Success Life Radio with Eric G. Reid

Your dream determines your goals. Your goals map out your actions. Your actions create results. And the results bring you success. So how do you get started? Just follow this ROADMAP. 1) RECOGNIZE YOUR DREAMS It all starts with a dream. What’s yours? It’s the thing we were born to do. 2) OBSERVE YOUR STARTING PLACE How far are you from your dream? Don’t get discouraged, some people traveled a long way to get to their destination and you can make it. 3) ARTICULATE A STATEMENT OF PURPOSE Success is knowing your purpose in life, growing to reach your maximum potential, and sowing seeds that benefit others. 4) MOVE INTO ACTION “Thinking is easy, acting is difficult, and to put one’s thoughts into action is the most difficult thing in the world.” - poet Joann Wolfgang von Goethe 5) ADJUST YOUR PLANS  “My greatest concern is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with your failure.” - Abraham Lincoln 6) POINT TO SUCCESS AND CELEBRATE Celebrate when you make a milestone. You deserve it! When I reach a new goal or see new growth in myself I will celebrate by... ? MY 1-on-1 COACHING PROGRAM: APPLY to learn more: https://calendly.com/ericgreid/30min ? NEWSLETTER: https://www.ericgreid.com/subscribe ? EMAIL: Eric@EricGReid.com ? INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/EricGReid ? FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/EricGreid  

Want to break through procrastination and enhance your productivity? Here are five methods I've used regularly to get in the zone and let ideas start flowing. 1. Make Micro-commitments - Momentum generates motivation. 2. Walk Before Working - Walking has been shown to enhance creativity. Since momentum generates motivation, the physical movement gets you into a state of action. 3. Become Inspired - Reading can spur your mind with fresh ideas when you ask, "How would I put that into my own words? 4. Work Through Fears and Uncertainty - Fears and uncertainty are many times at the root of procrastination. There can be fear of failure, fear of wasting time, uncertainty about what you're wanting to accomplish leading to indecision, and more. 5. Use Accountability - Add accountability by telling people when your project will be complete and offer them something if it isn't done. I used to offer friends $20 if I didn't get a done by a particular date. Which of these will you begin to implement now? Looking for a coach that can help you succeed and hold you accountable?  Book at call today - > https://calendly.com/ericgreid/30min    

Do you have your eye on medal-worthy success? Do you want to live life at the next level? Here are 5 qualities Olympic athletes look for in a great coach. If you are looking for your own breakthrough, keep these in mind as you seek your own coach and support system. 1) GOAL-ORIENTATED A coach knows short-term goals are just as important as long-term ones 2) MOTIVATION When you feel  giving up, your coach is there to instill confidence and pick you back up. 3) HONEST The tough conversations are often the ones that lead to the most change. 4) COMMUNICATION A coach can’t do their job properly if you aren’t able to communicate with them. Having a coach who asks questions, gives feedback and checks in on your progress is critical to your success. 5) PREPARATION If you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail. A great coach will make sure you are properly prepared in order to meet your goals READY TO HIRE YOUR SUCCESS COACH - CONTACT ME_ https://calendly.com/ericgreid/30min 5) PREPARATION

Develop others for leadership is really about equipping others to lead EQUIPPERS ... model, mentor & empower Equipping is an ongoing process of leading, teaching done daily.  10 Steps to develop and equip excellent leaders  1) Develop a personal relationship 2) Share your 3) Ask for 4) Set goals for growth 5) Communicate the fundamentals 6) Perform the 5-Step process of training people (model mentor, monitor, motivate, multiple) 7) Give the BIG THREE (responsibility, authority, accountability) 8) Give them the tools they need 9) Check on them systematically. 10) Meet periodically for equipping  

4 Steps to Create  A Powerful of  Brand Message Many marketers get very confused with their branding  social platforms, their , and even within products. It’s hard for people to tell that they’re getting products from the same person or brand because nothing is consistent. It can  to your ideal audience and even more confusing to your actual customers. I'm not talking necessarily about fonts and colors here. Rather, I'm talking about... The Power of One Clear Direct Powerful Message When you are developing your brand, it’s important to know the answers to the following 4 questions and to look at them every time you create anything.  Find out the 4 questions as you listen to todays Success Life Radio    

