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Why You Don’t Need a WHY

A while back and friend and I were chewing the fat about getting what we wanted out of life. It’s a common topic among my friends and should be among yours. It makes sense; what you focus on is what you get - right?

As we talked, I realized that as I’ve bumbled and stumbled my way through a very colorful life, I’ve also stumbled upon a simple idea…

Getting what you want in life requires that you know what you want in life. But what happens when you have no idea how the best things arrived in your life?

I get that kind of thinking blows away the theory of WHY most of us talk about. Yes, your WHY is why is going to get you through the tough times of life. Sometimes it’s the only thing that will. But in my world, I’ve learned something else…

Sometimes, the most happiness we find in life comes when we’re entirely unaware of WHY we are doing whatever we are doing.

Huh?

And I can’t tell you how often my wife has asked, “Why are you doing that?” My answer is usually, I’m not sure. I guess it needed to be done.

So, as I sit here listening to ‘Girl Named Toms’ new Christmas album, I can’t help but wonder what magic you are missing out on because you are spending too much time seeking a mystical WHY instead of honoring the choices you have already made in your life.

My Scott Logic tells me that when you explore the possibilities when they arrive in your life, without thinking about it, and go with the flow, you will be happier - even though you might not admit it.

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Scared, Excited, or Something Else

 A few days ago, I stumbled into a conversation with a young man working behind the counter at a store I visited. It didn't take long before we knew a lot about each other.

He was a student at Emory Riddle Aeronautics University here in Daytona Beach. I run into a lot of those kids. Being a pilot myself, we instantly bonded. Then he asked a question that caused me to pause…

The Daytona/Port Orange area population is very diverse - with more than a few retired. Since I'm a guy with a bit of gray hair, a couple of wrinkles, and seemingly lots of free time on my hands, he asked…

"Are you retired?"

I shot back, "Not yet - in a couple of years!”

What he said next stopped me in my tracks.

"Does that scare you or excite you?"

I have to say. I don't get stuck with words very often. But after a few seconds, I said -

"Neither! I love what I do and how my life is going, and I am thrilled about tomorrow more than today!" 

That's when he said, "I hope I'm that way when I get older - not to say you're old.

Always remember -

When you do what makes your heart sing, life gets better.

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Creating Your Wonderful Life

With the holiday season on its way, wouldn't it be great if you received the gift of the wonderful life of your dreams? 

What if you could have lots of free time, less stress, more money, and great relationships? 

In my years of coaching folks all over the world, I've learned a few things about lifestyle design:

1) Everything begins when you become aware of what you want and accept that it's up to you to get it.

2) If you believe your dream can be real as soon as you start living it - it will be.

3) You are the Boss of you, so there's no reason for a delay. Stop planning and start doing. Forget wishing, hoping, and dreaming. Start with little bits of happiness and work toward living your dream every day. 

Most people are drifting in the winds of life. True happiness arrives when you start driving through life.

Living your wonderful life is entirely up to you. Be aware of the change you desire; believe it can be yours, and start living it now. 

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Are You Stuck in The Middle? 

Have you ever found yourself stuck in the middle?

I was speaking with a client trying to be everything to everybody. His business was not growing. His life was not happy. He couldn’t seem to find a way to make progress. 

That’s when I said…

“My friend, you are stuck in the middle. Nothing good happens when you are in the middle.”

In business and life, having low expectations and being surrounded by like-minded folks is okay. 

It’s also okay to reach for your dreams, have high expectations, and expect that of others.

What happens if you’re in the middle?

When low and high expectations combine, confusion is the result. Mediocrity overtakes quality. Frustration will be your daily friend.

The choice is yours. If I were you, I would make the decision never to get stuck in the middle.

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Fake it Until You Make It (Really?)

Have you allowed yourself to become the person you are on the inside?  

We all make decisions that change our life trajectory without much thought. That can lead to feelings of being lost on you your life path.

Maybe it's time to create a new way of seeing yourself.

