te·nac·i·ty noun 1. the quality of being very determined; determination. “Dang! I want Jane on all my team projects moving forward! She’s got awesome tenacity and it’s inspiring to be around!” 2. the quality of continuing to exist; persistence. “It’s like nothing ever gets Steven down! He just keeps trying and trying and trying. Soembody Read more about Tenacity…[…]
I always found it tough returning to work after a long weekend. Most people do. But something changed a few years back… I started watching unhappy people, and noting the things they do. Then, I tried to do the complete opposite. Instead of complaining about Mondays, I embraced them. Instead of talking about the things Read more about Happy Monday! Back to “reality”.[…]
If you are on this email list: – You are a hard worker – You have great teammates and friends – You continually learn and get better – You help others – You don’t give up – You’re fun to be around – You have skills that are unique – People follow you, because like Read more about A few quick reminders for today…[…]
100% effort = 100% results 75% effort = 75% results 50% effort = 50% results etc. etc. So let me ask you this…. What results are you hoping to achieve today? How good do you want today to be?… OK, now what effort is needed to get those results? 100%? Me too. 🙂 Have a Read more about half effort = half results[…]
Feeling a little overwhelmed this week? Me too. Here’s a few quick reminders: – You have the ability to solve any problem that’s in front of you. – You are smart, make good decisions, and have an open mindset. – Your friends and your work team have your back 100% – Mistakes are what make Read more about Feeling stressed?[…]
“Pain is temporary. It may last minutes, an hour, a day, or even a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place.” I got this quote from a Lance Armstrong book. (Yes, I know he’s a cheater and lied to the world about taking performance drugs… He’s probably Read more about Pain is temporary – you’ll get through it[…]
Over the past few months I’ve been pulling out my phone and jotting down the little things that I’m grateful for in life. Random events throughout the day, surprising moments in nature, or when I’m reminded of how blessed I am! Below is my list of things I’m grateful for. There’s a 101 listed Read more about 101 Random Things I’m Grateful For![…]
What weakens you, strengthens you. Imagine if life was always easy… From the moment you were born you got everything handed to you, you never got picked on as a kid, never given chores or hard work, everything was paid for, never had stressful choices to make, etc. If things were always easy, you’d wake Read more about What weakens you, strengthens you.[…]
Mondays can be as good, or as bad, as you want them to be. Here are 6 x short Monday messages from previous years you might like. Each one is as true today, as on the Monday mornings when I wrote them! 10/28/19 – Wishing vs. working 9/30/19 – Self-motivation Monday? 9/16/19 – Read more about Monday Schmonday[…]
Are you a “leader”? If you asked me this question 6 months ago, I would have said No. For as long as I can remember, I’ve always shied away from leadership positions. I thought being a leader meant you had to be at the front of the pack. The quarterback. All eyes on you. Read more about Lead From The Middle[…]
How Do People Behave During a Disaster? Chatting with a friend last week, he told me he was stocking up on guns, ammo, and weapons… He said he’s planning for “when people start to turn on each other”. Maybe he’s seen too many doomsday movies. During a crisis, do humans really turn to theft, Read more about Disasters: Human Behaviour[…]
Mondays were the worst. Until I made a change… I started writing myself positive messages every morning, forcing myself to have a positive attitude, encouraging myself to change, and motivating myself. Slowly but surely, things improved! Mondays are great for me now. It’s been nearly 3 years of morning emails, and 152 of them have been Mondays. Here’s a list Read more about 10 x Favorite Monday Messages[…]
