Do This First (Daily Motivational Podcast)

74 days till the end of the year. 74 days to finish strong! As the year draws to a close, many of us reflect on the resolutions we made at the start. Did we meet our goals? Did we let life throw us off track? A great way to stay on track is by looking more closely at the reasons we give up on our goals and what actually does lead to success, and helps us finish strong. Let's take a closer loo...

We're 75 days away till the end of 2024! Yesterday, we talked about brand stories. What to do and what not to do. We lightly touched on the human variable. How important it is to prioritize authenticity, and being human. Today, we’re going to dive a little deeper as it is vital for businesses to cultivate a human touch in their branding strategies. This not only inspires trust but also drives cust...

We’re 76 days away from the end of 2024! Yesterday, we spoke about your brand, and origin story as successful Leaders  have a narrative to share that makes people want to follow and support them. Sometimes your story can mark the difference between a flash in the pan type of success to a long successful run. However, there is one huge error that some Leaders make when crafting their brand sto...

What’s your story? Seriously.. What’s your story? storytelling is one of the most powerful tools businesses can use to connect with their audience on a deeper level. Your brand's story is more than just a narrative - it is the essence of who you are, what you stand for, and why you exist.  Yesterday, we tackled the importance of identifying your brand’s values. Today, we want to talk about th...

It is 78 days away from the end of 2024.  We’re continuing with our Finish Strong micro series. Today, we’re focusing on the Importance of building a brand with strong values. We are all inundated with choices, a brand’s values become a crucial differentiator among a sea of copycats. Brands that articulate and embody strong values tend to resonate more deeply with their audience, creating lif...

Rapid technological advancement and evolving consumer expectations is what has defined the 2000’s. From every angle that you look , innovation stands as the cornerstone of sustained success. Regardless of industry, finishing strong this year and every year means staying relevant through proactive engagement in the innovation process. Innovation is not just about creating new products or services;...

It’s 80 days till the end of 2024.  Congrats on your success, so far everyone! Being in a fortunate position is great. However, now is the time to proactively navigate your business's future through strategic risk assessment and planning. I want to talk about the pitfalls to avoid, good practices to follow, and resources to help you keep thriving in 2025. Setting yourself up for continued suc...

It’s 81 days till the end of 2024. Are you going to finish strong? Today, we’re talking about Greed, it is a term often associated with negative connotations, particularly in the business sphere, where competitive spirit and ambition flourish. However, it’s essential to differentiate between healthy ambition and detrimental greed. When unchecked, greed can corrode not just individual careers but e...

82 days and counting left till the end of 2024.  Just remember that the 31rst of December is not really an ending, it's a keep moving forward.. As an entrepreneur, ad or Leader, decision fatigue and resource allocation often dictate success, the 70/30 rule emerges as a powerful principle to guide Leaders in their daily operations. Derived primarily from financial theory, this concept emphasiz...

Making swift decisions is more valuable than ever. Yet, many find themselves immobilized by what is commonly known as analysis paralysis. This phenomenon, characterized by excessive contemplation and overthinking, can stunt personal and professional growth. Although there are benefits to detailed analysis, such as informed decision-making and strategic planning, the downside is that it can lead us...

We are officially 84 days away from the end of 2024 as this podcast episode originally aired on Tuesday, Oct 8th, 2024..  Today, we’re talking about cognitive reset. Finishing strong this year means knowing how to tackle complex problems that have the potential of affecting the course of your life. You might think that facing problems head on is the best strategy. However, you must consider t...

Writing is one of humanity's most significant inventions, shaping how we communicate, think, and understand the world. Its origins can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where early communication systems relied on pictographs and symbols. Today, we explore the early discoveries that led to the development of writing, the science behind it, and how writing "it" down can change our lives..

We are 86 days away from The end of 2024. Are you excited, anxious, hopeful, optimistic? One way to finish strong in 2024 is by setting yourself up for success in 2025. A compelling and very necessary way of doing this is by setting your separation goals. Do you know what a separation goal is? A New Year's separation goal is when you take inventory of the people, habits, actions, and activities th...

