How To Start Your Side Hustle Every day I spend time on the phone with excited folks who know they are close to getting what they want. They can't figure out how to get their hands on it. Let's start with: 1) Anything you want in this world is owned or controlled by somebody else. 2) If you want their help, you will have to get their attention. It always comes down to three things. In this order: 1) What problem are they having? No, it may not relate to you. It doesn't matter. If you can help, y...
Jun 02, 2023•13 min•Season 17Ep. 4585
How To Succeed With Your Best Talents No matter your goals in life, 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 generali...
Jun 01, 2023•13 min•Season 17Ep. 4584
How To Stop Burnout Now Steven Covey called it sharpening the saw. If you take a break to sharpen the blade, you will always cut more wood. The same applies to life. My formula for stopping burnout is Ritual, Rest, Rejuvenate, Reactivate, Repeat 1) Success comes when you perform ritual actions every day. Figure out what works and do it. 2) Running full-out all the time is not sustainable. You must stop and rest. 3) Resting allows your body and mind to rejuvenate and become strong again. 4) When ...
May 31, 2023•11 min•Season 17Ep. 4583
How To Live Your Greatness With the craziness of life, are you having difficulty breaking through to the greatness that is YOU? What does greatness take? 1) Imagination. Your ability to form images, ideas, and sensations in your mind. Without help from anything or anybody. Use yours. Trust yours. 2) Enthusiasm. Living life with the excitement of feeling is PASSION. Only involve yourself in activities that you are enthusiastic. 3) Persistence. Life is long. Things take time. Learn to love being d...
May 30, 2023•12 min•Season 17Ep. 4582
Living Your Purpose Every Day There's an incredible idea floating within your mind. It will soon demand your attention. "Is this all there is? Am I destined for something bigger?" You are. Here's how to discover your path: 1) Accept WHO you are on the inside by reviewing your past choices. The good ones are a clue. Do more of them. 2) Accept WHAT you do when you are doing you. It's not a thing; it's a feeling. 3) Accept WHEN when you want to begin living. Now is a good time. 4) Accept WHERE you ...
May 29, 2023•12 min•Season 17Ep. 4581
Choosing To Be Positive in The Way We live in a world that can sometimes feel overwhelmingly negative, making it seemingly impossible to be and feel positive. Please don’t fall for it. Overall, the world has always consisted of billions of people choosing from a 50/50 split of negative and positive options. Since everything in the Universe is balanced, it makes sense that half of our choices are negative and the ofter half positive. It’s also why everybody can choose — but there’s a secret. Peop...
May 26, 2023•11 min•Season 17Ep. 4575
Balancing Every Minute of Your Day If you’ve ever felt like your life is a balancing act of activities that fill your day — to get everything done so you can be happy, here’s another way to think about it. When I began my career, I was in radio. Initially, I thought my job was to step into the studio and play whatever music I thought would make me and my audience happy. But before my shift began, my Boss introduced me to the ‘Format Clock.’ A Format Clock was a clock face drawn on a piece of pap...
May 25, 2023•12 min•Season 17Ep. 4579
Focusing on Your Twenty Percent If you’re like many folks, you have so much on your plate that it’s challenging to keep up— forget about moving closer to your goal. There’s good news; you are not alone. Everyone lives according to the 80/20 rule that almost everybody has heard about. The Pareto Principle means that 80% of outcomes result from 20% of all causes for any event. However, to get what you want in life, there is a slight twist to the equation that says, 80% of the things you focus on i...
May 24, 2023•11 min•Season 17Ep. 4578
Define. Refine. Execute It is part of our human experience to constantly feel lost as we ramble through our day - feeling more like we are, bumbling and stumbling than moving toward our purpose in life. Living a meaningful life is about knowing where you are heading while dodging the millions of others who are drifting. If you're not careful, you'll get caught up in their aimless journey. The first and every thought in your mind should always be defined and definite—the overall life purpose and ...
May 23, 2023•11 min•Season 17Ep. 4577
Forget Improvement. Go For a New Opportunity. Have you ever wondered how much easier things would be if you didn’t have to think so much? What if the future or your past didn’t matter? Imagine if you didn’t worry about the possessions, success, or drama of others. What would happen if you believed that YOU were in control? Now you are starting to think like a Stoic Philosopher. Stoicism is about paring down and simplifying. They eliminate unproductive traits that define the majority of the popul...
