All humans have goals that we want to accomplish in our lifetime. Each of us have our unique dreams and aspirations. The difference between those that live their best life and the rest is in the effort. If you have struggled in the past to complete a goal successfully, here are a few simple techniques that can be the difference between crossing the finish line or quitting the race.

With the technology at our fingertips for communications, we have lost of art of writing a handwritten letter or note. This shift to electronic correspondence in our culture caused the magic of a personal message is lost in translation. When we physically put pen to paper, our emotions are transmitted to the page. That's why we treasure the fingerpaintings that are children created. It's not because these works of art are instant masterpieces; in-fact, they are worthless to everyone but you. I wanted to share a few exercises and best practices to regain the magic of writing a letter by hand.

It's possible to manifest your best life through visualization. You can attract a new career that aligns with your Ikigai, have connected relationships, and even the home you want. All possibilities in the quantum field exist in the present moment as electromagnetic potentials. Where attention goes, energy flows. By aligning our intentions and emotions, we create new energy inside ourselves that is the same frequency as the future we want to attract.

Clear intentions + Emotion = New Energy.

What are you going to do with today? I am not asking what busy work, honey-do list, or random everyday tasks you have to complete. What will you do today to reach your boundless potential and progress towards living your best life? Benjamin Franklin would start every day by asking himself this question:

What good will I do this day?

What are the dreams and goals that you want to accomplish in this lifetime? They can be small objectives or big hairy audacious goals but take the time to think of three specific goals; one for your personal life, one professional, and finally, one family or community goal. It's essential to select balanced objectives instead of only choosing all business/career goals to balance your life. If one area of your life is struggling, it will eventually impact the others. Take the time to ponder what are the most critical goals to accomplish in the next 90 days. It's essential to think about goals that can be completed at that time because, as humans, we tend to lose focus and momentum after three months. If a goal is going to take longer, break it up into smaller milestones that can be completed in 90 days.

An enlightened Buddhist monk took one of his students on a walk to share one of life's greatest lessons, having clear goals. The monk was a master archer, and his student had never seen him miss the bullseye in practice, even at a distance of 300 yards. To show his student the importance of having clarity of vision, the monk placed a flower on a side a tree and took ten paces away. He then did something surprising. The monk took out a small white cloth and tied it as a blindfold while his student watched in anticipation.

Laughing is one of the best parts of being human. From a small giggle to a deep belly laugh, it's hard to argue that this small act has a significant impact on our happiness, mental fortitude, and even our physical health. It's also too easy to lose this simple joy in life as we grow older. This can be exasperated for entrepreneurs with the challenges and stress that come with the responsibilities of running a business.

What time do you get out of bed every morning? Is it the same time each day or does it fluctuate? One of the consistent traits of those that achieve more is that they wake up before most. From entrepreneurs to elite athletes, the most successful individuals have the discipline to start their day consistently before the sunrise.

Why do some people seem to have more willpower and discipline than others? Those individuals aren't' born with different tools than the rest of us, but rather they have built their willpower the same way a bodybuilder develops his biceps. Willpower is something that you can develop over time and continue to strengthen through exercising it and it's essential to living your best possible life. Remember, the only limit you have in this life, are those you put on yourself.

What really matters in life. Where do you put your priorities? I wanted to share a tool that helps provide clarity into how you will define success and riches at the end of your life. This exercise came from the lessons that hospice providers learned from their patients in the last days of their lives. When the time comes to transition out of this life, it isn’t the money we have accumulated, the car we drive or the houses we live in. The Four 7’s will help you find that same clarity when you still have your entire life ahead of you. Get out a piece of paper, pen and get ready to find clarity in your life.

Now more than ever, it's essential that you take the time for self-care. Everyone is facing unique challenges, with our lives and businesses being changed overnight, and we are all struggling to survive in these uncertain times. That's why you must take the time to care for yourself in these five areas of your life: Mindfulness, Your Physical Body, Growth, Creativity, and rest.

Lately, I have been thinking about an old poker saying that seems relevant in these challenging times. With so many of us facing the unknown, I thought this true story of being down but not out, only to rally and overcome insurmountable odds to emerge victoriously could inspire someone facing new challenges.

The phrase is "a chip and a chair."

How do you lead a team remotely when it's new to your company? With the Covid 19 virus changing our world overnight, it's essential that all employees that possibly can work remotely, begin doing so immediately. This new landscape creates different challenges for many leaders that have never managed a virtual workforce. Without the right tools and techniques, it's easier for things to spiral out of control in a virtual workplace. Here are some of the methods that have a proven record of consistently, innovation, and profitability.