life changes.
Ups…
Downs…
Joy persists.
Happiness comes and goes.
By the way, there’s nothing wrong with happiness.
Enjoy it as long as it lasts.
When happiness fades, embrace joy.
Pursue production (aka contribution).
If you want to chase something…
Choose Joy. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about the need to “Count the Cost”.
In short, what you don’t know can hurt you.
Some people say, “Ignorance is bliss.”
My mentor taught me that “Ignorance is not bliss.”
Not knowing means that your suffering just invisible to you.
Those that know better can see how you’re suffering.
They can see why you’re suffering.
And…
If you’re an adult, they won’t say anything to you.
That’s why I’m an aggressive seeker of wisdom.
Even with good information, it’s possible to make foolish decisions.
Sometimes, based on emotion…
Sometimes, based on stubbornness…
Sometimes, it’s just the refusal to admit you were wrong.
Either way, whether you don’t know better or don’t do better, the outcome is pain.
You can either submit yourself to the pain of learning and self-discipline.
Or, you can suffer the pain of regret.
And, regret doesn’t change anything.
As a friend, I encourage you to push through the pain of discipline.
One of my mentors said, “discipline weighs ounces, while regret weighs tons.”
It only makes sense to pursue the challenge of discipline, when you…
Count the Cost. 👊🏾
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As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about how you “Getting to Know You”.
In short, people patterns are predictable.
Peacemaker, Perfectionist, Party Animal, or Producer…
Which are you?
Peacemakers’ favorite word is help, and they love to support others.
Perfectionists’ favorite word is order, and they love for things to be where they’re supposed to be and for people to do what they’re supposed to do.
Party Animals favorite word is fun, and they love to laugh, be fashionable, connect with lots of people!
Producers favorite word in win, and they love to make money and look good while doing it.
Peacemakers and Perfectionists move at a slow pace and ask questions.
Party Animals and Producers move at a fast pace and make statements.
Each has strengths and each has weaknesses.
When you know yourself, you can position yourself.
Position yourself to maximize your strengths and minimize the impact of your weaknesses.
When you know others, you can effectively connect, communicate, and lead them effectively.
Master people skills and elevate your life.
Expand your influence, knowing that it all starts with…
Getting to Know You. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how you “Creators Embrace Uncertainty”.
In short, creation is a process before a product.
While being committed to an outcome, the reality is that the outcome can manifest in many forms.
Think back to a time you were involved in creating a business, a process, or an outcome.
Chances are, you had to pivot during the creation process.
What you thought would work didn’t always work.
When you hit roadblocks and became stuck, you probably took a break.
If you wanted to avoid burnout…
During that break, you allowed your subconscious mind to go to work on the problem while you distracted yourself with something else.
Then, BOOM!
Out of nowhere, the answer came to you!
You ran to your desk, grabbed your notebook, or grabbed your phone.
One way or another, you had to capture the idea and begin working on it immediately.
Live long enough and you’ll know this is part of the creative process.
You exhaust every idea or principle you know, and some part of the answer is going to come out of nowhere.
In that way, entrepreneurs are like artists.
They can use what they know and still accept that some ideas will come out of nowhere, because all…
Creators Embrace Uncertainty. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how you “See Beyond Storms”.
In short, tough people outlast tough times.
I remember my first time driving to Cheyenne, Wyoming.
It was winter time and I was going there to for a construction project in a refinery.
Right as I crossed the border, I saw a “winter storm warning” sign.
Then, I saw a “caution high winds” sign.
Less than 30 minutes from my destination, the winter weather and high winds hit me!
First, I noticed a 18 wheeler trailer start to rock, like it was going to turn over.
At the same time, I found myself turning my SUV into the wind to keep from getting blown off the roads!
Highway lights started flashing, and we were warned that they were going to shut down Interstate 25 and Interstate 80 for a while.
Now, I’d never been to the place I was staying.
Never been to the site where I was going to be working.
I was lost af… and flustered.
(Is that what AF stands for?)
Anywho, I kept going… afraid to pass the trailer and afraid I was going to be blown off the road.
It was so bad, the L on my steering wheel looked like a V for most of this leg of the journey.
Immediately, I calmed myself down, saying “ I can’t wait to drive this same road with sunny conditions and a gentle breeze.”
However, I had to focus on the current reality and began to analyze the situation, so I could move strategically.
I kept reminding myself it wouldn’t always be like this, as I safely navigated my way past people who pulled over and planned to wait out the wind and the the winter storm.
I kept going.
Three minutes away from my destination, I watched the police in my rear view shut down Interstate 80, forcing people back into town.
I checked in and began a four month stay that would change my life.
So, you may be experiencing turbulence on your road to greatness.
Assess and address your reality, all the while envisioning a better future to help you…
See Beyond Storms. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how you “Stumble Into Success”.
In short, failure is part of the process.
In reality, it’s not failure; it’s feedback.
It’s feedback that says that you didn’t get the outcome you desired.
This is why it’s best to daily take action toward your desired outcome.
See, taking action is like planting good seeds.
You never know which will be the most fruitful.
Even if you have a clearly defined goal, only feedback will tell you if your plans and actions were sound.
This is why being a fast action taker serves you.
You have no idea how long it will really take you to achieve the goal you’ve set for yourself.
You don’t see all of the obstacles.
You don’t know how long it will take you to perform the actions properly.
There are all kinds of delays.
To reach success, you will make all kinds of pivots along the way.
After you succeed, you’ll be asked how you did it.
To save time, you’ll likely share what worked, the major obstacles, and something about persistence.
After you arrive at success, you speak with a different level of certainty.
At different points of the journey, you weren’t sure how or when you’d make it.
However, your certainty you WOULD make it gave you the power to go on, knowing you’d…
Stumble into Success. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “Perfection is Procrastination”.
In short, quantity comes before quality.
Software companies made this easily visible for us.
Once they have a minimum viable product ready, they release it.
A minimum viable product (or MVP) is a product with just enough usable features that they can attract early adopters.
Those customers give feedback and the product is improved through adaptation.
This way, the software company avoids doing a lot of unnecessary work, producing things the customer doesn’t want.
Likewise, you have a lot of ideas about what you think your customer wants, but you have not let your ideas meet reality.
Get your first version ready.
Release it.
Get feedback.
Make adjustments.
Release it.
Get feedback.
Make adjustments.
Release it.
Get feedback.
Make adjustments.
Charge all along the way.
Get those beta versions out there.
You’ll find out whether or not you’re on the right track.
Other than that, it’s a mental exercise that produces nothing.
Get busy producing, because…
Perfection is Procrastination. 👊🏾
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As you know, all things on the ACE podcast are focused on helping us Be the Best Version of Ourselves Daily!
In this episode, we’re talking about how “It’s All Good”.
In short, change yourself to change your world.
I will make the best of everything that comes my way.
There’s a quote that says,
“The happiest of people don’t have the best of everything; they just make the best of what they have.”
Here’s a great saying, “It is what it is.”
Acceptance of “what is” happens to be a great first step to addressing it.
Sometimes, it’s best to sit there like a witness, and define exactly what’s going on.
Plus, the witness perspective can help reduce the emotion tied to the situation.
That could prevent an emotional response that could be destructive.
Hence, “forget your feelings; face your facts.” - #FYF2.
It’s not to say that your emotions don’t matter; they do.
When it comes to decision making, you’ll be better off making decisions that line up with your values, not a temporary emotion.
Once you see the situation for what it is, you can decide a course of action that lines up with your values.
In that way, regardless of the present, you can begin moving your reality to line up with your desires.
Regardless of your current reality, you are able to look for the good.
Beyond that, you can look for actions you can take to improve your situation.
The ability to manage your emotions, face your facts and take action can change your reality.
So, forget your feelings, face your facts, and take action because…
It’s All Good. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Habits of Failure”.
In short, use escape velocity to change.
The same habits that caused you to fail in the past are often living in the shadows.
You’re not aware of them, until they’re activated.
Something triggers a negative habit you had.
Maybe it’s avoiding short-term pain…
Maybe it’s seeking instant pleasure…
All can have you making short-term decisions that have long-term consequences.
You can lose hours, days, years…
You can lose decades.
Knowledge alone can’t change it.
It’s going to take action, likely massive action.
You’ll need to build up escape velocity to change your mind and behaviors.
Once you are changed, you have to stay on that same path to build a habit.
Immersion and quickly getting reps to ingrain the new behavior is a great way to destroy…
Habits of Failure. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “W.I.N.”.
In short, focus on the process to win.
Learning from losses leads to wins.
FYI, your best effort doesn’t always get you the win.
As a matter of fact…
Sometimes, you’ll feel like you should’ve won.
Well…
Forget your feelings; face your facts - #FYF2.
Do “What Is Necessary” to get the job done - #WIN.
So, develop the mindset and skills to win.
Then, aim to win consistently.
Document your wins.
In your low times, you’ll need to be able to look at them.
Celebrate your wins.
Honor your efforts.
Then, keep going.
Celebrate other’s wins.
This is a matter of honoring other’s efforts.
Plus, this reinforces an abundance mindset in you.
There will always be obstacles and opposition.
Regardless, do what is necessary and
W.I.N. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “The Power of Today”.
In short, WIN the day.
When it comes to giving up pleasure, it can be hard to imagine doing it for a long time.
Your cake, bread, ice cream, sex, shopping on Amazon, binging on Netflix daily…
Whatever you are drawn to…
Perhaps, you can give it up today.
Today.
We live today.
That’s the only time we live.
Anything beyond today is a mental exercise.
Today, we can redirect our focus.
Today, we can find productive activities to do.
Today, we can make healthy food choices.
Perhaps, I should’ve said… in this moment.
Trying to imagine being disciplined for weeks and months before conquering the day can be draining.
When we win the day, we believe we can do it again.
The reality is…
If we keep winning the day, it can become a week.
Then, it can become a month.
Then, it can become a year.
Repeated enough times, today becomes a decade.
Make choices that help you win the day.
Over time, your results will confirm the wisdom of your choices.
Or, it will condemn your choices.
While a lifetime is too great to manage, we can take advantage of…
The Power of Today. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Focus Mode”.
In short, we Focus Our Concentration Until Successful.
A major key to rapid progress is immersion.
For me, this is where you’re completely consumed.
Everything you watch leads to your success.
Everything you listen to leads to your success.
The people you surround yourself with talk about the area you want success.
Your environment is filled with symbols that remind you to focus on your desired outcome.
The actions you take are aligned to create the desired outcome you want.
If you get distracted, you force your attention back to concentrate on the desired outcome.
I can’t lie.
It’s intense.
It’s not for everyone.
But…
It will move you faster and further than occasional interest or focus.
Intense, consuming, concentration causes your knowledge to compound exponentially, giving you insights that others can’t see.
Learn.
Do.
Assess.
Repeat… we Focus Our Concentration Until Successful.
During times of economic upheaval and uncertainty, you need...
Focus Mode. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Honesty, Acceptance, Correction, Keep Going”.
Honesty, Acceptance, Correction, Keep Going
In short, humble yourself and improve.
This is a life H.A.C.K. going toward rapid life change… aka an accelerated change experience - #ACE!
Honesty forces you to see things as they are.
Acceptance is where you forget your feelings and face your facts - #FYF2.
Correction is where your do “Whatever Is Necessary” #WIN to put yourself on the track to your desired destination.
Keep going to the top… to becoming YOUR best - #BecomingOurBest.
On this journey to becoming your best, you’ll need wisdom.
This is where learning from others who are further along on the journey can help you.
There’s safety in the counsel of many who’ve made the journey; you can see similarities and notice the differences.
You’ll notice what are principles and what are preferences.
Ponder the principles and preferences, laying them out against the life you desire for yourself.
Then, you must decide YOUR course of action - #FreeThinker.
Tap into the life H.A.C.K. going for an Accelerated Change Experience - #ACE -
Honesty, Acceptance, Correction, Keep Going. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re suggesting “For Authenticity, Examine Yourself”.
For Authenticity, Examine Yourself
In short, authenticity makes you solid for YOU.
This will help you sift and sort through your BS.
Everything you want isn't always good for you.
Get to the motive behind what you want.
Go seven levels deep like I talked about in the last podcast.
Your “why” is the battery that powers every activity you need to take.