About 10 years ago, I got a phone call from my Dad. He was really excited: ”Hey Joel, I’m starting a band! Me, Pat, Brassy, John, Boney Bob, *insert about 10 other nicknames I’ve never heard of*… We’re all gonna start a band called The Rock Doctors!” I was a little surprised. Dad was almost Read more about The Rock Doctors[…]
Always do more than what you’re paid to do. Always go the extra mile. Here’s why: – You will get more opportunities (more specifically, you’ll be noticed by the people who hand out opportunities) – You will accumulate more skills – You will gain more negotiating power for flexible work terms – You will Read more about Reasons to Always Work Harder[…]
November 2009, exactly 10 years ago… I was sitting in my tiny apartment on a Friday night, feeling alone and sorry for myself. It had been a long and crappy work-week, and I was exhausted and frustrated about where I was in life. My friends invited me out to a bar that night. At Read more about Changing My Attitude… Changed My Life![…]
Cooper (my dog) is such a wise animal. Today, he’s sharing with you his top 3 secrets on how he wakes up each day excited, happy, and content. (These tricks work with both dogs and humans…) 1. Know your purpose: My job every day is to patrol the street, protect the house, and make Read more about 🐕 Dog Knowledge 🐕[…]
Think of Monday as a tool. A day that is on your side. A day that most people dread or disregard. Thinking the opposite of most people gives you an advantage. Monday is a day to not just get ahead, but to get miles ahead. A day to be unstoppable. Ready to kick some ass Read more about Monday is on your side[…]
You get what your work for, not what you wish for. Back in my early 20’s, I used to hate Mondays. I sat in my cubicle at work just wishing my life would be better. Week after week, nothing improved. As I grew older I changed my attitude towards “work”. I realized my chances of achieving the things I wanted Read more about Replace Wishing with Working[…]
I hate leaf blowers. Every Monday my gardeners come and fire up 2 loud leaf blowers. They circle around my house blowing all the leaves, dust, sticks and rocks away from my yard and straight into my neighbors yards. A couple days later, my neighbor’s gardeners come. They fire up their leaf blowers and blow Read more about Don’t be a leaf blower![…]
self·motivation noun Ability to do what needs to be done, without influence from other people or situations. “Dan completes all his tasks by 3pm on Mondays and leaves the office early to hang with his kids. His secret is self motivation and staying away from others with bad attitudes.” Cousin Dan at Everest Base Read more about Are you self-motivated?[…]
Dr. Seuss is a legend. Got troubles today? Go get your baseball bat. Don’t run away… Run towards your problems and tackle them head on. Confront the bully. Stand up for yourself. The sooner you roll up your sleeves and get involved the sooner it will be over. Happy Monday. It’s clobbering time!
Monday Mindset: I used to dislike Mondays. A lot of people do. I used to wake up and think of the bad things the day would bring. I pictured all the crap I didn’t like about my work, life, or other people. And instead of changing the things I didn’t like about my life/work, it Read more about 20 x Mondays left this year[…]
Today, keep these 3 wise monkeys in mind… Speak no evil: If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say it. Office gossip, yelling at traffic, phone etiquette, etc.. Be kind when you speak! See no evil: If you’re looking for flaws, you’ll find them. Instead, focus on the beauty around you and keep Read more about 3 x Monday Monkeys[…]
Yesterday morning I went surfing. I was sitting pretty far out, things were fairly calm, until I noticed a dark, blurry presence in the water next to me. Oh shit,.. I hate that feeling… Could it be a shark? Is it my time to go? I moved very slowly. Leaning down on my board ready Read more about Hello darkness, my old friend[…]
It’s easy to stand out on Mondays. Be different, be happy, and don’t let anything (or anyone) get you down. Happy Monday, make it a good one!
