Daily Boost — Motivation and Personal Growth

You can do whatever you want with your life; you don't need anybody's permission or approval to make it happen. Your destiny is 100% up to you.

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Getting What You Want

In the last few years, people have become increasingly popular for sharing every little aspect of their lives with others. But, when it comes to getting what you want in life, keeping your plans to yourself is a powerful tool.

Memorial Day has just passed, and when I arrived at my desk on Tuesday, I had two client messages that made me smile.

The first said, "I decided to spend my weekend practicing what I do in private so that I will be praised in public." That's something I've said and done many times.

The second client told me they had completed a new project over the weekend and headed in a new direction. When I mentioned they had never said a word to me about it, they said, "I know. I'm learning that nobody needs to know what I'm doing to do. I'll do it, and they can catch up."

My heart smiled as I witnessed three powerful tools impact my client's lives:

1) Practice privately until you are ready to share with the world. Nobody needs to know how you got so good at what you do.

2) There's no need to tell anybody what you will do. Just do it and then let them know what you've done later.

3) It's easier to get things done when everybody else is busy doing something else and isn't poking their nose in your business. Long holiday weekends and summer vacations are a great place to begin.

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Everything good begins with YOU. There's no need to wait for others. Create your momentum, and others won't be able to stay away.

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Have you ever found yourself stalled?

I had big plans a few years ago, and nothing was moving forward. Other people didn't seem to get the memo that I was on a mission when I said nothing. 

We've all been in situations where nobody will return your call. Your email gets ghosted. You can't seem to get support or commitment for your future, world-saving plans.

That's what happened to me and caused me to decide to create my momentum. I called it my "Momentum Freight Train." 

My first use of my new mindset was to get my future wife to take our relationship more seriously. Everything was going great - but not fast enough for me. So, before our next date, I said to myself -

"I'm not going to wait for permission. I'm going to build my life, no matter what. If she doesn't join me, I'll ride my momentum to someone who will."

It's important to understand that creating your momentum is not negative thinking. On the contrary, it's attractive energy that people notice - and she did.

I was off and running with my commitment, and it didn't take long for Joi and others to realize they better get on board before my train left the station.

Everything good begins with YOU. There's no need to wait for others. Create your momentum, and others won't be able to stay away.

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"What’s your ONE most important activity for today? Brian Tracy says, “Eat the BIG frog first!” Yummy!"

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Increase Work Productivity

I have a question for you.

What is your ONE most important activity?  

What is the ONE core activity that makes everything else okay?

What is the ONE core activity that, if you don’t do, causes everything to fall apart?

In Brian Tracy’s book Eat The Big Frog First, he recognized that many people focus on anything but the most critical activity in their life. They are usually surprised when things fall apart.

Is it showing up for work on time or doing a great job at work?

Could it be your unflinching attention to your family?

Does your business have ONE activity that causes people to buy from you?

When you focus on your ONE most important activity - and do it first - everything else gets easier.

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Have you ever had a crazy day that has you putting out fires and wondering when it will be time to go home?

And, did I mention, you were doing what you love and want to be doing - successfully?

Why is it that life gets crazier when things go well?

There’s a simple answer.

No matter what you do, when enough people begin paying attention to you, your life will change.

Some folks will love you. Some will hate you.  

Others won’t have an opinion but will say something anyway.  

Many will be jealous. Lots will be proud. 

It doesn’t matter what you do. You will know when you have succeeded when the lovers and the haters all come out to play at the same time. Focus on the lovers.

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Unless you live in a cave, effective communication is something you need to master to get what you want in life.

Have you ever been in a conversation and felt you were not being heard?

It's time to step around to their side of the table and see things from their point of view.

Everybody has a different way of hearing and processing conversation. If you consider altering your style to match how THEY communicate, you will arrive on the same page.

Some people consider this to be giving up control. It's not.  

When others can understand what you are saying, you gain control. It's no different from traveling to a foreign country and speaking their language.  

You don't need to change the content of your message. You only need to adjust how you deliver your message to be effective.

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Did you know that happy people are regular people that look at the world differently?

They don't wear rose-colored glasses either. They have a better way:

1) They realize that if you are alive, you will have problems. 

2) They accept that dealing with problems is a privilege of being alive.

3) They don't get frustrated. They know problems mean you are shaking up life and living.

4) Happy people accept responsibility for solving problems. They never run from them.

5) A good day for a happy person is dealing with everything life can throw at you. Getting a great night's sleep and doing it again is the reward.

By the way -

It's amazing how this kind of attitude seems to make most problems never show up in the first place.

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My wife and I were having dinner this weekend. She finally asked, “Are you going to tell me about what you’re doing for the summer? I want to help.”

I said, “I won’t need your help. I need your support.”

She had a puzzled look. I don’t blame her. But, I am locked in on my goal - and that needs two things:

1) The ability to filter out what doesn’t matter and prioritize what does.

2) Accept 100% responsibility for reaching the goal. As they say, “If it’s to be, it’s up to me.” Anything less will remove you from control.

If you miss either one, you’ll find many well-meaning people offering help. The problem? The suggestions they make will be different from how you imagined your journey. As soon as that happens, you have pulled off your path. You need support.

If you are setting off on a life-transforming goal, it’s okay to accept the support of others. Remember, your most important supporter is YOU!

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No matter your goals in life, 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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Every day I spend time on the phone with excited folks who know they are close to getting what they want. They can't figure out how to get their hands on it.  

Let's start with:

1) Anything you want in this world is owned or controlled by somebody else.

2) If you want their help, you will have to get their attention.

It always comes down to three things. In this order:

1) What problem are they having? No, it may not relate to you. It doesn't matter. If you can help, you will get their attention.

2) What's your solution? How can you fix it? When can you fix it? You'll know when you are close when you see the excitement in their eyes.

3) What's your offer? What must they do to get you to help? What do you want?  

It's simple.

Address another person's problems with a robust solution and an offer they can't refuse. That's a real win-win.

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