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The Power of No:  How To Transform Your Life With ONE Word

1.  Priorities and Goals 

Get crystal clear on your most important priorities and goals in the areas of health, work, wealth, relationships, and happiness. And say no to almost everything else. 

“The difference between successful people and really successful people, is that really successful people say no to almost everything.“   -Warren Buffet 

“What is the one thing I can do such that by doing it everything else will become easier or unnecessary?” -Gary Keller, author of The One Thing, billionaire cofounder of Keller Williams real estate

“Very few things matter.  But they matter enormously.  Concentrate on the things that are most important.”  -Richard Koch, author of The 80/20 Principle 

2.  You’re Only Responsible For Your Own Success and Happiness, And It Doesn’t Matter What Anyone Thinks Of You

A.  You are only responsible for your own success and happiness. You are not responsible for the success and happiness of anyone else.  

B.  As long as you 1) are giving your best effort each day, 2) not harming anyone, and 3) are useful to the vital few most important people in your life, it doesn’t matter what anyone thinks of you when you tell them no. 

“Our job is to love others AND not care what they think of us.” -Dr. Michael Gervais 

“Don’t make other people’s problems your own. I thought this was revolutionary. When we assume someone else’s problem, we do both parties a disservice. We burden ourselves, and we take away the other person’s opportunity for growth. The key is finding ways to support the person without taking ownership of the problem.”  -Greg McKeown

3.  No, because…

When you tell someone no, give them a reason:  “No, because _____.  Keep it brief and bright. Brief = short and to the point. Bright =  positive and polite.  And do not apologize for saying no. 

“A person’s success in life can visually be measured by the number of uncomfortable conversations he/she is willing to have.”  -Tim Ferriss

“When we say no, after the initial, short-term annoyance, disappointment, or anger of the other person wears off, the respect kicks in.  When we push back effectively, it shows people that your time is highly valuable.  It distinguishes the professional from the amateur.  Part of living the way of the Essentialist is realizing that respect is far more valuable than popularity in the long run.”  -Greg McKeown

The Power of No Library 

1.  The One Thing by Gary Keller

2.  Essentialism by Greg McKeown

3.  15 Secrets Successful People Know About Time Management by Kevin Kruse

The Power of No Key Principle:  The 80/20 Principle by Richard Koch

I am a high-performance specialist and 7x author who helps successful people achieve life-changing goals both personally and professionally. My clients include CEOs, entrepreneurs, executives, doctors, law enforcement leaders, professional athletes and professional entertainers.

To work with me to dramatically improve your performance, achieve breakthrough goals, and transform your life, message me here or go to coachajmadden.com. 

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Best-In-Class Reviews:  Gatorz Wraptor Tactical Hand Crafted Military Sunglasses and Aviator Sunglasses by Randolph Engineering 


Gatorz Wraptor Tactical Hand Crafted Military Sunglasses

American Made

Lifetime frame warranty 

Machined Aluminum Frames

Made for outdoorsman, tactical operators, and first responders 

Sturdy

Built to last

Highly adjustable 

Comfortable 

Wider area of coverage for the eyes 

Clarity of the lens is incredible 

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Aviator Sunglasses, Matte Chrome, Classic, Polarized by Randolph Engineering 

Designed specifically for the military, Battle-Tested by the U.S. Military - From Fighter Pilots to Naval Captains, Randolph Authentic Aviators have been worn by the best for over 40 years.

Pilot issue sunglasses

GUARANTEED FOR LIFE

American made, designed and crafted in Randolph, Massachusetts. 

Handcrafted in their USA factory over 6 weeks with 200 steps

Highest quality material

Fit great

Incredible visual clarity 

Hand tooled 

Family-owned and operated, handcrafting the finest eyewear with top-grade materials, with relentless attention to detail, since 1973. We are honored to be the sunglass choice worn by pilots, icons, legends, and stars across the globe.

Tom Cruise  wears Randolph Aviator sunglasses and Randolph Concorde sunglasses daily and in the movies American Made and Oblivion

Jamie Foxx wears Randolph Intruder sunglasses in Project Power.

Demi Moore  wears Randolph Aviator Fusion sunglasses in Corporate Animals.

