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Must, Should, Want

Posted on August 18, 2022

Life’s to do list tends to have these three categories, whether you bunch them that way or not.

Things you must do would be things like eating, drinking water and sleeping. Arguably going to work, organising your day and paying bills are must do items too. However, they really are should do items. If you don’t do them, you won’t die from them.

Other less controversial should do’s would be calling a family member, especially a parent, maintaining great health and fitness and also keeping your house looking and working well.

But regardless of all of those items above, you may want to book a holiday, buy some clothes or eat pizza and chips while watching the latest movie in your pjs.

Should’s are often a bit troubling. You may feel guilty if you do not do them. Or the direct, or even indirect, consequences could be quite severe.

All the wants may seem unavailable but super desirable. However, these need to be tempered and prioritised as they are unlikely to all be done.

So make sure you get the big ones in your life.

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Prepare

Posted on August 17, 2022

Preparation can greatly increase success and enjoyment.

Prepare well in advance of your holiday, exam, project, wedding, promotion or speech. We may love the doing but the training, organising and preparation ahead of the show or event is critical. So make 10x the time available to prepare and you’ll greatly increase your probability of success and enjoyment.

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Your Future Self

Posted on August 16, 2022

Live so your future self will thank you. Your future self in 10 minutes and 10 years should want to thank you for thinking of them.

Get your finances in great shape and your one-and-only body too. Keep your mind sharp and maintain great relationships.

Do things now for your future self’s pleasure and appreciation. Make the sacrifice and commitment now so the future you is delighted.

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Go For The Unique Experience

Posted on August 15, 2022

We always have choices. Sometimes we feel we don’t because we don’t like one of the options. However, dislike of an option does not mean it isn’t one.

One way to shake up your life a little, and develop a curiosity habit, is to frequently choose the unique or new experience.

This can be as simple as taking a slightly different route home from work or the shops, or watching something you wouldn’t normally watch on TV.

You could speak to one of your lesser known colleagues or call a family member or friend to shoot the breeze for 5 minutes.

Sometimes it will be fun, or it will disappoint, but keep being curious. There is a whole world out there to explore and not much time to do it.

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Start

Posted on August 10, 2022

Whatever you like, start doing it now. You’ll be uncomfortable and you’ll make mistakes, but you’ll be on your way.

Starting is hard. You show your hand to everyone. Don’t worry though. People tend not to notice too much and certainly not the detail. If they love you and see your challenges, they will support you. If they don’t like you, then don’t let it bother you either.

Start. There is no time to waste.

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Step 3: Write

Posted on August 9, 2022

Writing things down is so incredibly useful. Thinking can be quite broad and general. When you write things down you get clearer in your thoughts. In order to write something sensible, whether in bullet point or sentence form, you need to refine your thoughts a degree or two.

With these more clear thoughts written on paper or in a device, you better organise and clarify your thoughts. Then you have something which helps you be more specific in your present and future.

You will also have something to come back to so that you can review it and track your progress against it. This helps you understand where you are and how well you are moving toward the outcome you desire.

The pen is mightier than the sword. Written contracts are more binding, clear and useful than verbal ones. The clarity of thought and written affirmations can change your life forever.

Write things down: To do lists, calendar items, plans, dreams and ideas. It will make a world of difference if you start and get better at it as you go.

”Step 3: Write“, paraphrases a portion of the third step in my recently released book, Achieve Anything – The 7 Simple Steps to Shift from Uncomfortable to Unstoppable. It is available on Amazon, and other online book retailers. It is an international bestseller and reached #1 in self-help. Currently the ebook is 95% off, Hardcover 39% off, paperback is regular price and the Audible version, which is read by me, can be had for free if opening an Audible account or use one of your several credits. Enjoy your success!

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Little Steps Add Up

Posted on August 8, 2022

Don’t try to leap from £0 to £10m in 5 minutes. Take some little steps. Get to £1 and then to £5 and £10. From there you can aim for £20, £50, £100, £200, £400, and £1,000.

As you go you will become more confident and you will be creating success. You should celebrate each win and step. You will look out for greater opportunities and build your habits into strengths that can work at small and large levels. This is where the magic is.

If you can be successful with the small steps and smaller amounts, you can be successful with the bigger steps and bigger amounts. If not, you will likely fail at both levels.

So make sure you can do the basics well first. Then you can scale. Go one little step at a time.

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Listen

Posted on August 1, 2022

When someone is speaking to you, listen.

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Challenge Yourself

Posted on July 31, 2022

Every day should have one element of challenging yourself. Try making something new to eat or saying hello to someone.

The boys and I swam across the bay on this lake and swam back. Great challenge. Great achievement. Pick something every day that is outside your comfort zone and give it a go.

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Dream About Your Ideal Life

Posted on July 28, 2022

Use your imagination. Refine your thoughts. Be sensible, stay in budget but build a better life in your mind. See it clearly. Add in all of the detail.

Now, give yourself 10 years to get there.

Then decide you’re going to start today, do something everyday and reach your goals in 9 or 10 years. July 29 2032 will be the day you celebrate hard from achieving your dreams. Congratulations. You made it!

You may be financially free, married, still alive, retired, travelling to fascinating countries, dedicated to charity work, having children, adopting, teaching, coaching, having fun, or any of 1,000 other things.

Don’t wait 15 years. Don’t wait another minute. Get clear on a goal or two now and get working on it. Follow the 7 Simple Steps in my book, Achieve Anything, and you will succeed and become Unstoppable. Go for it now!

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