- Identifying time stealers, distractions and roadblocks -
What is behind YOU? No, not what's in the back of you, but what are you leaving behind? What kinds of things in your everyday life are distracting you from your goals? Maybe it's television, surfing the web, or constantly checking status updates on your favorite social networking sites. There are alot of distractions out there. Let's face it, the entire metropolitan area of any major city in America is basically an advertisement. There is always someone or something in your "perif" trying to get your attention and steal a moment of your time. For me it was all of those things plus a toddler running around the "home office" on top of everything else! I had to learn to make time each day to focus on my goals. I do some soul searching to target those distractions and strategize how to work around them. Write down 3 things you want to acomplish today, think about what else is on the day's schedule, and identify potential "time-stealers"; those things that happen unexpectedly that get you off track. If you take even a few minutes each day to get focused, you can be light years ahead of where you were yesterday, last week, last month.
- Self Mastery -
Becoming a master of yourself...taking those roadblocks, throwing them in the ditch, and moving past the point where you normally give up. Admitting to yourself that you are most likely the one who's in your way, and taking ownership of that. Committing to change. Take charge of YOU, don't sway from your goals, don't bend your rules, establish some rules! Remember you are the one who is ultimately in control, therefore you're only as accountable as you demand yourself to be. Sure life happens, it inevitably does for all of us, but you can choose in that moment to NOT let something get the best of you. Gather up all of the inner strength you can and push through. Have that "aha" moment! Finish something you started! Dare yourself to prove yourself wrong! Self mastery is "the mastery of yourself"; it is overcoming obstacles one by one and claiming victories. Each step forward can be a victory, no matter where you are at in your business. You can be a brand new marketer and have this giant curve to navigate or you can be a battle-scarred vet that just hits a wall. Whatever the case may be, YOU are ultimately what's holding YOU back, so stop getting in your way!
- Leaving bad habits behind -
I'll refer to a previously published article of mine: "The best way to identify your internet online business 'bad habits' is to actually write down what you do all day." Be specific when it pertains to activities that are business-motivated. Are you reading trying to complete all recommended reading before doing any actual work? Are you listening to tons of training calls, but not taking notes? Are you OCD-ing over the details, unwilling to go live with any content that isn't "perfect"?
Ditch the "I'm-too-afraid-to-try-because-I-might-mess-up" mentality and get into productive activity. Some of the best ideas are formed through "your perspective" of a leadership strategy. Writing your thoughts and making some points on that great inspirational book you just read makes a great article! Take that time to write down what sticks out to you and before you know it, your thoughts are some decent content! Taking good notes on any leadership or training call is another great way to brainstorm ideas for your next set of videos. Review your notes and write some content that puts the idea in your own words.
Developing "yourself" can take alot of time and effort, but on the flip-side, it's all an investment in your future. As a result, you will inevitably become a better person!
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