When things are piling up, back logging, and there is more work to be done than you have time and staff to do it, you are going to pay one of the 4 following costs: The Cost of Missing Out – You’re going to have to turn down some of the opportunities in front of you. And you’ll have to risk missing out on something by just saying no altogether and crossing it off your list of projects.The Cost of Hiring More Staff – You need to invest money into bringing on more people to help you do all of the work that you’re creating.The Cost of Doing it Yourself – You will have to pick up the slack personally on the things that your team can’t get to and do some of those things yourself. This is typically the most expensive option because you’re either paying someone else to do something at their rate of pay or you’re paying yourself to do it at yours.The Cost of Waiting – You can choose to be okay with the project or task being delayed until your team completes the existing things in the queue and has the necessary capacity to take on these additional items. This is also known as patience – and very few people today have any. What is important to realize, whether you like it or not, is that when you are overwhelmed you’re always going to pay one of these 4 costs. It can feel hopeless when you’re overwhelmed and there is more to get to than you can ever possibly do, but that’s just a feeling. The reality is that you are very much in control. You have 4 choices. And you are capable of making any of the 4 choices… but you will have to choose one. So make your choice and be okay with it. Because what you do not want is the cost of extra stress and feeling helpless.

“What do I do if I don’t have a specific goal? What will it mean for my life if I don’t have clarity about what I’m supposed to be doing? What if I’m still searching for meaning?” It’s been said that if you find your WHY you’ll discover the HOW. But for people they have a hard time finding their WHY. So here are 20 WHAT questions that might help you find your WHY. What amount of money do you want to make?What places would you like to visit in the world?What type of job would you like to do each day?What would your perfect day look like in terms of how you spent your time and what you were doing?What are the characteristics of your perfect spouse?What do you want to look like?What do you want to give back to the world?What do you want to be known for?What are the things you believe in most?What people can help you get to where you want to go?What are the things you would like to have?What are the most exciting things you’d like to try?What events would you like to go to?What type of house do you want to have?What people would you like to meet?What amount of money do you want to have at retirement?What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail?What things would have to happen in order to accomplish that huge dream?What do you want people to think of when they think of you?What people do you want to spend most of your time with?

Here’s what I ask when an opportunity comes my way: What could go wrong and am I willing to accept the consequences if it does?Does this make sense, or am I trying to make sense out of it?Am I prepared to do this?Do I increase or decrease my options by waiting?When is the best time to make the right decision? Here’s something else I know: Today you’re being presented with an opportunity you don’t want to miss. I want to invite you to join me for a free Discover Success Coaching   Don’t settle for average and leave nothing on the table. Join me now and we’ll take the journey together. Click Here to sign up for Discover Success Coaching        

To grow to our full potential, we have to be in the right environment. Growth thrives in favorable conditions. You and I grow the most when we surround ourselves with people and opportunities conducive to our development. What does a good growth environment look like? 1) A place where others are ahead of me. 2) A place where I’m continually challenged. 3) A place where my focus is forward. 4) A place where the atmosphere is affirming Follow me on social media @ericgreid  Or www.ericgreid.com 5) A place where I wake up excited. 6) A place where failure isn’t my enemy. 7) A place where others are growing.  

You want to have more courage and be more confident. You want to walk into a room and feel comfortable starting a conversation. You want to be brave and start that project or apply for that dream job. Whatever it is, you’ve got something you want to do, and you want the confidence to do it. But I’m going to tell you something, and it’s probably going to surprise you. Confidence is overrated. It’s not nearly as important as you think. Today I’m talking about why confidence is overrated and what is ten times more important.  So when we talk about wanting to feel more confident, most of us want this. We want that certainty and self-assurance mentioned in the definition. But here’s the thing. Certainty? We want to know that the next step is "safe". Well, guess what 99.9% of the time it's not. Why? Because of it being a new thing we are dong based on the need to get it done and the commitment we made to start.  So maybe you should stop thinking so much about confance and think about the necessarity of oyou "just doing it"

Today I want to talk about Align Yourself To Success I have had to do a lot of belief shifting on the idea of “achieving” and "success" and what that meant for me. In the world I grew up in, I was conditioned to want more, have more and be more. This constant energy of more created a sense that who I was and what I had was somehow not enough. Therein lies the “achievement” trap that was killing me, the never-ending hamster wheel I found myself running on which was exhausting and unfulfilling.   I started to ask myself "What would it look like if we changed the hamster wheel analogy and replaced it with a path a journey?" That was when I started thinking about building a Life of Success and learning to live in Alignment.  Guess what  I now feel calmer and more excited about walking that path and feeling energized and excited to see what is up ahead while enjoying the view along the journey.   Join me on the Success Life radio episode as I talk about Achievement vs. Alignment Learn more about Eric G Reid  at www.ericgreid.com  Follow with @ericgreid    

