Morning Motivator – The Truth of Being Uncomfortable

"The truth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of our ruts and start searching for different ways or truer answers."
-M. Scott Peck.

(* Special thanks to Arlene Raines of Riley Warnock & Jacobson, PLC in Nashville for this wonderful quote and support).

Ahhh – the joys of be COMFORTABLE. No need for change or thought or involvement. How many people do you know that say they just want to be comfortable? Likely many. Yet, what is the DANGER of being comfortable? What does COMFORTABLE even mean? I lend you this – being COMFORTABLE means no longer having a NEED to GROW and IMPROVE. Now – how CRITICAL is your being UNCOMFORTABLE down the road..?

I met this morning with a wonderful new mentor, Michael Burt (www.maximumsuccess.org), who is a professional business coach, speaker, author and State Champion Basketball Coach. We spoke in detail about the opportunities that people have for GROWTH and ACHIEVEMENT in their day to day life. We spoke of ACCOUNTABILITY to self and how IMPROVEMENTS in your life and up to YOU.

Most interestingly, he mentioned the idea of HVA or HIGH VALUE ACTIVITIES. The concept he presented was to accomplish 3 HVAs per day in the 4 dynamics of your life – MIND, BODY, HEART and SPIRIT. By accomplishing 3 per day – you accomplish 15 per week and thus 60 per month! How many people do you believe FAIL in their efforts when they ACCOMPLISH 60 high value activities (HVA) per month. I believe very few. Are these HVAs always "easy" to accomplish? Likely not. Will you feel UNCOMFORTABLE on occasion? Likely so. Will you ACHIEVE your dreams and create a true BALANCE of success..? GUARANTEED!! Now – let's get to work…

2 DEGREE SUCCESS STEP:

As Michael Burt discussed with me, there are 4 dynamics to your success – the development of: MIND, BODY, HEART and SPIRIT.

To accomplish success in each space, you must:
1. Identify your long term goals for each area.
2. Commit to accomplishing the 3 HVAs per day needed to achieve the goal
3. Schedule the time for FOCUS in each of the areas and PROTECT it vigorously
4. Measure your achievements daily - think about the 2 Degree Improvement process here
5. Share your VISION and PASSION with others – create a support structure that will hold you accountable.
6. Get off your TAIL and get to work!! If you want it badly enough – you will find a way to get it and indirectly it will find you.

Creating BALANCE in life is what we all seek. The ability to have a strong body, a growing mind, a fulfilled heart and a tie to a greater purpose. FOCUS on making a 2 Degree change today towards these goals and you WILL be in total CONTROL of your life!!

This day is yours to do what you wish – you will NEVER have this time again. Own it, live it and make today the BEGINNING of the life you always wanted!

Cheers,
Zach

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