The more you use your brain in a specific manner, the more it gets accustomed to working and the task at hand tends to become easier and easier. Good and Bad.
Each time we multitask — by browsing the internet, scrolling on social media feeds, checking emails and so on — we train our brains to lose focus and get distracted. Here’s the bad news. Just like the effects of a drug, our brains can get addicted to the dopamine rush from switching tasks and losing focus. Once this happens, it becomes very difficult to break the cycle.
So, what does this mean and how does it relate to the Pillar of “Focus on You.”? From the perspective of giving yourself complete and total attention when you are goal setting, laying out your week, working out, meditating, etc., if your habit of thinking is based on jumping from one thing to another, it will be difficult to rewire your brain when you need it to be there exclusively for you. Next time you are tempted to hop quickly from one topic to another, please remember - there is a lot more at stake for you than simply getting things done.
We all have 24 hour per day and seven days in a week!
Posted: April 10, 2024
While life may in some cases, may not be fair, what is fair is we all have 24 hour per day and seven days in a week, no more, no less.
How we use our time determines the result we create. In today’s fast paced world, there is not a shortage of things to do.
We can literally be busy with activities that will eat away all of our valuable and needed rest and recharge time. To learning new skills or upgrade what we already know may require compressing some of the daily tasks so that we can create the block of time to take the class, read the book or invest in some face-to-face mentoring. We can all work hard every day doing the daily tasks but not make forward progress in our position or level of responsibilities.
How to Be An Admired Person
Posted: April 02, 2024
Being an example of possibility at any age!
When you think of someone you admire, it tends to be a person who performs far above others in a particular area. One commonality observed among these people is their level of focus. They have no interest in comparing their results to others, they simply zone in on what they want to do and refuse to let distractions or limitations get in their way.
As people age, societal expectations of your capabilities change. While some of the changes are understandable, be very mindful of how some have pushed the boundaries of what is possible. It’s common language to hear excuses made like “well, I’m not as young as I used to be” for a person’s lack of physical wellness. It’s almost a “medal of honor” that an adult wears when they say, “I don’t have time because I am so busy with work (importance) and/ or I have to do so much for my kids (Sacrifice).” Be very aware when you language importance and sacrifice you may be excusing yourself for not being the best you can be. Jim Rohn the Personal Development Author used to say, “Self Sacrifice is not noble, Self Investment is noble.”
Slowly and Steadily DOES win over time.
Posted: March 20, 2024
The good teacher can transfer information.
A great teacher imparts information in a way that provides the right level of challenge to match the experience level of the student.
A master teacher inspires the student to exceed beyond their preconceived limitations without triggering a feeling of mental or physical resistance.
Representing Your Inspirational Ideal
Posted: March 13, 2024
How is your progress so far in 2024? Is it what you expected? Are you further ahead or falling a little behind and need a boost? Let me assure you, no matter where you fall there are eyes watching you. Friends, coworkers, family members etc., know whether you feel like you are winning and happy or losing and frustrated. As I have often said, a big motivation for me is to take my perfectly imperfect self and set the very best example possible for those around me. Doing for others can be a strong driving force that can be used to keep you on track. With this in mind, I researched a number of different opinions on the qualities we want to possess to be that inspirational ideal for others. In my research I found seven reoccurring themes that came up over and over again, regardless of the profession.