Bethany Clemenson is a long-time dream chaser. She spent years in a corporate role building teams, mentoring leaders, and leading change management to create and sustain company culture. Her background as a nurse, senior living professional, corporate culture trainer, and business developer led her to discover her passion for helping others lead, live, and love well. Bethany coaches individuals and teams, conducts group learning, administers assessments in sales, personal growth, and communication. She also speaks to organizations on personal growth & development, mindset, leadership, and success.      

What does the word commitment suggest? It usually evokes a strong sense of intention and focus. It typically is accompanied by a statement of purpose or a plan of action. Very often, we utilize this word in regard to proclamations we may make about the seriousness of our relationships. For example, “I’m in a committed relationship,” or “I’m completely committed to this relationship.” In such circumstances, what exactly are we saying?  The difficulty is that we’re making promises about behaviors and outcomes, but ignoring the process necessary to achieve those goals.  If we are seeking a Life of Success we need to first understand Commitment and then Understand the cost of that Commitment.  

Join us as we talk about “Overcoming the fear yourself through social media” Learn how to sell yourself by sharing your personal brand through social media.” Phil Is a speaker, sales expert, corporate sales trainer, and small business coach. Phil trains his clients on the power of connection, leveraging the reach of social media, combined with the deeply personal work of nurturing 1:1 relationships, growing profitable long-term clients, transforming businesses and boosting revenue.  

  Who wants to be happy? Well, who doesn't? After a coaching session this morning, it struck me that when we focus on chasing our wants, our level of happiness actually drops. The more we focus on what we don't have, the more deprived we feel. After all, inherent in the meaning of "wanting" is not having, and you cannot feel fulfilled while you focus on what you lack. That is a fundamental principle of all spiritual thinking. So, here's the fix: If you want to be happy, be grateful for what you have. Focus on that. First  Then start to ask yourself - what is it I "want" about this thing or experience? What will happen if I pass on it? We have all had that experience that we wanted something so badly that all things stoped until we acquired it ... only to be disappointed.  

Todays Fun Friend Friday guest is  Kevin McNeil https://www.thetwelveproject.com/about About Kevin McNeil Kevin McNeil is an author, motivational speaker and empowerment coach. He is the owner of a motivational speaking company called Believe. The company specializes in empowering abuse victims to recover their true authentic selves and live out their life's purpose. With over ten years of experience in public speaking and motivating crowds throughout the United States, he is an energetic and powerful speaker. Kevin shares his personal story of overcoming abuse to motivate people toward living out their dreams. Kevin has been hired to speak with numerous organizations including, A Friends House, Chris Kids, Georgia Department of Family and Children Services, and Georgia Network to End Sexual Assaults. He has also facilitated workshops at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center to train Sexual Assault Nurses (S.A.N.E). Kevin has traveled to Macon Georgia where he conducted child safety workshops for the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church (CME). He continues to offer his child safety workshops at churches throughout Atlanta, Georgia. Kevin is a Special Victims Detective in DeKalb County, Georgia. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Biblical Studies and a Master's of Divinity Degree from the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

Learning to live with those Expectations  We live our lives trying to fulfill expectations, both our own and others'. Sometimes, they can be daunting, but ignoring them won't make them go away. You need to learn how to deal with them and rise to the challenge. It's important to note that expectations aren't the same as targets. Your target might be to get straight A's or 10 clients this week but don't let that also be your expectation. We all have expectations in our lives: what we want out of life and who we want to become. I believe one of the keys to happiness lies within the management of your expectations of people and circumstances. ? MY 1-on-1 COACHING PROGRAM: APPLY to learn more: https://calendly.com/ericgreid/30min  

Have you ever had a feeling that there is more to life? That feeling that creeps over as you face another traffic-filled commute, or sit in the endless pickup line at school. Well, all have heard the expression time is short live each moment. But How? How do we live fully into the space between our first breath and our last? Author Jess A Cruz will share with us form his newly released book, — LIVE YOUR DASH — Discovering the 8 F’s to Freedom Live Your Dash explores the idea of living your dash. Your dash is that time from when you take your first breath until your last. You know that dash we have seen on tombstones. ? NEWSLETTER: https://www.ericgreid.com/subscribe ORDER THE BOOK ->   directly from the author     

