Sunday, July 25, 2021

Does Your Book Have 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 interacting with clients around the world. 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 own 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 averagely life almost always spend more time chasing squirrels and shiny objects 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 a business person. They implement actions the 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 own way, figure out what works, 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.



* This article was originally published here

Saturday, July 24, 2021

Is The Universe Ganging Up on You?


 

I’m not sure how you feel about the Universe and how things work in the world, but does the Universe speak to you?

I can’t tell you if the ‘Universe’ stands alone or if ‘God’ created the ‘Universe’ and runs the show. That’s so far above my pay-grade that it amounts to a pile of cash bigger than Mount Everest. 

What I can say is this.

We live and breathe every day in a world that is ganging up on us and trying to get our attention. The question is, are you listening?

While there are many ways people seek to receive messages of guidance as we make life decisions, my favorite has always been events the occur in triplicate. If something happens three times, I pay attention.

Call me hard-headed, distracted, or set in my ways, but life has taught me that wisdom tends to come in whispers - usually when our thoughts are screaming in our head and drowning out our dreams.

Now, let me be clear...

A friend calling three times to go out on the town doesn’t count in my book.

Snoozing your alarm clock three times isn’t a message from the Universe that you should sleep in more.

The grocery store being out of your favorite chips three times is not a sign that you should go on a diet.

All that is what they call the “stuff that happens while you’re alive.”

So what counts?

If I were to describe messages that resonate with me, it would be…

1) Seemingly random situations and people and happen in quick succession or at the same time.

2) They are different in their approach and appearance, yet each delivers a similar message. At first, it may seem disconnected, but in relation to the other messages, you begin to notice

3) The message you receive is likely something that has been on your mind, keeping you awake a night, and speaks to you. Even though you may not immediately recognize its impact, you find yourself slightly redirected in your search for answers. Your path altered.

While this is undoubtedly only my description of how I know it when the Universe is ganging up on me, I have learned to allow space for a message to arrive. Whether I realize the impact or not, I have also learned that it always motivates my decisions, choices, and future actions. In other words, things change with little effort.

My journey this summer is about breaking from the status quo, exploring the possibilities of life, and going with the flow as we seek a new home, lifestyle, and attitude. I don’t know what journey you are on, but I bet the Universe is ganging up on your right now if you’ll only pay attention.



* This article was originally published here

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

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Monday, July 19, 2021

The Best Change is Self-Inflicted Change


A year and a half ago, the world changed when we were all introduced to something called CorinaVirus. It was as if we were racing down Interstate 95 at 75 miles-per-hour, slammed on our breaks, and directed off the nearest exit on an undefined detour. It all seemed to happen in an instant.

The pandemic caused real pain and loss for some. Fear and stress for others. Still, as surreal as it was, it wasn't long before most people began to notice the craziness of our previous lives replaced with a 'new normal' - one that felt more like a 'new nothing.'

Much to our surprise, life slowed to a crawl, schedules changed, and we found contentment by not chasing every shiny object that life presented. It turns out the pandemic pause caused people to reevaluate life from the inside out. While it happens all the time, this time, we noticed it.

How many times have you found yourself in an impossible situation that came to an end with one action?

You paid off debt, quit a job, you said goodbye to a bad relationship?

How many times have you decided to try something new, and the past instantly disappeared?

Did you decide to move into a new home, start your own business, or go back to school?

How many times have the worst pains and your biggest joys been the catalyst of an exciting new beginning?

A death, wedding, or the birth of a new child?

While some situations in life are unpredictable, the lessons learned and wisdom gleamed reminds us that anything can and will change in an instant. Knowing that grants you immense power over your destiny - especially if it's self-inflicted and you are in control.



* This article was originally published here

WHY LONELINESS IS GOOD - Jordan Peterson (Best Motivational Speech)



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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Manufacturing More Time to Reach Your Goals


 

What if I were to tell you "the thing" you want to do or be will happen when you do something else?

With so much happening in everyday life, it's easy to get caught up in the rhythm of the day. It's like engaging the auto-pilot and sitting back and enjoying the flight called life.

But what happens when things get bumpy, and you need to change your trajectory? That's what happened to a client recently.

The first question I asked and somebody seeks advice is, “What are we working on today?”

Keep in mind, as they fill me in on their outcome, I expect my answer will be 180 degrees from what they think they are going to hear.

"You call your company Motivation To Move. Well, I've built a successful company, but I've let myself go. I need the motivation to lose weight and get in shape."

Starting with his outcome, my client's question was reasonable. But being reasonable doesn't always lead you to the result you want. Sometimes you have to dig deeper to find the unreasonable cause. When you do, everything changes, and you start getting what you want.

"Before we talk about exercise, diet, and motivation, why don't you tell me about how your business is going and your daily schedule?"

As he began to outline his success and daily routine, the problem became evident. There was no time allocated for self-care. Without changing the underlying issues, there was no possible way to reach his goal. The solution was simple. It was time to audit and adjust his time and productivity management practices. It was time to manufacture more time in his day.

Success doesn't come from stacking more stuff on top of your stuff. Sometimes you have to toss out what used to be important to make room for what is important now.



* This article was originally published here

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Motivational Quote of the Day!

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Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do, so throw off the bowlines, sail away from safe harbor, catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore, Dream, Discover. –Mark Twain



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Friday, July 9, 2021

Start Living Your Perfect Day


What if every day, for the rest of your life, was perfect? 

If you build it, they will come!

Your subconscious mind is a beautiful thing. You can engage its power to create your Perfect Day.

Here’s how:

1) Write down a clear, event-by-event vision of what your perfect day would be. What will you do today?

2) There are no rules. No limitations. No consequences. Don’t be shy. Be honest about what you want.

3) Believe it can be yours. You deserve it. You must believe something is possible before it will become possible.

If you follow these steps, your subconscious mind will seek ways to make your dreams come true. All it needs is a partner willing to take action, and that’s your job.



* This article was originally published here

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Keep Your Plans a Secret


In the last few years, it has become increasingly popular for people to share every little aspect of their lives with others. But, when it comes to getting what you want in life, keeping your plans to yourself is a powerful tool

The 4th of July has just passed, and when I arrived at my desk on Monday, I had two messages from clients that made me smile.

The first said, "I decided to spend my weekend practicing what I do in private so that I will be praised in public." That's something I’ve said and done many times.

The second client told me they had completed a new project over the weekend and heading in a new direction. When I mentioned they had never said a word to me about it, they said, "I know. I'm learning that nobody needs to know what I'm doing to do. I'll do it, and they can catch up."

My heart smiled as I witness three powerful tools impact my client's lives:

1) Practice in private until you are ready to share with the world. Nobody needs to know how you got so good at what you do.

2) There's no need to tell anybody what you are going to do. Just do it and then let them know what you've done later.

3) It's easier to get things done when everybody else is busy doing something else and isn't poking their nose in your business. Long holiday weekends and summer vacations are a great place to begin.

You can do whatever you want with your life, and you don't need anybody's permission or approval to make it happen. Your destiny is 100% up to you.



* This article was originally published here

Saturday, July 3, 2021

Hugh Prather

"True humor is fun - it does not put down, kid, or mock. It makes people feel wonderful, not separate, different, and cut off. True humor has beneath it the understanding that we are all in this together."

* This article was originally published here