Calling The Shots With James Simmons

I let myself lose momentum over the weekend, so today we will discuss the major causes of that and how to get the ball rolling again. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We define assets and leverages in this episode and posed the question of what assets you are under estimating the value of. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today I discuss the 3 Major Industries and where our time fits into that equation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today we talk about a way to be prolific while harnessing the imaginations of others. We also talk about how to make money giving things away for free. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today we discuss the only real thing that being creative requires. We also talked about the artist who was perhaps the greatest example of this trait in history. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today I provide a retelling of Aesop's Fable The Tortoise And The Hare, with a twist. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode I post the questions you need to ask when your plans aren't leading to the results your after. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We have all the steps in place to achieve success. Now it's time to take action. I give a couple last tips for anyone who may have trouble following through with what they need to do. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode we discuss the building blocks of motivation and why we shouldn't rely on how we feel to determine whether or not we take action. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode we take our vision and turn it into a smart plan. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today we discuss the first part of creating a plan. Creating a vision. Having a vision allows us to see opportunities we would have missed otherwise. Don't let opportunity pass you by. Have a vision of what it will be like when you accomplish your goal. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A bonus addendum to yesterday's episode where I provide a different story to clarify my point

Yesterday was on goals and today is about taking action. I tell the story of a science experiment we performed in school and break down how plans, calling the shot, doing, and reviewing promote learning and can help to accelerate you to the path of success.

Calling The Shots On SMART Goals With James Simmons. In this episode I go a little bit into the first time I hired a personal trainer and relate that to effective goal setting techniques. Listen in to find out about a little known sixth letter in SMART goals and why I chose to replace one of the letters in SMART just so I could fit this important aspect in. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode I discuss why I have decided to create this podcast, what it means to "call the shots" and my goal of getting on here every day for 30 days.