Daily Boost — Motivation and Personal Growth

The Motivated Way: Stand Up, Take a Step, REPEAT

Every time I see my friend, Tony, he greets me, saying…

“Hey, Buddy! I see you still have the BIG MO. What’s your secret?”

Yes. I’m still MOtivated, MOving, and in MOmentum. 

If there is a secret, George Herbert said it this way -

“Do not wait; the time will never be ‘just right.’ Start where you stand and work with whatever tools you have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along.”

If you keep the faith, start where you stand, and do the work; you will always find your way.

Stand up, take a step, REPEAT!

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Default Mode: The Path to Happiness and Success

There is a myth floating around that life is more fun when you are spontaneous. That’s true, but not all the time.

Happiness and success are most common among folks who live in a Default Mode.

In other words, they figure out what works for them and keep doing it.

Living in Default Mode makes life predictable for you and everybody around you.

It limits decision-making and establishes continuity.

It’s a behavior that reduces stress and improves happiness.

Living your life in Default Mode is the fastest way to reaching your goals - your way.

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Staying Engaged and Crushing Goals

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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Four Simple Steps to Unlocking Transformation

Creating a difference in your life requires simple actions. It’s all about getting what you want and keeping what you love.

1) Decide - Everything begins with your decision to transform.

2) Define - Aimless wondering is no fun. Defining your path will get you there.

3) Deploy - Putting your plan into action is the only way to make progress.

4) Defend - Your goal should be to make life better. When you find what you love - defend it so you never lose it.

I like simple. Simple works.

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Uncover Your Big, Awesome, Motivating Mission

Do you still dream of what you will be when you grow up?  

Do visions still keep popping into your head?  

Is there a mission that seems to be calling you?

What’s your BAM?  

What’s your BIG - AWESOME - MOTIVATION - MISSION?

What gives you pleasant dreams and a feeling of happiness?

What scares yet excites you?

What makes you smile and say, “If I could only get myself to…”

Stand up? Take a step? Repeat?

There’s no need to wait. You can start right now. Really! Right now.

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The Paradox of Choice: Too Many Options?

Do you have too many choices in your life? Is it confusing and making you feel distressed?

In 2005, Barry Schwartz wrote Paradox of Choice and challenged traditional thinking. He said the way to maximum freedom was to minimize choice.  

Too many choices are not a good thing and can create paralysis. No matter what you choose, you'll always wonder if you could have done better.

Distractions are your enemy, and focus is your friend: Here's how to free up your life:

1) Limit your choices. Narrow your list to items you have already experienced. Having every option won't serve you.

2) Be sure to permit yourself to try other possibilities IF needed - but only after you've vetted your first.

3) Stay in your lane and keep it simple. 

Too many choices are part of modern life. If you can't decide, shorten your list of options to what is essential. Ignore everything else.

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Why You Must Be Your Own Cheerleader

Do you remember what it was like to be in 1st grade?

It was when everybody lavished you with encouragement for being YOU - and because you finished your art project without eating the glue.

Those were beautiful times. But you may have noticed things have changed since it was okay for you to take a nap in the middle of class. You grew up.

Yes, growing into an adult brings many mentors your way. They do their best to motivate and inspire you. But you know in your heart that they can only do so much. It's up to you to drive yourself toward your dreams. That's called adulting.

I say it's time to PYOTB, my friend! 

YOU are your own BEST Cheerleader. Don't sit around waiting for somebody to make you feel good. Pat yourself on the butt. Scream, "I done GOOD!" 

It's going to be the best day ever!

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How To Start Your Side Hustle

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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How To Succeed With Your Best Talents

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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How To Stop Burnout Now

Steven Covey called it sharpening the saw. If you take a break to sharpen the blade, you will always cut more wood. The same applies to life.

My formula for stopping burnout is Ritual, Rest, Rejuvenate, Reactivate, Repeat

1) Success comes when you perform ritual actions every day. Figure out what works and do it.

2) Running full-out all the time is not sustainable. You must stop and rest.

3) Resting allows your body and mind to rejuvenate and become strong again.

4) When you are ready, it's time to reactive into action mode.

5) Repeat until you get what you want.

It's easier to cut more wood when you take a break to sharpen your saw. A walk in the park on a busy day counts too.

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