It Takes Only One

I have been thinking about something for the past couple of weeks based on a sermon our pastor did, he said something that really stuck with me at that was "It only takes one..." The more I thought about that statement and meditated on it I realized, every event in my life has been because of one...thing.

At any point in my life I can remember one time and place that was almost like the first domino in a chain reaction of thousands; like a match lighting a firecracker. The one moment can be linked to everything afterwards of significance. Think back to a life-changing experience and than try and think back to the exact moment that led to that change. I know this all sounds "spacey" but sometimes it's good to think about this stuff because it does and is happening regardless of if you pay attention or not.

Maybe think about one particular reason you did something, or liked someone, or chose something, or anything else that comes to mind. There was almost this click that happened in your mind that said "there is a reason why I want this so now I'm gonna give it my all." It reminds me of a race. The runners are stagnant, then they make that decision to go for it (the whistle or gunshot), then they give it their all until the very end. That is something I strive for daily and I challenge you to do the same.

I didn't really write this post as an informational dialogue, I just wanted to let you know what was floating around up in this empty space I call my head. I hope this got you thinking. Maybe this can be the "one" something for you.

Your Success,

Joel

Self Auditing-3 Key Ingredients To Renewal And Self Growth

So the other day I was asked to give a sales training on the topic of my choice. Because of the short notice I was a little nervous about what I was going to speak about. Then I asked myself, "self, how can you contribute to the group?" I thought long and hard about what I do in my daily life and I realized I try and implement the concepts of "Renewal and Self Growth." I constantly find ways on how I can improve my spiritual, mental, physical and social/relationships (you can find out more about this through Steven Covey's - 7 Habits of Highly Effective People).

This led me to the concept of "Auditing" yourself so you can constantly grow and educate yourself. I came up with three simple steps if implemented correctly can result in massive self growth. So here they are, no need to take notes.

1. Figure Out Where You Are: This step will help you understand where you currently are in your life. Start asking yourself the tough questions like "what books am I reading?", "what am I listening to in the car?", or my favorite "is what I'm doing now getting me to where I want to be?" The list goes on, this is just a taste of what we are looking to acomplish. These are some tough questions that need to be addressed before moving to the next step.

2. Figure Out Where You Want To Be: This step is important because it gives you something to strive for, something worth completing. These steps compliment each other very well. In order to figure out how to get to where you want to be you have to figure out where you are. Write out where you want to be in five years. Don't just think about it actually write it out, it implants our wants into our subconscious mind. Focus on what you wrote daily. Napoleon Hill used to say "What ever the mind can conceive and believe, the mind can achieve." Don't limit yourself.

3. Take Action: I say this quite often but this one is the most important. This is the step that will make it or break it for you. It comes down to the Law of Sowing and Reaping. It basically states that what you sow, you will reap; no more no less. What a wonderful concept.

As I look around I am constantly seeing people sowing other people's fields. The successful have learned to sow their own fields and reap the benefits. If you can do the same, you will reap what the successful reap.

There will not be an "Action Plan" today because this is the action plan. The only way to truly learn something is through repetition and application. So I encourage you to take this and start applying it to your daily life and you will begin to see yourself in a whole new light.

Ready, Set...Start!

The tittle came to me while I was lying in bed thinking of what the world might want to hear. Then it dawned on me, most people brainstorm, plan, prepare, plan some more, think about it, put things off, plan some more...I think you get the idea.

That is why I propose we just...Start! "Start what," you may ask. I don't know, living! People go about living their life ready for the opportunity that may present itself, but they are too afraid to start living the life that has been present for a while now. It's time to start living life, gain control and learn to Take Action!
My name is Joel and I am a Business/Sales Consultant and Coach. I enjoy working with people around the world who are passionate about life and take the daily actions necessary to achieve that success they are looking for. I challenge people to see themselves as more than what they are in the current moment. You are not your current circumstances, you are what you do in your current circumstances!

The goal of this blog is to challenge you to be better. Whatever your current occupation is, view yourself as "The Best," I promise you this will help you earn more money, help you feel better about life, and help you be a more pleasant person to be around...no offence. At the end of each post I will give you an action plan that you can start applying in your life right NOW! I want to help you get to where you want to go all you have to do is let me.

Your Success,

Joel

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ACTION EXERCISE:

Ask yourself right now "what have I been putting off for a while that needs to get done?"

1. Write a list of the things in you life that are incomplete or need to be started, starting from easiest to hardest.

2. Commit to completing one of your tasks in the next day. Start with a small or easy task. Once you feel the victory of finishing a small task completing bigger tasks will become easier and easier.

3. Repeat the process until all your tasks have been completed.