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Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Execute Series: Week 4 - 30 Day Challenge!!

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Execute Series: Week 3 - Execute

"I Dream, I Test My Dreams Against My Beliefs, I Take Risks, And I Execute My Vision To Make Those Dreams Come True"

-Walt Disney

Welcome back everyone to the September edition of the Straight Up Mindset Blog. This month’s series is Execute. The first week we talked about "Know What You Want". Second weeks topic was called "Write It Down". This weeks topic will be over "Execute"

This is it, this is what it all comes down to. As mentioned in the first weeks blog, you have given some serious thought into what it is you really want in life. You've talked about it, you've visualized it and now you are absolutely certain what it is you are after. Next step, we asked you to take that information and write it all down. Write it down anywhere, a notepad, diary, in your phone or a sheet of paper. Where ever you can write it down, go ahead and put it all there. Remember, when you write it down the percentage of achieving those goals increases.

Now here comes the crucial part. It's time to take those plans, ideas, goals and make them come to life. IT'S TIME TO EXECUTE!! In order for any plan or idea to work you must execute those plans. The one area that a lot of us fail in is the execution. We feel that because we did everything prior, all the other stuff should just magically happen. No, you need to follow through all the way to the end and that means putting things into action and making moves. Example: You want to lose weight, ok, you have planned out your diet. You have scheduled your time for your workouts and the only thing left to do is to just do it. No more talking, no more fantasizing, WORK!

What are you waiting for?? Don't let all that time and effort you put into planning go to waste. You are right there. All you have to do is just execute, its that simple. People tend to not reach their goals because they fear when they try to execute that they will fail. Let me tell you something and I want you to pay close attention to what I'm about to say. I guarantee you are going to fail, there is a high probability that failure is going to happen to you and you will have to start all over. Here is the kicker though, Its OK. Failure is part of the process, its what builds you up and makes you better. You have heard us say this many, many times before. Do you think every successful person that you look up to and admire hit success on the first try every time? Absolutely not, they failed over and over and over. What they got out of it each time was how to do it better and then boom, they hit their mark. Its part of the process and it takes time. The more you do it, the better you get at executing and your success rate increases each time.

We can't stress this enough, Execute, Execute, Execute! Its very important that you let this one marinate in your brain for a while. Without the work, without the execution, all those things you thought about, talked about and wrote down, will only be thoughts. Words with no weight and letters on a piece of paper

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Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Execute Series: Week 2 - Write it Down

"Your Dreams Are Only Dreams Until You Write Them Down..........Then They Are Goals"

Welcome back everyone to the September edition of the Straight Up Mindset Blog. This month’s series is Execute. Last week's topic was "Know What You Want". This weeks topic is called "Write It Down"

We mentioned last week that you have to know what you want. Once you have figured that portion out, now its time to write it down. Put those ideas on paper. Writing it down might seem like a meaningless step, but doing this helps you visualize your goals and makes them more tangible. Studies have shown that when you write down your goals the percentage of achieving those goals increases.

After you accomplish that, break them down into 2 categories: Short Term Goals and Long Term Goals. Your Long Term Goals are going to be those big goals, your dreams, the big picture and things that would be accomplished in 5 or more years. Think about what you strive to accomplish and the reason why you are doing what you are doing. This timeline will vary for each person as everyone's goals and what they want to do are different.

The other portion is going to be your Short Term Goals. These are going to be your day to day items. The things you need to accomplish in order to get closer to your Long Term Goals. What short term goals do for you is, they build your confidence. As you start to complete each short term goal your hunger and desire to reach the big goals starts to grow. You empower yourself to not allow anything to stop you. This is the process where you grow as a person mentally and emotionally. During this time you will have failures and you will have victories. In each and every one of those moments a valuable lesson is to be learned.

These are the simple steps to building a solid foundation. Prepare yourself to watch your plans unfold and see your dreams come to fruition.

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Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Execute Series: Week 1 - Know what you want

"Vision Without Execution Is A Daydream. Execution Without Vision Is A Nightmare."

-Japanese Proverb

Welcome everyone to the September edition of the Straight Up Mindset Blog. This month’s series is Execute. This weeks topic is, Know What You Want.

