April Garcia's PivotMe

In this motivating episode of PivotMe, April listeners to stop waiting for the new year to restart their goals. With just 69 days left before the end of the year, April explains why now is the perfect time to jump back into motion. Forget about waiting until January 1st—small steps today can create the momentum needed to carry you through to success in the remaining days of the year.

• Why You Don't Need to Wait Until January to Start Over: Understand that progress doesn't require a new year or a fresh start. April encourages you to tap into the power of now, and explains why the end of the year is a great time to reignite your goals.

• How to Create Momentum and Motivation: April debunks the myth that you need a massive burst of inspiration to get started. Learn how small steps towards your goals can create momentum, which will carry you through to the finish line.

• The Importance of Building Habits Towards Progress, Not Perfection: Get practical advice on how to focus on consistent progress rather than the unrealistic goal of perfection. By taking one small action every day, you'll build sustainable habits that keep you moving forward.

Key Moments:

• [3:18] - You don't need to wait until January 1st; start creating motivation and magic right now.
• [4:11] - Why now is the time to get moving on the goals you set at the start of the year.
• [6:44] - Take a small step today toward the goal you set back in January.
• [8:46] - Progress comes from building habits, not striving for perfection.

• "If we make progress on our goals now, that momentum is going to carry us through to the end of the year." — April Garcia
• "You can create motivation and magic anytime, you don't have to wait until January 1st." — April Garcia

April wraps up this episode by encouraging listeners to stop waiting for a perfect moment and instead take action now. With just a small step towards your goals, you can build enough momentum to finish the year strong. Don't let the next 84 days slip away—start today, build consistent habits, and watch how much progress you can make before the year ends.

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Would you like to know more about being coached by April? Are you read to take your business or life to the next level? With her extensive experience and deep understanding, April will provide invaluable insights, tailored advice, and targeted coaching to help you optimize your performance.

Whether you need guidance on performance, leadership, team dynamics, sales strategies, or personal development, April will be by your side helping you to achieve extraordinary results. Book a FREE 20 minute call with April at www.theaprilgarcia.com

👉👉 Connect with me here:

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In this episode April breaks down the SAVERS morning routine from Miracle Morning for Entrepreneurs by Hal Elrod and Cameron Herold. This simple yet powerful routine has been practiced by millions and is designed to set the tone for a productive and intentional day. April shares her personal morning routine, including kettlebells and affirmations, while offering practical advice on why mornings matter and how to create a routine that fits you.

• Why a Morning Routine is Crucial for Success: Discover how a structured morning helps you take control of your day, instead of letting the day control you. April explains how chaotic mornings can lead to chaotic days and why setting a routine gives you a sense of calm and purpose.

• How to Build a 6-Minute Morning Routine: Short on time? No problem! Learn how to implement the SAVERS method in as little as six minutes to change your day—and ultimately your life.

• The SAVERS Method (From Miracle Morning for Entrepreneurs): April breaks down each of the six steps to guide you through creating your own routine:

  • S - Silence (Start with meditation or quiet time)
  • A - Affirmations (Declare your goals and positive intentions)
  • V - Visualization (Mentally picture your success)
  • E - Exercise (Get your body moving, even if it's brief)
  • R - Reading (Feed your mind with a few pages of a book)
  • S - Scribe (Journal or jot down your thoughts)

• April's Personal Morning Routine: In addition to the SAVERS method, April shares how kettlebells and affirmations are key parts of her routine. She emphasizes that while success correlates with routines, it's important to find what works for you.

April wraps up the episode by encouraging listeners to personalize their morning routine, recognizing that there are key habits linked to success, but ultimately, it's about creating a routine that you'll actually enjoy. Whether you're following Hal Elrod's SAVERS method or crafting your own approach, the goal is to start your day with purpose and set yourself up for success.

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Would you like to know more about being coached by April? Are you read to take your business or life to the next level? With her extensive experience and deep understanding, April will provide invaluable insights, tailored advice, and targeted coaching to help you optimize your performance.

