My Buddy Chad

I was talking with my buddy Chad and asked for his thoughts on the subject of staying stuck  and plateauing, and not being honest with yourself why you aren't living up to your potential . Here is what he had to say. Some people are content with staying stuck and plateauing, and if that's you, that's okay. But I suspect it's not. If you're anything like most people, you want to grow, advance, and improve, right? Only, you find yourself caught in a cycle of same old, same old. "Habits hard to break, routines impossible to shake." But to be honest, it's seldom about what you're doing. It's more often about what you're thinking -- and, most importantly, what you're not being honest with yourself about. Don't confuse this with yet another motivational speech. I'm not trying to give you a feel-good mantra to paste on your mirror. This is about looking at the man or woman in the mirror honestly, and calling yourself out. Because the f...

I was talking with my buddy Chad and asked for his thoughts on the subject of saying no to things that are short-term fun but do not advance long-term goals and growth , and saying yes to things that pay off exponentially the earlier they get done . Here is what he had to say. Be mindful of the probability that you have a soft spot for saying 'yes' to momentary pleasure, while avoiding things that seem tedious in the short run but provide massive dividends in the long run. It's essential to remember that real growth often comes with a side of discomfort. By consistently choosing immediate fun over tasks with long-term returns, you'll be jeopardizing your future achievements. On the other side of the coin, we have tasks that seem overwhelming at first glance, but as you dive in and take time to understand the bigger picture, these are the activities that propel your success in the long run. Therefore, gather the courage to say 'yes' to these rewarding challenges...

I was talking with my buddy Chad and asked for his thoughts on the subject of focus and discipline . Here is what he had to say. Focus and discipline are critical to leading a successful and fulfilled life. Without focus and discipline, it's very easy to get stuck in our comfort zones, and without pushing ourselves beyond them, it's impossible to achieve our full potential. Today, it's even more difficult to stay focused and disciplined, with greater distractions than ever before. From the endless barrage of digital notifications to the peer pressure from social media, it can be a real challenge to stay on track and not become overwhelmed. The first step to gaining discipline and focus is to identify your goals, and know why you want to achieve them. Knowing what matters to you, and why, will help you form a more directed approach and a deeper sense of inn...