It moves you in the face of obstacles and opposition.
Once you have authenticity and clarity within, everything others say is just opinion.
As one of my high school coaches would say, "Opinions are like @-holes! Everyone has one and they all stink!"
Shout out to Coach Rambo! 🙏🏾 😂
People will comment on your life and not care what the outcome is.
The authenticity and clarity are for you!
So, your steps will be sure and directed.
The best way to do it?
For Authenticity, Examine Yourself. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Setbacks, Sit Backs, and Get Backs”.
* Setbacks, Sit Backs, and Get Backs
* In short, a setback is a set up for a comeback.
* So what does that mean for you?
* Since failure is an inevitable part of life, you might as well have a plan for when it happens.
* Wins lead to parties, but losses lead to pondering.
* So, after a set back, why don’t you sit back and think.
* Then, do a quick SWOT analysis (S-W-O-T).
* S if for strengths - list your advantages.
* W is for weaknesses - note your weaknesses that might’ve led to your failure.
* O if for opportunities - make note of areas for you to get a win.
* T is for threats - note what opposition and obstacles you still need to overcome.
* Remember, windows of opportunity depend on timing.
* After identifying what caused the failure and planning strategies for your next win, it’s time to get back up and get back into action.
* As Henry Ford said, “Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently.”
* You can start winning again, all because of…
* Setbacks, Sit Backs, and Get Backs*.* 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we’re talking about what to do “In the Face of Defeat”.
* In the Face of Defeat...
* In short… Pivot, but never give up.
* So what does that mean for you?
* One of the most life changing days is when you dig down to a rock, solid why.
* The exercise that can get you there… 7 Levels Deep.
* 1. What do you want to do?
* 2. Why is that important to you?
* 3. Why is that important to you?
* 4. Why is that important to you?
* 5. Why is that important to you?
* 6. Why is that important to you?
* 7. Why is that important to you?
* By this time, you ought to have a bedrock, solid purpose for what you do.
* This is why you persist and pivot, but never give up.
* You may feel you’re here to provide for your family, and there are an infinite ways to do it.
* This ought to help you understand, pivot (the path) but never give up (the purpose).
* This is where you tap into your driving force that makes you unstoppable.
* That’s when your goals become your reality,
* In the Face of Defeat*.* 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “Persistence Looks Like Self-Mastery”.
* Persistence Looks Like Self-Mastery
* Persistence is self-discipline in action.
* So what does that mean for you?
* First, let me emphasize that setbacks, delays, disappointments, and temporary defeats will come.
* Second, let me emphasize that they’re not personal.
* They are simply the gates you must pass through on your way to success.
* Each lock is different and will require a different strategy.
* The key… you will change in ways that allow you to overcome them.
* That’s where self-discipline and self-mastery come in.
* Can you make yourself learn what you must?
* Can you make yourself do what you must?
* Can you make yourself work with people you must work with?
* Can you improve the four pillars of “Grade-A Living” - Your Accomplishments, Associations, Athleticism, and Attitude?
* So when these random setbacks, delays, disappointments, and temporary defeats come, remember this.
* Before Persistence shows up as success,
* Persistence Looks Like Self-Mastery*.* 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we’re talking about how you “*You Persist Because You Believe”.
* You Persist Because You Believe
* Persisting through failures, setbacks, and disappointments comes before success.
* So what does that mean for you?
* Persistence is the quality that will separate you from those that don’t make it.
* If you persist, you will have the chance to make mistakes, learn, adapt, and advance.
* Success is on the other side of persistence.
* It’s easy to say you believe.
* The true test or proof of your belief is your persistence.
* Even in the dictionary, persistence comes before success.
* Success follows taking action, making mistakes, learning, and adapting.
* Success will come, when …
* You Persist Because You Believe*.* 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we’re talking about why you should “Question Your Assumptions”.
* Question Your Assumptions
* When it comes to your assumptions, reality matters.
* So what does that mean for you?
* Reality provides feedback, letting you know if your assumptions were right or wrong.
* Most of us have made incorrect assumptions that we never challenged.
* Those same assumptions led us to failure.
* That teaches us that we need to question our assumptions.
* If they’re wrong, what changes do you need to make?
* Always, always, always, aim to have your assumptions align with reality… how things really work.
* Question your assumptions.
* Test them against reality.
* Accept that you could be wrong.
* Adjust as necessary.
* The likelihood of your success increases and failure decreases when you…
* Question Your Assumptions*.* 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we’re talking about what to do “When a Crisis Occurs”.
* When a Crisis Occurs
* A crisis is life pressing for change.
* So what does that mean for you?
* When you experience a crisis, it’s time to step back and examine the situation.
* Ask yourself, “What change is being required of me?”
* “What is life trying to teach me?”
* A crisis is an indication that something is wrong and continuing down the current path will make things worse.
* Again, ask “What change is being required of me?”
* If you examine yourself and change, you can move to a higher level…
* When a Crisis Occurs*.* 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “Solid Options Give Freedom”.
* Having no options creates a feeling of being trapped.
* Having crappy options is as bad as having no options.
* So what does that mean for you?
* To grant yourself a sense of freedom, you must have well-developed options.
* As a matter of fact, your freedom and happiness are influenced by the number of well developed options you have in case your first choice doesn’t work.
* The better developed your options, the more freedom you have.
* Instead of a dream, they must be actionable… you can act on them.
* Rarely do first plans work out.
* Having well thought out options and alternative paths grants you more freedom.
* If one plan doesn’t work out, you’ll be able to switch courses.
* In fact, the process of thinking through alternatives helps you internalize and process information better, likely increasing your odds of success.
* More choices equals more flexibility.
* More flexibility equals more freedom.
* In the end, a collection of well-developed alternatives increases your odds of achieving your goal.
* After you commit to your goals and think through alternative plans, you’ll find that…
* Solid Options Give Freedom*.* 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we’re talking about “When Challenge Leads to Change”.
* When Challenge Leads to Change
* After you’ve set a goal, made a plan, and begun taking action, life gives you feedback.
* Sometimes, the feedback says that your plan was incomplete, the environment has changed, or the window is closing.
* So what does that mean for you?
* It means it’s time to stand back and reexamine your plan.
* First, check in to see that the goal hasn’t changed.
* If the goal is the same, it’s time for a strategy check.
* You might have the wrong strategy.
* You might have to change your approach.
* When plans meet reality, plans often change.
* Revise your plans as often as needed, until taking action on them moves your forward.
* Pay attention to the results you’re creating and adapt as needed.
* Winners are more committed to their outcome than the process they thought would take them there.
* Winners are open to the times…
* When Challenge Leads to Change*.* 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we’re talking about “The Storm That Clears Your Path”.
* The Storm That Clears Your Path**
* The quote that inspired this says, “Not all storms come to disrupt your life, some come to clear your path.”
* Mindstorming…
* It’s the process of creating ideas to address your problems, questions, and goals.
* It’s a secret many wealthy and successful people have used, because they do it intentionally and consistently.
* So what does that mean for you?
* Now that you know about it, you can intentionally and consistently put it to work.
* To mindstorm, write a goal or problem you have in the form of a question.
* Then, write twenty answers to the question.
* Put the answers in present tense, like you’re doing them now.
* Choose one answer, and do it immediately.
* Taking action convinces your brain that you’re serious and it’ll give you more and more ideas.
* As you know, quantity leads to quality.
* To discover your path to wealth and success, intentionally and consistently use mindstorming; it’s…
* The Storm that Clears Your Path*.* 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we’re talking about “The Power of Imagination”.
* The Power of Imagination**
* It’s more important than facts.
* Everything you can touch began in the imagination of a person.
* So what does that mean for you?
* You too can create.
* This is most needed and significant when you are faced with undesirable facts.
* Answers can come to your imagination at a critical time, completely changing your life.
* Major changes are the result of imagination that helps you see things differently. * That allows you to take an action that was previously unavailable to you.
* Imagination leads to ideas that lead to changes.
* Where you can imagine ideas and solve problems, you can achieve your goals.
*Where are the limits?
* Your imagination.
* It rules the world and is more important than facts; that’s
* The Power of Imagination*.* 👊🏾**
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Do you know the two steps before achievement?
* Napoleon Hill revealed them in the book “Think and Grow Rich”.
* The saying is “Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.”
* So what does that mean for you?
* It means… if you can imagine it and believe it will happen, you can make it happen.
* Why?
* Your ideas come with the ability to bring them to reality.
* Having an idea means there is the possibility to make it a reality.
* Some of the power comes from within you.
* Some of the power comes from around you - others.
* Some of the power comes from unseen forces working for you behind the scenes.
* The challenge… you don’t know how much it will take or how long it will take to achieve.
* That’s why so many abandon the process before achievement.
* But if you understand the two steps before achievement, you just might draw the power to make it happen.
* Now that you know the two steps before achievement - imagine and believe, the question is..
* Will you live the two steps before achievement?**👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how and why to “Lift Limits”.
* Lift Limits**
* Expand your potential.
* Ideas are like vehicles that take you where you want to go.
* So what does that mean for you?
* It’s time to create ideas… intentionally.
* Move past the daydreams that may or may not contain value.
* It’s time to create ideas… intentionally.
* In this case, quantity leads to quality.
* In the last podcast, I recommended you write 20 ideas (solutions) to major problems that cross your path.
* The process?
* Create ideas.
* Evaluate ideas.
* Act on the ideas.
* Again, quantity leads to quality.
* Through thought, concentration, and ideas, you leap over obstacles and move toward the life you desire.
* Obstacles act as limits on your life, but creating and acting on ideas helps you…
* Lift limits. 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we’re talking about how and why to “Implement Your Ideas”.
* Implement Your Ideas**
* Ideas advance life.
* Everyone has problems and obstacles that keep them from achieving their goals.
* So what does that mean for you?
* For your life to get better, you need solutions to the problems and obstacles you confront.
* Want to improve your life?
* Make a list of possible ideas to help you achieve your goals.
* Then, immediately begin implementing your ideas.
* Why?
* If you keep doing what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got.
* In other words… If you want a different outcome, you have to take a different action.
* The new action comes as an idea.
* When a major problem comes up, list 20 ideas to solve it.
* Then, begin acting upon the ideas.
* You’ll find your life changing and your confidence growing!
* When you’re ready to improve your life, remember to immediately…
* Implement Your Ideas. 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we’re talking about how to “Do it”.
* Do it!**
* Just do it!
* Everyone has heard it said in a Nike commercial.
* So what does that mean for you?
* Being an action taker separates you from most.
* Once you’ve made a decision… do it!
* You’ve set your goals.
* You’ve made your plans.
* You’ve prioritized your actions.
* You’ve visualized.
* Now, it’s time to just do it!
* You can correct the course as needed.
* Decide and do!
* Act boldly and unseen forces will come to your aid, when you just do it!
* Until it’s done, just…
* Do it*.* 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “It’s Impossible to Fail”.
* It’s Impossible to Fail**
* Act like it.
This is from Dorothea Brande’s book* Wake Up and Live**.
* She says, “Act as if it were impossible to fail, and it shall be.”
* So what does that mean for you?
* Imagine that your success is guaranteed if you will take action.
* Then, act accordingly.
* The people, processes, and products needed to guarantee your success will show up.
* When the people show up, continue taking action.
* When the processes are lined out, continue taking action.
* When the products you need are acquired, continue taking action.
* Push… until the vision becomes your reality.
* Your support and success are inevitable, when you act as though…
* It’s Impossible to Fail*.* 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we’re talking about how to “Act Boldly”.
* Act Boldly**
* Help will come.
* When you act with courage, it’s as though unseen forces begin working for you.
* So what does that mean for you?
* It means you must be willing to take action.
* If you are indecisive and delay, your help will be delayed.
* No one is coming through to make it happen for you, if you aren’t doing anything for yourself.
* Show your faith by your actions.
* Words are not enough.
* Now is the time.
* Be courageous.
* Take action today!
* Your unseen forces and rewards will come to you, when you…
* Act Boldly*.* 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we’re talking about how to “Get Serious”.
* Get Serious**
* Decide and act.
* The ability to decide, commit, and act is a habit of high achievers.
* So what does that mean for you?
* The key word that makes it work is habit.
* Being decisive and taking action will advance you.
* If you do it out of habit, you will constantly have a chance to advance.