The long-term success of your business, your brand whether you are in leadership, a business owner, founder or entrepreneur is in the ability to pull away from the pack and stand out. In the business world, it is called differentiating. Differentiation starts with a vision, a goal and creating experiences through your brand that connect with your true audience on a deeper and impactful level. If y...

It is 88 days away from the end of the year. Doesn’t it feel like the days are flying by?  You know what they say, don’t count the years in your life, count the life in your years. And that’s what continuous improvement can do for us all. Help create more memories, more smiles, more success, and more overall joy.  One of the ways we can move towards sustainable success is by remaining vi...

It’s officially 89 days away from 2025. Have you been keeping track of your progress? If you have pat yourself on the back as most people never make it this far. Did you know that 90% of people that make New Year’s resolutions quit the second Friday of January? You didn’t know that, did you? The second Friday in January is known as Quitters Day.  Yesterday,we talked about benchmarking, and th...

"We must always change, renew, rejuvenate ourselves, otherwise we harden." Wolfgang von Goethe It is Oct 02, 2024, and officially 90 days from 2025! The heat is on to finish strong. Today, we are focusing on benchmarking.  Benchmarking, in its simplest form, is comparing your brand to a comparable successful brand with the hope of improving your products, services, costs and overall performan...

It’s 91 days until 2025! Wow, before you know it a new year will be here, and you will look back at the year and say wow! Can you believe it? Yesterday we talked about the perils of exponential growth as it can hide critical flaws that if left unattended can ultimately gut your greatest achievements. We shared ways to identify areas that need to be eliminated or fine tuned. We also shared the impo...

It is 92 days away from 2025. This podcast episode was originally posted on Sep 30th. How are your goals coming along? You are going to make a concerted effort now because with the holiday season upon us it is so easy to get swept away and lose focus. Don’t get sucked in. Stay focused and you’ll finish strong this year. Growth is exciting, and can sometimes have the effect of being slap happy.&nbs...

Today, we're focusing on finishing this year strong by way of mental flexibility. Do you know about the man in the Gorilla suit? Even the best laid out and meticulously researched and organized plans can uncover challenges, and bottlenecks. Remaining flexible and keeping our brains sharp will enhance our efforts as we continue moving forward. We see the very tangible results of flexibility in our...

We are 94 days away from 2025! How are your goals coming along? Today, I'm going to share a sad, but inspiring story about finding purpose in despair. Sometimes the hard times can reveal us to ourselves. Whether its loss, setbacks, emotional pain, when we shift our mindset to looking at the possibilities and connecting with our purpose, we can transcend insurmountable obstacles, and live a life th...

We are 95 days away from the end of 2024! Can you believe it? How are your goals coming along? Our overarching year end podcast series Finish Strong explores several ways to end 2024 with impactful results. Some suggestions can be applied continuously and then some are specifically for sprouts or time sensitive projects. Either way, you will be closer than you’ve ever been, if you implement some o...

It is 96 days till the end of the year. How are your goals coming along so far? 96 days! Let that sink in, wow.. Today we are continuing with our year end series Finish Strong.  This series is solely devoted to optimizing our efforts and getting on the right track to success. Today’s episode is going the extra mile. Going the extra mile is a mindset shift as it moves you away from the what’s...

We are 97 days away from the end of 2024! Can you believe it? How are your goals coming along? Our overarching year end podcast series Finish Strong will explore several ways to end 2024 with impactful results, but you have to act. Knowledge only becomes wisdom once you act on it.  I'm Frequently an early adopter to emerging technologies as I find innovation can make life more streamlined and...

Prioritization is a critical skill that can significantly enhance success in both personal and professional realms. In a world filled with constant distractions and overwhelming demands on our time, the ability to prioritize effectively allows us to focus our efforts on what truly matters.  As we’ve gleaned throughout the series, determining the order of importance of your actions based on ur...