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Today I felt it was important to remind ourselves that we ultimately create our lives and cannot get caught up in the chaos or confusion going on around us.  It's difficult to remember this, but hopefully this will help.  Have a great day.

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George Wright III

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What’s Your 4th Quarter Plan?   You may be feeling like this year has been full of chaos, uncertainty, confusion and rapid changes, but it’s time to focus on finishing the year out strong.  Yes, it’s been a struggle for many people so far this year.  Some of you may have experienced trials and obstacles, while others of you have experienced you’re best year ever.     Regardless of where you are now or what has happened so far this year, the fact remains that games are won or lost in the 4th quarter.  You can absolutely finish this year strong.  The best leaders and achievers are the ones that FINISH the race strong, not the ones that START the race strong.  We are in the 4th quarter.  There are still several months left in this year, and I’ve got good news for you.  You can STILL make this year a monumental year if you will Get Focused, Execute on Your Plan, and Never Look Back.     There are many ways you can immediately create momentum and forward progress in your life, but the decision has to be made by you.  I am challenging you to Stop, Take a Minute, and Focus on Creating a 4th Quarter Plan for you and your business.   I want to provide you with 10 ideas on how you can make it happen starting today.  I hope these ideas will inspire your own creativity and motivate you to take control of your 4th quarter in a big way.  Ultimately, you have everything inside you to WIN the Game in the 4th quarter.  It comes down to you…  

1. Dig Deep
2. 1. you have a much higher level you could be playing at
   2. raise your level of urgency and make it a must
   3. we can all do much more…david goggins
3. Run Your Plays
4. 1. as an entrepreneur you know what you need to do
   2. double down on the productive not active tasks
   3. measure your results
5. Fuel Your Vision
6. 1. dedicate time to your dream building
   2. remind yourself of your goals
   3. make it about more than just yourself...
7. Get Creative
8. 1. sometimes the best way to make a change is to make a change
   2. use your creative brain and not just your logical brain
   3. think like your consumer or people you service
9. Focus on Your Strength
10. 1. get out of the competent zone
    2. delegate or eliminate anything in the incompetent range
    3. what is the value of your time…remember that
11. Serve Others
12. 1. its not about you
    2. none of us “feel like doing the work”
    3. serving others will give you energy and focus
13. Inspire Others
14. 1. dont just look to motivate…people dont only need motivation
    2. inspiration comes from leaders
    3. inspiration comes from within others not from you
15. Don’t Look Back
16. 1. remember the past is over and the future doesn’t exist
    2. don't drag your baggage with you or its hard to win the race
    3. you are not the person from yesterday
17. Practice Gratitude
18. 1. the simplest way to get out of a rut
    2. the best way to attract more into your life
    3. always be grateful for what you WILL have
19. Start Each Day Strong
20. 1. get out of the gates quickly and effectively
    2. daily rituals are the key
    3. choose things that are Personal to you

  Also, I think it is important for you to remember this…   You are the player in your game of life, but you are also the Coach, Referee, and Judge.  You write the rules that you are judged by, not anyone else.  You are in control of how you play the game, rule the game and keep score.  So, don’t let anyone or anything in your life try to convince you otherwise.  Make a decision and a commitment to play at 100% through the rest of the year.   Don’t leave anything on the court.  Don’t start the year with any regrets as to how you’ve played in 2020.  I know that you have greatness inside of you.  I know that you can create the life you were meant to live, so let’s go make it happen.   Thanks for listening. George Wright III

It's really hard to accept the idea that we should enjoy the journey when there are so many complex problems in the present world.  Stress, anxiety, depression are a real thing right now.     So how do we learn strategies to deal with these “internal world problems”.    Let’s talk about that today...   How to Overcome Negative Thoughts   Change the Questions You ask yourself repeatedly -the questions we ask ourselves is the key   Remind Yourself People Don’t Care about what you say or do -our anxiety is not theirs...people have their own issues   Shift Your Brain -question your thoughts moving from emotion to logic.   Change Your Surroundings -surround yourself with positive or good vibrations   Change Your Perspective or Filter -while this really matter in 5 years?   Talk it out or Vent. -talking it out can be a great way to get rid of thoughts.   Come back to the present. -focus on your breath, counting, etc.   Force a Change in Thought Direction -grab a project or task to consume your mind.   Go Workout or Exercise -body and mind have an amazing connection.   Change focus to Service -move focus from you to others and recognize them.   Practice Gratitude -make a physical list of things you appreciate.   Book end Your day… -idle time and unfocused time is the precursor

