Never before, in my lifetime, have I seen our nation – or the world – so divided, so anxious, so completely hell-bent on perpetuating hatred, bigotry, and partisan pontification.

We are faced with one of the great dilemmas in human history. This level of divisiveness and tension has the potential to destroy life as we know it.

What will we do?

What can we do?

How do we stop the bleeding, and begin the healing?

I want to tackle this on today’s program, because here is what I know: A House Divided Cannot Stand.

This topic is a heavy one, and to provide a noteworthy, detailed summary would not serve any justice to the content covered – but I want you to have talking points from this episode.

Over the last few years or so, our world has become increasingly divided, if not toxic.

As the ancient scriptures predicted, we are seeing:

• Brother against brother

Are you familiar with the story of Abraham Lincoln’s address? (Discussed in episode)

A house divided against itself, CANNOT STAND.

So what is the alternative? Unity? Uniformity? Political correctness? Moral compromise?

• Satan – steal, kill, destroy

• Righteousness exalts a nation

We’re unpacking the final of 12 factors that determine success, which is self-care. Over the last few months, we’ve pulled back the curtain on these factors of success, and how they help us build the life we always knew we were capable of living. This final factor may be the last one we mention, but is certainly not of least importance. You cannot expect to put your best foot forward to help anyone else if you’re not taking care of you. Tune in today to find out more.

Are you comfortable? If your answer was yes, I want you to pay close attention to the program today. We’re going to challenge you to really look at your life, potential, and progress.

If your answer is no, do you have any idea why you’re uncomfortable, or how to navigate through it? We’re going to challenge you to really look at your life, potential, and progress.

Today I’m going to challenge you to really look at your life, potential, and progress.

If you’re ready to take your life, your leadership, your business, and your influence to another level,  you’re in the right place.

The Ties That Bind

In 2004, I taught a 6-part seminar called “The Ties That Bind – Identifying and Breaking Unhealthy Connections and Soul Ties.” Never could I have anticipated the response it would receive, nor was I prepared for the far-reaching impact it would have.

In 2007, I published my first book, The Ties That Bind. Since that time, thousands of individuals from all walks of life have read it, experienced it, and been transformed by the truths contained within.

This comprehensive teaching is more than just another good read. It is a proven PROCESS that, when followed, has led thousands of people all over the world to receive deep personal healing, reconcile their past, disconnect from unhealthy and limiting factors, and walk forward in freedom and confidence.

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This book normally sells for $12.00, but right now, you can receive your own copy for 50% off the normal price.

I have 200 copies available at this price ($6.00 + S&H)

There is NO LIMIT on the number of copies you can purchase, BUT, when they are gone, they are GONE!

Sam Chand’s Formula:

Growth = Change

• In order to GROW, one must be willing to change.

• Why?

• Stretching creates pressure

We talk about comfort zones, so what are they?

• A comfort zone is a limited area of perception and association wherein the individual or group can function effectively without experiencing uneasiness or fear; a limited defined physical or psychological area in which a person feels at ease; self-regulating mechanism; anxiety arousal control.

“Discomfort brings engagement and change. Discomfort means you’re doing something that others were unlikely to do, because they’re hiding out in the comfortable zone. When your uncomfortable actions lead to success, the organization rewards you and brings you back for more.” – Seth Godin

Creating a New Normal

• The only way to create a new normal is to challenge the old one

REMEMBER – ALL GROWTH REQUIRES CHANGE!

Therefore, if you want more opportunity, more business, more influence, more money, or just MORE OUT OF LIFE …

You must break free from the COMFORT trap!

• It is killing your dreams

Your COMFORT is killing you!

We’re unpacking the 11th of 12 factors that determine success, which is determination and follow through. A lot of us find ourselves determined to start things, but lacking when it comes to following through to completion. Don’t let perfection take precedence over progress. Press through. Finish what you started. Use the same determination that allowed you to start with such enthusiasm, to overcome resistance and see you through to the end!