The Happiness Permit Today, I am holding a happiness permit! What’s a happiness permit? It’s an invisible permit that lets me be positive and optimistic all day long. – I’m allowed to be happy – I’m allowed to celebrate – I can to look forward to today’s events – Whatever it is that I Read more about Happiness Permit[…]
Hello and good morning to you! You know how sometimes on Fridays if you work really hard you might get to finish early and leave at 3 or 4pm for an early weekend…? Well have you ever tried doing that on a Monday? It’s totally possible. And even more fun than Fridays. They say that Read more about Mondays belong to the go-getters![…]
Most of my surf sessions are between 5 and 7am. The conditions are perfect, there are no crowds, and it’s a great way to start the day. But it can be scary… Because when you’re in the ocean before sunrise, it’s completely dark, you’re all alone in open water, and all you can think about Read more about Most Sharks are Actually Just Dolphins or Seals[…]
It seems like a pretty easy rule to follow. People usually don’t intend to be assholes. But for some reason it ends up happening from time to time. It happened to me the other day… I caught myself being rude for no reason. So I drew the below flowchart to help remind me of this Read more about Rule #1: Don’t be an asshole.[…]
Standing out on Mondays is easy!… (Just do the complete opposite of what all the regular people do) – Be alert while others are sleepy – Smile and be happy while others are grumpy – Get stuff done while others are procrastinating – Work hard while others are hoping and wishing life will magically get Read more about How to STAND OUT on Mondays[…]
I’ve learned many life lessons from my dog. He is so wise. The latest thing he’s been teaching me is how to: Wake up happy and charge head first into every single day. It doesn’t matter what day it is, doesn’t matter what the weather is like, doesn’t matter what the stock market is Read more about Wake up and CHARGE the day![…]
Have you ever met Richard Branson, the founder and CEO of Virgin? I’ve met him. Well, I feel like I have. Richard is one of my imaginary mentors, and we meet up every few weeks – in my mind. Now before you stop reading and conclude that I’m nuts, please give me a few Read more about Circle of Invisible Mentors[…]
I was out surfing yesterday. The weather was perfect, waves were great, and I even saw some baby dolphins jumping around nearby! I was loving life. But as I swam past a couple other guys, I overheard them talking… They were complaining that the water was too cold, the tide was too low, and they Read more about Why are you in the water?[…]
Do you have a really hard problem to solve? Something you’ve never done before? Pull in a team member or friend to help! Still cant solve it? Bring in another person for advice. Then more people, if needed. The more people you bring together, the bigger your invisible collective brain grows. And with enough Read more about Everything is figureoutable[…]
“Waaaah, my life is so hard. I wish I had more motivation to do my stuff.” Have you ever heard someone say this? Or have you said it yourself? Well instead of motivation, what might be needed is just a little discipline. There’s a big difference between motivation and discipline. – Motivation is fleeting – Read more about Motivation vs. Discipline[…]
“What if you spend much of your time thinking about a lot of issues that concern you? You will spend less time taking action to solve these problems.” This is a snip from a book I’m reading. Surprise, surprise, it’s a self-help book that analyzes successful people and breaks down their basic habits Read more about Less “think” and more “do”[…]
Before going waterskiing, you first have to jump into a freezing cold lake. It’s uncomfortable and annoying – but you must get in the water before any of the fun begins. At the end of the day, it’s always worth it. Trading that 30 seconds of discomfort (that you’ll forget about) for the hours of Read more about Always make the jump![…]
Need motivation? BE the motivation! When I was younger, I got turned down for a job promotion at work. When I asked the hiring manager for reasons why I didn’t get the job, he said that something during my interview worried him. Apparently, when he asked me about teamwork, I told him: “My teammates Read more about Need Motivation?… BE the Motivation![…]
If you were going to start a 500 day challenge, this coming Sunday would be the perfect day to start. Because: Exactly 500 days from Sunday it will be January 1st, 2020. Even the tiniest positive change added into your daily routine, done consistently for 500 days in a row, could have you Read more about 500 days left… until Year 2020!![…]
It’s Monday again. Remember these things… – You’re allowed to be happy. – You’re allowed to celebrate. – You’re allowed to look forward to today’s events. – Your attitude today is 100% in your control. Give yourself permission to feel good about today, and make it a great day. Photo credit: Simon Abrams
I’m very excited to share a guest post from another 5am Rockstar, Jemma Martin. Jemma is KILLING IT in both her business and personal life. She goes on a daily date – with herself – each morning that helps her plan, execute, and live life by her own design. Daily Date – How Read more about Daily Date – How waking at 5am boosts my performance[…]
“What do you think sets apart successful people from those who give up, fail, or never even get started?” This is the final question at the end of every episode of my favorite podcast, BiggerPockets. It has been asked nearly 300 times to successful investors, business experts, and entrepreneurs who are guests on the show. Read more about Financial Independence via JUST DO IT![…]
Mondays don’t suck. – My attitude does – Today, a lot of people will be looking for excuses to be grumpy. They will blame Monday, their jobs, managers, commute time, workload, etc. I’m not gonna join them. It’s easier to adjust my attitude in the morning. I will find my morning bliss, and enjoy the Read more about Mondays don’t suck. My attitude does.[…]