Decision-Making Accelerator

No matter what you desire in your life, everything starts as a thought in your mind. It will demand your attention.

You have three options:

1) Deny it and keep moving.

2) Accept it and put it into action.

3) Delay it and drive yourself crazy.

Deny it. Deal with it. Delay it. The quality of your life will be a result of your choice.

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Questions To Ponder

Focus is important as you move forward.  Answering these questions will help:

1) What do you want to do?

2) What do you want to have?

3) Where do you want to go?

4) What contribution do you want to make?

5) What do you want to become?

6) What do you want to learn?

7) Who do you want to spend my time with?

8) How much money do you want to earn, save, invest?

9) How much time do you want off?

10) What will you do to create optimum health?

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Always a Way

When life gets in the way, do you get frustrated about being blocked?  

I used to be that way. Something changed.

I learned a long time ago that getting blocked was going to be an everyday occurrence. And, the bigger my goals, the more blocks would arrive. I could live with endless frustrations - or find a better way. It came down to this:

1) Blocks have nothing to do with who I am. They could be self-inflicted or caused by others, but they still have nothing to do with me as a person. 

2) If you want something, there is always a way to get it.  Always… always… always. You may not like the path. Your ego may get in the way. It may scare you. There is always a way.

The next time frustration gets in your way, blow it off and keep moving. There is always a way to get what you want. Find it.

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Get What You Want

I just got off the phone with a client. We were chatting about getting moving. She said, “That’s the hardest part! I need help getting off my butt.”

She’s not alone. 

Getting what you want comes down to pure physics:

1) An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays at the same speed and direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.

2) Inertia must overcome your resting state or your current path.  That will require a -

3) Catalyst is what gets you moving - otherwise known as motivation. What will get you moving today?

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More Opportunity

Do you sometimes feel stuck and overwhelmed? Feeling as if there is nothing you can do?

It happens to everybody. You are not alone. However, people who break free understand three things:

1) Everything in life is temporary. Good or bad, nothing lasts forever.

2) No matter how stuck you feel, there is always more opportunity. More than one person could ever take advantage of in a lifetime.

3) Even though you don’t feel it, successful people start shaking trees until the fruit falls. There is always fruit. It will always fall.

You’ll never feel stuck again as long as you know the world has more of whoever you want, just waiting for you to go for it.

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3 Steps to Stay Motivated

I wondered why I couldn't always have my way as a child. Mom and Dad were so mean! I couldn't wait to grow up, move out, and experience being an adult. Everything would be different - or so I thought.

After stepping into the adult world, it didn't take long to realize that not much had changed. It turns out it wasn't my parents. It was a life that was turning down my requests. Life was getting in the way, and what was even worse was that I was getting in my way.

I've joked over the years that if I'm the Boss of me, why don't I do what I say? Eventually, I realized having a big ass goal, being on a mission, and, most importantly, motivation on demand was the solution.

Motivation is a powerful, if not fleeting, tool we all need. But we need to understand how our minds generate motivation:

1) Your physiology dictates your feelings. Movement wakes your body, guides your emotions, and makes anything possible. The easiest way to break free of a slump is to stand up, take a step, and REPEAT.

2) Focus fuels your fire. If you are unmotivated, you are drifting in the wind without direction. Shifting your thoughts in a positive direction and toward what excites you will break you out and get you moving.

3) The words you say create the emotions you feel. Negative self-talk will drag you and everybody else down. Everything changes when you make the words you say to yourself, internally and externally, positive and uplifting. Words matter more than you think.

You're human. Your brain isn't wired to stay always motivated unless you are willing to give it a helping hand.

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Your Productive Morning Routine

I love the quiet, peacefulness of mornings, but I'm not too fond of mornings happening so early.

Still, the focus, creativity, and feeling of momentum that come with getting up before the chickens have such value that I needed to make it a bit easier. My solution is to drop the complicated and establish a simple routine. 

I begin by deciding which area I'm currently prioritizing and choosing a "first thing" task that will move me closer to my goal.

Next, I set myself up for success the night before. Depending on my task, I make notes, organize my desk, and get my gym clothes ready - whatever it takes to prepare.

Finally, when I wake up, I get licked by the dogs, care for my personal needs, read something inspirational for five minutes or less, and start my day. There are no distractions, no email, social media, or news. Just start.

My goal is to make my primary focus the first thing I do in the morning before life gets in the way. It works like a charm.

There's a reason the Marines do more before 9 AM than everybody else. Now it's your turn.

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Give Your Life a Happy Ending

If you could write a book about the person you have become today, would it have a happy ending?

A good portion of my day is spent interacting with clients worldwide. They are usually upbeat, open to problem-solving, and seeking my advice to help them. Or, as they would say, "Help me get out of my way and get my act together.” That's where writing a book comes to mind, and a good question from me -

"Okay. Before we begin, if you were to write a book about yourself in the future, would it have a happy ending?"

Their answer is always," Yes! That's why I'm here today."

My next question is, "If you were to write your book today, what would the answer be?"

"Hmm… I would say average. Not great. Not bad. Certainly not a book anybody would read."

As the conversation continues, I make these points:

1) All of us get in our way. That's how we learn. And we all have our act together until we recognize that we want another act. That's called growth.

2) People who live an average life almost always chase squirrels and shiny objects more than focusing on actions that create the consistent results they want. It's an exhausting way to live.

3) People who live successfully think more like business people. They implement actions that get results, are sustainable, and grow the economics of the business. In other words, they figure out what works and keep doing it. There is no drifting in the wind.

Make your way, figure out what works, and do it again. Simple.

Speaking of simple…

If the book you would write about yourself isn't who you are, you can start making changes today. That's how you get a happy ending.

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Are You Living Somebody Else's Dreams?

All I have ever wanted to do is have fun, impact people mostly positively, make them laugh, have a great family and friends, make some money, and not take life too seriously.  

Simple enough. 

But in the overly complicated and widely distracting monkey-see-monkey-do world, it's easy to get what you want and still end up with a superficially satisfying life. I suggest such a life is easy to achieve and perfect for anybody willing to get out of bed and join the world. 

Life is averagely good. 

But what if your inner voice screams, "There MUST be MORE?"

Well, there is more. But only if you create it. That may scare you, but it won't if you realize and accept one thing -

Someone else has created every single experience you have in your day-to-day life. 

Somebody else imagined building the city you call home. 

Somebody else imagined designing the car you drive. 

Somebody else imagined the phone in your pocket. 

Somebody else woke up and decided to turn their dreams into reality so that they could live their life inside their dreams. While that may be fine, maybe it's time for you to let others do the same with your dreams. After all, if they can do it, you can do it - right?

While there is more I can and will cover on this topic, there are three items that a fully actualized adult can do to create any reality of their choosing:

1) Understand that all success begins with internally motivated actions. You get to decide what you want, and you can lead the way. The only permission required is yours.

2) The happiness and success you attain in life are determined by your ability to mine your thoughts, reveal your inner desires, accept them as your truth, and hold yourself accountable for creating what is essential to you in your life. 

3) Every day, you should carefully discern what is important and likely to affect your success, survival, and well-being. Then, narrow the focus to what is necessary and extremely important; essential.

When you dedicate daily focus to building such a strong level of inner understanding, you will instantly begin creating your new world—and others can start living inside your dreams.

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Successful People Actions

If you study people who have succeeded in any area of their lives, you will find they have much in common. 

Not only do they follow a set of rules, but they also follow those rules no matter how much life gets in the way.

What are those rules?

The person who has the strongest "Why" wins.

The person who shows up wins.

The person who shows up on time wins.

The person who is most persistent wins.

The person who never assumes wins.

The person who is the best at what they do wins.

The person who plans and documents their journey and interactions wins.

The person who never gives up total control to others wins.

The person who accepts responsibility for themselves wins.

The person who serves the most wins.

The person who is grateful for everything wins.

The actions you take automatically become the life you experience. It's essential to be mindful of where you are heading. 

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You Don’t Need Plan B

Have you ever wondered how the most successful people in the world get that way?

Is their timing right?  

Do they “know” somebody? 

Luck? That’s it. They get lucky!

Maybe, but there is more to it.

Every person I’ve ever known who achieved remarkable success did three things:

1) They recognized what they wanted and envisioned themselves living that life.

2) At some point, they commit and go all in. Their dream IS going to happen. There is no “Plan B.” 

3) They practice never-ending flexibility and perseverance, regardless of what obstacles they face. They keep going until they achieve their goals.

Yes, you must pay a price for living the life of your dreams - and it's not money. It's YOU!

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