"You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with".' Jim Rohn This quote is one of the often used quotes in personal development. It is supposed to keep reminding us over and over again. That I am the average of the five people I spend the most time with. Others around myself determine how I think, how I act, and ultimately how successful I will be. But what would happen if I wanted to be above the average of the five people I spend the most time with? What would it take me to move to the next level and who would I need to know and how would I get to know them?  That is what todays Success Life Radio is all about  . #personaldevelopment #professionaldevelopment #JohnCMaxwell #jmt #leadership #ENTREPRENEUR #business #life #success #ericgreid #coach #coaching MY 1-on-1 COACHING PROGRAM: APPLY to learn more: https://calendly.com/ericgreid/30min    

 A person with high confidence will be really competent and a person with high competency will have real confidence. Ideally everyone should focus on both and perform every task in life with maximum confidence and competence. Both can be enhanced with the help of positive self affirmations and by doing really challenging and tough tasks. Confidence is the self belief that you can perform whereas Competence is your real capacity of performing. There's a famous quote, which is really true, on confidence by an unknown author. It says ‘Confidence is like a muscle: the more you use it, the stronger it gets’. No human being will work hard at anything unless they believe that they are working for competence — William Glasser.

This is the podcast edition of a live interview with my guest Kip Roth on Success Life Live Fun Friend Friday  Kip is a personal-development, motivational, inspirational speaker and business coach who has spoken to audiences ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to civic groups. Kip has had multiple television, radio and print appearances, including Good Morning America and USA Today. Kips ability to motivate and inspire comes not only from him overcoming the challenges of being born fingerless, with severely deformed arms and hands but from his commitment to push past the perceived limits and achieve success as an Olympic Downhill skier, Attorney, and Business Owner. Kip is a two-time Silver Medalist at the Paralympics and World Disabled Ski Championships and a four-time National Disabled Ski Champion. Kip has also litigated for one of the largest law firms in the country, served as Labor Counsel and Director of Alternative Dispute Resolution for a Fortune 20 company. Was the lead Plaintiff’s Counsel on multiple class action law suites, where Kip represented over 56 million disabled Americans against Fortune 500 companies to change discriminatory practices. As a lawyer, Kip received numerous awards for his advocacy, drafted legislation for Senator James Jeffords for introduction into the US Senate, and created the Florida ADA Notice Program ensuring that every Florida business received notice of their obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act If that was not enough to make a mother proud. Kip decided to try his hand at real estate investment and sales and became one of the Top 3% of Real Estate agents in the state of Utah. Kip now trains and coaches for the #1 Real Estate Coaching Company in the country. Conducting thousands of coaching calls to hundreds of clients across the country on building and operating profitable, predictable real estate business.  

There have been times in my life – as I reflect upon it I am sad to say– that I have been a coward. But then there have been other times, more in comparison I am proud to say, when I have risen to the challenge, learned from my mistakes, and stood up to fight like a "man". Becoming a dad has reinforced the fight within me. And what fight might that be? The fight for both mine and my family’s future. The fight to fulfill my destiny. The fight to pull out of this life as much potential as I possibly can. The fight for goodness. The fight for the truth. The fight for excellence. The fight for wealth. The fight for health. The fight for yet unfulfilled dreams. What are you willing to fight for? You know it will not be easy.

René Michele is an unforgettable force, audacious, persistent, and committed to living a life fuelled by purpose. She founded her first startup, Career Path Resumes in 2017 and 2018 launched Renemichele.com. René is a passionate writer, coach, speaker, mentor, and mother, driven by an unshakable fortitude to empower, equip, and support female survivors of childhood sexual abuse People need people. Every one of us needs someone to encourage and guide us along the journey of discovering our self-worth and value. Please join us this Friday for Fun Friend Friday and start your journey of Success.

What does it mean to be truly all-in? We say things like “I am all in on this one” or I am leaving nothing on the sidelines” or “this is all or nothing time”. I had made the statement the other day to a friend battling cancer that it sounded like she had to learn to “surrender all”. Which is what sparked this idea of what is “ALL”. I know what all means but what I started to think about is what does it look like when you really go all in for a dream and idea a desire.  

