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Being Authentic to Myself - Michael's Motivation

I have not been completely honest. Not to say I've been lying or even intentionally misleading. I just haven't been completely honest. I got started coaching because I connected with coaches who talked about the importance of big ticket programs, high dollar courses, audacious financial goals. So I tried to create those kinds of programs, but that's not me. I'm not all about money. I'm about helping people. I'm about coaching people and the feeling I get when someone says "that really helped me." The people I can help the most can't afford high ticket courses. And that's okay. I don't need to make $20,000 a month. If I can pay my bills and spend my time making people's lives better, then I am living my calling and I am happy. It took me a long time to come to this realization, but with it is the understanding that I need to be more authentic in the content I share. You don't need platitudes and theory. You want to see me live my truth so that you can learn from that how to live your own truth. Authenticity is harder than it sounds like it should be.

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How Do You See Yourself? - Michael's Motivation

How do you see yourself?

Your self image affects your confidence and your outcomes.

A lot of people get down on the idea of positive thinking, but positive thinking is like nutritional supplements for exercise. Without doing the exercise, they do nothing, but they can be vital to make the exercise effective.

You need to do the work to be successful, but you are more likely to do the work if you have confidence and the work is more likely to acheive results.

So, how do you see yourself? Do you see yourself as someone with value? Do you see yourself as someone who can succeed?

Check out this article I wrote this week on the topic:

https://www.guywhoknowsaguy.com/2020/12/04/how-do-you-see-yourself/

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Work the Problem

Work the problem.  

What does that mean?

It means that you take the problem step by step, starting by clearly identifying the desired outcome.  The outcome points to the solution. Then ask yourself what you need for that solution.  

Work backwards from the end to where you are now.

What is the next thing you need to do?  

Do that.  

What's next?  

Do that.  

Repeat until success.  

Work the problem. Don't panic.  

Looking for help and support in clarifying and working your problems? Check out the SASS program: http://sas.guywhoknowsaguy.com  

Want to get your mind right to tackle the next problem? Sign up for a free high impact motivational message in your mailbox every morning at http://motivation.guywhoknowsaguy.com

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Morning Motivation and Evening Inspiration - Michael's Motivation

If you're like me, you go on YouTube searching for inspiration. You listen to motivational messages to get fired up and get your head right.Often those messages aren't even meant for you. They're about sports or war or who knows what, but the energy is right, so you go with it.Would you like an empowering message to get you fired up in the morning, and a calming message to wind you down at night?Good, because that is what I am creating! Every morning in your email, a motivational message, and every evening, and inspiring message.To sign up free, visit http://motivation.guywhoknowsaguy.com

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This Kid Is Great - Michael's Motivation

This episode is dedicated to my daughter Rowan who is a great kid. Parents have unique challenges working from home, but my daughter understands that if I'm recording, then it's important she not interupt. She needed to tell me something, but she waited so quietly for me to finish my video that I didn't even know she was there. This kid is great.

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The Economy Really Is Harder, But Opportunity Exists - Michael's Motivation

It's not just you. The economy is way more difficult than it used to be. The era of getting a degree, getting a job, and keeping it for your whole career passed almost half a century again. Even worse, it only lasted for less than three decades. Our ideal of what work should be like it based on a period in time that passed in an historical blink of the eye. The good news is that opportunity still exists, but it only exists if you are looking at the situation that we face in reality and not some fantasy of past economic greatness. If you'd like to talk more about your own sitauation, visit https://www.guywhoknowsaguy.com, and click the button the schedule a call. I'd love to learn more about you and see how we can get you moving on the right track.

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All Magic Has a Price

Why do I use a smartphone but no longer use a Fitbit? Why do I love my smart home device but hate my car's touchscreen display? Watch the video and find out. We live in a world of magic. A device that I carry in my pocket connects me to the entire world, all it's knowledge, and all it's people. I use this device to record videos that I can share with you, on demand, at no cost. Magic! But all magic has a price. Sometimes the magic is not worth the price, and sometimes the price itself makes the magic no longer worth it. Some technology by its nature makes itself ineffective for its intended purpose. If you haven't yet, you should join my Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/confidentconnected

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Consent Is the Difference Between Coaching And Abuse - Michael's Motivation

What is the difference between performing surgery and stabbing? Both involve using a blade to cut a person. The difference is consent and intent. In sugery, the patient consents to the proceedure, and the intent is to do good. This is not the case with an assault. The same is true with coaching and motivation. To effectively coach or motivate someone, you must have their consent. If you coach tells you take responsibility for everything you do and find changes in yourself to improve the situation, there is consent and the advice is valuable. If a parent or boss or religious leader does the same thing to deflect blame and responsibility from themselves onto you, the same message, without consent and with selfish intent, becomes abusive. This video goes a bit deeper into heavier topics than I usually do. You may find it interesting, but I warn you that it could be upsetting to some people. I'd love to hear your feedback in the comments or privately at [email protected]

#guywhoknowsaguy #coaching #abuse #motivation #motivational minute #consent

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Black Friday, Think About Investing In Yourself - Michael's Motivation

It's Black Friday, that most American of holidays when we buy lots of stuff! As you spend all this money on gifts, I'd like you to spare a moment to ask yourself how much you have invested in yourself this year. The greatest investment you can make is in yourself. I have created a special Black Friday program to allow you to get clarity and get ready for 2021 for less than the cost of a TV. Check it out at http://2021package.guywhoknowsaguy.com

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Happy Thanksgiving - Special Thanksgiving Message of Gratitude - The Guy...

Happy Thanksgiving!

I am doing a daily motivation series (http://crush2021.guywhoknowsaguy.com)

I recorded a special Thankgiving message, and I wanted to share it with everyone today.

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Discomfort Makes Your Stronger - Why I'm Outside in 37 degree Morning - ...

Nothing says good morning like stepping out into 34 degree with nothing but shorts on.

This morning, I went out on the deck, did some exercise in the cold, and after 60 seconds, I was fully awake and feeling great.

We are so conditioned to avoid discomfort that we diminish the potential of our lives.

Anything worth doing is at least a little uncomfortable, but a childhood full of "wear a coat", "be careful", "you'll get hurt" have condemned too many of us to a life of mediocrity.

Mediocrity is the ultimate discomfort, so don't be afraid of being uncomfortable to become the great person you are meant to be.

Looking for more motiviation. You will love the Crush 2021 Motivational Series. http://crush2021.guywhoknowsaguy.com

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Personalized Motivational Messages from Michael's Motivation and The Guy...

I get a lot of feedback from people who enjoy my daily motivational videos.

What if you could have your own personal motivation? 

Messages with your name, speaking to your challenges, just for you.

Now you can. Visit http://personalmotivation.guywhoknowsaguy.com to get yours.

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Keep Sleeping or Wake Up and Make Something Happen - Michael's Motivatio...

I woke up a 3:50 AM to the sound of rain on the window. I was thinking about some frustrations I've had. Projects that haven't gotten the response I'd hoped for. Initiatives that haven't worked out as planned. So I gave up... ...on sleeping. People ask me how to keep going when it gets hard. The answer is action. Depression is a low energy state. If you are getting frustrated, depressed, hopeless, the answer is to take action. If you're massively frustrated, take massive action! The answer is not on Netflix. It's not in bed. The answer is in action. Get up. Get to work. Get to action. Get to success. Around the same time I woke up, many people received my motivational message in their inbox. If you'd like a blast of motivation every day from  now until 2021, visit http://crush2021.guywhoknowsaguy.com to sign up.

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Plans Change, Goals Endure - Michael's Motivation - The Guy Who Knows A Guy

The how changes, but if the goal is clear, you'll figure it out. Today things did not go as planned. There were a number of surprises, but because we were clear on our goal, the results came out well... eventually. This year has been the same way for many of us. This is why knowing where you want to end up, clarifying your goals is so important. And this is why I am running a series of free goal setting workshops over the next few weeks. If you know the goal, you can figure out the how. Visit http://countdown.guywhoknowsaguy.com to sign up for this FREE goal setting workshop.

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Weakness Leaving the Body - Michael's Motivation - The Guy Who Knows a Guy

Losing weaknesses is an interesting experience, especially if you are more advanced in age. Things that you could never do before, that you got used to not being able to do, are suddenly possible and sometimes easy. A year ago, I couldn't climb a flight of stairs without getting winded. I certainly couldn't do leg lifts or carry heavy objects over a distance. I couldn't even step over a guardrail without great effort. Now, at 40, I'm watching my physical weaknesses fall away one by one. As children, we are used to getting stronger and more capable, then we assume that our capabilities will reduce progressively as we get older after a certain point. But it doesn't have to be that way. We can continue to increase capabilities and shed weaknesses for many more years after... IF we put in the effort. Marital arts has been very good to me, and I'd like to give back by giving anyone who studies martial arts a gift of access to one of my motivational programs at no charge. If you are a martial artist, comment with the discipline you study, and I'll reach out to give you access.

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What's Next? - Michael's Motivation - The Guy Who Knows A Guy

What's Next? The best place to focus our attention is on the present and the immediate future. If you look back, then you are stuck in the past.If you look too far foward, then you are stuck in a dream. By focusing on the very next thing, you stay moving forward. Had a great victory? Don't get stuck there. Where is your next great victory? Terrible defeat? Don't get stuck there. On to the next. What's next? Would you like a powerful motivational message in your email every morning for the rest of the year? Visit http://crush2021.guywhoknowsaguy.com and sign up for the Motivational Countdown to Crush 2021!

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You Are Undefeated

If you are reading this then you have an unbroken record of surviving every challenge that life has thrown at you. Nothing has been able to kill you.Nothing has been able to stop you.You are UNDEFEATED! We sometimes focus on our failures and think that we are losers. But we are not losers because you cannot lose until the game is over, and as long as you draw breath, the game goes on and you remain undefeated. You have survived everything that has come before, and every day after this one is a chance to be victorious. Want to be updated when I post every Michael's Motivation? The best way to do it is to follow my Patreon page at patreon.com/guywhoknowsaguy Let me help you to plan to win 2021. Join me for a free webinar on seven different dates over the rest of 2020. http://countdown.guywhoknowsaguy.com