Tuesday, September 30, 2014

LIGHTS, CAMERA, (MASSIVE) ACTION!!


 


ACTION: Way of manner of moving or energetic activity.

LIGHTS, CAMERA, (MASSIVE) ACTION!!

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!! This phrase is well known in the film industry; and although simple, there is so much that goes into these words. Let's examine!!  Before any actor/actress can take center stage they must first know their part. They can't just walk on set and start acting.  It takes long nights of studying lines and countless hours of preparation to "become" the part they are portraying. The chemistry with their counterparts also takes time to be developed and mastered in order for the movie to come off as genuine. So the bottom line is, before the director screams action, the RIGHT person must be in place to carry out the part. Once the director screams ACTION.....movement takes place. ACTION implies MOVEMENT!!
Let’s draw the parallel to our lives! In order to take action towards our GOALS, we must get moving; but not just any movement. We must move in the RIGHT DIRECTION. The only way for this to happen is to have a clear and concise plan as to where you are going. Once you have that plan, then you can take MASSIVE ACTION to make it happen. One of the most important things we can do when going after what we want is to do it with a sense of urgency!  Having that sense of urgency and moving with massive action erases all doubt, doubt in ourselves, doubt in others or even doubt in the process. DOUBT KILLS!!  When you take steps every day to move towards your goals with massive action, there is no time for doubt to creep in. Doubt creates stagnation; and usually, anything that is not moving, is dead. From the time we are conceived we are moving; so, the basis of life is for us to move forward. Movement equals growth!   When we take action towards the things we want most in life we are stimulating that growth. If you create goals big enough, the only way to achieve them is to grow in the person that will match them.

One of the main reasons people don't go after what they want is FEAR. Fear of rejection from family and friends, fear of failure, or simply fear of not knowing how to do something keeps us from taking massive action!  Instead of taking action, it’s so much easier to do nothing at all and remain comfortable. For many of us, it would seem so much easier to do nothing at all and remain comfortable instead of taking massive action. But when it comes to putting action to your goals we must understand that some action is better than none at all; the latter keeps us in the same situation. Take the necessary steps to create momentum and your goals will become a reality sooner than later!  Here's a small list of steps to help you jumpstart action towards your goals:

1. Write GOALS daily
2. Create a timeline to get them done
3. Minimize distractions that you can control











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© C.LEWIS 2014
DREAM ON PURPOSE EVERYDAY

Friday, September 26, 2014

How important are RELATIONSHIPS to SUCCESS?

Positive relationships help us become more supported, supportive, connected and fulfilled!  I recently came across this quote and it really hit home as it pertains to relationships in life:

The most important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how to get along with people. -Theodore Roosevelt


One of the most important things we need in becoming the best person we can be are the relationships that we develop.  No one has ever created a successful life on their own, we all need people to help us along the way.  The right relationship allows 2 people from totally different backgrounds to come together and build each other up through edification.  We can grow and learn from others when a relationship is built on accountability, trust and a genuine interest in wanting each other to make it to the become better.  Honesty, Trust and accountability are 3 staples that have to be established from the beginning of a relationship for it to remain strong.  These things definitely take time to develop and accountability is necessary for GROWTH!  It is important to develop and cultivate relationships with those who will make you stretch and push you to your full abilities.  Associations either help us grow or keep us stagnant so its important to connect with someone you look up to and let them mentor you.

I'm sure most of us have experienced relationships where we were lied to, lost trust in someone and that relationship is no longer in tact.  On the flip side there are those relationships that have stood the test of time and no matter what happens you find a way to put those differences aside and make it work.  When you have an understanding with someone they can offer you the TRUTH and give you feedback even it may ruffle your feathers and you take that positive criticism and grow.  Honesty is never easy but it is needed to keep us accountable.

There are 7 things we need for good healthy relationship:
  1. Accepting and celebrating differences - Help in growth
  2. Listen effectively - In order to become a good friend/partner we must be able to listen and see the other person's point of view
  3. Give people your time - Time allows you to really get to know a person.  It's important to know how they will react in certain situations. No one wants a weak person in tough times.
  4. Develop communication skills - There is a right way and a wrong way to say what needs to be said.  Be tactful.
  5. Learn to give and take criticism - We have to be able to tell people what they need to hear.  NO SUGAR COATING.  This keeps us accountable.
  6. Develop empathy - Be able to empathize with others when they need it.
  7. Trust more - This is earned but we have to give people a chance to get it right!

Take inventory of your relationships and put them to the test against this list.  Some areas may be stronger than others and some may definitely need some work.  Let us strengthen our relationships and spend the time to cultivate them so that they can be the strongest they can be.  We need to hold our friends accountable and allow no short cuts, this will ultimately lead to growth.



© C.LEWIS 2014
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Tuesday, September 23, 2014

WHAT DOES ©#D.O.P.E STAND FOR?