Whether you need guidance on performance, leadership, team dynamics, sales strategies, or personal development, April will be by your side helping you to achieve extraordinary results. Book a FREE 20 minute call with April at www.theaprilgarcia.com

👉👉 Connect with me here:

Website: https://www.theaprilgarcia.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AprilGarciaPivotMe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theAprilGarcia/

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In today's episode, April delves into a powerful concept from Jim Collins' book Built to Last—The Genius of the AND, Not the Tyranny of the OR. This mindset encourages us to reject limiting beliefs that force us to choose between two seemingly conflicting options. Instead, we are challenged to find ways to integrate both. Whether it's balancing work and family, professional growth and personal health, or pursuing success without compromising values, this episode is all about finding harmony between priorities.

Key Points:

• The Genius of the AND Explained: April introduces the idea of embracing the AND, allowing both choices to coexist. She refers to Jim Collins' quote: "Builders of greatness reject the tyranny of the OR and embrace the genius of the AND." April explains how this principle applies not only to business but to our personal lives, too.

• Examples of the Tyranny of the OR: April shares examples where people feel trapped in making exclusive decisions:

  • I can scale my business OR be a present parent.
  • I can work out daily OR drop my kids off at school.
  • I can grow professionally OR have free time.

• Personal Story of Breaking the OR Mentality: April recounts her own experience of being stuck in the mindset that she could either scale her business or be a present parent. She describes how she shifted her thinking to embrace the AND, finding ways to do both.

• Client Story – Kyle's Struggle: April shares a story of her client Kyle, a business owner who believed he couldn't scale his business and be a good father at the same time. This belief stemmed from past trauma when working a corporate job, where he constantly felt like he was failing both as an employee and as a parent. By helping Kyle identify the fear behind his resistance to scaling, April was able to show him how it's possible to grow his business and still be present for his son.

• Asking the Right Questions: April emphasizes the importance of asking yourself: "What would need to be true for me to do both?" This question helps to dismantle the OR mentality and opens up possibilities for integrating both goals.

• Reclaiming Power by Living in the AND: By choosing to live in the AND, we take control of our lives and stop running from our fears. We can design our lives in ways that allow us to have both, whether it's business success AND family time, health AND career growth, or any other combination that feels impossible.

April wraps up the episode by challenging listeners to identify where they are stuck in the tyranny of the OR and to start asking the hard question: "What would need to be true for me to have BOTH?" Living in the AND isn't just a business principle—it's a life principle. By adopting this mindset, we reclaim our power and design lives that are aligned with our biggest dreams and goals.

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Would you like to know more about being coached by April? Are you read to take your business or life to the next level? With her extensive experience and deep understanding, April will provide invaluable insights, tailored advice, and targeted coaching to help you optimize your performance.

Whether you need guidance on performance, leadership, team dynamics, sales strategies, or personal development, April will be by your side helping you to achieve extraordinary results. Book a FREE 20 minute call with April at www.theaprilgarcia.com

👉👉 Connect with me here:

Website: https://www.theaprilgarcia.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AprilGarciaPivotMe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theAprilGarcia/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theaprilgarcia

In today's episode, April challenges listeners to rethink their approach to life's most daunting challenges by asking one powerful question: "What would have to be true for this to be simple?" Whether you're struggling with debt, overwhelmed by work projects, or feeling stuck in your business, this episode teaches you how to break down seemingly insurmountable tasks and find a clearer path forward. Simplicity isn't always easy, but it's often the key to unlocking your next move.

• Reframing Your Challenges: April discusses how asking "What would have to be true for this to be simple?" can instantly shift your mindset from overwhelmed to empowered.

• Debt Reframe Example: April shares a story about a business owner buried in $400,000 of debt. By focusing on his most profitable service, they turned a massive debt problem into a clear sales goal.

• Stop Overcomplicating Your Life: We often make problems harder than they need to be. April emphasizes that we can simplify challenges by focusing on the core tasks that make the biggest impact. Don't confuse "simple" with "easy."

• Tackling Beliefs that Complicate Solutions: Many of our challenges aren't hard because they are objectively difficult but because our beliefs complicate them. April discusses how beliefs can keep us stuck in unnecessary complexity, and how adopting new, empowering beliefs can make things simple.

• Practical Examples: April shares actionable stories, like how knowing the right person can simplify a big opportunity or how focusing on one service can pay off large debt.

Life is full of challenges that seem complex, but more often than not, the solutions are simple if we change the way we think about them. April encourages listeners to ask themselves, "What would have to be true for this to be simple?" as a tool to unlock creative solutions, reduce stress, and make meaningful progress in their lives. Simplicity is not always easy, but it is always within reach if you're willing to reframe your approach.

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Would you like to know more about being coached by April? Are you read to take your business or life to the next level? With her extensive experience and deep understanding, April will provide invaluable insights, tailored advice, and targeted coaching to help you optimize your performance.

Whether you need guidance on performance, leadership, team dynamics, sales strategies, or personal development, April will be by your side helping you to achieve extraordinary results. Book a FREE 20 minute call with April at www.theaprilgarcia.com

👉👉 Connect with me here:

Website: https://www.theaprilgarcia.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AprilGarciaPivotMe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theAprilGarcia/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theaprilgarcia

Are you getting sidetracked by easier goals that don't lead to your long-term vision? It's not that you lack motivation—it's that there's often a clearer path to a lesser goal. In this episode, April dives into how we can stay focused on our big goals and not get distracted by the more convenient, but less impactful, tasks that pop up every day. Learn how to establish your "One Move" that aligns with your 3-year vision and make sure that's where your effort goes.

• Motivation isn't the problem: April explains that most people are willing to work and put in the reps—but often towards the wrong goals. The real issue is how we focus our energy on a clearer path to lesser goals.
• The One Move: Instead of chasing smaller, more convenient goals, April discusses how to identify the One Move—the action that will get you closer to your ultimate 3-year vision.
• Ben Hardy's Insight: April references Ben Hardy's idea of focusing on future self and making decisions that serve your long-term vision. Lesser goals can feel productive but don't move you toward your highest potential.
• Client Story (David's Routine): April shares a story about David, one of her clients, who transformed his productivity by dedicating his mornings to himself—coffee, journaling, and training—before starting his day. This simple routine helped him gain clarity and stay on track with his bigger goals.
• Avoiding the Distraction of Easy Wins: April breaks down how our brains are wired to seek immediate rewards, and why that often leads us down the path of easier, less meaningful goals.

Don't let a clearer path to a lesser goal derail your 3-year vision. Motivation isn't the issue; it's about focusing on the right goals. Identify your One Move and make sure your daily actions align with your future self. Avoid the trap of small, easy wins that pull you off course. Recommit to the big goals, and create habits that support them.

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Would you like to know more about being coached by April? Are you read to take your business or life to the next level? With her extensive experience and deep understanding, April will provide invaluable insights, tailored advice, and targeted coaching to help you optimize your performance.

Whether you need guidance on performance, leadership, team dynamics, sales strategies, or personal development, April will be by your side helping you to achieve extraordinary results. Book a FREE 20 minute call with April at www.theaprilgarcia.com

👉👉 Connect with me here:

Website: https://www.theaprilgarcia.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AprilGarciaPivotMe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theAprilGarcia/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theaprilgarcia

Feeling overwhelmed and busy is a common challenge for many of us, especially when juggling multiple projects and commitments. In this episode of PivotMe, April introduces three powerful decision filters that can help you ruthlessly prioritize your tasks and regain control of your time. It's not about getting more done faster; it's about getting the right things done faster. By using these decision filters, you'll be able to identify which tasks truly need your attention and which can be delegated, delayed, or dropped altogether.

• Overwhelm and Busyness: April discusses how feeling overwhelmed often stems from taking on too many tasks without discerning which ones are truly necessary. It's crucial to decide which plates to keep spinning and which to set down.
• The 3 Decision Filters: April explains the decision filters to use every day:
  1. Does this need to be done?
  2. Does this need to be done by me?
  3. Is this a 10x or 2x opportunity?
• Academy Client Share: April shares a case study from a client in the PivotMe Academy who transformed his consulting business by applying the decision filters. By delegating time-consuming analytics and editing tasks, he freed up several hours each week and was able to take on an additional client, achieving "more money, in less time."
• Implementing the Filters: April provides practical tips on how to integrate these decision filters into your daily routine and shares common tasks that are easy to delegate or eliminate.
• Wins: The episode closes with a celebration of recent wins from the PivotMe community, reinforcing how using these decision filters has empowered listeners to reclaim their time.

Overwhelm and busyness are often the result of tackling too many unnecessary tasks. By using these three decision filters daily, you can better prioritize your to-do list, delegate when possible, and focus on opportunities that will have the most impact. Remember, productivity isn't just about doing things faster—it's about doing the right things faster. Implement these decision filters to reclaim your time and power.

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Would you like to know more about being coached by April? Are you read to take your business or life to the next level? With her extensive experience and deep understanding, April will provide invaluable insights, tailored advice, and targeted coaching to help you optimize your performance.

Whether you need guidance on performance, leadership, team dynamics, sales strategies, or personal development, April will be by your side helping you to achieve extraordinary results. Book a FREE 20 minute call with April at www.theaprilgarcia.com

👉👉 Connect with me here:

Website: https://www.theaprilgarcia.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AprilGarciaPivotMe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theAprilGarcia/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theaprilgarcia

Are you stuck trying to figure out why you haven't reached your goals yet? Success is predictable when approached strategically, and in this episode of PivotMe, April shares a game-changing formula to help you get there faster. Tune in to learn Cameron Herold's Secret Formula to Success: Focus x Faith x Effort = Success. With this quantitative approach, you'll understand how to measure and improve your likelihood of achieving your personal, business, or project goals.

• The Formula for Success: April explains the Focus x Faith x Effort = Success equation. She guides you through how to rate each factor like a percentage to predict your chances of success in any goal.
• Identifying Your Key Needle-Mover: When applying the formula, recognize which of the three factors—focus, faith, or effort—will make the biggest difference for you.
• Boosting Faith: April dives into how affirmations, visualization, and surrounding yourself with successful people can increase your faith and belief in achieving your goals.
• Raise Your Necessity: Learn how increasing the necessity or urgency to achieve your goal can amplify your chances of success.
• Choosing the Right Lever: Figure out which part of the formula you need to focus on the most to propel you toward success faster.

Success isn't a guessing game. It's about strategically working on the right levers—focus, faith, and effort. Take the time to apply this formula to your own goals, identify the weakest link, and improve it to guarantee better results. The clearer you are on where you need to put in work, the closer you'll get to reaching your dreams.

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Would you like to know more about being coached by April? Are you read to take your business or life to the next level? With her extensive experience and deep understanding, April will provide invaluable insights, tailored advice, and targeted coaching to help you optimize your performance.

Whether you need guidance on performance, leadership, team dynamics, sales strategies, or personal development, April will be by your side helping you to achieve extraordinary results. Book a FREE 20 minute call with April at www.theaprilgarcia.com

👉👉 Connect with me here:

Website: https://www.theaprilgarcia.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AprilGarciaPivotMe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theAprilGarcia/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theaprilgarcia

In today's fast-paced world, we constantly switch between different roles and environments, from work-mode to parent-mode, and everything in between. How do we manage these transitions effectively and show up as our best selves, without chasing the impossible idea of "perfect"? In this episode of PivotMe, April discusses the importance of recognizing transitional moments and being intentional in how we approach them. Learn practical strategies to navigate these shifts and set purposeful intentions for each role you play throughout the day.

• The Power of Transitional Moments: We often switch between various roles—professional, personal, leadership, and more. April explains how being mindful during these transitions can help us show up as our best selves.
• Examples of Transition: Whether it's a project manager dealing with a client or a parent switching gears from work to talking to their child, each role demands a different version of ourselves.
• Tips from Brendon Burchard's High-Performance Habits: April draws on Brendon Burchard's concept of acknowledging transitions and shares two actionable tips:
  1. Take Two Deep Breaths: Release tension from the previous role.
  2. Set an Intention: Define how you want to show up in the next role, whether it's as a leader, a parent, or a friend.
• Real-World Application: April shares humorous and real-life examples, like explaining to her child that their HOA won't allow pet donkeys. These moments illustrate the need to shift our mindset and intentions based on the roles we play.
• Execution: You'll make many transitions throughout the day—own them by consciously managing your state and setting clear intentions.

Life is full of transitions, and how you handle them can make all the difference in showing up as your best self. By taking a moment to breathe and set an intention for each role, you can navigate these transitions with purpose and clarity. Remember, you are capable of choosing how you show up—don't let old stories hold you back.

