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Strangest Secret For Success Earl Nightingale produced “The Strangest Secret” to motivate his insurance company sales force. It is now a motivational standard. The secret is simple: 1) You become what you think. 2) You must pay the prices. 3) You must control your thoughts. 4) Cut away the limitations of your mind. 5) Set a clearly defined goal.   6) Act promptly when your path is clear. 7) Save at least 10% of every dollar. What do you want more than anything else?   Do more than you must. Do more than anybody else. Do it better than anybody else. Are you ready to make it so nobody can ignore you? Commit today to do more than you must to get what you want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Embracing Your Natural Flow Getting things done isn’t always about a to-do list. More often, it’s your body clock. Scientists have discovered that we all experience productivity peaks and valleys throughout our day. Does this sound familiar? 1) Maximum focus happens in the morning. After waking up, your body temperature slowly rises, and your ability to focus with it. Mornings are excellent for detailed work - until around noon. 2) The slump begins. Yes, the slump is real. After noon, your body slows down until late afternoon. Don’t fight it. Focus on the easy stuff. 3) Creativity rebounds later in the day. While you are not as sharp as in the morning, you are more relaxed, open to ideas, and creative.  You will always get the most out of your day by observing, thinking, and executing your plans when you embrace your natural rhythm. Go with your flow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Work. Life. Balance. Really? A long time ago, you found yourself graduating high school and thrust into real life.  I’m sure you gave lots of thought to your future. Then again, you were young. Twenty years later, things can look very different. Over the years, I’ve learned something about working for a living: 1) Chasing money, advancement, and being significant will keep you busy. It will also close your eyes to other areas of life you would enjoy. 2) Pursuing passion and mission without considering real life is a recipe for frustration. Choose career opportunities that allow you to run fast, feel important, make money, and will enable you to serve your passion and mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How To Be Honest With Yourself There's a truth about getting what you want in your life.  If you don't know where you are, you can't know how to get where you want to go. Do you know where you are? One of the quickest ways to find out is, to be honest with yourself. It's time to take inventory and look at every aspect of your life: the good, the bad, the ugly, and the awesome. Taking the time to inventory everything before pushing off in a new direction is often to only way to free yourself from obstacles. Leave the baggage behind, and you'll increase your possibility of succeeding.  Toss out what you don't want, keep what fits the new you, and get moving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does the Law of Attraction Work? I've always believed the Law of Attraction should be called the Law of What You Think About Most. Like attracts like, what you think about, you get.  If you think, "I won't get it because I never do" - you are correct. Dreaming of a new life while focusing on your current problems is a sure way to keep spinning your wheels. The trick is to focus your attention and actions on what you want to attract. That will require a dedicated effort. Vision Boards, lists of Goals, and daily journaling are all great ways to stay on track.  The Law of What You Think about is magical and straightforward… Decide what you want. Believe it is possible. Focus on the future, not the past. Please don't stop until you get it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get Motivated ON DEMAND As a child, I wondered why I couldn't always have my way. 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 like turning down my requests. Life was getting in the way. 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, so 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 one of the simplest ways our minds generate motivation: 1) Your physiology dictates your feelings. The easiest way to break free of a slump is to stand up, take a step, and REPEAT. Movement wakes your body, guides your emotions, and makes anything

One Question Procrastination Elimination Are you a member of the Procrastination Club?  Procrastination is the intentional and habitual postponement of an essential task that you should be doing.  Is that what you are doing?  In my view, two things could happen if you procrastinate - It may be possible that you are not procrastinating at all. Instead, you may be forcing yourself to do something you don't need to do anyway. The other possibility is that it simply doesn't mean enough to you to start the process. Or, said another way, other things mean more to you. Yes, you must complete some tasks. That's called being a responsible person. But if your list keeps getting longer, it's time to ask yourself a question - Is it important enough to me to get it done?  If not, you know why you are procrastinating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shake Up Your Life and Thrive Growth and change are what most people strive for in their life. It’s what drives you before you create your amazing life. It’s also what drives you to step up to the next level. In the last 17 years, I’ve produced the Daily Boost podcast, and I’ve spoken to thousands of people. All of them were in various stages of change, and most aimed to be happy.  But, there is an issue that keeps popping up. As people live and enjoy the life they’ve built, the natural desire for more growth kicks in, and they find themselves driving harder—usually without thinking about it. It could be about passion, but most times, it’s about making more money. One day, I talked with a friend about living a good life and how hard people work to mess up a good thing. That’s when he asked a great question - ”When life is good, why would you do something else only to make more money?” It’s not to say that making more money is not very good. It’s just important to make sure that you focus on what is right in f

