Thank God it’s Monday,

I was recently watching an interview with Patriots quarterback, Tom Brady. The interviewer asked him how he was able to overcome an interception that nearly cost his team a game, to eventually lead his team to a victory.

He said, “I never focus on the last play, it is over and I can’t do anything about it. My focus is on the things I can control like the next play. I can get down on myself and effect my team or I can let it go and focus on how I can help my team get a win.” This is a simple, but powerful lesson.

How often do we remain fixated on the bad things that happen in life? We lament on the negative experiences for what seems like forever. Is it possible to adopt the same mindset of a 4-time Super Bowl champion? Why not!

The next time you experience one of life’s inevitable set backs, determine how long you will give yourself before you decide to move forward. An hour, a day, a week? You get to decide. The quicker you let go of the disappointment the quicker you can move your life forward. It is ok to feel the pain; it is not ok to let it define you.

Live inspired, be abundant and fulfill your destiny,

Thank God it’s Monday,

No matter what task we take on or idea we consider we can always find something wrong in every situation. Something that is not okay or that is less than perfect. As humans, we have perfected this mind-set. I guess it depends if you are a glass half-full or glass half-empty kind of person.

The flip side to this is that there is also something right with every situation. If we are willing to look hard enough even the most challenging experiences or circumstances have something inherently good and right within.

The question is, what are you focusing on? Are you choosing to look at what is not right or are you willing to look deeper at what is good. It is that simple. I understand that this seems easier said than done, but like any skill it takes practice to retrain your mind.

The next time you are faced with a difficult decision and before you give into the negative self-talk and past programing, ask yourself what is right and good within this challenge? Answer this question first. When you do, you will begin to train your mind to see the good in every situation. It doesn’t mean that you will become a blind optimist, but it will allow you to make better decisions based on fact and less on emotion.

Live inspired, be abundant and fulfill your destiny,

Thank God it’s Monday,

It’s not uncommon for me to receive phone calls or emails from clients asking for advice about what business opportunities they should invest in or idea they should act on. My answer is always the same …… Are you passionate about it and are you willing to pay the price?

Your answer will determine your actions.

What matters most is not that others have had success, but that you are willing to do the work! The success of others is not a guarantee of your success. Are you willing to put in the time and energy to make the sacrifices and be all in? If the answer is yes, then you will have a good chance for success.

When you are considering starting up a new venture, you must understand what the pursuit of success might cost:

1. Additional education or apprenticeship.
2. You could do all the right things and still possibly fail.
3. A full financial commitment to give your new venture a chance to succeed.
4. Sacrificing time with family, leisure and other interests.
5. The lack of support of those who do not share your passion or dream.
6. The resentment or jealously of others once you achieve success.

These are a few issues you need to be prepared to overcome. I am not trying in any way to discourage or dissuade anyone from pursuing his or her dreams, however it is imperative that you consider these issues.

I have been an entrepreneur for most of my adult life. It is exciting and exhilarating to start from nothing and build a successful company, but I feel we should be prepared and understand the potential costs.

As I tell my clients, go into it with your eyes wide open. Have a passion for your product or service and never be outworked, but understand the price of success.

Live inspired, be abundant and fulfill your destiny,

Thank God it’s Monday,

If you are a regular reader of these weekly blogs you know that I have written frequently about your WHY. In the context of your purpose, the WHY behind the HOW is essential if you want to experience success. Your WHY is what differentiates your product and services compared to your competition.

Lets look at WHY in a different context.

When we face difficult situations the first question we typically ask is, “WHY is this happening?” This puts our focus on the most useless question there is. If we focus on the why we become stuck, we feel victimized and powerless to change.

We need to ask, “WHAT am I supposed to learn from this experience?” This reframes our mind to the potential solution. The lesson is in the WHAT.

The next time you’re faced with adversity don’t ask WHY, but ask WHAT.  Answering the WHAT will provide you the fuel for future success?

Personal growth occurs when we ask, WHAT.

Live inspired, be abundant and fulfill your destiny,

Thank God it’s Monday,

Do you minimize your expectations to avoid being disappointed? Thinking small will always result in disappointment.

Thinking small comes from doubt, uncertainty and fear. We unconsciously minimize our expectations for many reasons. The biggest of all is fear.

– The fear of failure or disappointment.
– The fear of change.
– The fear of worthiness.
– The fear of humiliation or shame.
– The fear of loss.

If you have read any of my past blogs, you know that overcoming fear is essential to unlocking the greatness that already exists within. Tapping into your greatness requires letting go of these fears and taking action. What awards or accolades have been won by playing small?

Especially in today’s world where those who dare to act and be bold achieve success. Those who are willing to step outside their comfort zone achieve greatness. Anyone who has dared to be great, all experienced fear. The difference is that they didn’t allow their fear to define them.

Where are you playing small in your life? Stop and think hard about this. Then ask yourself, “Why?” How does this serve me or humanity? What is the cost of playing small?

Embrace your fear and take action. Unleash your inner greatness because time is finite and the world needs you to step up to your greatness.

Live inspired, be abundant and fulfill your destiny,

Thanks God it’s Monday,

Have you ever experienced moments of inspiration or had an epiphany or new idea? Neale Donald Walsch, calls these moments “Angel Talk”. This is a cool way of describing messages from God or the field of intention. Whatever it is called, it doesn’t really matter.

What matters most is we pay attention to theses messages. “Heaven talks in snippets, not in speeches.”

We all experience moments of inspiration and it doesn’t require us to be religious. Do you find yourself paying attention to these inspirations? More importantly, are we acting on these messages?

When you find yourself being blessed with these messages or hunches, stop, listen and act. These are blessing from above that should not be ignored. Be thankful for them. It means that you are in tune with the infinite. There is no greater gift.

Have an abundant and inspired week,

Thank God it’s Monday,

I know that most of us view struggle as something that is unpleasant. Lets face it, who wants to experience pain and hardship? What if I told you that struggle is a blessing? Let me explain.