The body and mind are linked, you cannot have one without the other, if your body isn't good your mind will become frustrated, if your body is good but your mind isn't, then your physique and health will also fade.

In order to be optimal, I believe that everyone should engage in some level of fitness to enable a healthy body, to enable a healthy mind and to be able to optimise whatever they want in life.

Also you will live longer, gain more confidence and also create opportunity for yourself 

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''People that chase money, will always be chasing it''

I couldn't make sense of this sentence until I experienced this for myself.

Money is one of the most important and fundamental things we work for, and need in life, its our duty to earn as much as we possibly can, however one thing I've realised over the years is that by focussing on chasing money, its non sustainable.

I explain more on this in this episode.

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Ever had that feeling when you know your destined for more and your currently not satisfied?

It can be frustrating, however it is probably one of the best feelings you can have as it means that you have more of a purpose, especially when it comes to what you do in work or business.

I believe that a lot of people have this, and will not try to fore fill it or even explore it.

I feel that it is our obligation to fore fill our true potential and be the nest that we can be, and this will only be maximised by following your true passion or purpose.

There are only 2 options, of which I discuss more in this episode;

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I believe that everyone can reach a point in their life where they feel like they've 'Hit a wall' or their just 'Standing still' with something, it can be anything- Work, life, fitness, relationships etc etc, and it can put you in a bad place

I get it, I've been there....

The thing is, its actually a good thing because it a sign that you desire or want more, and you need to make change or do something different.

I explain a bit more in this episode....

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To be great at anything takes Consistency and a lot of it, we can all be driven passionate and hard working, however if your not consistent then none of that really matters.

Recently I was thinking about how I have been consistent and also inconsistent, then it made me realise about 'Sustaining' consistency, because lets be honest, being consistent takes a lot of work, and sometimes sacrifice, and its not easy.

There are so many variables in life that can get in the way, change or even unexpected events and when push comes to shove, will it get in the way of your consistent daily action, could you sustain it?

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Everyone can have Focus, Drive, Determination or whatever else goes with it, however how you bounce back from adversity, set backs or failure is just as important, and ultimately can be the difference that sets people apart from winning or loosing, in whatever it is.

Whatever you set out to do there is always going to be a set back at some point, its inevitable so bouncing back is something that forms part of the above. Sometimes it can take a lot of bravery.

I speak about my opinion of this and how I have experienced having to bounce back after set backs 

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Making change isn't easy and can be uncomfortable, however it is necessary to sometimes move forward in life or grow.

Without change nothing happens! Sometime an unexpected change that seems really bad at the time can be the best thing that happens.

I speak about this in this episode, its the first live podcast from the Grafters Facebook Community.

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What is your desire?

Everyone has passions, wants, needs, maybe goals or visions etc, but how strong is your desire?

Desire is what keeps you strong and motivated, its what keeps you going when times get tough, or things don't always go to plan.

If you have a strong Desire, in whatever you want to achieve or get in life, then this is, I believe the strongest thing you can have. it is is the 'power' behind any graft, hard work or success.

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Anxiety is something every person experiences, however it can be deemed as something negative.

I have learnt that it can be a positive emotion, as experiencing 'Anxiety' can mean that the actions your taking are moving you forward.

I've learnt a lot about myself by experiencing certain situations that have made me feel anxious, which has actually benefited me, made me more self aware and taught me some valuable lessons, especially in Business, and I think is valuable to share this.

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Having Gratitude is a powerful trait, and it can be used to motivate you.

I never used to understand what 'Gratitude' really meant, it can mean a lot of things, mainly being grateful for your wins and successes is one thing, however its also about being grateful for your disappointments and failures too. To really be successful its important to understand this, as having gratitude can help you understand that failures are there to help you in life and can stop you wasting energy on dwelling on things.

Also being grateful for what you have, or have achieved, regardless of how big or small, can help inspire you more and motivate you to take you to new levels, and grow overall as a person.

Having gratitude gives you confidence as a person helps you think more positively.

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