Success Life Radio With Eric G. Reid

It's been said, The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.”   Well, I had to take time off to live life and get somethings done and figured out and podcasting was not on the top of the to-do list.  Don't get me wrong I did not come to a full stop in my business. Quite the opposite, used the last few months to make major shifts and knew that when the time was right I would be back to podcasting.  So this podcast talks a little about all that and more about what Success Life is. I open the lid, so to speak, on what Success Life Radio was, is and will be.   So subscribe, follow, like, whatever it is you need to do to join the journey. Also join me weekday mornings at 8:00 est on facebook for Sucess Life Live (facebook.com/ericgreid)   

There are 4 common roles people play when in an argument. Understanding these roles and why they happen will help you gain clarity about self and others. But more importantly, it will help you shift out of old patterns that aren't really working and into behaviors that will open the lines of communication and connections.  If you're ready to shift the status quo and stop arguing and start communicating then this show is for you.

When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive – to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love. – Marcus Aurelius It takes time to design a morning routine that fits your life, but once you get something down that works for you the value of it is tangible. But the only way to get there is to experiment. You likely have an idea of what will work best for you, though, so start there and work elsewhere to design something optimized for your life. To help get you started, here are five of the most powerful (and universal) morning rituals I’ve encountered in my time rising early. I like to start with connecting with Self then Divine then Creative then Thought and final the world.  

Who doesn't want to get stronger and fitter? What if you could build you mental fitness? Developing mental strength takes a conscious effort, dedication and daily practice. Start with these 10 exercises to work out your mental muscles. Psychology often discusses mental health -- but what's not often discussed is a clear definition of mental strength. To me, mental strength means that you regulate your emotions, manage your thoughts, and behave in a positive manner, despite your circumstances Ready to start building your mental strength?   

We all have rules we live by. Some of them are inherent, such as smiling when walking past a stranger or shaking someone’s hand when introducing yourself. But others we have to develop over time until they become a habit. My mom was the goddess of rules. Seems she had a rule for everything little did I know how much overtime those rules would guide my action and my beliefs.  As adults we have the right to make our own rules so today I challenge you to adopt a few rules to help you stay motivated.

Self-discipline is not “doing what you don’t want to do when you don’t want to do it.”  Self-discipline is the art, science and skill of interpreting and managing one’s own emotions to help them achieve their goals in life. Generally, people think, “Self-discipline is doing what you don’t want to do when you don’t want to do it.” In other words, we think of self-discipline as a form of punishment. But it’s not. There are 4 primary misconceptions that people have that cause them to think of self-discipline with such a negative connotation.

It’s mid-December...how are you holding up? We all look forward to the holiday season, with its festive atmosphere and family gatherings, but the truth is that this time of year also comes with its fair share of stress. Between the shopping lines and shipping lines, the travel planning and event planning, and the self-imposed pressure to try to fulfill everyone’s dearest holiday expectations, by this point in the month, you may find yourself untangling a string of lights with a noticeable lack of holiday spirit.

We, as humans, are busier now than we've ever been in the 6000 years of recorded history. Yes, sure, we all love technology. And with all of its rapid advancement, you'd think that it should have made life easier for us. But let's face it… What it has really done is made everyone flat out busier. With text messages and e-mails buzzing in our pockets, our constant availability for phone calls, and shiny new apps and social media on our phones, we've become more distracted, more unfocused, more overwhelmed, stressed and anxious than ever before. As if that wasn't enough, we also have a problem with too many choices, too many options, and despite our "best efforts," we find ourselves not following through on any of them. So what do we do about this?   

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” Sobering words from Aristotle, and an astute reminder that success doesn’t come overnight. On the contrary, it’s discipline that gets you from Point A to the often elusive Point B. To alleviate some of those troubles we can examine some academic research on motivation, discipline, and habit building, and break down their findings into actionable steps that any aspiring habit-builder can put into place.  