Getting Lost In Thought So I Can Find Myself I have been thinking a lot about getting lost and what it means: in action, in thought, in physical space. To me, there is no other way to lose yourself that is so satisfying as letting your thoughts take you where they want. And there is no better place to do this than in a plush armchair, overlooking the ocean or a long walk alone.  I find there is no better time than before anyone has woken up. What is it about immersing oneself in nature that commands a sort of forced poetic narration? Would I have compared the sun to a shy but attention-hungry child had I been seated indoors?  Have you ever considered the abundance of matter around us? The wind and the birds and the soil and the trees and the sand and the stone that engulfs us. It’s hard to not fathom the earth’s vastness until you are no longer mining your memory to create a solution to the 1000 problems that race around in it.  Talke time to get lost in Time and find your Yourself 

One Arm But Not Unarmed - Suzan Nguyen My guest today shares her journey of moving from Bitter to Better. Suzan Nguyening is a Life Coach helping people overcome adversity, Speaker, and Author of ‘One Arm But Not Unarmed’. Suzan experienced a life altering event after a traumatic car accident.  In waking up from this near-death experience, she was introduced to her new self, with the loss of her right arm.  While re-learning how to accomplish basic life tasks, she also experienced re-learning to live life.  Emotionally, she ventured into a very dark place, one that left her hopeless, bitter and vulnerable. Until one day- she decided to take her life experience and #bebetter instead of bitter. With the help of those around her, Suzan coached herself out of that bitter place. She learned how to create joy from within and began helping others do the same.  Her mission in life became clear- to help others turn adversities into advantages. Suzan has completed coaching classes at Institute of Excellence in Professional Coaching and continues to stay educated about her passion- Positive Psychology.  She has launched her own coaching practice by the name of BBnB Coaching. (be better, not bitter).  Suzan is also certified in ‘Happiness’ and considers herself a Happiness Chief Encouragement Officer. Suzan continues to spread her #bebetter message through her speaking engagements and by giving back to the community through volunteer efforts. ** Several technology issues seem to have tried to get in the way but we pushed forward ..enjoy this two-part Fun Friend Friday Sometimes things just keep rolling downhill and sometimes things just roll. Today we just rolled with all the odd little issues 

There are times in our life when we completely lose hope and feel like we’re stranded on a road to nowhere. We’ve been drained and rejected and we’re withdrawn. And there’s no way around that. So what do you do in times like these? Do you take a Leap Of Faith? Or you build a Bridge Of Faith? At such times, the dilemma of taking chances or not really messes with us. To be wanting to just take a step forward in  faith, even without knowing if there’s any fallback option or not.  that is what separates the ordinary life from the life of success.  So how do we find that faith? Where do we place that faith?  

In this case "IT" is everything in life. This entails the good, the bad, the sad, the disappointments and all situations in between. On top of this, what if you believed that all of these events "just happened" were placed in your path. The idea that we somehow are not part of the effect of our actions is false.  Anything and everything we are experiencing right now is a direct result of our early thoughts and actions  We all want to live the best life we possibly can. Some of us feel tied down by our circumstances, and most of us have resigned to the fact that we’ll never be multimillionaires. But that doesn’t mean each of us as individuals can’t make the absolute most out of what we were given. Nothing will ever come to you if you only wish it to be true. If we want to live fulfilled lives, we have to know that we deserve it, then go earn it. Nothing will just happen .. and if you want something food to happen focus on making it happen.

Mark 'Ski' Struczewski is known as Mister Productivity. I help teams and individuals conquer distractions. He is a speaker, coach, and podcaster and with an obsession to teach people how to get more done. As Mark said after my spot on his show "Thank you again for speaking on my Podcast. You provided a very energizing and engaging conversation that both my business mind and personal growth centered audience could joy and learn from it was absolutely refreshing to learn some “real life” tips that anyone can implement immediately in both our personal and professional lives. I have received nothing but positive feedback from our listeners and look forward to connecting again with you in the future." Hope you enjoy. 

