Daily Boost — Motivation and Coaching

Ignoring Everything Except Important Are you the kind of person always running around putting out fires - fires you set?  I think it is time that we take away your matches and lighter fluid. If your life is non-stop drama, stress, and craziness, there is a good chance that YOU are the cause. There is also a good chance you won’t see it that way. Living with your hair on fire will keep you so busy...

Single Change That Changes Everything Last year I made a decision that changed everything about my life.  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?" If you don't know exactly how to get where you want, you will recognize success when you see it.   Goals are cool. You should use them. S...

Stop Learning Start Doing Have you ever felt as if something was holding you back?   You might be spending too much time learning. The challenge begins when your mind gets confused. Since it can’t tell the difference between perception and reality, learning feels like doing. You might be getting more intelligent, but you are not moving forward. Here are some simple truths: 1) Learning new skills i...

Why You Must Live Your Best Life Now A few years ago, I heard that Super Markets were considering changing expiration dates on food. They replaced it with "Best if Used By."  Maybe you should treat your life the same? I've long known that everything has an expiration date. Nothing goes on forever. Everything will come to an end. What's good may become not so-good.  What's bad may become great.  Li...

How to Live Like a Happy Person Did you know that happy people are regular people that look at the world differently? They don't wear rose-colored glasses either.  They have a better way: 1) They realize that if you are alive, you will have problems.  2) They accept that dealing with problems is a privilege of being alive. 3) They don't get frustrated. They know problems mean you are shaking up li...

How to Ask For What You Want Have you ever noticed how nobody gets to the point these days?  It seems like everybody is beating around the bush instead of asking for what they want. I have news for you.  People can't read your mind. If you want something, you will have to ask for it. But it's not all about you. Before I continue, I have a warning. Be careful what you ask for, just in case you get...

Why Out of The Box Thinking Doesn't Always Work Getting things done in today's crazy world is complex.  While most techniques are still very valid - the rules have changed for just about everything.  Does that mean you must get out of your box and think differently? Maybe, but there are other choices: You can stay IN your box and keep using the thoughts and actions that have served you. That’s goo...

The Only Reason You Have a Job If you've been looking for a quick way to success - this will do it! I was watching Restaurant Impossible when Robert asked, "When did you last get paid? Why do you have a business?” His answer? No matter what you do, you're only doing it for money. Don't believe me? What would you do if you didn't have to work? I guarantee it would be different. Here are three kick-...

Building Your Bridge to Your Purpose Changing something about your life is pretty straightforward.  Figure out what you want and change it. Are you done laughing? Most folks fall on the way to their dreams because they don't move, move at the wrong time, or move too fast. That's why it's time to build your bridge once you know what you want. Here's how: 1) Fortify your current foundation. Save mon...

How to Easily Change Your Identity Have you allowed yourself to become the person you are on the inside?  We all make decisions that change our life trajectory without much thought. That can lead to feelings of being lost on you your life path. Maybe it's time to create a new way of seeing yourself. Using a Transitional Identity is a great way to feel confident when you can't believe in your futur...

Purposeful Living Through Values An immense frustration for most folks is feeling like other people are getting in the way. That will stop the very instant you begin to live according to your Values as you work toward your Goals: Here's a simple recipe for enjoying every minute of the day: 1) Know, understand, and practice living your values. While it's difficult, you will feel happier and in cont...

Living Your Average Perfect Day How would you feel if every day, on average, was as you wanted?  It's time to make your dreams come true and create your "Average Perfect Day."  Here's how it works: 1) Find a quiet spot and write a detailed description of your perfect day. Let your fantasies flow onto paper until you've mapped out morning until night. 2) Focus on your daily experiences, not materia...

Finding Your Purpose Do you know your purpose in life?  What a great feeling!  But what if you know your purpose but can't get yourself to take action toward your goal?  No, you're not procrastinating. It could be that you're just busy with minute-by-minute life.  If you want to change, try this: 1) Slow down and get real. Running faster will only distract you from your purpose even further. Be br...