Few things are more constant than change. Change is inevitable. Anything living is in a constant state of change because when movement stops, life ceases.

On today’s episode, I want to talk to you about change, seasons, transition, and why it is imperative we recognize our season and steward it well.

We’re talking about Seasons, Segues, and the Strategic Shifting of Priorities and Focus.

Get A Coach

• Every great athlete has a coach.

Why Coaching?

A coach is NOT a counselor, but rather, a person who assists the client to discover what is in their own heart, their desires, their dreams, their passions, and their purpose.

Once clarity has been achieved, the coach then assists the client in the process of strategic planning and goal setting, then provides accountability and support with the goals and objectives the client has determined to be most important.

• Types of Coaching Relationships:

1. Individual Coaching

Find out more at  BrianHolmes.com/coaching

• 4 Types of Change

• Change that happens around us.

• Seasons

• Seasons are a part of life

• Shift and Adjust

• See the possibilities from the new season’s perspective.

• 7 Things That Must Be Renewed Seasonally

• New Priorities

We’re unpacking the 10th of 12 factors that determine success, which is accountability. While isolation may appear an ideal, productive environment, it can cost you dearly. While you may have a clear vision of where you’re headed, that clarity may be based in tunnel-vision. You need to not only seek, but accept counsel and input from those you trust, and you need to surround yourself with those people. Listen in for more on accountability, and how it will take your success to the next level.

To say distractions are rife would be an understatement. We are constantly bombarded with information in every form: advertisements, news, social media, bantering, etc.

With all we have coming at us, vying for our attention, it takes extreme discipline to stay on point, stay focused, and keep progressing.

In addition to the daily tasks that distract us, I’m really talking about shiny objects, rabbit trails, good work vs. great work, and so on.

If you want to win in your life, leadership, impact, you must develop the skills and the discipline of process, focus, and follow through.

That’s what I want to talk about today.

• Studies show each time you check your email, you lose 23 minutes of your time in switching back to the work you were doing.

• When we commit to a project, goal, or some other meaningful endeavor, it is important we know how to properly handle the new information and deal with the constant flow of ideas coming to us.

• What: What are you compelled to create, do, or accomplish?

• Additional questions to ask:

• What does the completed product/project look like?

• Brain dump, prioritize, apply the litmus test, and decide what goes, what stays, and what might be filed away for 90 days.

We’re unpacking the ninth of 12 factors that determine success, which is all about relationships. Relationships need to be prioritized, nurtured, evaluated. The relationships you choose to have in your life will directly impact the trajectory of your impact and the level of success you achieve. Who you pursue and who you allow to pursue you are paramount choices in your life. Tune in today to hear more about the important role relationships play in our success.

If you want to build anything (life, business, success, marriage, relationships, etc.), it is imperative for you to lay down a proper foundation in accordance with the structure you plan to build.

My father-in-law spent over 20 years as a professional homebuilder and he took great pride in the quality and surety of the foundations upon which he built his houses. Foundations are critical in the success of a build.

I often think about the massive skyscrapers erected in cities around the world. Careful planning comes in play as a foundation is meticulously engineered to support the building or structure to be constructed upon it.

Why should our lives be any different?

In today’s feature presentation, I’m going to share how you can engineer, construct, and lay a foundation for success, prosperity, and happiness, that will stand the test of time.

• Michael Hyatt’s Full Focus Planner has been an incredible planning and productivity resource for me!

• Engineer the foundation

• Remember what to consider

• What needs to be cleared away?

• Set boundaries

• Once the foundation has been laid, you can only go up!

3 Things To Consider When Laying a Foundation:

1. The 4 Cornerstones

We’re unpacking the eighth of 12 factors that determine success, which is implementing discipline and systems. Is the execution of tasks, goals, or projects one of your strengths? One thing that helps to have discipline or structure come a little easier is to have the right systems and the right team members in place. Discipline and systems are not only important, they’re critical. Let me encourage you on how to get them both in your life and business today!