Using a Transitional Identity is a great way to feel confident when you can't believe in your future.  

The trick is to focus on the smaller steps to your destination. That will allow you to move away from who you are, yet not jump to who you want to be in one big step.  

"I'm running a successful small business and laying the foundation for my empire. All I have to do is keep moving."

"I'm a great student. Very soon, I will be a great teacher to others. All I have to do is keep moving."

"I'm incredible at losing 1 pound at a time. Soon I'll hit my goal and lose 100 pounds. All I have to do is keep moving."

Transitional Identities are temporary and ever-changing. They are helpful when destinations are hard to see before you take your first step.

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Promote. Prevent. Protect.

Every day I hear from folks living in a state of suspended animation. The light at the end of the tunnel is unclear. Life has paused. 

In times like these, three items should be on the to-do list of every individual or business owner:

1) Promote yourself or your business. It’s time to go on the offensive and seek opportunities to move you in a positive direction.

2) Have a prevention focus. The game of life is played in two directions. Go on defense to avoid losses and downside risk.

3) Protect what is important. Decide what you must have in your life and protect it. Everything else is negotiable. Choose the battles you fight, and you will win more than you lose.

You don’t need to wait to see how the story ends. Write your own story and make sure it has a happy ending.

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You Can Always Find a Way

When life gets in the way, do you get frustrated about being blocked? 

I used to be that way. Something changed.

I learned long ago that getting blocked would be an everyday occurrence. And, the bigger my goals, the more blocks would arrive. I could live with endless frustrations - or find a better way. 

It came down to this:

1) Blocks have nothing to do with who I am. They could be self-inflicted or caused by others, but they still have nothing to do with me. 

2) If you want something, there is always a way to get it. Always… always… always. You may not like the path. Your ego may get in the way. It may scare you. There is always a way.

The next time frustration gets in your way, blow it off and keep moving. There is always a way to get what you want. Find it.

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Law of Large Numbers

Do you ever get out of bed and wonder when you will achieve your desired success?

Better yet, what if it was predictable and up to you?

Here’s how it works.

Take action toward your dreams once a week, and you will see results. Do it for a year, and the “Law of Averages” will tell you what to expect - but it’s wrong.

Limited action over an extended period is no more accurate than flipping a coin 10 times and believing you’ve spotted a trend. You haven’t. The sample is too small.

On the other hand, taking action every day for a year raises your sample from 52 to 365. That’s where the “Law of Large Numbers” illuminates what is giving you the best results - and becoming very predictable.

It’s all about numbers. The more action you take, the more predictable your success will become. You can take that to the bank.

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Framework For More Energy

Steven Covey called it sharpening the saw. If you take a break to sharpen the blade, you will always cut more wood. The same applies to life.

My formula is Ritual, Rest, Rejuvenate, Reactivate, Repeat:

1) Ritual: Success comes when you perform ritual actions every day. Figure out what works and do it.

2) Rest: Running full-out all the time is not sustainable. You must stop and rest.

3) Rejuvenate: Resting allows your body and mind to rejuvenate and become active again.

4) Reactivate: When you are ready, it's time to reactivate into action mode.

5) Repeat: Keep going until you get what you want.

You'll always be more productive when you take a break to sharpen your saw. A walk in the park on a busy day counts too.

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How to Achieve Your Most Ambitious Goals 

Have you ever wondered how the most successful people in the world get that way?

Could it be their timing is right?  

Do they "know" somebody? 

Luck? That's it. They get lucky!

Maybe, but I think there is more to it.

Every person I've ever known who achieved remarkable success did three things:

1) They recognized what they wanted and envisioned themselves living that life.

2) At some point, they commit and go all in. Their dream IS going to happen. There is no "Plan B." 

3) They practice never-ending flexibility and perseverance no matter what gets in the way. They keep going until they get what they want.

Yes, it seems that you must pay the price for living the life of your dreams - and it's not money. It's YOU!

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