Month: June 2023 (Page 3 of 4)

I began writing these blogs a couple years ago as a reminder for myself as to the important things I want to keep in mind in order to be the best version of myself I can be. I don’t claim to know more than the average man. However, if any insight I have or life experience I’ve been through can shed some light on areas where others can learn, than it’s worth it. We’re all in this together and I find it helpful to share what we know with others who choose to listen.

I’ve heard it said that we don’t need to be on all the time. We don’t need to be brave 24/7 either. Nor do we have to give 100% in every single activity we take on.

What we need are short burst of brilliance in the right areas at the right time.

If we’re brave for 45 seconds, we might follow through with the meeting with the team member who is not pulling their weight and needs to be set free. When working out, we only need to go hard during the 5 1/2 seconds of sprinting until you do it again in 45 seconds. We might only need to give 100% effort during the meeting with a new client in order to close the deal.

It’s hard to sustain an energy level of going 100% on every task everyday all the time. So, we pick our moments for short bursts of our brilliance when the moment calls for it and we’re able to get as much traction as possible.

That’s working smarter and not harder.

It can be difficult for me to choose a different path and therefore perspective when stuck in a groove. It takes a concentrated effort to get out of the present pattern and see the world in a new way.

However, moving is the key. We cannot make changes from the sidelines, as the solutions come from the chaos of doing and not contemplating the doing.

Have a conversation with someone new. Get up and go for a walk. Go get your hands dirty in the oil paints or a garden. Write out some new goals for yourself for the next 3-6 months. Take apart some old electronic equipment to see how it works. Do something. Read a book.

It doesn’t matter, as long as we’re making an effort to learn, grow and evolve.

Today is a new day and this is a new moment.

“There is no way I can make that many sales this month.” You’re right. “I can’t learn how to play a musical instrument. I’m way too old.” You’re right again. “Everybody in the construction business is stupid.” And yet you’re right once more.

Whatever perspective we choose to take in life, we’ll find we’re right each and every time.

So, let’s pay attention to what we choose to believe, what we think is true and most importantly what we’re capable of. Because no matter what we believe. . . . that’s the truth. And these are the things that will show up in our world because it’s what our mind is focusing on.

Instead, let’s buy into the idea that there are kind and generous people in the world. Let’s believe we are capable of accomplishing amazing feats if we’re able to put our minds and bodies to it. Don’t be afraid to buy into the belief that there are extremely intelligent people in any sector of the business world and we can find them and befriend them as well.

Just know that whatever we believe in our heart of hearts, we’re always right. So, why not believe in something bigger and better.

In today’s world, intangible skills can easily be overlooked if they don’t directly translate to the almighty dollar.

Don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing wrong with making money – and a whole lot of it. We just want to be clear with the skills that brings financial success into our lives.

Some of the skills can be corporeal – Physical looks, brought into the family-business or the gift of gab. Which are all assets to the average business person.

But let’s not overlook the skills which are a bit less – well tangible: trustworthy, empathetic, good communicator, authentic, non-threatening, resourceful, grit, etc. All skills that are helpful in any aspect of your life to become more successful.

Who wouldn’t want that?

After we complete a project that we’ve been working on for a long time, often times there can be a lull in our drive and direction.

It happens to me and I have to remind myself to acknowledge what is going on while unpacking my feelings and the reasons for the drop in energy. After such closure, it’s easier for me to move on to the next task at hand I feel passionate about and reignite the desire to move forward.

If not, I’m caught in limbo not knowing exactly what to do as I’m reflecting on the past and not moving forward. Not a good place to be.

But, once again getting clear on the next big thing which is inline with what’s important to us gives us the gumption to hop back on the horse and grind again.

Yeeeeehaawwww!!!