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I was recently on an incredible mentoring call, where one of my mentors and business partners was giving a weekly mentoring call on how to build not only our businesses, but also how to improve ourselves. Let’s face it, if we want to accomplish great things in this lifetime, we need to improve ourselves first, then we can truly facilitate the change in others, as well as our world at large. There is a good reason why, when on a plane, they say “if the oxygen masks come down, please place yours on first BEFORE assisting small children”.

So there were 7 points on this call that I would like to highlight here, because when I heard these myself, it really caused me to reflect on what I need to do to improve as a person, as a business owner, a leader, a husband. My hope is that these will cause a bit of reflection on your part as well.

THE SEVEN “F”‘s

1. Forsake: There are some things we need to give up, to forsake if we are going to move to the next level. What is holding you back? What could you do without in order to move forward? Bad habits, wrongs thoughts, bad influences, etc.

2. Forget: We have all been hurt, we have all had failures, it’s time to move on, and not dwell in the past. “Are you reaching for the stars, or living on your scars?”

3. Focus: Now is the time to focus; Affirmations, goals, a plan. Hope is NOT a strategy. Focus on what you are looking to achieve.

4. Find: Find out what it is that excites you? What are your dreams? You should be THRIVING, not just SURVIVING. FIND out what it is that truly moves, inspires, and motivates you.

5. Follow: Follow those who will teach you. Find a mentor, someone who is where you strive to be, then follow them, and let them coach you.

6. Form: Form a plan to get to where who are going. You can’t jump in your car and aimlessly drive around town hoping to find your destination. Same thing with your life. Your plan IS your google map, your directions.

7. Forge: Once you have your plan, FORGE ahead with passion and purpose. Wake up everyday with a positive attitude, and don’t allow anyone to steal your happiness or positivity. If you do, the one who loses is YOU

-Great thanks to Mr. Brad Hager for this awesome, inspiring information. I hope this is helpful for you. Happy New Year, let’s go 2011!

Peace,

Jamie