Higher Life Design

Would you like to know the difference between the 1st place horse and a 2nd place horse? The answer is simple - they're just a LITTLE BIT BETTER. They pushed a LITTLE BIT HARDER. We tackle this powerful topic in today's podcast

As you probably know by now, the great Muhammad Ali has passed away. Today we reflect on 3 life lessons that we can apply based on Ali's greatest quotes.

What do YOU do when you get burned by life? Many people shut down and never try again in that area of life. But today, Jefferson will share you how to KEEP GOING even when you struggle! Get Jefferson's book on Amazon today

There IS a way to make your mistakes work in your favor, Jefferson reveals the strategy in today's podcast!

Today we share 3 simple strategies for developing LASER LIKE focus in your life and business so that you can achieve your biggest goals!

Unless you DEFINE success in your own terms, it will be very hard to find long term fulfillment!

This is one of the BIGGEST "chicken or the egg" problem that many entrepreneurs face. Today we talk about it in full detail!

It can be SO TOUGH to keep going, especially when you don't see results. Today I help you break through that struggle

Sometimes we get so caught up in the cliché saying of "Find your why", so today I'm going to take you even DEEPER. It's not just about finding why you want something, it's about WHY you want your WHY's!

I firmly believe that you should be more concerned with your CHARACTER rather than your REPUTATION. Today's podcast outlines exactly why I feel this way. I hope this can be a major source of inspiration for you!

There's a reason why the worlds most successful CEO's wake up early. Tim Cook (Apple CEO) wakes up at 4:30am Bob Iger (Disney CEO) wakes up at 4:30am. Howard Schultz (Starbucks CEO) wakes up at 4:30am.  Richard Branson (CEO of Virgin America)...Well, he “sleeps in” until 5:45 AM. But it's not always about how early you wake up, it has to do with WAHT YOU DO the minute you open your eyes!

I’d like to ask you a question: Where in your life have you been doing less than your best?  Today I want to talk to you about having an attitude of excellence. A lot of us, including myself, have done things where we say, “That’s good enough.” But when it comes to excellence, "good enough" won't cut it! Lets talk about EXCELLENCE in today's podcast!

John D. Rockefeller said, “Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.” I'd like to ask you this question... Are you SETTLING for the good, when you know you're capable of achieving the GREAT? This podcast might make you a little uncomfortable, but I guarantee it will stretch your thinking!

My question to you is, how many times are you actually trying in putting that effort in to get to that next level – in your relationship, to get that promotion. How many times are you really putting that effort in? Think about this: Thomas Edison attempted the light bulb 10,000 times!  So my question to you is – and I’m talking to myself right now, too – is when was the last time I actually tried something 10,000 times? We never know when that breakthrough is going to happen for us, when that breakout year or that breakout performance or that breakout presentation or whatever happens. We don’t know when that is. We have to do enough to win. You must NEVER give up!

Here's why it's SO IMPORTANT to be proactive in life!

Have you ever wondered what successful people do differently than unsuccessful people? Listen to today's episode to find out!

Do you find yourself looking at other people's situation and being envious because of their success? Or do you ever ask yourself "Why is it so easy for THAT person, but not me?" If so, this podcast just might set you free!

Are you feeling FRUSTRATED in any area of your life? If so, today's podcast will clear up a lot of confusion for you. Jefferson will teach you the 4 levels of competence and why it is THE way to break free from this frustration.

Did you know that your treatment of others is probably one of the most important factors to your success? Listen to today's podcast to hear what Jefferson has to say about HONORING others and why to start doing it TODAY

Use these 7 words to help you be more confident in EVERY area of life!

Happiness has now been figured out! There are 3 very specific things that you can do to peak your happiness every single day of your life. Listen to today's podcast to hear exactly what to do!

I hate to say it, but you might be speaking the language of losers. If you don't think so, listen to today's podcast to find out!

You always hear people say "Man, I'm so busy". But are they really being PRODUCTIVE? Most of the time, the answer is NO. Listen to today's podcast and Jefferson will show you if you're actually being productive with your life or just being BUSY

Do you feel as if you're SO CLOSE to your break through, but you just can't click that last gear to achieve your breakthrough? If so, Jefferson will teach you 4 different ways to achieve your breakthrough in today's podcast!

