Get Things Done (GTD) I’m a fan of David Allen’s Getting Things Done. His book spawned an entire industry. It also causes a lot of stress. A few years ago, David was speaking at a conference, and folks asked how he managed to get things done: 1) Nothing gets done until I process everything. No cheating. 2) I process everything into a single “trusted” place when I have time. Some folks use a journal. Others use software or an app. 3) I review my potential work weekly and decide if I still need to...
Sep 23, 2022•11 min•Season 16Ep. 4405
Specific, Time-based, Goals It’s the time of the year when people want more success in their life and start setting goals. Frankly, it doesn’t matter if you achieve your goal. The mere act of setting a goal will drive you closer to what you want - but you need to be careful: 1) Goals should be painfully specific. I say “painfully” because most people find difficulty in choosing a particular outcome. They don’t want to limit their options. But isn’t that why you set goals? 2) Goals should be outc...
Sep 22, 2022•11 min•Season 16Ep. 4400
Year-End Success Hacks (Part Two) Yesterday we spent a few minutes on practical ways to succeed in the future. Here are a few actions that will provide a HUGE advantage over almost everybody. Oh, you may not like these no-brainer daily practices - but they will make you a peak performer: 1) Eat right. 67% of the population eats fast food daily. 60% are obese. Simply eating a better diet will deliver an energetic and mindset boost. 2) Exercise. 77% of the population does not exercise beyond daily...
Sep 21, 2022•12 min•Season 16Ep. 4401
Year-End Success Hacks (Part One) As we move toward the end of the year, how about a bit of motivational tough love? Before I get going - No matter what you desire in the future, remember that life and business are about solving problems. The bigger your dreams, the bigger your problems. If you want what nobody else has, you need to solve problems nobody else will. So, how do you begin with a bang? 1) Decide what you want in the future. Be specific. Anything less is what ordinary people do. 2) D...
Sep 20, 2022•11 min•Season 16Ep. 4399
Success at The Highest Level No matter your life goals, there is a good chance you are striving to be the best at something. Whether it’s the best Mom or Dad, excelling in your career, or winning at the game or sport of your choice. Being the best always comes down to: 1) Do what you love and are good at naturally. You’ll have the edge over others. Stay in your wheelhouse. 2) Commit your focus toward mastery. Being a Jack-of-all-trades won’t work. Specialists always win over generalists. 3) Spen...
Sep 19, 2022•11 min•Season 16Ep. 4401
Do Anything for 30 Days Call me crazy, but everything I've ever done had its roots in a 30-day sprint - and it's a long time. A week is easy, crossing several weekends and life events will make it seem like forever. Here’s how you do it: 1) Set what Napoleon Hill calls a Major Definite Purpose, otherwise known as a big-ass goal. 2) Stop that silly negative self-talk. Others may throw sticks and stones; don't throw them at yourself. 3) Start thinking of all the reasons you CAN be successful. Make...
Sep 16, 2022•11 min•Season 16Ep. 4347
Another Day Another Chance Is it me, or does living life these days make you feel like Bill Murray in the movie Groundhog Day? When it comes to working toward goals, that can be a tremendous asset. It's also something that will break you free when things don't feel like they are going your way. Everybody has ups and downs. Up days are lots of fun. Down days make you want to crawl under a rock. But like the movie, with the right mindset, you always get another chance to try again. How would you f...
Sep 15, 2022•11 min•Season 16Ep. 4399
Operation Reinvention Without a Plan Last year I made a decision that changed everything about my life. And no, when I began "Operation Reinvention," I didn't have much of a plan. I wouldn't say I was winging it, but sometimes you have no idea what kind of plan you need. What I did have was a mindset. 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?" I followed that with… "I don't know what ...
Sep 14, 2022•11 min•Season 16Ep. 4382
Courage to Be Yourself It's incredible how many people say they want to be their authentic selves yet are waiting for permission to begin. Here's the truth: 1) You are already yourself. If you want something different - do it. 2) Nobody is going to give you permission. They are too busy waiting for it themselves. 3) Everything changes the minute you take your first step. I want to save you lots of time and frustration. YES. You have permission to be yourself. Let me know if you need me to write ...
Sep 13, 2022•11 min•Season 16Ep. 4393
Courage to Be Yourself It's incredible how many people say they want to be their authentic selves yet are waiting for permission to begin. Here's the truth: 1) You are already yourself. If you want something different - do it. 2) Nobody is going to give you permission. They are too busy waiting for it themselves. 3) Everything changes the minute you take your first step. I want to save you lots of time and frustration. YES. You have permission to be yourself. Let me know if you need me to write ...
