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Stop Learning Start Doing Have you ever felt as if something was holding you back?   You might be spending too much time learning. The challenge begins when your mind gets confused. Since it can’t tell the difference between perception and reality, learning feels like doing. You might be getting more intelligent, but you are not moving forward. Here are some simple truths: 1) Learning new skills is fun and is required for a better life. 2) Learning alone will not produce results. 3) You don’t have to learn everything—you already have enough to start. When 90% of your time is used for moving forward actions, you will make massive progress. It’s time to get moving.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why You Must Live Your Best Life Now A few years ago, I heard that Super Markets were considering changing expiration dates on food. They replaced it with "Best if Used By."  Maybe you should treat your life the same? I've long known that everything has an expiration date. Nothing goes on forever. Everything will come to an end. What's good may become not so-good.  What's bad may become great.  Life will be born; life will die.  This incredible ebb and flow is just the way of the Universe. Change in life is inevitable and always lurking around the corner. To me, making the best of what you've been given - right now - makes a lot of sense. What's your "Best if Used By" date? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Live Like a Happy Person Did you know that happy people are regular people that look at the world differently? They don't wear rose-colored glasses either.  They have a better way: 1) They realize that if you are alive, you will have problems.  2) They accept that dealing with problems is a privilege of being alive. 3) They don't get frustrated. They know problems mean you are shaking up life and living. 4) Happy people accept responsibility for solving problems. They never run from them. 5) A good day for a happy person is dealing with everything life can throw at you. Getting a great night's sleep and doing it all over again is the reward. By the way - It's amazing how this kind of attitude seems to make most problems never show up in the first place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Ask For What You Want Have you ever noticed how nobody gets to the point these days?  It seems like everybody is beating around the bush instead of asking for what they want. I have news for you.  People can't read your mind. If you want something, you will have to ask for it. But it's not all about you. Before I continue, I have a warning. Be careful what you ask for, just in case you get it. Be specific to avoid confusion. Be on guard for creative answers that are not precisely what you want. Now, a three-step formula to making it happen: 1) Come right out and ask for what you want. 2) Tell them how helping YOU will benefit THEM. 3) Tell them what to do next. New opportunities are about to come rushing into your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why Out of The Box Thinking Doesn't Always Work Getting things done in today's crazy world is complex.  While most techniques are still very valid - the rules have changed for just about everything.  Does that mean you must get out of your box and think differently? Maybe, but there are other choices: You can stay IN your box and keep using the thoughts and actions that have served you. That’s good, but you'll also be out on anything that requires fresh thinking. You can toss out the old entirely and step OUT of your box where everything is new. That sounds scary. The better choice might just be to get rid of your box.  When you think about it, most of what makes today's progress so exciting is that almost everything you need to improve your life is built on your past. Staying IN your comfort zone while you expand to things OUT of your comfort zone is a winning solution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Only Reason You Have a Job If you've been looking for a quick way to success - this will do it! I was watching Restaurant Impossible when Robert asked, "When did you last get paid? Why do you have a business?” His answer? No matter what you do, you're only doing it for money. Don't believe me? What would you do if you didn't have to work? I guarantee it would be different. Here are three kick-starting questions: 1) What exactly do you want from your business or your Job, and what should it provide you? When you know, you can set goals to achieve them. 2) What is the minimum necessary to achieve your goal? Keep it simple, and know when you succeed. 3) What is the fastest and easiest path to get it done? Hint? Focus your activity on the next step in front of you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Building Your Bridge to Your Purpose Changing something about your life is pretty straightforward.  Figure out what you want and change it. Are you done laughing? Most folks fall on the way to their dreams because they don't move, move at the wrong time, or move too fast. That's why it's time to build your bridge once you know what you want. Here's how: 1) Fortify your current foundation. Save money, pay bills, and do whatever it takes to build a firm and peaceful base. 2) Begin constructing the foundation for your new life. Go to school, network, research, and plan. Do everything in your power to ensure your success with no regret. 