How To Figure Out Your Purpose Over the years, the most popular question I get from the MOVERS around here is - “How do I find my purpose and face my passion?” If I were to expand on that question, it would be - “What can I do today to find my purpose and overcome the fear of living my passion?” In other words, it’s one thing to find it; it’s another thing to get yourself to do it. Today we’ll focus on finding it. In my quest to live passionately, I always follow a 5-step process for discovering...
Jul 14, 2023•12 min•Season 17Ep. 4615
How Do You Feel Sessions How much better would your day be if you knew what surprises lurked around the corner? While you can’t predict everything, you can prepare for most things using “How Do I Feel Strategy Sessions.” Here’s how it works: 1) Once a month, take a few minutes and review what’s going on in your life. Your job. Your vacations. Your relationships. Your goal is to recognize what is likely to require your attention. 2) As you form your list, consider every possible scenario and expe...
Jul 13, 2023•12 min•Season 17Ep. 4614
Interpret Your Calling Is the Universe whispering and nudging you to move in a specific direction? Before I go on, I must admit that I am certainly not an expert in the Universe or it works in our life. The magic of gravity is enough to blow my mind, and the only Secret I know is that you are the only one in charge of getting what you want in your life. But what if you know that Universe is speaking to you? Calling you, compelling you to get off the sofa and do what you say you want to do? But y...
Jul 12, 2023•12 min•Season 17Ep. 4613
Scripting Your Life In the world of Scott Logic, I’ve always fought my advice that said - When life is predictable, scripted, and process-oriented - BORING - life gets as excited as you ever dreamed it could be. As a guy who likes excitement in my day, you can see why I would prefer to ignore that wisdom - and I’m not alone. Still, I don’t miss it. I prioritize that way of thinking at all cost. Let’s talk about that ‘scripted’ part of living. While I love a good spontaneous day, I’ve learned tha...
Jul 11, 2023•12 min•Season 17Ep. 4612
Reinvent Yourself EVEN Without a Plan In the last couple of years, I made a decision that changed everything about my life. And no, when I began personal 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 tha...
Jul 10, 2023•11 min•Season 17Ep. 4608
Be the Leader that Sets the Pace for Success Is your hair on fire for success? There's a phrase that sums up what it takes to get whatever you're seeking. "The faster the speed of the leader, the faster the pack's speed." It's a simple truth; success likes speed. It's very sexy and beautiful to others. Knowing your goals and taking massive imperfect action always speed up success. Why? People get caught up in the belief their leaders cast. When you crank up your energy and urgency, others feel y...
Jul 07, 2023•11 min•Season 17Ep. 4610
Transform Your Relationships with 4 Essential Steps Every day we navigate the world - which usually involves other people depending on how you process relationships, which can be good or bad. The quality of life is dependent on the quality of relationships. It makes sense that we follow 4 steps to making them great: 1) Curiosity - Everybody is curious about the people they meet. If you want to meet great people, be engaging. The more curious they are about you, the better. 2) Enlightenment - Onc...
Jul 06, 2023•11 min•Season 17Ep. 4609
Unlocking Your Inner Child With The Power of Anticipation I love how kids live in the moment while also getting excited about the next fun thing coming. Maybe it’s time we all begin acting like kids again. Since you were young, special events made you so excited that sheer anticipation would drive you all day and keep you up at night. The trick to harness the power of anticipation is to keep a steady stream of exciting moments in your future. I call this my Anticipation Engine. Keep these two th...
Jul 05, 2023•11 min•Season 17Ep. 4608
10 Daily Rules for a Happier You Every day we all jump into the craziness of life without much thought to the basic rules we use to run our day. Here are a few of mine. You can borrow them if you would like: 1) Do what makes your heart sing. You'll always feel better when you are dancing down your path. 2) Believe anything is possible. As soon as you believe - everything IS possible. 3) Be nice to others. Expect them to do the same. No further explanation is required. 4) Believe in people and en...
Jul 04, 2023•11 min•Season 17Ep. 4607
Escaping Life's Holding Pattern and Breaking Free When I learned to fly little airplanes, my training took me into Holding Patterns. Holding Patterns slow aircraft traffic and keep things safe. When a pilot is told to enter a Hold, that’s where they stay—flying in circles until Air Traffic Control releases them. That sure sounds a lot like regular life these days. I remember flying a Holding Pattern with my instructor. We were there longer than usual, so I asked, what is taking so long? He said,...
