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Have you ever had a bad day?... We all have bad days... Do you feel like you are having more bad days than good days lately? The question is when that happens do you wish for a better day, where everything goes right. Or...do you take that moment to appreciate the value of a bad day. Now I know that sounds tough and probably easier said than done, but it's something that would be good for you to take a minute to think about. What I am trying to say is that we need to remind ourselves that our "perspective" is what creates our life. Our thoughts and filter on our thoughts is what creates our life, because it is what will drive our actions and create results. So, when you have a bad day, do you find a way to appreciate the value of a bad day so that you can either "learn" something or "appreciate" more in your life. 1- Learn from the Struggle 2- Appreciate the Good Days I was recently having a difficult day and heard a song come on the radio. It was a song that really brought awareness to my day and helped me to shift my focus and attention to the 2 things I just mentioned. (Learning & Appreciation). Let me read the words to you in hopes of inspiring you a bit today... Song by Brantley Gilbert You would've never learned the words to "Amazing Grace" Never felt the chill of a pew when you lost faith Well, blood, sweat, and tears wouldn't mean a thing If you didn't strike out a couple hundred times If you never hit rock bottom, never cussed the sky You would've never known to ask the good Lord why Or ever changed your life If you never had hard days If you never had a heartbreak Never had more than you can take Or carried the weight Of life on your shoulders Would you feel like you earned it? Would you live with a purpose? Or ever known your own strength If you never had hard days? You wouldn't know what it's like to dance in the rain Never see the silver lining when the skies go grey You wouldn't know a dream come true from a few that don't You'd never find your way on a broken road If you never had hard days If you never had a heartbreak Never had more than you can take Or carried the weight Of life on your shoulders Would you feel like you earned it? Would you live with a purpose? Or ever known your own strength If you never had If you never had the downs, the scuffs, the scars, the ruts And all you put behind you When the wins, the ups, the rise aboves Are right there to remind you If you never had hard days If you never had a heartbreak Never had more than you can take Or carried the weight Of life on your shoulders Would it feel like you earned it? Would you live with a purpose? Or ever known your own strength If you never had If you never had hard days? Yeah, if you never had hard days I feel like those are some some real inspiring words, and I hope you feel the same. Let me suggest to you some ways you can turn around your awareness or your bad days in general. -surround yourself with positive -practice gratitude -journal your thoughts -find a mentor -prepare in advance (music, notes, quotes, etc) Now let me leave you with the Daily Mastermind Quote of the Day Turn Rejections into Opportunities I hope that you will start to view the bad days as necessary and something you appreciate. Learn to love, appreciate and grow from the bad days. George Wright III
Quote of the Day Inky Johnson- Never complain about something you are not willing to change. Mondays I like to talk about Prosperity Pillars or Principles that can guide you through the week. Today I want to talk a bit about Happiness and how it is directly tied to your actions in your day to day life. I have been re reading a great book from Gary Keller called the One Thing. I highly recommend this book, podcast, etc. In the book he talks about focus and identifying your One Thing… But I love how he always ties things in to an overall objective with your life. Too many times we spend so many days chasing success without Creating a Life. And the irony is that your best life is created when you are pursuing success, action, and talents (you have) in the service of others and a greater cause than yourself. He talks about happiness and fulfillment and makes a good distinction in my opinion. "Happiness happens on the way to fulfillment. Your life is defined by your purposeful path, not the outcomes." -Gary Keller Dr Martin Seligman, past president of the American Psychological Association There are 5 Factors…building blocks of happiness and well-being. They represent the Acronym PERMA…the PERMA Theory. 1- Positive Emotions- gratitude for past, present and future events. 2- Accomplishments- achievement, success, or even mastery. 3- Relationships- connections to others is essential to well being. 4- Meaning- something bigger than yourself. 5- Engagement- experiencing a state of flow He believes that Engagement and Meaning are the surest ways to find effective and lasting happiness. This fits right in line with my partner Robert Stuberg's philosophy about Finding and Staying inside your unique Talent. Robert has proven with thousands of clients that the greatest successes will come when you find the areas of performance where you are passionate and excellent. But, the Key is to use these talents in the service of others. I’m not talking about just “service” or “non profit”…I am talking about serving others in whatever capacity fits a “bigger meaning” than just you. This certainly can mean in the marketplace. BUT…remember…and this is the key...Happiness is only a by product of Action. You must take action toward your goals and desires. Plus, when your daily actions are part of a bigger meaning, you will experience the greatest levels of happiness…so its a win win. So this week I’d like to have you do a couple things… First, be aware of what activities you are focused on. Make sure you are staying inside your UT…spend time identifying what that is…It is helpful to find someone to help you really clarify this in your life. Second, make sure that you make the decision to focus on something greater than yourself. I know that happiness and fulfillment is important to all of us, but you must realize that it happens best when you take the focus off yourself. Finally, I want you to remember that ACTIONs are Key for you this week. Take action. Say yes and then figure it out. Be actively pursuing your goals, dreams and best life. Don’t sit in planning and strategy mode and certainly don’t put off anything till tomorrow…do it today. You can always make course corrections. Thanks for listening. George Wright III
Today is a throw back episode to one I did a few years ago.
