Monday Morning Mojo

Our brains are hardwired for one of two responses in difficult situations: fight or flight.

In this episode, Phil challenges us to replace our fear with courage, compassion, and optimism. He encourages us to choose focus on the things that matter most in your life during these times, and be safe.

Resources:

"Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear" - Ambrose Redmoon

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In this episode, Phil recalls a famous movie from 1993 and the way it relates to our emotions today. In times of immediate and sudden change, we are not only tested but also demonstrate our ability to adapt and succeed. He leaves us with a very important action step.

Resources:

Harold Ramis: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000601/

Groundhog Day: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107048/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

Bill Murray: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000195/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t1

Andie MacDowell: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000510/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t2

Chris Elliott: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0254402/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t3

Phil's Tips for Dealing with Current Challenges:

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Fear. Anxiety. Humor. Disbelief. A month ago, most of us couldn't image the current situation we're in. Yet, today, we find ourselves navigating it.

In this episode, Phil encourages all of us to step up, kick through, and move forward through the uncertain days and weeks ahead, just as those before us did. The human spirit will shine through; find the positives. From all of us at Cannon, Safe health and Godspeed.

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Performance improves when actions and results are measured; however, it's a bit more nuanced than that. Short-term results often occur simply because we start measuring things, but sustainable long-term performance is based on measuring and reporting the right things.

In this episode, Phil shares keys to achieving long-term results and success.

As we approach the end of the first quarter, he challenges you to go back and look at your goals for 2020. Are you measuring the right things?

Resources:

Peloton: https://www.onepeloton.com/

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What we do today has an impact on tomorrow.

In this episode, Phil shares a personal example of two miniscule activities he does every day. Small things require little effort and time, but they yield big positive rewards. Live life today by remembering tomorrow. What exactly does that mean? Listen in to learn more.

Resources:

Jesse Itzler, Entreprenueur, Author, Keynote Speaker: https://jesseitzler.com/

"Remember Tomorrow" Iron Maiden: http://bit.ly/remembertomorrowironmaiden

Steve Harris, Musician: http://bit.ly/steveharrisironmaiden

Paul Diano, Musician: http://bit.ly/pauldiannoironmaiden

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Are you truly passionate about how you spend the majority of your time?

Join in on this week's episode as Phil tells us a story about the famous and influential jazz musician, Wynton Marsalis. Wynton is an example of how a passion can turn into a craft. As we start a new week, let's work to spend more time doing what we are passionate about; in turn, we'll elevate our craftsmanship.

Resources:

Wynton Marsalis: http://bit.ly/2VrRjCW

"Wynton's Blues" by David Hajdu: http://bit.ly/2TmeJXG

"I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance," Victor Young: http://bit.ly/3adzQCC

"I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance," Bing Crosby: http://bit.ly/2waoWP4

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"I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it." – Charles Swindoll

How do you handle a dead battery? A delay at the airport? A flat tire? How we react to unexpected and inconvenient disruptions in our lives can define our experiences. Phil challenges us to prepare for such events and control our response to them.

Resources:

Robert Biswas-Diener, "The Three Types of Complaining": http://bit.ly/2SIa0R2

Jim Rohn Quote: http://bit.ly/32dMr5R

Charles R. Swindoll Quote: http://bit.ly/3bTeegm

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John Meachem is not only a legendary writer but also a great communicator. One of his most recent works is his book, Songs of America, written with one of country music's legends, Tim McGraw.

In today's episode of Monday Morning Mojo, Phil decribes the different techniques that John uses in his writings. How can you improve your communication techniques? Tune in to learn more.

Resources:

John Meachem: http://www.jonmeacham.com/

Tim Mcgraw: https://timmcgraw.com/

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From the half-time show at the Superbowl to the election campaign underway, personal opinions are flooding social media. It has become the main outlet for letting individuals express how they feel about controversial issues.

Join Phil as he discusses negative emotional triggering and how social media plays a big part in this today. At the conclusion of the episode, he encourages us to realize that we may have differing opinions but challenges us to try to understand where they're coming from.

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Life is a precious gift that we all get to experience. Sometimes in this beautiful life though, we don't always have all the answers.

In today's episode, Phil takes the time to remember former NBA player, Kobe Bryant. Kobe, along with several others, was killed in a horrific helicopter accident last week. Though we may not know the reasoning for why this happened, we can choose to hold on to Kobe's legacy by taking action and making a positive impact on others.

Resources:

Kobe Bryant: http://bit.ly/3aVj6ko

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