“I don’t feel like it today.”
How many times have you uttered those words? Or, maybe you didn’t even say the words. You just kind of felt them. Thought them. No matter how they were communicated, they became the accepted reality for your day.
Another day wasted.
Another day you procrastinated on something you know you should be doing.
Another day where you let your feelings control your life. Business. Destiny.
Another opportunity squandered.
We’ve all been there at least a time or two. Some more than others, of course. Too often, we let our feelings dictate our actions and the cost is often far greater than we realize.
One quote you’ll hear me say often in presentations is, “successful people make decisions based on goals, NOT feelings.”
It’s true.
A New Approach to Motivation
This week I’ve started reading a new book. It’s titled, “The 10X Rule” by Grant Cardone.
I’m only about 15% of the way into it, but I’ve already been inspired, challenged, motivated and encouraged.
If you’re one of those people that find yourself giving into your excuses and feelings, this book is going to kick your butt and make you feel differently about things. I’m not even that guy. I’m generally pretty good about getting things done. But wow… Grant has definitely placed his foot firmly on my butt more than a few times within the first several chapters.
Of all the quotes I highlighted, there’s one that has spoke to me more than any other. Perhaps because in the last year, my life circumstances have changed. Last summer I got married, and with that marriage, I also took on the responsibility of two daughters. One 5 and one 10.
Here’s the quote.
BOOM!
Tell me, how do you feel about your excuses now?
After reading that, are you more or less likely to give into your feelings? Or will you be making decisions and taking massive action based on your goals.
Now that I’m a father, that spoke to me powerfully.
Teaching my kids to succeed is one of my most important goals. Modeling it for them is one of the most effective ways to get it done.
Your kids are watching… are you going to crush it today?