I felt it might be a great reminder to let you know that your actions have impact on others whether you are conscious of them or not. Our lives are always impacting other, so it is important that you remember that as you go about your day.
So many people are struggling, and even a smile or a kind word might make the difference for them in their day. Try to be kind as you go about your days and remember that your life can have significant impact and meaning in the smallest of ways.
Have a great day.
George Wright III
All of us have challenges and fears in our life that we are faced with from time to time. Sometimes these fears are minor and sometimes they can become extremely debilitating. Either way, we only truly grow and succeed when we face our fears. Most of us have heard the phrase: True Success and Growth is created outside your comfort zone. I love this statement because it reminds me to focus on the opportunities that are presented to me whenever a challenge or fear is put in my path. I have experienced time and time again the success and fulfillment that has come into my life by facing my fears and “leaning into what I fear most”. There has never been a better time to learn and act on this principle than now. Our business, social, and economic environment is placing many fears in our path and I believe we can use this as an opportunity to Learn more about Ourselves, Grow our Success, and Create an Amazing Life of Fulfillment and Prosperity. But it will require some Bold, Courageous, and Intentional Actions on our part. I hope this message might inspire you to do just that… The Time I Walked Away from $250k. There have been many times that I have had to face my fears in difficult situations and life events. However, I can think of one in particular that really pushed me to a new level. I was twenty-nine years old and had built a successful sales team for a leading online stock education company. I was doing very well financially and had built a team consistently generating me over $250k per year. More importantly, I was married and had 5 kids at the time. I had built a relationship with an individual that owned a small events company doing about $20M per year in revenue with about 20 employees. This individual had presented me with the opportunity to walk away from my “cush” “job” and become the CEO of his company. I’m not sure what he saw in me, and I certainly did not feel qualified for the position. But, I was faced with the challenge or opportunity to walk away from an already built $250k per year to earn a commission (only on profit) of helping him to grow his company. I saw the potential, but it was a thought that literally terrified me. I had worked very hard to create the level of success I had created (from the ground up) and knew that it would require some serious “heavy lifting” to jump ship and move to the next level with this offer. I spent many long, stressful, and thoughtful days considering the offer. I knew that I wanted to go to the next level. The opportunity appeared to be sound but I would give up a solid (bird in the hand) income for an upside that was not guaranteed in any way. To say I was scared to make the move would be an understatement. But ultimately, I chose to make the move and I have never looked back. In hindsight, that move is what gave me an incredible amount of experience, success, relationships, and life skills. It was a bumpy ride (which we can cover at another time), but we were able to grow the company to over $200M in net collected revenue with over 300 employees in 5 short years. This was a perfect example of leaning into my Fear in order to Grow and Create Success. What do you Fear Most? The question I have for you is, “What is it that you fear right now in your professional life?” Is there an opportunity that you have been considering or presented with? Is there a skill that you have put off learning or developing? Is there a personal passion that you have wanted to start building a business around? Are there investing opportunities that you don’t feel qualified to start learning and doing? Maybe you have some current challenges or problems in your life or business that you simply don’t feel qualified to deal with. Maybe you have a relationship or a family matter that you can’t seem to get up the courage to start working on. Regardless of what the fear is that is present in your life, I can promise you that your “Greatest Accomplishments”…Your Best Life…is waiting just beyond that challenge or fear. See, I believe that your Fear is there for a reason that will benefit you. Maybe it’s your gut telling you that you need to address it. Maybe it’s your subconscious mind identifying to you an area that you can learn and grow from. Don’t get me wrong, I believe that fears can be real (in life and especially in our minds), but I also believe most FEAR is something we create to avoid problems in our lives…simply put it is “false events appearing real.” Maybe another way to look at FEAR is to see it as an opportunity, or a Highlighted area for Growth rather than a red flag to run away from. Either way, you were meant to do great things and can only accomplish your best life by addressing the road blocks holding you back from Greatness. Why Should you START with Fear? What can we hope to gain from facing our fears and How do we actually start Crushing those fears?… Here are just a few (of many) reasons to Face Your Fears:
Today lets discuss how to make changes in your life by changing your Philosophy or beliefs… Quote of the day Brian Tracy- There is no security in life…only opportunity. About a year ago I did an episode on why Personal Development is not enough to create change. I want to discuss some of those concepts today because they tie in directly to the topics we are covering this week. As a Driven Entrepreneur I’ve cycled through (evolved) my focus over time…
Quote of the Day Eric Thomas- What would you life look like if you stopped playing it safe? Prosperity Principles on Monday One Word that my partner talks about as a CORE Pillar of your life A Word that will sum up your Success in Life A Word that will determine your wealth, health and happiness… That word is your Philosophy… What is your philosophy in life… Another way to say this is what is your belief system? We all have a set of beliefs that guide our perception, choices and actions. Your beliefs determine and have influence over EVERYTHING YOU DO. Examples in every area of your life… #1 Example- Two individuals that have same job but approach their boss, job, etc better. #2 Example- Do you believe happen life happens TO YOU or FOR YOU? Is your Philosophy in Life programmed to work and lead you toward success or take you further from success? T Harv Eker money Blueprint…give me 10 minutes… Areas of Philosophy you should consider 1- What is your philosophy about money?