Jerry Seinfeld  wears Randolph Aviator sunglasses in Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

Damian Lewis  wears Randolph Aviator sunglasses in  Billions

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Brief, Bright, Back To The Future:  How To Think And Speak Like Best In The World

1.  Brief

Be short and to the point, keep your communications concise:  text messages of one sentence or less, emails of five sentences or less, one-on-one conversations of five minutes or less, meetings of fifteen minutes or less

What to avoid:  over-explaining, having unnecessarily long one-on-one conversations and meetings, sending unnecessarily long text messages and emails 

“Long-windedness can be perceived as indecisiveness. And it cost you respect and trust.  Speed is as important as content.  You have to be quick today.  Concise communication is really what we have to be thinking about.”  -Dr. Alan Weiss

2.  Bright

Use positive, solution-oriented, continuous improvement-minded language 

What to avoid:  gossiping, complaining, criticizing, condemning, blaming, venting 

“The best CEOs don’t complain.  I’ve known Alan Mullally (Ford Motor Company) and Francis Hesselbein (Girl Scouts) for over 30 years.  I’ve never heard them whine, I’ve never heard them complain, I’ve never heard them say “poor me”.  Never.  They say, “I am up, I’m positive, life is good, let’s make the best of every day”.”  -Dr. Marshall Goldsmith 

3.  Back To The Future

Hold future-focused discussions

What to avoid:  long history lessons, backstories, archeological digs, long narratives, and “he said, she said” conversations

“The athletic champions, the high achievers, they rarely talk about what they have done in the past. They talk about what they are going to do.  The athletic champions, they don’t talk about what they won last year, they talk about “this year they want to win it”.”  -Gunnar Peterson, former director of strength and endurance for the L.A. Lakers


I am a performance enhancement specialist and 7x author who helps successful people achieve life-changing goals both personally and professionally. My clients include CEOs, entrepreneurs, executives, doctors, law enforcement leaders, professional athletes and professional entertainers.

To work with me to dramatically improve your performance, achieve breakthrough goals, and transform your life, message me here or go to coachajmadden.com. 

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Level-10 Thinking:  How To Elevate Your Mind And Think Like The Best In The World 

1.  Take 100% responsibility.  No blame, no excuses.

2.  Choose positive words.  No Mindless Negativity:  gossiping, complaining, blaming, criticizing, condemning, venting. Focus on kindness and forgiveness.  Anger and resentment is like taking poison and expecting the other person to die.

3.  Be the ultimate simplifier.  Relentlessly prioritize the one most important thing.

4.  Focus on solutions, not problems.

5.  Focus on what you can control and ignore what you can’t.

6.  Choose a positive interpretation and response to every situation.  There is no such thing as a problem; everything that happens is simply an opportunity to learn and grow. 

7.  Focus on the present and the process, not the past or the outcome.

8.  Run towards the fear.  Make the emotionally most difficult choice.

9.  Amplify the good.  Focus on your strengths, what you’ve done well, and what you’re grateful for.

10.  Have a continuous improvement mindset.  Be curious and coachable.  Be an expert listener.  Be able to think different and change your mind when you receive better information. Endlessly seek feedback.  Never stop learning and growing.


⭐️⭐️⭐️Three Ways To Dramatically Improve Your Level-10 Thinking 
1.  Choose the one principle you need to improve the most, and read the best of the best books on that tool for 5 to 15 minutes, five days a week.
2.  Create one to three Power Tools (affirmations/mantras) that will remind you of the principle, and write down and/or recite those Power Tools daily.  
3.  Recruit one person professionally and one person personally to call you out on the spot whenever you are speaking in a way that is not Level-10 in terms of your one principle you are working to improve.

⭐️⭐️⭐️Level-10 Library⭐️⭐️⭐️
⭐️The Success Principles by Jack Canfield
⭐️Your True Home by Thich Nhat Hanh
⭐️The One Thing by Gary Keller
⭐️Essentialism by Greg McKeown
⭐️15 Secrets Success People Know About Time Management by Kevin Kruse
⭐️The 80/20 Principle by Richard Koch 
⭐️Relentless Solution Focus by Dr. Jason Selk
⭐️Learned Excellence by Dr. Eric Potterat
⭐️Stop Overthinking by Nick Trenton
⭐️The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday
⭐️Reframe Your Brain by Scott Adams
⭐️Right Now by Steve Chandler
⭐️The Charisma Myth by Olivia Fox Cabane
⭐️Fearless by Steve Chandler
⭐️The 50th Law by Robert Greene
⭐️Elite Minds by Stan Beecham
⭐️The Confident Mind by Dr. Nate Zinsser
⭐️Stay Sane In An Insane World by Greg Harden
⭐️The Success Principles Workbook by Jack Canfield


I am a performance enhancement specialist and 7x author who helps successful people achieve life-changing goals both personally and professionally. My clients include CEOs, entrepreneurs, executives, doctors, law enforcement leaders, professional athletes and professional entertainers.

To work with me to dramatically improve your performance, achieve breakthrough goals, and transform your life, message me here or go to coachajmadden.com. 

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Elev-Eight:  Eight Questions That Will Elevate Your World 

If you ask, answer, and take action on these eight questions, you can overcome your #1 challenge, improve something you want to improve, and/or achieve a life-changing goal.

