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Quote of the day is by Brain Tracy...

"Act boldly and unseen forces will come to your aid."

Are you acting bolding in your life?  What level are you playing at in the game of life right now?  Let's talk about this...

Today on the podcast I want to give you some deep questions to ask yourself and I will also share some critical areas of your business you can focus on to really level it up...creating more revenue and results.

Thanks for listening.

George Wright III

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I wanted to share some thoughts with you today as I was driving to an appointment.  I feel like many people are tryign to figure out how to create direction, solutions and opportunities in their lives right now.  The marketplace and cirucumstances are difficult right now and that's causing many people to stress, worry and feel stuck.

Napoleon Hill had a similar situation happen in his life.  Despite being one of the founding fathers of modern day success psychology, he found himself struggling at one time.  I want to share some things with you on how to turn this around and start creating solutions.

Thanks for listening.

George Wright III

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Book Summary: Execution by Larry Bossidy and Ram Charan

In "Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done", Larry Bossidy and Ram Charan provide a framework for business leaders to achieve results. They argue that execution is not just about having a good strategy, but also about having the right people in place and creating an environment where they can be successful.

The authors offer a three-part framework for execution, which includes setting clear goals, aligning people and resources behind those goals, and holding people accountable for results. They also provide tools and techniques for each of these components.

Goal setting:

The authors suggest that goals should be SMART: specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. They also recommend setting goals at multiple levels, from the overall company down to individuals.

Aligning people and resources:

The authors argue that alignment starts with understanding what each person's strengths and weaknesses are. Once this is clear, leaders can assign tasks and roles accordingly. They also recommend creating "accountability maps" to make sure that everyone understands who is responsible for what.

Holding people accountable:

The authors argue that accountability is essential for execution. To hold people accountable, they suggest setting clear expectations, providing feedback regularly, and using rewards and punishments appropriately.

Major Building Block of Execution is Leadership.

7 essential behaviors of a leader

1. The first essential behavior a leader needs it to know the people and the business. Understanding your people and business is critical to truly executing on priorities in any business.
2. A Leader also must insist on Realism. Rather than avoiding the truth a great leader needs to embrace the truth. This requires a leader to identify and deal with weaknesses as well as the current influence of the markets.
3. Setting clear goals and priorities is also a critical element of leadership. People and organizations cannot execute if the direction of the company isn't clear. Don’t overcomplicate things with too many goals or priorities, and make sure that communication is clear and simple.
4. You've heard the phrase the "fortune is in the followup", and leadership absolutely requires you to follow through. Being someone that always follows through is important for a leader, it means that people will believe what you say and take you seriously. Your actions speak much louder than your words.
5. The fifth behaviour a leader must have is the ability to reward the doers...the people that are getting things done. The goal is to drive progress and "execution", so its important to reward that behavior in the people as they do it.
6. Expanding the capabilities of an organization and its people is a key element of a leader. Its important for people feel like they are "growing" inside a company. Plus, you will develop and expand relationships, networks and opportunities when you invest in growing people.
7. Leaders know themselves and their capabilities. They know their own strengths and their own weaknesses. Accepting and acknowledging your own weaknesses and working to improve these is a great trait for a leader. You are a much more influential and productive leader when you are aware of the talents and resources you have, and when you understand your weaknesses and challenges that you must overcome.

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Have an Amazing Day.

George Wright III

Creating a Better Work-Life Balance

The workday can be a grind. But it doesn't have to be! By making a few small changes, you can boost your productivity, reduce stress, and set yourself up for success.

When you are out of balance, you may find yourself feeling stressed, anxious, and overwhelmed. You may also find it difficult to enjoy your work or meet your goals. Work-life balance is not about working less or taking more time off. It's about finding a way to work smarter so you can have more time and energy for the things that are most important to you. It's about taking control of your schedule and making choices that align with your values. Work-life balance is a journey, not a destination.

There is no "perfect" balance that you can achieve once and for all. Instead, work-life balance is something you strive for each day. The goal is to find a way to work that meets your needs and allows you to live the life you want. Work-life balance requires setting priorities and making choices. It's about knowing what's most important to you and making sure that your work fits into that picture. Work-life balance is different for everyone. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to work-life balance. What matters most is that you find a way to make it work for you.

Here are 7 simple tips to get you started

Set priorities

Part of being organized is taking a moment to think about what your priorities are for the day. What are the most important tasks you need to complete? Put them at the top of your list and work on them first. If you constantly work work work work work work, you're not going to have time to focus on your personal growth. And what's the point of working if you're not growing as a person? You need to set priorities in your life and make sure that you're devoting enough time to the things that are most important to you.