Jul 03, 2023•12 min•Season 17Ep. 4606
Discover the Power of a Personal Constitution I was on the phone with a client when she mentioned she uses a personal constitution to guide her life. She wrote the document 25 years ago and has never changed it. She’s not very happy either. Yes, by definition, a Constitution never changes. But that didn’t stop me from asking if she had ever considered amending her Constitution. Let me be clear - Your most important beliefs and core values should not change easily or quickly. Yet, as you grow wis...
Jun 30, 2023•11 min•Season 17Ep. 4605
Seize Control Now With No More Waiting When you feel in control, are you happier? I created 'Do What Makes Your Heart Sing a few years ago.' While it was about being happy, it's core teaching became my best practice. 1) Stop fixin' to get ready. If you want something, there is no reason to put it off. Could you go out and get it today? 2) Ask for help. We all need help. Millions of people are waiting for you to ask them. 3) Slow down when it gets bumpy. Going after big goals will lead you down r...
Jun 29, 2023•12 min•Season 17Ep. 4604
7 Stoic Rules for a Happier Life I'm a fan of Stoic Philosophy. While it may be over 2,000 years old, its practicality is still valid. These rules to live by will help you have a happier life: 1. If you're going to learn and succeed, be humble. There is always someone more intelligent, more successful, and wiser. 2. Find the right scene. Choose your friends and situations. If you want to rise in life, you can't allow yourself to be held down by others. 3. Protect your time. Seneca said, "We're t...
Jun 28, 2023•11 min•Season 17Ep. 4603
How Opening New Doors Fuels Your Dreams One of my favorite questions is, “What CAN I Do?” No matter how challenging a situation. Answering that question always reveals a clear path. As they navigate our new world, I hear my clients ask me that question too. My answer usually goes something like this - “Can can you do? When you open a new door, you will find a new opportunity. Start opening more doors.” Feeling empowered in a world that is draining your energy is like Tesla on a cross-country tri...
Jun 27, 2023•11 min•Season 17Ep. 4602
Strategies for Getting Things Done As always, 2023 is a year that gives us new challenges every day. With many working remotely, the question of productivity is coming up more and more. So how do we get things done in this environment? I'm a fan of planning a week in advance and holding space on my schedule for what needs to be done. There's nothing like giving yourself a pre-determined amount of time and trying to shoehorn everything on your list into it. But we can improve on that method: 1) D...
Jun 26, 2023•11 min•Season 17Ep. 4601
Shift Your Story - What, Why, When, Where, Who A long time ago, when I was in broadcast school, we spent a lot of time learning journalism rules. While the subject can fill books, you can answer almost anything by asking - Who? What? When? Where? Why? If you know that information, you can create a complete story. Years later, I re-arranged the formula for my personal growth. Every time I decide to take my life in a new direction and create a new story, I ask - What? Why? When? Where? Who? Occasi...
Jun 23, 2023•13 min•Season 17Ep. 4600
Finding Happiness By Embracing Your True Passions Have you ever asked, "How can I figure out what makes me happy?" Recently, a client confessed her life was about doing and chasing. Every day she settles into a routine of going about her day - all while dreaming of what will make her happy. Then she noticed something. It turns out that after she completed her MUST list, she turned her attention to what she loved. And it wasn't that different. She was mindlessly happy. However you choose to spend...
Jun 22, 2023•12 min•Season 17Ep. 4599
Destination Success Change is one of those things that happens over time for most people. Sometimes you have no choice. If you have been thinking about tweaking your life, I have some suggestions to get you started: 1) No matter what dreams you hold, inventory the good, bad, and ugly of your current situation. You can't move forward if you don't know where you are starting. Don't be afraid. Information is power. 2) Next, decide WHAT you want and paint a picture of your life after your journey. K...
Jun 21, 2023•13 min•Season 17Ep. 4598
Uncomfortable Growth and Building Lasting Self-Confidence I got off the phone with a client who told me I insulted her with a comment on a recent call when I said, “Your self-confidence is low, and that’s okay. Everybody has low self-confidence - even if they walk with a swagger that says otherwise.” It turns out she spent the entire day pondering my comment. Then she realized that I was referring to a moment along her journey. Let me put it another way. No matter how long you live, how much you...
Jun 20, 2023•11 min•Season 17Ep. 4597
The Goal Paradox: Distractions on the Path to Success Do you have a long-term goal on paper, a computer file, or in your mind? Is that a goal that you want so much that it could also be a distraction? It’s common for me to run into someone working to get what they want. As momentum builds, they decide to take a shortcut. They take a leap of faith and go for it - only to see the dream slip through their fingers and fade. Why does this happen? Building toward success also builds self-esteem and ex...
