About this episode
Welcome back to The Daily Mastermind. I'm George Wright III, here with your daily dose of inspiration, motivation, and education. I hope you're having a great day today, and I appreciate you joining me. For those of you here for the first time, I'd love for you to hit the like and subscribe button so you don't ever miss an episode. The Purpose Behind The Daily Mastermind The reason I do The Daily Mastermind is to provide you with a consistent presence that can help you create mental discipline and consistency. This consistency helps you stay focused on what's important and what can help you create your best life ever. I constantly say, and truly believe, that it's never too late to start living the life you're meant to live. Reflecting on Your Current Path You may be feeling like you're getting older, or perhaps you're young and crushing it in business or struggling. No matter where you are in life, you can always make a decision to start going in the direction you'd like to go. I believe the biggest challenge that sets people back in their life, mindset, attitude, emotions, relationships, and communication is traveling a path they don't want to be on. It's crucial to be intentional with your choices and your life. One of my favorite quotes is by Jim Rohn, and I’ll probably paraphrase it a bit here: "We all have two choices. We can make a living or we can design a life." How many of you feel like you're just making a living, getting by, going through the motions based on responsibilities, and reacting to daily circumstances? Making Intentional Choices How many of you are actually living a path that you’ve set in motion? Maybe you don't have all the answers or the exact blueprint, but you're moving toward a vision of where you want your life to be. Which path are you on? We've been told our whole lives that if you do certain things, you'll eventually get to live the life you want, right? I have found over time and through my experience working with some of the greatest thought leaders and experts in the world, that you have to start that path and enjoy the process. Happiness is about the journey, not about reaching a destination. The Importance of Balance Creating balance in life is not about distributing time equally to all areas but being focused on all aspects. You can't let certain areas drop completely and think the rest will go well. Your mental and physical fitness, for example, impact your business, relationships, and communication. It boils down to your daily rituals, like mindset, movement, and eating the right foods, which can significantly increase your productivity. Setting Goals and Living a Balanced Life I often talk to my personal trainer about mental and physical balance. Your mental game empowers you in the gym and vice versa. Setting balance in your goals across mental, physical, spiritual, business, money, family, and relationships is key. That's why The Daily Mastermind touches on mind, money, body, motivation, business, and lifestyle throughout the week. Designing Your Life Many of you ask, "What can I do to start creating my life?" I believe the first step is to get out from under your circumstances and make a decision. Identify your unique talent, the thing you love doing, and find ways to integrate that into your life for both opportunity and fulfillment. Remember, you get paid for the value you bring to the marketplace, not your hours. Committing to Your Goals One of my mentors, T. Harv Eker, always said, "You can have reasons or you can have results, but you can't have both." If you want results in your life, stop making excuses. No matter your current situation, there are people in worse positions. Be grateful for what you have, even if it's not what you want yet, because that gratitude will help you get more of what you want. Aligning Actions with Beliefs If your actions don’t reflect what you say you believe or want, then you probably don’t truly believe it or want it. Sometimes, the best motivation is avoiding pain rather than chasing a reward. The pain of discipline is far less than the pain of regret. Don’t live your life looking back with regret because of a lack of discipline. Focus on thoughts that motivate you to act and make a difference. That's the whole reason behind The Daily Mastermind. Ensure you're consciously and intentionally designing a life, not just making a living. Enjoy the process to stay focused on the moment, which will help you reach the next level. If you enjoyed this, please share the show and tag me, The Daily Mastermind, on Facebook or Instagram. I’d love to interact and see what you're working on. Always feel free to reach out, and I look forward to talking with you more tomorrow. Have an amazing day! George Wright III Join me here: JointheEvolution.com and DailyMastermind.com