Monday Morning Mojo

"Someone's sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago." – Warren Buffett

In this episode, Phil uses the woods and the work necessary to maintain and continuously improve the wildlife's habitat that lives there as a metaphor for life.

All seasons change, but the overall quality of the environment is dependent on our efforts. The time to ensure good seasons in the future is now. Go plant a seed.

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Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway - https://www.forbes.com/profile/warren-buffett/?sh=56431e964639

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The only way to ensure you never fail is to never try. Failure is part of life, and it gives us an opportunity to learn, grow, and respond.

In this episode, Phil uses a personal aviation example to show the importance of having a tutor to help you be more successful. Having help is a sign of strength; listen in to hear more.

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Many of us are hopeful for change in this new year. However, if we genuinely desire change, we have to be the agents of it. Not wishers or hopers but doers.

New Year's resolutions are often things we hope to do but rarely do we take the time to outline a plan as to how to make them happen. Let's make 2021 a success; be agents of change.

Happy New Year!

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In this episode, Phil provides you with three questions to answer and reflect on the last 12 months. 2020 was quite a year for all of us.

Take time to mentally unpack and wrap up the past year as you prepare for the new one. File your answers until mid-year 2021. We wish you a Happy New Year!

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Every year, Phil shares "The Christmas Guest" poem. It's one of only two episodes that are repeated; however, the episodes are never replayed, always uniquely recorded. This poem takes him back to his childhood. Listen in to feel its impact on you. Happy Holidays!

Resources:

"The Christmas Guest" by Helen Steiner Rice - https://bit.ly/2LYIdZ2

"The Christmas Guest" by Grandpa Jones - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iyYix9umek

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Technology and human capital investments can create big leverage opportunities. This means that even if you can do something manually, it might not be the best way.

As the new year approaches, Phil encourages us to take stock of things we should invest in to enhance our productivity and effectiveness. He concludes the episode with a challenge for 2021; be smart and grow.

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We all make mistakes. In this episode, Phil shares a recent mistake he made that involved driving with an expired tag while on a conference call. He concludes with a challenge to change frustration into appreciation. Listen in to hear the full story.

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It's amazing the difference a few months can make. Change in life is constant; sometimes it's slow and incremental while other times it can be explosive and exponential.

In this episode, Phil uses the before, during, and after stages of three common life events to help us think about change, its impact, and effect. Change is inevitable; it's important that we adapt and move forward.

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On this Monday of Thanksgiving week, it is a tradition that Phil shares his version of the late Furman Bisher's "I'm Thankful." In this episode, Phil pauses and gives thanks to all the people and things that matter most to him.

As you begin this week, we challenge you to take time to think about what you're thankful for this Thanksgiving.

Resources:

Furman Bisher – "I'm Thankful" - https://bit.ly/2pLkZh2

F3 - https://f3nation.com/

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We have ample smart systems that can provide us with information, but the key is what we do with the information.

In this episode, Phil shares three essential steps on how to unpack the information. He concludes with a real example to show why these steps are so important and challenges wealth advisors to embrace them.

Resources:

Ford Motor Company App - https://owner.ford.com/fordpass.html

Apple - https://www.apple.com/watch/

Whop Company - https://www.whoop.com/

Nick Watney, Whop App - https://www.golfchannel.com/news/whoop-strap-key-detecting-nick-watneys-positive-test

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