Be mindful of your time

Time management is an important skill in any work setting. Time is one of the most precious commodities we have. It's the one thing we can never get back once it's gone. That's why it's so important to be mindful of how we use our time. Every moment is an opportunity to grow and expand as a person. Unfortunately, many people get caught up in the rat race of work and forget to focus on their personal growth. They become so consumed with their career that they neglect their health, relationships, and hobbies. It's important to strike a balance between work and the rest of your life. Otherwise, you'll end up missing out on some of the most important things in life.

Stay positive

A positive attitude is key to maintaining motivation and seeing challenges as opportunities. If you find yourself getting stressed or negative, take a deep breath and remind yourself of your goals. Of course, this is easier said than done. When you're feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list, it's easy to give in to negative thinking. However, if you can find a way to stay positive, you'll be better able to manage your stress and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

• Focus on the things that are going right in your life, rather than dwelling on the things that are going wrong.
• Find humor in the situation. If you can laugh at yourself and the situation, you'll be less likely to get bogged down by negativity.
• Try to take a step back from the situation and see it from a different perspective. Often, when we're in the middle of a problem, it's hard to see the forest for the trees.

Whatever method you choose, staying positive is essential for maintaining a work-life balance that works for you.

Take breaks

It's no secret that we live in a world that is increasingly driven by work. We are expected to be available at all hours of the day, and our work lives often end up spilling over into our personal lives. This can lead to feelings of burnout and stress, and it can have a negative impact on our physical and mental health. One way to combat this is to make sure that we take breaks. It's important to step away from work periodically, even if it's just for a few minutes. This will help us to recharge and refocus, and it will allow us to come back to work with fresh energy.

Taking breaks also allows us to pursue other interests and hobbies, which can help us to maintain a work-life balance. When we invest in our personal growth, we are less likely to feel overwhelmed by work. So next time you're feeling stressed, take a break! Step away from your work, take some deep breaths, and remind yourself that you deserve to take care of yourself. You'll be surprised how much of a difference it makes.

Avoid distractions

For many people, creating a work-life balance is a challenge. They feel like they're constantly being pulled in different directions, and they can never really focus on any one thing. But here's the thing: work-life balance isn't about finding more hours in the day. It's about making the most of the time you have and being intentional about how you spend your energy. One way to do this is to avoid distractions. Too often, we allow ourselves to be pulled away from what we're doing by things that don't really matter. By avoiding distractions, you can stay focused on what's important and make the most of your time.

So how do you avoid distractions? Start by identifying the things that tend to pull you away from what you're doing. Maybe it's your phone, social media, or email. Once you know what your distractions are, make a conscious effort to avoid them. Turn off your phone or log out of social media when you're trying to work. Set aside specific times for checking email so that it doesn't become a constant interruption. When you make a conscious effort to avoid distractions, you'll find that you have more time and energy for the things that matter most to you. And that's how you create a work-life balance.

Delegate and build a team

One way to promote work-life balance is to delegate work and build a team to help shoulder the load. By delegating work, you can free up time for yourself and focus on other areas of your life. In addition, by building a team, you can create a support system that can help you handle work-related stress. When work-life balance is maintained, it can lead to personal growth and development. As a result, delegating work and building a team are two effective ways to promote work-life balance.

Invest in yourself

One of the most important things you can do for yourself is to invest in your personal growth. When you work on creating a work-life balance, it's not just about finding time for yourself or taking care of your responsibilities; it's also about growing as a person. When you invest in your personal growth, you're investing in your future. It's an investment that will pay off in many different ways. You're working on creating a foundation that will support you for the rest of your life. It's an investment that will pay off in many different ways.

Tony Robbins suggests that if we want to achieve success and achieve our goals, we should make sure that we are constantly investing first and foremost among these investments should be ourselves because if we don't have a foundation, our lives will easily crumble under pressure and stress achieved by constantly giving without Investing into our health and well-being physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Only when we have fulfilled these needs can we hope to give more than what is required from us instead of depleting our resources until there is nothing left.

If you're not happy with the current state of your work-life balance, it's time to take matters into your own hands and invest in yourself. By taking steps to improve yourself, you can create a work-life balance that works for you and helps you achieve your goals. Whether it's taking a course, attending a seminar, or reading a self-help book, investing in yourself is one of the best things you can do to achieve a work-life balance. So don't wait - start investing in yourself today!

When it comes to creating a work-life balance, it's important to set priorities and be mindful of your time. Stay positive and take breaks when needed. Avoid distractions by identifying them and making a conscious effort to avoid them. Delegate work and build a team to help you shoulder the load. And finally, invest in yourself. By taking these steps, you can create a work-life balance that works for you and helps you achieve your goals.

Are you making a living or are you creating a life?  When you wake up in the moring are you living your day with intention or just going through the motions?

I want to really challenge you to ask yourself if you are creating and living your best life.  If not, then lets talk today about how we can inspire you to make the decision to START today.  You deserve to live your best life.