* Even if the first decision is not the right decision, you can adjust and make the decision right.
* That requires accepting feedback and self-correcting… deciding and acting.
* Get more information and change as necessary… deciding and acting.
* Decide, act, and advance.
* You’ll find that to be a turning point in your life, just because you decided to finally…
* Get Serious*.* 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we’re talking about how to “Get Serious”.
* Get Serious**
* Decide and act.
* The ability to decide, commit, and act is a habit of high achievers.
* So what does that mean for you?
* The key word that makes it work is habit.
* Being decisive and taking action will advance you.
* If you do it out of habit, you will constantly have a chance to advance.
* Even if the first decision is not the right decision, you can adjust and make the decision right.
* That requires accepting feedback and self-correcting… deciding and acting.
* Get more information and change as necessary… deciding and acting.
* Decide, act, and advance.
* You’ll find that to be a turning point in your life, just because you decided to finally…
* Get Serious*.* 👊🏾**
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n this episode, the topic is “Don’t Waste Time”.
* Don’t Waste Time**
* Do High-Value Tasks First.
* FYI, distractions will come uninvited.
* So what does that mean for you?
* You must remember that you can only do one thing at a time.
* So, anything you do while your highest-value task remains undone is a waste of time.
* To get the clarity you need, stop and think before you begin.
* Be clear about your most valuable tasks for your business or employer.
* Do that first.
* The question to ask yourself is…
* What am I paid to do?
Identify the results you must create* at this moment**… and constantly focus on creating them.
* If you drift, immediately refocus your attention and actions.
* If you are committed to producing the highest results and getting the highest rewards…
* Don’t Waste Time*.* 👊🏾**
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I
n this episode, the topic is “Don’t Waste Time”.
* Don’t Waste Time**
* Do High-Value Tasks First.
* FYI, distractions will come uninvited.
* So what does that mean for you?
* You must remember that you can only do one thing at a time.
* So, anything you do while your highest-value task remains undone is a waste of time.
* To get the clarity you need, stop and think before you begin.
* Be clear about your most valuable tasks for your business or employer.
* Do that first.
* The question to ask yourself is…
* What am I paid to do?
Identify the results you must create* at this moment**… and constantly focus on creating them.
* If you drift, immediately refocus your attention and actions.
* If you are committed to producing the highest results and getting the highest rewards…
* Don’t Waste Time*.* 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Your Highest Potential”.
* Your Highest Potential**
* Using Your Time Accordingly
* You must focus your efforts on the most valuable use of your time.
* This is about being efficient and doing what’s effective.
* Effective, meaning to focus on what works… what’s productive.
* Efficient, meaning best use of time… no unnecessary steps or effort wasted.
* The question to ask yourself is…
What’s the most valuable use of my time* right now**?
* After answering that question, focus only on completing that task.
* If you get distracted, refocus your attention.
* Ask the question again.
What’s the most valuable use of my time* right now**?
* Tap into the most valuable use of your time, if you want to reach…
* Your Highest Potential*.* 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we’re talking about how to “Discover Your Capability”.
* Discover Your Capability**
* Push to your limits.
* No one likes failure, but trying to do more helps us find our potential.
* So what does that mean for you?
* You can only discover your potential by pushing to the edges.
* It’s been said you can only find out how far you can go by going too far.
* Along those same lines, we discover and expand our capacity by stretching ourselves.
* Our satisfaction also comes from discovering and operating at those edges.
* That gives us the chance to get into a flow state where our mind or body is stretched to its limits in an effort to accomplish something difficult and worthwhile.
* Some consider it the secret to happiness.
* If you want to experience the richness of life in a flow state, challenge yourself to…
* Discover Your Capability*.* 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we’re talking about being “Out of Time”.
* Out of Time**
* It only runs out.
* So what does that mean for you?
* There’s never enough time to do what you have to do.
* More success means more demands on your time.
* If you have plenty time to do your work, you’re probably underpaid, underemployed, or underachieving.
* All mean living under your privilege.
* You must be wise enough not to blame anyone for this state, but get busy fixing the situation.
* If you only complain without acting to change it, you doom yourself to underachievement and disappointment.
* On the other hand, taking action may lead to success.
* That success will lead to more to do… and not enough time to do it all.
* Acknowledge the time limits you face, and make the most of your life before you’re…
* Out of Time. 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Prioritize for Progress”.
* Prioritize for Progress**
* Do important tasks first.
* So what does that mean for you?
* Your time is limited.
* You can’t do everything.
* So, you have to prioritize.
* The more you have to do, the more you have to prioritize.
* Analyze and evaluate your tasks carefully.
* Your time is limited.
* Your mental energy is limited.
* Your physical energy is limited.
* Prioritize and spend your time and energy on the tasks most needed for your success.
* Acknowledge the time and energy limits you face, and…
* Prioritize for Progress*.* 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Accurate Thinking”.
- Accurate Thinking
* Combined with action, it wins.
* So what does that mean for you?
* Action without thinking will get you one result.
* Thinking without action will get you another result.
* Thinking before acting will get you yet another result.
* Action without thinking leads to many unnecessary failures.
* Thinking without action may help you form an opinion, but it doesn’t change your circumstances.
* Action with accurate thinking (used in planning) increases your odds of success.
* If you want to succeed more often, be sure to take action on plans formed by…
* Accurate Thinking*.* 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “Details Make the Difference”.
Details Make the Difference
* Your advantage is in the details.
* Remember, elephants don’t bite… but mosquitoes do.
* So what does that mean for you?
* It’s the little things that make the difference.
* Especially in the details done daily…
* Details are the small wheels that move the big wheels in a clock.
* They’re easy to overlook, but can stop progression if not tended to.
* On the positive side, the details are where you find your advantage.
* It’s sorting through the data to find meaningful information.
* That’s the information that can give you an outsized return on investment.
* That’s the information that can tell you what to stop doing to boost profitability.
* You must tend to the large and the small, the macro and the micro.
* When you tend to details that matter, you find what can make you different from your competitors.
* Again, the details are where you can find your advantage.
* In that way, details are the diamonds you must mine out of the mess.
* In many cases, you will be chosen because you’re different, not better.
* Differences can be sold as value, aka bronze, silver, gold, and platinum packages.
* If you want to get paid well, use details to find your advantage, because…
* Details Make the Difference*.* 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we’re talking about “Peak Performance Preparation”.
* Peak Performance Preparation**
* Succeed on purpose.
* You’ll never find someone at the top of a mountain who just decided to go on a walk.
* In other words, success is not an accident.
* So what does that mean for you?
* In your chosen profession, preparation will be required to beat average.
* People who aren’t professionals can wing it.
* Just getting by though winging it will never give security or confidence…
* By the way, everyone around knows who prepared and who didn’t.
* Lack of preparation is evident.
* Excellent preparation is evident too.
* Consider what Abraham Lincoln said, “I shall study and prepare myself and some day my chance will come.”
* In that way, preparation is an investment in your future.
* Preparation precedes peak performance.
* Peak performance precedes peak pay.
* If you want to get paid well, engage…
* Peak Performance Preparation*.* 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we’re talking about how to “Go The Extra Mile”.
* Go The Extra Mile**
* Greater rewards are there.
* By the way, there are no traffic jams along the extra mile.
* Plus, no one can stop you from going the extra mile.
* So what does that mean for you?
* You CAN go the extra mile.
* Matter of fact…
* You SHOULD go the extra mile.
* If you want to get paid more than you’re getting now, do more than you’re paid for.
* This applies to employees or business owners.
* Add more value to your work.
* Add more value to your network by achieving more and better results.
* The lessons acquired along the extra mile will separate you from those who only do what they must.
* Those same lessons will empower you to outperform those who don’t go the extra mile.
* Examples of going the extra mile…
* Develop new skills.
* Come in earlier.
* Stay a little later.
* Work all the time you work.
* Take on additional responsibilities.
* Take on tasks your supervisor doesn’t like and do them well.
* Most won’t agree with these.
* In fact, they will criticize this message.
* That’s to be expected.
* Even though most want more rewards, only a few will choose to…
* Go The Extra Mile*.* 👊🏾**
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* In this episode, we’re talking about how “Hard Work Unlocks Luck".**
* Hard Work Unlocks Luck**
* It attracts people and opportunities.
* Hard work is a capability that is developed into ability.
* So what does that mean for you?
* It’s developed by use.
The ability* to work hard increases by working hard.**
* It brings people, opportunities, and resources your way.
* Jack Zufelt, author of “The DNA of Success” says…
* “Incredible things happen independently of those you personally create.
* I call these serendipitous blessings.
* When you're pushing hard on door A, someone or something opens door B.
* Often, when you look through door B, what's behind it is much better than what you were going after in the first place.
* However, you wouldn't have seen door B open if you hadn't been in the hall pushing on door A.
* Get in the here and now and look for the other opened doors, or go open some doors on your own.”
* Others will say you got lucky.
* Luck can be activated purposely through hard work.
* Now is the perfect time to work hard, since…
* Hard Work Unlocks Luck.**👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how we “Effort Up”.
* Effort Up**
* Advance through working harder and longer.
* Advance your business.
* Advance your career.
* More effort and more hours…
* So what does that mean for you?
* The Secret: Learning occurs in the process.
* Working harder will drive you to find ways to be more effective.
* Working longer will give you more reps to develop your skill.
* That’s a major reason that people who put in more hard work and hours get ahead.
* People discount the learning, growth, and habits developed during that time.
* Rumor has it… every hour you put in over forty hours is an investment in yourself and your future.
* Want to know where you’re going to be in the next 3 - 5 years?
* Take a look at how many hours over forty hours you’re investing.
* When you want a greater future, you better…
* Effort Up.**👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how we “Sales is Service”.
* Sales is Service**
* When your product or service fulfills a need...
* To do well, serve others more effectively.
* To increase rewards, increase the quality and quantity of your service.
* Good news… you’ll be called lucky when you make it; so, get lucky.
* More good news!
* You get out what you put in, AND YOU’RE in control of what you put in.
* No one can stop you from putting in more EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.
* No one can stop you from going the extra mile, from always doing more than you’re paid to do.
* BONUS: The greater your service, the more meaning and purpose you create for yourself.
* Putting in more than you get out makes you feel good about yourself.
* By throwing yourself into the service of your clients and serving them better than anyone else, you take complete control of your future.
* When your product or service fulfills a need…**
* Sales is Service.**👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how we “Serve to Deserve”.
* Serve to Deserve**
* Your rewards equal the value of your service.
* Our earnings come from serving others.
* We all depend on others for our daily needs - food, shelter, connection, etc.
* So what does that mean for you?
* Your main job is to be of service.
* We all have an area of service.
* Some people want more from life than others.
* Those same people will need to serve up more value to deserve more rewards.
* The word deserve is made up of two parts.
* First, “de” means “from”.
* Second, “serve” means “service”.
* You don’t deserve anything until you come “from service”.
* Feel free to keep your aspirations high.
* Then, aim to deliver valuable service, so you deserve the rewards you desire.
* Your rewards will grow as your…
* Serve to Deserve.**👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “Life is a Garden”.
* Life is a Garden**
* You are the gardener.
* It can be chaotic or beautifully designed and sculpted.
* So what does that mean for you?
* You are the gardener.
* So, you have choices to make.
* Do you want a beautiful, planned and sculpted garden?
* Or, do you want a garden where the weeds overrun and kill the flowers?
* You have a choice to make.
* When it comes to your life, do you want to have positive emotions and experiences?
* Or, do you want to have negative thoughts and emotions?
* Since you’ll experience life regardless, I’d recommend having positive thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
* You’ll become more intentional about what you allow in your life when you know…
* Life is a Garden”.**👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “Input Determines Output”.
- Input Determines Output.
* Put more in to get more out.
* You can have what you want in life, after you’ve helped enough other people get what they want.
* So what does that mean for you?
* Whatever you are receiving today is the result of what you did in the past.
* To get more in the future, do more in the present.
* To get better in the future, do better in the present.
* To get different in the future, do different in the present.
* You don’t plant and harvest in the same season.
* The longer you invest without getting out, the greater your return will be when you do get a return.
* So, always look for ways to add more value, so you can serve your clients better than anyone else.
* Getting more out will cost you.
