Welcome back to the Daily Mastermind. I'm excited today to talk to you about a bunch of things were working on with Franklin planners, but also to share a timeless principal with you that I learned a long time ago but it's always good to remind yourself of...

Putting First Things First...et me share soem thoughts from Stephen R Coveys book that I think will help you keep your priorities in the right place this week.

One of the first thoughts I want to impart is the difference between managing time and managing priorities. Time management is about the clock—a busy schedule. But managing priorities is about the compass—your vision, mission, and values. Your schedule might seem packed, but without a compass, you'll lack direction in the end.

Focus on quadrant two tasks—those that are important but not urgent. Many of us get caught up in urgent yet unimportant tasks. However, true productivity and quality stem from investing your time in these important, non-urgent activities that often go unattended.

What truly matters to you? Your true north is your compass in aligning business goals with personal values and long-term vision. It’s crucial for entrepreneurs, CEOs, and anyone eager to succeed to determine what holds the most importance in business and life.

Learn to delegate, delete, or eliminate unnecessary tasks. The goal is to operate within your unique talent—what excites and fulfills you and drives the most productivity. This is where you'll find the greatest impact and satisfaction.

Plan weekly, execute daily, and remain adaptable. This planning emphasizes weekly organization while staying nimble for daily adjustments. Your true north remains constant, guiding you through life's distractions and detours.

Successful individuals are decisive. It's crucial to develop decision-making skills that boost time management and priority setting. Decide where to focus your time and energy, aligning your efforts with your true priorities to lead a meaningful and impactful life.

By applying these principles, you'll transform not just how you work but also how you live. Mastering time management and knowing your true north will significantly impact your life.

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George Wright III

Welcome back to The Daily Mastermind! Today, we need to address a critical topic: distractions. We're all guilty of letting our external environment, circumstances, and the myriad demands of life lead us astray from our true potential. But are you letting your life distract you from your true destiny? Are the things in your life pulling you away from becoming the person you were meant to be, and from creating the life of your dreams?

We all get distracted, but it’s time to focus on this prevalent issue, especially as we near the end of the year. Whether you’ve already set your goals or are preparing to start fresh, it's crucial to become more intentional with your day and mindset. Most people just drift through life, and at the end of a day, week, or month, they often wonder, "Where did the time go?" This unawareness happens because we drift from one task to another, often led by crises or external stimuli.

To counteract drifting, the first step is recognizing your distractions. These can be physical tasks like emails and busywork, social media, or environmental distractions like your job or personal circumstances. Which distractions consume your time and keep you from your path? Additionally, consider emotional distractions such as anxiety, stress, depression, and fear. Are these emotions steering you away from a positive mindset and slowing your progress?

Awareness of these distractions is key. Once you identify them, the second step is to reframe and deal with them. This doesn’t mean eliminating difficult emotions but feeling them and letting them pass. Getting stuck inside these distractions is unproductive. Instead, reframe your problems as opportunities and set boundaries to deal with these distractions effectively.

Here are some practical ways to manage your distractions:

1. Set Boundaries

Don't check email first thing in the morning. Limit your social media usage and avoid surfing the internet aimlessly. Commit to not letting petty distractions intrude on your goals.

2. Stay Motivated

Find powerful ways to stay motivated and inspired. Whether it's through music, affirmations, accountability partners, or mentors, these tools can help you deal with distractions swiftly.

3. Move Physically

Physical movement is a great distraction buster. Exercise, go for walks, or get adequate sleep to refresh and reset your mind.

As we approach the end of the year, commit to being less distracted, more intentional, and purposeful. Have a clear path and direction, and focus on service and gratitude which will inspire you further. If needed, seek support—join a mastermind group, get a personal trainer, or form a support system.

Here's my challenge for you: pinpoint at least three distractions that you can cut, eliminate or delegate. This will significantly boost your focus and drive monumental growth towards achieving your goals.

Let’s make it a mission to identify and deal with our distractions. It's the only way to avoid failure due to lack of focus. Seek help where needed, stay determined, and let's make this upcoming year the best one yet in terms of productivity and goal achievement.

I hope this message inspires you. Have an amazing day, and I look forward to sharing more insights tomorrow. If this is your first time here, please share this podcast. Tag me at The Daily Mastermind, and give me your feedback on how we can help you stay focused on your goals.

My name is George Wright III, and this has been The Daily Mastermind. Have a great day!