May 22, 2023•12 min•Season 17Ep. 4576
Will Power Is Sworn Enemy When will you get to do what you want to do? More people than you know lose sleep over that question. If that sounds like something you have experienced, you’re not alone. Almost everybody begins their journey when a thought pops into their mind. Then, day-to-day life keeps them busy, and they spend frustrating months fixin’ to get ready. You know, starting to prepare… so you can begin to do… so you can do… and say you did. If that doesn’t work, you summon your friend, ...
May 19, 2023•11 min•Season 17Ep. 4575
Big. Awesome. Motivating. Mission. Do you still dream of what you will be when you grow up? Do those visions keep popping into your head? If that’s the case, what’s your BIG, AWESOME, MOTIVATING MISSION? BAM! What dreams excite you and give you a feeling of happiness? BAM! What scares you - and excites you? BAM! What makes you smile and say, “If I could only get myself to…” BAM! Take a few minutes and figure out your BAM! Then stand up, take a step, and repeat! Keep going until you get what you ...
May 18, 2023•12 min•Season 17Ep. 4574
Is Your Morning Routine Working? You hear a lot about using morning rituals to get more done. But what if you could use your mornings to get more done for YOU? In the fast-face world, we live in today, there seem to be two groups when it comes to how to use mornings—personal and productivity. Once folks remove themselves from the craziness of jumping out of bed, taking care of the kids, and hitting the drive-through, they choose one of the two. But what if there was a third group that was more s...
May 17, 2023•11 min•Season 17Ep. 4573
Get Committed to Your Goal Woody Allen said, "Half of success is showing up." I've thought about that quote many times over the years. There was something about its logic that didn't match up with my day-to-day experience. Don't get me wrong, no matter what you want to do in your life, showing up is the first step in getting it. But I've shown up many times and went home without the prize I so much wanted. I've also seen others convinced they'll advance toward their goals if they show up. Instea...
May 16, 2023•11 min•Season 17Ep. 4572
The Best Quitters Win Has anybody ever told you, "It's good to be a quitter?" Probably Not. That's why it's so important today that you pay attention today. Being a good quitter isn't an excuse. It should never be an option for making things easier. Instead, quitting is a wise choice. You choose to quit when your progress has you going around in circles or has stopped. That's when things get interesting. Once you are committed to an important idea, it can be challenging to allow yourself to quit...
May 15, 2023•11 min•Season 17Ep. 4571
Multitasking is Slow You Down Wouldn’t it be great if you could create more time in your day without giving anything up? The secret is how you prioritize the projects that are already on your plate. That requires a simple understanding: 1) Working on multiple products simultaneously only delays completing all the projects. 2) When you complete a product, not only is it off your plate, it begins producing your expected results. It also frees up time to move on to your next project. The next time ...
May 12, 2023•12 min•Season 17Ep. 4566
Ignoring Everything Except Important 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. 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. Living with your hair on fire will keep you so busy you will spend years wondering why you can’t get what you want. When you stop doing anything that res...
May 11, 2023•12 min•Season 17Ep. 4569
Single Change That Changes Everything Last year I made a decision that changed everything about my life. 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?" If you don't know exactly how to get where you want, you will recognize success when you see it. Goals are cool. You should use them. Sometimes, you must follow your gut, go with the flow, and figure things out along the way. What single c...
May 10, 2023•11 min•Season 17Ep. 4549
Stop Learning Start Doing Have you ever felt as if something was holding you back? You might be spending too much time learning. The challenge begins when your mind gets confused. Since it can’t tell the difference between perception and reality, learning feels like doing. You might be getting more intelligent, but you are not moving forward. Here are some simple truths: 1) Learning new skills is fun and is required for a better life. 2) Learning alone will not produce results. 3) You don’t have...
May 09, 2023•11 min•Season 16Ep. 4563
Why You Must Live Your Best Life Now A few years ago, I heard that Super Markets were considering changing expiration dates on food. They replaced it with "Best if Used By." Maybe you should treat your life the same? I've long known that everything has an expiration date. Nothing goes on forever. Everything will come to an end. What's good may become not so-good. What's bad may become great. Life will be born; life will die. This incredible ebb and flow is just the way of the Universe. Change in...
