Clarity Compressed with Paul J. Daly

Clarity Fam,

Today I take a moment to take a moment with my 16 year old son, Myles. Having teenaged kids is fun. It helps keep me in the loop with how the minds of the next generation are shaping up. It is also rewarding to be able to have a conversation with an almost young-adult that I had a hand in raising. (Credit my wife for most of his good traits 🙂 )

We get into pop culture and his friends' perspectives on things that may confound us grown ups.

I hope it helps give you a little clarity on what those darn kids are thinking...

Pursue Clarity,

Paul
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Clarity Fam,

Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a conversation where you were talking to someone when all of a sudden you realized they weren't really paying attention and you were even a little bored with what you were saying?  I certainly have.

This week I talk about the importance and discipline of 'hearing yourself' in real time as you are talking. Why should we expect others to hear what we have to say if we can't first listen to ourselves.

I hope it brings a little perspective into your conversations as it has mine.

Pursue Clarity,

Paul
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Clarity Fam, 

I’m here in Palm Beach teaching a Creative Track and the main theme is Content Communication. That is, actually saying something that matters through your content. 

This doesn’t mean it can’t be fun or light, but it does mean it needs to be intentional. I get into a few different types of content and hope the energy from this show in Palm Beach connects with you wherever you are. 

Paul
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Clarity Fam,

We've had one of the warmest Springs on record where I live in Syracuse, NY. It's certainly the warmest I remember in the last 20 years of living up here. There is a buzz about it. People are out more with lots of smiles and comments on how nice it is. I'm sure you can imagine. I'm pretty certain my friends who live in warmer climates who are used to this aren't experiencing the same buzz.

This is why today, I'm talking about how experiencing the harder things in life are actually what allow us to appreciate the good things even more. How can you appreciate the sunny warmth unless you experience cold and rainy? The same is true for most other areas as well.

I'd love to know what other areas you think this applies to.

Keep pursuing that clarity and GET OUTSIDE!

Paul
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Clarity Fam,

Today I’m going to share some of the routines I’ve fallen into and why they are working. I’ve read about some people who simplify basic things in their lives to free up mental space for more the more complex things.

Our headspace is a deplete-able asset. Every day, we only get so much. Efficiency studies show this over and over. Even our will power gets weaker as the day goes on just like a muscle you are working out.

I’m not trying to be prescriptive by any means! But I am hoping you get some perspective on your routines and how you might be able to tweak them in your favor.

Pursue Clarity,

Paul
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Clarity Fam,

This weekend I had an ecstatic moment...for the first time in 13 years, my Phillies made it into the World Series. As I looked deeper into the leadership situation of the team, the reason for their late-season success began to look much more like an episode of Ted Lasso than they typical Philly-grit story (although it has that too).

Today I talk about the leadership story behind the story that has me just as ecstatic. Maybe more so.

Keep swinging and keep pursuing that CLARITY!

Paul
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Clarity Fam,

I've been seeing a lot of content regarding building a personal brand with the intention of doing business. While I'm certainly not against that, I think there is risk of turning everyone into a walking dollar sign if you aren't careful.

So today I talk about my perspective on personal brand and dive into a few others I know very well...while unpacking a special item from a Macy's box. Yep.

Keep creating, building, and pursuing that clarity.

Paul
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Clarity Fam,

I spent most of last week in Miami…and I wasn’t thrilled. Don’t get me wrong, I love the NAMAD family I was with, but I wasn’t happy about 85 degrees, sunny, and humid. That is primarily because October in Upstate NY is my absolute favorite time of year. It’s just invigorating!

The sunny, crisp 55 degree days. The insane color painting the palette of the tree lines. The festivals, baked goods, and hints of wood burning stoves in the air is second to none.

October always puts me in the mindset of how ‘seasons’ come and go. The truth is, they never stay. I talk about how to make the most of the good ones, and how to hold on through the tough ones today.

Enjoy the season you’re in and keep pursing that clarity,

Paul
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Clarity Fam,

It's a picture perfect Fall in Upstate NY. It's my family's favorite time of year for sure. With all the coming and going of the season change, the holidays, and the picking up of end-of-year business,  there also comes the conflict of life and relationship.

I'm not a huge fan of conflict. I shy away from it typically, however, I'm learning that setting my ego and fear aside when conflict arises actually makes the it MORE likely that I will have deeper, more meaningful relationships.

Today I tie this principle back to my very first job in the auto industry and bring it all the way through today.

I hope it gives you a bit of a perspective unlock to the conflicts in your life right now.

Pursue Clarity and light a campfire!

Paul
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Clarity Fam,

Running, gunning, funning, and everything in between. But it’s mostly the first two for a hard core entrepreneur. Many of you know what I mean. You are passionate about what you do and also passionate about keeping your family served and all the other people who depend on you in good spirits.

Sometimes I have so many good things going that I get overwhelmed and my brain is in such a fog of paralysis that I can’t help anyone. Thankfully, my wife Sara saw this in my eyes and kicked me out. Away from everyone for a day so I could reset. Some people call it self care.

I’m not happy to admit that its been years since I’ve stepped away from everyone for a day to reconnect with my own spirit. Today I did and I recorded this episode halfway through.

It’s a little more raw than usual…but that’s how honesty is supposed to be.

Pursue meaningful change as you pursue clarity,

Paul
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