Hard wire your mind for success

...excerpt from my daily message to the company (sent in October). Modified and removed the sensitive company information.

I think it is human nature for us to on occasion drone through a day. Wake up, start moving, get through a day, small conversations, nothing of note, soon the lights are off and it's off to bed.  

We have many days of our lives that are not remarkable, in fact those days will more than likely be forgotten in days not years to come.  In full transparency, I am writing this note to myself today. I felt that my day yesterday was the day I just described as I reflected this morning. Did I push myself hard enough? No. Did I live my best life - personally and professionally? No. Did I help others? Kind of, but not what I am capable of. Did I effectively use or waste a day that I have? Yes, it was in effect a wasted day versus what I am capable of. Can't allow that moving forward. Every day is critical in a start-up.

So, how do you make this day remarkable? How do you decide right now that today is going to be special? Today will be one that you remember? That today is something that you will bookmark and say that was a good day?  

Think of your cell phone's battery. If you weren't able to charge your phone until you went to sleep, how would you use it throughout the day? Your mind is like a cell phone battery, when it is fully charged you are at your most powerful. The lazy side of your brain wants the distractions - scrolling mindlessly on social media or flipping through emotionally charged news channels. It is easier and safer than pushing yourself....total waste. Don't get me wrong, it is ok to take a break, take a minute and let your brain relax, but the scale must not tip too far in that favor, or this will be one of those unremarkable days. Give yourself time to relax and recharge through the day. Reflect and check in with yourself on if you are hitting your daily objectives and goals.

OK, so, how are you using your mind today? Are you putting your mind to work? Are you taking care of yourself and growing yourself and your mind? Fill today with purpose - personal and professional. Be purposeful with your thoughts, words, actions, and results.

Today - wire your brain today for positive thoughts, actions, and results!  Some ideas are below - professional and personal goals and ideas

1.    Professional - Set a goal for today, stretch yourself and work toward that goal. Discipline and self direction are key.

2.    Personal and Professional - Send 10 positive texts to co-workers friends and family. With an emoji ????that will put a smile on their face and yours. Hard wire yourself to have positive thoughts throughout the day. Sending these will have 2 benefits - one for the person receiving and one for you. I will push positive energy to others - positive attracts positive!!

3.    Personal - Spend great quality time with my family. Be present and attentive, listen and laugh, and have fun. 

4.    Professional - Review your ideas on achieving your goal(s) with someone else. Two or more minds working on a problem always helps.

5.    Professional and Personal - I will read for 30 minutes - 15 minutes of a clinical paper and 15 minutes of personal enhancement. Strengthen your mind

6.    Personal - Exercise your body for 60 minutes today and reflect during your exercise

What a great day this will be!! This will be a great day!!

Joe

This is a series of articles based on the daily letters that I write to my company (slightly modified - company specifics removed). My hope is to share some positive thoughts that gently push the world toward positive thinking and encourage many to achieve their fullest God-given potential