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Would you like to know more about being coached by April? Are you read to take your business or life to the next level? With her extensive experience and deep understanding, April will provide invaluable insights, tailored advice, and targeted coaching to help you optimize your performance.

Whether you need guidance on performance, leadership, team dynamics, sales strategies, or personal development, April will be by your side helping you to achieve extraordinary results. Book a FREE 20 minute call with April at www.theaprilgarcia.com

👉👉 Connect with me here:

Website: https://www.theaprilgarcia.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AprilGarciaPivotMe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theAprilGarcia/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theaprilgarcia

Who among us isn't feeling a bit out of balance these days? If you're finding it tough to stay focused on your goals, show up as your best self, and avoid getting pulled down a rabbit hole, this episode is for you. Join April as she dives into the ongoing challenge of balancing life and business. In this episode, you'll learn practical strategies to regularly check in with yourself and make adjustments that keep you moving forward. Balance isn't something you achieve once and then coast; it's an ongoing process.

• The Myth of Perfect Balance: April discusses the common misconception that once you find balance, it will last forever. In reality, life is a constant rebalancing act.
• Weekly Check-Ins: Learn the importance of a weekly review to assess where you stand. April shares practical tips on how to perform these check-ins to maintain your balance.
• Reinforcing Your Wooden Boat: Discover how to keep the different aspects of your life steady, even when some plates start to wobble. April offers advice on how to recognize when adjustments are needed.
• Wheel of Life Tool: April introduces the Wheel of Life—a tool to quantify the areas of your life that need attention. Download it for free and use it to track your progress regularly.

Balancing life and business isn't a one-time achievement; it's a continuous process. By implementing weekly check-ins and using tools like the Wheel of Life, you can make sure you're reinforcing your boat and keeping those plates spinning. Don't wait for things to fall apart—start rebalancing today.

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Would you like to know more about being coached by April? Are you read to take your business or life to the next level? With her extensive experience and deep understanding, April will provide invaluable insights, tailored advice, and targeted coaching to help you optimize your performance.

Whether you need guidance on performance, leadership, team dynamics, sales strategies, or personal development, April will be by your side helping you to achieve extraordinary results. Book a FREE 20 minute call with April at www.theaprilgarcia.com

👉👉 Connect with me here:

Website: https://www.theaprilgarcia.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AprilGarciaPivotMe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theAprilGarcia/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theaprilgarcia

Today we're talking about something that might be holding you back more than you realize—your past limp. Whether it's a physical limp or a mental one, these adjustments we make after experiencing hurt can linger long after the pain has passed. In this episode, I share my own story of how a past injury kept me limping even when the hurt was gone, and how that relates to the way we all hold onto past pain. It's time to recognize these outdated adjustments and let them go.

• April's Throwback Story: April kicks off the episode by sharing a personal story about how she developed a limp after an injury and how her brain kept the limp long after her body had healed.
• The Protection Mechanism: How we instinctively try to protect ourselves after being hurt and why these survival mechanisms can end up holding us back over time.
• Recognizing What Holds You Back: The importance of identifying the outdated behaviors or beliefs that are no longer serving you, and how they can cause you to miss out on opportunities you think you aren't ready for.
• The Journey to Rewire: April discusses the process of rewiring your mindset and behavior to walk your journey without that limp, allowing you to embrace new opportunities with confidence.

Holding onto a past limp, whether physical or emotional, can prevent you from reaching your full potential. By recognizing and letting go of these outdated adjustments, you can move forward without the unnecessary baggage. Remember, walking without a limp is worth it. Let's change the story you're telling yourself, and in doing so, change your life.

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Would you like to know more about being coached by April? Are you read to take your business or life to the next level? With her extensive experience and deep understanding, April will provide invaluable insights, tailored advice, and targeted coaching to help you optimize your performance.

Whether you need guidance on performance, leadership, team dynamics, sales strategies, or personal development, April will be by your side helping you to achieve extraordinary results. Book a FREE 20 minute call with April at www.theaprilgarcia.com

👉👉 Connect with me here:

Website: https://www.theaprilgarcia.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AprilGarciaPivotMe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theAprilGarcia/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theaprilgarcia