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Recovering When You Feel LostWhen life gets in the way, it can be challenging to know what to do next. No matter how motivated you are to achieve your goal. Thinking like a Pilot can save the day when that happens.A few years ago, I was a 150-hour pilot. I was flying a Cessna 172 to pick up my daughter for a weekend visit from the University of Florida—a trip I've made a dozen times. It had been an uneventful flight, then, about 15 minutes from landing, it happened…Maybe it was the heat of the day or the drone of the engine. In any case, I had the sensation that I had no idea where I was. I could see the airport in front of me, so I was aware of the situation. But I had no idea how to get to where I wanted to go. It was a terrifying feeling. Knowing I had to call the Tower in minutes, I turned to my training and followed three rules that any pilot knows will get them back on track.The first is to continue to fly the airplane and stay safe. That may sound simple, but how many times have you wanted to cover your eyes and hide when things got challenging? The second is to break through your confusion and figure out where you are on your journey. If you can keep yourself stable, you'll have time to snap out of any momentary rough spot and get focused.The third rule is to communicate with people who can help. With only a few minutes before entering the airspace illegally, I called Tower and said, "I'm a low-hour pilot, a little South of the field, and I am confused. There's no emergency, but I could use some guidance."That simple commutation gave Air Traffic Control everything they needed. In minutes, they lined me up on the runway, and I impressed them with a perfect landing."Not a bad landing for a lost pilot," they said.All I could do was laugh and be grateful.Sure, my ego took a hit. But I learned a lesson, picked up my daughter, and had a great flight home.Aviate. Navigate. Communicate. It'll get you there every time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explore a different approach to planning your day with a focus on broader goals. Learn how occasional planning can reduce stress and create containers for work or play. Discover the importance of making a plan, sticking to it, and adjusting when necessary for success.

Setting Your Rules of SuccessIf 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, they 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 show 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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who is Your Future Self?I’ll never forget the day a mentor of mine said to me —“You have to become the person you want to be before becoming the person you want to be.”What? So, do I have to fake it until I make it?Heck no! I’m not going to change who I am - no way!“No. You’re not changing who you are. It’s just that you have to understand that in the future, you will have a different set of beliefs than you hold right now. That’s called growth. Whatever you believe, you will become.”At first, I thought he meant I would have to sell my soul to the devil and take on beliefs, not mine, to get what I wanted. But one day, I realized that day-to-day living is changing me anyway. I may as well make a choice myself.My thinking went like this —If I hold a self-image because of what I believe, all I have to do is create a future self-image, decide what that person would believe, and design a set of rules and actions that make those beliefs happen.What’s the best part?There’s no waiting. The very minute you decide what you believe, everything begins to change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to be Effortlessly CreativeOver the years, I have produced over 12,000 podcasts; everyone begins with the written word. Even though that makes my mouth and fingers my most exercised body parts, it has also given me many 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 watched Netflix late. In any case, a simple solution can alleviate this feeling of being stuck, always providing 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 without organizing, editing, or rewriting. I grab the thoughts, 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 minutes the day before to review my creative genius list, toss out what is not relevant, create a simple outline, and walk away with a sense of readiness, knowing I am fully prepared to begin.The next day, I can't wait to sit in front of a blank screen and let the magic start flowing effortlessly from my fingertips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mindset For HappinessI spend most of my days finding ways to keep tens of thousands of people worldwide motivated and moving - and that always comes down to a strategy for mindset.Here are a few things you can do - today!1) Remind Yourself of Your GratefulnessWho or what are you most grateful to have in your life?Sometime today, pause, close your eyes, and fill your mind with the people and things that make your life good.Remember, reminding yourself of why you are grateful makes you unstoppable.2) Your Actions Reveal Your PurposeWhat will make you feel like you are living your true self?The items that move you closer to who you are are hidden in your to-do list. What are they?Focusing on fulfilling actions means that you are living your purpose.3) Strategize THEIR Feelings in AdvanceYou can make someone feel great today. Who will that be?Take a moment and review the people you will interact with today. How do you want to make them feel?When you make others feel good, you feel good too.4) What CAN You Do?Choose a challenge that has stuck and ask, what can I do?List three challenges that have you stuck and ask what can I do? Then, do it.Nothing can stop you when you ask what can I do?5) Hold Space For Your DreamsSince today may get busy, what space are you holding for yourself?The space between your appointments today belongs to you. How will you use it to make your dreams come true?When you hold space for your dreams, your dreams always come true.If you feel like a challenge, turn these into rules and affirmations to live your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Motivational Laws You Should RespectSpecific actions, thoughts, and feelings have revealed themselves to be the truth. If you want to better yourself, here are my Top 10:10) Purpose And Passion Come From Clarity of Thought.9) Purpose And Passion Begin With Acceptance.8) Faith and Courage Power Transformation.7) The Secret Lies Within You.6) Some Doors Must Close Before Others Open.5) Strong Values Create Strong Passions.4) Goals Are The Heartbeat of Your Life.3) Emotions + Logic = Change.2) Momentum Is The Result of Planning.1) Everything Happens When Something Happens.The path to all success is well-worn. Follow the path that others have blazed. Your dreams are waiting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Strangest Secret For SuccessEarl 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

How To Figure Out Your PurposeOver the years, the most popular question I get from the MOVERS around here is -“How do I find my purpose and face my passion?”If I were to expand on that question, it would be -“What can I do today to find my purpose and overcome the fear of living my passion?”In other words, it’s one thing to find it; it’s another thing to get yourself to do it.Today, we’ll focus on finding it.In my quest to live passionately, I always follow a 5-step process for discovering and facing your passion. It has never failed me.1) Explore the possibilities that are available to you. The more, the better. Many things will interest you, and you should be willing to allow them into your life. 2) Pay attention to what grabs and keeps your attention. Don’t fight the feeling; just follow the urge to explore.3) Deep dive into the things shoving themselves into your life and immersing yourself.4) When you find yourself fascinated and nearly obsessed, you are heading a new path, even if it makes no sense. Don’t be surprised if it is nothing you’ve ever considered before.The formula is simple: Exploration + Fascination = Facing Your Passion.While there can be several strategic steps within the steps above, the more significant challenge is to allow yourself to follow what you find. Once you find it, be sure you live it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Do You Feel SessionsHow much better would your day be if you knew what surprises lurked around the corner?While you can’t predict everything, you can prepare for most things using “How Do I Feel Strategy Sessions.”Here’s how it works:1) Once a month, take a few minutes and review what’s going on in your life. Your job. Your vacations. Your relationships. Your goal is to recognize what is likely to require your attention.2) As you form your list, consider every possible scenario and expected outcome. Imagine what may happen and craft a plan for handling it in your favor.3) When the situation arrives, remember how you decided to handle it and stay in control.Using a pre-planned response is a great way never to be surprised again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices