The Daily Mastermind

Every Single one of us is Simply 1 Decision away from creating our best life…   Welcome back to the Daily Mastermind…   Today I want to talk to you about some random thoughts I’ve been having an hope that they might stir up in you some inspiration or motivation to make some changes and really create some greatness throughout your week.   Here are some of the ideas I want to share with you on this episode…#290 by the way.   You Create Your Life -don’t listen to all the noise around you -eliminate distractions in your life -decide to create your own economy   You are 1 Decision Away at any Moment -all change can happen in a moment -Mel Robbins 5 second rule -the science behind the 5 second rule   Focus on the Right Things is KEY -find and drive your Unique Talent -focus on the 20% not the 80% -create and maintain an abundant mindset   You have everything you need inside you, but you must search out the answers.   Answers will only come from Action, Productivity, and Movement.   Make it an Amazing Week…You got this!

Today I’d like to share with you a powerful thought when it comes to marketing, communication and even sales.   As many of you know I have been selling and marketing most of my professional career.  I’ve been noticing lately that there are so many “marketers”, “funnels”, “products” and self promoting individuals.     Honestly, its been pretty simple to make money online if you can even fog a mirror in the last few years.  But, I believe it is individuals with skills, talents and technique that will ultimately stand the test of time.   So, to get the process and the focus going for you, I am going to share a particular idea, concept, book that I hold as a core principle when I conduct marketing.   It might be helpful for those that do not know me to understand my background a bit.  I’ve had experience with: -top mentors and thought leaders of the world -help and marketed events all over the world -opened and operated multiple telesales floors  -written and executed direct mail, media, online, call center scripting, and much much more.   I don’t tell you this to impress you.  I tell you to impress upon you the fact that I’ve learned A LOT, but this principle is one of the most important.   So Here we go…I hope you enjoy and learn something…   Please let me know your thoughts and let me know if this has helped you in your business and life.   George Wright III

Welcome Back to the Mastermind...

This week we are focused on leveling up our perspective and our efforts in our business and personal lives.  I am going to share with you a talk I did to a group of young entrepreneurs about a year ago that is very applicable.

I hope you enjoy the message.

Please share this podcast.  It would mean a lot to me.