Jun 19, 2023•11 min•Season 17Ep. 4596
Rock Star vs. Band Member: The Journey to Success I have a question for you - Are you a Rock Star or a member of the band? Either is okay, but it sure helps to know which role you play while you are moving toward your goals. I remember talking with my son after graduation. He had set his sights on becoming a Rock Star. Now, as a Dad who has BIG dreams and hard-won experience, I knew I had to give him perspective. So I asked - Are you willing to do what it takes to rise to the top? And if you don...
Jun 16, 2023•13 min•Season 17Ep. 4591
The Power of Stop, Think, Think Again With everything happening in the world, it isn’t easy to make good decisions. Being a former fat guy living in a relatively thin body, I learned a life lesson I still use daily that helps. As a kid, going out to eat was a special occasion. One weekend my parents introduced me to the concept of an all-you-can-eat Steak House! From that day forward, I knew I would live in my Husky pants until I found a solution. Years later, I did. In the beginning, I adopted ...
Jun 15, 2023•11 min•Season 17Ep. 4594
It’s Better NOT to Push Through the Pain Levi is my high-energy Australian Shepard. I can count on him to always be at my side and ready to go - until I noticed something was off. After a trip to the Vet, we figured out that intensely chewing his toys and breaking a few teeth. He's an all-in working dog, after all. Nothing will stop him from doing his job. It's been a while since the surgery, and he's doing great. I remember when I asked how long until he was up to speed again, the Doctor said -...
Jun 14, 2023•11 min•Season 17Ep. 4593
The Motivated Way: Stand Up, Take a Step, REPEAT Every time I see my friend, Tony, he greets me, saying… “Hey, Buddy! I see you still have the BIG MO. What’s your secret?” Yes. I’m still MOtivated, MOving, and in MOmentum. If there is a secret, George Herbert said it this way - “Do not wait; the time will never be ‘just right.’ Start where you stand and work with whatever tools you have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along.” If you keep the faith, start where you stand...
Jun 13, 2023•11 min•Season 17Ep. 4592
Default Mode: The Path to Happiness and Success There is a myth floating around that life is more fun when you are spontaneous. That’s true, but not all the time. Happiness and success are most common among folks who live in a Default Mode. In other words, they figure out what works for them and keep doing it. Living in Default Mode makes life predictable for you and everybody around you. It limits decision-making and establishes continuity. It’s a behavior that reduces stress and improves happi...
Jun 12, 2023•11 min•Season 17Ep. 4591
Staying Engaged and Crushing Goals 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...
Jun 09, 2023•12 min•Season 17Ep. 4590
Four Simple Steps to Unlocking Transformation Creating a difference in your life requires simple actions. It’s all about getting what you want and keeping what you love. 1) Decide - Everything begins with your decision to transform. 2) Define - Aimless wondering is no fun. Defining your path will get you there. 3) Deploy - Putting your plan into action is the only way to make progress. 4) Defend - Your goal should be to make life better. When you find what you love - defend it so you never lose ...
Jun 08, 2023•12 min•Season 17Ep. 4589
Uncover Your Big, Awesome, Motivating Mission Do you still dream of what you will be when you grow up? Do visions still keep popping into your head? Is there a mission that seems to be calling you? What’s your BAM? What’s your BIG - AWESOME - MOTIVATION - MISSION? What gives you pleasant dreams and a feeling of happiness? What scares yet excites you? What makes you smile and say, “If I could only get myself to…” Stand up? Take a step? Repeat? There’s no need to wait. You can start right now. Rea...
Jun 07, 2023•11 min•Season 17Ep. 4588
The Paradox of Choice: Too Many Options? Do you have too many choices in your life? Is it confusing and making you feel distressed? In 2005, Barry Schwartz wrote Paradox of Choice and challenged traditional thinking. He said the way to maximum freedom was to minimize choice. Too many choices are not a good thing and can create paralysis. No matter what you choose, you'll always wonder if you could have done better. Distractions are your enemy, and focus is your friend: Here's how to free up your...
Jun 06, 2023•11 min•Season 17Ep. 4587
Why You Must Be Your Own Cheerleader Do you remember what it was like to be in 1st grade? It was when everybody lavished you with encouragement for being YOU - and because you finished your art project without eating the glue. Those were beautiful times. But you may have noticed things have changed since it was okay for you to take a nap in the middle of class. You grew up. Yes, growing into an adult brings many mentors your way. They do their best to motivate and inspire you. But you know in yo...
Jun 05, 2023•11 min•Season 17Ep. 4586
