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Reinvent Yourself EVEN Without a Plan In the last couple of years, I made a decision that changed everything about my life. And no, when I began personal Operation Reinvention, I didn't have much of a plan. I wouldn't say I was winging it, but sometimes you have no idea what kind of plan you need. What I did have was a mindset.   I wondered -  "What single change can I make - a change that would automatically and positivity disrupt everything in my life and put me in a better place?" I followed that with… "I don't know WHAT it's going to be, but it's not going to be THAT!" While I didn't know exactly how to get there - or even what 'there' was, I knew I would recognize it when I saw it.   Goals are cool. You should use them. Sometimes, you must follow your gut, go with the flow, and figure things out along the way.   By the way, the single change turned out to be a massive rethinking of how I use my time. I create time freedom - and everything else begins to arrive. What change can YOU make that would automat

Be the Leader that Sets the Pace for Success Is your hair on fire for success?  There's a phrase that sums up what it takes to get whatever you're seeking.  "The faster the speed of the leader, the faster the pack's speed." It's a simple truth; success likes speed. It's very sexy and beautiful to others. Knowing your goals and taking massive imperfect action always speed up success.  Why? People get caught up in the belief their leaders cast. When you crank up your energy and urgency, others feel your passion and support your mission. Whatever your dreams, it is time for you to fire up your inner supercharger and get ready for the ride of your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transform Your Relationships with 4 Essential Steps Every day we navigate the world - which usually involves other people depending on how you process relationships, which can be good or bad. The quality of life is dependent on the quality of relationships. It makes sense that we follow 4 steps to making them great: 1) Curiosity - Everybody is curious about the people they meet. If you want to meet great people, be engaging. The more curious they are about you, the better. 2) Enlightenment - Once curiosity peaks, interest will be to grow. People want to know more about you. 3) Commitment - With more knowledge, connections deepen. 4) Action - Once you reach commitment, people become open and willing to join your world. Whether personal or business, all relationships evolve on the same path. Allow time for things to unfold.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unlocking Your Inner Child With The Power of Anticipation I love how kids live in the moment while also getting excited about the next fun thing coming.  Maybe it’s time we all begin acting like kids again. Since you were young, special events made you so excited that sheer anticipation would drive you all day and keep you up at night.   The trick to harness the power of anticipation is to keep a steady stream of exciting moments in your future. I call this my Anticipation Engine. Keep these two things to keep in mind: 1) Your energy is dependent on getting excited about your future. Keep your list long - but not too busy.  2) Once an event passes, your excitement will fade. Enjoy the moment. Don’t rush ahead, but make sure you have something fun coming next. Living a life of anticipation gives a natural energy boost. If your life is monotonous - schedule something fun and get excited again.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Daily Rules for a Happier You Every day we all jump into the craziness of life without much thought to the basic rules we use to run our day.  Here are a few of mine. You can borrow them if you would like: 1) Do what makes your heart sing. You'll always feel better when you are dancing down your path. 2) Believe anything is possible. As soon as you believe - everything IS possible. 3) Be nice to others. Expect them to do the same. No further explanation is required. 4) Believe in people and encourage their dreams. When you do, they'll return the favor. 5) Do the right thing. If you mess up, say you're sorry, try again.  6) Meet people where they are in their life and walk with them to where you both want to go. 7) Do what you say you will do. It's always better to under-promise and over-deliver.  8) Make lemonade out of lemons. Everything is fixable if you have the right mindset. 9) Keep things simple. Yup. 10) Relax. Life is short. Double yup. Focusing on life's big picture makes it easier to enjoy your d

Escaping Life's Holding Pattern and Breaking Free When I learned to fly little airplanes, my training took me into Holding Patterns.  Holding Patterns slow aircraft traffic and keep things safe. When a pilot is told to enter a Hold, that’s where they stay—flying in circles until Air Traffic Control releases them. That sure sounds a lot like regular life these days. I remember flying a Holding Pattern with my instructor. We were there longer than usual, so I asked, what is taking so long? He said, “Why don’t you call them up and tell them you need to get moving?” A few minutes later, I called ATC on the radio and instantly was cleared to head toward my destination - with an apology for the delay. I’ve never forgotten the lesson. Even in with everything that has happened over the last few years, there’s no reason to be stuck in a Holding Pattern. When you decide it’s time to get moving, magical things happen.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover the Power of a Personal Constitution I was on the phone with a client when she mentioned she uses a personal constitution to guide her life. She wrote the document 25 years ago and has never changed it.  She’s not very happy either. Yes, by definition, a Constitution never changes. But that didn’t stop me from asking if she had ever considered amending her Constitution. Let me be clear - Your most important beliefs and core values should not change easily or quickly. Yet, as you grow wiser, you should be willing to make adjustments based on your past experiences.  Over time, everybody updates their core belief system. It’s best to make it a conscious rather than an unconscious decision.  Is it time for the old dog to learn new tricks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seize Control Now With No More Waiting When you feel in control, are you happier?  I created 'Do What Makes Your Heart Sing a few years ago.' While it was about being happy, it's core teaching became my best practice. 1) Stop fixin' to get ready. If you want something, there is no reason to put it off. Could you go out and get it today? 2) Ask for help. We all need help. Millions of people are waiting for you to ask them. 3) Slow down when it gets bumpy. Going after big goals will lead you down rough roads. Those are when you slow down, stay focused, and keep moving - as fast as possible. 4) Fly it into the barn. Good pilots continue to fly their airplanes until they are safely tied down on the ground. Keep going until you get 100% of what you want. 5) Be smart—set goals. Don't argue. This one is simple. Trust and use your wisdom and instinct. Set goals to keep you reaching for what you want. Seek solutions that keep you moving. 6) Don't give monkeys piggyback rides. If you let them, other people will happily

