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When someone tells us to keep going, to keep pushing it, saying things will eventually get better, is when we tend to resist it the most.

We are already in a bad spot, everything seems to be falling a part. We’re paddling agains’t tidal waves, our little boat is hardly afloat.

I know how it feels, but this is exactly when you should paddle even harder. And yes, keep pushing!

This is just a season, and it will pass.

It may feel like you are going to be stuck in this bad season forever. But this is not true.

Remember when you were younger, and you had to face a huge problem?

Try looking back now, you may even giggle realizing how that monster of a problem looks like a tiny puppy now.

You will never get rid of bad seasons, challenges and problems in life. But as you progress, as you learn and grow, you will get better at dealing with the adversities.

So, yes… keep pushing!

Things really will get better.

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Investing in yourself goes way beyond the monetary value.

There are many great ways to invest in ourselves.

And the good news is that you don’t need to spend a lot of money.

There are plenty of rich people lacking investment in themselves.

The investment varies, but it could be as simple as reading a book per month, or dedicating time to take care of your body.

A really nice way to invest in yourself, is to separate a bit of money each month. This money should be spent specifically on some kind of activity, event or physical goodies that will make yourself a better person.

I trust you will know the best way to invest in yourself.

I believe we should continuously invest and dedicate time to better ourselves.

This is not a selfish concept. Some people might think different, they want to save the world. They want to help every single person around them.

And that’s a noble cause. Try investing in yourself first, it will make the quest of helping others much easier, and natural.

If you don’t invest in yourself, who will?

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Failure is a topic that I used to avoid at all costs. Even talking about it was painful to me.

I had the wrong mindset.

Today I know failure is part of the equation. It’s safe to say that there’s no way to achieve anything remarkable in life without having failed.

We all fail.

Even the people you admire have failed, and will possibly fail again.

We as a society, have this insane belief that we are not supposed to fail.

Don’t be scared of going after what you want. Don’t fail by default.

When you fail, keep your head up. Take note of what you did wrong, next time you will fail better.

Keep going, keep failing.

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Today I want to talk about something that used to be a recurring thought of mine, the “I’m too old now” mentality.

This is one of the biggest villains when it comes to chasing your dreams.

Of course there are certain things that I can’t do. I’m currently 35. And I know that it’s too late for me to become a fighter jet pilot, or an astronaut.

And that’s fine.

But I also know it isn’t too late to start doing a lot of other activities. Such as write a book, travel more, learn other languages, get married, the list is endless.

This also applies to career changes.

Did you know that the world-famous actor, Harrison Ford, used to be terrified of standing up in front of an audience? He was told that he would never make it in the acting business.

He used to work as a carpenter. That’s how he met the director George Lucas, building cabinets for his home.

We all know the rest of the story.

You can accomplish extraordinary things in life, it doesn’t matter how old you are.

All you have to do is get started!

Believe in yourself, have an open mind. Keep making progress, and never forget to always have an attitude of gratitude.

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Setting goals is something I was really terrible at. And when you’re terrible at setting goals, you are likely not going to reach them.

I’ve read many blog posts and books on goal setting. And still couldn’t get it right.

So then I’ve decided to change from goals to to-do lists. And this is basically how this very own podcast was born.

I just decided to start, and then started. As simple as it sounds. I needed no permission from others, I didn’t need to do a course, and I certainly didn’t need to be an expert or guru.

All I needed was to give myself permission to do it, and actually get my butt on the chair and get that first episode done.

Once you get started, it’s much harder to quit.

That’s my tip for today, dissolve big goals into bite sized to-do lists. And of course, actually start taking action!

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90% of the people asking this question have no idea what personal development is.

They have this false belief that personal development is for the likes of Gandhi, Eckhart Tolle, Buddha.

They believe you must become the saint figure in order to learn how to become a better person. Which quickly translates into not having fun.

If I like drinking beer with my friends, or clubbing every Saturday night. How can I carry this flag?

The answer is simple, you don’t have to carry anything at all.

Personal development is all about getting to know yourself, and learning how to be ok with who you are. There’s absolutely no need to be the saint figure, there’s no need to try to be something you are not.

So when I get asked this question, I usually reply with another question:

Do you feel like you already know everything there is to know about yourself?

The answer is usually a moment of silence, which speaks for itself.

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Today I’m going to tell you something that has the potential to change your life, are you ready?

Today is the best time to start on a diet, start a new hobby, move to a new place, end a relationship, take a vacation, find a new job…

Whatever it is, it doesn’t matter. Stop avoiding doing what you have to do.

I know it may be something that makes you uncomfortable, it may be something that will bring other people down. It may even be something that will cause you pain and discomfort.

This is all part of the deal. Embrace the temporary pain, face it.

It’s a temporary discomfort. When we keep postponing our to-dos, we drain huge amounts of energy. On the long run, this is absolutely devastating, mentally and even physically.

Go ahead and pick one thing you’re avoiding and get it done, today!

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There are certain topics that I refuse to discuss online. Politics, sports and religion are sitting at the top of that list of forbidden topics.

I do, however, talk about spirituality.

With that being said, I want to recommend a really nice book, and movie. It’s called The Shift – Taking your life from ambition to meaning, from Dr. Wayne Dyer.

This book is responsible for a major mindset shift, I can honestly say it has changed my life. The movie is also great.

But I recommend you to read the book first.

If you are open-minded, do yourself a favor and grab a copy of the book, AND the movie.

It really doesn’t matter what your religious beliefs are.

I would love to hear your thoughts on the book, or movie. Let me know if you read it.

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Take care, stay active, stay positive!

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Oftentimes we get our heads stuck in the past. We think of what could have been.

What if we did things differently?

I’m not going to talk about the past, because I talked about it back in episode 15.

Today I want to talk about the present, this moment… the now!

I know that when you hear someone saying that you should focus on the NOW, it may sound too new age for some people. But whether you believe it or not, it’s all there is. This moment.

We don’t have tomorrow, we don’t even have the next 5 minutes. We simply don’t know what’s coming. No one does.

What we can, and should do, is to focus on how to make the present moment better.

Worrying about the future or regretting the past, does absolutely nothing for your present self.

Do the best you can with what you have today. Don’t wait, there are no guarantees.

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Take care, stay active, stay positive!

“Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.”

I love this quote! Traveling is so incredible, that even when it’s bad, it’s awesome!

The experiences from traveling are always remarkable. I always cringe when I hear a story along the lines of how someone has never left their hometown, state, or country.

I understand it can be quite complicated to plan an out of the country trip, you may be short on cash, specially if the plan is to bring the family along.

But to tell me you never left your hometown, or state? That’s just crazy. I’m sorry, but there’s no way you can come up with an excuse for that.

If that’s your case, I’m really sorry for you. You’re missing out on one of the most amazing things in this life, which is traveling. Meeting new cultures, places, and people who will change you forever.

If you ever have the opportunity to live, or spend at least a few months in a different country, please do yourself a favor and go! Yes, there are difficulties and challenges. But the experience is always worth it, trust me.

Don’t risk regretting it later!

I’m Rod Gomes and I’ll come back with another 1 minute tip soon.

Take care, stay active, stay positive!