* Putting more in will cost you.
* Find out the new skills and qualities you’ll need.
* You’ll pay the price, in full and in advance, because you know…
* Input Determines Output. 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we’ll talk about “Goal Setting & Achievement”.
* Goal Setting & Achievement
* Surrender to the process.
* Goal setting and achievement can be reduced to a simple framework.
* It’s simple, but not everyone will execute it.
* So what does that mean for you?
* First, let me tell you it’s easy, according to my mentor Jim Rohn… America’s foremost business philosopher.
* (Side Note: I now call Dan Fleishman the business philosopher.)
* Jim’s definition of easy - “something you can do”.
* It’s easy to do and easier not to do.
* Without further ado, here are the steps:
* Step One: Decide exactly what you want. (Most never do this.)
* Step Two: Write it down in clear, specific, detailed language. (Make it real.)
* Step Three: Set a deadline (aka a best guess estimate). Set subdeadlines if necessary.
* Step Four: Make a list of everything you can think of doing to achieve your goal.
* Step Five: Organize your list into a plan based on priorities, based on what comes first and what must be done before something else can be done.
* Step Six: Take action on your plan IMMEDIATELY.
* Step Seven: Do something every day, no matter how small, that moves you to your goal.
* The details will differ between people, but the framework is solid.
* Your rewards in life and your contribution to others will come through…
* Goal Setting & Achievement. 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we’ll talk about “Your Major Definite Purpose”
* Your Major Definite Purpose
* The goal that leads to other goals.
* If you look at your dream list of goals, there’s probably one that, if it’s achieved, will help you achieve your other goals.
* That’s the one we’re calling your major definite purpose.
* So what does that mean for you?
* The first thing is to use the three P’s:
* Present-Tense: I am, I do, or I have…
* Positive: Mention what you desire, since we get what we focus on.
* Personal: Make sure that it is a personal goal, something that lights you on fire with excitement.
* Make sure you clearly write out what that looks like, so even a kid could read it and know whether or not you’ve hit your goal.
* Also, the way that life works, you’ll have to prioritize your time.
* You might be able to have it all, usually not at the same time.
* Above all, make sure your major definite purpose is in harmony with your core values.
* Your rewards in life and your contribution to others will come through…
* Your Major Definite Purpose 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we’ll talk about “Learning on Mother’s Day”.
* Learning on Mother’s Day
* Give life to your vision.
* From within to without…
* What starts inside of you can grow to maturity with some nurturing and guidance.
* So what does that mean for you?
* The development of your vision happens over time.
* At the outset, you are supporting the vision; it’s too young to feed you.
* All it can give you is a sense of pride.
* As it matures, it no longer requires the same investment from you and can actually start to contribute back to you.
* So on and so forth, until it’s fully mature and can reward you beyond your current investment.
* The main point is that it's a process and you’ll invest more than you receive at the outset.
* Persist, knowing that it’s worth it.
* Your vision may become your reality when you apply this…
* Learning on Mother’s Day 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we’ll talk about “Learning on Mother’s Day”.
* Learning on Mother’s Day
* Give life to your vision.
* From within to without…
* What starts inside of you can grow to maturity with some nurturing and guidance.
* So what does that mean for you?
* The development of your vision happens over time.
* At the outset, you are supporting the vision; it’s too young to feed you.
* All it can give you is a sense of pride.
* As it matures, it no longer requires the same investment from you and can actually start to contribute back to you.
* So on and so forth, until it’s fully mature and can reward you beyond your current investment.
* The main point is that it's a process and you’ll invest more than you receive at the outset.
* Persist, knowing that it’s worth it.
* Your vision may become your reality when you apply this…
* Learning on Mother’s Day 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we’ll talk about “Learning on Mother’s Day”.
* Learning on Mother’s Day
* Give life to your vision.
* From within to without…
* What starts inside of you can grow to maturity with some nurturing and guidance.
* So what does that mean for you?
* The development of your vision happens over time.
* At the outset, you are supporting the vision; it’s too young to feed you.
* All it can give you is a sense of pride.
* As it matures, it no longer requires the same investment from you and can actually start to contribute back to you.
* So on and so forth, until it’s fully mature and can reward you beyond your current investment.
* The main point is that it's a process and you’ll invest more than you receive at the outset.
* Persist, knowing that it’s worth it.
* Your vision may become your reality when you apply this…
* Learning on Mother’s Day 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we’ll talk about “Your Dream List”.
* Your Dream List
* More clarity means more motivation.
* So what does that mean for you?
* This episode is about taking action and writing your dream list.
* Create your personal “five-year fantasy”, where five years have passed and your life is now perfect in every way.
* Imagine that you’ve achieved all your goals, solved all your problems, and are living the life of your dreams.
* Imagine that your health, relationships, family life, work, income and bank account are ideal in every way.
* What would they look like?
* Who would you be with?
* What would you be doing?
* Who would you no longer be with?
* What would your lifestyle be like?
* What kind of clothes, car, and home would you have?
* How physically fit would you be?
* Your picture of your future self gives you the motivation you need.
* After you imagine the person you want to be, you’ll BE that person now.
* That means, the future you imagined drives your actions, instead of your past.
* Your life will change immediately, because you wrote…
* Your Dream List 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we'll be talking about "Having Purpose and Direction".
* Having Purpose and Direction**
* Absolute clarity is the starting point of accomplishment.
* So what does that mean for you?
* The more definite and focused you are, the better your decision making becomes when it comes to your time and efforts.
* The more time you spend acting on your goals, the better you get at doing those tasks.
* The better you get at doing important tasks, the more you will accomplish.
* As a result, you will feel better about yourself and the more you’ll want to accomplish.
* As you continue to operate with clarity and focus, your efforts will be focused and you will improve.
* Over time, your productivity will spiral upward, all because of…
* Having Purpose and Direction 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we'll take a look at how there's "No Rescue".
* No Rescue**
* If it’s to be, it’s up to you.
* For your life to get better… you must get better.
* For things to change… you must change.
* For things to improve… you must improve.
* It all begins with you.
* So what does that mean for you?
* First, it all begins with you.
* The benefit of accepting responsibility is the feeling of control and freedom you experience.
* You develop positive self-esteem.
* You are choosing to respond to life’s happenings.
* Also, as you accept responsibility, others are often willing to help you.
* As you continue to accept responsibility, you realize that you can put your foot on the accelerator and speed toward your goals.
* Over time, you’ll take control of the direction of your life and focus, because you know that life provides…
* No Rescue 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we'll take a look at "Accepting Responsibility".
* Accepting Responsibility**
* You are responsible for what you are and what you become.
* You decide what you continue to think about.
* You decide how you think about it.
* Since you make your own choices, you are responsible for the results of those choices.
* So what does that mean for you?
* You are where you are and what you are because of yourself - and no one else.
* You are free to choose, but once you have chosen, you must accept the consequences.
* On a positive note, as you accept responsibility, others are often willing to help you.
* As you continue to accept responsibility, you’ll seek out resources that will help you become the highest version of yourself.
* Over time, you’ll take control of the direction of your life and excuses will be gone, because you’re…
* Accepting Responsibility 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we'll take a look at "Letting Go".
* Letting Go**
* Letting go of the steering wheel doesn’t make you a victim.
* Likewise, by failing to plan, you are planning to fail.
* By failing to decide exactly what you want, you end up giving in to random things happening.
* Sometimes, you might be lucky.
* Sometimes, you might not be.
* This style of living makes you feel like you’re at the mercy of life.
* It’ll have you praying for a lucky break like you have no say in your success.
* So what does that mean for you?
* If you live this way, you’ll likely be negative, pessimistic, and feel like you have little control over your life.
* If you submit to random things happening in life, you probably blame others for your problems.
* One simple act puts your hands back on the steering wheel of life… setting goals.
* You get to give your life direction and give yourself a sense of control.
* You become the cause that creates the effects you desire.
* You feel that you have purpose and feel good about yourself.
* Note the areas where you wish things were different.
* Find one change you can make and begin taking action.
* As you continue to identify and act on changes that’ll make a difference, you’ll find yourself making progress.**
* Over time, you’ll take control of the direction of your life and excuses will be the only thing you’re…
* Letting Go 👊🏾**
In this episode, we'll take a look at how to "Examine Your Life and Decide".
* Examine Your Life and Decide**
* Identify what’s not working and take responsibility for your response.
* Note what causes you the most stress, frustration, or anger on a regular basis.
* Decide what to do in those cases - get in, get out, do something, or stop doing something.
* For the record, these are usually areas where you feel out of control.
* So what does that mean for you?
* It means that it’s time to take ownership.
* Remember that you are responsible for where you are and what you are… because of your choices.
* If you’re not happy, there’s good news!
* You can make different and better decisions.
* You are always free to choose.
* Making a decision to take action will end up reducing your stress and give you a feeling of personal power!
* As you continue to identify problem people or situations and deal with them, you’ll find yourself making progress.**
* Over time, you’ll see clearer and make productive decisions… after you
* Examine Your Life and Decide**👊🏾
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In this episode, we'll take a look at how "Mind Control is Life Control".
* Mind Control is Life Control**
* Control your mind to control your life.
* The good news?
* You can think the thoughts you want.
* You can determine the goals and results you want.
* That desire is the starting point of all achievement.
* So what does that mean for you?
* Well, if you want to be happy, control your life by making a habit of thinking and talking only about the things you want.
* However, if you want to be like unhappy people, just spend most of your time thinking and talking about what you don’t want.
* Why not take advantage of belief, expectation, and attraction to live the life you want?
* Whatever you think and talk about most of the time will appear in your life.
* Isn’t that exciting?!!!
* As you continue to take control of your mind, you’ll find your vision becomes your reality.**
* Over time, you’ll feel better and accomplish more when you believe…
* Mind Control is Life Control**👊🏾
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In this episode, we're taking a look at "Change You Control".
* Change You Control**
* Controlled Change beats uncontrolled change for high achievement.
* In the last episode, we talked about how change is unavoidable.
* We also looked at the benefit of using goals to determine your direction.
* Goals require you to focus on controlled change.
* So what does that mean for you?
* Well, uncontrollable change could have you all over the place and unsure.
* The problem is… that lack of focus makes it hard to make progress and achieve goals.
* Controlled change comes in the form of setting your goals and working toward them on a daily basis.
* Such a daily habit will make you feel better and give you a sense of control.
* Plus, you’ll end up accomplishing more than if you didn’t have a goal to control the changes you make.
* With goal-directed, controlled change, you’ll find your vision becomes your reality.
*Over time, you’ll feel better and accomplish more when you focus on…
* Change You Control 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we're taking a look at how "Change is Guaranteed".
* Change is guaranteed.**
* Change will happen; it’s unavoidable.
* Plus, it’s speeding up, unpredictable, and random.
* The reality is… change is scary for most people.
* So what does that mean for you?
* Even positive change is scary.
* Why?
* Because no one can predict what all comes with it.
* That’s one of the reasons goals are so important.
* Goals let you determine the direction you’re going.
* That’s more comfortable than not knowing where you’re going.
* That sense of personal control helps you feel better about yourself.
* With goal-directed change, you’ll find your vision becomes your reality.
* You’ll use it because you understand…
* Change is Guaranteed 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we're taking a look at "How to Put Yourself in Control".
* How to Put Yourself in Control**
* The more you feel you are in control of your life the better you feel about yourself.
* On the opposite side, you feel negative about yourself to the degree you feel you are controlled by others or are not in control of your life.
* So what does that mean for you?
* Where you feel control is located matters.
* If you feel that you determine the path for your life, you are inner-directed.
* If you feel that others or anything else controls you, you are outer-directed.
* People who are inner-directed tend to feel better, have lower stress and be high-performance people.
* People who are outer-directed tend to feel negative, have high stress, and be low-performance people.
* The key is to look at all of the actions you can take to influence your outcome.
* When obstacles arise, look for what you can influence.
* When other people or laws try to limit you, look for what you can do.
* The more you look for what you can do, even if it’s just changing your perspective, the more powerful you feel.
* Why focus on what you can do?
* A sense of control is necessary for you to perform at your best.
* Do that and over time, you’ll find your vision become your reality.
* All because, you understand…
* How to Put Yourself in Control 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we're taking a look at how "The World is a Mirror".
