Simple Life Habits

Kevin Kruse interviewed several Billionaires for his latest book on time management and he found an interesting trend. Not one billionaire operated their work for a to do list. Instead they focused on 3 primary things. Listen to this episode to discover what he found out. Links Mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

Since most of us live and work in urgency, we never take the time to step back and see the bigger issues. Instead we put out the same fires over and over again. It’s like choosing to keep blowing out those trick candles instead of dunking them into a glass of water. How many trick candles are you messing with daily? Links Mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

Want to become the most resourceful person you know? Then my encouragement to you would be to learn how to become well read. Reading good books and being able to recall the wisdom you learned is an essential skill to becoming resourceful. Links mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

Do you feel as if you are trying to keep all of the plates spinning? Work, family, friends, and life can be difficult to juggle at times. Today, I interview Jeremie Kubicek on his new book The 5 Gears. This teaching has revolutionized the way I work and live - it's that powerful. Learn more here: http://5gears.com/book/

When we say yes to everything, we fail to see what is important. Ask ten people what they use to track their to dos and you'll get ten different answers. In today's episode, I'm going to give you at least 5 reasons you should write out your daily agenda regardless of what task management system you use. Links Mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

Ninety-Five percent of the state of Idaho’s water supply comes from underground. The Big Lost River, Snake River and other rivers begin in the Rocky Mountains and collect in the Snake River Aquifer. It’s an amazing 400-mile underground water supply. You don’t see it on the surface, but it’s there. Fear reigns in most of our hearts. It controls, guides, and directs us like an underground aquifer. Here are 3 strategies you can use today to rid fear. Links mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

Are you happy with your current level of productivity? If not, I want to deliver over to you a life-changing, business-altering plan you can begin to use starting today. The one single factor that has contributed the most to my productivity is the 90-day goal setting process. If you are not accomplishing everything you'd hope to, it comes down to two reasons: clarity and focus. In today's episode, you'll learn my 3 step strategy to 90 day goal setting. Links Mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

Is there a danger in loving your work too much? It wasn’t unusual for Thomas Edison to work 20 continuous hours during a 24 hour period. Many times, his 4 hours of rest came in the form of a nap on a couch where he worked. There’s even one recorded time period in which Edison worked for 72 straight hours without rest. Today, I want to share with you 5 principles for working less and living more. Links mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

If I told you discipline and freedom go together nicely, would you believe me? If not, get ready for a mindset shift today. The truth is if you want to do great work, you are going to need both discipline and freedom. here's at least 3 practical tips you can start using today to be more productive. Links Mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

What if I told you there was a hidden danger that has the potential to destroy your dreams? It’s a subtle danger. It’s not the type of danger you anticipate when watching movies (which my son calls the “jump scare”). In this episode, I'll share with you what that danger is and 3 ways you can watch out for it. Links Mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

Have Evernote but never use it? Here are 7 practical ways I use Evernote daily. You'll learn how to stress less and get more done after this episode. Links mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

Has your life ever changed in an instant? In this episode, I share a time when my life spiraled downward suddenly. I also reveal the one thing you can do to change your dark reality into a bright future again. Links mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

Have you already given up on some of the goals you set at the beginning of the year? Well, there is one surprising reason as to why you haven't accomplished those goals. Once you understand this life-changing principle, you'll never be the same. Links mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Jeff Goins to discuss his new book, The Art of Work: A Proven Path to Discovering What You Were Meant to Do. As an entrepreneur or career professional, it's important for you to tap into your natural gifts and talents. Listen to this interview so you can begin to discover yours! Links Mentioned: Grab a FREE copy of Jeff's book here: http://artofworkbook.com/jonathan

Today, I have a brand new book that is being released on Amazon. It's called the 15 Success Traits of Pro Bloggers. For today's episode, I will read you the introduction to the book. If you'd like to read more, here's how you can get a copy: http://BloggingYourPassion.com/15

Walt Disney had a movie executive laugh out loud at his dream. Early on in his business to bring cartoon animation to the movie theaters, Disney had what felt like an opportunity of a lifetime. Through much hard work, he had negotiated an appointment with one of the largest movie industry executives at the time. What happened next surprised Walt. Links mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

Are you frustrated by the lack of progress on your goals and projects? Are you the type of person who doesn’t like to set goals because you secretly think you’re just setting yourself up for disappointment? Mark Twain was one of the most successful authors of his day. Here was his answer on how to get ahead in life. Links mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

In this episode, Jonathan shares with you an important life lesson he learned from his father at a young age. This simple life lesson will help you to gain a new perspective on how you handle both criticism and praise. Links Mentioned: 30 Day Get Productive Challenge http://JonathanMilligan.com

If it's true that what gets scheduled on the calendar gets done, then why don't we treat our to do list this way? Most of us are aware of the appointments and events on our calendar, but our to do list often collects dust on a list or software we don't review often enough. You can change that by implementing a calendar to do list. Links Mentioned: 30 Day Get Productive Challenge http://JonathanMilligan.com

What are most mornings like for you? If you work for yourself, how you start your mornings is important. In fact, how your first few hours go is how the rest of your day goes. Jonathan shares 3 tips to help you start the day productive. Links Mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

Have you ever set new goals only to abandon them a few months later? In this episode, you'll learn from New York Times Bestselling Author Michael Hyatt what the #1 secret is to finally accomplishing your biggest goals. If you'd like to watch the entire webinar I held with Michael Hyatt about goal setting, you can watch it here: http://JonathanMilligan.com/webinar-hyatt Links Mentioned: 5 Days to Your Best Year Ever Goal Setting Course http://bestyearever.me/blogpassion

What do you do when you are ready to quit? In this episode, Jonathan shares a powerful story about the making of the movie Snow White and how you can persist when the going gets tough. Links Mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

Milton Hershey. You can’t say that name without thinking about the chocolate candy bar. But there is a bigger story. While Milton spent hours upon hours perfecting milk chocolate, Henry Hershey (Milton’s dad) had a much different approach to business. Henry was always on the look out for the next big opportunity. If there is one lesson to be learned, it is this: Be a strategist, not an opportunist. Links mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

Why do smart, capable people struggle? Why do we settle for less than our best? Why do years go by and that thing we want to change about our life remains the same? It’s not lack of knowledge. Why have more information, solutions, tips, and advice we could ever hope to curate in a lifetime. The answer is in today's choices. Links Mentioned: Everfocus System http://JonathanMilligan.com/everfocus

Distractions. Delays. Interruptions. Clutter. Confusion. Overwhelm. And it’s not even 10:00 in the morning. If that describes your typical workday, let's change that. Here's 4 practical tips you can use starting today! Links Mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com/everfocus

Why are we so busy? In this episode, Jonathan walks through 3 steps on how to create a life you don't need to escape from. If you'd like access to the 5-page PDF, you can download it here: http://JonathanMilligan.com/escape

What are your preferred work styles? What is your preferred management style? Whether you realize it or not you gravitate toward them. Do you know what they are? We all have different approaches to the way we go about our work. Links Mentioned: 30 Day Get Productive Challenge http://JonathanMilligan.com

Do you want to find more meaningful work? The you have to learn how to put more of who you are into what you do. Listen to Jonathan as he shows you how. Links Mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

"I'm not a risk taker, and yet I really want to build my own business." That was the flavor of a recent conversation I had with a coaching client. They are risk averse and it is keeping them from really going for it! Have you been there? Maybe you have been dreaming about starting your own business for awhile now, but for some reason you haven't passed go and you're definitely not collecting $200. Links Mentioned: 30 Day Get Productive Challenge http://jonathanmilligan.com

Finding your dream job appears to be harder than ever before. Is it really possible? Yes! Jonathan shows you how but it is probably not the method you'd expect. Links: http://jonathanmilligan.com

We often follow a career path based on the money it will provide us. What many people have discovered is that money won't feel your purpose bucket. Doing meaningful work goes way beyond your W-2. links: http://JonathanMilligan.com

Staying motivated during a job search can be the hardest thing in the world to do. Yet, it is so important that you walk in confident to each and every job interview. How do you do that? Jonathan shares some practical ways of how. Links Mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

Is creating work you love possible? Yes! But it starts by asking the right questions. Jonathan shares with us four questions you must ask to find fulfilling work. Links Mentioned: The EverFocus System for Creatives http://JonathanMilligan.com/everfocus

A favorite activity of many vactioners is to read. In this episode, Jonathan shares with you a powerful reason as to why you should not take a book on your next vacation. Links Mentioned: 30 Day Get Productive Challenge http://JonathanMilligan.com

Money alone will not fill your purpose bucket. Yet, many of us choose a career based on money. If you have lost your purpose in your work, here are 3 powerful ways to get that purpose back! Links Mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

Are you bored at work? Is your day filled with unispiring work? Jonathan shares 7 powerful reasons it might be time to move on. Links Mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

Do you have a side business you'd love to get off the ground? If so, you are probably struggling with how to spend time building it. Jonathan shares his work for yourself first strategy in this episode. Links Mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

We live at the most amazing time in human history. We can start and run a successful business with very little overhead. Jonathan shares with you how you can start a portable business on the side. Links Mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

Want to be twice as productive in just 7 days? Employ these 7 simple tips and you'll get there! Links Mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

Is happiness really a choice? Jonathan explores this concept in depth and gives you 4 powerful reasons to believe so. Links mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

Many of us are consumed by our work. We take it home with us. We take it to bed with us. We are never without it. What you need is to build a sanctuary from your work. A place classified as a no work zone. Jonathan shares with you how in this episode. Links mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

Do you feel stuck today? If so, here are a few ways around, through, over or under that situation you are facing today. Links mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

Are you a workaholic? If so, I want to share a few surprising secrets you may not know about that will allow you to work less and accomplish more. Links mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

If there is one single truth that governs my business, it is to start before I am ready. Clarity often comes from movement. Let me show you how. Links mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

Have you ever said once I learn a bit more, I’ll get started. There comes a time when you need to draw the line in the sand of your life and decide that’s it. A time when you stop trying to learn everything and do something. Here's what I did... Links Mentioned: Free Audiobook Download http://AudibleTrial.com/Habits

Did you know that when standing still a single block of wood can stop a locomotive from moving forward? My question for you today is simple: “What’s your block of wood?” What’s keeping you from moving forward? In fact, What’s keeping you from moving forward might surprise you. Your obstacle may not be as big as you think. Links Mentioned: Free Audio Book Download http://AudibleTrial.com/Habits

Can I share a secret with you? Become the most resourceful person you know and your life will change. I know it sounds like a big promise, but take a moment and look at the most influential people you know. You’d more than likely categorize them as resourceful. Here's how you can become a more resourceful person. Links Mentioned: Free Audiobook Download http://AudibleTrial.com/Habits

While cleaning out our garage one day this past week, my wife said to me: ‘I’d like for us to just eliminate the “what if’s and “the one day’s." That was the key to totally eliminating the clutter at our house. Links Mentioned: Free Audiobook Download http://AudibleTrial.com/Habits

How does your thinking grow? Does it grow more negative or more positive? Which sounds better? Why am I always tired or what can I do this week to boost my energy? Why am I drowning in debt or what can I do to boost my income? Why do things never seem to go my way or what is going right in my life right now? Learn the habit of asking better questions. Your internal questions direct your focus. Shifting your focus alone, will change your emotions and feelings. Links mentioned: Free Audio Book Download http://AudibleTrial.com/Habits

What do you do when what you want to do and what you actually do don’t line up? Have you ever felt that way before? Why do I keep repeating the same destructive behaviors? Why do I choose to be selfish, when we should be loving? Why do I choose to eat unhealthy, only to feel awful 30 minutes later? Why do we choose to live stressed, when Jesus promises us rest? I think it comes down to this one main principle. Links Mentioned: Free Audio Book Download http://AudibleTrial.com/Habits

I love to read and research about time management. There isn’t a time management book that I have not picked up and at least looked through. I have seen every technique and idea that is out there. The law that I am about to share with you today is by far the most profound principle that I think I have ever read regarding time management. Links mentioned: Free Audio Book Download http://AudibleTrial.com/Habits