May 08, 2023•11 min•Season 17Ep. 4566
How to Live Like a Happy Person Did you know that happy people are regular people that look at the world differently? They don't wear rose-colored glasses either. They have a better way: 1) They realize that if you are alive, you will have problems. 2) They accept that dealing with problems is a privilege of being alive. 3) They don't get frustrated. They know problems mean you are shaking up life and living. 4) Happy people accept responsibility for solving problems. They never run from them. 5...
May 05, 2023•12 min•Season 17Ep. 4565
How to Ask For What You Want Have you ever noticed how nobody gets to the point these days? It seems like everybody is beating around the bush instead of asking for what they want. I have news for you. People can't read your mind. If you want something, you will have to ask for it. But it's not all about you. Before I continue, I have a warning. Be careful what you ask for, just in case you get it. Be specific to avoid confusion. Be on guard for creative answers that are not precisely what you w...
May 04, 2023•12 min•Season 17Ep. 4564
Why Out of The Box Thinking Doesn't Always Work Getting things done in today's crazy world is complex. While most techniques are still very valid - the rules have changed for just about everything. Does that mean you must get out of your box and think differently? Maybe, but there are other choices: You can stay IN your box and keep using the thoughts and actions that have served you. That’s good, but you'll also be out on anything that requires fresh thinking. You can toss out the old entirely ...
May 03, 2023•11 min•Season 17Ep. 4560
The Only Reason You Have a Job If you've been looking for a quick way to success - this will do it! I was watching Restaurant Impossible when Robert asked, "When did you last get paid? Why do you have a business?” His answer? No matter what you do, you're only doing it for money. Don't believe me? What would you do if you didn't have to work? I guarantee it would be different. Here are three kick-starting questions: 1) What exactly do you want from your business or your Job, and what should it p...
May 02, 2023•12 min•Season 17Ep. 4562
Building Your Bridge to Your Purpose Changing something about your life is pretty straightforward. Figure out what you want and change it. Are you done laughing? Most folks fall on the way to their dreams because they don't move, move at the wrong time, or move too fast. That's why it's time to build your bridge once you know what you want. Here's how: 1) Fortify your current foundation. Save money, pay bills, and do whatever it takes to build a firm and peaceful base. 2) Begin constructing the ...
May 01, 2023•13 min•Season 17Ep. 4561
How to Easily Change Your Identity Have you allowed yourself to become the person you are on the inside? We all make decisions that change our life trajectory without much thought. That can lead to feelings of being lost on you your life path. Maybe it's time to create a new way of seeing yourself. Using a Transitional Identity is a great way to feel confident when you can't believe in your future. The trick is to focus on the smaller steps to your destination. That will allow you to move away f...
Apr 28, 2023•12 min•Season 17Ep. 4560
Purposeful Living Through Values An immense frustration for most folks is feeling like other people are getting in the way. That will stop the very instant you begin to live according to your Values as you work toward your Goals: Here's a simple recipe for enjoying every minute of the day: 1) Know, understand, and practice living your values. While it's difficult, you will feel happier and in control. 2) Be sure only to set Goals that allow you to practice your Values along the way. Doing otherw...
Apr 27, 2023•12 min•Season 17Ep. 4559
Living Your Average Perfect Day How would you feel if every day, on average, was as you wanted? It's time to make your dreams come true and create your "Average Perfect Day." Here's how it works: 1) Find a quiet spot and write a detailed description of your perfect day. Let your fantasies flow onto paper until you've mapped out morning until night. 2) Focus on your daily experiences, not material goods. In other words, if you want a sports car, focus on how you feel in the driver's seat. 3) Figh...
Apr 26, 2023•12 min•Season 17Ep. 4558
Finding Your Purpose Do you know your purpose in life? What a great feeling! But what if you know your purpose but can't get yourself to take action toward your goal? No, you're not procrastinating. It could be that you're just busy with minute-by-minute life. If you want to change, try this: 1) Slow down and get real. Running faster will only distract you from your purpose even further. Be brave and accept what you want. 2) Forget any limitations floating around in your mind. After all, they'll...
Apr 25, 2023•11 min•Season 17Ep. 4552
Build Connections With Desire Not a day passes by without someone asking, "How do I get another person to help me get what I want?" Persuading others is one of the keys to getting what you want - and here's the big secret; it's NOT about you! Most folks tell others what to do. That's rarely building a real connection. You'll get what you want faster by focusing on how you can tap into the desire of others and help them get what they want. A more practical solution is to show them what needs to b...
Apr 24, 2023•12 min•Season 17Ep. 4556