George Wright III

How is your week going so far? Are you attacking your goals or are you dealing with the same old issues? Are you feeling like you are on track or stuck?   I am finding more often than not, that most people are cycling through the same problems. …and this problems are almost entirely struggles with the mind.   Sure there are challenges and obstacles in life, but most of them involve our mind or perspective.   So…I want to focus this week on Hacks for the Mind…because I feel like the DAILY battle with your mind is the BATTLE you must win if you are going to live your best life.     Recently, I've had to deal with some super challenging situations and I’ve found myself looking to my mentors and lessons learned for advice, counsel and answers.  So, I’d like to share some of those with you…   Let me do the leg work and offer you some great perspective, ideas, tips and tricks that work for battling with your mind.   So…when I’m starting to struggle a bit there are certain mentors I go straight to based on what I know helps me cope and get on top of the situations in my life…David Goggins is right on top of the list so lets start with him today…   David Goggins is well know for his ability to push past the normal limits of his body and the average person.   David says that most people live in 40% of their best life.  In other words most people quit at 40%.   They quit their relationships, their businesses, their fitness goals, and everything else they do.   He says its like a car with a governor…explain The car can certainly go faster…and it you are my car, it definitely likes to go fast…lol But, the governor from the factory slows the car down.  No matter how much you try it wont go above a certain set speed.   This is what our brains are doing to us when we start to encounter difficulty in our lives.   Our brains are designed to keep us safe, comfortable, out of difficult situations, so it sends us signals that make us want to quit and slow down or walk away from a challenge.   The problem is that usually our minds quit at about 40% of our potential says Goggins.   I find this really crazy because our minds really are our greatest tool…but also our greatest weakness.   And to make it worse, our minds know all of our dang weaknesses and have the language that it knows will make us slow down, doubt our abilities, create fear and basically make us quit.   Your mind knows you better than anyone or anything in your life….But guess what…   Believe it or not…YOU CONTROL YOUR MIND…You are the driver of this incredible tool.   You are not your mind.  You are the driver of your mind.  The key is to NOT let go of the steering wheel.  Thats what most of us do.  We let our minds do what they want and shut us down.   And when you let go of the wheel and let your mind wander enough times, you form the habits of giving up, being lazy, “settling for less”, and ultimately a mediocre life…at 40%…you start to coast through life.   How many of you feel like you might be just “going through the motions right now?”…waiting for a break in the storm…waiting for something to change…waiting for answers?…Well you are the answer.  You have the answers inside you...   So, why does this happen?  Why do we settle and give up on our relationships, business, and all types of things in life?   Basically, its because we crave comfort and many times don’t see solutions to fix the problems so we quit.  But, this is when we need to look to give ourselves the most hope.  Because you do have the answers.  they just lie on the other side of quitting…on teh other side of the 40% mark.   See the key is to do what prosperity Principle # 3 says and ACT IN SPITE OF YOUR MOOD.   None of us wants to get up and go to the gym… None of us want to set feelings and ego aside and work through challenging relationships Noe of us want to get to work building our business after a long day at the J O B   But the truth is its only at the 40% level that David Goggins says we can truly create new habits and find real solutions.  It's at that point that the brain learns to become creative…not before.   You see your best life lies inside the pain…past the 40% mark. Your solutions will only come to you WHEN you are “experiencing” the difficulties.  The brain (your mind) is very resourceful, but it is also very tricky.  It knows your weaknesses.  It steers you toward comfort.     Go back to bed. Start Monday instead of today.  Give up and find a better opportunity, relationship, business, or gameplan.   When you tell yourself you are going to quit at that 40% level…your brain shuts down.  It wants to shut down.  Its wants the easy way out.  But don't let it control you. You control your mind...   This is when you need to tell yourself that “I am never going to give up”. Tell yourself that you have no choice but to succeed and your brain will go to work finding a solution to what you are dealing with.  It will look for the answers and help you be creative.   Eric Thomas says…when you want to succeed as much as you want to breath…that’s when you will be successful.   Stop worrying about finding solutions to the problem and start focusing on never giving up.   This is going to be a daily battle with your mind.  You can develop habits, but just accept the fact that you will be battling your mind throughout your life…make it a challenge.  make it a game.   And this is where it will become a productive…become fun…become fulfilling…become success.   You see we have been searching most of our lives for happiness and fulfillment in the wrong place.  We spend our lives wanting happiness, but looking for it in places of comfort and easy paths.  I know I have...   David Goggins continually emphasizes that you won't find toughness, resilence and fulfillment in a comfortable environment.  This is why he challenges himself every single day.  He looks forward to being uncomfortable because that is where you will find your greatness and the greatest rewards in life…in the difficulties.  Learn to love to challenge yourself.   Science has shown us that you get small dopamine hits even with small accomplishments.   -overcoming a challenge -losing a few pounds -not giving up on that business or relationship   You don’t need to get to the end goal to actually experience the fulfilling emotions…the dopamine hit that you and your brain desire…   Victory lies inside the smallest of steps…the smallest of accomplishments…   You will truly experience your best life and emotions by simply choosing to place yourself inside the battle.  Place yourself inside DISCOMFORT.  Let yourself get past the 40% mark where most people quit, cause that is where your greatness lies.   There are many ways you can help yourself get to this point and beyond:   -visualize what lies inside or beyond the battle -learn to disconnect from external needs for fulfillment…they are all inside you -know that the most fulfillment truly comes form the emotions you experience in the little moments of victory…THIS IS WHY WE SAY ITS THE “LITTLE THINGS IN LIFE" -visualize with clear and specific EMOTIONS…try this -learn and discover what motivates you (music, pictures, objects, emotions) -find a person or thing that drives you with something to prove -use past failures to DRIVE yourself   Just remember “one more rep”…thats a perfect example of being at the 40% mark and pushing through to your greatness.   Also, you have to realize that you do not have to have a trainer, coach, or specific tools.  You have all the tools inside you right now.  Your mind creates most problems and has the power and tools to overcome those problems.    I’ve spend most of my life searching for fulfillment, happiness and joy in the rewards and successes.  What I’ve learned is that ultimately we are all just seeking the emotions that various accomplishments or things will give us.   The secret is that we can experience those same emotions right now.  In the moment.  In overcoming small challenges…not just end goals…you’ve already experienced happiness in your life…visualization and small wins will bring those same emotions back into your life right now.   Learn to live beyond the 40% Learn to live in the gaps most people avoid Learn to never quit on your relationships, business, fitness goals and desires Learn to value the daily battle with your mind   See it as an exercise in uncovering your greatness… Look forward to the battle because it will bring you the happiness and fulfillment you desire.   Find ways to challenge yourself daily so that you can ultimately live the life you are capable of living…Push past the 40% mark.   Your Brain will find the tools to solve your problems    Yes, Your Thoughts Create Your Life…Yes, You are the One Who Steers the Ship…Your Mind.   Start Today to Challenge Yourself to become the Best Version of Yourself.  Learn to love LIVING inside UNCOMFORTABLE SITUATIONS.   And as David Goggins Says….STAY HARD

