We often see frustration and anger as negative things, but Dr. Norton and Bruce discusses why they don’t always have to be. We often seek comfort over action, but this can lead to inaction, which can then lead to regret. If anything, you should be more afraid of inaction than taking the action itself. On this episode, you’ll find out how you can use your frustration to create momentum, growth, and change.
Key Takeaways:
[2:00] Is your status quo just okay?
[3:30] You can’t always be happy, right?
[5:45] You can really learn a lot from your frustrations. They can be the trigger you need to take action.
[7:25] Without consistent change, you can’t optimally grow.
[9:40] When thinking of making a change, fear is the most common emotion that arises.
[10:55] We’ve all heard of having a fight-or-flight response, but there’s a third one to consider, you freeze.
[11:35] When you’ve stayed frozen too long, it does lead to regret.
[14:35] You should be more afraid of inaction than the action itself.
[17:55] You will run into frustrating opposition with people and circumstances.
[22:50] When it comes to your team, it may be beneficial to get angry with them (occasionally). Bruce explains further.
[28:00] Anger and frustration are not bad, it just depends on how you use them. They can be great tools for learning and growing.
[32:05] When you’re feeling frustrated, look at the positive values from being in that state.
[34:15] As we seek short-term comfort, it can end up disabling us towards positive growth.
[35:25] You can use your discomfort to go insane, or you can use it to create positive momentum.
[37:15] You have the ability to overcome these challenges!!
[37:50] Mindfluence challenge of the week.
Mentioned in This Episode:
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Aaron Janx is a ‘No BS’ sales mentor, and has some tips to share on how you can close that sale, because, as he says, if you don’t have sales, you don’t have a business. Do you want to lead more effectively in your next sales encounter? Then this is a podcast episode you certainty do not want to miss.
Key Takeaways:
[3:00] What motivates Aaron?
[8:55] You can have the passion and certainty, but still not have the sales process down just yet.
[12:15] Marketing is the servant to sales. It’s not a sale unless you’ve received money.
[16:40] Whenever you’re selling something to somebody, you’re always the leader in the relationship.
[20:15] We’re much more willing to avoid the pain than we are to actively seek and get pleasure.
[23:35] If you can’t close on the first selling encounter, 9 times out of 10, you will never be able to close that customer.
[28:20] It has nothing to do with the prospects, but everything to do with you and how you speak to them.
[30:10] How do we clarify and declutter our what and how?
[32:20] What are some of Aaron’s daily routines?
[37:40] Mindfluence challenge of the week.
Mentioned in This Episode:
Free Webinar by Mindfluence Revolution
Email Mindfluence: team@mindfluencerevolution.com
Schedule a free call: www.meetme.so/mindfluencerevolution
Email Dr. Norton: drnorton@mindfluencerevolution.com
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Email Aaron: AaronJanx@gmail.com
What is your biggest desired future? What is your dream outcome? When it comes to these answers, most people are uncertain as to where they’d like to go. However, if they do ever come up with a destination, it gets put into one of three categories as to when they should act on it: Now, someday, or never. Today, Dr. Norton and Bruce discuss the three success factors to achieving your desired future and lifestyle, so that you’ll never put your dreams on hold.
Key Takeaways:
[0:45] What is your biggest desired future?
[1:35] The only business and lifestyle you’re destined to have is the one you’re fully committed to designing.
[3:55] Although you may have to add new things into your life in order to expect change, you may also have to get rid of things that are holding you back.
[4:35] Once you have decided on what you want to do, you have three options as to when you can do them: Now, someday, or never.
[6:25] Write down a plan of action.
[7:10] There are three success factors that help you achieve the lifestyle you want.
[7:45] Success factor number one: Dare to dream more deeply.
[9:05] Create a business that supports your lifestyle, instead of compromising your lifestyle to support your business.
[12:20] You cannot help others at the highest level if you, yourself, are struggling.
[15:00] Always think about your compelling future, and how you can optimize your life today in order to achieve it.
[16:00] Bruce reads a poem he wrote for his mother.
[19:00] Send Bruce your poems…!