Sharing Your Plans Slows You Down 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, keeping your plans to yourself is a powerful tool. Independent's Day weekend has just passed, and when I arrived at my desk on Tuesday, I had two client messages 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 witnessed three powerful tools that impact my client's lives: 1) Practice privately until you are ready to share with the world. Nobody needs to know how you got so g

Living Your ALL IN Life I want to become the person I am meant to be. That’s something that I hear daily in my life from people all over the world. Frankly, beyond living a joyful life, I can’t think of anything more important than growing to become who you know you are on the inside. Most people tend to work in different areas of their life. All will say that family and friends are the most important, but they tend to focus on their career and legacy - especially after the kids move out.  But here is a problem… For many years, most people, including myself, tended to get lost in developing specific areas of their lives while others were on hold. While outwardly successful, they wouldn’t be on the phone with me if everything was going perfectly. It’s not, it’s hit or miss, and that is causing sleepless nights. A solution is an ALL-IN approach to living. Over time, I’ve developed the solid belief that whatever you deem as the ultimate best use of your life will only happen after you have evolved every area of

Find Your Passion - Be Yourself A few years ago, I recognized that many folks are unaware of how to find their real passion.   I often ask this question. "What do you do when you are doing YOU?"   I usually hear crickets. Lots of crickets. Most folks spend their days figuring out their purpose and passion - when it's usually right in front of them. All you have to do is look at how you spend your time, and you'll see what you enjoy. Do you read, write, exercise, work, walk, talk, play, fight, laugh, watch television, quilt, garden, volunteer, socialize, or love doing something else?   That's a clue. Pay attention to how you spend your time. It is serving you in some way. Could it be that you've already found your passions? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Living Your 9-Year Lifecycle My friend, Louis Gates, taught me about the 9-year life cycle a few years ago. It's an easy way to get what you want using the Law of Attraction.  9-year cycles begin the day you are born and repeat throughout your life. Happiness is as simple as paying attention to your cycle - and asking for what you want. In year 1, start asking for a new purpose in life. It will reveal itself in year 2. Your focus will tighten. Things start moving in year 3. You'll enjoy the changes happening in your life.  You accelerate in the direction of your purpose in year 4. Years 5 and 6 are for evaluation. You decide to focus on only what is working in your life.  Years 7 and 8 are about letting go. You begin to remove all clutter from your life.  When 9 years roll around, your mind begins to ponder the next phase of your life. The process continues.  Where are you in your cycle?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Activity Creates Activity Have you noticed? When you initiate action toward a goal - a million other distractions arrive. Etch this into your mind: Activity creates activity. No matter what you choose to take on, your energy will attract attention. You will discover everything you need to succeed. It will also attract everything needed to through you off track. That's okay. You can harness this power to get what you want. Don't get stuck in neutral. Shift gears and accelerate yourself into massive imperfect action mode.   And remember this - Activity will always create more activity. Knowing your goals and focus will allow you to choose the best opportunities.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Evil of Good Enough How much is good enough? I received an email from an MTMer who changed careers to become a Surgical Assistant. He did it at an age most folks start thinking about retirement. Mike shared a useful saying he's heard many times in the operating room. He said," The evil of good enough is better." Once you've accomplished your goal, stop messing around and move on. The more you poke around, the better your chance of doing more harm than good. A simple concept. I like simple. Simple works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Journey. Destination. Repeat. Life is a long and winding road. It has many ups and downs and a few surprises along the way.  Here's what you can expect:  1) Follow your passion, and the money will arrive. It may take longer than you think. It may be less than you think. It doesn't matter. You'll be happy. 2) Nothing will happen until you move from daydreaming to daily action. 3) The road will be rough. Then it will smooth out. Then it will be wild again. 4) Whatever path you thought you would travel will change. 5) You will find speed limits. Sometimes you will move slowly. Sometimes fast. Pay attention to the signs that arrive in your life. 6) Frustration will be a constant companion. So will excitement. 7) You must be strong to stay focused on the big picture. 8) When you arrive, you will find yourself seeking another adventure.   Success is a journey that brings out the best in you. Arriving at your destination will make you desire another journey. Stay busy, my friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi

Leadership Skills From Leaders There is nothing new in life. To be a great leader, learn from those who know how to lead. Do what they do. "Good leaders take a little more than their share of the blame, a little less than their share of the credit." - Arnold H. Glasgow  "Lead from behind and put others in front, especially when celebrating. Take the front line when there is danger. People will appreciate your leadership." - Nelson Mandela "A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus." - Martin Luther King, Jr. "Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want to be done because they want to do it." - Dwight D. Eisenhower "A person who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd." - Max Lucado "Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected." - Steve Jobs Have a great weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Understanding the 4 Kinds of Clarity Understanding what you want in life is the foundation of all success. There are 4 types of Clarity: 1) Clarity of Purpose: Knowing what drives your heart and soul is the fuel that will propel you to your dreams. 2) Clarity of Task: What tasks fulfill your purpose? Knowing will reduce stress and create daily satisfaction. 3) Clarity of Process: Ritualistic and consistent dedication to your proven process leads to happiness. Learn what works. Do more of it. 4) Clarity of Outcome: Know what prize you are seeking. Always keep your eye on the prize. I like simple. Simple works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Habits That Will Transform Your Day Daily success is a habit. When you figure out what works and do it every day, the success you deserve is around the corner. 1) Daily Top 3: We all have tons to do. Make sure at least 3 items are Goal and Dream oriented - not to-dos. 2) Triage Your List: Because you put it on the list last week doesn’t mean it still needs to be done. Be brutal. 3) Block Your Time: What gets scheduled gets done. 4) Allow Unschedule Time: Leave space on your calendar for unexpected items. Never schedule more than 50% of your time. 5) Personal Development: Take the time to work on your body, mind, and spirit. You will make your World, and THE World, a better place. It’s simple. Success arrives when you determine what actions get the desired results and do them daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Power of Simple With Adequate Information Is your head constantly spinning with information overload? It’s easy to do in today’s busy world. It can also be paralyzing and dream-stopping. Instead of soaking in every piece of information and confusing yourself, the secret is - 1) Know your outcome. Knowing where you are heading makes it easier to see which road to travel. 2) Commit to tossing out 80% of the noise and clutter that currently fills your day.   3) Choose to act only on information that you deem adequate. In other words, you don’t need to know everything before you start. Focus on Adequate, reasonable, practical, and adequate, detailed information. All that counts is moving closer to your Goal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to be Endlessly Creative Over the years, I have personally produced over 10,000 podcasts, and every one of them begins with the written word. Even though that makes my mouth and my fingers my most exercised body parts, it has also given me lots of opportunities to learn to keep my words flowing. If you're like most people, you have found yourself sitting in front of a blank screen, praying for inspiration. It could be writer's block, procrastination, or maybe you stayed up late watching Netflix. In any case, there's a simple solution to always having a starting point. Any project I need to wrap my head around begins by capturing the ideas that flow into my mind throughout the day. Even turning the radio off on a 20-minute drive can provide a treasure-trove of useable nuggets.  Next, I tuck those ideas away in a safe place, with no organizing, editing, or re-writing. I grab the thoughts out of the air, jot a note or record a memo, put them away, and let them simmer. When I'm ready to get to work, I take 15