I have struggled to place a greater value on processor results. I can recognize the value of results because if you have a goal in mind, reaching that goal is of utmost importance. However, the argument can be made that being solely goal focused relies on external factors. And being process focused places a higher importance on the discipline of performing the necessary daily activities to be your best. 

Dave and I spoke at length about his writing process. A process that has made him a #1 international best selling author. He talked about learning to embrace the monotony of performing an important task everyday from his experience in the US Marine Corps. He attributes the discipline to his success as an author and an individual. 

What are your goals? More importantly, what are you doing on a daily basis to bring the goals to reality? 

My problem with being results driven is that when you acheive your initial result, do you simply stop? I believe that if you have process put in place, you are capable of surpassing expectations you have for yourself. 

You should be results-driven, but don’t stop when you receive a positive result. Continue to build processes and maintain discipline to harness a relentless work ethic. And you will continue to grow and build unprecedented results.

David Richards is an international best-selling author, life strategist, and yoga instructor. He spent his early childhood living in various parts of the United States and three years living on the island of Okinawa, Japan. After graduating with a bachelor's degree in English, he was commissioned as an officer in the Marines.  He earned two Masters degrees while on active duty and was part of the initial landing force in Somalia in support of Operation RESTORE HOPE.

Down to earth, insightful, and sometimes silly, he blends elements of yoga with quantum physics to bring the esoteric together with the practical.  In doing this, David helps people see past their limitations and embrace their true potential.

Questions Asked:

• Did you always want to be a writer?
• Did you choose to go into the Marines because it aligned with a greater purpose in your life?
• What was it like spending part of your childhood in Japan?
• How has spirituality and yoga impacted your life?
• How are Christianity and Buddhism similar and how do they intersect in your life?
• How did spirituality make you a better marine?
• What did the Marines teach you about being successful in your life?
• What little habits are needed to be successful?
• Should you align your purpose with your actions even if it creates problems for you?
• How important is collaboration?
• How important is health and wellness to overall success?
• Why is it important to do hard things?
• What have you failed at?
• What is so important about the ability to perform a rewrite or pivot?
• How has humility served you?
• How do you balance deadlines and quality?
• If you could have a drink with anyone, who would it be, what would you drink, and why?
• What would the subtitle of your autobiography be?

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