Daily Boost Motivation and Coaching

Seize Control Now With No More WaitingWhen you feel in control, are you happier? I created 'Do What Makes Your Heart Sing a few years ago.' While it was about being happy, it's core teaching became my best practice.1) Stop fixin' to get ready. If you want something, there is no reason to put it off. Could you go out and get it today?2) Ask for help. We all need help. Millions of people are waiting for you to ask them.3) Slow down when it gets bumpy. Going after big goals will lead you down rough roads. Those are when you slow down, stay focused, and keep moving - as fast as possible.4) Fly it into the barn. Good pilots continue to fly their airplanes until they are safely tied down on the ground. Keep going until you get 100% of what you want.5) Be smart—set goals. Don't argue. This one is simple. Trust and use your wisdom and instinct. Set goals to keep you reaching for what you want. Seek solutions that keep you moving.6) Don't give monkeys piggyback rides. If you let them, other people will happily put THEIR monkey on YOUR back. Deal with your challenges. Let them do the same.7) Practice daily P.Y.O.T.B. You are your own best cheerleader. Be sure to pat yourself on your back and say, "I done GOOD!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Stoic Rules for a Happier LifeI'm a fan of Stoic Philosophy. While it may be over 2,000 years old, its practicality is still valid.These rules to live by will help you have a happier life:1. If you're going to learn and succeed, be humble. There is always someone more intelligent, more successful, and wiser.  2. Find the right scene. Choose your friends and situations. If you want to rise in life, you can't allow yourself to be held down by others.3. Protect your time. Seneca said, "We're tight-fisted with property and money, yet think too little of wasting time, the one thing about which we should all be the toughest misers." Life is short.4. Never do anything out of habit. Always think about how you can do things better, and always question yourself. 5. Keep it simple — do your job. Approach every task as if it were your last because it very well could be. 6. Adapt and learn from failure. Using your success to justify complacency is common. It's also easy, which is why most people do it. You can do more and be better.7. Live below your means. The more you need work to maintain your needs, the less you will enjoy what you have.Everything in life comes down to keeping things simple and mastering the basics. That's how you get the success you deserve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Opening New Doors Fuels Your DreamsOne of my favorite questions is, “What CAN I Do?” No matter how challenging a situation. Answering that question always reveals a clear path.As they navigate our new world, I hear my clients ask me that question too. My answer usually goes something like this -“Can can you do? When you open a new door, you will find a new opportunity. Start opening more doors.”Feeling empowered in a world that is draining your energy is like Tesla on a cross-country trip without charging stations is difficult. If you want to ensure you are never running low, remember that dreams, possibilities, potential, and a feeling of certainty are all powered by new opportunity.When you open a new door, an opportunity reveals itself. Your challenges will fade as you focus on the new way. But you must be willing to open a new door to find it.The key to thriving in uncertain times is finding opportunities behind new doors. All you have to do is open the door.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Strategies for Getting Things DoneAs always, 2023 is a year that gives us new challenges every day. With many working remotely, the question of productivity is coming up more and more. So how do we get things done in this environment?I'm a fan of planning a week in advance and holding space on my schedule for what needs to be done. There's nothing like giving yourself a pre-determined amount of time and trying to shoehorn everything on your list into it. But we can improve on that method:1) Delete it. Review every task and decide if it's something that needs your attention. 2) Delegate it. If the task rises to a level of importance, ask yourself if somebody else can do it. If so, pass it on.3) Delay it. This option only applies to items you may need or want to spend time on in the future. Hide it away where you won't look at it every day. Someday, when you have time, you can decide what to do.4) Do it. Sometimes the buck stops with you. Now that everything else is off your plate, you can schedule a time to complete it.Winning the day is about making sure the most important things in your life get done. What will that be today? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shift Your Story - What, Why, When, Where, WhoA long time ago, when I was in broadcast school, we spent a lot of time learning journalism rules. While the subject can fill books, you can answer almost anything by asking -Who? What? When? Where? Why?If you know that information, you can create a complete story.Years later, I re-arranged the formula for my personal growth. Every time I decide to take my life in a new direction and create a new story, I ask -What? Why? When? Where? Who? Occasionally I need to ask HOW to reach my goal, but that usually takes care of itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finding Happiness By Embracing Your True PassionsHave you ever asked, "How can I figure out what makes me happy?"  Recently, a client confessed her life was about doing and chasing. Every day she settles into a routine of going about her day - all while dreaming of what will make her happy. Then she noticed something.It turns out that after she completed her MUST list, she turned her attention to what she loved. And it wasn't that different. She was mindlessly happy. However you choose to spend your days, your actions serve you even if you are dreaming of something completely different. Writers write. Mechanics repair. Complainers complain. Happy people are happy.If you want to move closer to your dreams, decide WHO you want to be and WHAT you want to do. Then do more of it every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Destination SuccessChange is one of those things that happens over time for most people. Sometimes you have no choice. If you have been thinking about tweaking your life, I have some suggestions to get you started:1) No matter what dreams you hold, inventory the good, bad, and ugly of your current situation. You can't move forward if you don't know where you are starting. Don't be afraid. Information is power.2) Next, decide WHAT you want and paint a picture of your life after your journey. Knowing your destination before you begin assures your success.3) Now that you have laid the foundation, it's time to understand WHY you want it so bad. Doing the previous two steps should have built your desire and excitement. When that happens, it's time to lock in your WHY and get moving.Know where you are, what you will create, and WHY you must achieve your goal. Realistic and grounded thinking makes anything possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Uncomfortable Growth and Building Lasting Self-ConfidenceI got off the phone with a client who told me I insulted her with a comment on a recent call when I said, “Your self-confidence is low, and that’s okay. Everybody has low self-confidence - even if they walk with a swagger that says otherwise.”It turns out she spent the entire day pondering my comment. Then she realized that I was referring to a moment along her journey. Let me put it another way.No matter how long you live, how much you succeed, or how much swagger you have in your walk, there will always be someplace in your life where you feel like the underdog. It’s the same way for everybody. As soon as you take the next step, your self-confidence is forever boosted - until the next step arrives. The process will continue throughout your life.If you want unstoppable self-confidence, get used to feeling uncomfortable and taking action anyway.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Goal Paradox: Distractions on the Path to SuccessDo you have a long-term goal on paper, a computer file, or in your mind? Is that a goal that you want so much that it could also be a distraction?It’s common for me to run into someone working to get what they want. As momentum builds, they decide to take a shortcut. They take a leap of faith and go for it - only to see the dream slip through their fingers and fade. Why does this happen?Building toward success also builds self-esteem and excitement. It can be tempting to disrupt the same day-to-day process that has propelled your progress. However, if you jump too soon, those disruptions turn into distractions. When that happens, you undermine the foundation of your success.What’s the fix? Achieving big goals is like saving money. Over time, your efforts compound, and you can have anything you want. Be patient, and keep moving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rock Star vs. Band Member: The Journey to SuccessI have a question for you -  Are you a Rock Star or a member of the band?Either is okay, but it sure helps to know which role you play while you are moving toward your goals.I remember talking with my son after graduation. He had set his sights on becoming a Rock Star. Now, as a Dad who has BIG dreams and hard-won experience, I knew I had to give him perspective. So I asked -Are you willing to do what it takes to rise to the top? And if you don’t get what you want, will you be happy settling for life in the background?That’s when he said, “I wouldn’t be happy being a background singer.”He chased his dreams for a few years until he found a new passion that fits him like a glove. He may not be on stage, but he is a huge fish in a massive pond - and happy as a clam. You might call him a Rock Star!You will always get what you want if you are willing to do whatever it takes to reach your dreams. How bad do you want it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices