Daily Boost - Motivation and Coaching

Opportunity DiscriminationDo you have too many options and are having a difficult time choosing?There is a concept called "Opportunity Cost.” It is simply the value gained or the value lost in deciding what opportunities you will pursue. I tend to focus on another question entirely -"Does an opportunity provide the fastest and most direct path for me to reach my goals?" It's easy to look at almost any opportunity and justify a path, especially if you are being persuaded by someone else. It’s more difficult to make a choice.If you want to break free from a stalled life, you must eliminate anything that takes you off course and stay focused on your goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's Your Long Game?Many years ago a friend passed along a pearl of wisdom that has served me well.Larry was a business person and mentor. I was an eager young man who wanted everything now. That's when Larry said - "Scott, sometimes you have to hang around long enough for folks to see that you are the real thing before they'll do business with you."He was right.Over the years I've learned that amazing results can happen quickly through hard work and focus. The best results seem to arrive once you have proven yourself to others through over time.What's YOUR long game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listening to Yourself FirstGrowing up, I was an energetic, enthusiastic, and excitable child. I never let a day go by without challenging something - usually with my mouth. Thanks to those responsible for turning me into a good person, I learned a valuable lesson when they said-“Listen twice as much as you speak. You have two ears and one mouth for a reason.”You’ve heard that before, and in today’s fast-paced world, knowing when to put a zipper on your lips is critical. But I’ve also learned to take that advice to a new level to get what I want. I call it going “Dark.”When you go “Dark,” you have chosen to listen to others less. Yes, you are still listening, caring, and interacting with those around you. You’ve decided to listen to yourself twice as much instead.The world we live in today makes it seem as though it’s impossible to get what you want without others. There are endless hours of interacting, Googling, ZOOMing, Texting, and more. It’s as if we’ve lost permission to think and do for ourselves. We can’t move forward without the social approval of those around us when the exact opposite is true.Something extraordinary happens when you give yourself space to listen to yourself more. Your creative mind and talents flourish—your positive energy rebounds. You feel more present and find more meaning in your life. Going “Dark” makes your life brighter, and good stuff happens.When you take the time to slip away into your own space, you develop into the person you were meant to be. Removing yourself from the buzz of the world gives you a new kind of energy. And you do it without anybody’s permission or without anybody knowing. When you emerge, everybody will notice that you are different. They will listen when you speak, seek your advice, and be attracted to you in a new way. Who knew that listening twice as much as you speak works even better when you listen to yourself twice as much as you listen to others? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover the 4 types of Clarity needed for success: Purpose to drive dreams, Task alignment for satisfaction, Process consistency for happiness, and Outcome focus for goal achievement. Simplicity is key in unlocking these Clarity types.

Steps to Achieve GreatnessDo you dream of greatness?Instead of rushing through life, why not change your mindset and actions? It's time to become the person you were meant to be. Here are a couple of ideas:1) Use your imagination to form images, thoughts, and sensations in your mind. You don't need anybody's help. Trust yourself.2) Enthusiasm is living life with excitement and PASSION. Only involve yourself in activities that make you enthusiastic. 3) Persistence is the art of doggedly persisting until you get what you want. Stay in the game long enough to get what you want.4) Having faith means living your life with trust and confidence - even when you're unsure.Imagination. Enthusiasm. Persistence. Faith. That's a great life.Now, imagine how good it could be with Gratitude. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Make the Law of Attraction Work for YouI've always believed the Law of Attraction should be called 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, 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. Don't stop until you get it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Starting Over What actions would you take if forced to start over again?Here’s what I would do:1) Get absolute clarity and focus. What ONE thing do you want your life and lifestyle to be?2) Confirm your WHY. Success takes time. Long-lasting success isn’t guaranteed. Owning a strong WHY will allow you the flexibility to persevere forever.3) Clear the clutter. You can’t move forward with the weight of your past on your shoulders. Debt? Bad relationships? Health issues? Fix them and move on.4) Take control of your schedule and your time. Of everything you own, time is your most valuable asset. Don’t squander it.5) Massive Imperfect Action. You will never be stuck as long as you keep shaking the trees. Do something. Anything. Notice your results. Do it again. Do it until you get what you want.It’s not about learning more. It’s about taking control of the basics and using what you already know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover how to identify and overcome obstacles blocking your progress. Take time to evaluate your current situation in finances, relationships, and dreams. Embrace the discomfort of self-reflection to move forward towards your goals. Learn the power of self-awareness and personal growth through introspection.

Caring What People Think is Holding You BackDo you know anything about other people? Not a week passes without us hearing about somebody who did something out of character and caught us off guard.The truth is, none of us know about anybody else, and nobody knows about us.So, have you ever wondered how this knowledge can empower you?Are you dreaming of doing something different?Do you have a case of "Whatwilleverybodythinkaboutmeitis?" It's time to get over it.Nobody in the world knows your true inner self. They only see what you present. If you're getting pushback, it's because of what you've been presenting. Change that, and everything else changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Time To Be a Good QuitterHas anybody ever said to you, "it's good to be a quitter?”Probably Not. That’s why it’s so important today that you pay attention today.Being a good quitter isn’t an excuse. It should never be an option for making things easier. Instead, quitting is a wise choice. You choose to quit when your progress has you going around in circles or has stopped.That's when things get interesting.Once you are committed to an idea that is important to you, can be difficult to allow yourself to quit. Stuck in a lousy job, terrible relationship, destructive behavior? Your internal sense of "Identity" will compel you to hold to the very end.That may not be wise.Listen closely when your inner-voice begins to sound a warning. There's no need to wait for the inevitable. Trust your gut and change your direction fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices