Daily Boost — Motivation and Personal Growth

Success People Know This

Mark Cuban is a pretty successful guy with some good advice:

“Work like someone is working 24 hours a day to take it away from you. 

“It’s not the dreaming; it’s the doing. If you spend your time dreaming, you will never grant yourself the opportunity to see what you are capable of accomplishing.”

“It doesn’t matter if the glass is half-empty or half-full. All that matters is that you are the one pouring the water.”

“Wherever I see people doing something the way it’s always been done, the way it’s supposed to be done, following the same old trends, well, that’s a big red flag to me to go look elsewhere.”

“Every no gets closer to a yes. “No’s” are part of your story. If you keep working hard, they will lead to many “Yeses,” which often become better opportunities.”

Good stuff.

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Focus on What’s Important. Ignore The Rest.

Are you the kind of person always running around putting out fires - fires you set? I think it is time that we take away your matches and lighter fluid.

For the remainder of the year, keep these tips in mind:

1) If your life is non-stop drama, stress, and craziness, there is a good chance that YOU are the cause. There is also a good chance you won’t see it that way.

2) Living with your hair on fire will keep you so busy you will spend years wondering why you can’t get what you want.

3) When you STOP doing anything that results in more craziness, you will find that life is pretty quiet. That’s when good stuff begins to happen.

It’s a Universal truth.  

You are 100% in charge of every action you choose - or not. Choose good ones. It makes life more fun.

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Proven Success Mindset

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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Live Your Passion Starting Now

Are you aware of your passion? 

If not, I have a question for you -

What do you do when you are doing YOU?  

Why spend your days searching your mind to figure out your purpose when you are most likely living it daily?

When you take a minute to inventory how you spend your time, you will see what you enjoy doing.

Do you read, write, exercise, or work?  

How about walking, talking, playing, fighting, laughing, or watching television?  

Do you quilt, garden, volunteer, or socialize?  

Passion in life is not about finding something to do. It's about noticing what you do naturally - and doing more of it.  

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Focusing on Positive Self-Talk

I've been listening to clients tell me the story of their life. I can't help but wonder why they keep beating around the bush.

In journalistic terms, these folks are burying the lead. Instead of getting to the point, they begin with secondary details.

How does this relate to improving your life?

Many say, "I can't focus on anything." No. You are focusing on the wrong things.

Sometimes I hear, "I can't get myself get moving." Truth? You are moving - in the wrong direction.

They may say, "I don't have enough money!" No. You need more money.

Don't get caught up in the unimportant yet dramatic parts of life. Focus on the cause of your challenges. The results will change automatically.

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Somebody Needs You 

When I was a teenager, I was a weekend moviegoer, and it was the age of Rocky, Star Wars, and Jaws. Besides, with only three channels on television, getting out of the house was the top item on my to-do list.

As a kid with big dreams, it was easy for me to slip into the fantasy world of films and let my mind run for a couple of hours. By the end of the film, I was always excited to get on with life and become like the folks I watched in movies.

That’s when life got in the way.

Like many young folks, I graduated high school, charged into the world, and waited for Somebody else to lift me into my dreams. Well, things didn’t work out the way I expected. That’s when my mother-in-law gave me some very useful advice that I needed to hear —

“You know, right now, Somebody needs what you have to offer, but because you’re sitting around the house, they don’t even know you exist. Get out there and let them know you are here.”

I can’t tell you how many times in my life I’ve said to myself —

“Somebody out there needs what I have to offer. My job is to find them and let them know I’m here.”

It’s the same for you.

If Somebody needs what you have to offer, your job is to find them and save their day.

That’s how you write and star in your own life movie.

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Why You Should Skake Up Your Good Life

Growth and change are what most people strive for in their life. It’s what drives you before you create your amazing life. It’s also what drives you to step up to the next level.

In the last 16 years, I’ve spent producing the Daily Boost podcast, I’ve had the chance to speak to thousands of people. All of them were in various stages of change, and most had the goal of being happy. 

But, there is an issue that keeps popping up.

As people go about living and enjoying the life they’ve built, the natural desire for more growth kicks in, and they find themselves driving harder—usually without thinking about it. It could be about passion, but most times, it’s about making more money.

One day, I talked with a friend about living a good life and how hard people work to mess up a good thing. That’s when he asked a great question -

”When life is good, why would you do something else only to make more money?”

It’s not to say making more money is not a very good thing. It’s just important to make sure that you focus on what is right in front of you and remain balanced and happy as you grow.

The happiest people in the world already know that. 

Because a powerful force drives humans to grow at any cost, sometimes that costs them in ways they never see coming—both good and bad. 

Enjoy what you have and grow to make things better. That’s a recipe for success, no matter how you see it.

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Success Lessons From a Dog

We all live in a competitive world that makes getting what we want a challenge. If you've ever found yourself missing out because somebody else beats you to the punch, there may be a simple reason.

I've always been a competitive person. Once I set my mind to accomplishing a goal, I will always do whatever is required to win. Still, I've often tripped on my way to winning by others who wanted the same thing but had a different approach.

When I decided to enter the world of dog agility competitions, a new friend reminded me of an essential mindset.

My friend's name is Jaxon. He's a great competitor and is incredibly consistent in his performance. Every time my dog, Levi, and I compete against Jaxon, we know it's going to be our game to lose.

It's not because he's faster, more talented, or works harder. He's slower, a little clumsy, and prefers play over work. He never gets serious or stuffy. Win or lose; he always has a reason to celebrate - usually by taking a nap.

On the other hand, Levi has flashier moves, runs faster, and wins lots of blue ribbons before he takes his nap. He also crashes and burns more often, leaving Jaxon with the prize - but not always.

Jaxon is consistent, not fast, and doesn't care.

Levi is fast and can be consistent if he, WE care. That's a little thing called discipline.

Consistency in practice and performance is required to do anything at a high level. Without discipline, you will always lose to the one who has it. However, when you require consistency in yourself and are willing to take a chance and go for the gold, that's what makes you a champion.

Both are happy dogs and enjoy the game. That makes them both winners. Levi is the champion.

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Change When You Wear Yourself Out

Many have said, "Life is a marathon, not a sprint." 

But what happens when you find yourself doing both at the same time? 

If you've been living on this planet for any length of time, you've figured out life is a long game made of day-to-day sprints. 

If you want a big bank balance, you make small deposits over time.

If you want to lose weight, you make small reductions over time.

If you want to get a promotion at your job, you do well every day. 

The challenge happens when you have not defined the marathon you are running. A lack of a specific goal can only lead to daily activity that may or may not get you to your destination. If that is happening to you, you may feel worn out, frustrated, and wondering when things will turn around. 

There's good news. That kind of thinking means that you are on the right track to success.

Certain stamina is required to reach any goal. And society today celebrates your ability to put in the hard work no matter what. 

There's only one problem. 

If it's not working for you, it's not sustainable behavior. Sooner or later, you will decide to make a change - usually abruptly.

Here's the truth; you will change when you wear yourself out. 

Reluctant, fearful, or hard-headed, you will only put up with a less than satisfying path in life for only so long. Eventually, when you wear yourself out.

When you've had enough, even if the timing is not perfect, you will change when you wear yourself out. 

You know it. I know it. Everybody knows it. 

So, what's the fix?

The marathon we call life will continue until it doesn't, and there are three things you can do to make it better.

The first is to define your destination with clarity. 

Next, match your daily activity with your goals.

Finally, accept that if things don't go your way, you're going to change directions anyway. 

You will change when you wear yourself out.

You may well skip the bad stuff, make an adjustment, and get to the good stuff right now. There's no need to wait.

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