Being mentally tough goes a long way to making us better all round. We are more social, we are more confident which means we have a tendency to be more successful. There are 4 more components: ControlCommitmentChallengeConfidence It is crucial to be able to maintain Control. Once you decide to do something you need to … Read moreMental toughness part 1 of 3
Yesterday I spoke about the plan. Maybe I should have also asked a question: Are your goals too big for you? Do you keep hitting your head against the wall? The only way to achieve these goals is to become more than you currently are. It is not wrong to set big goals, but like … Read moreAre your goals too big?
Before they do – let’s look at what we can try do to avoid this. The idea is to always focus on the goal – but not to the detriment of possible opportunities or to be able to ride some storms. Think about getting from the top of a hill to the bottom. You can’t … Read moreWhat to do when plans go wrong
Change is the output of doing, and doing consistently! Infact – this is what we are doing together each and every day when I write these posts and you read them. So it’s actually about behaviour rather than the actual doing. Even if we don’t do it properly, by actually doing we are staying consistent. … Read moreHow to really change
Here is a couple of ideas. Remember the first time you did something or saw something you loved – remember the “wow” feeling – remember that – I have one – its the first signage job I did in my newly formed agency I lost money on the job but everytime I drove past the … Read moreHow to stay enthused
The secret to making something easier is to create a template. It’s no different when sending the same email to multiple people – you set up a template and then only have to change the name (even that you don’t have to do with some simple automation software). So what you need to do is … Read moreSuccess made easier
Nope – this is not a lecture about behaving or being kind in public (you probably should be – but this is on you not me). This is about finding a way to take some time out without having to restrict this to a specific action or task, like meditating. You see if you are … Read moreLock in good behaviour
We spend so much time looking at our business and trying to grow our business and making sure our cashflow is healthy. I have so many people say to me they want to make their money while they are still young enough to enjoy it. Here’s a thought – will they be healthy enough (or … Read moreYour business is healthy, are you?
More failure is caused by indecision rather than poor decisions! You are responsible for not being awesome and making awesome decisions. How to decide? Is it major or minor? We spend too much time deciding – decide if it is big or small- will this alter your life? Cost or worth? How much does this … Read moreMake great decisions
The theory of thinking positively is that it will then manifest positive things. Its a nice fairy tale and there is even a book about it. But unfortunately standing in front of a mirror and telling yourself that you are awesome and that today is going to be a great day etc etc is just … Read moreStop lying to yourself