Don’t make excuses!

There are so many things that we can procrastinate about and we can come up with so many different excuses for why we are not doing something. But the actual reason why we procrastinate is really quite simple: We believe that taking action will cause us a certain amount of pain.

We procrastinate because we all have too much to do

We want to dodge things we don’t like.

Set deadlines.  Increase rewards.  Involve others.  Create a habit.

What's your why behind doing it?  Does it serve you?

“Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today.” - Benjamin Franklin

The struggle to the top is a difficult one.

Embrace, remember and reinforce the struggle.

Reward to journey not the destination.

Build off past experiences.  Don’t make the same mistakes twice.

Be grateful and thankful you were able to live that life, it made you who you are today.

Be wise, be grateful and be humble

“Don't forget where you came from, but always remember where you're going.” - Luke Taylor

To achieve your highest potential, you must learn how to fail forward.

Don’t be a victim.  Don’t be afraid.  Accept things as they are.

Turning Mistakes Into Stepping Stones for Success

The difference between average people and achieving people is their perception of and response to failure. - John C. Maxwell

Accept the blame!

Everyone has faults, no one is perfect.

Taking responsibility when we have chosen an action that upsets others can be a sign of maturity, and shows respect for those around us.

Don’t have a poor me attitude, have it give you power!

Not doing good in school, it's your fault

Don’t like your job, it's your fault

Are you taking 100% responsibility for all your failures, accomplishments, and everything else that is going on in your life?

Take ownership of your actions and your life!

“Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right.” -Henry Ford

Your Big Why is the driving reason you do what you do.

Simon Sinek’s book “Start with Why”.

In it he looks at how great businesses like Apple inspire action and loyalty in both their employees and customers through first and foremost communicating the reason “Why” they are in business rather than the “What” or the “How”. Because before they ‘buy’ the thing that you do or the way that you do it your customers buy into the Reason Why you do it in the first place.

What is the difference you want to make in the world?

What legacy would you like to leave for future generations?

What you do everyday matters more than what you do once in a while.

Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out

Consistency allows for measurement.

Consistency creates accountability.

“I am who I am today because of the choices I made yesterday.” - Eleanor Roosevelt

Everyone wants to be happy, feel good and have a carefree life.  But are you willing to put in the time and effort?

People want to start their own business or become financially independent. But you don’t end up a successful entrepreneur unless you find a way to appreciate the risk, the uncertainty, the repeated failures, and work insane hours on something you have no idea whether or not it will be successful.

“If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” — Frederick Douglas

There is NO FREE LUNCH when it comes to success or failure…you’re going to pay a price…you’re going to struggle and suffer either way.  Movement causes friction

Thomas Edison, the American businessman who invented the lightbulb. It took Edison almost 10,000 attempts to create a lightbulb – that’s a huge amount of ‘failures’ before finally finding success. But in response to his repeated failures he said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”

Break down large goals into smaller goals

Reward yourself when achieving small goals

Identify, make the goal black and white.  Define success and the small wins

Each day is a win!

Gain clarity and get focused

Confidence and motivation

Revisit your goal daily

Remember your Why!

At the beginning of the year, we’re all raring to go — New Years Resolutions are set, we’re waking up early, hitting the gym, meditating, eating healthy, doing all the things we want to do.

But by the time February rolls around, that version of ourselves feels like a distant memory.

Putting in the work to achieve your goal is a whole other animal.

At the end of the day, it simply boils down to motivation vs. inertia

People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing, that's why we recommend it daily.” Zig Ziglar

Tie a goal to something tangible.  It keeps your eye on the prize

Ever heard of the compounding interest penny story?

Embrace the suck!

“Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.” -Dale Carnegie

J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” pitch was rejected 12 times.

Don't give up!  

What's your one thing?  

How can you give one more and see how the compound effect comes into play?