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Where Does The Time Go?

Posted on October 12, 2022

If you don’t know, you need to pay more attention. Yes, it goes quickly. But, you can do much more with it if you pay attention to it.

Two tips to improve your time use. First, take a piece of paper and jot down what you do every 5 or 15 minutes, for your whole day. Write the time and a few words. For example, 09:00 at desk, opened 10 emails, replied to five. 09:15 went for a coffee. At the end of the day, see where you could tighten things up a little.

Secondly, write out what you need to do and when, the night before. For example, 08:45 make coffee and take to my desk. 09:00 – 09:45 complete house financing. 09:45 – 10:15 make three calls to potential clients.

If you do the second one, you can compare it to the first tip. You’ll see where, when and why you are getting distracted and off track. And for how long.

With this greater awareness, you can make some adjustments to improve your timing and effectiveness.

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Take Stock

Posted on October 11, 2022

What have you got? Have you stopped to take stock? Is it your health? Wealth? Relationships? Is it a particular skill, career, or lifestyle?

Sometimes it is good to stop for 5 minutes and remind ourselves how good we have it. This is especially important if we’re ploughing through some really difficult moments.

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Can’t Hear The Noise

Posted on October 10, 2022

While some people are going through turmoil, others are completely unaware and getting on with their life.

While some markets are collapsing and personal Armageddon is unfolding, other folks are blissfully unaware and going on a picnic.

I hope this note finds you well. Because I can’t hear or see the turmoil or pain in your life at the moment, doesn’t mean it isn’t there. You will be resilient. These trying times are just a test.

Like snakes and ladders, there are ups and downs. Few people like riding down the snake but you’ll be on your way back up in no time. Who knows, there may even be a ladder lurking where you least expect it to help you back up and on your way.

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In 20 Years

Posted on October 9, 2022

What do you want your life to be like? Where do you want to be? Physically? Financially? Relationships? Work? Career? Hobbies? Family? Health? Fitness?

Take your current age and add 20 years. If you’re 43, add 20 and visualise your life at 63. List out what your life is like. Write it down. Note the clothes you’re wearing, your fitness, how relaxed you are, where you live (sea, mountain, warm, cool), how you spend your days and how delighted you are with life.

Think about your future. Visualise the dream. Add in all the detail. Make it very real and clear to see, not just the idle, transitory thought.

If you want that life in 20 years, what will you need to adjust to get there? Save and invest more of your income? Change some habits? Learn to delegate better and feel good about it? Outsource?

Make these changes now and work on the changes through till Christmas. Then sacrifice and discipline into 2023 so that by the end of that year, you are well on your way to that dream life. Then keep improving every year for 19 more years. I know you’ll make. You can achieve anything that you want bad enough. Especially in 20 years. Go!

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Making Mistakes

Posted on October 8, 2022

You made a mistake recently. You and I both know it. It was an actual mistake that you wish you hadn’t made. Now you have a choice in that you can just let it go and move on or you can acknowledge it. You may even feel the desire to apologise for the mistake or it’s impact.

Now I’m not talking about a well-considered choice you made and now regret, like how you voted, a date you went on or a poor restaurant choice. I’m referring to an actual mistake, “an act or judgement that is misguided or wrong.”

Maybe you turned left instead of continuing straight on ahead. Or maybe you called your friend Dave, when his name is Jim. Ooops!

How you respond generally depends on the circumstances. Did you notice the mistake or did someone have to point it out? Was it worth interrupting the flow of the situation or not. Would it be appropriate or helpful if you acknowledged it or even apologised for error?

These things are usually fluid and different people have different points of view, at different times and in different circumstances, and depending on how they feel, are impacted, their intent and which outcome they were looking for.

Do what you think is best for the greater good in that moment. Then move on. Bygones.

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Everyday Life

Posted on October 7, 2022

After 1,000 blog posts, today seems like any other day. It was a great milestone to achieve and I celebrated the moment but now life goes on.

You can understand how astronauts, Olympians, professional athletes and big stars can have some mental health challenges when their time at the top is all over.

Once you’ve walked on the moon or flown in space, how does everyday life compare? It’s as good as it gets. And then it’s over. Then you need to find joy and appreciation in other things. Everyday life is simple. Enjoy its simplicity.

Thank you to all those who sent me congratulations on the 1,000 blog post milestone. I’m grateful for your encouragement and support.

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1,000 Blog Posts !!!

Posted on October 6, 2022

An historic milestone! I’ve written 1,000 consecutive, daily blog posts now. I hope you’ve been enjoying some of them and some have made you pause and think more than you normally would.

Most importantly, I hope some of my thoughts have helped you to take action in your life and improve some things you wanted to improve. Perhaps you’re now even living your dream!

Years ago, I set out to write 365 consecutive, daily posts, but I just kept going! The first ones were uncomfortable. Now I may be Unstoppable! Like I wrote in my book, you can Achieve Anything!

When you achieve something notable you should celebrate it! That’s step 7 in my book. So join me in celebrating this 1,000th consecutive, daily post. Tell your friends. Have them join in. Especially if they are trying to achieve anything specific in their life right now.

Woo hoo!

What’s the next big goal?! We shall see.

For now, though, I am celebrating. ?

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Try Something Different

Posted on October 5, 2022

Pygmalion has a soft spot in my heart. Probably since I read the play in my teens after finding my Mom’s Secondary School copy in the house.

So a few weeks ago I saw that a production was playing at a local theatre in Hampton Hill and I booked tickets for the family.

It was a Wednesday night and finished late but I wanted to take my wife and kids to it. So that’s what happened.

Despite some initial reluctance, it all went well. It was a very enjoyable performance!

It’s on for a few more nights. Get tickets here. https://www.hamptonhilltheatre.org.uk/production/pygmalion

The theme relates very well to my #1 bestselling book Achieve Anything. Perhaps that’s another reason why I like it!

Try something different. Your world might shift.

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Prepare Your Mind

Posted on October 4, 2022

Do you charge straight in? Or do you reflect a little before, create a strategy and consider outcomes? Will you expect to win or just see how it goes?

Prepare your mind to win. Think like a winner. Believe like a champion. Expect the best result. Imagine all the events that need to happen for your ultimate success. Practice in your mind. Train your brain.

Smile. You’re prepared.

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Keep Putting The Work In

Posted on October 3, 2022

One step at a day. One to three measurable progress points each day. Do this five to seven days per week.

Your efforts will compound. The universe will conspire to help you. You’ll notice small changes and then larger ones.

Keep focused on that one thing you need to do. Stay with it. Complete a task. Then complete a second. Celebrate.

Action and Celebrate are steps 5 and 7 in my book Achieve Anything. Find out what the other 5 are. Pick up a copy of my book at local retailers or from Amazon around the world. They’re having a big sale right now too. 65% off the Hard cover. Or get the audiobook! You will succeed!!