7 Stoic Rules for a Happier Life I'm a fan of Stoic Philosophy. While it may be over 2,000 years old, its practicality is still valid. These rules to live by will help you have a happier life: 1. If you're going to learn and succeed, be humble. There is always someone more intelligent, more successful, and wiser.   2. Find the right scene. Choose your friends and situations. If you want to rise in life, you can't allow yourself to be held down by others. 3. Protect your time. Seneca said, "We're tight-fisted with property and money, yet think too little of wasting time, the one thing about which we should all be the toughest misers." Life is short. 4. Never do anything out of habit. Always think about how you can do things better, and always question yourself.  5. Keep it simple — do your job. Approach every task as if it were your last because it very well could be.  6. Adapt and learn from failure. Using your success to justify complacency is common. It's also easy, which is why most people do it. You can d

How Opening New Doors Fuels Your Dreams One of my favorite questions is, “What CAN I Do?”  No matter how challenging a situation.  Answering that question always reveals a clear path. As they navigate our new world, I hear my clients ask me that question too.  My answer usually goes something like this - “Can can you do? When you open a new door, you will find a new opportunity. Start opening more doors.” Feeling empowered in a world that is draining your energy is like Tesla on a cross-country trip without charging stations is difficult. If you want to ensure you are never running low, remember that dreams, possibilities, potential, and a feeling of certainty are all powered by new opportunity. When you open a new door, an opportunity reveals itself. Your challenges will fade as you focus on the new way. But you must be willing to open a new door to find it. The key to thriving in uncertain times is finding opportunities behind new doors. All you have to do is open the door.  Learn more about your ad choices

Strategies for Getting Things Done As always, 2023 is a year that gives us new challenges every day. With many working remotely, the question of productivity is coming up more and more.  So how do we get things done in this environment? I'm a fan of planning a week in advance and holding space on my schedule for what needs to be done. There's nothing like giving yourself a pre-determined amount of time and trying to shoehorn everything on your list into it.  But we can improve on that method: 1) Delete it. Review every task and decide if it's something that needs your attention.  2) Delegate it. If the task rises to a level of importance, ask yourself if somebody else can do it. If so, pass it on. 3) Delay it. This option only applies to items you may need or want to spend time on in the future. Hide it away where you won't look at it every day. Someday, when you have time, you can decide what to do. 4) Do it. Sometimes the buck stops with you. Now that everything else is off your plate, you can schedule a ti

Shift Your Story - What, Why, When, Where, Who A long time ago, when I was in broadcast school, we spent a lot of time learning journalism rules. While the subject can fill books, you can answer almost anything by asking - Who? What? When? Where? Why? If you know that information, you can create a complete story. Years later, I re-arranged the formula for my personal growth. Every time I decide to take my life in a new direction and create a new story, I ask - What? Why? When? Where? Who?  Occasionally I need to ask HOW to reach my goal, but that usually takes care of itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finding Happiness By Embracing Your True Passions Have you ever asked, "How can I figure out what makes me happy?"   Recently, a client confessed her life was about doing and chasing. Every day she settles into a routine of going about her day - all while dreaming of what will make her happy. Then she noticed something. It turns out that after she completed her MUST list, she turned her attention to what she loved. And it wasn't that different. She was mindlessly happy.  However you choose to spend your days, your actions serve you even if you are dreaming of something completely different.  Writers write. Mechanics repair. Complainers complain. Happy people are happy. If you want to move closer to your dreams, decide WHO you want to be and WHAT you want to do. Then do more of it every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Destination Success Change is one of those things that happens over time for most people.  Sometimes you have no choice.  If you have been thinking about tweaking your life, I have some suggestions to get you started: 1) No matter what dreams you hold, inventory the good, bad, and ugly of your current situation. You can't move forward if you don't know where you are starting. Don't be afraid. Information is power. 2) Next, decide WHAT you want and paint a picture of your life after your journey. Knowing your destination before you begin assures your success. 3) Now that you have laid the foundation, it's time to understand WHY you want it so bad. Doing the previous two steps should have built your desire and excitement. When that happens, it's time to lock in your WHY and get moving. Know where you are, what you will create, and WHY you must achieve your goal. Realistic and grounded thinking makes anything possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Uncomfortable Growth and Building Lasting Self-Confidence I got off the phone with a client who told me I insulted her with a comment on a recent call when I said, “Your self-confidence is low, and that’s okay. Everybody has low self-confidence - even if they walk with a swagger that says otherwise.” It turns out she spent the entire day pondering my comment. Then she realized that I was referring to a moment along her journey.  Let me put it another way. No matter how long you live, how much you succeed, or how much swagger you have in your walk, there will always be someplace in your life where you feel like the underdog. It’s the same way for everybody. As soon as you take the next step, your self-confidence is forever boosted - until the next step arrives. The process will continue throughout your life. If you want unstoppable self-confidence, get used to feeling uncomfortable and taking action anyway.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Goal Paradox: Distractions on the Path to Success Do you have a long-term goal on paper, a computer file, or in your mind?  Is that a goal that you want so much that it could also be a distraction? It’s common for me to run into someone working to get what they want. As momentum builds, they decide to take a shortcut. They take a leap of faith and go for it - only to see the dream slip through their fingers and fade.  Why does this happen? Building toward success also builds self-esteem and excitement. It can be tempting to disrupt the same day-to-day process that has propelled your progress. However, if you jump too soon, those disruptions turn into distractions. When that happens, you undermine the foundation of your success. What’s the fix?  Achieving big goals is like saving money. Over time, your efforts compound, and you can have anything you want. Be patient, and keep moving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rock Star vs. Band Member: The Journey to Success I have a question for you -   Are you a Rock Star or a member of the band? Either is okay, but it sure helps to know which role you play while you are moving toward your goals. I remember talking with my son after graduation. He had set his sights on becoming a Rock Star. Now, as a Dad who has BIG dreams and hard-won experience, I knew I had to give him perspective. So I asked - Are you willing to do what it takes to rise to the top? And if you don’t get what you want, will you be happy settling for life in the background? That’s when he said, “I wouldn’t be happy being a background singer.” He chased his dreams for a few years until he found a new passion that fits him like a glove. He may not be on stage, but he is a huge fish in a massive pond - and happy as a clam. You might call him a Rock Star! You will always get what you want if you are willing to do whatever it takes to reach your dreams.  How bad do you want it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visi

The Power of Stop, Think, Think Again With everything happening in the world, it isn’t easy to make good decisions. Being a former fat guy living in a relatively thin body, I learned a life lesson I still use daily that helps. As a kid, going out to eat was a special occasion. One weekend my parents introduced me to the concept of an all-you-can-eat Steak House! From that day forward, I knew I would live in my Husky pants until I found a solution. Years later, I did. In the beginning, I adopted a philosophy of choosing food that said, “Stop. Think. Order.” If that doesn’t work, I employ my advanced version, “Stop. Think. Think again. Order.” Years later, I streamlined my thinking to “Stop. Think. Think again. Act.” I also began to apply it to everything I do. One day I mentioned my new-found thinking to my Mom. She said, “That’s like listening before speaking and thinking before acting. Hmm… that sure sounds like something I may have said to you before.” I’ll never admit it. Stop. Think. Think Again. Act.  To

It’s Better NOT to Push Through the Pain Levi is my high-energy Australian Shepard. I can count on him to always be at my side and ready to go - until I noticed something was off. After a trip to the Vet, we figured out that intensely chewing his toys and breaking a few teeth. He's an all-in working dog, after all. Nothing will stop him from doing his job. It's been a while since the surgery, and he's doing great. I remember when I asked how long until he was up to speed again, the Doctor said - "He's been pushing so hard and living with a lot of pain. Now that the pain is gone, I wouldn't doubt he pops right back feeling and acting better than ever!" Hmm… that sure sounds like what I find in some humans. Why work through the pain when you can just get rid of anything causing pain in your life? It is much easier to remove the pain so you and focus on positive solutions in front of you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Motivated Way: Stand Up, Take a Step, REPEAT Every time I see my friend, Tony, he greets me, saying… “Hey, Buddy! I see you still have the BIG MO. What’s your secret?” Yes. I’m still MOtivated, MOving, and in MOmentum.  If there is a secret, George Herbert said it this way - “Do not wait; the time will never be ‘just right.’ Start where you stand and work with whatever tools you have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along.” If you keep the faith, start where you stand, and do the work; you will always find your way. Stand up, take a step, REPEAT! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices