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Discipline is the Shortcut. Do the Work

Mike Shady, April 30, 2020

Discipline is the Shortcut

Brian Kight is a guy I follow daily and really enjoy reading and listening to his material. Brian is an entrepreneur, global keynote speaker, and advisor to the Fortune 500, high growth businesses, pro and college sports teams.

He ends all his material with this: "Discipline is the shortcut. Do the work." Below he explains what this means:

The fastest path to getting what you want is through more and better discipline.
Nothing is more reliable in producing results than discipline.
If the options are one-year, three-years, or five-years . . . which one is the shortcut? What would accelerate something from five years to one year? Discipline. Apply that with any length of time to any objective that requires work.
Shortcut doesn’t mean skipping steps, skipping work, or skipping responsibilities. It means taking the most direct and efficient path possible.
Most people avoid discipline because they think it “takes too long” or they get bored. Then end up taking 3x-10x longer to get it done anyway, if they ever do. They look back 10 years and say things like, “If only I started then” or “If only I stuck with it I’d be there by now”. Two years of work feels like a shortcut when compared to 10 years of avoidance and regret.
You can accelerate down any path toward any objective you want. It’s completely dependent on your discipline. It’s all about which path you choose to take.

Today would be a great day to determine where you want to be in 1 year, 3 years or 5 years in your bowling and/or professional career, family, etc. Develop a plan on how to get there and become super disciplined and do the work!

Do the work today to Win Your Day!

Rise Above

Mike Shady, April 29, 2020

Rise Above the Storm

Describe a storm you are currently facing in your life. Many of us right now, the storm is this pandemic.

The eagle is the only bird who does not seek shelter when a storm approaches, but instead uses the winds of the storm to push itself higher and fly above the clouds. How can you be like an eagle and use the winds to push yourself higher and rise above the storm?

Write down 3 ways you can rise above the storm (pandemic)...

Go Rise Above and Win the Day!

Never Quit

Mike Shady, April 28, 2020

Never Quit

One of my favorite quotes is from the legendary Coach Bear Bryant.

"Never quit. It is the easiest cop-out in the world. Set a goal and don't quit until you attain it. When you do attain it, set another goal, and don't quit until you reach it. Never quit"

Bear Bryant

What a great time right now to reflect on where you currently are with your career, skill base, etc and set a goal. Develop a plan and a process to work toward that goal until you reach it.

Remember, the START is what STOPS us.

Never Quit!

Now Go Win The Day!

Notice Your Strengths

Mike Shady, April 26, 2020

Find GREATNESS Inside Of You

Did you know that you are one of the best in the world at something? That you are an expert? Think about that for a moment: "You are one of the best in the world."

According to research, you are better at one thing or more than at least 10,000 other people. You have an ability inside of you that is truly great and offers tremendous value to others. Do you know what that ability is?

Many coaches and teachers will spend their time focused on getting you to see what's wrong with you, where you are deficient. The best of the best helps you to see your strengths. They help you to see that limitless potential that resides inside of you and get you to find your passion.

Once you discover this ability, you are on your way to a life of fulfillment. Imagine if you could be the person whose ability is to help others find the ability that resides in them? Today, help someone else find the greatness inside of them.

What are your strengths?

Now Go Win Your 1424!

Energy Giver or Energy Taker

Mike Shady, April 24, 2020

Fountain or Drain

There are two types of people in the world: Energy givers and Energy takers. Energy givers are like fountains - they are uplifting, fun to watch in action and a joy to be around.

Energy takers are like drains - they will suck you down if you let them as their number one purpose in life is to suck you down into the sewers of negativity.

Today, put your focus on being an ENERGY GIVER and spend less time letting the drains in your life suck you down to their level.

Win Your 1424 Today by becoming an ENERGY GIVER!

The Law of the Palm Tree

Mike Shady, April 22, 2020

Bend But Never Break

Palm trees will bend but never break. They will roll with the wind and adversity, staying flexible under pressure in their strategy to survive the storm.

The palm tree knows that it must adapt to the challenge and that when the challenge has passed it can POP RIGHT BACK UP and continue to grow.

Unlike the oak tree that is rigid, inflexible, and has to get its way or it will buckle under pressure, the palm tree is flexible, chooses a path that works for the situation, and then pops back up ready to fight another round.

We all need to be a Palm Tree right now with the uncertainty of what each day brings. We'll bend but we will NOT break!

Stay Flexible and Go Win the Day!

The Successful Attitude Equation

Mike Shady, April 21, 2020

ATTITUDE

What makes up 100%? Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%? We have all been to those meetings where someone wants you to give over 100%. How about achieving 110%? What makes up 100% in life or bowling? Here's a little mathematical formula that might help you answer these questions:

If:

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ is represented as:

1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526

Then

H-A-R-D-W-O-R-K

8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98%

And

K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E

11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5 = 96%

But

A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E

1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5 = 100%

So, one can conclude with mathematical certainty that while hard work and knowledge will get you close, it is your ATTITUDE that will get you there.

Remember, the ATTITUDE you take is a decision you make.

Today, you can control your ATTITUDE in every situation you face especially considering what we are experiencing with this pandemic.

Your ATTITUDE is contagious and your ATTITUDE will determine your altitude.

What type of ATTITUDE will you bring with you today?

Now Go Win the Day with your ATTITUDE!

Three Powerful Words

Mike Shady, April 20, 2020

Compared To What

Three of the most powerful words in your mental assassin toolbox are "Compared To What?"

Compared to what other people are going through right now in their lives, your insignificant troubles do not seem so big, do they?

The current pandemic situation has created many "Compared To What" moments. Remember the "Compared To What" mentality and keep yourself grounded during this challenging time. The problems we face are not the problem; how we respond to them is really the problem.

Choose your response and your perspective wisely today. Develop a "Compared To What" perspective today.

Now Go Win Your Day!

Just Start

Mike Shady, April 19, 2020

Just Start

Earlier this week we discussed "It's the Start that Stop Us" in a post. I hope you have STARTED. Here is another 1424 to get you STARTED:

Start now
Start where you are
Start and make mistakes
Start with what you have
Start moving toward the goal
Start with what you already know
Start small
Start now
JUST START

Now Go Win the Day!

Inner Peace

Mike Shady, April 17, 2020

Inner Peace

Inner Peace begins the moment you take a new breath and choose not to allow an uncontrollable event to dominate you in the present. You are NOT what happened to you. You are what you choose to become in this moment. Let go, breathe and begin...

Start today and develop this new habit of Inner Peace. Make it a daily part of your life, especially during this challenging time in our world. Once we all get past this, you'll have a new skill that you can take with you on the lanes competing one shot at a time.

Now Go Win Your Day!

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