Welcome back to the Daily Mastermind! I hope you're already off to a great start to your week. Today, I'm excited to talk to you about your identity and how it shapes your destiny. Over the past few weeks, we've been focusing on mindset, especially on Mondays, to set up principles that will guide you throughout the week.

If this is your first time reading, I encourage you to stay connected so you don't miss any insights. On Mondays, I like to talk about mindset to equip you with the fundamentals for the week. Throughout the rest of the week, we dive into top priorities like mind, body, money, business, and lifestyle. But today, let’s focus on your identity.

Your identity is crucial because it shapes your destiny. Take a moment to ask yourself, "Who am I?" Often, people define themselves through their careers, roles, or experiences—like being a mother, a businessperson, or a caregiver. However, these are just things that you have attached yourself to over time.

You are not defined by the things you do or the experiences you have had. You are not your mind, your heart, or your life’s experiences. Instead, you are the observer of these thoughts and emotions. The person who listens to your mind and witnesses your emotions. Understanding this distinction is the key to truly grasping your identity.

Let’s break down the concept of identity into three levels:

1. Background Information

This includes characteristics such as race, age, gender, job, family background, and other demographic details. Many people get stuck defining themselves based on these aspects.

2. Beliefs

These are the ideas that shape your life, often influenced by external factors and past experiences. Your beliefs have a powerful impact on your thoughts, actions, and ultimately, your results. However, it's crucial to understand that these beliefs can be changed.

3. Conscious Self-Definition

This is the most powerful level—the definition you consciously give to yourself. This level enables you to manage and integrate the background information and beliefs in a way that empowers you.

An empowering self-definition is key to managing your identity. For instance, instead of seeing your background as a limitation, redefine it as a factor that has shaped you into the strong individual you are today. Instead of believing that life happens to you, believe that life happens for you, providing opportunities for growth.

By creating empowering self-definitions, you can change disempowering beliefs and overcome self-limiting thoughts. This process helps you see your self-worth and potential, shields you from external negativity, and allows you to tackle internal negativity head-on.

One fundamental concept is awareness. As Michael Singer suggests, the key is not in strategies or tactics but in just being aware. Be aware that you are not your mind, circumstances, or background but a unique individual with immense potential.

Here are some practical steps you can take to shape your identity consciously:

• Reflect on Your Background: Understand how your background has influenced you but do not let it define you entirely.
• Challenge and Change Beliefs: Identify beliefs that are holding you back and replace them with empowering ones.
• Create Empowering Self-Definitions: Write down positive definitions of who you are and who you want to become.
• Stay Aware: Practice mindfulness to stay aware of your thoughts and feelings without letting them control you.

Remember, your identity is a powerful driving force behind your destiny. By consciously defining your identity and creating empowering self-definitions, you can transform your life. Don't settle for an identity imposed on you by external factors. Take control and choose who you want to be.

So, challenge yourself this week—think deeply about your identity. What do you think and say about yourself? Are these definitions conscious choices or accumulated over time? Decide to create an empowering, self-controlled identity today.

If you found value in this post, please share it and tag me in your comments. Connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube at the Daily Mastermind. I look forward to hearing from you and sharing more insights.

Stay inspired and have an amazing week!

George Wright III
Daily Mastermind

--- Remember, you're not alone on this journey to shaping your identity and destiny. Stay connected, stay aware, and keep growing!

I want to talk about how to become obsessed with your goals.

Why Should We Become Obsessed With Our Goals?

It might sound a little intense, but Grant Cardone puts it best: "I suggest that you become obsessed about the things you want. Otherwise, you're going to spend a lifetime making up excuses as to why you didn’t get the life that you wanted." Essentially, you either become obsessed with your goals and move forward in the life you want, or you'll dwell on excuses for why you didn't live the life you desire

PROBLEM. You say you want something…but your actions…

According to Robert Kiyosaki, "For many people, the power of their excuse is more powerful than their dreams." Life is coming at you full speed, and the challenges, problems, and excuses we face can often seem bigger than our dreams.

Therefore, you must create reasons and goals that are bigger than your obstacles. Harv Eker summarizes it well: "You can have reasons, or you can have results. You can't have both."

Making Your Goals a Must

Robert Stuberg, a mentor of mine, often talks about how the real solution to creating an obsession with your goals is to make them a must. To live the life you dream of and achieve the goals you set, you must prioritize them above everything else.

So, how do we do this? How do we make our priorities non-negotiable?

