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This may be biggest issue standing between you and the success you seek
Most leaders I know desire to remain as sharp as possible.
That is why we talk a lot about the importance of reading books, attending conferences, spending time with mentors/raving fans, and other practices that encourage personal growth.
But one practice often gets overlooked -- probably because of how simple it is.
3 Steps You Can Take To Become More Positive
Have you noticed that some people weather the storms of life better than others?
It seems that their boat doesn't rock too much even though they're sailing through a tempest.
As someone who has gone through many difficult seasons and circumstances, I know the pain and hurt these storms can cause -- and undoubtedly, EVERYONE faces them. However, the secret lies in HOW you encounter them.
The pitfalls of thinking about yourself too much
Have you ever been told to get out of your head? Or that you are too consumed with what other people think about you?
If that sounds like a piece of advice you’ve been given, then today’s #vlog is for you.
As a leader, it’s easy to get trapped in your own head -- to let your thoughts about yourself and what others think about you consume your attention. And when this happens, you begin living in what Ryan Holiday calls “passionate fiction” instead of actual reality.
When you're struggling with motivation, remember this...
One Powerful Byproduct of Listening👂
What will define you from this point forward?
I love this quote from Hal Elrod: "Always remember that where you are is a result of who you were, but where you go depends entirely on who you choose to be from this moment on."
You and I have had bad things happen to us. Undoubtedly, you've seen failure, struggle, and challenges that shape who you are right now. Some of those things you had no control over. And, some you've caused yourself.
And the struggle (or fear) that often accompanies these bad things -- is that they will define your life.
I have good news for you today.
Use This Breathing Exercise When Stressed
Are you feeling stressed? Has it been a difficult week?
Sometimes when life feels overwhelming, the most helpful thing we can do is step back, take a deep breath, and allow for a few quiet moments to reframe our perspective.
When walking through stressful seasons (or just stressful situations), I use one particular breathing technique to help me do just that.
Do you have ANTs? (...and why they're harmful)
A Simple Reminder About Criticism
Why GREAT leaders are often GREAT listeners👂
What are you reading? 📚
To have a healthy body, you need a proper amount of rest, exercise, diet, and activity. Conversely, an abundance (or a lack) of these essential components can counteract your health.
Just as you tone your muscles through the resistance that comes through weight training, you grow your mind by being challenged by reading the ideas, thoughts, and concepts found in books.
The #1 Most Influential Voice in Your Life
When Focus Is Essential
Consider this lesson from the jeweler's loupe…
I'm sure you've seen a jeweler's loupe before. A loupe is a handheld monocular device that allows the jeweler to inspect a jewel with greater clarity and precision due to the magnification it provides. A jeweler may look into a 10x loupe to judge the quality of the gem and look into a 30x loupe to inspect tiny cracks, blemishes, and imperfections.
Whichever magnification the jeweler chooses, one thing remains consistent -- a jeweler gets an up-close, focused, and undistracted view of the jewel. Every other visible facet of the outside world is filtered out, and the jeweler's attention can be focused and fixed on the subject at hand. The jeweler can set, repair, or improve upon the gem with that perspective.
Can you imagine if you had that same kind of focus on your goals?
How to Stay in Control When You’ve Been Insulted, Disrespected or Treated Unfairly
Would your friends describe you as calm, cool, and collected -- or do you easily come unglued?
In other words, how well do YOU exercise restraint?
It’s hard enough to exercise restraint under the normal pressures of everyday life -- work duties, household management, social pressures, financial responsibilities, etc.
But how about when someone is actively trying to sabotage your success?
Fact: What gets measured gets improved
Did you know that 60% of people make New Year's resolutions, but only 8% achieve them?
Ouch! I know you're not shocked by this, but most people who set New Year's resolutions don't achieve them. It seems so futile that most of the leaders I talk to have given up entirely on even making them. That's unfortunate because, if you're like me, you can quickly identify areas in your life where you genuinely want to experience real positive change.
Why you should follow the “canvas strategy”
Why you should choose value over success 🎯
How would you define success?
Does success come after gaining a particular title, level of education, entrance into a certain tax bracket, or having a certain number of staff people underneath you?
Or perhaps does success rest on a certain number of followers, a certified social media profile, or a viral number of views, likes, or plays?
