How to Build Better Habits in 4 Simple Steps: Atomic Habits Chapter 3 – Top o’ the Mornin’ to Ya’! – Abundant Life

Psychologist Edward Thorndike – study of cats “behaviors followed by satisfying consequences tend to be repeated and those that produce unpleasant consequences are less likely to be repeated.” Clear, James. Atomic Habits (p. 44). Penguin Publishing Group. Kindle Edition. Problems Repeated problems . . . Time for a habit (or a delegation) Quit Repeating Yourself We’re all hunting for rewards (good feelings) and we repeat things that give us rewards BUT sometimes I settle for small rewards when there are bigger rewards available. “With practice, the useless movements fade away and the useful actions get reinforced. That’s a habit forming.” Clear, James. Atomic Habits (p. 45). Penguin Publishing Group. Kindle Edition. Behavioral scientist...

Listen – Top o’ the Mornin’ to Ya’! – Family

This week, We’re going a day early to have my retreat weekend with my wife. Of course I couldn’t get the calendar right. . . This will be on Friday!! The topic is “Listen” in regards to the “Family” of my five pillars. Listening tips: 1) Give the person full eye contact 2) Spend all your mind power listening 3) Be in the same room/space when talking My Five Pillars: God Family Abundant Life Adventure Technology Do you know...

Listen – Top o’ the Mornin’ to Ya’! – God

Have you listened to God today? What about family, friends, co-workers? My pillars: GodFamilyAbundant LifeAdventureTechnology Do you know Jesus? https://www.youtube.com/c/brianseim

Consumption Creation Ratio – Top o’ the Mornin’ to Ya’! – Abundant Life

Please create more than you consume. The only way to make a difference is to actually take action. Measure your time this week and determine if you’re creating or consuming each hour or each 30 minutes. If you’re not creating more than you’re consuming. . . I mean lots more. Consider making a change AND measure it. We don’t know if we don’t measure and we do change what we measure. There was a broadcasting fail so here’s the bonus retake for LinkedIn (it is a bit different–worth your time): My pillars:–God–Family–Abundant Life–Adventure–Technology Do you know...

Focus on your Focus : One Thing — Top o’ the Mornin’ to Ya’! – Abundant Life

What I’m back for and encouragement to focus on one thing. My pillars: GodFamilyAbundant LifeAdventureTechnology Do you know...

What to Expect – Top o’ the Mornin’ to Ya’! – LinkedIn Livestream Launch

A better life requires a change in my thinking. Seth Godin changes my mind and thinking. Guard your mind (Tony Robbins). Guard your time. Guard your relationships. Do not fear failure. Everything is a learning experience or a success (or both) I’ve messed up in ways you haven’t. . . and hope sharing my mess-ups helps you. What do you stand for? Take action on what you stand for. When you rant against something make sure it aligns directly with something you stand for. Griping is not productive.”What you’re ranting against has to be an opponent for something you’re going for.” Use and expand your influence to help others. You can do more in 10 years than you think. You can do less in 1 year than you think — don’t let...