Whether you know it or not, you're ALWAYS being evaluated at your workplace. If you're a business owner, this can be seen as: there is always more room for improvement! No matter what you currently do, your potential has probably not yet been reached. Listen to today's podcast to hear more from Jefferson Santos!

Have you ever got to the end of the day and wondered "What just happened? Why didn't I get anything done today?" Unfortunately, that happens to the best of us! This episode will teach you how to overcome procrastination and to have truly PRODUCTIVE days every day of the week!

I recently had a CRAZY experience at the airport and it could have stressed me out, but I didn't let it get to me. Today I'll tell you why I had to take 4 different planes to get from Dallas to Houston, and I'll share how I was able to stay calm and stress free through the whole process

Do you have the idea to ever start a business or a project in life, but think it's TOO LATE to start over? Unfortunately, so many people DO think it's too late to begin again, but in this podcast Jefferson will show you why that's NOT THE CASE! Listen and be inspired!

WHO ELSE is ready to get more happiness out of life?! You would never expect to win a game if you didn't know the RULES.....right? So then WHY do so many people try to play the game of LIFE without first learning the rules? Well today's podcast will teach you those 5 essential rules to help you succeed faster than ever before in every aspect of your life

Are you an abundant thinker, or a scarcity thinker? The answer may surprise you! This all depends on your habits of THINKING. Listen to this podcast to find out for sure!

Did you know that always being "right" can actually have HUGE downfalls? In fact, if you're never wrong (or never admit to it), you really don't have a chance to grow as much as you could grow. Listen to today's podcast to learn the perfect balance to live in

Did you know that there is IMMENSE power in integrity? When you are a person of your word, great things happen in your life. In this podcast you'll learn about trust and integrity and how to apply it to your life!

Are you ready to break through every obstacle that comes into your life? If so, this podcast will help you immensely! Sometimes we can come across an obstacle and think "Really, ANOTHER setback?". But sometimes, these are the times when we grow the most.

If you're not achieving your goals at the rate that you want to, you must ask yourself if you are TRULY hungry enough to reach your goals. Because if you haven't achieved your goals yet, then SOMETHING isn't quite all together yet. Listen to this podcast to learn how to KNOW and GROW your hunger for success!

I always get asked if it's possible to succeed WITHOUT failing, and I answer that question in today's brand new video! You'll be SHOCKED to hear how many "failures" I had to go through on my way to success. I hope it inspires you to KEEP GOING even when things get tough!

It has been often said that one positive thought can change the whole outlook of your entire day. So in today's podcast, we will give you TWO powerful thoughts to start your days and set you up for massive success

Have you ever wondered what are the habits all successful people eliminate from their everyday lives? Today I'm going to identify six main things successful people never do: 1 - Successful people don't lack of self-acceptance Nobody is perfect. Remember that we're all imperfect and that's okay. We all make mistakes. What we learn from them is important. Just accept who you are. 2 - Successful people don’t use negative self-talk When that critical voice really gets going, it's hard to think of anything else. You will eventually start believing something negative. It's hard when you're stuck on a repeating loop, like a merry-go-round that’s making you sick. Don’t get on it! 3 - Successful people don’t have low self-esteem Self-esteem describes a person's overall sense of self-worth or personal value. And because much of our self-esteem is a reaction to our experiences, we often confuse what happens to us as what we actually are. If bad things happen to me, then I must be bad. Wrong. 4 - Successful people don’t have negative attitudes about themselves Attitude is everything. Before you enter any situation, your attitude can oftentimes determine whether or not you'll be successful.  Keep an eye out for behaviors that will let external forces determine your internal condition. 5 - Successful people don’t focus on self-limiting beliefs Self-limiting beliefs are those things that you believe about yourself that place limitations on your abilities. In terms of your feelings about yourself, it's important to ask, "Are they true?" Many times you'll find that they aren't. 6 - Successful people don’t let negative past experiences rule their present I wish this one wasn't the case, but excessive criticism can lead to low self-esteem, which leads to self-doubt. This is especially true in children, who don't have the capacity to see if something is true or not. You've identified the causes, but now what? Cast them from your life in six easy steps! 1 - Locate the cause of your self-doubt. Do an honest assessment about your life to determine which one it is. Be brutal about the truth, even if it hurts. 2 - Identify the toxic people in your life. These people can be obviously toxic or they can be masquerading in plain sight as your friends. If they are, say goodbye. 3 - Identify the great people and nurture them. Find the people that are doing great things for you, seek out new people you respect, and nurture the relationships with them. 4 - Say positive things to yourself. It's really important that you keep your language positive and that you reinforce the type of life you want to have through your speech. 5 - Don't compare yourself to others Don't let the path of others distract you. Don't compare the totality of your life against a manufactured version of someone's else happiness. 6 - Don't give power to what people think of you. Who cares what other people think? Inviting people to judge you won’t help. Think of this journey as a storm that you need to pass through on your way to success. Don't let self-doubt be the final word on how you'll live your life.