10 Steps to Increasing Productivity  Creative Problem Solving from Brian Tracy   Brain Tracy has always been a staple mentor of mine.  I have followed his advice, wisdom and ideas for most of my life.  He has spoken at my events and he has brought some amazing insights into how to truly expand and increase my productivity personally.   In a time when we are all struggling a bit to “think outside the norm” and get creative with our business, relationships and finances, I felt it might be a great idea to lay out a framework to do just that.   Brian Tracy has a 10 step approach to solving any problem with creativity and unique perspective.  I hope this will help  you take your productivity to a whole new level.   1) Change Your Language About The Problem From Negative To Positive I’ve talked about starting from “solutions” on past podcasts and this just reinforces that idea.  When you use the word “problem” it represents a negative.  Using words like “challenge” or “opportunity” is a much better way to program your mind for the positive. 2) Define The Situation Or Problem Clearly Too often we start dealing with situations in our lives without properly understanding the “problem” we are facing.  When you seek first to understand the problem, you are far better equipped to deal with it. 3) Use Critical Thinking To Approach The Problem From Several Different Directions It’s super important to analyze what the true problem is at all levels.  Sometimes we are working infixing the smoke and not dealing with the fire so to speak.  Plugging holes in a situation only leaves room for more holes to appear.  Make sure you are dealing with the problem at the source. 4) Clearly Define The Ideal Solution To The Problem I love this step because it says a couple of things.  You need to “clearly define” solutions, but I would go one step further and say something very critical here.  Make sure you are brainstorming all solutions from a place of abundance.  Often times we are using the easiest, quickest way to deal with problems rather than clearly thinking through options to fix and remedy a problem long term. 5) Pick The Best Solution To Solve Your Challenge It’s also important that you spend some clear time and focus on picking the right solution.  If you will simply take time analyze the pros and cons of “each” solution, you will sometimes find that a new solution or better solution can appear.  Don’t jump to quick decisions on solutions if you are dealing with a core or critical problem in your business or life. 6) Prepare For The Worst Possible Outcome And How To Overcome It. Sometimes we find ourselves implementing a solution only to find out that the solution doesn't work.  Be prepared in your mind and in your business to rapidly accept that outcome whatever it is, and immediately go to a new solution. 7) Measure Your Progress Another trap many of us fall into is that we are hoping for a result but not measuring the progress.  Sometimes a solution fixes a problem but not as well as another solution could fix it.  Have an objective to measure what results you want that solution to create for you. 8) Take Complete Responsibility For Your Decision Don’t be caught up or too vesting in having your solution be “right”.  Take responsibility for whatever outcome happens, and move on with new solutions if it does not work out.  Remember that failure is only temporary.  Keep moving forward. 9) Set A Deadline For When Things Should Be Solved A decision without a deadline is a meaningless discussion. If it is a major decision and will take some time to implement, set a series of short-term deadlines and a schedule for reporting. Deadlines and milestones are the only way you will know if you are succeeding with the solution you have implemented.  Become aware of what progress you are making through these very productive milestones and goals. 10) Take Action And Solve Your Problem Obviously the most important step is to Take Action.  That is something Tracy is very well know for emphasizing.  Taking Action is the only true way to create results in your life. I love what another one of me mentors has always told me.   Take Action and But Allow Space for Attraction.  I promise if you will approach any situation with an Abundant Mindset and with a Spirit of Taking Responsibility and Taking Action, you will absolutely make progress in your life. Also, remember a couple things I have mentioned before in our Daily Mastermind:

• What the mind can conceive and believe it can achieve.
• If you Think Win Win, you will always come out on top.
• Act in Spite of Your Mood.  Sometimes problems seem to put us in a funk.

You have everything you need to be successful in your life.  If you believe what Tony Robbins always says.  It is always a lack of Resources or Resourcefulness and one can always compensate for the other.  So, get to work and get it done. Have an amazing week.  Thanks for being part of our Mastermind Community. George Wright III

I have an episode today that is from a morning motivation I did recently.  It is the 7 P's fo Producing Results in the Moment.

I hope it inspires you to kick some butt here at the end of the year.  There is no better time than the present to take charge and create your life.  I hope you enjoy.

Thanks for listening.

George Wright III

BTW-  I am filling up a small group mastermind with entrepreneurs interested in getting some weekly mentoring from me in business and forex investing.  Hit me up if you are interested in applying for a position. Email me personally at [email protected]

 

Welcome Back to the Daily Mastermind   Quote of the Day Tell the world what you want…   I love the idea that you need to tell the world what you want.  But how many of us do just that?  Not many…   We might think about what we want.  We might even talk about it once in a while.  But most of us don’t declare or tell the world what we want for several reasons…   We don’t tell the world what we want because we either “don’t really know what we want” or we are “afraid of what people will think”.  Or better yet, we might actually just be afraid or fearful that it is not something we can really attain.     The problem with this is that we hesitate and keep ourselves from creating a life filled with happiness, prosperity and success due to fear, hesitation and doubt.  This is no way to live.  We MUST find the courage to figure out what we want and then declare it to the world.  It’s only then that we can truly get what we want.   It reminds me of something Charlie Munger said.  Charles Munger is vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway.  Warren Buffet has described him as his parter.  He said...   “To get what you want, you have to deserve what you want. The world is not yet a crazy enough place to reward a whole bunch of undeserving people.”  -Charles Munger So, I want you to think about what you really want like we’ve talked about the last few weeks.  But I also want you to make sure the world knows what it is you are wanting…then work like crazy to get it.   Poem My Wage I bargained with Life for a penny, And Life would pay no more, However I begged at evening When I counted my scanty store; For Life is a just employer, He gives you what you ask, But once you have set the wages, Why, you must bear the task. I worked for a menial’s hire, Only to learn, dismayed, That any wage I had asked of Life, Life would have paid.   So here is a question…   If someone were to look at your social media or be around your circle of influence…would they know what you really, truly want in life.  Or, would they have to ask you??  That is the key.   Find what you want and ask the universe for it. Declare what you want to the world.   Now before I go, I want to give you a quick remind of things I feel you can do to create your best life.  This always come back to the 12 Prosperity Pillars I’ve put together after 20+ years of working with the world’s best mentors and thought leaders.  

1. I create my life.
2. I take personal responsibility.
3. I act in spite of my mood.
4. I surround myself with positive people.
5. I focus on solutions.
6. I create an attitude of abundance.
7. I choose to be happy.
8. I always think win-win.
9. I am committed to life-long learning.
10. I create daily rituals.
11. I attract success.
12. I visualize and manifest my life.

  Mastermind Group enrollment process for November has begun dn will fill up quickly, so if you are interested in applying for the program to work with me personally over the next 90 day…email or contact me.   Have an Amazing day. George Wright III [email protected]

Let's start the week with some clarity shall we?

I talk about your vision a lot on the podcast, but that is because it is so important.  It truly is one of the most important things for you to sit down and clarify.

What is it that you truly desire in life?  You cant reach a destination if you don't have one.  Also, You cannot even assure yourself that you are on the right path if you are unclear what your goals, desires, and milestones are for your journey.

Please do me a favor and listen to this episode and take a block of time to truly design your best life.  Don't worry about it being perfect, because it will most certainly change as you develop into the best version of yourself.

Thanks for listening.