* The World is a Mirror
* Your outer world is a reflection of your inner world; it lines up with how you think most of the time.
* So what does that mean for you?
* Your greatest responsibility is to create the mental version of what you want to experience in reality.
* You’re not going to achieve a goal on the outside that you don’t already have on the inside.
* Your attitude, health, and material conditions are a reflection of the way you think most of the time.
* How does that make you feel?
* That makes a lot of people angry.
* They want the world and other people to change, but they want to stay the same.
* The reality is that they can only control one thing… the way they think.
* The same is true for you; the only thing you can control is the way you think.
* So only think and talk about what you want, refusing to think or talk about what you don’t want.
* Test it; look for examples of where your outer world is a reflection of your inner world.
* Begin building the mental version on the inside… that you want to see on the outside.
Visualize and imagine that your business and career were perfect in every way.
* Over time, you’ll find your thoughts become your reality.
* All because, you understand…
* The World is a Mirror 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we're talking about "The Power of Belief".
The Power of* Belief**
* Whatever you truly believe, with feeling, becomes your reality.
* You always act consistent with your beliefs.
* Your beliefs act like a filter.
* So, you don’t believe what you see, you see what you already believe.
* You reject information that goes against what you already believe.
* So what does that mean for you?
* You must avoid prejudging yourself and your possibilities.
* Why?
* Self-limiting beliefs act like brakes on your potential.
* To make progress, you have to release the brakes.
* You have to reject and challenge any limiting beliefs that come up.
* Remember, if you see someone else doing better, they’ve just developed their talents and gifts more than you.
* To tap your potential, imagine that you have no limitations.
* Imagine… if you couldn’t fail, what would you try to do?
* Also, remember to challenge any self-limiting beliefs that hold you back.
* Over time, you’ll find your beliefs become your reality.
* All because, you understand…
* The Power of Belief 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we’re talking about "The Creative Process".
* The Creative Process**
* Everything in nature is both male and female. Both are required for life to exist.
* You see it in the animal kingdom and vegetable kingdom.
* Some suggest that thought, or consciousness, is the masculine energy.
* On the other hand, the life force that gives thought form in the physical is the feminine energy.
* Working together, they form the creative process.
* So what does that mean for you?
* One of the first things to understand is that seeds have a period of incubation before they manifest.
* Kinda like how there’s a period of incubation before a baby is born…
* It starts with you choosing a goal and building the image in your mind.
* There’ll be time that passes before the image becomes your reality.
* For it to grow, it’s gonna require your energy.
* The best energy to give… is concentration.
* Concentration brings more energy and helps make it happen faster.
* So, it pays to concentrate on what you want to be, do, and have.
* That energy is attractive and it also will move you to action.
* Over time, you’ll find yourself bringing your visions into reality.
* All because, you understand…
* The Creative Process 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we’re talking about "Cause and Effect".
* Cause and Effect**
* Every cause has an effect, and every effect has a cause.
* Every thought, intention and action that comes from us is a cause that creates and effect, desired or undesired.
* So what does that mean for you?
* Understand that your thoughts have an effect on your reality.
* Whatever you focus on, “shows up” more in your life.
* Really, you just notice it more.
* It starts to lead you down a path of experiencing it more.
* So, it pays to focus on what you want.
* Distractions and things you don’t like will pop up.
* You address them, but don’t give them your focus.
* Focus on what you want.
* Go into your imagination and imagine experiencing what you want… like it’s happening now.
* Imagine being it now.
* How do you feel being who you want to be?
* Imagine doing it now.
* How do you feel doing what you want to do?
* Imagine having it now.
* How do you feel having what you want to have?
* Embrace that feeling.
* Feeling is the secret; it powers your thoughts and activity.
* Over time, you’ll find yourself moving your desires from the mental to the physical.
* All because, you understand…
* Cause and Effect 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “Everything Has a Rhythm”.
Everything Has a Rhythm
* Everything flows, in and out; everything has its tides; all things rise and fall.
* Nations rise, and nations fall.
* Businesses rise, and businesses fall.
* Relationships have periods of closeness and periods of distance.
* So what does that mean for you?
* When you’re hungry, you’ll put in the work to become great.
* Still, remember there are swings, back and forth.
* Don’t let it bring you down.
* When life seems like it’s sliding backward, avoid giving in to fear.
* Tap into your faith and do what you can to minimize the backward fall.
* Keep working, remembering that it must swing forward again.
* To help you respond best…
* Develop good physical health, weight training and cardio.
* Develop solid mental health practices, like meditation and journaling.
* Develop a financial cushion, understanding that life brings surprises.
* Learn from biographies of people you respect; they survived the rhythm of life.
* Over time, you’ll find yourself able to handle the ups and downs, highs and lows, forward and backward movement.
* All because, you understand…
* Everything Has a Rhythm 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we’re talking about how “Everything Has an Opposite”.
* Everything Has an Opposite**
* Good and evil, love and hate, attraction and disconnection…
* Forces come in pairs: negative and positive, masculine and feminine, action and reaction.
* The reality is they’re like two ends of the same street.
* If you look back over your life, you’ll probably notice that you got what you expected more often… when your thinking AND feeling were the same.
* Thinking positive is a great start.
* Thinking about what you desire is a great start.
* Thinking like your dream is already a reality is a great start.
* Feeling is the power behind the thoughts.
* Your focus determines your feelings.
* So what does that mean for you?
* Think about and focus on the positive, and you’ll attract more positive.
* Think about and focus on what you’re grateful for, and you’ll attract more to be grateful for.
* If you’re thinking about and focusing on the good, but attracting something else…
* You may have limiting beliefs.
* When you notice them, write them down.
* To help you shift…
* Spend more time imagining already being the best version of yourself.
* Spend more time imagining already doing what you want to do.
* Spend more time imagining already having what you want to have.
* How?
* Find a relaxing chair, close your eyes, and imagine living it now.
* Over time, you’ll find yourself on the good end more often, even though bad still comes into everyone’s life.
* Why?
* Everything Has an Opposite 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we’re talking about how what you put out comes back.
* What You Put Out Comes Back
* Like energy attracts like energy.**
* So what does that mean for you?
* If you look back over your life, you’ll probably notice what you put out comes back.
* When it comes to the best version of yourself,
* Think like that version of yourself.
* Speak like that version of yourself.
* Act like that version of yourself.
* Consistently do that.
* Over time, your results will change.
* Your reality will reflect what the best version of yourself produces.
* Why?
* What You Put Out Comes Back. 👊🏾**
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In this episode, we’re talking about how your outer world is a reflection of your inner world.
* Your World is Your Mirror
* Your outer world is a reflection of your inner world.**
* Have you ever noticed how negative people never run out of things to complain about?
* Have you also noticed how grateful people never run out of things to be thankful for?
* So what does that mean for you?
* If you look back over your life, you’ll probably notice that you find what you’re looking for.
* Want to find something to be happy about?
* You’ll find it.
* Want to find something to be mad about?
* You’ll find it.
* Whatever emotions you’re feeling, you’ll find reasons to stay there… happy, sad, or mad.
* In the same way, when you change how you feel, you’ll change what you notice.
* We tend to attract based on how we feel.
* Want to change how you feel?
* Change what you focus on.
* That can happen just by changing the questions you ask yourself.
* You can ask questions like…
* What are five things I’m grateful for now?
* What are three reasons somebody would say I’m blessed?
* How can I fill my life with joy?
* What can I remove that bothers me?
* What are three things I can do to have more peace in my life?
* The great thing is…
* When you change, things change for you.
* Why?
* Your World is Your Mirror**.
In this episode, we’re taking a look at how your thoughts become your reality.
* It’s All in Your Mind**
* Everything people have created began in their mind. Your thoughts become your reality.**
* In this episode, we’re talking about how your thoughts become your reality.
* The seat you’re sitting on… started in somebody’s mind.
* The light you’re using… started in somebody’s mind.
* Your favorite movie… started in somebody’s mind.
* Your favorite restaurant… started in somebody’s mind.
* If you watch enough interviews, you’ll be convinced…
* Everything people created began in their mind.
* So what does that mean for you?
* Everything you want to create will begin in your mind.
* Your thoughts become your reality.
* Want to be an entrepreneur?
* Fill your mind with what it takes to be an entrepreneur.
* Want to be a real estate investor?
* Fill your mind with what it takes to be a real estate investor.
* Kinda like the scene in the Matrix…
* You know, the one where Neo has the machine plugged into his brain…
* He downloads a fighting program in his mind, and then starts fighting.
* With a little practice, he gets better.
* He downloads a helicopter flying program in his mind, and then starts flying the airplane.
* With a little practice, he gets better.
* So, the moral of the story is…
* If you know what you want your reality to be, download what it takes to make it.
* Download what you need to know, and take action.
* First, make sure… It’s All in Your Mind. 👊🏾
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In this episode, we’re taking a look at error in thinking #32! Warren Buffet’s business partner, Charlie Munger, gave a speech outlining a number of cognitive biases they avoid to gain and maintain their wealth. It’s definitely worth considering!
The thirty-second error in thinking we'll examine is "framing effect". Listen to find out what it is and how we can guard against this error in thinking. It's worth your consideration. Take a listen!
* Err**or in Thinking #32: Framing Effect
* Basically, we often draw different conclusions from the same information depending on how it’s presented.
* For example, Alan’s bragging about how his favorite player has a batting average over .300, but James says that’s a high failure rate.
* The reality is, one’s understanding can influence their perception.
* Fact is, the right understanding can help a person know whether an attempt was a success, while a misunderstanding can have that turn into a failure.
* So, what do you do with this information?
* It’s important that you are alerted to the fact that we are susceptible to the framing effect.
* To overcome “the framing effect”, do the following:
* The first step is to be aware of it.
* Next, evaluate data from the right perspective, finding out what’s the norm.
* Then, interpret the data based on relevant information.
* In areas that matter, don’t jump to conclusions without considering relevant factors that can impact an outcome.
* That way, you can avoid mislabeling an activity as a success or failure.
* Remember that others may intentionally or unintentionally mislead you with their interpretation of a situation.
* When it matters, remember that you and others may give differing opinions based on the frame you all buy into.
* Pay attention to clues that predict a person’s interpretation of events to avoid falling prey to the framing effect.
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In this episode, we’re taking a look at error in thinking #31! Warren Buffet’s business partner, Charlie Munger, gave a speech outlining a number of cognitive biases they avoid to gain and maintain their wealth. It’s definitely worth considering!
The thirty-first error in thinking we'll examine is "zero-risk bias". Listen to find out what it is and how we can guard against this error in thinking. It's worth your consideration. Take a listen!
* Error in Thinking #31: Zero-Risk Bias**
* Basically, we prefer to reduce small risks to zero, even if we can reduce more risk overall with another option.
* For example, spending extra on a warranty that covers something that rarely happens.
* The reality is, when something is extremely rare and unlikely to happen, trying to reduce the risk to zero may not be the best use of resources.
* Fact is, there are other options that may be better… like using those resources on preventive maintenance.
* So, what do you do with this information?
* It’s important that you are alerted to the fact that we are susceptible to zero-risk bias.
* To overcome “zero-risk bias”, do the following:
* The first step is to be aware of it.
* Next, consider whether zero-risk in one area is better than an alternative action you can take that will reduce overall risk.
* Then, take a moment to look at the data.
* In areas that matter, weigh the cost and benefit of reducing one area to zero-risk versus looking at ways to reduce overall risk.
* That way, you can avoid the misleading emotional fulfillment of saying you reduced something to zero-risk that wasn’t an area that mattered.
* Remember that resources wasted on zero-risk activities are often lost and can never be regained.
* When it matters, choose actions that are proactive and can help reduce overall risk.
* Reducing overall risk is a better use of resources than overpaying to get to zero-risk in an area that doesn’t matter.
* Remembering that will help you avoid falling prey to zero-risk bias.
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In this episode, we’re taking a look at error in thinking #30! Warren Buffet’s business partner, Charlie Munger, gave a speech outlining a number of cognitive biases they avoid to gain and maintain their wealth. It’s definitely worth considering!
The thirtieth error in thinking we'll examine is "gambler's fallacy". Listen to find out what it is and how we can guard against this error in thinking. It's worth your consideration. Take a listen!