[25:30] Entrepreneurs have to be willing to go out of their comfort zone (at least a little bit), in order to achieve the success they are looking for.
[26:35] Success factor number two: Invest in the seeds and planting process, before you produce the successful harvest that you seek.
[29:00] To start, you have to plant the seeds. If you don’t, you’ll never get what you want.
[29:20] Bruce has another poem to share with you!
[30:30] So many people wait for a crop to come up, when they haven’t even planted the seeds.
[34:10] Instant gratification will not get you to your desired future.
[35:25] Success factor number three: Get outside perspectives before you commit to more planting.
[35:55] Remember, you are the most important person in your business.
[37:00] It’s important to be able to find people who ask you the most essential and meaningful questions.
[39:30] Mindfluence challenge of the week.
Mentioned in This Episode:
Free Webinar by Mindfluence Revolution
Email Mindfluence: team@mindfluencerevolution.com
Schedule a free call: www.meetme.so/mindfluencerevolution
Email Dr. Norton: drnorton@mindfluencerevolution.com
Joe Calloway is prominently known for his work as a consultant and advisor to businesses. He is also the author of seven books, including Magnetic: The Art Of Attracting Business, and Keep It Simple: UNCLUTTER Your Mind to UNCOMPLICATE Your Life. On today’s discussion with Dr. Norton, Joe dives in on how to create a magnetic business and a business model your entire team can get behind and follow.
Key Takeaways:
[2:40] What does it mean to be magnetic, and why does it matter?
[3:30] Word of mouth is more powerful than an ad.
[8:05] How do you achieve a magnetic mindset?
[12:45] What are the three things that you really want to be known for?
[16:10] Discover what your unique strengths are, so that you can begin to create raving fans.
[19:50] How can you get buy-in from your team, when creating a magnetic business?
[20:30] Disney’s motto is, “Make People Happy.” It’s simple for others to get behind that.
[24:30] Joe has sat in on hundreds of business meetings over the years, and has noticed that some leaders just don’t know how to connect to their team.
[25:55] Leaders have to constantly be re-recruiting their employees.
[27:50] Very successful people say no to almost everything!
[30:55] What are some common mistakes businesses make when they’re attempting to be magnetic?
[33:55] There’s great power in simplifying your tasks down.
[38:50] Mindfluence challenge of the week.
Mentioned in This Episode:
Free Webinar by Mindfluence Revolution
Email Mindfluence: team@mindfluencerevolution.com
Schedule a free call: www.meetme.so/mindfluencerevolution
Email Dr. Norton: drnorton@mindfluencerevolution.com
Let’s talk about stress. Men and women both experience stress and get rid of stress very differently from one another. Neither of this is good or bad, but as a business owner it is important to be aware of some of the subtle differences between the two genders when they’re stressed out. Research shows that about 8 in 10 U.S. employees are stressed out about their jobs, so how can you give your staff the tools they need to help them get rid of stress? Find out more, on this week’s episode.
Key Takeaways:
[4:15] There is such a thing as positive stress.
[6:15] Some stress makes you feel alive, and some stress sucks the life out of you.
[7:00] How do men and women stress differently?
[11:15] How are these common stressors relevant to business owners?
[14:25] About 8 in 10 U.S. employees are stressed about their jobs.
[16:15] Watching TV was the number one stress reliever for both men and women.
[21:15] Women are more likely than men to focus on their negative emotional state.
[24:00] Women are also twice as likely as men to suffer from stress-related psychiatric disorders.
[24:30] Men are three times more likely than women to suffer from drug and alcohol abuse.
[27:25] How can women and men release stress?
[28:30] It’s far more likely that women are going to be more overwhelmed than men.
[32:30] Men tend to have more of a flight or flight response to stress whereas women will try to talk through a conflict.
[35:55] How can people minimize their stress?
[40:00] Remember, it is what it is. Cut yourself some slack.
[44:15] Mindfluence challenge of the week.
Mentioned in This Episode:
Free Webinar by Mindfluence Revolution
Email Mindfluence: team@mindfluencerevolution.com
Schedule a free call: www.meetme.so/mindfluencerevolution
Email Dr. Norton: drnorton@mindfluencerevolution.com