    In today's social media dictated society there are so many new things and innovative ways of thinking that we are introduced to almost everyday.  A few months ago as I was writing in my journal I began to just write the thoughts that would come to my mind, as I began to transfer my mind's words onto paper I began to daydream.  I had no clue what I was writing until I stopped and read it.  What I came up was, in my mind a moment that would change the course of the way I went about my days from that point forward. 
     So what does ©#D.O.P.E stand for?  DREAM ON PURPOSE EVERYDAY!  Normally when we speak on the topic of dreams we talk about our desires/wants.  Why is it that one person may accomplish those dreams and another may not?  I think the answer is quite simple.  It all comes down to a person's attitude toward what they really want out of life.  Let's take a few definitions of the word DREAM.
DREAM(n): A succession of images, thoughts or emotions passing through the mind during sleep.
(v): to see or imagine in sleep or in a vision.
In this case when I speak about dreams I am speaking on ones desires or wants.  Some may want health or a strong relationship, while another person may see themselves driving a brand new Ferrari 458 or Maserati living in a dream home on some island. (Materialistic dreams) The great thing about our dreams is that we OWN them, its yours and you can dream of whatever you want.  When our goals are placed in front of us and we focus with 100% faith they will sure come. 
As kids one thing that we did was DREAM!  WE dreamed about what we wanted to be, places we want to go and things we could do.  As life happens and we grow older those dreams begin to dissipate and we forget about those times as a kid when we were unstoppable in our thinking.  Life tends to do a good job of getting us off focus and living without purpose.  We get comfortable and stop living and start to merely exist with the day to day activities.  Everyday we get a clean slate to start over and live with purpose again.  Think back to when you were happiest in your life or when you were a child and would dream BIG dreams.  Make a commitment today to GO after your dreams. 


A few keys that will help you get back on track to Dreaming on Purpose Everyday!
  1. Write your GOALS down Everyday
  2. Take time to work on yourself, keep your mind sharp and ALWAYS be learning.
  3. Model someone who is going after their dreams and ask them to hold you accountable to yours.
  4. Keep a daily timeline and stick to it. Don't waste time.
  5. Take time to be to yourself.







 
© C.LEWIS 2014
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Monday, September 22, 2014

COMMIT TO THE PROCESS

COMMIT(v): To carry into ACTION deliberately.

     We ALL have GOALS/DREAMS that we want to accomplish.  When embarking on the journey we normally don't take into consideration the unforeseen obstacles that we will encounter.  Knowing what we want but not being able to predict the future wont allow us to map out the process with extreme precision.  However, we are able to draft a blueprint that will allow us to get to where we want to go in a shorter period of time if we stay the course. 
     As we travel on this journey we must commit to the process and understand that what we want and set our minds to with 100% focus, faith and persistence is waiting on us, but we must GROW into it!  Big dreams require us to become bigger people, leaders as well as followers.  Making a conscious effort to commit even when things aren't going as planned and understanding that its all part of the process allows us to grow into the person that will match our goals and aspirations. 
     The ability to persevere and Commit to the process requires the right attitude, mindset and certain qualities.  These qualities are possessed by each of us but are not exercised enough to be innate.  Just as a body builder exercises muscles to tone and develop them so should we develop these qualities for them to become stronger.

 The 6 qualities that are required include:
  1. Perseverance
  2. Courage
  3. Focus
  4. Faith
  5. Patience
  6. Discipline
This isn't a complete list but these are some of the most important qualities that allow us to commit to accomplishing our goals.  Each quality requires us to strengthen and develop them daily.  The best way to accomplish this is through a conscious effort and carefully paying attention to situations in which we would have to use them.  Strengthening these qualities will help us in all areas of our lives because they go hand in hand.  For example, faith requires perseverance, courage, patience discipline and focus.

Moment of transparency:  I made and decision a few months ago to discipline myself to getting up earlier everyday (even on the weekends) whether I had anything to do or not.  So I would wake at 5:00am and workout, read and write my goals down before I got my day started.  I kept this up for about 1.5-2 months then I started to slack off.  There was almost an immediate change in the way things would happen for me.  My lack of discipline started to carry over to other parts of my life.  It wasn't until this got so out of focus for me that I sat down and recommitted myself to getting back on track that things started to turn around for the better.


© C.LEWIS 2014
DREAM ON PURPOSE EVERYDAY

Friday, September 19, 2014

11 Keys to Next Level Living!!!

A while ago, I was sitting in my "think tank" (a place I visit daily) and my thoughts started to flow so I began to write them down on my white board.  (I keep a whiteboard in my room for random thoughts)  Over the course of about 4 days I came up with 11 "one liners" that started to look like something in a book, so that what its turning into.  I call them "11 Keys to Next Level Living".  As a young entrepreneur I am on an ongoing journey to figuring this thing out.  Going through the daily grind and learning along the way, these keys seem to stick out and I have to remind myself everyday of how important they are to making things happen.  The secret is to develop them so that they become a staple in your daily mode of operation on your journey to your GOALS and DREAMS.

11 Keys to Next Level Living 
 
1. Commit to the PROCESS
2. DEVELOP and CULTIVATE relationships
3.  Take MASSIVE ACTION
4.  DISCIPLINE=RESULTS
5.  GROW through YOUR PROBLEMS
6.  Take care of what you have until you get what you WANT
7.  Be READY for SUCCESS
8.  DREAM ON PURPOSE EVERYDAY
9.  Do ALL things with INTEGRITY
10.  Don't wait until you're DROWNING to BUILD YOUR BOAT
11.  Stick to the BASICS
 
 
 
Each one of these keys will be discussed in detail in the coming post.  Thanks for reading and I look forward to growing with you on this journey to the TOP!!!
 
 
© C. Lewis 2014
DREAM ON PURPOSE EVERYDAY