Inviting my friends to listen to this rebroadcast  interview with Eric G Reid and Jennifer McClure Spurgeon on her journey with the "C word." She is a strong, brilliant, resilient, graceful, determined lady and has had her second bout with Cancer and today is "Cancer Free." Cancer has penetrated the lives of most people in the world, some on the sidelines, while many on the frontlines. To my cancer surviving friends I embrace you, your strength, your courage and grace as you conquer or have conquered the "C" in YOU!!! We will all be waiting to see you get stronger and stronger each and every day Jennifer!!! Hopi Sterkte!!! 

Today I decided to answer a few Questions from my listeners. If you should have a question please send it to eric@ericgreid.com  Questions for today's Q&A are: What is your definition of Success? Can you be Successful and not earn a "six-figure" income? Should I work on my strengths or weaknesses?  What's the difference between a coach and a therapist? From time to time I want to stop and answer a few questions from you the listener So here we go I hope you enjoy today's Q&A     

FUN FRIEND FRIDAY  Bob Kittridge is Owner of Kittridge Connection, Inc. His passion is working with people who are stuck at their current level of success. He guides them on a journey of discovering and defining a vision for the next level of success. As the guide, he assists to create alignment with the beliefs needed to achieve that vision. We all get stuck  We all have obstacles we need to get past to live our life of success How is a choice 

This is a replay of a live interview my guest, Barbara Leigh.  What does "I love you unconditionally" mean?  Today we are talking about the power of unconditional love with a twist  Tune in and get some ?? and give some ??  #ericgreid #success #love Post live notes: This lesson on unconditional love was amazing as Barbara shared her journey from a very dark personal place to reaching towards hope and finding so many gifts of forgiveness and unconditional love along the way. What is "unconditional love"? Listen to how Barbara teaches it and you will see you are surrounded by love all the time.

"Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is you-er than you. Shout aloud, I am glad to be what I am. Thank goodness I'm not a ham, or a clam, or a dusty old jar of gooseberry jam. I am what I am, what a great thing to be. If I say so myself, happy everyday to me!" ? Dr. Seuss Imagine that two books about you have just been published. The first raves about you and your work. It claims that you are a Divine gift. In it, you have been showered in praise, and encourages you to chase a dream and live in your success.  The second proclaims that you are a complete idiot and a blight upon this world. It insults you and dismisses your work as a waste of time. It encourages people to completely ignore you. Which of those two books would get more of your energy and attention?

Imagination is a wonderful thing. I love dreaming of trips I’ll make or people I’ll meet. Most of us use imagination in one way or another every day. We imagine what our future might be. As children we often spend time in imaginary worlds, dreaming that we are riding on spaceships or living in castles or showing off to our friends. Images flood our minds all the time and we get caught up in them. We also can and often do imagine disasters and get caught up in those images. What will happen if I lose my keys? What will happen if the pipe bursts and everything gets wet? What will happen if I back the car up and hit a post? The thing is we are in control of those imaginary worlds .. so what would happen "if ......"?  

Join me today for a great FUN FRIEND FRIDAY with Photographer and Author Liz Acar. Liz's new book You Are Loved; An Inspired, Meditative Visual Journey has been described as a breath of fresh air, filled warm relaxing images take you to a place of peace and serenity. We talk about finding joy after a loved ones death and learning how to remain open to hope when everything feels lost.  Post live notes  ContactLizNow@gmail.com  https://lizacar.com So much shared about how to move forward after those big setbacks in life

Many of my clients have heard me say, “Hope is not a strategy!” Now, don’t get me wrong – I love a strong sense of hope. I find it awe-inspiring. But hope without work will only get you so far in the real world. So how do we build a business based on passion and not fall into the Hope Only Trap? Check out today's Success Life Live Facebook edition. Today I share with you a few idea on why hope will not work long term when we are createing a chnage in your life ornad our businesses  #ericgreid #success #life #business #hope

“The first step toward greatness is to be honest.” Proverb Humble Honesty Is the starting point of success Honesty is not just about telling the truth. It’s about being real with yourself and others about who you are, what you want, and what you need to live your most authentic life. Honesty promotes openness, empowers us, and enables us to develop consistency in how we present the facts. Honesty sharpens our perception and allows us to observe everything around us with clarity. The opposite of honesty is deception — or lying. The worst type of lying we practice, in order to deceive, is when we lie to ourselves. We start messing around with our concept of morality, right and wrong, as well as our dreams and desires. When we lie, we are trying to excuse or misrepresent my shortcomings or to compensate for something.  Success, for me, is not quantified in terms of dollars, sales, or the number of Facebook followers. Particularly not the latter! I value success in terms of character, self-awareness, honesty, emotional intelligence, and hard work. How we treat ourselves, others, and how we use our talents to improve the lives of others. The Challange for today Start today, first, by being as honest as you can with yourself. Be honest about your thoughts, words, actions, and wants. Then think about your interaction with society and your relationships. Are you letting people know your true self? If not, what are you afraid of?  

My guest today, Tameka L Williamson created BLAZEUp Youth Leadership Program to equip youth with transferrable leadership skills that position them to be great and have a viable future. Life is full of transitions and there are certain challenges that come with each transition.  If youth are not properly skilled and equipped the transition can be difficult. Think about the various transitions our youth go through. The transition from infancy to being a toddler; from Pre-K to Kindergarten; from Pre-Teen to Teenager; from the middle to high school; high school to college; and college to career. Join me for this live call about developing tomorrows leaders and equipping them for success.  

What has been the greatest disappointment in your life? Depending on the circumstances this could be a difficult question to answer!  I have had many disappointments, like the majority of people, have, and I agree that we can learn from all the experiences we have got in life and that the accomplishments, as well as the disappointments, make us better and stronger able to deal with many distinctive situations. When I was recently asked about this on a recent podcast discussing overcoming failure I had to pause for a moment and think. Not what you want on a radio show ..... silence. What came next is the answer that I say on today's Success Life live radio show.  Enjoy. 

Welcome to Fun Friend Friday With Guest #Jake Jake Cusack is a member of the John Maxwell Team And Generation Zer Today Jake and I talk about leadership and the next generation. And the role of leadership now and moving forward Post Live updates: I understand that his might be a bit long I promise you it is worth listening to. Jake openly and honestly talks about what his generation is starving for from us as leaders and adults. His perspective on how we can REALLY create change in our schools and communities is honest and clear. Jake may be a soon to be 12-year old that loves hockey but he is also a leader and a voice for his peers. My advice listen once than listen again with kids in your life and let it be a conversation starter.  

Success is an abstract concept, almost as difficult to define as it is to achieve. To make matters worse, in our world of ultra-connectedness and changing priorities, the traditional path of success is changing all the time. Was it a successful year? What is a successful week or for that matter a successful day? Do you feel as though you accomplished what you wanted at the end of each day? Where did you fall short? And perhaps most importantly, how can you make tomorrow even more successful? In order to build a life of success, we have to start out seeking success. Not success in the sense of that end of life big gold watch with a nice retirement package. Instead we have to look at each day as an opportunity to create  Sucesss.  

Are you struggling to turn your business into a PROFITABLE Business? Did you start a Dream Business that is turning into a nightmare?  Are you feeling lost in the "just another one" market?  If you silently said yes to any of these then be here tomorrow for Fun Friend Friday Join us for Fun Friend Friday with Jill Ann Anderson Today we deep dive into adding the element of profit to your passion based business. Building your business has to focus on building a profitable business if you want to impact the world This is a live teaching of finding your passion and converting that into a marketable message that will move you from a Hobbist to Bussiness Builder

Today lesson is on Saying your Wrong .. Also another drop-in lesson for the Director of Marketing with the John Maxwell Team Jill Ann Anderson. We have talked about What makes you cry  What makes you laugh (joyfully) Today we talk about What makes you dream  As part of building the foundation for Creating a lifestyle branded PROFITABLE Business Success Life Lesson It started as a conversation, turned into a debate, and somehow became a discussion about which one of you is absolutely right about everything and which one of you is a fool, discredited on every front. How did this happen?  This “winner-takes-all, loser-still-pays” mindset is appearing everywhere The pattern shows up in wars, elections, keeping up with the Joneses, gambling, investing, and even informal arguments. We invest, and then, having invested, are unwilling to let go. We’re willing to pay almost anything to keep from losing, but so will our competitors, which only increases both sides’ investment and unwillingness to surrender it all. We have to learn to accept being wrong as a process of growth  

Today Jill Ann Anderson Drops in for more of #JillWeek to share more ideas on how to build your lifestyle based business for success and profit.We talk about building the bridge between what makes us cry and what brings us joy and how our clients want someone to guide them over that bridge. What is your Mindset  What is your Message  What is your Marketing  Where are you in the story Celebrate the small things BIG  When we don’t notice the small things and take the time to celebrate them, they get overshadowed by all of the negatives that your mind picks up. As humans, we are naturally pessimistic and doubtful. It is a lot easier to go through the motions every day than to take a leap of faith. You need to celebrate the small things because you need to stop being your own worst critic and start being your biggest fan. The mind is a powerful thing, and with yourself on your side, you can outsmart that little devil on your shoulder whispering doubt in your ear.  