Just like the quote above states, in order for you to be able to execute anything you must have a plan in place. This is usually the hardest part to figure out, as most people have never really visualized a plan. This is something that has to be true to you and what is in your heart. Sit down and think long and hard about this, you have to be able to filter all the nonsense and irrational stuff that clouds your judgment. Take money out of the equation, take fame and recognition out of it. What is your gift that you have been blessed with?

Knowing what you want is the foundation to making dreams into reality. Once you come up with that answer, you have something tangible. You have something to work towards, something to plan around. Every day people go to work and do a job that they don't care about, they have no passion for and wonder why they are miserable when they hear that alarm clock go off in the morning. Why live this way? Why waste your time and efforts fulfilling someone else's dreams?

The same amount of time and effort can be put towards something that has way more value and meaning to you. The promise of a steady paycheck can't be your only motivation. We all get stuck with that reasoning and trust me as I am not exempt from this type of thinking. So, I encourage you to sit down by yourself,with a friend, family member or significant other and really think about what it is you want from yourself and life. Figure out what is your gift you were blessed with and figure out how that can be shared with the world. Once you obtain that answer, spend every waking moment of your life going after it

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Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Believe Series: 30 Day Challenge!!

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Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Believe Series: Week 4 - Leave your Mark!!

"If You're Going To Live, Leave A Legacy. Make A Mark On The World That Can't Be Erased"

-Maya Angelou

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Welcome back everyone to the August edition of the Straight Up Mindset Blog. This month’s series is the Believe Series. The first week we discussed "Believe First!!, Second weeks topic was "Opportunity is coming!!!", Third week we talked about "Let Nothing Stop You!!!". Now we are in week 4 and the topic is "Leave Your Mark!!!"

We have all heard the saying that we only have one life to live. Have you really sat down and fully thought about that? There are no reset buttons, once your number is called its time. We can all agree that the one life we have wont be perfect, but what we can do is make it purposeful. You have heard us say this many times, "Your purpose has to be bigger than yourself." Once you make your purpose bigger than you that is when you are able to leave your mark on this world and build a legacy.

You have to understand that you have people depending on you. What you do affects other people that need you to be 100%. A lot of us are here because of someone who left their mark in our lives. It was so strong, it touched us so deep that it helped mold us to who we are today. That is how you have to think and approach everything you do. Put your best foot forward everyday when you wake up. You have been blessed with a gift that can be shared to help others.

Once you make your mark that is something that no one can take away from you. That will forever live in the lives of your children, family, friends and those who have been touched by your gift. Those are things that cannot be erased no matter how hard they try. I once heard someone say "Our fingerprints don't fade from the lives we've touch". Your life is your message to the world, make sure its inspiring.

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Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Believe Series: Week 3 - Let nothing Stop You!!!

"The Question Isn't Who Is Going to Let Me; It's Who Is Going To Stop Me"

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Welcome back everyone to the August edition of the Straight Up Mindset Blog. This month’s series is the Believe Series. First week we discussed "Believe First!!, The following week the topic was "Opportunity is coming!!!" This weeks topic is "Let Nothing Stop You!!!"

A lot of us go through life with the expectation what we want and strive for will simply be handed to us. When life punches you in the mouth and you have to fight for what you want. Many of us tend to shy away or just simply give up. Don't do this to yourself and miss out on opportunities just because an obstacle has been placed in front of you. These are the moments that build character and have life's most precious lessons wrapped up in them.

These key moments are what help define you, makes you stronger and gain the ability to endure through life's rough patches. Way too often we let a family member talk us out of our dreams because they are projecting their fears and lack of passion on us. Way too often we sell ourselves short because we lack the confidence to move forward. STOP! You know what you want, so why miss out cause of minor setbacks and obstacles. If you don't know what you want then sit down with a note pad and figure it out. Once you obtain that answer, you pursue that goal with every ounce of your being answith ever bit of your soul. Don't stop until that goal has been met then pounce on the next one. Let nothing stop you in your pursuit of Happiness, Personal and Financial Freedom, whatever it is that drives you. Opportunities are few and far between, so don't let anyone or thing stop you from capturing them.

Remember that the only person that can stop you, is you. No one else has the ability or power to stop you from rising to the top unless you give them the power to do so. So don't blame your boss, don't blame your parents, don't blame your situation. If you are not doing what you said you are going to do and you keep falling short of your dreams then you are the reason. Come on guys, no more excuses. BE UNSTOPPABLE! BELIEVE!!

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