Build Connections With Desire Not a day passes by without someone asking, "How do I get another person to help me get what I want?" Persuading others is one of the keys to getting what you want - and here's the big secret; it's NOT about you! Most folks tell others what to do. That's rarely building a real connection. You'll get what you want faster by focusing on how you can tap into the desire o...

Abraham’s Hierarchy of Needs Your best life is built sequentially, one level at a time. Forget the elevator. Climb all the stairs to the top, and you’ll have lasting success. In 1954, Abraham Maslow released Motivation and Personality. His Hierarchy of needs theory is all about climbing to the top. Maslow suggested that to reach your full potential: 1) You must provide for your physiological needs...

3 Steps to Succeed at Anything Setting Goals is the most potent method of getting what you want. It is the power of your mind - activated. Here’s how: 1) Decide what you want and when you want to get it. 2) Decide when you will start and when you will finish. 3) Decide how you will begin and maintain your momentum. Then you must get to work. Limit anything and anybody that has a distracting influe...

Eliminate Your Limitations What if your life had no limitations and no consequences? What if you could do anything you wanted without anything holding you back? Here’s the truth. Personal limitations and consequences are helpful. Think of them as guard rails alongside a curvy mountain road. They keep you safe while you are on your journey.  What if you find playing it too safe and holding yourself...

Are You The Monkey in The Middle? Have you ever found yourself stuck in the middle? I was speaking with a client trying to be everything to everybody. His business was not growing. His life was not happy. He couldn’t seem to find a way to make progress.   That’s when I said… “My friend, you are stuck in the middle. Nothing good happens when you are in the middle.” In business and life, having low...

Inspiring Advice From Grand Master American Taekwondo Grand Master H.U. Lee gave volumes of advice during his life of service. In my view, his best was also his shortest: “Today Not Possible. Tomorrow Possible.” Today is a new day. Yesterday prepared you for today. If today doesn’t go as planned - you always have tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Steps to Successful Goal Setting It’s time for a Goal-Setting refresher. Goals work like this: 1) State precisely WHAT you want. 2) State WHY you want it. 3) Imagine how you will feel when you reach your goal. 4) Plan the steps you will take. 5) Take continuous action. 6) Measure your progress. 7) Be flexible in your approach.   8) Celebrate and repeat. Success comes to people who set goals. Be...

Conversation Starters That Make People Like You Today you are going to have opportunities to communicate.   Here’s how to create conversations that connect: 1) Meet folks where they are. Pay attention to how their day is going. Step into their NOW. 2) Establishing something in common. “Wow! Has this day been crazy for you too?” 3) Establish an undeniable truth. “I promise it will get crazier with...

Problems With Others? Maybe it's YOU! One of my hobbies is running my Australian Shepard, Levi, in agility competitions.  When people see us run, their first comment is almost always - "I love how your dog knows where to go. How did you teach him to follow the numbers on the course?" I always smile. No. Levi does not follow numbers. He relies on me, his Handler, to tell him where to go. He will go...

Figure Out Anything With 4 Questions Do you ever have difficulty making decisions?   In the next 60 seconds, you can harness the most potent and easy-to-use decision-making tool I have ever found. Forget the old "Pro and Con" list your Mom and Dad taught you. It's time for a new approach. The next time you find yourself challenged, use Quantum Linguistics. Ask yourself these four simple questions...

Do you ever find yourself answering the phone, responding to an email, or posting to Social Media before your brain fully engages? If you’re like me, you can’t count the number of times you put your foot or your fingers in your mouth and regretted it.  So what’s the fix? I worked with a client a few minutes ago in the same situation, and his response was brilliant! STOP.  He stopped in his tracks...

Do you wish you could find a mentor to help you? Every mentor I’ve ever had made sure that I possessed three characteristics for success before they agreed to work with me. Would you pass their test? 1) Do you have a burning desire to achieve your goals? 2) Are you a coachable person and prepared to accept the wisdom and guidance of others? 3) Are you willing to undertake all actions to achieve yo...