George Wright III

This is an episode you absolutely so NOT want to miss.  Take a minute.  Take some notes, and apply what I’m going to talk about today. I go through dozens of articles, podcasts and resources every morning when I wake up to fill my mind with the right type of focus and content.  I do this to deal with all the negative that I involuntarily receive every day.  Well I want to go through an article with you today from Dr Amen from the Amen Clinics…best selling author, podcast host and someone that has done hundreds of thousands of brain scans on individuals suffering from depression, anxiety and all types of negative emotions.  I absolutely feel it is so packed with content I am going to read it to you rather than just summarize it.  It's got some critical information I feel can help each of you in the community. Talk about stress. If you’re working from home, supervising distance learning for your children, and dealing with the anxiety of the pandemic, it can be overwhelming. At Amen Clinics, there’s been a big increase in people asking for help to cope with it all. The neuropsychiatrists at Amen Clinics have come up with the following 10 brain tips to keep you (and your kids) from getting frazzled, frustrated, or fed up. 10 Brain Tips to Keep You (and your kids) From Getting Frazzled, Frustrated, or Fed Up 1. Look for the positive. The human brain is hardwired for negativity and during stressful times, like now, it’s easy to focus on what’s wrong with your life. You need to train your brain to look for the positive to enhance your moods. An easy way to do this is to start each day by saying “Today is going to be a great day.” This causes the brain to search for reasons why it will be great. End each day with “What went well today?” This is also a very easy lesson to teach your kids that will help them maintain a more positive outlook. 2. Fuel your brain. Feed your brain high-quality foods and start the day with some protein for better focus and energy. Also, be aware that your brain is comprised of 80% water, and being even mildly dehydrated can negatively impact your moods—making you feel more anxious, tense, depressed, or angry—in addition to sapping your energy levels and lowering your ability to concentrate. Being dehydrated by just 2% impairs performance in tasks that require attention, immediate memory skills, and physical performance, according to research in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition. This can be especially important for kids with ADD/ADHD who struggle with attention and concentration. 3. Exercise to boost blood flow to the brain. Even though your brain, which weighs about 3 pounds, makes up only 2% of your body’s weight, it uses 20% of the oxygen and blood flow in your body. Anything that impairs blood flow hurts your brain and impairs function. Brain SPECT imaging measures blood flow in the brain and low blood flow on SPECT has been seen with ADD/ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, traumatic brain injury, substance abuse, suicide, and more. One of the best ways to promote healthy blood flow to the brain (and to your kids’ brains) is to exercise on a regular basis. Exercise enhances moods, reduces stress and anxiety, and increases focus and energy. Absolutely something I have gained benefit from... 4. Create a physical space for work and school. This way, when you (or your kids) enter that space—even if it’s just a desk in the corner of the living room—it signals to the brain that you’re in work mode (or your kids are in learning mode). 5. Give your brain a break. The ideal amount of time to work on a single task is 75-90 minutes, according to Bob Pozen, author of Extreme Productivity and a lecturer at MIT. Taking mini-breaks during the day boosts productivity. To reset and re-energize, try a brief meditation session (improves focus and attention), deep breathing (relieves stress and anxiety), or a quick walk (a natural mood booster). Brendon Bruchard reinforces this… This does not mean TV or Social Media Break... 6. Share the load. Depending on your anxiety level, consider creating a learning pod or “pandemic pod.” Pods are small groups of children—about 3 to 10 kids—who learn together in person. Some pods hire a tutor to teach the children while others let the parents split the duties. This means your brain gets a break from classroom time so you can focus on your own work. It also creates a sense of community, which is beneficial for the brain. The same can be said for small masterminds, groups or networking... 7. Practice mental hygiene. In a pandemic, mental hygiene is just as important as washing your hands. If you find yourself (or your kids) saying things like, “Things will never go back to normal” or “We’re all going to get COVID and die,” it’s time to eliminate the ANTs (automatic negative thoughts) that steal your happiness. Whenever you or your children have a thought that makes you feel sad, mad, nervous, or out of control, write it down and talk back to it. This can be so helpful for moods and behavior. Recognizing these behaviors and thoughts totally empowers you... 8. Encourage active listening at home. To make sure all family members know what their role is in the household, practice active listening. This is when you repeat back what you’ve understood when another person is talking. This helps avoid the miscommunication and conflicts that can harm relationships. When we have great relationships, our brains tend to do much better. In business this is a great way to help others feel you are listening and respect and loyalty and performance... 9. Tell your brain it’s time to relax. At the end of the day, put your work materials out of sight, if possible. This helps signal to your brain that it’s time to power down and relax. To promote relaxation, inhale calming scents, such as lemon, lavender, honeysuckle, rose, jasmine, or vanilla. I’ve spoken about the idea of the Corporate Athlete…meaning the growth is in the recovery not the stress... 10. Stick to a sleep schedule. While you’re sleeping, your brain is hard at work performing some very critical functions necessary to keep it operating at optimal levels. For example, during sleep, your brain cleans or washes itself by eliminating cellular debris and toxins that build up during the day (basically taking out the neural trash), consolidates learning and memory, and prepares for the following day. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends that children ages 6-12 get 9-12 hours and teenagers 13-18 years old get 8-10 hours of sleep each night. Adults should aim for 7-8 hours of sleep each night. Adequate sleep improves attention, behavior, learning, memory, emotional regulation, quality of life, moods, and mental health. Create a sleep routine for yourself and your children and stick to it. Obviously there are seasons of life to consider with this, but overall its important to maintain this part of sleep... Anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, and other mental health conditions can’t wait. During these uncertain times, your mental well-being is more important than ever and waiting until life gets back to “normal” is likely to make your symptoms worsen over time. I think it is so important for us to remember that we are not our minds.  Our brain is a tool and like anything else, you MUST keep it sharp, clean and focused.  I highly recommend any of Dr Amens books on Mental Health and Brain health and he also has an incredible podcast that he and his wife do which gives you small nuggets of health and nutrition information as well as activities for the brain and life in general.  check it out. I’ll leave the link to this article and his podcast in my show notes…. Thanks for listening. George Wright III   amenclinics.com plus, check out the podcast on itunes and google play

Welcome back to the Daily Mastermind...

Today I want to talk to you about jumping into the game of life at a higher level.  We are talking about playing all out through the end of the year.

Winner don't cross the finish line...They run THRU the finish line.

I hope you enjoy.  Thanks for listening.

George Wright III