You have everything you need to make it happen.  You just need to surround yourself with the right influence and get soem clarity.  I hope today helps you to do just that.

Thanks for listening.

George Wright III

I was chatting with Brandon Boyd the other day while he is on his 10 city Europe Tour.  It made me think about how disciplined and consistent he is with his daily rituals and success habits.  So, today I want to share with you an interview i did with Brandon where he talks about his daily habit, rituals and success principles.  He gets into details on several things he doesn't normally share about how he overcame bankruptcy and serveral challenges in his life.  I hope it brings you some great value and inspiration.

Thanks for listening.

George Wright III

We all have fears.  Fear of rejection.  Fear of failure. 

Fears are the ultimate enemy of living your best life.  We sometimes get paralyzed from fear and it keeps us from acting on the very thing that we need to create success and happiness.

Today I want to share some thoughts with you on how to act in spite of your fears.  How to create an attitude of Acting as if you could not fail.

I hope you gain some great value.  Have a great week.

See you back again tomorrow.

George Wright III

Today on the podcast lets talk about your Identity...   Last few weeks we've been going through the Creating Your Ultimate Destiny Course. 1-What's Your Destiny?...Your Beliefs 2-How to Live Your Destiny...Your Decisions 3-Destiny-Shaping Decisions...Your Actions   Today I want to talk about Redefining Your Identity...Your True Self   Bottom Line...You Are Who You Decide You Are...   Identity is not created from just 1-2 of your characteristics or circumstances. Let's take a second and Break down what makes up your identity There are 3 levels of Identity...let's break these down and then... ...Create an Empowering Self Definition   Identity is made up of 3 levels of Influence. 1- Background Information (individual characteristics) 2- Beliefs that Shaped you (ideas arbitrarily given to life)...can be Changed anytime 3- Conscious Self Definition (management level of identity)...orchestrate first 2 levels of identity.   So important that you Create an Empowering Self Definition for yourself. Why it is important... ...applied to all 3 levels of your identity ...eliminates disempowering and self-limiting beliefs in Level 2 ...shield you from negativity by helping you see your own infinite worth and potential   Ask yourself a few questions... What do you think about yourself? What do you say about yourself to other people? What do your actions say about you? What do you think other people think about you? ...How do these answers affect and influence your life? Breakdown your identity in each of the 3 levels... Identify Empowering Characteristics of yourself at each level...   CHALLENGE: Create an Empowering Self-Definition for Yourself this week Today on the podcast lets talk about your Identity...   Last few weeks we've been going through the Creating Your Ultimate Destiny Course. 1-What's Your Destiny?...Your Beliefs 2-How to Live Your Destiny...Your Decisions 3-Destiny-Shaping Decisions...Your Actions   Today I want to talk about Redefining Your Identity...Your True Self   Bottom Line...You Are Who You Decide You Are...   Identity is not created from just 1-2 of your characteristics or circumstances. Let's take a second and Break down what makes up your identity There are 3 levels of Identity...let's break these down and then... ...Create an Empowering Self Definition   Identity is made up of 3 levels of Influence. 1- Background Information (individual characteristics) 2- Beliefs that Shaped you (ideas arbitrarily given to life)...can be Changed anytime 3- Conscious Self Definition (management level of identity)...orchestrate first 2 levels of identity.   So important that you Create an Empowering Self Definition for yourself. Why it is important... ...applied to all 3 levels of your identity ...eliminates disempowering and self-limiting beliefs in Level 2 ...shield you from negativity by helping you see your own infinite worth and potential   Ask yourself a few questions... What do you think about yourself? What do you say about yourself to other people? What do your actions say about you? What do you think other people think about you? ...How do these answers affect and influence your life? Breakdown your identity in each of the 3 levels... Identify Empowering Characteristics of yourself at each level...   CHALLENGE: Create an Empowering Self-Definition for Yourself this week

Yesterday I shared some great thoughts from Jeff Bezos on Creating Your Best Story in Life.

Today I want to help inspire you to create vision and clarity for what your life can be like, and I want to pose some questions to help you Dream Build more.

So, I have 11 questions that I am going to walk you through in order to truly determine what you want, why you want it and how to get it.

Thanks for listening.  If you get value from this episode, please share it.  

George Wright III

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Today I want to share with you a small speech that Jeff Bezos gave to a Graduating class from Princeton University.

Remember that Jeff Bezos is the founder, executive chairman and former president and CEO of Amazon.  He is most recently calculated at being worth over $135Billion dollars making him the second richest man in the world.

I love his advice, stories and ideas that he poses in his commencement address to the soon to be professions from Princeton.  I hope you enjoy and find value in his words.

Thanks for listening.  Please share this episode with someone you know so we can share these principles of success with others around you.

George Wright III