Over the course of my life, I’ve come to believe that the best decision maker is your gut/natural instinct. How many times have you disregarded your gut instinct on a decision, only to regret it later? I’ve done this more times than I care to admit. For many years now, I’ve been obsessed with finding a way to make gut decisions at will. I believe I’ve found a way to do it with the Act Now Or Die test  I know it sounds extreme but when we fail to act our dreams can die a slow painful over processed death. Join me for todays Success Coaching Live 

Have you ever set out with the goal of actually sticking to a new behavior … only to find yourself not doing it at all one week later? Why is so hard to form good habits? Why is it so difficult to make consistent change? How can we have the best intentions to become better, and yet still see so little progress? And most importantly, is there anything we can do about it? The ansewer is YES 

The most common fears that we experience, which often sabotage all hope for success, are the fear of failure, poverty, and loss of money. These fears cause people to avoid risk of any kind and to reject opportunity when it is presented to them. They are so afraid of failure that they are almost paralyzed when it comes to taking any chances at all. Learn how to overcome these fears and build a Life of Success.

We all have dreams. And while some may seem more attainable than others, we all have them. We want to travel the world. We want to get into the perfect college. We want to run our own company. We want to fall in love. We want to save the world. We want to be promoted. We want to run a marathon. We want a lot of things. So if we all have big, wild dreams, why are so few people actively working towards those dreams? On this episode of Success Coaching Radio we will example the top 9 reasons people dont chase a dream 

How do you communicate? People thrive on communication; introverted, extroverted, verbal and non verbal, we all need to be able to communicate with one another in order to survive and succeed. Though sometimes, things get lost in translation. Your intent, the way in which you are communicating, doesn’t necessarily send the messages and signals that help to achieve your desired goals, the impact. Intent vs. impact is not uncommon in human interaction. People can hear things via their own filters, and messages can become misunderstood.  “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” – George Bernard Shaw  “To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others.” -Tony Robbins 

We hear these phrases often: Step Into Your Power, Own Your Worth. But what do they really mean, and how do you do it? To be in your power is not to be forceful, manipulative, or aggressive. To be in your power is to be in alignment. To be in your power is to trust that you are in the right place at the right time. To be in your power is to claim your joy, deliver your gifts, and own your part in the life of SUCCESS you create. Today you will begin to know your power and own your worth. And when that happens, there is no stopping you! Please take a minute and like and share     

Yes you do know. One of the most common excuses I hear, is “I want to do something, but I don’t have any ideas.” I promise that you have way more ideas than you think. Today on Success Coaching Radio I will outline a simple exercise  to help get you started and clear away some of the clutter that is blocking you from seeing your "next great opportunity" You have the perfect business, you just don't know it yet.  

Simply put, passion is the engine that drives excellence. It is what motivates us to continue pursuing our dreams when times get tough, when we get tired, or when others tell us we can’t possibly succeed. And when passion and performance meet, we experience our greatest satisfaction and impact in life. A little bit about how I came to be here, now in this moment. To be able to live life with passion we have to become ready to change. Sometimes change happens to us sometimes we control the change. In the end to start living the life we want we ahve to be willing to step out of the life we currently have.  

Imagine yourself at age 80: What will you look back on with pride? What will you wish you had accomplished? Did you follow your dreams? Your passions? Some say not to mix passion and business, but I respectfully disagree. Money can take you only so far, but integrating your passion with your business provides sustainable motivation and the grit to weather the inevitable ups and downs of entrepreneurial endeavors. You get to live what you love and be of service to others along the way so why would you not try and find a way to turn your passion into a profitable business.

Wish Vs. Dream Short answer: A wish is a fleeting, momentary desire usually based on what we see externally. A dream is our soul's desire spoken to us through our subconscious. Also, a wish, just like candles on a birthday cake, can be blown away. A dream is like that trick B-day candle: it can't!!

Everyone has goals, but some people seem to be more successful than others in achieving them. That’s because people who accomplish goals at a higher rate are those who have developed a personal action plan.  Whether it's sending out an email newsletter, putting together a presentation, or working on a special request for a client, many of us have to complete simple projects as part of our day-to-day responsibilities. These small- to medium-sized projects may, at first glance, not seem to need much thought. But, occasionally, we can overlook a key step or "to do" item that can derail all our efforts. Action Plans are useful because they give you a framework for thinking about how you'll complete a project efficiently. They help you finish activities in a sensible order, and they help you ensure that you don't miss any key steps. Also, because you can see each task laid out, you can quickly decide which tasks you'll delegate or outsource, and which tasks you may be able to ignore. In this Success Coaching L