Productive Not Busy Podcast

Accountability partnerships are a great way to challenge yourself and let go of excuses. With an accountability partner in your life, it’s harder to ignore your goals because you “just don’t feel like getting anything done”. When you have someone you have to report to weekly, you work harder than usual because you don’t want to let your partner down. But keeping track of each other’s goals and cel...

Struggling with your confidence? You’re not alone. We all striveto have more self-confidence. However, it can be difficult to come by at times. We often hold ourselves to unreasonably high standards, and this can have a negative impact on our self-esteem. However, if you can learn how to leverage and strengthen your self-confidence, you can generate some excellent outcomes. For instance, self-conf...

Have you ever been surrounded by a group of people, yet felt completely alone? Do you ever get overwhelmed by the idea of socializing or socializing in large groups? Do you feel recharged when you spend time doing hobbies on your own? It’s possible you might be an introvert.  Introverts are generally reserved or quiet people who find they expend a lot of energy from being in a crowd. There is noth...

So, is having a big ego good or bad? It depends on what’s important to you. There are several advantages to having a big ego:  1. A big ego can lead to big success. You’re unlikely to ever become a national level politician, a CEO, or succeed in any highly competitive field without a big ego. Big egos love to outdo the competition. So, an ego can be invaluable when the competition is fierce.  2. A...

Do you often get the feeling that people aren’t really paying much  attention to what you’re saying?  Learning to speak in a way that encourages listening can have  numerous benefits. Imagine how your life might be different if others  made it a point to seek out your opinions! It would be great for your  self-esteem and confidence. Being able to command the attention of others can also benefit yo...

All of us struggle with fear and worry  from time to time. In fact, in many  cases, fear is actually a good and  healthy thing. It causes us to  wear seatbelts and try to eat healthy. It keeps  us from doing things that will hurt us, like  getting too close to a fire or jumping into a  lion’s cage at the zoo.  It’s also natural to be concerned about our  health, bank account, job status, children,...

You have the power to cultivate the confidence it takes to be able  achieve whatever you want in life! This episode will provide you with  a real plan to get started in your quest for confidence and help you  accomplish your ultimate dreams. First, you’ll develop a clear image of what your dream life looks like. Then, you’ll learn the truth about confidence: what it is, what it feels  like, and ho...

veryone has routines they follow, but some routines  are more successful than others. The star at work  has a routine, as does the employee on the verge of being  fired. Your slim, fit neighbor has a different routine from  your obese friend. Routines are important, because much of success is the  result of small actions over long periods of time. It’s not  possible to lose 50 pounds or rise from...

When you begin to take new actions at new levels, you will experience fear sooner or later. In fact, if you aren't, you aren't doing enough of the right things. Fear is actually a sign that you are taking the necessary steps to move forward. Admit it: most of the time, what you fear does not happen. It's been said that FEAR stands for False Events Appearing Real, which implies that the majority of...

Solid systems will help you grow your real estate business. This is how you will leverage yourself and your company. Creating and sustaining systems enables you to be consistent and efficient in your real estate business. BE MEMORABLE. You want to separate yourself from other real estate agents and be known as the Go To Realtor…the one people trust to recommend you to others and the one people hir...

Choose to Have a Great Day Life is full of surprises. In an average day, a seemingly endless number of unexpected events can occur that might create stress, worry, and frustration. But instead of letting these negative emotions take over, what if you were to make a conscious decision to have a great day? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-weathersby/support  Su...

Enjoy more success by changing your approach to goal setting. Learn more about process goals and how to use them.  Setting Process Goals:  1. Focus on behavior. You’re probably familiar with outcome goals that describe results, like managing your blood pressure. However, it can be difficult to make progress unless you also set process goals for the related steps, like cutting back on salt and exer...

Motivation vs. Discipline  We all want to be motivated. We all want to be disciplined. You might be thinking, “What’s the difference?” But according to many self-help gurus, there are differences. Or are there? At the beginning of the year, you’re motivated to make some changes. You’re going to find a better job, lose 30 pounds, exercise each day, and read a book each week. You’re so excited at th...

First things first. Let’s ensure we’re all on the same  page in terms of what a personal brand actually is.  A personal brand is much more than a flashy logo  or a color palette. A personal brand goes far  beyond having a nice-looking business card. A  personal brand is not just about having a website  with your name on it, although that’s certainly  part of it.  A personal brand is much bigger an...

You know what a brand is. McDonald's, Apple, Lexus, Levi’s, and Rolex are all brands.  But do you know what a personal brand is? And,  even more importantly, do you know how to  build one?  If you answered, “No,” to either of those  questions, then this report is for you.  Now, more than ever, you need a personal brand.  If you want to stand out from the competition,  attract new clients, and buil...

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People's drive and willpower fluctuate for a variety of reasons. At times, you may feel energized and motivated to attain your objectives, but you may also feel unmotivated or unclear of what you want or how to get it. Even if you aren't feeling very motivated, you may take measures to get motivated quickly. Among the things you can accomplish are the following: Just Get Started You do not need to...

How to alter your perspective in order to become a better version of yourself Decide what success means to you. Practice talking to yourself well. Discover your "uniqueness" Improve your communication skills. Improve your language skills, please. Be in the company of GOOD people. Read and broaden your knowledge. Put your health first. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...

Why Do You Need a Business Plan?  ● A business plan will help you build a business that will support you financially, have  an impact on those around you, and leave a lasting legacy you can be proud of.  ● A business plan helps you to peer into the future and predict different  outcomes. Though it’s certainly not perfect, it helps you map out where you  currently are and where you’re headed. Speci...

Every entrepreneur seems to have a secret to their success. For some, it’s an ability to think outside of the box and take risks. For others, it’s staying humble, even when faced with huge success. While every entrepreneur is different, you’ll notice that there are also some things that they seem to share. For instance, talk to almost any successful business ownerand they’ll tell you that a good m...

If you’re a small business owner or  entrepreneur, you know what it means to build  a business from the ground up. It takes smart  thinking, ingenuity, and a ton of hard work to  create a successful business.  Many small business owners are very  protective of their vision because they know  exactly where they want to take their  business. Sooner or later, though, most  entrepreneurs recognize tha...

We all have things that we  absolutely love to do. Maybe you  love to write. Maybe taking photos makes  you feel like a million dollars. Or maybe  you love crafting hand-made signs. It’s  the thing that makes you feel alive. That  creates a fire in your bones.  But you don’t think you could ever make  money from your passion. Surely, you think,  I can’t make money doing [insert your  passion]. Nob...

1.You’ve been down before and rebounded. This isn’t the first time that you’ve had to deal with challenging circumstances. Think back to the last time you thought you were dealing with more than you could handle. How do you feel about that time now? It won’t be long before you can think back on your current situation and maybe even smile about it a little.  2. There’s nowhere to go but up! If you’...

Success is easier and faster with a mentor. Maybe you want the satisfaction of pursuing your dream alone. Or maybe you’re embarrassed to reach out to a potential mentor or don’t even know where to begin looking. Whether you want to master the piano, create a popular blog, or build a billion-dollar business, a mentor can smooth and expedite the process. Consider these reasons why a mentor could be...

How does one become a great  leader? What does it mean to be a  great leader? Not everyone agrees  on the same leadership strategies, but  most people can recognize good  leadership when they see it.  John Quincy Adams once said, “If your  actions inspire others to dream more,  learn more, do more, and become more,  you are a leader.” In essence, a leader is good at seeing the  potential in people...