Thoughtful Kick Start Podcast

Can you see the importance of doing something immediately upon getting into a state of daring? I believe the first step should always be to take the obvious first step.

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It’s also a very beneficial to do some strategic preparation.

Preparing includes Goal Setting - Setting powerful, bold goals in specific measurable terms, including several milestones along the way, gives you a framework, mindset upgrade and a process for making sure you’re staying on track. I have a few goal setting tools and an audio program available at http://www.jfcoach.com/goals-handouts which you might find useful towards that end. I’d also be very willing to discuss your goals one-on-one if you’d like to give that a whirl – very often the conversation can be highly motivating.

Preparing includes Planning – Once you have your goals in mind, then you can start doing some of the work to figure out “how am I going to get there?” Can you organize a “road-map” to guide you toward action steps, resources and relationships that will bring your goal to fruition? You really can have ANYTHING happen that you want, – just keep brainstorming, doing the right things, and having upbeat, exciting conversations with people would could contribute something to the possibilities you’re committed to.

Preparing is a Habit – As your daring goal inspires your planning and goal setting, make sure to also consider making a habit out of these stages of thinking. Can you see the benefit from preparing, planning and goal setting for any major project or initiative that you are pursuing, either professionally or personally? Can you see the benefit of organizing the resources, information and materials that you will need? Can you also imagine the difference in your confidence in the big-picture, as well as during any interim action step, when you are more prepared rather than less.

So with regard to the power of goal-setting, planning and preparing what will make a difference in your pursuit?

Daring -the positive way of saying “fearlessly, shamelessly, putting it out there!”

Daring is the birthplace of everything exciting, bold, innovative, game-changing and often time, successful.

Daring is about having guts to pursue an idea that makes a difference, even though most new ideas have a long road ahead of them before they manifest.

Daring is having the emotional fortitude to bring up and break free from past-based, limiting beliefs.

Daring is about creating a new possibility and a bold, new GOAL – make sure it’s a SMART goal –

Daring = Challenging – I try to get people to understand that when they say something is “hard”… they are setting themselves up for disempowerment. Often saying “it’s hard” is like saying… “just so you know, I might be using an excuse to explain why I failed.” Challenging, instead brings out the best in us. Do you see already how you could create a powerful mindset of overcoming the challenge and being strengthened by it – simply by daring to face an obstacle or situation as a “Challenge”

Whatever you’re up to, I dare you to go for it! And I dare you to do it even if you think it’s too hard… … I challenge you.

Let me know what happens, especially if you have any challenges I can help you with or any good news you’d like to celebrate.

On Earth Day this year, I volunteered to pick up trash from the Old Croton Aquaduct, and I felt great being part of the solution.

I think everyone has some level of interest and commitment to making the world a better place, and the environment is a crucial cause to attend to. There is a ton of science that clearly points to global warming as a real phenomenon, and we can all do something that makes a difference.

Whatever commitments you have considered, make sure to follow through with the actions that will make a difference in your environment.

Meanwhile, in this fast-paced, 1000 e-mails-a-day, social media world, it really takes something to be grounded, centered and focused on a daily, moment-to-moment basis. Being present, especially when you are with someone, is key to building trust and affinity in relationships. One of the ways to do that is to take a moment to consider how you are connected to the earth. If you’re standing, sitting, outdoors or in a high-rise building, take a moment to “get present” to how and where you are on the planet, and at that moment, you will be present! Then redirect that presence to the matter at hand and the person you’re with. And if you’re alone, notice the relationship of being “with” yourself - and smile!

Let me know how that impacts your day. I love good news.