Steps to Become Obsessed with Your Goals

1. Be Specific The biggest challenge most of us face is not knowing exactly what we want. It's super important to be very specific about your desires. Do you want more money? A better life? Improved relationships? A nicer car? What exactly do you want? What type of freedom with your time do you desire? Be clear about the specifics of your goals; specificity is the first step to achieving them

2. Make Commitments Once you know exactly what you want, you gotta commit to achieving it. You have to be ready to sacrifice something in order to get it. If you're not specific about what you want or the sacrifices you're willing to make, you won't get any closer to becoming obsessed with your goals.

3. Create Time in Your Day Allocate specific time every day to focus and concentrate on your goals. This daily focus is crucial because it helps you continually visualize your goals

4. Visualization The mind works in mysterious ways. The clearer and more real your goals become in your mind, the more doable they seem. Spend time every day visualizing your goals. The clearer you are about what you want, the more real it feels, and the more you want it. This visualization helps you become obsessed with your goals.

5. Daily Rituals Establish daily rituals that remind you of your goals. This can be as simple as looking at your goals, writing them down every day, or repeating specific affirmations like "I am going to be successful." Consistency in these rituals reinforces your goals and helps your subconscious mind work towards achieving the

6. Be Relentless and Never Give Up Relentlessly pursue your goals. Never give up. The more you pursue your goals every day, the more obsessed and focused you become on achieving them. RESOLVE

7. Don't Settle One of the biggest pitfalls is settling for less. As you encounter challenges and roadblocks, it's easy to think about settling. However, settling is the enemy of greatness. Don't settle for anything less than what you truly want in your life

If you these steps, you will become obsessed with your goals, and as a result, you will get what you want.

Thanks for listening

George Wright III

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Over the past 25 years, I have developed the 12 Prosperity Pillars, principles I believe are essential for achieving true success. One of the most challenging yet crucial pillars is "I take personal responsibility." Many people struggle with this concept, but it is fundamental to creating the life you truly desire.

Taking responsibility means recognizing that everything you've accomplished in life is a result of your actions. This realization is empowering because it puts you in control of your destiny. Taking responsibility does not involve assigning blame but rather positioning yourself as the architect of your life.

Today, I want to share an enlightening message from Darren Hardy. His perspective on personal responsibility is powerful and can provide you with the insight needed to take control of your life.

The Central Philosophy

"You are the center of your universe. The rest of the world reacts and responds to you." This philosophy changed Darren's life when he encountered it at 18 during a seminar. The lecturer's lesson was clear: the shared percentage of making any relationship work is not 50-50 or even 80-20, but 100-0. Only by taking full responsibility for the betterment of relationships will they truly work.

This idea extends beyond relationships to every aspect of life. Darren emphasizes that we are responsible for everything in our lives, whether directly caused by our actions or by our reactions to external events. This understanding is liberating because it shifts our focus to what we can control – our responses and personal growth.

Reflecting on Life Outcomes

Darren illustrates that the various aspects of our lives are reflections of ourselves. Our relationships, bank accounts, and health mirror our internal state. For instance, people with fluctuating financial situations often lack the personal development needed to maintain wealth. The same applies to health – true and lasting change comes from within.

Jim Rohn once said, "Your income seldom exceeds one's level of personal development." This highlights the importance of focusing on personal growth to improve other areas of life. Money, health, and success will always revert to the level of your personal development.

One of the most inspiring messages Darren shares is that all external improvements come from internal growth. Whether it's achieving financial stability or better health, the focus should always be on improving oneself. Personal development is the key to unlocking and sustaining success in every area of life.

Money and Personal Growth

Using the example of lottery winners, Darren explains why many people who suddenly acquire immense wealth often lose it quickly. Our financial status is a reflection of our personal development. Money will always "meet you where you're at." To sustainably grow wealth, one must develop the stewardship, attitudes, behaviors, and habits to manage it effectively.

Health as a Reflection

Similarly, health issues often stem from internal struggles rather than external conditions. Many people attempt to resolve health problems by focusing on symptoms rather than addressing the underlying causes. Personal development plays a significant role here as well, with health often being a visible manifestation of one's internal state.

Taking personal responsibility is a powerful concept that can drastically change your life. Realizing that you are the source of your outcomes provides a profound sense of empowerment. Focus on personal development, and watch as every aspect of your life improves. It's never too late to start living the life you were meant to live.

Remember, the power to choose your destiny lies within you. Share this message, embrace the journey of self-improvement, and you will see transformative results. Thank you for tuning in, and I look forward to connecting with you again tomorrow!