* Error in Thinking #30: Gambler’s Fallacy**
* Basically, we think future possibilities are affected by past events.
* For example, the first four times you flip a coin, it lands on heads; so, you’re sure the next one has to be tails.
* The reality is, each flip is independent from the last and not impacted by any other flip.
* Fact is, expecting things to change or improve by random events is illogical.
* So, what do you do with this information?
* It’s important that you are alerted to the fact that we are susceptible to the gambler’s fallacy.
* To overcome the “gambler’s fallacy”, do the following:
* The first step is to be aware of it.
* Next, consider whether past events and upcoming events are dependent upon each other in any way.
* Then, if they aren’t, just disregard irrelevant past events and pay attention to relevant information in the present.
* In areas that matter, remember to always check in with the present environment, people involved, and habitual behaviors.
* That way, you can remind yourself of the possible impact of present, relevant factors.
* Remember that being persistent when gambling doesn’t pay off like persistence when you can influence an outcome.
* When it matters, choose to move away from the lottery mentality and embrace willingness to earn your desires.
* If you find yourself continuing down a path of gambling, STOP IMMEDIATELY and get back to influencing relevant factors that can help you create the outcome you desire.
* Do what you can with what you have where you are in areas of impact, and avoid falling prey to the gambler’s fallacy.
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In this episode, we’re taking a look at error in thinking #29! Warren Buffet’s business partner, Charlie Munger, gave a speech outlining a number of cognitive biases they avoid to gain and maintain their wealth. It’s definitely worth considering!
The twenty-ninth error in thinking we'll examine is "sunk cost fallacy". Listen to find out what it is and how we can guard against this error in thinking. It's worth your consideration. Take a listen!
* Error in Thinking #29: Sunk Cost Fallacy (aka Escalation of Commitment)**
* Basically, we invest more in things that have cost us something rather than altering our investments, even if we face negative outcomes.
* For example, you invested thousands in a mastermind that provides no value, but you keep showing up because you’ve already paid in full.
* The reality is, no one likes to feel like they made a poor decision.
* Fact is, some decisions require a pivot, once we find out that’s the best course of action.
* So, what do you do with this information?
* It’s important that you are alerted to the fact that we are susceptible to the sunk cost fallacy.
* To overcome the “sunk cost fallacy”, do the following:
* The first step is to be aware of it.
* Next, evaluate the decision you made objectively, noting whether or not it’s fulfilling its purpose.
* Then, if you find that it’s not fulfilling its intended purpose, be open to changing course.
* In areas that matter, remember that you cannot regain lost time.
* That way, you can remind yourself to pivot to make the most of the remaining time and money you have.
* Remember that it’s possible to stop going the wrong direction, exit, and head in the right direction.
* When it matters, choose the right outcome over protecting an old decision that turned out to be wrong.
* If you find yourself continuing down a path of failure, give yourself permission to change course and overcome the sunk cost fallacy..
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In this episode, we’re taking a look at error in thinking #28! Warren Buffet’s business partner, Charlie Munger, gave a speech outlining a number of cognitive biases they avoid to gain and maintain their wealth. It’s definitely worth considering!
The twenty-eighth error in thinking we'll examine is "status quo bias". Listen to find out what it is and how we can guard against this error in thinking. It's worth your consideration. Take a listen!
* Error in Thinking #28: Status Quo Bias**
* Basically, we tend to prefer things to stay the same; changes from the baseline are considered to be a loss.
* For example, in 1985, Coca Cola came out with “New Coke”. In a blind taste test, consumers preferred New Coke to Coke Classic. When they were given a chance to choose, however, they chose Coke Classic.
* The reality is, this often happens so that people avoid regret.
* Fact is, choosing what’s familiar or similar to what is familiar gives a sense of comfort.
* So, what do you do with this information?
* It’s important that you are alerted to the fact that we are susceptible to status quo bias.
* To overcome the “status quo bias”, do the following:
* The first step is to be aware of it.
* Next, look to see if you’re focusing more on what you stand to lose rather than how you’ll benefit.
* Then, look to see if you’re seeking something similar to what’s already familiar to you.
* In areas that matter, be willing to apply proven solutions beyond your comfort zone.
* That way, your life can be enhanced and your comfort zone expanded.
* Remember that it’s possible to consciously choose growth over comfort.
* When it matters, choose outcome over ease.
* If you find yourself saying this is how we always do it, it’s time to open your mind to better alternatives.
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In this episode, we’re taking a look at error in thinking #27! Warren Buffet’s business partner, Charlie Munger, gave a speech outlining a number of cognitive biases they avoid to gain and maintain their wealth. It’s definitely worth considering!
The twenty-seventh error in thinking we'll examine is "declinism". Listen to find out what it is and how we can guard against this error in thinking. It's worth your consideration. Take a listen!
* Error in Thinking #27: Declinism**
* Basically, we tend to romanticize the past and view the future negatively, believing that societies/institutions are by and large in decline.
* For example, you hear yourself saying, “Back in the day, we respected our elders.”
* The reality is, there are a lot of respectful kids today, but our language has changed.
* Fact is, many people are less formal than they used to be; so respect might not “sound” the same.
* So, what do you do with this information?
* It’s important that you are alerted to the fact that we are susceptible to declinism.
* To overcome the “declinism”, do the following:
* The first step is to be aware of it.
* Next, look for examples of where the good you saw in the past is still present today.
* Then, look for examples of where the bad you anticipated in the future existed in the past.
* In areas that matter, seek our quantitative data; get the numbers.
* That way, you may develop a balanced perspective.
* Remember that it’s possible to edit memories, removing the negative from the past.
* When it matters, apply critical thought to negative projections that pop up in your mind.
* If you find yourself saying the past was good and the future’s gonna be bad, stop yourself, so you can avoid declinism.
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In this episode, we’re taking a look at error in thinking #26! Warren Buffet’s business partner, Charlie Munger, gave a speech outlining a number of cognitive biases they avoid to gain and maintain their wealth. It’s definitely worth considering!
The twenty-sixth error in thinking we'll examine is "availability cascade". Listen to find out what it is and how we can guard against this error in thinking. It's worth your consideration. Take a listen!
* Error in Thinking #26: Availability Cascade**
* Basically, collective beliefs gain more believability though public repetition, tied to our need for social acceptance.
* For example, a news story could trigger a wave of public discussion, leading to more stories and more discussions, resulting in a public shift.
* The reality is, if we’re not careful, we could find ourselves in an echo chamber, experiencing the same effects.
* Fact is, public repetition has led many astray, when it’s not balanced with critical thought.
* So, what do you do with this information?
* It’s important that you are alerted to the fact that we are susceptible to availability cascade, especially when we’re caught in an echo chamber.
* To overcome the “availability cascade”, do the following:
* The first step is to be aware of it.
* Next, look at the numbers; examine what the data says
* In areas that matter, take time to think before making a judgment.
* That way, you can notice if you’re being led by the fear of losing social acceptance.
* Remember that everyone in the collective has not critically thought through much of what they repeat.
* Apply critical thought to the beliefs that are being repeated by the public.
* When the masses speak in unison, it’s time to question what they’re saying.
* If the general “saying” is accurate, lock it in.
* If the general “saying” is in error, dispose of it, so you can avoid the availability cascade.
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In this episode, we’re taking a look at error in thinking #25! Warren Buffet’s business partner, Charlie Munger, gave a speech outlining a number of cognitive biases they avoid to gain and maintain their wealth. It’s definitely worth considering!
The twenty-fifth error in thinking we'll examine is "belief bias". Listen to find out what it is and how we can guard against this error in thinking. It's worth your consideration. Take a listen!
* Error in Thinking #25: Belief Bias**
* Basically, we judge an argument's strength not by how strongly it supports the conclusion but how realistic the conclusion is in our own minds.
* For example, saying that “all flowers have petals, and roses have petals, therefore roses are flowers”. Better yet, saying “All birds have wings, and planes have wings; therefore, planes are birds.”
* The reality is, if we’re not careful, we could over-rely on preexisting beliefs and knowledge when evaluating conclusions of an argument.
* Fact is, People are more likely to question the experimental design of a study if they don’t believe its conclusions.
* So, what do you do with this information?
* It’s important that you are alerted to the fact that we are susceptible to belief bias.
* To overcome the “belief bias”, do the following:
* The first step is to be aware of it.
* Next, look at whether you’re evaluating an argument, or you just disregarded it, because you don’t even believe the outcome is possible.
* In areas that matter, it is worth it to consider if a conclusion is possible.
* That way, after looking at research and determining a conclusion is possible, now you can go back and evaluate the argument.
* The argument just might lay out a path to get to the outcome you want in your life.
* Be open to the possibility that you’re limiting the greatness that can come into your life, because you don’t believe that an outcome is possible in your life.
* Seek out research to find out if an outcome is even possible.
* If it is, you can buy into the argument to change your life, and, in that way, you don’t fall prey to belief bias.
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In this episode, we’re taking a look at error in thinking #24! Warren Buffet’s business partner, Charlie Munger, gave a speech outlining a number of cognitive biases they avoid to gain and maintain their wealth. It’s definitely worth considering!
The twenty-fourth error in thinking we'll examine is "the Third-Person Effect". Listen to find out what it is and how we can guard against this error in thinking. It's worth your consideration. Take a listen!
* Error in Thinking #24: Third-Person Effect**
* Basically, we believe that others are more affected by mass media consumption than we ourselves are.
* For example, someone believes that mass media influences others to begin panic buying, so they go ahead and panic buy just in case.
* The reality is, if we’re not careful, mass media can influence us just as it does others.
* Fact is, if reports are accurate, us and others will be impacted by the reported events.
* So, what do you do with this information?
* It’s important that you are alerted to the fact that we are susceptible to the third-person effect.
* To overcome the “third-person effect”, do the following:
* The first step is to be aware of it.
* Next, we can think from another logical person’s perspective, evaluating the probability of something happening.
* In areas that matter, delay judgment long enough to detect whether or not you’re moving out of fear.
* That way, if you are moving out of fear, recall the source of information you’re using to make your decisions.
* If it’s mass media, be sure to objectively evaluate the probability of the reports they provide.
* Be open to the possibility that you can be influenced by mass media, and limit your exposure to biased mass media to overcome the third-person effect.
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In this episode, we’re taking a look at error in thinking #23! Warren Buffet’s business partner, Charlie Munger, gave a speech outlining a number of cognitive biases they avoid to gain and maintain their wealth. It’s definitely worth considering!
The twenty-third error in thinking we'll examine is "the Backfire Effect". Listen to find out what it is and how we can guard against this error in thinking. It's worth your consideration. Take a listen!
* Error in Thinking #23: Backfire Effect
* Basically, evidence that goes against people’s beliefs drives them to double down on their beliefs.
* For example, when information comes out that disproves a long-held health practice, some people say that the new information is fake.
* The reality is, facts don’t always change minds.
* Providing more evidence in an effort to change someone’s belief often makes them less likely to believe it.
* Fact is, people tend to give more credibility to evidence that supports their preexisting beliefs.
* So, what do you do with this information?
* It’s important that you are alerted to the fact that the backfire effect is real and causes many people to make decisions that harm them.
* To overcome the backfire effect, do the following:
* The first step is to be aware of it.
* Next, commit to the truth above being right, remembering that there were things you used to believe that you no longer believe.
* Even though it’s uncomfortable, be willing to challenge your beliefs for the sake of having an accurate map of how reality works.
* In areas that matter, pay attention to what produces results.
* That way, you can make decisions that will consistently produce your desired outcome, instead of doing what doesn’t work.
* It’s ok to believe what you believe, but not too much.
* Be open to the possibility that you may be partially right and open to consider relevant information to overcome the backfire effect.
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In this episode, we’re taking a look at error in thinking #22! Warren Buffet’s business partner, Charlie Munger, gave a speech outlining a number of cognitive biases they avoid to gain and maintain their wealth. It’s definitely worth considering!
The twenty-second error in thinking we'll examine is "Confirmation Bias". Listen to find out what it is and how we can guard against this error in thinking. It's worth your consideration. Take a listen!
* Error in Thinking #22: Confirmation Bias
* Basically, we tend to find and remember information that confirms our perceptions.
* For example, if we don’t like someone, we’ll interpret each action they take through a negative lense or assume negative intent.
