Finding our WHY is typically something that we are told to do in order to grow.

However, sometimes a WHY can be overwhelming, causing us to "shut-down" because we are not sure where to start with such a big task in front of us.

But if we started with micro-commitments, some small action that we can take now, we can move forward immediately,

This also allows us to detach from the outcome.

When we can attach to the process, we can ensure we are taking action.

Jon Cheplak has a great video on this: http://bit.ly/2QabWAS

First and foremost, Happy Veteran's Day and thank you to those who have served or are currently serving.

I wanted to highlight a couple of Veterans that have had an impact on my life.

David Goggins from the book Living With A Seal. Which I highly recommend.

Also, Jocko Willink. 

I share an audio clip of Jocko that I come back to often for guidance.

We all want to know everything and do things on our own,

But really, we learn the most when we ask for help and make mistakes.

If we never make mistakes it means we aren't trying anything new.

In order to grow in any way, we need to try new things and figure out how to get them to work better.

This will automatically lead to mistakes.

And when we make them, we can ask for help as we fix them.

It's ok not to know everything, so get out there and make some mistakes while trying something new.

Motivation just isn’t enough if you don’t take action.

We can listen to all the motivational speeches, motivational quotes, and hang all the motivation posters we want.

But the fact is, if we don’t act and implement, it's all for nothing.

Motivation can only get us so far before we must act on it.

In order to create momentum, we must act as quickly as possible when we are feeling motivated.

Are you solving obstacles or problems?

Problems find us and wait for us to fix them. They are the challenges on the surface.

Obstacles are the reason for the problems. If you can solve the obstacle, you can reduce the problems. 

Former NFL player Heath Evans dropped some bombs on me today.

Including ideas like, "master the little things and the big things will naturally be mastered"

He also taught me why I can't really hate the Patriots and Bill Belichick if I am a true fan of football or teamwork.

Amazing things can happen when you begin to come from a place of contribution.

When you start giving to others, you have the ability to receive from a perspective that isn't as individualistic.

Making more room for opportunity and possibilities to enter your life.

Sometimes a simple change in routine is all it takes to get a little boost or new perspective.

It could be as simple as walking somewhere instead of driving.

On my whiteboard calendar in my office, Eva has written, You're doing better than you think you are. I am PROUD of you! Keep going, you've got this!".

I typically use it for a daily reminder, but what my son wrote on it yesterday made me realize how young someone can be and still have a positive mindset.

My son co-hosts this episode with me.