Daily Boost — Motivation and Personal Growth

Start With Definiteness of Purpose

The more days that I leave footsteps on this planet, the more I realize that everything we need to know to become a better version of ourselves has already been invented. 

Not only that, but everything that you could use to improve yourself has been tested by millions over thousands of years. It has either proven to be effective… or not. 

Napoleon Hill’s The Law of Success is one of those that works. While it is filled with action steps to achieve whatever success you desire, my personal experience, and that from working with others, has convinced me that if you get the first one right, everything else falls into place. 

Definiteness of Purpose.

Specify EXACTLY what you want.

Specify EXACTLY when you want it.

Specify EXACTLY what you are willing to do.

Specify EXACTLY why you want it.

Yes. It can be confusing and frustrating to figure out your Definiteness of Purpose. But when you do, your life changes.

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Unleash Your Potential with Anticipation

I love how kids live in the moment while also getting excited about the next fun thing coming. Maybe it’s time we all begin acting like kids again.

Since you were young, special events excited you enough that sheer anticipation would drive you all day and keep you up at night. Would you like that back in your life? 

The trick to harness the power of anticipation is to keep a steady stream of exciting moments in your future. I call this the Anticipation Engine. There are two things to keep in mind:

1) Your energy is dependent on getting excited about your future. Keep your list long.

2) Once an event passes, your excitement will disappear.

Enjoy the current moment. Don’t rush ahead, but always have something fun coming next.

Living a life of anticipation always gives a natural energy boost. If your life is bland - schedule something fun and get excited again. 

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Embrace the Power of Goals and Live with Purpose

Are you feeling excited to be alive today? It might be an excellent opportunity to become an intentional goal-setter.

Goals are the heartbeat of your life.  

They are tangible expressions of your Values. There's nothing more satisfying. You will always enjoy pursuing goals that align with the most significant Values.

Goals are also automatic. Others will set them for you if you don't set them for yourself.

You haven't set meaningful goals if you're not enjoying your life.

It's simple.

Decide what you want. Set a Goal. Create a plan. Set a deadline. Get to work.

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Invisibility to Prominence By Tooting Your Own Horn

When I was a teenager, I was a weekend moviegoer. It was the age of Rocky and Star Wars, after all. While the experience was fun, something has stuck with me.

The movie theatre always ran a commercial during the previews before the film. They wanted local business owners to buy an ad before every show. It went -

"What happens when you don't advertise? NOTHING!"

Yes, that's a great lesson for business owners. But what about YOU?

If you want something more in your life, you need to toot your own horn so others can help you get it. That's how you manufacture endless opportunities in your life.

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You Should be Unapologetically Unreasonable

Are you a reasonable person? Maybe it is time for you to change.

A reasonable person settles for the mundane and says, "It IS what it IS!"  

An unreasonable person says, "That's fine, but I don't like it that way, and I don't accept it!" They change people's perception of what is. They create a different reality. They don't accept the norms. 

Someone once told an off-color joke at a dinner party being held by Maya Angelou.

She stopped the party and said, "I don't have that in my house. You will have to leave. Even after an apology, she stood her ground.

"That's fine, that's for another time, but for today, you have to leave." 

Some people are so afraid to offend that they are willing to be reasonable. 

Be UNREASONABLE about your beliefs. 

Take a stand and become known for it! 

The world wants you to be reasonable and fit in. Don't do it. Be unreasonable!

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Proven Methods for Maximum Productivity

With only so many hours in the day, let’s start the week with a few ideas for being more productive.

1) Avoid meetings if possible. If you must, keep them short and sweet.

2) Incoming communication is nothing more than somebody else’s to-do list. Do your stuff first.

3) Organize your daily interruptions. They will never go away. You might as reasonably expect them.

4) Never schedule more than 50% of your day. That way, you can finish what you started.

5) No more multi-tasking. Finish one task before the next.  

BAM! You just added 50% more productive time to your day.  

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An Uncomplicated Life The Easy Way

Do you ever wish you had a uncomplicated your life?  

If you are a normal person and are NOT flying an airplane or performing brain surgery right now, there’s a good chance that you are are overcomplicating everything.  

These rules will help:

Rule #1: Practice the rule of "Good Enough." Perfectionism is overrated.

Rule #2: Say No. Repeat it. Say NO a lot! 

Rule #3 - When you find yourself so busy that you can't keep up, resolve to complete what you are doing, and NEVER do it again. Yes. It’s possible.

Leonardo da Vinci said, "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." 

Why not show everybody how sophisticated you are today? 

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How to Accept Your True Purpose

Today, I predict that there is a question floating deep within your mind that’s going to pop up and demand your attention very soon.  

What’s the question?

Is this all there is?  

Isn’t my life supposed to be more?

Am I destined for something bigger than myself?

Okay. That’s three questions… and you may be hearing all of them.

Always remember -

Discovering YOU is not so much a search. It's more of an acceptance.

It's about accepting WHO you are by being honest about your past actions.

It's accepting WHAT you do when you're doing you. It's not a thing; it's a feeling.

It's accepting WHEN you want to be true to yourself.  

Discovering your true self doesn't require a life-long search. It's a matter of accepting your daily actions as your choice. If you don't like them - change them.

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Are You Causing Your Own Challenges?

Are you the kind of person who is always running around putting out fires - fires you set? 

I think it is time that we take away your matches and lighter fluid.

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 and you will spend years wondering why you can’t get what you want.

3) When you STOP doing anything that results in more craziness knocking at your door, you will find that life is pretty quiet - and quiet is where all good stuff happens.

It’s a Universal truth. You are 100% in charge of any action you choose. Choose good ones. It makes life more fun.

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Why Learning is Holding You Back

Have you ever felt as if something is holding you back? 

Maybe you are spending too much time learning.

The challenge begins when your mind gets confused and you start searching for answers.

The problem is that learning feels like doing. Your mind can't distinguish between perception and reality. Yes, you may be getting more intelligent, but you're not moving forward.

Here are some simple truths:

1) Learning new skills is fun and required for a better life.

2) Learning alone will not produce results the results you desire.

3) You don't have to learn everything. You already know enough to get started.

You will make massive progress when you transform your knowledge into physical action and fast and consistently as possible.

It’s time to take massive imperfect action!

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