You are the Ticket

On today’s #MindsetCheck we talked about how you are your biggest competitive advantage. It’s so common for me to have to work through this with my real estate coaching clients because it’s such a competitive environment so most of us are hoping that there’s a magic pill so we can sit back and just watch from a safe distance, but the truth is that you are the ticket…you are the way out of whatever situation you’re in. Your specific set of skills and unique experiences are your biggest strengths. And your story is what sets you apart. Don’t shy away from it. Because the nagging desire for you to share your story will never go away.

“Bleed for a Decade and You Can Have Anything You Want”

On today’s #MindsetCheck we talked about commitment. As a society we’re so addicted to getting immediate results. But there’s so much power that comes with being committed to your goal, your purpose and the life you want. You leverage time when you don’t give up. I recently heard Bedros Keuilian say on Ed Mylett’s podcast to “Give it a decade! Give it the ten year run. Bleed for a decade and you can have anything you want.” Tony Robbins has a similar saying with “everyone overestimates what they can achieve in a year and underestimate what they can do in 10 years.” Stay the course. Don’t give up on yourself. 

Would You Take This $10M Deal? 

On today’s #MindsetCheck we talked about how precious time is. I recently heard Brad Lea give this great example about the true value of time. He asked, "If I gave you $1M today, how would you feel? Would you take it? Now, what if I gave you $10M but you couldn't wake up tomorrow? Would you take the deal?" This really puts time in perspective...and gives TODAY such immense value. If you wouldn't take the $10M, you're saying that TODAY and your future, whatever it holds, whatever may come...is worth more than $10M. How will you spend your time today?

Asking Quality Questions Leads to a Quality Life

On today’s #MindsetCheck we talked about how we can create great results in our lives by asking ourselves empowering questions.  We take in so much information every day. And the small part that actually makes it to our consciousness is largely determined by our reticular activating system. The RAS works tirelessly to find evidence to support our beliefs and helps us focus on what’s most important to us. One way to help guide this system is by the questions we ask ourselves. Questions like, “what steps can I take today to help create a better future for my kids?” or “how can I show up for myself, my business and my family today?”Remember that the quality of your questions lead to the quality of your life. If you haven’t picked up Jim Kwik’s book “Limitless,” I highly recommend it. A lot of what I discussed in the video above was pulled from several points discussed in his book.

Being a Perpetual Learner and Student of Life. On today’s #MindsetCheck we talked about being a perpetual learner and student of life. If we aren’t learning we aren’t growing and if we aren’t growing then we’re liking living unfulfilled lives. In his book “Limitless,” Jim Kwik talks about the FASTER method when attempting to learn anything quickly. The “F” stands for forget. Forget what you already know, forget what’s not urgent or important and forget about your perceived limitations. Doing this will help you learn, adapt and keep moving forward.

The Important Journey of Self-Awakening

On today’s #MindsetCheck we talked about the journey of self-awakening. One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned this year is that I never have to wait for everything to fall in place for me to feel happy, complete or even grateful. I could be happy now, spending time with my family and friends without feeling like something was missing. I could look forward to the future while still enjoying the now. This present moment is the perfect time for us to feel whole. In fact it’s our responsibility. If we feel unworthy to experience this moment, we will miss out on our entire lives because we can in fact only experience our lives in the present.

Be Present - Don’t Worry Your Life Away 

On today’s #MindsetCheck we talked about how to spend less time worrying. If you’ve identified yourself as someone who routinely worries, time-block a part (let’s say 10mins) of your day to worry. Allow yourself that space to worry without judgment. But then when that time is over, move on. If you’re disciplined, the time you spend worrying will eventually start to lessen. If you don’t give yourself the time then what you resist persists and you’ll keep that worry around longer than you should.

People Want Your Attention Not Your Time

On today’s #MindsetCheck we talked about time and the idea of energy and being present. I recently heard Jay Shetty say something to the effect that people want your energy, your attention and presence and not your time necessarily. If you think about it, millions and billions of dollars are spent by companies and corporations trying to get your attention & energy. As a father, as a business owner, it’s common for me to feel like I don’t have enough time in my day. This concept really helped me to reframe the way I was looking at how I was spending my time. Instead, now I can focus on where I’m giving my energy, my attention and my presence. Because 10mins of someone’s complete attention is worth more than 1hr with them haphazardly present. 

On today’s #MindsetCheck we talked about the power we have to influence our lives. For far too long many of us have been controlled by our circumstances. We’ve allowed our outer environment to dictate our thoughts, feelings and emotions. But we have to flip that narrative around and respond to our circumstances in the most constructive way possible which is by controlling our inner world. By doing this, we impact our future and influence our destiny.

Quit the Comparison Game, Your Path is Your Own

On today’s #MindsetCheck we talked about the dangers of playing the comparison game. It's easy to let societal pressures influence how we live. We have to learn how to love ourselves unconditionally, let go of judgment, and embrace the current state of our evolution. You have to quit playing the comparison game, because your path is your own.