1.  THE ELEVATION QUESTION:  What would the highest and best version of myself do?

The Hero Code by Admiral William McRaven

2.  THE ADVICE QUESTION:  What advice would I give someone who is in the exact same situation I am?

The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday

3.  THE ONE THING QUESTION:  What is the one most important thing I could do?

The One Thing by Gary Keller

4.  THE CONFIDENCE QUESTION:  What were the most confident, fearless version of myself do?

The Charisma Myth by Olivia Fox Cabane

5.  THE GOAL QUESTION:  Is this getting me closer to my goals or farther away?

The Success Principles Workbook by Jack Canfield
 
6.  THE THOUGHT QUESTION:  Is this thought helping me or hurting me?

Relentless Solution Focus by Dr. Jason Selk 

7.  THE DOCUMENTARY QUESTION:  Imagine that a documentary crew filmed me all day long…would I be proud to share the movie with the world? 

The Success Principles by Jack Canfield

8.  THE JOY-GROWTH QUESTION:  Does this bring me joy and/or growth?  Apply this to people, places, things, work, and activities.

15 Secrets Successful People Know About Time Management by Kevin Kruse


I am a performance enhancement specialist and 7x author who helps successful people achieve life-changing goals both personally and professionally. My clients include CEOs, business owners, executives, surgeons, professional athletes, and professional entertainers.

To work with me to dramatically improve your performance, achieve breakthrough goals, and transform your life, message me here or go to coachajmadden.com. 

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10 Life Lessons From 10 Years In Business (In 10 Minutes)

1.  Everyone has something they are naturally good at, love to work at, and love to learn about.  Find a way for people to pay you to do THAT.  Plus, if you don’t love what you do, you will NEVER truly be great at it.

2.  If you really want to be great at something, you must join and pay your dues to the 10 Year Club: Ten years, one thing, and a “get one percent better than yesterday” commitment.

3.  The ONLY way to be successful in business is to aim and strive to be best-in-class through a 100% commitment to excellence and service in everything you do. How you do anything is how you do everything.

4.  Figure out who the Mount Rushmore is of your field and study them religiously and relentlessly. Very very few people will do this, and if you do, it will give you an almost unfair competitive advantage. It is also the fastest and ONLY shortcut to success.

5.  If you don’t 100% commit to learning how to market and sell, you should go work for someone else who does (thank you Dr. Alan Weiss).

6.  Surround yourself with positive, supportive people who also challenge you to be better and tell you when you’re being an idiot (thank you Kelly, Mike, and Katie). 

7.  Be your own best friend and positive coach. If you don’t believe in yourself no one else will.

8.  Remind yourself of all the things you are doing well, and also ask yourself “What is the one Most important thing I could be doing better?”.  The first is about confidence.  The second is about humility.  Both are necessary to achieve the highest levels of success. Plus, no one wants to be around a delusional jerk who thinks they are perfect and know everything.

9.  Keep a relentless solution focus (thank you Dr. Jason Selk).  Don’t whine and complain when things go wrong.  It does nothing to improve anything.  Plus no one wants to hear it…they’ve got problems of their own. Relentlessly focus on solutions and everything will be OK.

10.  Give back to those who are less fortunate than you (thank you Mom and Dad). You didn’t get to where you are without help from others. So be kind and useful.

Three lifechanging books

-The Success Principles Workbook by Jack Canfield

-Relentless Solution Focus by Dr. Jason Selk

-The Charima Myth by Olivia Fox Cabane

I am a performance enhancement specialist and 7x author who helps successful people achieve life-changing goals both personally and professionally. My clients include CEOs, business owners, executives, surgeons, professional athletes, and professional entertainers.

To work with me to dramatically improve your performance, achieve breakthrough goals, and transform your life, message me here or go to coachajmadden.com. 

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#25 Chief Adam Salyards on Leadership—Master SWAT Operator, Advanced Sniper, Leadership and Mental Performance Coach

What we discuss:

-It’s what you do every that is most important 

-Become a Master Operator (10 years of solid experience and growth)

-Repetition, routine, reputation 

-Mind your mindset, mindset matters!

