You love experiencing a state of flow. Where the work you’re doing appears to be effortless. There’s a knowing in terms of what to do, and even how to do it. The pathway is clear and you’re free and excited to walk it. Truth is, sometimes there’s stuff in your way, and passage is just about impossible. That’s just the way it is. But what if you got really good at cleaning up the mess when it shows up? It wouldn’t be long before that state of “effortlessness” returned, would it? Give a listen and you’re on your way to getting really good at cleaning.

Let’s face it, sometimes we get stuck when it comes to pursuing what we want from our lives. We doubt ourselves, we get anxious and our progress gets thwarted. What if there was a way to overcome this the moment you recognize that it’s happening? That’s exactly what my dear friend and colleague, Andy Holloway and I discuss in this episode. You can move from a state of constriction to a state of conviction faster than you thought possible.

An average diamond has 58 facets. The facets, among its color are what gives the diamond its brilliance. You’re a diamond and just like a diamond, you have many facets. Try seeing your facets as the ideas you have about you. When you hold it up to look at it which facets do you see? Do you see the not so flattering ones; the flaws?, or do you see the well cut ones? Every diamond has flaws and if you look hard enough you’ll find one. It’s only when we look at the whole do we see its full beauty and brilliance.

Most of us confuse the two. A “I think I want that” is NOT a “I want that.” A “think'“ is a maybe and maybe’s aren’t powerful. They don’t lead to inspired action. In this episode I discuss the difference between the two and how to discern what it is that you truly want. If it’s a “I want that” you go. If it’s a maybe you stay put.

Sometimes we’re our own worst critic. We get upset with ourselves about what we did, mistakes we made, or at what we didn’t do - that we said we would. This kind of thinking is entirely unproductive. Most of us know this, yet why do we still do it? I explore this question and uncover ways to overcome self-condemnation and get back to working hard WITH yourself, not ON yourself.

What if contentment was the path to greatness? That being content is not a form of settling, but a way of creating more of what you want? Practicing it allows you to take a truthful, unfabricated look as to what you have, what matters, and what’s next. It’s the foundation you’ll need to go vertical. My guest, Justin Foster and I explore this and bring lots of other insightful stuff into the conversation. Enjoy every minute. I know I did!!

Setting goals and planning at the start of the year is what most of us do - year in and year out. But how effective and productive is this approach? Does it work for you? If it does, then great, you get to skip this one. But many of us stumble and I believe a lot of it stems from us asking the wrong question. Instead of asking, “what are my goals?” ask, “what would I enjoy spending time doing this year?.” It’s a subtle distinction, but a powerful one. Listen in to discover what occurs when you change the question.

Want to do something but frustrated at not having actually done anything to make it happen? In this episode I talk about what gets in the way, and more importantly, what to do about it. It just might provide the spark you’ve been looking for to get you out of the starting gate and into your stride. Ready?….ACTION!

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Does your mood control your day? If you’re in a “good” mood you’re on fire. You’re productive, amicable, and have a positive, hopeful outlook. But what about a “bad” mood? What then? For most of us we let it negatively impact us. What if there was a way to have a great day regardless of your mood? Give a listen and you might just discover it.

We love advice. But what if the advice we’re getting is completely wrong? We have a tendency, especially in areas beyond our competency, to believe too quickly in what we hear. What if we’re better off by first assuming the advice we’re receiving is wrong? That we have this become our new default habit? There’s real power in this. Give a listen and discover it for yourself.