* The reality is, sometimes we’ll be right.
* Fact is, even if we don’t like someone, not every action they take is aimed at harming us.
* So, what do you do with this information?
* It’s important that you are alerted to the fact that confirmation bias occurs daily.
* To overcome confirmation bias, do the following:
* The first step is to be aware of it.
* Next, you can take note of all of the information that supports your thoughts.
* Even though you may immediately want to feel more solid in your assumptions, you must remember to examine additional perspectives.
* You can choose to ask, “What are the facts?”
* In areas that matter, also make note of the trends.
* That way, you can use data to infer what is likely to happen next.
* For yourself and others, understand that you’ll find the information you’re looking for.
* While collecting that information, practice looking at it objectively.
* Instead of looking at things as either black or white, calculate probabilities.
* That can help you make reasonable decisions, reducing the likelihood of you falling prey to confirmation bias.
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In this episode, we’re taking a look at error in thinking #21! Warren Buffet’s business partner, Charlie Munger, gave a speech outlining a number of cognitive biases they avoid to gain and maintain their wealth. It’s definitely worth considering!
The twenty-first error in thinking we'll examine is "Reactance". Listen to find out what it is and how we can guard against this error in thinking. It's worth your consideration. Take a listen!
* Error in Thinking #21: Reactance
* Basically, we do the opposite of what we’re told, especially when we perceive threats to personal freedoms.
* For example, teens drank to excess during a time of prohibition when they wouldn’t do so if they were allowed to drink freely.
* The reality is, many people are “tricked” into doing things by people aware of this; we call it “reverse psychology”.
* Fact is, “reverse psychology” is used on children and adults alike.
* So, what do you do with this information?
* It’s important that you are alerted to the fact that reactance can be used against you.
* To overcome reactance, do the following:
* The first step is to be aware of it.
* Next, you can evaluate whether or not the “limitation” placed on you will serve you or hurt you.
* Even though you may immediately want to push against “being controlled”, you must remember that you alone hold decision power.
* You can choose to move forward with the other party’s “suggestion” or go against it.
* In areas that matter, it’s even more crucial that you acknowledge your decision-making power.
* That way, whether you go with someone’s suggestion or go against it, you can anticipate the outcome of that decision and the next action you should take.
* For yourself and others, aim at the best outcome, letting that decide the action you take, not falling prey to reactance.
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In this episode, we’re taking a look at error in thinking #20! Warren Buffet’s business partner, Charlie Munger, gave a speech outlining a number of cognitive biases they avoid to gain and maintain their wealth. It’s definitely worth considering!
The twentieth error in thinking we'll examine is "The Google Effect". Listen to find out what it is and how we can guard against this error in thinking. It's worth your consideration. Take a listen!
* Error in Thinking #20: The Google Effect (aka Digital Amnesia)
* Basically, we tend to forget information that’s easily looked up in search engines.
* For example, you forget the name of a good actor from a captivating movie, so you look up the name over and over again.
* The reality is, if something is not important to you, you’re less likely to remember it.
* Fact is, now that you have easy access to information, you’re not incentivized to develop a good memory.
* So, what do you do with this information?
* It’s important that you are alerted of the Google Effect in you and others.
* To overcome the Google Effect, do the following:
* The first step is to be aware of it.
* Next, you can evaluate the importance of the information.
* Even though you have easy access to information through Google, if it’s information you’re going to use repeatedly, you may want to commit it to memory.
* In areas that matter, Google should be a supplement to your memory and not be treated as a replacement.
* For yourself and others, emphasize the benefits of remembering pertinent information, allowing you to combine it to create new thoughts.
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In this episode, we’re taking a look at error in thinking #19! Warren Buffet’s business partner, Charlie Munger, gave a speech outlining a number of cognitive biases they avoid to gain and maintain their wealth. It’s definitely worth considering!
The nineteenth error in thinking we'll examine is "Automation Bias". Listen to find out what it is and how we can guard against this error in thinking. It's worth your consideration. Take a listen!
* Error in Thinking #19: Automation Bias
* Basically, we rely on automated systems, sometimes trusting too much in the automated correction of actually correct decisions.
* For example, your phone auto-corrects “its” to “it’s” , so you assume it’s right.
* The reality is that humans are able to pick up context and adjust accordingly, while ai doesn’t have the same level of ability.
* Fact is, most people over rely on automation in areas they are weak.
* So, what do you do with this information?
* It’s important that you are alerted of the automation bias in you and others.
* To overcome automation bias, do the following:
* The first step is to be aware of it.
* In written text, quickly review your writing to make sure that any corrections ai makes are correct, given the context.
* When using software that makes recommendations, occasionally check 2-3 other sources to make sure that the software is making sound recommendations.
* Ultimately, use automation as a supplement to your human ingenuity.
* For yourself and others, occasionally confirm that the corrections or recommendations made by ai are sound to avoid falling prey to automation bias.
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In this episode, we’re taking a look at error in thinking #18! Warren Buffet’s business partner, Charlie Munger, gave a speech outlining a number of cognitive biases they avoid to gain and maintain their wealth. It’s definitely worth considering!
The eighteenth error in thinking we'll examine is "Anchoring". Listen to find out what it is and how we can guard against this error in thinking. It's worth your consideration. Take a listen!
* Error in Thinking #18: Anchoring
* When we rely heavily on the first piece of information introduced when making decisions.
* For example, seeing a 50% off tag and assuming it must be a great deal.
* The reality may be that the deal isn’t so great.
* Fact is, many people use anchoring to set expectations.
* So, what do you do with this information?
* It’s important that you are alerted to the impact of anchoring.
* Most people have been trained to use anchoring against you, either to get you to lower your standards or raise the amount you’ll pay for a product or service.
* While they may not intentionally be doing it to harm you, you still have to be ready to address it.
* To overcome anchoring, do the following:
* The first step is to be aware of it.
* When it comes to others, realize many people will use anchoring against you, either to get you to lower your standards or raise the amount you’ll pay for a product or service.
* When it comes to yourself, anchoring could influence you to set low goals, or you could learn to use it to elevate your life.
* Statements to look for:
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“I usually charge twice as much, but…”
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“I usually only pay…”
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“Why are you working so hard. We only do…”
* Prior to any sales conversation, make sure you know what’s standard for the industry or equal competitors.
* Remember, some people want you to lower your goals, standards, and performance, just so they don’t feel bad for doing less.
* Evaluating competitors and the marketplace can help desensitize you to salespeople and clients tactics.
* Keep in mind, looking at people of excellence and setting that as your expectation is a way of using anchors to motivate yourself.
* You can also do the same with income goals.
* For yourself and others, make sure you’re not harmed, but put in a better position when using anchors.
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In this episode, we’re taking a look at error in thinking #17! Warren Buffet’s business partner, Charlie Munger, gave a speech outlining a number of cognitive biases they avoid to gain and maintain their wealth. It’s definitely worth considering!
The seventeenth error in thinking we'll examine is "The Dunning-Kruger Effect". Listen to find out what it is and how we can guard against this error in thinking. It's worth your consideration. Take a listen!
* Error in Thinking #17: The Dunning-Kruger Effect
* Basically, the less you know, the more confident you are. The more you know, the less confident you are.
* For example, William says that being a CEO is easy, since everyone else is doing the actual work. William, however, has never even been in a management role.
* The reality is some of the most vocal people have uninformed opinions, but that doesn’t stop them from speaking with confidence.
* Fact is, your imagination can trick you into believing you have abilities that aren’t backed up by knowledge or experience.
* So, what do you do with this information?
* It’s important that you are alerted of the Dunning-Kruger Effect in you and others.
* To overcome the Dunning-Kruger Effect, do the following:
* The first step is to be aware of it.
* When it comes to others, ask questions to assess their experiences and knowledge.
* When it comes to yourself, evaluate your proven skills and experience that makes your opinion valuable.
* Clues to look for:
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People with lower competency tend to rate themselves higher.
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People with lower competency tend to reject feedback.
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People with lower competency tend to avoid professional development.
* While most people don’t want to “judge” others, you must use judgment to protect yourself and your organization.
* Remember, someone who lacks knowledge is likely to repeat and perpetuate errors that lead to poor decision making and underperformance.
* Evaluating someone’s knowledge and performance are great indicators of whether or not you should listen to them, not “how confident they are”.
* Keep in mind, some of the most “confident” people have exceptional confidence because of their ignorance.
* For yourself and others, make sure confidence is backed up with knowledge and experience to avoid the Dunning-Kruger effect.
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In this episode, we’re taking a look at error in thinking #16! Warren Buffet’s business partner, Charlie Munger, gave a speech outlining a number of cognitive biases they avoid to gain and maintain their wealth. It’s definitely worth considering!
The sixteenth error in thinking we'll examine is "The Barnum Effect". Listen to find out what it is and how we can guard against this error in thinking. It's worth your consideration. Take a listen!
* Error in Thinking #16: Barnum Effect
* Basically, we easily connect our personalities to vague statements, even if they can apply to a wide range of folks.
* For example, we believe that a horoscope is accurate.
* The reality is we CAN find areas of our lives where generalized statements apply to us, because we have a preference for likability, relatability, and positivity.
* Fact is, they work and can have negative consequences when used for making major life decisions.
* So, what do you do with this information?
* To overcome the Barnum Effect, do the following:
* The first step is to be aware of it.
* When you are given feedback about yourself, notice when the statements are generic and not specifically related to behaviors the speaker observed you do.
* Other times, pay close attention to who uses these generic statements with you.
* If you feel like someone is using Barnum Statements with you, be aware they may be aiming to gain your trust without earning it.
* Remember, most of us are quick to believe positive statements about ourselves, relate to generic occurrences, and remember pleasant events more than negative ones.
* Barnum Statement Example #1**: “You’re somebody who tends to keep people a little bit at bay or at arms length, but when you allow people into your inner sanctum and when they become your close friends, and if they betray you then that really hurts.”
* Barnum Statement Example #2**: “You’re a person who is prone to bouts of self-examination and have a tendency to be critical of yourself.”
* Barnum Statement Example #3**: when you are the life and sole of the party and an extrovert, but at other times you tend to be introverted and quite reserved.”
* You can give others the benefit of the doubt for a short period of time.
* At the same time, expect them to refer to your observable behaviors specifically.
* Otherwise, they may be attempting to mislead you with the Barnum Effect.
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In this episode, we’re taking a look at error in thinking #15! Warren Buffet’s business partner, Charlie Munger, gave a speech outlining a number of cognitive biases they avoid to gain and maintain their wealth. It’s definitely worth considering!
The fifteenth error in thinking we'll examine is "Naïve Cynism". Listen to find out what it is and how we can guard against this error in thinking. It's worth your consideration. Take a listen!
* Error in Thinking #15: Naïve Cynicism
* Basically, we believe that we see reality objectively and that other people have a higher egocentric bias than they actually do in their intentions/actions.
* For example, thinking “The only reason this person is doing something nice is to get something out of me.”
* The reality is it’s possible to perform an act of kindness without expecting anything in response.
* Fact is, many of the acts we do are directly connected with our identity.
* So, what do you do with this information?
* To overcome naïve cynicism, do the following:
* The first step is to be aware of it.
* When you see an action someone takes, sometimes the first question they ask IS, “What’s in it for me?”
* Other times, they may be simply operating on a program that says, “This is the kind of person I am. So that’s what I do.”
* If you feel like someone is only acting out of self-interest, allow for the possibility that they are just acting consistent with a self-image they created a long time ago.
* Remember, most of us are run by programs that were installed in our heads long ago, and they often run unchallenged.
* Giving others the benefit of the doubt just might help you save relationships or make new friends.
* At the same time, a healthy dose of cynicism can lead you to pay closer attention and evaluate whether a behavior is consistent with an individual or company’s character.
* Cynicism can be useful, but not if we get stuck in naïve cynicism.
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In this episode, we’re taking a look at error in thinking #14! Warren Buffet’s business partner, Charlie Munger, gave a speech outlining a number of cognitive biases they avoid to gain and maintain their wealth. It’s definitely worth considering!
The fourteenth error in thinking we'll examine is "Naïve Realism". Listen to find out what it is and how we can guard against this error in thinking. It's worth your consideration. Take a listen!
