Too often we allow our pride to rule our lives. We suffer in silence and worry that we'll be exposed for the fake and posers we are. What happens is that nothing happens and we sink into mediocrity. We don't get the help we need and we let our flame, our light extinguish.
Think of having the right person help you is like having the right tool to build something. Let's say you need to use a nail to join together some wood. Is it not easier to use a hammer versus a brick? They both work, but one works way faster and better. Having the right tool for any project will save frustration and time.
Therapists, doctors, coaches, advisers, or even more team members will make whatever life you're building go that much faster and give you better results.
We have been having a discussion on how to finally move from Point A to Point B and today we are tackling relationships. We have discussed your health, your spirituality, and now we're looking to improve our relationships. But as you invest into your family, we want to keep this as simple and efficient as possible. Instead of relying on how we feel in our relationships, I want you to focus on doing a daily investment. But to make sure our efforts are not wasted, we're discussing the "Five Love Languages" so we can make sure we're doing the right stuff!
There are Five ways that we like to give and like to receive love and connection. This applies to our spouse as well as our children and other loved ones.
Each of these are explained further on their website or even in this episode. So listen in. Because I can tell you that this will save you energy and frustration when you can streamline how you can fill your partner's cup. If you don't speak their language you might be working your ass off and it won't make a difference in your marriage!
We all fucking do it! We as a society WANT easy! We want the Life Hack, the cheap, the time saving, effort saving easy!!!!
And it's killing us.
So YES, we're freaking addicted to EASY and it's destroying us.
What if you instead embraced the suck and knew that what you ACTUALLY wanted was on the other side of the hard work.
I hope this triggers you. I hope it pisses you off, because you NEED TO UNDERSTAND WHAT IS AT STAKE!
Own it!
Own your pain of your current situation and then freaking get ready to work.
What Happened.
I made a promise. A podcast, a blog, an email, and a video to help my tribe improve by 1% every day. And then LIFE freakin showed up!
Chaos is inevitable, so why did I promise and yet not follow through?!?
So, here goes, it's 9:40pm and I'm recording... FOR YOU.
But also for me and to keep my promise.
So, what did you promise yourself and where are you not following through?
This is your wake up!
Coach Nick
Why Listen Today:
We use our workouts and our food to give us just raw power and energy, but we also have stress hitting us from all areas and angles. We can use our spirituality to wash off this stress.
Spirituality is not religion. That is not the topic today to avoid any conflicts and to keep from distracting from this message.
Instead look at spirituality to define your place in this world and your purpose. Answer the biggest question of "why"?
As we practice our spirituality in the many forms of meditation, prayers, contemplation, and deep thought - this releases us from stress and worry.
So listen in for your challenges and to find out why this is 2nd in importance to your body but more important than even your relationships.
Coach Nick
Why You Should Listen:
It all starts with YOU! Meaning, if you want to make your life better and you think that the top priority is finances, or your marriage, or your kids... think again! You need to first work on your and THEN you will see improvement with the rest of your life.
A great marriage needs great ingredients.
Powerful finances require a powerful you - either as an employee/teammate or powerful entrepreneur.
So, let's talk about body!
There is NOTHING exciting or sexy about doing the work here. It's slow and steady. There will be very little BIG HUGE wins as we move from point A to point B. It's called the daily grind. And to course correct a HUGE tanker of a ship called your life, it's going to take consistency.
We love to glorify the "overnight" successes - the instant wins that we see all over social media. But we're comparing our normal lives to someone else's highlight year, so screw that!
Each day, 1%. That's it. And we're gonna win the game that way.
I would totally take a 1% win everyday rather than a 10% win once a month. or even twice a month.
So, remove the idea that this is your latest shiny object! But we are gonna be there for each other along the way.
I am just taking a moment to tel you how this next few months are going to work! I want you to feel organized and that you understand what I hope for you in your commitment to do the work and enjoy the results.
Every day: 10min or less
Each day will have a list of actions steps listed. Choose one.
Obviously the more work you do, the faster and better your results.
And..... go!
I messed up last episode's recording by using the wrong microphone is sounded all crappy. I should have taken a moment to double check things before I spilled my guts on the last podcast.
But then I had to let it all go. Because the message was downloaded. It was clear and I made my point.
While details mattered, I didn't want them to stall the message. So, done is better than perfect.
The Backstory:
Wife and kids left for Denver this weekend and I stayed to have a "beast mode" weekend to get some work done. Old me would have used this opportunity to yes get shit done, but also eat terrible food, look at porn, and binge watch movies and Netflix.
The temptation, of course, is always there but that's no longer me. I have to purposely make a plan and follow it. Meditation, meal plans, and workout. Use the downtime to also read or even record some extra podcasts.
Check out the full notes: www.peptalksforparents.com
Are you freaking kidding me?!? A new episode each and every day? And an email too? You're out of your mind.
So what the hell am I thinking posting every single day?!? Am I crazy or something???
Well yes. Because the rest of you day minus the 10 minutes you listen to me is probably going to be filled with mediocre messages from marketing and sales giants and new outlets from around the world. Scaring you, impacting you, and causing you to collide and buy their crap. So yes, I'm going to give you 10minutes - just 10 minutes to help you improve your life by ONE PERCENT!!!
One percent times 365 days = you are 3.65X better next year.
Let's do this!!!
Are you making $12 per hour or are you trading one hour of your life for $12?
When you say it out loud there is all of a sudden a HUGE difference in perspective.