Super Pumped to give you access to a private webinar we did with the Former Sr Trial attorney for the IRS Scott Estill.   Listen, I know everyone is super anxious and some even stressed about the outcome of the upcoming elections.  I am not going to get into politics but I want to say this…the best offense sometimes is a great defense.   So, I am happy to bring you an amazing discussion with Scott Estill, who I have featured on the podcast in the past.   Scott breaks down the ins and outs of Both the Trump and Biden Tax Proposals.   As a reminder, Scott was the former Sr Trial Attorney with the IRS.  He is an amazing expert on tax reduction strategies for individuals and businesses.  He has written numerous books and sued the IRS no behalf of his clients thousands of times.  He knows what he is talking about.   My goal is to give you an objective overview of the Proposals both candidates are offering, so that you can 1)be informed and 2)better prepare yourself for your year end tax planning.   Now a couple of notes here:   1-He is referring to a powerpoint so I am going to give you access to the powerpoint and video presentation in the show notes so check there if you’d like once you listen to the full podcast.   2-If you’d like to spend some time with Scott, we actually have a live event coming up in November.  Its a livestream Summit that typically only my high net worth clients have access to, but I can get you tickets if you click on the link in the show notes.   My goal is to get you thinking more about saving thousands on your taxes Personally and Professionally.   With that said, here is scott...   Thanks for Listening   George Wright III   LINK to FREE Summit Tickets with Scott Estill https://ti122.isrefer.com/go/summit/g3/

I recently went back to some Amazing Content from a mentor of mine Brendon Burchard.  He wrote a book called High Performance Habits, How Extraordinary People Become that Way. This book was instrumental in helping me to Create Clarity in my life and structure some extremely helpful Daily Rituals.  So, I’d like to provide you with a high level review of what that book covers and maybe we can get into more details throughout this week on the Daily Mastermind Podcast.   Thanks for listening.   BTW- check out our new website at www.dailymastermind.com   George Wright III

Today I want to talk to you about Focusing on High Value Activities in your life...   How Can You Create Your Life -You Must Know what you Want (Why) -You Must Set Goals -You Must Take Action -You Must Change your Filter on Events   You Have to Focus on High Value Activities 1-Results not Activity 2-Unique Ability not areas you are Incompetent or Competent with 3-Whats your Time Value of Money…this is your Filter for Activities   You Must Master Your Emotions -Tony Robbins talks about changing 3 things to master emotions -1 perspective, 2 resources, 3 triggers -what is your default emotion…question it -Move to Gratitude, Dreams, Passion   Who are you when you are at your best? Be the same person on or off stage….   FINAL THOUGHT...You Must Focus on Solutions -stop trying to change circumstances -start focusing on solutions   You can fail at what you don't want to do so you might as well take chance on doing what you love…right?

Don’t Wait for the Winds to Change in Your Life   It is the set of the sails, not the direction of the wind that determines which way you will go…Jim Rohn   What does this mean?  

• This is very applicable to today…
• You may be feeling like everything is pushing you around in life right now.
• You may feel like life is happening “to you” rather than “for you”.
• Maybe you feel like you can’t catch a break.
• Maybe you feel like you are not making progress.
• Or Maybe you just feel “not in control” of the direction you are moving.

  Let me use a couple analogies to help you realize that… …You have more control than you think you have over your life and direction.   Story about Sailing...

• I am not a sailor but I heard an interesting story the other day.
• Most people know and could manage to sail in the direction of the wind.
• However, an experienced sailor knows that it doesn’t matter if there is wind or the direction it is blowing.
• An experienced sailor can navigate any direction regardless of the wind’s direction.
• In fact, they can even said “against the wind”.
• They know that it is the “set of the sail” not the “direction of the wind” that takes them in their preferred direction.

  This is a huge example of the difference between someone being blown around in life and someone that learns to navigate life in the direction they want to go.   Another really cool example and probably suggestion comes from this story…   Its a Story about “Ancient Sailors”..

• Ancient sailors used to travel the northern seas and would notice something crazy…
• This was very early and before we new much about icebergs and the science  associated with them.
• The sailors would be sailing through the cold waters and moving in the direction of the wind.
• They would notice these massive ice bergs and be baffled by the fact that they were moving in the opposite direction of the wind.
• Any guess as to why?…
• It's because most of us know now that 90% of the size and mass of an iceberg is below water.
• We have also learned that the deep ocean currents (below the surface) dont travel in teh direction of the wind.  They sometimes travel in the opposite direction.
• But, because the mass of the iceberg is far below the surface, it travel in the direction of the Oceans “currents”.

  This is an excellent example of what we can do in our lives to change our direction.   You see when you establish deep “currents” in your life…like value, goals, passion, direction... When you establish deep currents (values) in your life, they will carry you through, against or opposite the wind.   What does this mean for you?…  

• It doesn’t matter what is going on “around” you.
• It doesn’t matter what other people think.
• What really matters is what’s going on “inside” you…your mind.
• You need to learn to ground yourself in your values, goals and priorities.
• You need to be prepared before life “happens”, so you can handle it when it does.