* Error in Thinking #14: Naïve Realism
* Basically, we believe that we see reality objectively and that other people are irrational, uninformed, or biased.
* For example, thinking “I see the world as it really is - other people are dumb.”
* The reality is we see the world as we are.
* Fact is, we often find ourselves interpreting objective facts by placing meaning on them.
* So, what do you do with this information?
* To overcome naïve realism, do the following:
* The first step is to be aware that it exists.
* Next, give yourself space to write out the objective facts… without saying what they mean.
* Note your point of view.
* Look at it from another point of view.
* Attempt to guess at the second- and third-order consequences.
* For example, every time your energy is low, you can eat candy to boost it.
* The first-order consequence is a boost in energy.
* A second-order consequence can be a crash after the sugar rush ends.
* A third-order consequence could be weight gain.
* In that regard, the first problem was solved but created problems.
* Consider the beliefs or perspectives another person may be operating from to interpret things they’re interpreting.
* Fact is, we all have our own moral code and beliefs that act as filters to what we see and meaning we pull from facts.
* Consider that others can look at the literal facts and still come away with a different conclusion to avoid falling prey to naïve realism.
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In this episode, we’re taking a look at error in thinking #13! Warren Buffet’s business partner, Charlie Munger, gave a speech outlining a number of cognitive biases they avoid to gain and maintain their wealth. It’s definitely worth considering!
The thirteenth error in thinking we'll examine is "The Just-World Hypothesis". Listen to find out what it is and how we can guard against this error in thinking. It's worth your consideration. Take a listen!
* Error in Thinking #13: The Just-World Hypothesis
* Basically, we tend to believe the world is just, therefore, we assume acts of injustice are deserved.
* For example, thinking that John’s business failed because he was a terrible husband and had bad karma.
* Some reports state that the reality is that the average millionaire goes bankrupt 3.5 times.
* So, what do you do with this information?
* This is a great reminder to engage our brains.
* It’s easy to write off something bad happening to a person as bad karma.
* It’s easy to say they probably did something to deserve it.
* Those responses can leave us ignorant and wrong.
* If the situation warrants, it’s good to get more information.
* The more information we get regarding others failures, the more information we have to address the same situation in the event it comes our way.
* In the example above, we can gather information and learn about the following:
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Business structure
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Business finance
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Industry Impact
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Local and global events impact
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Competitive/Strategic competition
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The impact of relationships on business owners
*There’s so much more.
* Fact is, we don’t have time to research all of the details of every story of failure that crosses our paths.
* We should, however, pay attention in areas that look like what we’ll be facing.
* It will help us face the unfairness of life, so we’re not fooled by the “Just-World Hypothesis”.
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In this episode, we’re taking a look at error in thinking #12! Warren Buffet’s business partner, Charlie Munger, gave a speech outlining a number of cognitive biases they avoid to gain and maintain their wealth. It’s definitely worth considering!
The twelfth error in thinking we'll examine is "Defensive Attribution". Listen to find out what it is and how we can guard against this error in thinking. It's worth your consideration. Take a listen!
Error in Thinking #12: Defensive Attribution
Basically, when a witness relates to a victim, they will blame the victim less and the attacker more.
It’s rooted in the witnesses' fear that something similar could happen to them.
For example, Sarah loses her money in what she knows is a pyramid scheme, because she is desperate and needs to make more money ASAP.
William, who is also experiencing hard times financially, aggressively attacks the company that offered the opportunity and consoles Sarah.
So, what do you do with this information?
To overcome defensive attribution, we have to take a step back and objectively look at the situation.
More than likely, there will be an emotional charge connected to the situation, and that should be the first cue to step back.
One of the first steps to address a cognitive bias is to be aware that it exists.
When the witness steps back, they can clearly see the role both parties played and avoid absolving the victim of any reasonable responsibility.
An identifying thought is, “That could’ve been me… or my family member!”
We should also remember that we live in a world where random things happen.
We have to get comfortable being uncomfortable.
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In this episode, we’re taking a look at error in thinking #11! Warren Buffet’s business partner, Charlie Munger, gave a speech outlining a number of cognitive biases they avoid to gain and maintain their wealth. It’s definitely worth considering!
The eleventh error in thinking we'll examine is "The Availability Heuristic". Listen to find out what it is and how we can guard against this error in thinking. It's worth your consideration. Take a listen!
Error in Thinking #11: Availability Heuristic
Basically, we rely on immediate examples that come to mind when making decisions.
For example, when trying to decide the best brand to buy, you choose the one you most recently saw an ad for.
So, what do you do with this information?
If you don’t control what comes into your mental environment, you may find yourself programmed unintentionally.
As a result, you may be influenced to make decisions that aren’t in your best interest.
On the other hand, you can use availability heuristic to your benefit.
If you constantly surround yourself with people and information that supports the direction you want to go, you’ll be influenced to make decisions in alignment with that.
Between social media and social groups, you can put yourself in environments that will move you toward your personal greatness.
For good or bad, the first step to managing the impact of availability heuristic is to be aware that it happens.
Then, “control” your environment, monitoring what you allow in your eyes, ear, and mind.
Set yourself up for success.
Use the availability heuristic in your favor.
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OK so let's wrap this up.
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In this episode, we’re taking a look at error in thinking #10! Warren Buffet’s business partner, Charlie Munger, gave a speech outlining a number of cognitive biases they avoid to gain and maintain their wealth. It’s definitely worth considering!
The tenth error in thinking we'll examine is "The Spotlight Effect". Listen to find out what it is and how we can guard against this error in thinking. It's worth your consideration. Take a listen!
Error in Thinking #10: The Spotlight Effect
Basically, we overestimate how much other people notice how we look or act.
For example, if we wear new clothes and shoes, we think people will notice.
If the next day we asked them what we had on the day before, the reality is that most people wouldn’t even remember.
The same thing occurs if we make a mistake and stumble over our words in a presentation.
The next day, no one will even remember.
The reality is that we notice differences in our actions or appearance more than others do, leading us to overestimate how much other people notice those same differences.
Fact is, most people almost never care about us as much as we think (or wish) they do.
So, what do you do with this information?
To overcome the spotlight effect, do the following:
The first step is to be aware of it.
When you feel self-conscious about a mistake, allow yourself to be ok with it instead of making it more serious than it is.
If you feel like others are staring at you, just know that most people aren’t as focused on your behavior as you are.
Remember, you don’t draw as much attention as you think, and few people care or pay attention.
This should give you the courage and drive to go about bringing your vision to reality.
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In this episode, we’re taking a look at error in thinking #9! Warren Buffet’s business partner, Charlie Munger, gave a speech outlining a number of cognitive biases they avoid to gain and maintain their wealth. It’s definitely worth considering!
The ninth error in thinking we'll examine is the "Curse of Knowledge". Listen to find out what it is and how we can guard against this error in thinking. It's worth your consideration. Take a listen!
Error in Thinking #9: Curse of Knowledge
Basically, once we know something, we assume everyone else knows it too.
For example, many coaches, consultants, and teachers have difficulty understanding how uninformed the people are that they’re trying to serve; they assume the knowledge is common.
This can cause the experts to struggle to teach the beginners.
So, what do you do with this information?
To reduce the curse of knowledge, do the following:
1) Accept that there is a difference in knowledge between people.
2) Put yourself in your client's shoes, pretending you didn’t know anything and what would be needed.
3) Remind yourself that you may have information that others aren’t privileged to.
4) Err on the side that assumes a lack of knowledge, avoiding complex terms or clearly explaining them.
5) Clearly identify what knowledge is needed.
6) Take things as slowly as you need to.
7) Break down tasks, teaching each skill separately. Then, combine the new skill with previous skills.
8) Get feedback from the clients/students you’re serving.
9) When selecting mentors or expert instructors, remember that their expertise could make them worse at teaching.
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In this episode, we’re taking a look at error in thinking #8! Warren Buffet’s business partner, Charlie Munger, gave a speech outlining a number of cognitive biases they avoid to gain and maintain their wealth. It’s definitely worth considering!
The eighth error in thinking we'll examine is the "False Consensus". Listen to find out what it is and how we can guard against this error in thinking. It's worth your consideration. Take a listen!
In this episode, we’re taking a look at error in thinking #7! Warren Buffet’s business partner, Charlie Munger, gave a speech outlining a number of cognitive biases they avoid to gain and maintain their wealth. It’s definitely worth considering!
The seventh error in thinking we'll examine is the "Moral Luck". Listen to find out what it is and how we can guard against this error in thinking. It's worth your consideration. Take a listen!
In this episode, we’re taking a look at error in thinking #6! Warren Buffet’s business partner, Charlie Munger, gave a speech outlining a number of cognitive biases they avoid to gain and maintain their wealth. It’s definitely worth considering!
The sixth error in thinking we'll examine is the "Halo Effect". Listen to find out what it is and how we can guard against this error in thinking. It's worth your consideration. Take a listen!
In this episode, we’re taking a look at error in thinking #5! Warren Buffet’s business partner, Charlie Munger, gave a speech outlining a number of cognitive biases they avoid to gain and maintain their wealth. It’s definitely worth considering!
The fifth error in thinking we'll examine is "Groupthink". Listen to find out what it is and how we can guard against this error in thinking. It's worth your consideration. Take a listen!
In this episode, we’re taking a look at error in thinking #4! Warren Buffet’s business partner, Charlie Munger, gave a speech outlining a number of cognitive biases they avoid to gain and maintain their wealth. It’s definitely worth considering!
The fourth error in thinking we'll examine is "The Bandwagon Effect". Listen to find out what it is and how we can guard against this error in thinking. It's worth your consideration. Take a listen!
In this episode, we're looking at cognitive biases - errors in thinking #3! Warren Buffet’s business partner, Charlie Munger, gave a speech outlining a number of cognitive biases he avoids to gain and maintain their wealth. It’s definitely worth considering!
The third error in thinking we'll examine is "In-Group Favoritism". Listen to find out what it is and how we can guard against this error in thinking. It's worth your consideration. Take a listen!
In this episode, we're revisiting the concept of cognitive biases - errors in thinking! Warren Buffett's business partner, Charlie Munger, gave a speech outlining cognitive biases he avoids to gain and maintain his wealth. So, it might be worth a look. Right?!!
The second error in thinking we'll examine is "self-serving bias". Listen to find out what it is and how we can guard against this error in thinking. It's worth your consideration. Take a listen!
In this episode, we're introducing the concept of cognitive biases - errors in thinking! Warren Buffett's business partner, Charlie Munger, gave a speech outlining cognitive biases he avoids to gain and maintain his wealth. So, it might be worth a look. Right?!!
The first error in thinking we'll examine is fundamental attribution error. Listen to find out what it is and how we can guard against this error in thinking. It's worth your consideration. Take a listen!
In this episode, we'll take a quick look at the power of sacrifice! We'll talk about the secret sacrifice that you can use to convert your dreams to reality! It's worth your consideration. Take a listen!
In this episode, we'll take a look at the power of obsession. We'll talk about how obsession leads to progression! It's worth your consideration. Take a listen!
In this episode, we'll give a quick overview of how to maximize your day! We'll talk about the two brain states that you can use to convert your dreams to reality! It's worth your consideration. Take a listen!
In this episode, we'll take a quick glimpse at personal responsibility. Taking ownership is the first part of transformation. It's worth your consideration. Take a listen!
In this episode, we'll explore the winner's focus. Plus, we'll give you an acronym to help you W.I.N. whenever the going gets tough.
Grade "A" Living is made up of four core pillars: attitude, athleticism, accomplishment, and association. In this episode, we'll take a quick look into the fourth pillar - accomplishments. We'll examine what it means and the impact it can have on our lives.
Grade "A" Living is made up of four core pillars: attitude, athleticism, accomplishment, and association. In this episode, we'll take a quick look into the third pillar - association. We'll examine what it means and the impact it can have on our lives.
Grade "A" Living is made up of four core pillars: attitude, athleticism, accomplishment, and association. In this episode, we'll take a quick look into the second pillar - athleticism. We'll examine what it means and the impact it can have on our lives.
Grade "A" Living is made up of four core pillars: attitude, athleticism, accomplishment, and association. In this episode, we'll take a quick look into the first pillar - attitude. We'll examine what it means and the impact it can have on our lives.
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