First Things

Chapter 11 of "Your Best Year Ever" by Michael Hyatt is titled "You Can Master Your Own Motivation." In this chapter, Hyatt explores the importance of motivation and provides practical strategies to help readers cultivate and sustain their motivation levels. Hyatt begins by emphasizing the significance of intrinsic motivation, which is rooted in personal values, aspirations, and passions. He highl...

Chapter 10 of "Your Best Year Ever" by Michael Hyatt, titled "Your What Needs a Why," explores the significance of having a compelling purpose behind our goals and ambitions. Hyatt emphasizes that defining a strong "why" is essential for sustaining motivation and achieving long-term success. Hyatt begins by explaining that a clearly defined purpose acts as a fuel that propels us forward when we en...

I'm sick this week and so we are listening to an old Michael Hyatt interview this week where he talks about goal setting.

Chapter 9 of "Seriously, Risk Is Your Friend" by Michael Hyatt explores the concept of risk and its importance in achieving personal and professional success. The chapter emphasizes that risk-taking is an essential component of growth and that without taking risks, individuals limit their potential for achievement. Hyatt begins by dispelling common misconceptions about risk, highlighting that risk...

In Chapter 8 of "Your Best Year Ever" by Michael Hyatt, the author emphasizes the crucial relationship between achievements and habits in the pursuit of personal success. Hyatt asserts that achievements and habits are not opposing forces but rather work together synergistically to propel individuals towards their goals. Hyatt begins by highlighting the significance of achievements, emphasizing tha...

Chapter 7 of "Your Best Year Ever" by Michael Hyatt is titled "Great Goals Check Seven Boxes." In this chapter, Hyatt outlines seven criteria that make goals effective and increase the likelihood of achieving them. The first box to check is "S.M.A.R.T.E.R.," which stands for Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Risky, Time-Keyed, Exciting, and Relevant. Hyatt explains that goals should be clearly def...

Chapter 6 of "Your Best Year Ever" by Michael Hyatt is titled "Gratitude Makes the Difference." In this chapter, Hyatt emphasizes the importance of cultivating a grateful mindset and how it can significantly impact our lives. Hyatt begins by highlighting the negative effects of ingratitude, such as decreased happiness, strained relationships, and limited personal growth. He argues that gratitude i...

Regret Society likes to suggest we live life with no regrets. But regret has fantastic value for improving our lives. Regret is a form of information that can help guide effective after-action review processes. It can encourage reflection on mistakes, and if we use the information appropriately, we may prevent future mistakes. In addition, regret may offer you motivation. Genuine feelings of regre...

Backward Thinking Completing the past is integral to creating a better future. Ignoring or wishing away the past will not allow you to move on. Previous negative experiences and thoughts will influence your future goals and actions. The US Army uses backward-thinking methods to prevent the past from affecting the future. The most prominent method is the After-Action Review. The After-Action Review...

We take a break this week from our study and I tell you about something I thought I would NEVER do ... start my own YouTube channel.  I talk about why I'm doing this, what I will cover, how this doesn't change the podcast, and give you a listen to my first video which talks about feeling overwhelmed in life.  To find me on YouTube, simply search for "That Tie Dye Guy" and about 10 or 20 posts down...

In Chapter 3 of Michael Hyatt's book, "Your Best Year Ever," titled "You Can Upgrade Your Beliefs," the author emphasizes the importance of examining and upgrading our beliefs to achieve our goals and experience personal growth. Hyatt suggests that our beliefs, both conscious and unconscious, have a significant impact on our actions and, ultimately, our success. Hyatt presents a four-step process...

In Chapter 2 of Your Best Year Ever, titled "Some Beliefs Hold You Back," author Michael Hyatt explores the idea that our beliefs, specifically limiting beliefs, can significantly impact our ability to achieve our goals and enjoy personal growth. Limiting beliefs are those negative thoughts and assumptions that hold us back from reaching our full potential. Hyatt emphasizes that many people are no...

In Chapter 1 of Your Best Year Ever, Michael Hyatt explains the powerful concept that our beliefs shape our reality. He suggests that personal development and success are not solely dependent on our circumstances or skills, but rather, on the mindset and beliefs we hold about ourselves and the world around us. Hyatt begins by presenting a simple yet profound idea: our thoughts directly influence o...

In the introduction to "Your Best Year Ever," author Michael Hyatt presents the concept of setting and achieving meaningful goals as the key to personal and professional success. Hyatt asserts that the right mindset, a well-defined plan, and effective goal-setting techniques can help individuals create the best year of their lives. Hyatt shares his own experiences of overcoming setbacks and challe...

In this episode, we cover the last chapter in the book Living Forward.  We then do a massive review of the entire process and read through an example Life Plan.  Up next ... Your Best Year Ever starting next episode!

One of the biggest risks we face in this is that we can create a plan and never use it ... or forget about it.  In this episode, we discuss some ways to review your Life Plan.  We discuss how to do that weekly, quarterly, and yearly.  

To get the benefit of your Life Plan, you have to implement it. Incorporate your action plans into your day-to-day routines. Include your action plans in your day-to-day activities by: Protecting the basics. Review your current appointments and see how they relate to your Life Accounts. If they are not essential consider canceling them Eliminating the nonessentials. Ask yourself, "What can I elimi...

One day can change everything.  By creating a Life Plan, you will unleash a set of decisions that will affect future generations. "A Life Plan needs pull power. It has to be done in such a way that impacts your heart, not just your head. Otherwise, you'll just end up with a glorified to-do list. And who needs one more of those? Pull power requires that you get caught up in the full scope of the pl...

To Chart the Course, break your life account into five sections: Purpose statement. Determine your purpose for each account. For example, the purpose of your health account could be "to get healthy" Envisioned future. Imagine how your account would look like if you had a positive net worth Inspiring quote.   Find a quote that resonates with your future purpose Current reality. Be honest about wher...

"We tend to think effective people are busy. Not so, unless they're busy with the right things—and many people aren't. When things in our business or life get busy and hectic, we often lose sight of our priorities. But by keeping the truly important things front and center, we often get the perspective we need to make better decisions." You have to decide what is best for you. There is no point in...

Today ... is your funeral. What would people say about you?  What do you WANT them to say about you? We talk about these issues today and go through an exercise of writing our Eulogy. A legacy consists of the spiritual, intellectual, relational, social capital, and vocational capital that we pass on. "Truth is, everyone is in the process of creating—and leaving—a legacy. The question is not "Will...

In this episode, we discuss the benefits to creating a Life Plan: Clarifying priorities. Having a life plan will make you understand your priorities and how they work together Maintaining balance. Balance is not equal but appropriate attention to the things that are in our lives Filtering opportunities. Having a Life Plan gives you clarity on what opportunities you need to pursue and which you can...

In this episode, we talk about understanding what a Life Plan is: Characteristics of a Life Plan: It is created by you and for you.  A Life Plan has to flow from your heart. It is created by you and for you It describes how you want to be remembered . A life plan doesn't leave anything to chance. You can be intentional about how you want to be remembered It articulates your personal priorities. A...

In life, it is easy to drift off course despite our best efforts. Such drift can happen because of four reasons: Being unaware. We can drift because we don't know what is happening, or what is really at stake It happens because we are distracted. Sometimes we can get caught up in something and lose the sense of time It can happen when we are overwhelmed. Taking too much than we can handle can over...

In this episode, we embark on a new study of Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy's book "Living Forward".  We begin our discussion on why a Life Plan is necessary and discuss the various chapters we will be covering in the next episodes.