Daily Boost — Motivation and Personal Growth

Year-End Success Hacks (Part Two)

Yesterday we spent a few minutes on practical ways to succeed in the future. 

Here are a few actions that will provide a HUGE advantage over almost everybody.

Oh, you may not like these no-brainer daily practices - but they will make you a peak performer:

1) Eat right. 67% of the population eats fast food daily. 60% are obese. Simply eating a better diet will deliver an energetic and mindset boost.

2) Exercise. 77% of the population does not exercise beyond daily duties. 100% of top performers exercise. Which do you want to be?

3) Sleep lots. You need 8-10 hours of sleep per night. The average is now less than 6 hours. You’ll have more energy than 60% of the population by going to bed a little earlier.

4) Be careful with alcohol—77% of adults drink - 50% regularly. One glass of wine will stop real progress. More than that, you’ll be less productive the next day. People who do that for a lifetime have no chance of reaching their dreams.

Being more “Gooder than Badder” on these items will give you an advantage over 70.25% of the population. Who said you could never catch a break? 

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Year-End Success Hacks (Part One)

As we move toward the end of the year, how about a bit of motivational tough love? 

Before I get going -

No matter what you desire in the future, remember that life and business are about solving problems. The bigger your dreams, the bigger your problems. If you want what nobody else has, you need to solve problems nobody else will.

So, how do you begin with a bang?

1) Decide what you want in the future. Be specific. Anything less is what ordinary people do.

2) Decide to pay the price of your success. You’ve heard it before, and it’s true. Short-term pain leads to long-term gain. The future value of your life depends on the current value of your effort.

3) Own your goals. You don’t need to ask permission from anybody. You don’t even need to say a word. Put your head down and get to work.

4) Since you’ve decided what you want. Don’t accept your excuses. 

When it’s time to get to work -

5) Start your day early. Do what is important to you before the day begins.

6) Set your focus and starting point. Pick the first task, finish it, and move on to the next. Keep going until you get what you want. 

7) Hold space for what is essential for you.

8) Develop the habit of deep work. Two hours of uninterrupted work per day will change your life.

9) Don’t get caught up believing you need networking, joint ventures, collaborations, and partnerships. Yes, you need some - but not many. Trust yourself and start creating. Let everybody else catch up.

10) Apply never-ending massive imperfect action. Don’t worry about the mess. You can clean it up later.

Tomorrow we’ll chat about how to gain a HUGE advantage while accelerating your success.

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Success at The Highest Level

No matter your life goals, there is a good chance you are striving to be the best at something.

Whether it’s the best Mom or Dad, excelling in your career, or winning at the game or sport of your choice. Being the best always comes down to:

1) Do what you love and are good at naturally. You’ll have the edge over others. Stay in your wheelhouse.

2) Commit your focus toward mastery. Being a Jack-of-all-trades won’t work. Specialists always win over generalists.

3) Spend more time doing than learning. There’s a big difference between knowledge and wisdom. Experience is what matters. 

4) Hire a Coach. When you’re at the top of your game, working with your Coach will take you from second place to first.

5) Keep going until you get what you want. Never stop, and never make excuses. 

It was your idea to pursue your path. Enjoy the privilege of being able to make that choice.

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Do Anything for 30 Days

Call me crazy, but everything I've ever done had its roots in a 30-day sprint - and it's a long time.  

A week is easy, crossing several weekends and life events will make it seem like forever.  

Here’s how you do it:

1) Set what Napoleon Hill calls a Major Definite Purpose, otherwise known as a big-ass goal.

2) Stop that silly negative self-talk. Others may throw sticks and stones; don't throw them at yourself.

3) Start thinking of all the reasons you CAN be successful. Make a list.  

4) Decide that you will do whatever it takes to reach your goal for the next 30 days. Nothing will stop you.

Decide that you will do whatever it takes to reach your goal for the next 30 days - and you will.

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Another Day Another Chance

Is it me, or does living life these days make you feel like Bill Murray in the movie Groundhog Day? 

When it comes to working toward goals, that can be a tremendous asset. It's also something that will break you free when things don't feel like they are going your way.

Everybody has ups and downs. Up days are lots of fun. Down days make you want to crawl under a rock. But like the movie, with the right mindset, you always get another chance to try again.

How would you feel if every day was a chance to tweak, adjust, flex, or reinvent your approach to living?

What if everything got more comfortable as you built your knowledge of what works best for you?

How empowered would you feel if you knew that every day was a do-over day?

As long as the sun rises and the sun sets, it doesn't matter if you succeed or fail the previous day. Today is always a new day for making your dreams come true.

That'll make you get out of bed.

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Operation Reinvention Without a Plan

Last year I made a decision that changed everything about my life.

And no, when I began "Operation Reinvention," I didn't have much of a plan. I wouldn't say I was winging it, but sometimes you have no idea what kind of plan you need. What I did have was a mindset. 

I wondered - 

"What single change can I make - a change that would automatically and positivity disrupt everything in my life and put me in a better place?"

I followed that with…

"I don't know what it's going to be, but it's not going to be that!"

While I didn't know exactly how to get there - or even that 'there' was, I knew I would recognize it when I saw it. 

Goals are cool. You should use them. Sometimes, you must follow your gut, go with the flow, and figure things out along the way. 

What change can YOU make that would automatically, and positively disrupt everything in your life and leave you in a better place?

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Courage to Be Yourself

It's incredible how many people say they want to be their authentic selves yet are waiting for permission to begin.

Here's the truth:

1) You are already yourself. If you want something different - do it.

2) Nobody is going to give you permission. They are too busy waiting for it themselves.

3) Everything changes the minute you take your first step.

I want to save you lots of time and frustration.  

YES. You have permission to be yourself.  

Let me know if you need me to write you a note.

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Courage to Be Yourself

It's incredible how many people say they want to be their authentic selves yet are waiting for permission to begin.

Here's the truth:

1) You are already yourself. If you want something different - do it.

2) Nobody is going to give you permission. They are too busy waiting for it themselves.

3) Everything changes the minute you take your first step.

I want to save you lots of time and frustration.  

YES. You have permission to be yourself.  

Let me know if you need me to write you a note.

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Instant Better Communication

What if three words could allow you to communicate better and reach your goals faster? 

Here’s how to stay on track no matter who wants to pull you off course:

1) When others ask to help them reach their goals, it’s time to agree and defer. For example, say, “Yes, I can help, AND let’s talk about it later when I finish what I’m doing. Watch how folks leave you alone.

2) Inserting the word ‘Yet’ into any conversation will allow you to stay positive and keep your momentum. For instance, saying “Not yet. I’ll let you know when I’m ready” will do wonders.

Success and happiness arrive when you stay focused and on track chasing your goals. Prioritize yourself and defer to others.

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Learn. Churn. Burn. Earn. 

I was chatting with a friend about his business a few years ago. He owned a struggling martial arts school and was crafting a master plan to grow in the coming year. 

Based on my that every worthy goal requires learning, churning, burning, and earning - I had four questions:

1) How long do you think it will take to LEARN what it takes to succeed?

2) How long are you CHURN away while you work to reach your goal?

3) Do you have resources to BURN? How long will your money last while you move forward?  

4) When will you EARN your reward for your hard work?  

Be prepared before you begin. Consider those questions before you start. The journey may be longer than you think.

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