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How You Start Your Day Matters The way you begin your morning sets the tone for the rest of the day. By starting with intentional actions, you can create momentum and prepare yourself to face challenges with confidence. Here are four simple but powerful things you can do to start your day right: 1. Say Gratitudes: Take a moment to reflect on what you’re thankful for. Gratitude shifts your mindset from scarcity to abundance, reminding you of the good in your life. It’s a powerful way to start with positivity and perspective. 2. Make Your Bed: It may seem small, but making your bed is a micro win. It signals to your brain that you’re organized and ready to take control. Plus, returning to a tidy bed at the end of the day feels like a reward. 3. Read a Book: Feed your mind with wisdom, inspiration, or knowledge. Even 10 minutes of reading can spark new ideas and prepare you mentally for the day ahead. 4. Do Pushups: Physical activity kickstarts your energy and boosts your mood. A quick set of pushups gets your blood flowing and sets a “can-do” tone. Starting your day with these micro wins creates a ripple effect. You’ll be better equipped to tackle challenges because you’ve already proven you can achieve momentum. Make your mornings count!

4 Steps to a Mental Breakthrough 1️⃣ Journaling Journaling has completely transformed my life. It’s not just a reflective exercise—it’s a proven way to reduce stress by calming the amygdala, the brain’s emotional center. Studies show that expressive writing helps regulate emotions, clears mental clutter, and gives you a fresh perspective. 2️⃣ Reading Reading doesn’t just expand your knowledge—it rewires your brain. Research reveals it strengthens neural connections, particularly in areas tied to empathy and problem-solving. This makes it easier to approach challenges with clarity and adaptability, breaking through roadblocks that feel insurmountable. 3️⃣ Transparent Conversation Having open, honest dialogue with others is powerful. Transparent conversations release oxytocin, the “bonding hormone,” which lowers stress and fosters trust. Sharing your thoughts often unlocks insights and new perspectives that are difficult to discover alone. 4️⃣ Therapy (if needed) Sometimes, we need expert guidance. Therapy uses neuroplasticity to rewire unhelpful thought patterns into healthier ones. Evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) are scientifically proven to help create breakthroughs that last. Journaling, in particular, has been a game-changer for me. This clip is part of an in-depth training where I share how it’s transformed my life. I hope these steps inspire your breakthrough!

Have you ever thought about how much your environment shapes your future? Here’s a quick exercise I share with my clients: First, ask your five closest friends what their five-year goals are. Then, dig a little deeper—ask them about the five-year goals of their closest friends. What you’ll discover might surprise you. The truth is, you’re not just a reflection of the five people you spend the most time with—you’re influenced by the mindset, habits, and ambitions of their circles too. In essence, you’re a product of 25 people, whether you realize it or not. This isn’t just about relationships—it’s about the “diet” you feed your mind and spirit. Who you surround yourself with matters. Are they chasing growth, purpose, and fulfillment, or are they stuck in cycles of complacency? 5 Steps to Start the Conversation • 💡Ask with curiosity:Approach your friends with genuine interest. Make it clear you care about their vision for the future. • 📖Take notes:Write down their goals to reflect on later and better understand the patterns in your circle. • 🔗Follow up on their connections:Ask them about their friends’ goals to see the broader influence. • 🔍Look for alignment:Notice if their goals inspire you or challenge your current path. • 🌱Share your goals too:Lead by example. It encourages an open, growth-oriented dialogue. Be mindful of who you choose to “diet” with, because your mental, emotional, and relational inputs determine your output. The people in your life either propel you forward or hold you back. Choose wisely. Your five-year future depends on it.

THE MULTIPLICATION FACTOR We often discount the power of the $10 coffee, or the $20 snack pack at the gas station, or even the $50 waste we have on a $20,000 job while doing 100 jobs per year (2,000,000 per year), and then doing the same with 500 jobs per year. Let’s do some quick math. 2 X $10 coffee per week X 52 weeks a year = $1,040 1 X $20 Snacks per week X 52 weeks a year = $1,040 1 X $50 Per Job X 100 Jobs a year = $5,000 1 X $50 Per Job X 500 Jobs a year = $25,000 If you ever hear someone say “it’s just this much”. I challenge you, do the multiplication factor and see what the long term damage is.