It’s impossible to be successful by lying in bed. The best of the best are up early, like they say the early bird gets the worm, it can’t be more true. Taking action early while the brain is fresh, the coffee is hot and house is quiet is the best time in the world to get anything done. There are no distractions and I am already ahead of the curve.
Also it is hard. Doing the hard things is what makes the journey of life awesome. No one ever felt proud by doing the easy things. Doing the hard things is what makes you overcome adversity, makes you feel like you have accomplished great things and doing the hard things is what makes life epic. All the greats of life do the hard things, they make the hard decisions, they use discipline for success. It has been said that discipline creates freedom, that statement couldn’t be more true. If you are disciplined in all areas of your life and you live to the standards that you set up for yourself you will be victorious but if you don’t ever set your mind up for victory, you will never win. Doing the hard things, like getting up at 5am, being authentic, telling someone you love them, stretching, working out, or picking up the phone to make that hard call are difficult at first, but with time they all become easy, they become easier than ever. Doing the hard things is what makes the journey so much better. Doing the hard race, or making the hard call, or standing out, or being willing to go first, or sitting at the front of the room or asking the first question or putting yourself out there is how to get things done. No one ever became successful by just doing the easy things. Sweeping the floor is easy, making 7 figures every year is hard. Embrace the hard! Ken [email protected]
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This is a personal accountability and responsibility question. If you walked out the door for an interview, sales call, or even a date, this is a question you must ask yourself.
How do you look? Is your story dialed in? How is your attitude? Are you likable? Are you willing to do what it takes, no matter what? Do you make excuses? Have you done all of your homework on the hiring manager, company, team? Are all the boxes checked off so that you will be remembered as a person they must hire or do a deal with? I know it is a different way of thinking, but now it is on your shoulders. I know for me, this is an opportunity to be better prepared to win. If I look in the mirror on my way out the door and I am not ready to have a definitive yes, it is time to adjust so that I am. Before your next interview, sales call, yearly review, or date, ask yourself this very important question, Would You Hire you? Ken Winning in life is key, if you are going into life to not win then why are you here? Life is all about trying to become the best version of you! Everyone thinks that winning if going over the line first, that isn’t it, winning is about being better than you were yesterday. Winning is about pushing yourself to get over your own finish line, winning is about stepping outside of your own comfort zone. That is winning. Believe me, don’t get me wrong, I love to get across the finish line first, my competition is not everyone else, my competition is me, it is about pushing my limits of what I think I can do and taking off the governor. I am not someone that is naturally smart, athletic or gifted. For me to win, I need to work harder, go longer, think more and apply myself more than most. I know that when I don’t do the things that push me forward, I start going backwards; it plays with my mind, body and spirit. I get really pissed off at myself when I lose momentum. In my subconscious I know that what I am doing isn’t working. I know that it is really forcing me backwards when I want to go forward. It makes me feel guilty, anxious and gross. In reality it is real time feedback from my mind and body telling me what I have and haven’t done. That is why it is so much easier to focus on the win rather than focus on being mediocre. Imagine you’re in an interview or a meeting, and you're asked, "Do you have any questions?" This query offers a splendid opportunity to display your interest, insight, and engagement. But what questions should you ask? Let's explore this, ensuring you leave a positive, lasting impression.
Why Ask Questions? First, understand the importance of posing questions. It showcases your curiosity, attention to detail, and enthusiasm for the role or project. It allows you to clarify any doubts and gain a better understanding of the job or task at hand. Questions can also open avenues for discussing your qualifications or ideas in more depth. None of us like to do it, it doesn’t feel good, and many times it hurts! It is absolutely necessary for optimal physical, mental, and professional performance. Stretching means that you need to get out of your comfort zone to get to the next level. There is temporary pain, but will allow you to go deeper and farther than you ever thought possible if done consistently and deliberately. Have you ever noticed that if you get used to stretching, that after while the pain goes away and it feels good? but if only you stay on top of it! If you stop you go right back to where you started, the same goes for achieving success. You need to be consistently stretching your comfort zone to get to you where you want to go! The pain is temporary, but the glory last forever. - Ken The Essence of Time: Choose Effective, Profitable, and Enjoyable Pursuits
Time: It’s the one thing we all have in equal measure, but how we choose to spend it can drastically differ from one person to another. Everyone has 24 hours in a day, yet while some achieve milestones, others may feel they're barely making it through the day. The key? Investing our time in pursuits that are effective, profitable, and enjoyable. The Price of Trivial Pursuits In today's fast-paced digital age, it's easy to fall into the trap of time-wasters. Social media notifications, binge-watching TV shows, and endlessly scrolling on our phones are just a few examples. These activities, while they might seem harmless or even relaxing in the moment, can quickly add up and steal precious hours from our days, weeks, and years. Consider this: if you spend just one hour per day on social media, that amounts to 15 full days in a year! Think about what you could achieve with those two weeks. In the ever-evolving world of business, adaptability and agility are akin to mastering the art of surfing. Just as a surfer navigates the unpredictability of the ocean, a successful entrepreneur skillfully surfs from one opportunity to the next, learning to embrace both the highs and lows of their journey.
1. Recognizing the Right Wave (Opportunity Identification): Just like in surfing, where choosing the right wave is crucial, in business, identifying the right opportunity is key. It's about understanding market trends, customer needs, and the timing of your entry. Just as a surfer studies the ocean before paddling out, an entrepreneur must research and understand their market thoroughly. 2. Paddling In (Taking Initiative): The moment a surfer decides to catch a wave, they commit fully, paddling with determination. Similarly, once an opportunity is identified, entrepreneurs must dive in with dedication and effort. Hesitation or half-hearted efforts are like missing the wave; they can result in missed opportunities. |
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