Every Single Day

They are analogies as personality types or energy sources within us. We're either The Cruise Ship or The Sailboat. Let's have a quick look at both types.?

Every Single Day: I've got that down. But what about Every Single Week, Month, Year, or Lifetime? What do you how often? Why? How's that working out? I wanna know.

When a story is flying along, and I'm so into it that my 'real' world goes away, it can feel magical. I cease to be, my desk and computer ceases to be, and I am my character in his world. Psychologists call this a 'flow state,' and it's better than publication, money, awards, fame.? -- Nancy Kress

A dear friend passed away. He created Every Single Day. I'm pretty sure that's what kept him happy, alive, and positive until just beyond his 105th birthday. Here's the audio from a few minutes from part of my upcoming course (Spark Campfire) in which I talk about Tony. I recorded the video the day before he died. I hope he'll help me by inspiring others to create on a daily basis. To see the video and learn more about Spark Campfire, you can see the course curriculum (and the "Preview") here.

Oh wait, is it Thursday already? What's working for you on a weekly basis? What do you do, consistently every _____day? Why that day? Why Mondays? Why Thursdays? Rhyme or reason? Let's talk.

Collaborations, networking, out-and-about. But what about Me Time? Don't underestimate the need for downtime.

I promise I won't write "Every Single Quarter," but 4 times a year is a good time for a bigger splash. This stems from Mike Kim's "Brand You" podcast episode titled, "How to create your annual marketing strategy."

The thing is, you're not going to work. You're going to play.

"My whole persona is different than it was 2 hours ago." We're getting stuff done. How about you? Need some help? Here are 10 days to get you towards clarity: Every Single Day Playbook. Here's a video version of today's podcast: [ https://youtu.be/9Zx247b6cdY ]

“An unfortunate thing about this world is that the good habits are much easier to give up than the bad ones.” W. Somerset Maugham To create new habits, it’s easiest if we create a ritual or a trigger to know we’re going to get started.  Every time I walk into the woods:  1. My mind becomes more clear 2. My ideas grow bolder 3. My fears spill into the ground 4. My dreams soar among the trees 5. The birds tell me what to do next That’s just a few steps into the woods.  My dad used to have a piece of chocolate after dinner. He really enjoyed it. In fact, it got to the point where if we didn’t have any chocolate in the house and dinner was over, he would get antsy.  Dinner meant it was almost chocolate time. Yep, the “bad” ones are harder to kick than new (good!) ones are to create.  Still, find the trigger, create a ritual, go a little nutty with it.  Watch professional athletes and their rituals. Each time that Steph Curry makes a 3-pointer, he taps his chest and points upwards. It’s his ritual or even prayer or thank you for making the shot.  Yet, we can do the same before something happens.  I walk into the forest.  What do you do? What could you do? Where might be your “creative space” where you’ll let your ideas arrive without having to go through security or customs?  Let’s make up a simple one just for example’s sake here. Say you want just a bit of clarity in your life. It could be for anything, short-term decisions such as what to make for dinner all the way to some help with your next career choice.  Create a daily ritual, a physical symbol, a motion, even a whispered mantra to let you know, “Hey, here we go. It’s about to get real around here.” Then give yourself the time to do the thing.  It could be as simple and quick as:  1. Brushing your teeth with your eyes closed and letting the humming brush shake loose your next fabulous idea. Twice a day. Boom.  2. Taking just two tiny little extra minutes after your shower to sit down, in the bathroom, on the toilet if there’s nowhere else (PRO TIP: close the lid first), and with some deep and slow breathing, shed the dread of your upcoming day and gather the strength to go on the offensive. (Ooh, “shed the dread,” I like that! See, I’m “being creative” here sharing tips on how to let creativity in!) 3. While on a walk, even if it’s a short as around the block or to the mailbox, take out the earbuds, put your phone in your pocket, and just listen. What do you hear? Birds? Cars? Dogs? Filter everything else out and hear what you want to focus on.  There you have it, 3 extremely non-scientific but possibly powerful triggers to get you started to tap into your deeper knowledge, your quick-witted charm, and a bit of the unknown.  Relish it. Do it daily. Follow the trigger.  • Possible: wait for perfection to arrive magically • Impossible: change yesterday’s trigger • Repossible: trigger daily clarity 

You may create content, but is it catchy? Do your clients want to know more? Do they click, like, or buy? What makes content "catchy" or sticky or worthy of sharing, acting on, or buying? Learn more at: Creating Catchy Content. [ Wanna see that happen as it happened? https://youtu.be/6oHtKVbQmMY ]

It's still time to create. In fact, it might be even more important. [ https://youtu.be/E-b4h9xE0wo ]

If you're going to have an attitude, it might as well be a good one that annoys people.

Tell 'em now.

Then dial it in. Just like a radio. Ever noticed how there are radio waves all around but we need that box of instruments to connect? Yep, kinda like that.

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The dentist asked, "How often do you brush your teeth?" What he's really asking is, "How seriously do you take each small steps leading to your future?" How's that bucket list coming along? How about the "Big Dream Life" you fantasized about? Or still do? And still will? Hey, I'm not knocking you. I spent a good decade (that's TEN YEARS if you're counting) "dreaming" of being an author before I took steps to become an author. Then I started writing Every Single Day. Ask me how often I work towards keeping up the title "author" on the etched glass of my office?* Nope, it's not every other Tuesday. It's Every Single Day. Daily too much? Guess what: Thursday comes around every week? I know, so cool. The 17th of the month comes around each month, too. So crazy. What's your schedule for creating your future personality? [ https://youtu.be/HhuBm1AVd4c ]

It gets easier the deeper you go. Oh, I mean harder. No, wait, easier. You'll see. [ https://youtu.be/HhuBm1AVd4c ]

Yep, fame and fortune. Those are nice. But they're not the *real* reasons to write a book. I might entice you to join the book writing party with raging rivers of flowing cash. But I'm going to get you to stay at the party--even host the party--when you see what's really behind my motives to write a book. Use the coupon code " THUNDER " to get 25% off the DIY book publishing course: Publish Every step you'll need--and more--to get your book published Use the coupon code " GETITDONE2020 " to get 40% off: Boost your Brand with a Book (training) Launching Oct. 26 In full color: [ https://youtu.be/odhRgGnoasM ] Further below is the video I did for the "rational, logical" or "mind" reasons to write a book. Logical, rational, career, smart reasons to write a book:

"Only brush the teeth you want to keep." -- the dentist