Daily Boost — Motivation and Personal Growth

Get Committed to Your Goal

Woody Allen said, "Half of success is showing up." 

I've thought about that quote many times over the years. There was something about its logic that didn't match up with my day-to-day experience. 

Don't get me wrong, no matter what you want to do in your life, showing up is the first step in getting it. But I've shown up many times and went home without the prize I so much wanted.

I've also seen others convinced they'll advance toward their goals if they show up. Instead, they end up disappointed with their results.

So, if showing up is getting you halfway, what's the other half?

It's knowledge, work ethic, communication, and people skills. And let's not forget your ability to commit to doing whatever it takes to get what you want.

Some people don't show up, and some don't commit. Many do show up. Why don't they succeed?

I remember the words spoken by my Paster moments before my wedding to my first wife, Sheryl. I was a 20-year-old kid, and he asked,

"Do you know what makes a marriage work?"

Without much thought, I said, "It's a 50/50 thing. It'll work as long as we show up for each other."

His response resonates with me to this day.

"Success in anything is 100/100 thing. You always show up and commit to giving it 100% of your effort - and so does everybody else."

So, yes. Showing up will get you halfway to your goal. But if you want to go all the way, you must commit to 100% and do whatever it takes to get what you want. 

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The Best Quitters Win

Has anybody ever told you, "It's good to be a quitter?"

Probably Not. That's why it's so important today that you pay attention today.

Being a good quitter isn't an excuse. It should never be an option for making things easier. Instead, quitting is a wise choice. You choose to quit when your progress has you going around in circles or has stopped.

That's when things get interesting.

Once you are committed to an important idea, it can be challenging to allow yourself to quit. Stuck in a lousy job, terrible relationship, destructive behavior? That may not be wise. Your internal sense of "Identity" will compel you to hold on to the very end.

Listen closely when your inner voice begins to sound a warning. There's no need to wait for the inevitable. Trust your gut. If you must, go through the fire and change your direction fast.

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Multitasking is Slow You Down

Wouldn’t it be great if you could create more time in your day without giving anything up?  

The secret is how you prioritize the projects that are already on your plate. That requires a simple understanding:

1) Working on multiple products simultaneously only delays completing all the projects.

2) When you complete a product, not only is it off your plate, it begins producing your expected results. It also frees up time to move on to your next project.

The next time that you are trying to find more time ask -

“What can I finish right now that will give me more time tomorrow - and every day after that?”

Working on multiple projects simultaneously only delays the completion of all projects. Pick one.

You will love how you have so much more time in your day.

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Ignoring Everything Except Important

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.

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.

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

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 truth.  

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

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Single Change That Changes Everything

Last year I made a decision that changed everything about my life. 

I wondered - 

"What single change can I make - a change that would automatically and positivity disrupt everything in my life and put me in a better place?"

If you don't know exactly how to get where you want, you will recognize success when you see it.  

Goals are cool. You should use them. Sometimes, you must follow your gut, go with the flow, and figure things out along the way.

What single change can YOU make that would automatically and positively disrupt everything in your life and leave you in a better place?

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Stop Learning Start Doing

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

You might be spending too much time learning.

The challenge begins when your mind gets confused. Since it can’t tell the difference between perception and reality, learning feels like doing. You might be getting more intelligent, but you are not moving forward.

Here are some simple truths:

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

2) Learning alone will not produce results.

3) You don’t have to learn everything—you already have enough to start.

When 90% of your time is used for moving forward actions, you will make massive progress. It’s time to get moving. 

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Why You Must Live Your Best Life Now

A few years ago, I heard that Super Markets were considering changing expiration dates on food. They replaced it with "Best if Used By." 

Maybe you should treat your life the same?

I've long known that everything has an expiration date. Nothing goes on forever. Everything will come to an end.

What's good may become not so-good. 

What's bad may become great. 

Life will be born; life will die. 

This incredible ebb and flow is just the way of the Universe.

Change in life is inevitable and always lurking around the corner. To me, making the best of what you've been given - right now - makes a lot of sense.

What's your "Best if Used By" date?

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How to Live Like a Happy Person

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 all over 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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How to Ask For What You Want

Have you ever noticed how nobody gets to the point these days? 

It seems like everybody is beating around the bush instead of asking for what they want.

I have news for you. 

People can't read your mind. If you want something, you will have to ask for it. But it's not all about you.

Before I continue, I have a warning.

Be careful what you ask for, just in case you get it. Be specific to avoid confusion. Be on guard for creative answers that are not precisely what you want.

Now, a three-step formula to making it happen:

1) Come right out and ask for what you want.

2) Tell them how helping YOU will benefit THEM.

3) Tell them what to do next.

New opportunities are about to come rushing into your life.

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Why Out of The Box Thinking Doesn't Always Work

Getting things done in today's crazy world is complex. 

While most techniques are still very valid - the rules have changed for just about everything. 

Does that mean you must get out of your box and think differently?

Maybe, but there are other choices:

You can stay IN your box and keep using the thoughts and actions that have served you. That’s good, but you'll also be out on anything that requires fresh thinking.

You can toss out the old entirely and step OUT of your box where everything is new. That sounds scary.

The better choice might just be to get rid of your box. 

When you think about it, most of what makes today's progress so exciting is that almost everything you need to improve your life is built on your past.

Staying IN your comfort zone while you expand to things OUT of your comfort zone is a winning solution.

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