Are you feeling overwhelmed some days? Do you feel like your life is running you rather than you running your life? Do you wish you could simplify your life a bit?…me too. Today on the Daily Mastermind I want to give you some tips to Simplify while also 10x you Productivity. Quote of the Day Bob Proctor- You can’t win if you quit. Now lets talk about simplifying your life a bit… First, Let's discuss your perspective when you have a “lot going on”. Your Perspective is Key…Abundance and Opportunity is the Focus Second, Let's talk about ways you can create Simplicity and 10x your Productivity.
Welcome back to the Daily Mastermind...
Today I want to share with you some thoughts I had while talking with my Personal Trainer during my workout this morning.
We have a conversation about why our minds tend to lean toward negative thoughts at times and how we can eliminate this pattern.
I also take a minute and read a few pages from one of my favorite books on the topic.
Thanks for listening. Hope you enjoy.
George Wright III
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Welcome back to the Daily Mastermind… Quote of the Day is by Benjamin Hardy, “How you see yourself is how you act.” Today I want to talk to you about Courage. One of the things I love about the Daily Mastermind is that it has become a Daily Ritual for me. I am always learning, growing and needing inspiration, motivation and education. So when I learn I get to share and this is one of those times. Let me ask you a question… You know you have innate talents. You want to achieve success. You are faced with opportunities and experiences every single day… So what is it that is holding you back (most times) from going after what you truly desire? …what is keeping you from taking more risks and getting outside your comfort zone? Are you living too deep inside your comfort zone? Are you content with spending your days doing the same tasks and minimal efforts? I know most listening to this podcast are entrepreneurs but we also know that it is human nature to operate (primarily) inside your comfort zone. And yet, we know that most success, opportunity and adventure lies outside our comfort zone and current circumstances We also know that RISK is one of the keys to the gateway of success. So what is holding you back? How do you develop the courage to move forward in the face of fear and uncertainty? I was studying Og Mandino's Book “University of Success” the other day and came across some great thought son this. He said something that really made me think…Hopefully you are hurting deep down inside? Because…People don’t change when they feel good. They change when they are fed up. Think about examples of this in your life…(think about it) I mean, life itself has inevitable risks even when you don’t take risks or action. Risk taking in life is a lot like investing money. You need to determine if the risk-taking will be outweighed by the rewards. The higher the risk the more reward…yet, the higher the risk the more fear sets in. And as you get older, it is sometime more difficult to take risks. But...Change will sometimes wake you up. We all are given time, and you need to decide what you are going to do with it. Understand that as humans we do need some stress and uncertainty. We are designed to operate in times of stress and stress keeps us safe and adaptable in life. Of course, too much stress is not good either, so we need to learn balance. But how do you create balance? How much risk do we take and what risks to we choose? There is definitely not a one size fits all answer to this…we each need to evaluate and decide the level of risks that we need to take to fulfill our needs and also protect ourselves. It is all about balance when it comes to risk. But we also need to weigh that against our own definition of success and what we “WANT” in our lives….back to your Vision. Og Mandino says, “Boredom is the Legacy of Fear” which is a great quote to think about. Are you bored in life? Are you giving in to FEAR? Risk taking (ironically) is a major part of the cure to fear and boredom. So, I go back to how you talk risks and that is to evaluate the risk/reward payoff. Plus, you need to experiment a bit to determine your risk tolerance. Explore, Experiment. The point is to find ways to make yourself feel exhilarated and alive while also making progress toward your goals. Your BEST LIFE will come when you learn to create excitement, experiences and variety in your life. Then you are truly living your life. Most people are sitting on the sidelines of life waiting for the right opportunities and for life to throw them a bone. Don’t wait for life to bring you what you want. Be willing to jump in the game and start playing and taking some risks so you will enjoy life and be default create the success you are looking for. Another challenge we face is the need for CONTROL…I really struggle with this one. I’ve learned (and still learning) that you can try to label and control everything in your life or you can learn to start letting go… There is a real PARADOX with this idea of control that goes like this… "The highest form of control is when one surrenders all control” You’ve heard the phrase that you never really own anything unless you can give it away. It’s kinda like riding a bike or learning to ski…think about it…you need to give up all the mechanics of