Does your organization have shared core values? No, not the stated values that may be written on a website, posted on walls, and recited to new hires. Well, maybe those, but only if the stated principles truly permeate the organization’s identity, define culture, shape leaders’ decisions, and guide day-to-day behavior for every organization member. Shared core values have long-lasting effects on the way people do work. Stated values, however, are often overlooked. Shared core values are a powerful asset. They have a positive impact on people’s attitudes and behaviors. Organizations may be your workplace or your family the little league or your golf buddies. THe fact is each of us needs to have a set of core value and a tribe that best reflects those values in order for us to behave in a way that allows us to succeed.  

Jill Ann Anderson is the Director of Marketing at the John Maxwell Team and all this week she is dropping -in to teach us how to build a purpose/passion based business and lifestyle from our playbook.  Today she covered understanding  Mindset - Message and Marketing and then gave us the homework assignment of tapping into our passions with the question "What makes you cry?" "Why?" To have a successful business we have to operate from our passion in order to connect to others.  Tune in and be ready to take notes  

Does your current morning routine consist of hitting the snooze button four times and walking out the door five minutes later as you put on your shoes and eat a protein bar, all while checking email on your phone? From that point on, our entire day can feel like we're always trying to rush and catch up, never really feeling on top of our game or very productive. We can do better! Many of us are busy, have a lot of responsibilities and obligations, and often feel strapped for time. Having a great morning routine can make all the difference in being productive, achieving goals, feeling organized, and doing all of this with confidence. Creating a Heatly Morning Habits is not focused on who can accomplish the most or check off more boxes than everyone else, it is about allowing yourself to begin your day with confidence, peace, and a positive attitude. 

Is it time to Ferris Bueller? Pulling a Bueller is my term for; Play hooky (verb): Skipping school, missing classes, taking an extended lunch, skipping out of work for the day/afternoon just to have fun. Do things that do not feel like work. Eat ice cream. Or Rice Dream. Do headstands. Walk barefoot. Watch old movies. Read a book cover to cover. Don't answer the phone. Go hiking without a plan. Go visit a dog shelter, and walk the dogs. Watch the sunset. Drink a margarita. Or two. Get a pedicure. Go on a date. Write a poem. Do karaoke. Cook. Order take-out. Volunteer at the homeless shelter. Play with a frisbee. Sit under a tree. Get lost in a bookstore. Write a thank you note and a love letter. Whatever it is, do things that do not feel heavy. Do things that are not chores or work. Do not respond to work emails or stalk someone on Facebook or scrub the toilet… unless scrubbing the toilet brings you joy. If that is the case, please text me: I have plenty of joy to be had here at my house.  

Thank you for joining me today for this podcast and brief guided mindfulness meditation to cultivate joy. Although it may not always feel like it, joy can be your choice rather than a condition of if something happens or if you get something, then you experience joy. For today, let go of the “I’ll be happy when…” mindset. See your joy as available to you just on the other side of a door, you simply need to open it and let joy into your heart. Today, bring joy intentionally into your world and heart. Find ease in stressful or challenging times and spread joy to your loved ones and around the world. We hope you enjoy!  ??I invite you to make yourself comfortable . . . Today here at Success Life Radio, you are an oasis where you can come to tap into your inner peace, positive mindset, and heal from the stress that’s blocking your fulfillment. Relax and enJOY.

I apologize to all my friends for being missing in action this last week.  I needed to take some time off to deal with something that needed all my attention. I got so bogged down that everything else simply got sidelined. All my wonderful discipline streaks just came to a screeching halt.  No Consistency Award for the last few weeks for me! And, I realize I'm going to have to start over to earn your trust and following.   Amazing how quickly things can fall apart. I do know, though, that I can, and will, start over.  What I know is that as you go bigger what got you to where you are is not going to hold up under the added stress of what comes next and you better have a plan in place before poop hits the fan.  Today I am sharing a bit of what happened and a lot of what I learned in the process. Enjoy. And tune in next week - I be here PROMISE