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#MotivationMonday - Labels

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#MotivationMonday - Labels

Happy Monday Morning! In today’s #MotivationMonday I tackle two questions submitted by viewers…

  • How can I keep from falling under the labels people put on me?

  • How can I keep a positive attitude?

Confession: I hate labels. And for the most part, I can’t stand critics either.

People who critique you and try to label you and me are trying to influence the way we see ourselves. When you accept a label as true, you are limiting yourself to whatever you believe that label means. You are allowing someone else to define you. You are handing over your power to someone else. (Just typing those words makes me sick.)

You see, I believe that you and I have almost limitless possibilities. We can live our lives creating ourselves any way we choose. The moment we accept a label, however, we become limited by what we think that label means.

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#MotivationMonday - Creating Burning Desire

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#MotivationMonday - Creating Burning Desire

I know what you’re thinking, ”Motivation Monday…on a Tuesday?”

Since we celebrated Memorial Day here in the States yesterday and pretty much no one was trying to get anything done, I thought it would be a better idea to help you kick-start your week by sharing #MotivationMonday today.

Today we explore two questions…

  1. How do you create the burning desire to succeed every day?

  2. Can I do this without most people noticing I have other challenges?

As far as creating the burning desire to succeed…

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#MotivationMonday - Will This Make Me Stronger?

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#MotivationMonday - Will This Make Me Stronger?

Hey There and Happy Monday! In today’s #MotivationMonday I take on two interesting questions…

  • Will facing my challenges make me stronger in the future?

  • Will I be able to handle things better as the challenges come along?

A few thoughts on these questions…

No matter what challenge you are dealing with, you have the opportunity to allow the challenge define you, or you can choose to define yourself. Don’t ever let the challenge define you. You are much more than the difficulties that you may deal with in this life.

Momentum is one of my favorite things. I believe the power of momentum…

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#MotivationMonday - How to get motivated to get started

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#MotivationMonday - How to get motivated to get started

Hey There! It’s Monday morning and it’s time for some #MotivationMonday!

In today’s video I share my thoughts on a question that was submitted from a friend. The inquirer asked, “How do I get motivated so I can ‘make a move’ and get started.”

As I thought about how to answer this question, I realized that when we are inspired by an idea we often get an initial burst of energy. The key to getting past the inspiration and actually turning an idea into reality comes in what you do next.

In today’s video I discuss…

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#MotivationMonday - Will Others See Me as a Failure?

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#MotivationMonday - Will Others See Me as a Failure?

Hey There! It’s #MotivationMonday time and I’m wondering what you are going to do this week that is going to be awesome. Have you thought about it?

I’m here again this Monday morning to answer another question that was submitted to me about success, motivation, and overcoming obstacles. This one goes to a very deep, honest place. Here is what the submitter wanted to know…

Will others see me as a failure if I am unable to reach my goals?

I’m honored that people feel comfortable enough with me and trust my opinion enough to ask me questions like this. I also love that the person who submitted this question is willing to face some inner fear and ask anyway.

The way I see it, there are two things to consider…

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#MotivationMonday - Finding the Drive & Fortitude to Achieve Goals

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#MotivationMonday - Finding the Drive & Fortitude to Achieve Goals

Good Morning! Today’s #MotivationMonday answers two questions…

  • Where do you find the drive and fortitude to achieve your goals?

  • Have you ever thought about giving up?

It can be really hard to achieve your goals when you have a big vision. I share what I think is my most compelling reason why achieving your goals is sooooo important…and it has to do with leaving a legacy long after you and I leave this earth.

As far as giving up goes…who hasn’t thought about giving up?

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#MotivationMonday - How Can You Get Support Without Feeling Needy?

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#MotivationMonday - How Can You Get Support Without Feeling Needy?

We’re getting started this week with a question about support and accountability. Every time I start a new project I have a ton of energy and excitement. As I meet the resistance of daily life, however, it gets tougher to get the things done that I know I need to do. Today’s question wants to know how to stay the course and move toward the accomplishment of your goals without feeling needy. Here it is…

How can I get collaboration and support without feeling needy?

If you’ve ever started trying to live your dream life or accomplish big goals, you know how important it is to get support from others to help you get there. My answer to today’s question comes in the form of…

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#MotivationMonday - How to Keep Working When You Are Weak & Tired

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#MotivationMonday - How to Keep Working When You Are Weak & Tired

Monday brings a fresh start to a new week. There’s a certain type of energy buzzing on Monday as people are back in the office doing business and making things happen. That’s why I’m excited to discuss my thoughts on the question I was submitted this week. Here’s what we’re talking about…

How do you keep working hard when you are physically weak and tired?

Now if I’m being honest, it makes me a little sad when I think about people being physically weak and tired. Working towards a goal or a dream often gives me a shot of energy. I do realize, however, that many people’s days are very full and exhausting. With that in mind, I offer you three ideas on how to overcome physical weakness and/or fatigue…

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#MotivationMonday - Transforming Fear Into Courage

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#MotivationMonday - Transforming Fear Into Courage

Today is a big day! It’s #MotivationMonday!

In today’s video I answer the following question that was submitted to me…

“How can I transform the fear I have into courage to do what I know I need to do?”

As I thought deeply about this question it reminded me of an important moment from several years ago when I sat down with one of my mentors and heroes in the magic world. Basically, I asked him a similar version of this same question. His answer was simple and profound. It set off a light bulb in my mind and stuck with me...

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