Sep 13, 2022•11 min•Season 16Ep. 4391
Instant Better Communication What if three words could allow you to communicate better and reach your goals faster? Here’s how to stay on track no matter who wants to pull you off course: 1) When others ask to help them reach their goals, it’s time to agree and defer. For example, say, “Yes, I can help, AND let’s talk about it later when I finish what I’m doing. Watch how folks leave you alone. 2) Inserting the word ‘Yet’ into any conversation will allow you to stay positive and keep your moment...
Sep 12, 2022•12 min•Season 16Ep. 4394
Learn. Churn. Burn. Earn. I was chatting with a friend about his business a few years ago. He owned a struggling martial arts school and was crafting a master plan to grow in the coming year. Based on my that every worthy goal requires learning, churning, burning, and earning - I had four questions: 1) How long do you think it will take to LEARN what it takes to succeed? 2) How long are you CHURN away while you work to reach your goal? 3) Do you have resources to BURN? How long will your money l...
Sep 09, 2022•12 min•Season 16Ep. 4391
Success People Know This Mark Cuban is a pretty successful guy with some good advice: “Work like someone is working 24 hours a day to take it away from you. “It’s not the dreaming; it’s the doing. If you spend your time dreaming, you will never grant yourself the opportunity to see what you are capable of accomplishing.” “It doesn’t matter if the glass is half-empty or half-full. All that matters is that you are the one pouring the water.” “Wherever I see people doing something the way it’s alwa...
Sep 08, 2022•12 min•Season 16Ep. 4393
Focus on What’s Important. Ignore The Rest. 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. For the remainder of the year, keep these tips in mind: 1) 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. 2) Living with your hair on fire will keep you so busy you will spend years wondering w...
Sep 07, 2022•12 min•Season 16Ep. 4393
Proven Success Mindset Have you ever wondered how the most successful people in the world get that way? Could it be their timing is right? Do they "know" somebody? Luck? That's it. They get lucky! Maybe, but I think there is more to it. Every person I've ever known who achieved remarkable success did three things: 1) They recognized what they wanted and envisioned themselves living that life. 2) At some point, they commit and go all in. Their dream IS going to happen. There is no "Plan B." 3) Th...
Sep 06, 2022•12 min•Season 16Ep. 4389
Live Your Passion Starting Now Are you aware of your passion? If not, I have a question for you - What do you do when you are doing YOU? Why spend your days searching your mind to figure out your purpose when you are most likely living it daily? When you take a minute to inventory how you spend your time, you will see what you enjoy doing. Do you read, write, exercise, or work? How about walking, talking, playing, fighting, laughing, or watching television? Do you quilt, garden, volunteer, or so...
Sep 05, 2022•11 min•Season 16Ep. 4388
Focusing on Positive Self-Talk I've been listening to clients tell me the story of their life. I can't help but wonder why they keep beating around the bush. In journalistic terms, these folks are burying the lead. Instead of getting to the point, they begin with secondary details. How does this relate to improving your life? Many say, "I can't focus on anything." No. You are focusing on the wrong things. Sometimes I hear, "I can't get myself get moving." Truth? You are moving - in the wrong dir...
Sep 02, 2022•11 min•Season 16Ep. 4390
Somebody Needs You When I was a teenager, I was a weekend moviegoer, and it was the age of Rocky, Star Wars, and Jaws. Besides, with only three channels on television, getting out of the house was the top item on my to-do list. As a kid with big dreams, it was easy for me to slip into the fantasy world of films and let my mind run for a couple of hours. By the end of the film, I was always excited to get on with life and become like the folks I watched in movies. That’s when life got in the way....
Sep 01, 2022•11 min•Season 16Ep. 4384
Why You Should Skake Up Your Good Life Growth and change are what most people strive for in their life. It’s what drives you before you create your amazing life. It’s also what drives you to step up to the next level. In the last 16 years, I’ve spent producing the Daily Boost podcast, I’ve had the chance to speak to thousands of people. All of them were in various stages of change, and most had the goal of being happy. But, there is an issue that keeps popping up. As people go about living and e...
Aug 31, 2022•11 min•Season 16Ep. 4384
Success Lessons From a Dog We all live in a competitive world that makes getting what we want a challenge. If you've ever found yourself missing out because somebody else beats you to the punch, there may be a simple reason. I've always been a competitive person. Once I set my mind to accomplishing a goal, I will always do whatever is required to win. Still, I've often tripped on my way to winning by others who wanted the same thing but had a different approach. When I decided to enter the world...