doing it and just “let go”. We always learn best by losing our ourselves, our identity and our current understanding of what we “think” works in life…because we cannot become until we let go of who we are. Ultimately, we will create the highest level of COURAGE when we surrender ourselves to whatever activity we are learning…and ironically that is also when we get the highest return or rewards in life…the biggest growth and success. So, you need to ask yourself one simple question, “what do you want in your life.” Then you will know how courageous you truly need to be to get there… And, as I mentioned earlier, you need to weigh that against your definition of success. Do you define success as “winning the game” or as “to try is to succeed”? When you change your definition of success and winning at the game of life to “trying is succeeding” and accept that failure is just a step closer to capturing your goals… That is when you become empowered and that is when FEAR stops having power of your life. That is when COURAGE starts to take shape and truly drive your actions and results you experience in your life. I encourage you to chose COURAGE. I encourage you to face your Fears. I encourage you to question your true definition of Success. If you star to seeing “trying” and “facing your fears” as your true definition of success, then you will truly become empowered…you will definitely see more results in your life…you will absolutely live your best life daily…and, you will begin to attract the best version of yourself into your present life. I hope these thoughts have got you thinking. If you feel they have, then I would also encourage you to share this episode with someone you know. Talk to them about what you are going to start doing to face your fears. Put it out there and it will help you grow. And, we would really appreciate your support for sharing this podcast as well. Thanks for listening. George Wright III
16 Tips from The World’s Most Influential People Awesome Article I came across on Lifehack.org. Literally the best advice I could think of to Create Success, Pivot in Difficult Times and Create Your Life. 16 of the Most Successful, Influential and Powerful People in the World. Athletes, Business Gurus, and Media Moguls like… Welcome Back to The Daily Mastermind… Quote of the Day The Secret to Living is Giving…Tony Robbins Ok, let’s do this. I really really think you will enjoy these 16 tips from the World’s most Influential People. It is an article I came across on Lifehack.org. A great site for content and motivation by the way… 1. Embrace the Possibility “When you come to a point in your life when you see difficult things, don’t look in the other direction; move toward it. That’s the moment when you can affect change.” —Melinda Gates 2. Challenge Yourself “Do the one thing you think you cannot do. Fail at it. Try again. Do better the second time. The only people who never tumble are those who never mount the high wire. This is your moment. Own it.” —Oprah Winfrey 3. Put Yourself Out There “To be successful you have to be out there, you have to hit the ground running.” —Richard Branson 4. Hold Yourself to High Standards “Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren’t used to an environment where excellence is expected.” —Steve Jobs 5. Be Persistent “Persistence is very important. You should not give up unless you are forced to give up.” —Elon Musk 6. Serve Others “There could be no definition of a successful life that does not include service to others. Find something to do. Get off the bench.” —George H.W. Bush 7. Commitment “There’s that moment every morning when you look in the mirror: Are you committed or are you not?” —LeBron James 8. Have a Positive Attitude “I have never, ever focused on the negative of things. I always look at the positive.” —Sonia Sotomayor 9. Be Bold “All of our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” —Walt Disney 10. Success Doesn’t Come Easy “Progress will come in fits and starts. It’s not always a straight line. It’s not always a smooth path.” —Barack Obama 11. Trust Intuition “Don’t you dare underestimate the power of your own instinct.” —Barbara Corcoran 12. Learn to Be a Strong Communicator “Effective communication is 20 percent what you know and 80 percent how you feel about what you know.” —Jim Rohn 13. Be Passionate “Whether you found your calling, or you’re still searching, passion should be the fire that drives your life’s work.” —Michael Dell 14. Define What You Want “Life punishes the vague wish and rewards the specific ask.” —Tim Ferris 15. Be Confident in Yourself “Be inspired by the success of others, but don’t be intimidated by it.” —Daymond John 16. Make Smart Choices “Your legacy is being written by yourself. Make the right decisions.” —Gary Vaynerchuk These are literally Golden Nuggets and I encourage you to go back through this episode and think seriously about each of these tips. We know that… SUCCESS LEAVE CLUES…but, these are literally words of wisdom, advise and value bombs so implement each of these in your life starting today. Thanks for joining me today. Thanks for listening. Do me a favor and go download the FREE Daily Mastermind Mobile app on iTunes or Google Play. You won’t regret it. Serious content for on the go Entrepreneurs like you. George Wright III
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