Today's insight comes as a result of a phone call Doug had with a friend of his. He called to say, "Doug, it seems like you're doing all these great things; however, it just seems like a lot of work. I really don't want to put all the work into going on. I have a decent job, a decent family, a decent life, yet I feel like I'm stuck in a rut and it just seems like a lot of work. Taking care of my family, my health, my wealth, my relationships, and all these things that encompassed in my business. It just seems like taking things to the next level is just a pain in the butt. Do you have any secrets?"

If you ever feel this way - like you want the epic life, the epic adventures, but it just seems like too much, then this episode is FOR YOU.

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In this episode, Doug talks about one thing he does EVERY DAY that he equates to his success, not just in business but in all areas of his life. This one thing is not what you expect - it's thinking time. Scheduling the time to actually just sit....and think. Find out why this is one of the BEST things you can do for yourself, your business, and your family.

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Today's Daily Growth Hack comes from a reader question. The question is "Doug, what do I do to clean up something in my past, something that's been bothering me and just kind of feel like it's holding me back. What's something I can do when I can no longer talk to that person?"

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What does it mean to identify failures before they happen? Well, we talk so much about positivity. We talk about designing your goals, designing your ideal day, looking back and planning for the future. Often times, what we don't talk about is failures. The question for today is....how do you know when you fail?

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When you are creating the life you love as the author of your own story - what are the things you see showing up as "shoulds" that are getting in the way of your "wants". What is it that you TRULY want and how are you allowing the "shoulds" from other people, your community, or society get in your way?

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What does it mean, 'there's freedom in a schedule'? A schedule is so constricting. Most feel that they want to be able to do what they want, when they want. But Doug tells us in this episode that this is a battle he's had over the years. And the question keeps coming up over the over again in his conversations with coaching clients, but also in the Author of Your Own Story groups. So, in the episode we clarify even further.    ***Subscribe --- Episodes up DAILY***   This is the AYS Daily Growth Hacks where we provide you with growth hacks, insights, and inspiration to bring you closer to becoming the Author Of Your Own Story.   Today's show is also up at: https://www.authorofyourownstory.com/theres-freedom-schedule/

Everyone always wants to know the 'one thing'. The 'one thing' that can shift an area of their life QUICKLY! Well, today, we have just that for your relationships. In this episode, Doug gives us ONE simple thing that we can do that will help transform our relationships on a deep cellular level.

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Go make your bed. First thing in the morning, every morning, after you wake up and are ready to start your day. Why? Why does this have a huge effect in your life? Why can this change your relationship with your spouse? How can this affect your overall feeling of success in your business and your life? Find out, in today's daily growth hack!

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Today' Episode focuses on the last in your five to thrive, business. This episode is a mash-up of the best "business" episodes from this past season. Even if you have seen these episodes, do the work again! This work and growth is all about repetition!

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Today' Episode focuses on the fourth in your five to thrive, relationship. This episode is a mash-up of the best "relationship" episodes from this past season. Even if you have seen these episodes, do the work again! This work and growth is all about repetition!

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