Aug 30, 2022•11 min•Season 16Ep. 4387
Change When You Wear Yourself Out Many have said, "Life is a marathon, not a sprint." But what happens when you find yourself doing both at the same time? If you've been living on this planet for any length of time, you've figured out life is a long game made of day-to-day sprints. If you want a big bank balance, you make small deposits over time. If you want to lose weight, you make small reductions over time. If you want to get a promotion at your job, you do well every day. The challenge happ...
Aug 29, 2022•13 min•Season 16Ep. 4386
Make Your Life Feel Longer I want to live forever! Well, that’s what I used to say when I was a kid. As I passed a few birthdays and dealt with life’s challenges, I started thinking differently with a realization — My life, all of our lives are spent learning and figuring things out. While it can be tiring, it’s also what pours energy and meaning into our days. As we age, our knowledge deepens, our day-to-day get less attractive, and we lose our youthful drive. But Scott doesn’t do that. I’m way...
Aug 26, 2022•13 min•Season 16Ep. 4385
Why a Boring Life is a Great Life I live by a mantra that says - “Almost everything in my day-to-day life should be routine. Consistent. Predictable. Between the lines. Boring. But, occasionally, it’s good to get out of the box, a little on edge, a bit scared, and a lot excited.” The truth is, you need both. There is also another truth. Most things that make you happy and successful are pretty mundane. Improving and enjoying your home… Paying bills, investing, and saving… Spending time with fami...
Aug 25, 2022•11 min•Season 16Ep. 4380
Is Your Real Purpose is Waiting For You? There's an idea floating within your mind. Soon it will demand your attention. Is this all there is? Am I destined for something bigger? Your real purpose will arrive in your life when you: 1) Accept WHO you are and have always been. You are beautiful just the way you are. 2) Accept WHAT you do when you are doing you. Life is far more enjoyable when you spend most of your time in your comfort zone - and step out occasionally. 3) Accept WHEN when you want ...
Aug 24, 2022•13 min•Season 16Ep. 4383
Prioritize Yourself First 'If you spend any time listening to me at all, it won’t take long before you hear me screaming from the tops of the mountains to ignore the agenda and propaganda-filled world we live in and focus on yourself. Here’s the truth... Nobody is thinking about you and what you do. That means that you need to pay attention to yourself because nobody else will. Some folks find that way of thinking difficult because society would make you believe that you must do what everybody e...
Aug 23, 2022•11 min•Season 16Ep. 4382
Who is Influencing You? Did you know that the power of Influence is ruling your day? Your subconscious mind is listing. Opinions are formed. Actions begin. It usually happens without your awareness. The dictionary definition of Influence is; the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc.. The degree of success you have in life results from who influences you. How you influence others. The Influence you have on yo...
Aug 22, 2022•11 min•Season 16Ep. 4381
Keep What You Have and Get What You Want If you’re going to drive across a bridge, it’s best if there is a solid foundation on both sides. The same happens when you cross a metaphorical bridge to the next chapter in your life. Having a solid foundation on both sides is the goal. But what happens when you get stuck in your foundation before you cross? It’s common for folks to build such a solid foundation in their current life that it becomes difficult to move forward. If you’re happy, the bills ...
Aug 19, 2022•11 min•Season 16Ep. 4376
What Life Used to Be Like Can you remember when you filled your thoughts with dreams and ambitions? That’s how most of us live our early lives - until the real world splits into two distinct periods: 1) BEFORE life gets in the way. Anything IS possible. It’s a beautiful time when you run as fast as you can toward your goals. Even if your parents disagree. 2) AFTER life gets in the way. Anything WAS possible. Life is good, but it’s not what you expected. Your parents would have said, “I told you ...
Aug 18, 2022•11 min•Season 16Ep. 4375
Clutter-Free Living Now that 2022 is well underway, it's time to get busy making room for all the success you will have this year. The simple fact is that you will never have time to get ahead when you live a chaotic life: work clutter, home clutter, and emotional clutter. Something will always get in the way. Here's how you can get control: 1) Schedule a time and begin tossing out the old. It may take months. Don't stop until it's gone. I promise you will know when that day arrives. 2) Fight th...
Aug 17, 2022•11 min•Season 16Ep. 4374
More Productive One Week at a Time What if you could maintain never-ending momentum while you work toward your goals? No matter how long it took? The 'MTM Rolling 7' is the solution you need to get the life you've always said you wanted. It works like this: 1) Set your short-term and long-term goals. 2) Decide what past achievements you enjoy and that you want to defend. Many current successes must be maintained while you pursue your new adventures. 3) Decide what future goals you are ready to '...
Aug 16, 2022•11 min•Season 16Ep. 4373