Our definition of success is what starts us on whatever path we choose. We want something and we embark on the path that we think will get us there. The secret is to look at success differently so you can reach your goals. The sad truth is that many of us only see success as a destination. We see achievement in terms of accumulation, all the stuff we have at the end of the race. But we all know that collecting stuff only fulfills you so much. It can't complete you. We must appreciate the journey and all of the lessons that we learn along the way. Defining success is your process, yours and yours alone. Only you can know what it means for you. And that process of finding out what success means is an important first step. Write down your definition of success on a piece of paper. Keep this definition handy. You can come back to it as often as you'd like, and you may even end up changing it further on down the road. 1. Write down your biggest goal right now. It can be anything. Envision yourself doing great things because dreams cost nothing! 2. Now break down this goal into smaller steps that you can track. A long road trip doesn't seem so long if you break it down into smaller, more manageable, chunks. Think of the saying, "A journey of a thousand miles starts with a first step." 3. Think about ways to make those chunks simpler to achieve. This is where you'll be doing the hard work. There's no such thing as an overnight success. But there are plenty of 10-year or even 30-year overnight successes. Remember that. 4. Write down daily action steps. Identify the steps that you need to start or stop doing to get yourself closer to your goal. Each action step moves you further along on your small manageable step. After a while you'll be on your way with each small step that gets you closer to your goal. 5. Follow these steps and enjoy the process. The process will take probably take longer than the achievement so learn to live in the moments and check in with yourself to see how much you're growing. Our definition of success has to serve the enjoyment of the process since that's where we'll be spending 99.9% of our lives. Be persistent with the action steps outlined above. Your life will change and you'll more easily manage your self-doubt!

There is a secret weapon against self doubt that you have at your disposal. Not only am I pointing out this important idea, but I’m including four steps below that will allow you deploy this weapon in your battle with that nagging voice of self-doubt in your head. The secret weapon is self-efficacy. Say what? I know it sounds fancy, but self-efficacy is simply the belief in your ability to succeed in specific situations. It’s the opposite of self-doubt. My self-efficacy in football is what propelled me to play my hardest no matter the team’s record. And my teammates knew who to count on for the big catch. You’ll need to cultivate that sense of strength within you and here are four ways how. 1 – Master Your Experiences Repetition is the mother of skill. Just think about the first time you do anything or go anywhere. You’re uncertain. It takes a while for you to get going. But over time, you do it a lot and then it becomes second-nature. Don’t focus on success. Focus on your reps. Break it down into small chunks and master it. 2 – Model Yourself on Other Successful People Find someone who has been to the top of the mountain and do what they do behavior-wise. If they can do it, so can you. The four-minute mile seemed impossible until one guy did it. Everything is just like that. Find a mentor or study successful people. Model yourself on them. 3 – Upgrade Your Circle of Influence You’re the average of the five closest people to you, so make sure that they are top-notch people. Notice who’s in their circle. Notice their habits and behaviors. Are they generally positive? Are they mindful of the world and their place in it? Are they thoughtful? Be sure that the people around you are positive people and making a positive impact in the world. And then let them make a positive impact on you. 4 – Master Your Emotions Your emotional state will almost always determine your success. If you’re feeling negative or defensive or emotionally compromised in some way, chances are you’re going to start questioning your abilities and that’s bad. Minimize stress whenever you can. Let go of things if they’re not important. Put the baggage down if carrying it is stressful. Maximize your self-efficacy by simply elevating your mood whenever you can. These four steps will help keep self-doubt at bay because they will improve your self-efficacy. By becoming more efficient at what you do, that self-doubt in your head will grow quieter and quieter. We know it can never go away (we don't want it to!), but you don't have to let it paralyze you. I know that many of you are destined for great things and I'm hopeful that by sharing my journey with self-doubt, you can learn from me and incorporate these elements into your life.

Have you ever found it extremely hard to stay happy through the hard times in life? I know that millions of people struggle with this all over the world and I want to help you solve it! They way I'll help you is by using a very profound system called "Ideal VS Actual". Listen to the podcast to learn about it!

Millions of people around the world have one fundamental problem that stops them from achieving their goals: THEY DON'T FINISH WHAT THEY START! It's an epidemic that plagues people of all ages. So let me ask you a question: When was the last time you actually saw something all the way through?

Discipline & productivity......those two words SHOULD go hand in hand, right? Well, it may not be that simple. Sometimes we can be extremely disciplined....but in the wrong things! This new video by Jefferson Santos will show you how to REFRAME the word "discipline" so you can maximize your productivity and enhance your results in business & in life.

I used to struggle for YEARS with these two mental traps, but when I mastered them, my life changed FOREVER. The two mental traps are "Perfection" and "Procrastination". These are KILLER. They can literally paralyze you from taking action. For so many years, I wouldn't take action because I wanted to make everything "perfect". And in doing this, I would never get anything done! What you must remember is that version ONE is better than version NONE. What has given you more trouble, procrastination or perfection?

You'll hear most personal development speakers say "You're either on the field or you're in the stands!" But, is that the best way to look at our lives? Jefferson Santos says NO! Even if you're in the stands, you're still IN THE ARENA! Listen to this podcast and let Jefferson give you some wise words about this topic.

Self-Limiting beliefs can truly DERAIL us on our path to success. Unfortunately, this is a major people for millions of people all over the world. We create these limitations in our minds that don't serve us, and we are brutally weakened because of it. In this podcast, Jefferson lets you in on exactly what to do to get rid of these thoughts for good

We are all born with 5 things that proves we are DESTINED to achieve great things in our lives! I didn't grow up successful, so I always was afraid of success. "What would it be like? Can I even do it?" These are all things that would cloud my mind. In today's podcast, I PROVE that you are designed to succeed!

One of the most important traits of successful people is that they are EXTREMELY proactive! In fact, Stephen Covey talked extensively in his book "7 habits of highly effective people"! We must always be PROACTIVE instead of REACTIVE. In today's podcast, Jefferson gives you the key distinctions to help you take yourself to the next level.

In this podcast, Jefferson goes into detail about how to stop worrying about everything in your life. He also reveals a little-known secret about worry. The secret? 92% of your worries aren't even legitimate concerns! Download the podcast to learn more!

Sometimes people can get caught up in the "applause" so much that they compromise their PERFORMANCE. Famous actor Laurence Olivier always talks about keeping the performance fresh. Every night when he’s performing, he used to peak out in the curtain and look at the audience out there. To himself, he would think, “This is not last night’s audience. This is not last night’s performance.” He always kept that present moment that he was going to re-perform again. In this podcast, Jefferson Santos shares the secrets of staying on a HIGH LEVEL of performance without getting caught up in other peoples praise or adulation.

Have you ever felt like NOT doing something? I'm talking about little things, like mowing the lawn, doing the dishes, shaving, making the bed, etc. Of course you have! We all have. In today's podcast, I want to show you how to actually find enjoyment in the little things in life, no matter what it is! There are mundane things that each of us have to do in our daily lives. I'll show you how to get rid of the "dreadfulness" of theses tasks!