  How can you change your direction despite the winds in your life?   Learn to focus on your perspective not the situations. Stop Focusing on the wind and circumstances. Surround Yourself with Positive Influences Focus on Key Daily Rituals   These are my main suggestions for you to implement, but I want you to know that I believe you can steer the direction of your life if you truly focus on it.  You DO have what it takes.  You are given everything you need to create and change the winds in your life.     And remember…it's never too late to start living the life you WANT to live.   George Wright III

I absolutely believe..."what the mind can conceive and believe it CAN Achieve"....But, You must start with a dream.

Everything Great in your life will begin with a DREAM

Learn to spend time Dreambuilding.  I want to talk with you today about why you should Dreambuild, how you should Dreambuild, and strategies for Dreambuilding in your life.

I hope you enjoy.  Thanks for listening.

George Wright IIII

A few years ago I read an article about how we interact with the world.  It used an analogy of a Tugboat vs a Lighthouse.  A few weeks ago I saw that same message again, so I thought I would share it with you today.   You see we can choose how we interact with the world, and we can choose how we communicate with people around us.  Especially in today’s world, it seems many of us are trying to be “heard”.  We are all trying to share a message with people around us that we feel might resonate with them and help create meaningful change in their lives.     Maybe you’ve experienced this in your life.  Because of all the noise and clutter in the world today, it’s very difficult to actually be “heard”.  Its even more difficult to have people pay attention with you feel you might be able to help them.  You may have kids or family or friends that you are trying to help create change.  You may be an entrepreneur who is following your passion and are trying to bring your product to market.  Or maybe you are simply someone who cares deeply for the people around you and want to help them make changes in their lives…   If you fall into any of those scenarios, I’m sure you have also experienced the frustration and disappointment of not feeling like your message is being received.  Or maybe you simply cannot understand why people you interact with are not accepting the message or influence you are genuine trying to help them with.     I’ve had this happen in my life.  I’ve spent a lot of my life running around trying to help others, or influence others in a positive way only to feel anxious, stressed or even alone in my efforts to create something meaningful.  Maybe you’ve felt the same…   Well there is an analogy that compares this type of activity to a Tugboat and a Lighthouse.   The Tugboat and the Lighthouse have very much the same mission.  Each of them are put in place to help save Boat and guide them into the harbor safely.  The Tugboat will go out and rescue other boats.  It will expend a great amount of energy pushing and pulling boats that are stranded and helping them get into shore.  The tugboat provides an amazing service and is responsible for helping many boats in distress.  However the tugboat needs to apply pressure and energy to basically force these “stranded” boats into safe harbor.   The Lighthouse, on the other hand, stands firmly at the shore.  It shines it light as a message to the passing boats in order to help them avoid the rocks and dangerous pitfalls that they may otherwise end up crashing and sinking on.  The lighthouse does not need to go out and force the boats to do anything.  It simply focuses on shining its light and allows the boats in the distance to choose whether or not they will follow its light and safely make it ashore.     This message really impacted me personally, and I think it can help share a very powerful message with you as well.   Whether you are focused on creating better relationships, sharing your message or products with the world, or simply becoming a better version of yourself.  It might be helpful for you to practice the lessons taught in this example.  Learn to be more of a lighthouse to the world.  Learn to share your value and message with others, but allow others to choose whether they will accept or benefit from what you have to offer.  Nothing obtained through force, coercion or even pressure will ever last, and most times it will not grow and develop into something strong unless it does it on its own.   In life, I have often felt that…and maybe you’ve heard this phrase…”if it's going to be, it’s up to me”.  But, I’ve learned that that doesn’t mean that you need to force things to happen in your life.  Yes, work hard, take massive action, and pursue your dreams and goals. But, also learn to leave space for attraction, and learn to be at peace with the results in your life when they don’t turn out exactly as you intended them to turn out.   This requires you to develop a few key characteristics that a partner of mine, Robert Stuberg, always reminds me of…   You need to learn to focus on and develop:

• Faith- Believe that there is a reason and a purpose for everything even if you don’t yet understand what that reason is.
• Courage- Believe that you can overcome whatever challenges come your way and that every event in your life only has the meaning you give it.
• Resolve- Believe that quitting equals failure and that you are committed to your path in life.
• Compassion- Believe that helping others equals success and that you can only control the message you share with the world.
• Gratitude- Believe that it is a miracle that you showed up here on planet earth and learn to be love and appreciate what you have been given.

  I hope that you can start your week with this message in mind, and that you can find a way to create peace of mind in your day, your week and your life.  Learn to find comfort in the values and principles that you believe in and stop letting the outside world influence, direct or control your day to day activities. This is my goal for you.   Remember, that it’s never too late to start living the life you were meant to live.  That begins with today.  Have a great day.   George Wright III