Daily Boost - Motivation and Coaching

The Evil of Good EnoughHow 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leadership Skills From LeadersThere 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 JobsHave a great weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Understanding the 4 Kinds of ClarityUnderstanding 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 DayDaily 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 InformationIs 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 CreativeOver 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 minutes the day before to review my creative genius list, toss out what is not relevant, create a simple outline, and walk away knowing I am ready to begin.The next day, I can't wait to sit in front of a blank screen and let the magic start flowing from my figure tips with complete ease. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No Permission Needed For HappinessYou do not need permission to live life according to your terms.It’s okay to ask for advice and guidance. Researching your direction and path is smart. It’s even okay to persuade others to take the journey with you.You don’t need permission to be yourself and live your life.  You don’t need a big storyline.  You don’t need approval from anyone else.  You can start whenever you choose.Here’s a secret that will help you adjust your mindset.Most folks don’t care about you. They’re too busy thinking about themselves. If that’s the case, it sure seems silly to ask for permission - right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MAPPING Your SuccessHave you ever heard people preach, "Get out of your comfort zone, try new things, always stretch!"  While true, it's only part of the story.Look at anybody who has achieved goals and maintained success over a period, and you'll find:1) Motivation. Successful people do whatever they can to get and stay motivated. It's not an occasional thing. It's an always thing.2) Accountability. Successful people accept responsibility and ask others to hold them to their plan.3) Planning. Successful people understand that no plan survives the first battle. They plan, work their plan, and adjust their plan until they get what they want. 4) Systemization. Successful people believe success is sequential and built level-by-level. Once achieved, it is systemized and maintained. 5) Sustainability. Successful people know that everything has an expiration date. Continuous monitoring and adjustments allow for long-term success. I call this system MAPSS. It's all you need to get anything you want in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Productivity HacksI think it’s time we stop seeking more productivity. It’s too much work! I prefer being more efficient and effective.  Here are a couple of ideas that will help:1) Say “No” to meetings if possible. If you must, keep them short and sweet.2) Delay paying attention to incoming communication. It’s nothing more than somebody else’s to-do list. Do your stuff first.3) Daily interruptions will never go away. You may as well expect and plan for them.4) Never schedule more than 50% of your day. That will give you more time for things that pop up.5) No more multi-tasking. Finish one task before the next.  The fastest way to be more productive is to make your To-Do list as short as possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices