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Very rarely do we know the way or what we are getting into when we start. The difference between the successful and unsuccessful is the willingness to move even when it is uncomfortable. I have spent the majority of my life in a blindfold. No the kind that you’re thinking, but the kind we put on ourselves. I always thought that I could just muscle and fight my way through everything. I thought that if I just worked hard enough the things that I wanted would come. Here is the truth, yes it takes hard work. But, most of all it takes education. I bet you never knew the first book I read cover to cover was “The One Thing”. That was just over 3 years ago. I didn’t realize how much strength there is in knowledge. You don’t have to remain blindfolded, pick up a book, grab a coach or a mentor and rise beyond the current limits that you set on yourself.

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I find myself stuck in production time and time again. There have been many times where I remain in the fog and do nothing. I literally get completely lost inside of it with no direction or purpose. In these moments I have to remind myself to move. I have to change my environment, my direction and my perspective. So, I will get up get out and get moving. Where are you stuck and choosing to just remain in the fog? Get up and move!!!!

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Amazing visit with an amazing family @brianqdavis12

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What an amazing view on an amazing golf course. . I am constantly hearing how it isn’t possible, I just can’t, I am too old, I missed the boat, I just don’t have the time etc... . These are key indicators that you are completely fucking missing the boat. If these stories are coming up in your head, it is time to move. You must take advantage of the opportunity that is in front of you. . The funny thing is that the people who tell these stories are also the ones saying that they never get any opportunity and nothing will ever go their way. . I tell myself these stories often and I have to continually remind myself to break the habit of “I can’t because”. I must change my story to “ I will and when” a simple change of a couple words could be the change that you are longing for in your life.

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It doesn’t matter the level you are at. We must still practice the small things we begin with. . Ultimately, you will never be a master of anything until you accept this. . I thought for many years that I didn’t need to work on the basics. Every day we practice talking, walking, eating etc. these are basic things we don’t even realize we are doing. We must continue to practice and never let up if we truly want to get what we want. . Where are you forgetting to practice?

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I control my own story... . The influences and the excuses are all manifestations of my own. If I am not performing it’s because I choose to not perform. What do you choose?

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Time and time again I find myself lacking... In this space I have to take a deep look inside and see where I am choosing not to move. Where am I holding back? Why do I continue to do this? What have I been focusing on? I will always find I am feeding the beast or the negative. I am giving the wrong part of my story all the focus. I am not focused on building and finding solutions. I am only focused on how bad things suck. It is so hard to always find the positive in everything, however it is easy to find a lesson and make that positive. Where are you focusing? What is the lesson? Why is it positive? Three questions to get your mind right in all situations.

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This doesn’t always have to be a picture. Sometimes it is about putting down the camera and being in the moment. Be thankful for the people you have around you and show them gratitude by showing up 100% with no distractions. To change our results we must change our direction.

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Constantly concentrating on negativity, will only bring more negative. I have been stuck in this loop many times, wondering how the hell to get out. It really is as simple as finding something positive in everything. Concentrate on the gifts that I have received, rather then what I have lost. I create the joy and happiness in my life no one can do it for me.

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If I counted every time I fell as a failure, I would never get anywhere. Just because things aren’t going your way at this moment doesn’t mean that it is all over for you. This is the perfect time to take a step back evaluate course correct and move. I have really screwed somethings up throughout my life. Jumping into entrepreneurship I thought would be so easy. I had all the experience, the talent and the drive that I would need. Boy, was I sadly mistaken. I have had to push past myself more then anything on this journey. Every time that I think I have it figured out, I come up with a new story to screw myself up. Everyday it is a battle with myself and the stories I create. The only way through this is to set measurable trackable targets, so I know that I am on or off track. I have built my calendar and my day to stay focused even when I am not feeling it. I have taken my default from 0 production to what my old 100% was. I would love to say that I have the secret to being 100% all day every day. However, what I have figured out is how to minimize my down time and turn it from zero to a lot more. Figure out where in your life this Applies Are you giving your Health,Family, spirituality and business what they deserve?

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Finished in 2:23 blew up my toe and my ass is bleeding.

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Sacrificing my body is no issue at all, it is when I have to sacrifice my mind ego and emotions. This is where I am extremely uncomfortable. I am naturally an introvert, I really struggle putting myself out there. Funny that every position that I choose puts me way out of of my comfort zone. I will never become who I want to become doing the same things I did before. Get comfortable being uncomfortable.

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Marathon mustache

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Over the last couple of days I have been presented with opportunities that I would have completely missed if my eyes weren’t open to them. 1. An old friend messaged me asking if I would be interested in guest writing a blog. This is significant because I have been wanting to write more and needed something to push me. 2. 1/2 marathon Saturday, While on my run the other day I passed a sign telling me road closed for Gilbert days as I was telling myself I am not a runner. When I arrived home I signed up for the half marathon to push myself into it. 3. Chairs in the pool. Yesterday I told myself I had to get back to the cold plunges since my pool had reached temp and I want to reduce inflammation. As rounded the corner home I began to tell myself that I didn’t want to get in the pool. Then I received a message from my wife that the chairs had blown into the pool. You see when we are given signs we are on the right or wrong path, they are on always huge. I must listen to hear what I need to hear.

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So many times we look at a label and decide that it is too difficult before we ever get started. My son at 8 years old claimed this mountain in 45 min. He was literally passing grown men on the way up. Had he allowed the story “Extremely Difficult” limit him. He would have never known what is truly possible. Where in your life are you quitting before you ever get started? Why are you allowing that story to exist? What is the action that you can complete to create a different result? Now go do it!!!!

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We are constantly telling ourselves stories about why things can’t be done. These are the stories of the past haunting our future. Take control, step into your future and create massive action. What ever story is stopping you do something right to to beat it. Action creates results.

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Imagine for a min the you fight for your marriage or your business like you would fight to live in the water. What could it be? What could it look like? The whole idea of it is just to hard wouldn’t be allowed in your vocabulary. You just figure this shit out. It isn’t easy,but it can be simple. One kick one stroke move over and over again. The reps will get you where you want to go.

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Everyday I set off to push myself to a dark place to find something that I am looking for. What I realized today is that as long as I remain in the light I will never explore the deepest pits in my soul. In life if we surround ourselves with nothing but positive we will miss the opportunity to grow. We will ultimately be limited by the light that other are willing to provide. We must create our own light and dive into the deepest depths of our being. This will allow us to expand and grow at levels that we didn’t think existed.

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I have piled on tools upon tools over the past few years. In this time I have deployed and used them thinking that I would just automatically get results. Turns out, I need a ton more reps and I have to remain consistent. Constant commitment to consistency is the key. I must remain diligent in my efforts to complete my daily mission. I am always talking about default or design. Using my tools and becoming an expert one thing, not everything. Sets me up to design the life that I want. What will you choose?

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