-Focus on positivity 

-Learn from great teachers, never stop learning 

-You win or you learn

-Leadership is everything, everything rises and falls with leadership 

-Have a great morning routine 

-Always go back to the basics and fundamentals 

Chief Salyards Tactical Leadership Methodology 👇

T–7:  Seven Rules of Tactical Leadership
1. Achieve-Master Operator (Master the Basics-Never Stop Learning)
2. Pickup the Brass (Lead by Example and Do the Job Your Team Needs You to Do)
3. Be Courageous in Duty (Service Above Self)
4. Have a Drone View and Front Site Focus (Big Mission
and Small Mission Set Focus)
5. Bang Some Doors and Run Towards the Gunfire
(Have a Sense of Urgency and Eliminate the Threat)
6. Master the Debrief (Communicate with the Team– Focus on Improvement.)
7. Strengthen Your Tacital Wellness (FITISBG-Fitness is Big)

7-Strong:  Seven Steps to Tactical Wellness and Peak- Performance (Fit Is Big)
Fuel Your Body
Improve Your Physicality
Train Your Brain
Invest in Your Spirituality 
Sleep More
Better Your Relationships 
Go Back To Your Why


I am a performance enhancement specialist and 7x author who helps successful people achieve life-changing goals both personally and professionally. My clients include CEOs and executives, business owners, doctors, law enforcement leadership, professional athletes and professional entertainers.

To work with me to dramatically improve your performance, achieve breakthrough goals, and transform your life, message me here or go to coachajmadden.com. 

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The Elevation Log:  Dramatically Increase Your Success, Confidence, and Happiness With One Simple Tool

Each day, take three minutes and write down: 

⭐️1.  3 things you’re GRATEFUL for 

⭐️2.  3 things you did WELL in the last 24 hours

⭐️3.  Your one most important GOAL in the areas of Health, Work/Wealth, and Relationships 

People who write down their goals are 9x (900%) more likely to achieve their goals than those who don't. 

-David Kohl, professor emeritus Virginia Tech University

⭐️4.  Your top three MOST IMPORTANT TASKS for the day both personally and professionally.

⭐️5.  Your top one to three POWER TOOLS, examples:  

Be your own best friend (Dr. Gio Valiante)

Always behave confidently (Brian Cain)

Be where your feet are (Brian Cain)

Breath in positivity (Mark Divine)

One Day, One Lifetime (Mark Divine)

I can handle it! (Dr. Susan Jeffers)

Relentless Solution Focus (Dr. Jason Selk)

Be happy now (Dr. Marshall Goldsmith)

Attitude of gratitude (Brian Cain)

Ask for help (John Spence)

-A positive mindset can increase your lifespan by up to 7 years.

-85% of people who have a positive mindset on life experience significantly less depression and anxiety.

-87% of people with positive mindsets are more likely to live healthier lifestyles and make better choices for their health.

I am a performance enhancement specialist and 7x author who helps successful people achieve life-changing goals both personally and professionally. My clients include CEOs and executives, business owners, doctors, law enforcement leadership, professional athletes and professional entertainers.

To work with me to dramatically improve your performance, achieve breakthrough goals, and transform your life, message me here or go to coachajmadden.com. 

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How To Change Your Life In 30 Seconds 


1.  Presence

Breath in for six seconds, hold for two seconds, breathe out for seven seconds

 2.  Posture

Do one of the following for 10 seconds

Confidence:  Stand up straight

Presence:  Pay attention to the bottom of your feet 

Peacefulness and Calm:  Relax your face and shoulders 

Happiness:  Smile


3.  Positivity

Recite your power tools in your mind

Confidence:  
Be your own best friend (Dr. Gio Valiante)
Always behave confidently (Brian Cain)

Presence:  
Be where your feet are (Brian Cain)
Breath in positivity (Mark Divine)

Peacefulness and Calm:
I can handle it! (Dr. Susan Jeffers)
Relentless Solution Focus (Dr. Jason Selk)

Happiness:  
Be happy now (Dr. Marshall Goldsmith)
Attitude of gratitude (Brian Cain)



I am a performance enhancement specialist and 7x author who helps successful people achieve life-changing goals both personally and professionally. My clients include CEOs and executives, business owners, doctors, law enforcement leadership, professional athletes and professional entertainers.

To work with me to dramatically improve your performance, achieve breakthrough goals, and transform your life, message me here or go to coachajmadden.com. 

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How To Become Respected And Admired 

1.  Be early for commitments. 

2.  Do what you say you’re going to do when you say you’re going to do it.

3.  Respond quickly and positively to phone calls, text messages and emails from friends, family, and colleagues.

4.  Do a little extra, go above and beyond, overdeliver.

5.  Be short to the point with your words.  

6.  Be extremely positive and polite and avoid Mindless Negativity:  gossiping, complaining, blaming, criticizing, condemning, venting.

7.  Be direct and brutally honest.

“Do common things uncommonly well.  When you do common things uncommonly well, then you show up as uncommon.”  -Mark Divine, ret. Navy SEAL Commander

I am a performance enhancement specialist and 7x author who helps successful people achieve life-changing goals both personally and professionally. My clients include CEOs and executives, business owners, doctors, law enforcement leadership, professional athletes and professional entertainers.

To work with me to dramatically improve your performance, achieve breakthrough goals, and transform your life, message me here or go to coachajmadden.com. 

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