Daily Boost Motivation and Coaching

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

Interpret Your CallingIs the Universe whispering and nudging you to move in a specific direction? Before I go on, I must admit that I am certainly not an expert in the Universe or it works in our life. The magic of gravity is enough to blow my mind, and the only Secret I know is that you are the only one in charge of getting what you want in your life.But what if you know that Universe is speaking to you? Calling you, compelling you to get off the sofa and do what you say you want to do? But you still won’t do it?Many years ago, I was in the habit of listening to those voices whispering inside my head and following whatever I thought they said for me to do. Eventually, after many false starts, I realized the messages were not black or white. There didn’t seem to be any particular order, and they were almost always out of context with my life. In other words, mindlessly following my feelings often ended with me not getting what I wanted, and whatever I wanted to get away from became more assertive in my life.One night at about 3 AM, a thought popped into my head—“Maybe I’m not supposed to do what I’m hearing? Maybe I’m stuck in my thinking, and the Universe is giving me more of what I’m focused on.You get what you focus on. That’s a basic rule of life. It made sense to me that whatever I was focused on would linger in my brain until I questioned it from a different angle - whether I wanted to your not. That’s when I started flipping the script and created my 180 Degree Rule.Now, when a thought pops into my head and convinces me of the direction I’m supposed to run with all my enthusiasm, I pause and ask—“What if it really means I’m supposed to move away instead of forward?”With that new way of thinking, everything changed. It didn’t get easier, and sometimes took time to choose a path. Still, questioning the context of the Universal wisdom as it applied to my current life and experience allowed me to avoid dead ends and frustration. And another thing happened…My life became more balanced and calm by going into “trust but verify” mode. Instead of chasing dreams of what might be a reality, I focused on adjusting my reality to be more like the vision I held in my heart.When the Universe speaks to you, it doesn’t always include context and directions. Take a minute to decide if you’re supposed to move toward or away, and clarity will emerge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scripting Your LifeIn the world of Scott Logic, I’ve always fought my advice that said -When life is predictable, scripted, and process-oriented - BORING - life gets as excited as you ever dreamed it could be.As a guy who likes excitement in my day, you can see why I would prefer to ignore that wisdom - and I’m not alone. Still, I don’t miss it. I prioritize that way of thinking at all cost. Let’s talk about that ‘scripted’ part of living.While I love a good spontaneous day, I’ve learned that the more scripted and predictable my day, the less stress I have and the more I get done. All that means is that I know what I’ll be doing throughout the day, when I’ll be doing it, and what time I’m done for the day. Frankly, I can usually tell you weeks in advance what I’ll be doing. Maybe that’s why when somebody asks me when I’m available for a meeting, I never need to check my calendar. I already know because everything is already in place.Next, I think you should live a process-oriented life.The best way to explain what I mean is to use goals as an example. Most people set goals and focus on the outcome of achieving that goal. If it’s weight loss, your goal may be to lose 50 pounds. While that’s not a bad thing, focusing exclusively on the end goal is a fast way to fall off the wagon after a single, out-of-control weekend. But there is a better way…Instead of focusing on the goal of losing 50 pounds, it’s much easier to focus on the steps in the process that will get you there—watching what you eat, exercising, keeping yourself motivated, and shopping for your future skinny jeans. The mindset is simple; as long you keep doing what’s working, you’ll get what you want. Simple.A scripted life and a process-oriented life is a good life. Figure out what works and do it over and over again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reinvent Yourself EVEN Without a PlanIn the last couple of years, I made a decision that changed everything about my life.And no, when I began personal Operation Reinvention, I didn't have much of a plan. I wouldn't say I was winging it, but sometimes you have no idea what kind of plan you need. What I did have was a mindset.  I wondered - "What single change can I make - a change that would automatically and positivity disrupt everything in my life and put me in a better place?"I followed that with…"I don't know WHAT it's going to be, but it's not going to be THAT!"While I didn't know exactly how to get there - or even what 'there' was, I knew I would recognize it when I saw it.  Goals are cool. You should use them. Sometimes, you must follow your gut, go with the flow, and figure things out along the way.  By the way, the single change turned out to be a massive rethinking of how I use my time. I create time freedom - and everything else begins to arrive.What change can YOU make that would automatically and positively disrupt everything in your life and leave you in a better place? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Be the Leader that Sets the Pace for SuccessIs your hair on fire for success? There's a phrase that sums up what it takes to get whatever you're seeking. "The faster the speed of the leader, the faster the pack's speed."It's a simple truth; success likes speed. It's very sexy and beautiful to others.Knowing your goals and taking massive imperfect action always speed up success. Why?People get caught up in the belief their leaders cast. When you crank up your energy and urgency, others feel your passion and support your mission.Whatever your dreams, it is time for you to fire up your inner supercharger and get ready for the ride of your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transform Your Relationships with 4 Essential StepsEvery day we navigate the world - which usually involves other people depending on how you process relationships, which can be good or bad.The quality of life is dependent on the quality of relationships. It makes sense that we follow 4 steps to making them great:1) Curiosity - Everybody is curious about the people they meet. If you want to meet great people, be engaging. The more curious they are about you, the better.2) Enlightenment - Once curiosity peaks, interest will be to grow. People want to know more about you.3) Commitment - With more knowledge, connections deepen.4) Action - Once you reach commitment, people become open and willing to join your world.Whether personal or business, all relationships evolve on the same path. Allow time for things to unfold.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unlocking Your Inner Child With The Power of AnticipationI love how kids live in the moment while also getting excited about the next fun thing coming. Maybe it’s time we all begin acting like kids again.Since you were young, special events made you so excited that sheer anticipation would drive you all day and keep you up at night.  The trick to harness the power of anticipation is to keep a steady stream of exciting moments in your future. I call this my Anticipation Engine.Keep these two things to keep in mind:1) Your energy is dependent on getting excited about your future. Keep your list long - but not too busy. 2) Once an event passes, your excitement will fade. Enjoy the moment. Don’t rush ahead, but make sure you have something fun coming next.Living a life of anticipation gives a natural energy boost. If your life is monotonous - schedule something fun and get excited again.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Daily Rules for a Happier YouEvery day we all jump into the craziness of life without much thought to the basic rules we use to run our day. Here are a few of mine. You can borrow them if you would like:1) Do what makes your heart sing. You'll always feel better when you are dancing down your path.2) Believe anything is possible. As soon as you believe - everything IS possible.3) Be nice to others. Expect them to do the same. No further explanation is required.4) Believe in people and encourage their dreams. When you do, they'll return the favor.5) Do the right thing. If you mess up, say you're sorry, try again. 6) Meet people where they are in their life and walk with them to where you both want to go.7) Do what you say you will do. It's always better to under-promise and over-deliver. 8) Make lemonade out of lemons. Everything is fixable if you have the right mindset.9) Keep things simple. Yup.10) Relax. Life is short. Double yup.Focusing on life's big picture makes it easier to enjoy your daily experiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Escaping Life's Holding Pattern and Breaking FreeWhen I learned to fly little airplanes, my training took me into Holding Patterns. Holding Patterns slow aircraft traffic and keep things safe. When a pilot is told to enter a Hold, that’s where they stay—flying in circles until Air Traffic Control releases them.That sure sounds a lot like regular life these days.I remember flying a Holding Pattern with my instructor. We were there longer than usual, so I asked, what is taking so long? He said, “Why don’t you call them up and tell them you need to get moving?”A few minutes later, I called ATC on the radio and instantly was cleared to head toward my destination - with an apology for the delay.I’ve never forgotten the lesson.Even in with everything that has happened over the last few years, there’s no reason to be stuck in a Holding Pattern. When you decide it’s time to get moving, magical things happen.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover the Power of a Personal ConstitutionI was on the phone with a client when she mentioned she uses a personal constitution to guide her life. She wrote the document 25 years ago and has never changed it. She’s not very happy either.Yes, by definition, a Constitution never changes. But that didn’t stop me from asking if she had ever considered amending her Constitution.Let me be clear -Your most important beliefs and core values should not change easily or quickly. Yet, as you grow wiser, you should be willing to make adjustments based on your past experiences. Over time, everybody updates their core belief system. It’s best to make it a conscious rather than an unconscious decision. Is it time for the old dog to learn new tricks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices