Clarity Compressed with Paul J. Daly

Clarity Fam,

Good morning and HAPPY MAY! I'm pretty sure I've never wished anyone a "Happy May" before, but since its the beginning of a new quarter and the weather in Upstate NY has been stunning, it seemed appropriate.

This morning, however, my week was greeted with an email I didn't want. Someone whom we've been wanting to hire for a critical position in one of my companies decided not to join. Now the reasons were understandable and this person really seemed like if the situation was different, they would have made the move. However, it is all the same to the fact that we still have a big gap.

What would my next move be. Will I let it dictate the rest of my morning, day, or week? THESE are the moments I'm focusing on in today's episode.

So if you are having a hard time with something threatening your trajectory, this one's for you.

Pursue Clarity,
Paul
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Clarity Fam,

I’m coming off an absolutely gorgeous Upstate NY weekend with my family. As we were putzing about and clearing out our old office space getting it ready for a new tenant, we were doing a lot of thinking about how we got here. There was a lot of talk about how our first company was able to stick together like it did.

One of the core elements, and one of our company values was ‘gratitude’. This was far before it was a buzzword and it was anything but that in our company.

Today I talk about the choice that is ‘gratitude’ and why I believe it is the grease in the wheels for just about any team or individual pursuit.

I’m grateful for the opportunity to share this story, and keep marching forward with YOU!

Pursue Clarity,

Paul
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Clarity Fam,

If you spent any time around young children, you are sure to hear the phrase, "That's not fair!" before long. The concept of "fair" is one that everyone wants to a point. This is especially true in sports. Without enforced rules, the game becomes less fun for everyone. However, over-focusing on 'fairness' is the quickest way to lose in so many areas of life.

The truth is that most of life isn't fair and will never be fair. This is why my wife, Sara, and I raise our kids to never use that phrase. Someone else is always smarter. Someone else is taller. Someone else has a friend in the industry to mentor them. Someone else is naturally more charismatic. Someone else has a better voice. I could go on forever.

This week I dig into the concept of 'fairness' and offer my thoughts on why I believe individuals should focus on it less.

Pursue Clarity,

Paul
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Clarity Fam,

I've been loving this track, Keepin it movin by one of my favorite Hip Hop artists, Andy Mineo. Consider it the soundtrack to this episode as we talk about the concept of "movement" this week.

Your relationships, business endeavors, health, and just about everything around you is in a state of movement. This means if you aren't intentional about the way you are moving, or intentional about moving at all, you are losing.

All movement isn't equal, but if you don't move, your toast. This is why we need that CLARITY. I try to get us all moving together in this weeks episode.

I hope you get up and join me.

Pursue Clarity,
Paul
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Clarity Fam,

Let't talk about 'context'. Last week, everyone was talking about the 'slap heard round the world' as Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars. We are NOT getting into that, however, I think it is important to consider that 'context' plays an important role in how we should think about it.

Actually, 'context' plays an important role in how we should think about everything, because nothing truly happens out of context. When it seems that way, I believe that we just haven't put enough time into considering the context.

I'll go one step further and say that the better and faster we get at accurately considering the context of all situations in our lives, whether it be relationships, business, stocks, news, parenting, etc, the far better we will be at decision making.

Context = Clarity.

Paul
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Clarity Fam,

Often times we don’t need any more knowledge. No more wisdom. No more motivational quotes or insight-driven speeches. I’d argue that we’ve already heard 99% of what we need need to hear in order to do the next right thing.

What we typically need, is more acknowledgement and adherence to what we’ve already learned. This week the principle of reaping and sowing was put smack in the middle of many situations in my life.

Why do we so often expect one outcome when we’ve spend so much time fostering a different outcome?

I talk about my experience and resolve this week and hope you will join me with yours this week.

Pursue Clarity,

Paul
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Clarity Fam,

This past week has been one of the most personally challenging weeks I can remember. Often, the Clarity Compressed Podcast reflects what I’m working on in my own life and this week’s episode is certainly no different.

There is so much more to being a “good listener” than meets the eye. In fact, to reach the actual goal of listening, which is ‘to hear’, takes maturity, experience, and real work. I’m still thinking through this, but I’m guessing that one of the primary distinguishing factors of truly great leaders is their ability to HEAR and not merely listen.

I share three levels of listening that apply to just about everyone.

Keep listening, keep hearing, and keep PURSING CLARITY.

Paul
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Clarity Fam,

I got some fresh perspective this last week after wrapping up five high-octane days at the National Auto Dealers Association Conference in LasVegas Nevada. We ran 15+ hour days…every day. Then…the last leg of my trip left me sitting in BWI Airport for hours. 

I just wanted to be home, but I also knew I got to choose how I invested my time there. So this week you have a very worn out road warrior deciding what to do. 

Keep deciding. Keep pursuing clarity.

Paul

PS: If you want to see all the crazy things we were up to last week, check out the social feeds for Automotive State of the Union on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and TikTok
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Clarity Fam,

It's probably no secret to you that I’m doing A LOT in my life. I'm deep in the throes of three businesses, a full service agency, Congruent, a small consultancy, Contagious Auto, an up and coming media publisher, ASOTU. On top of that I'm redeveloping a new production studio, Tipp Hill Studios in Syracuse NY annnnd I have a family of seven to keep led, fed, loved, and inspired.

So what gives and when?

Today I talk about the answer I received from my coach David Meltzer when I asked him the question, “How do I know what to STOP doing?”

The answer might surprise you like it did me.

Pursue that CLARITY!

Paul

P.S.:  I'll be in LasVegas later this week for the NADA Show where 30,000 Auto Industry professionals will converge.

My media company, ASOTU, will be pumping out livestreams and fun content in real time. Follow #asotu on any social platform or sign up for one of the best daily emails on the inter webs here to be a part of the troublemaking.
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Clarity Fam,

I learned two important lessons this past week from my trip to Waco, Texas to visit the Magnolia Empire:

1. The power of brand connection is alive and well.

2. It is A LOT different (but worth it) navigating an airport with a family including a 2 year old and a mother-in-law than it is my myself.

I had a speaking engagement in Dallas last week and since our family are fans of Fixer Upper and the Magnolia brand, I decided to bring everyone with me so we could spend a few days in Waco, Texas. We had a blast and the Magnolia team delivered in a MAJOR way!

Waco has had its challenges over the years and is still, in many ways, fighting through them. However, what one brand has done for that town is staggering. People now travel from all over the country (and world) to visit just a couple of square blocks on one Texas town.

I get into some of the impressive elements and show off some of the things I experienced in the video.

Keep reaching for more.

Keep your family with you.

Keep Pursing Clarity.

Paul
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