3) When you're ready, leave your past behind, cut off the old, and begin living your new life. Be patient. Wait until you are at least 70% ready to succeed before you cross to the other side.   Success arrives when you move from a strong TODAY to a stronger TOMORROW. Don't leap too soon, but don't delay, either. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Easily Change Your Identity Have you allowed yourself to become the person you are on the inside?  We all make decisions that change our life trajectory without much thought. That can lead to feelings of being lost on you your life path. Maybe it's time to create a new way of seeing yourself. Using a Transitional Identity is a great way to feel confident when you can't believe in your future.  The trick is to focus on the smaller steps to your destination. That will allow you to move away from who you are, yet not jump to who you want to be in one big step.  "I'm running a successful small business and laying the foundation for my empire. All I have to do is keep moving." "I'm a great student. Very soon, I will be a great teacher to others. All I have to do is keep moving." "I'm incredible at losing 1 pound at a time. Soon I'll hit my goal and weigh 100 pounds less. All I have to do is keep moving." Transitional Identities are temporary and ever-changing. They are helpful when destinations are hard to

Purposeful Living Through Values An immense frustration for most folks is feeling like other people are getting in the way. That will stop the very instant you begin to live according to your Values as you work toward your Goals: Here's a simple recipe for enjoying every minute of the day: 1) Know, understand, and practice living your values. While it's difficult, you will feel happier and in control. 2) Be sure only to set Goals that allow you to practice your Values along the way. Doing otherwise is not being who you are. 3) Prepare for a shock wave from people who wonder why you won't do things their way. And get ready for the peace of mind you will begin to feel. Self-directing your life according to your innermost thoughts is the ultimate power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Living Your Average Perfect Day How would you feel if every day, on average, was as you wanted?  It's time to make your dreams come true and create your "Average Perfect Day."  Here's how it works: 1) Find a quiet spot and write a detailed description of your perfect day. Let your fantasies flow onto paper until you've mapped out morning until night. 2) Focus on your daily experiences, not material goods. In other words, if you want a sports car, focus on how you feel in the driver's seat.  3) Fight the urge to judge. The goal is to slow down, tap into your core, and get excited about what's possible.  There is one last rule that you must follow. There are no limitations and no consequences. Let yourself be free to dream. You are going to be surprised how many start coming true. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finding Your Purpose Do you know your purpose in life?  What a great feeling!  But what if you know your purpose but can't get yourself to take action toward your goal?  No, you're not procrastinating. It could be that you're just busy with minute-by-minute life.  If you want to change, try this: 1) Slow down and get real. Running faster will only distract you from your purpose even further. Be brave and accept what you want.  2) Forget any limitations floating around in your mind. After all, they'll probably not be good ones anyway. Toss out fear of consequences for your actions too. 3) Accept where you are in your life today. Start there and move forward. Put one foot in front of the other, pointing toward your dreams.  Stand up, take a step, and repeat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Build Connections With Desire Not a day passes by without someone asking, "How do I get another person to help me get what I want?" Persuading others is one of the keys to getting what you want - and here's the big secret; it's NOT about you! Most folks tell others what to do. That's rarely building a real connection. You'll get what you want faster by focusing on how you can tap into the desire of others and help them get what they want. A more practical solution is to show them what needs to be done to reach their desire.  It gets more powerful. Why not offer to help them reach their goal? Could you do it for them? That's how you genuinely tap into desire. When you follow this approach, you will make friends prove your value and are much more likely to have your favor returned. Do good first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abraham’s Hierarchy of Needs Your best life is built sequentially, one level at a time. Forget the elevator. Climb all the stairs to the top, and you’ll have lasting success. In 1954, Abraham Maslow released Motivation and Personality. His Hierarchy of needs theory is all about climbing to the top. Maslow suggested that to reach your full potential: 1) You must provide for your physiological needs. Food, clothing, shelter, money, and more.  2) You must feel safe. Personally, emotionally, financially, health and well-being, and against accidents and illness. 