Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Getting Started!

Getting Started!

The first step is always the hardest. I am sure you have experienced this many times in your life. You put off things that may be hard because you are either afraid of what may happen or it seems like it may be too difficult to get the ball rolling. 

Then, once you take that first step, you notice that it really wasn't as bad as you thought it was going to be. We tend to do that with most things. Our minds come up with all the things that can go wrong in a situation or new adventure.  Stop listening to you doubts.

So, here is the first exercise that I want you to practice. Every time you face a situation where you need to try something new and it may seem too hard to accomplish or that you may get resistance, I want you to write down the 5 GOOD things that will come out of it if you DO take action. This is not a "pro/con" list. Just a "pro" list. To be honest, for most things the cons really don't matter!

Do not focus on what can go wrong...at all! Get those thoughts out of your head completely. Write down the 5 things that will make your life better and will give you more happiness in your life.

The next step is to read (and even better, say aloud) those five things to yourself until you take that first step. Do not stop reading the list to yourself until you take action!  Depending on what the task is, this may take a few times in one day or it may take several days of you reading it every morning. Some tasks are bigger (and scarier) than others, so they take more convincing.

Here is an example:


Start a new business on the Internet

  1. More freedom
  2. Extra income
  3. Chance to work for myself
  4. Having complete control of business decisions
  5. Making new and great contacts
Now, stop reading and start taking action! Go write down your list and start taking action. Let me know how it goes!  Please send me comments on the post or Tweet me

Friday, March 25, 2016

Learning from the Greats!

Learning from the Greats!

Check out Tim Ferriss'  Podcast with Laird HamiltonGabby Reece and Brian MacKenzie

It was great to hear from professionals that have risen to the top of their respective sports speak about what drives them and how they keep everything in their lives in perspective.  Enjoy the lessons!

Monday, March 14, 2016

What have you done for them?



Most people are always worried about what the world is going to do for them.  When are they going to get that great job?  When are the riches going to start rolling in?  How can they do less and make more?

The truth is, they are going about it the wrong way.  You have to give, give, give before your can start receiving anything.

Stop doing things just because they will help you in the long run.  Do them just to help someone else. You don't have to donate lots of money to help those less fortunate.

Donate your time.  Take one Saturday or Sunday per month and help out at your local youth origination or coach a team. Maybe get more involved with your church.  It does not really matter what it is.  It is truly the action that matters most.

If you consistently give, you will be amazed on how the universe returns the favor.  Start today!