Saturday Straight Talk: TIME

TODAY'S TOPIC IS: TIME

Time is the most precious commodity we have; one which we never get a second chance at or ever get back.

We can all agree that the days, weeks and months are flying by faster than ever before. It's overwhelming for many people to try to make headway on any endeavor when you're just trying to keep your head above water.

I get it. But I'm not here to blow sunshine up your you-know-what. I'm here to Coach you on how to resume your position as Captain of your ship so that you can steer it to your end destination.

It is IMPERATIVE you become a strict guardian of your time.

"But how do I do that when I'm barely treading water?"

YOU PUT YOUR ANCHOR LEG DOWN. And that starts with a DECISION.

To be respectful Of both of our times, lemme ask you a question. Have you ACTUALLY decided? Or, are you sitting on the fence and kind of dabbling right now? Or worse...are you waiting for "The Right Time," or "Having Enough Money," before you make your decision?

Straight Talk With Your Coach: DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF.

The Stars will never line up. There most likely will never be "the perfect time," or "enough money." You've got to DECIDE AND COMMIT FIRST; then you figure out "how-to."

For those of you have DECIDED, Here's Some Hard, Fast Tips For Becoming A Guardian Of Your Time:

GET YOUR S#!+ TOGETHER. In other words, get organized. (Unsexy as it may sound).
SET AND COMMUNICATE CLEAR BOUNDARIES WITH OTHERS IN REGARDS TO TIME. You must assume full command. I'm not gonna lie-this can be a painful stretch-but it is NECESSARY. You will come to learn very quickly that people who don't respect their own time will never respect yours.
FOCUS ON PRODUCTIVITY. Productivity is different than busy. Productivity yields effective results. "Busy" merely allows you to justify your actions. (Sorry not sorry)
OPERATE ON A TIMELINE. Schedule your activities as appointments with a start and a stop time-AND HOLD YOURSELF ACCOUNTABLE TO THAT TIMELINE.
CHISEL DOWN AND BE PRESENT. Focus on one activity and be 100% present in it for the time you've allocated. If you're working, then work. If you're training, then train. If you're spending time with loved ones, then spend the time with them. If you're resting, then rest.
FOCUS ON YOUR OWN $#!+. Comparison is the thief of joy. Do whatever it takes for you to be successful at your chosen endeavor; REGARDLESS of what "everybody else" is doing. Remember, those who go with the crowd usually go no further than the crowd.
OWN IT. Success in any endeavor no matter how big or small is 100% up to you.

THIS WEEK'S COACH'S CHALLENGE: Hold Yourself Accountable And Run Your 24.

Hustle while they party. Grind while they sleep. Results require no explanation. Put your nose to the grindstone and get $#!+ done.

Make It A Powerful Week!