3) Socially, you need to feel love and belonging.  4) Esteem and the desire for acceptance, respect, and value by others is your next step. Self-actualization requires mastery of your previous needs. Maslow said, “What a man can be, he must be.” 5) Self-transcendence removes you from your ego and begins your focus on the greater good. Your best life is built sequentially, one level at a time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Steps to Succeed at Anything Setting Goals is the most potent method of getting what you want. It is the power of your mind - activated. Here’s how: 1) Decide what you want and when you want to get it. 2) Decide when you will start and when you will finish. 3) Decide how you will begin and maintain your momentum. Then you must get to work. Limit anything and anybody that has a distracting influence on you. You must get to work. Commit to overcoming any obstacle that gets in your way. You must get to work. The path is long. Start like a sprinter and end like a marathon runner. You must get to work. The only thing stopping you from getting what you want is not you. It is everything that you allow to get in your way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eliminate Your Limitations What if your life had no limitations and no consequences? What if you could do anything you wanted without anything holding you back? Here’s the truth. Personal limitations and consequences are helpful. Think of them as guard rails alongside a curvy mountain road. They keep you safe while you are on your journey.  What if you find playing it too safe and holding yourself back from your dreams? Another way is to consider it part of your internal belief and value system. You may need to expand through different experiences.  In other words - Take baby steps until you gain confidence and believe anything is possible. Then prove it yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are You The Monkey in The Middle? Have you ever found yourself stuck in the middle? I was speaking with a client trying to be everything to everybody. His business was not growing. His life was not happy. He couldn’t seem to find a way to make progress.   That’s when I said… “My friend, you are stuck in the middle. Nothing good happens when you are in the middle.” In business and life, having low expectations and being surrounded by like-minded folks is okay.  It’s also okay to reach for your dreams, has high expectations, and expect that of others. What happens if you’re in the middle? When low and high expectations combine, confusion is the result. Mediocrity overtakes quality. Frustration will be your daily friend. The choice is yours. If I were you, I would make the decision never to get stuck in the middle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inspiring Advice From Grand Master American Taekwondo Grand Master H.U. Lee gave volumes of advice during his life of service. In my view, his best was also his shortest: “Today Not Possible. Tomorrow Possible.” Today is a new day. Yesterday prepared you for today. If today doesn’t go as planned - you always have tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Steps to Successful Goal Setting It’s time for a Goal-Setting refresher. Goals work like this: 1) State precisely WHAT you want. 2) State WHY you want it. 3) Imagine how you will feel when you reach your goal. 4) Plan the steps you will take. 5) Take continuous action. 6) Measure your progress. 7) Be flexible in your approach.   8) Celebrate and repeat. Success comes to people who set goals. Be one of those people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conversation Starters That Make People Like You Today you are going to have opportunities to communicate.   Here’s how to create conversations that connect: 1) Meet folks where they are. Pay attention to how their day is going. Step into their NOW. 2) Establishing something in common. “Wow! Has this day been crazy for you too?” 3) Establish an undeniable truth. “I promise it will get crazier with the holidays coming.”  4) Move toward an idea that everybody can agree with. “Summer is coming fast. We should get ahead of it and do some planning.”   5) Bring a new idea into the conversation. “I have a system that will work for both of us. Do you want to see it?”   You will always get more of what you want when communication moves toward a common goal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Problems With Others? Maybe it's YOU! One of my hobbies is running my Australian Shepard, Levi, in agility competitions.  When people see us run, their first comment is almost always - "I love how your dog knows where to go. How did you teach him to follow the numbers on the course?" I always smile. No. Levi does not follow numbers. He relies on me, his Handler, to tell him where to go. He will go off course and be eliminated if I don't communicate my intention. In the agility world, we say, "Every dog has a Handler problem."  I've noticed the same thing in the human world. If you think you are being tripped up by someone else, double-check to see if they have a Handler problem. Know what you want and where you want to go, and effectively communicate your goals. You will be amazed at how almost everybody will follow the numbers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices