Daily Boost — Motivation and Personal Growth

Becoming Aware of Your Passions

Are you aware of your passions? 

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, 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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Filter, Focus, and Prioritize Your Path

My wife and I were having dinner this weekend. She finally asked, “Are you going to tell me what you’re doing for Operation Reinvention this 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 your Goal. As they say, “If it’s to be, it’s up to me.” Anything less will remove you from control.

You’ll find many well-meaning people offering support if you miss either one. 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.

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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The Art of Moving Past Frustration

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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It’s All About ONE Important Thing

I have a question for you.

What is your ONE most important activity?  

What is the ONE core activity that, if you do, everything else is fine?

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

Many people focus on anything but the most critical activity in their lives. They are usually surprised when things fall apart.

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

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 - everything else will take care of itself.

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Freedom and Growth Between the Lines

Are you a fun-loving, carefree person who prefers to drift with the wind?

Are you happier following the rules and staying within the lines?

Whichever you are, happiness and success will arrive when you combine both:

1) Too much flexibility in life doesn’t allow for compounding your life experience. Like money in the bank, leave it alone once you know what works.

2) Too much structure will limit your ability to discover growth opportunities. Don’t get stuck.

Donnie and Marie said it best in the ’70s, “I’m a little bit country, he’s a little bit rock and roll.” Combine the best of both. 

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Navigating Life with Your Who I Am Document

Do you have a roadmap for how you operate in your world?  

A few years ago, I decided I needed a guide to ensure my daily actions matched my values. I ended up calling it my ‘Who I am' Statement.

Who I am - this is not a mission statement.

Who I am - this is not a list of affirmations.

Who I am - is not a value statement.

Who I am is a personal cheat sheet to establish how I act and respond to the day's challenge. 

You should have one, too.

Why do you do what you do?

How do you see yourself?

How do others see you?

How do you act in certain situations?

It's a great time of year to dig deeper into who you are. That way, when life gets in the way, you'll always have an expert to turn to for an answer - YOU!

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Achieve More with the 70% Strategy

Have you figured out what you want to do with your life but can’t build momentum? 

One of two things is happening:

1) You have decided to wait and see what happens with something else before committing to your new plan.

2) You need more information before moving forward, making it the same as the first.

The secret to gaining momentum is the ’70% Rule’ in every decision.

Once you have an idea, begin researching and resourcing whether you have the ability and the desire to head in that direction. Once you hit 70% certainty, one way or the other, either move forward or drop it and move on.

Why 70%?

Because 70% is enough information to make the right decision, you’ll never get to 100% anyway. 

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Defend Your Happiness With Strategies That Work

Have you been running full speed ahead - knowing you’re not heading in the right direction?

It’s easy to get caught up in the business of life and find yourself off track. 

Could your experience be better?

It comes down to awareness and decisions:

1) Everything begins when you recognize that something needs to change and admit it to yourself. Is the time now?

2) Driving forward will only add to unhappiness. Instead, keep up with life and push the pause button on everything else—no pulling or pushing. You are only pausing.

3) During this time, work your way back to YOU. There’s no hurry. You may have been off-track for a long time.

4) Remember your dreams. Now that you have space, it’s time to explore how everything fits into your life today - and your future. Begin to take action in any direction that makes you happy.

Once you find enjoyment, accept it and defend it with all your energy. Spend the rest of your days bringing more into your life.

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Massive Action for Massive Success (Part Two)

Yesterday, we spent a few minutes on practical ways to succeed.

Here are a few “very natural” 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 only exercises within daily duties. 100% of top performers exercise. Which do you want to be?

3) Sleep lots. We 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 the adult population drinks - 50% regularly. One glass of wine will stop real progress. More than that, and you’ll be less productive the next day. People who do that for a lifetime cannot reach their dreams.

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

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Eat right, exercise, get lots of sleep, and reduce alcohol. You instantly gain an advantage over 70.25% of the population. That’s how dreams become real - FAST! 

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Massive Action for Massive Success (Part One)

Today, I wanted to give some motivational tough love. 

Before I get going -

No matter what you desire, 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 must solve problems nobody else will.

So, how do you begin with a bang?

1) Decide what you want. 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 in 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) Don’t get caught up in learning. If you stumble, find your answer and get back to work. If another question pops up, repeat. 

11) 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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