Mornings With Mike For Daily Motivation

Less Is More

23 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Less becomes more when we reduce the complexity around taking action to achieve or goals and building the habits that keep us going.

The Art Of Self-Influence

22 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Before we can influence others to help us or conditions to work in our favor, we must first be able to influence ourselves to do what must be done to ...

Making Sense Out Of Common Sense

21 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Common sense isn't always so common however, focusing on these three things every day will assure you and I that we are acting with common sense.

Don't Think, Just Do

20 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Overthinking gets in the way of us doing what we must do to have the things we've decided we must have... here's two questions to help us do less thin...

Should I Stay Or Should I Go?

19 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How do we decide (how do you decide) when to go or when to stay in a career, a job, a relationship, a living situation?

An Interview With Ourselves

18 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sitting across from ourselves (metaphorically speaking)and asking ourselves questions can provide us with answers we may not have otherwise discovered...

Slowing Down To Speed Up

17 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's the questions we ask ourselves and the adjustments we make when we take the time to slow down that then allows us to speed up.

Making Adjustments, Not Excuses

16 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's easy to make excuses when things don't go our way but the key to success is to make adjustments along the way, not excuses.

Living Life According To What We Say, Not What "They" Say

15 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"They" say play by the rules, "they" say don't color outside the lines, "they" seem to want to dictate our every move... exactly who is "they"?

Achieving Our Dreams Without Winning The Lottery

14 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We have a better chance of achieving the goals, dreams, and aspirations we think of when we think of winning the lottery without actually winning the ...

The Greatest Gift We've Been Given

13 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We've all been given this exact same gift and it's this gift alone that's responsible for all the health, happiness, and fulfillment we create in our ...

A Friendly Reminder No One Wants To Hear

12 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We may not want to hear this reminder, but it's this reminder we must hear if we're to take action towards the goals, dreams, and aspirations we have ...

My Next Big Adventure

11 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In order to create our next big adventure, it's a must we stop looking backwards at all we've done and been through and look ahead towards all we will...

Committing To Odds That Pay Off In The Long Run

10 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Achieving success comes down to us going the distance, committing to doing what we know we must do overtime without the expectation of immediate resul...

Making Good Choices Begins With Forecasting Our Future

09 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When we define and forecast the future we want for ourselves, deciding on what the right choices are to make along the way becomes clearer.

When We're Open To Listening Is When Our Answers Appear

08 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We may "hear" what others are telling us (including ourselves), that doesn't mean we're always "listening"... there's a major difference.

We're Never Less Than

07 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Let's hold our heads high knowing we are never less than despite what we've been through or are going through.

What Gets You Off?

06 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What gets me excited, fired up, and motivated is most likely different than what gets you feeling that way, and that is perfectly fine.

Using Bullet Train Thinking To Achieve Our Goals

05 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We may achieve the smaller safe goals that we set for ourselves but it isn't those goals we want, it's the bigger audacious stretch goals we're after....

Chasing Fool's Gold

04 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's never the actual goal (fool's gold) that we're after when we set out to achieve it but more so, how we believe we'll feel after achieving it.

Forget Your Neighbor

03 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Regardless of what those around us are doing, let's commit to focus on what we are doing and must do to achieve all of goals, dreams, and aspirations.

Hearing Only What We Want To Hear

02 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

To go from where we are to where we want to be, it's a must we listen to and follow through not only on what we want to hear, but what we must hear to...

Our Whys Are More Powerful Than Our Passions

01 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to success and achieving our goals, it isn't passion that keeps us going (passion doesn't last), it's knowing our whys that does.

We're Only Losers If We Believe We Are

31 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Regardless of what we've done, haven't done, do, or have yet to do, none of it makes us a loser (or winner for that matter) without our consent.

Squandering The Gifts We've Been Given

30 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We've all been granted unique strengths and talents.. question is, what are we doing with these unique strengths and talents we possess?

Happiness Begins With Forgiving Ourselves

29 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Because happiness starts from the inside out, it is a must that we forgive ourselves for times we have been less than our best selves.

Staying In The Fight

28 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to our goals, the going will always get tough, we will face challenges, and we will fall off track (expected), what matters is that we s...

Two Success Lessons Applicable To Both Our Professional And Personal Lives

27 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

These two strategies that foster respect, rapport, and communication in our professional lives provides us the same benefits in our personal lives as ...

Accepting The Path We Have Been Given

26 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The path we're currently on may not be the one we want, but it's the one we must be on in order to get to where we dream of being.

We're Never As Good As Others Think We Are

25 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's time we stop looking past the compliments we receive, the talents we possess and acknowledge them for what they are, for who we are.

Feeling Comfortable Around Others And Having Others Feel Comfortable Around Us

24 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

5 ways that have helped me over the years to feel comfortable around others and visa versa leading to real meaningful connection and friendships.

Not Relying On Karma For Good Fortune

23 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Instead off living by a "what comes around goes around" philosophy, I suggest we live by our own higher standards, regardless of karma.

The Truth About Gratitude And Happiness That No One Is Talking About

22 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Not only is it possible, it's the norm to feel completely grateful and happy overall yet still have moments where we feel neither of these.

It's What We Do When We've Had Enough That Dictates If We Succeed Or Not

21 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How we decide to react (what we do about it) when adversity and set backs continue coming our way is what ultimately determines if we succeed or not.

Easy Is Not The Answer

20 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's the tough roads, not the easy ones, we travel on, that create who we are and prepare us for the successes we seek.

7-Day Kickstarter For More Health, Happiness, And Fulfillment

19 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you find yourself in a lull, unsure of what to do to get back on track to feeling more health, happiness, and fulfillment, this 7-day kickstarter w...

Nice Guys (And Girls) Will Finish Last Unless...

18 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Putting ourselves at the bottom of our priority list not only assures us failed health, happiness, fulfillment, but also for those we love and care fo...

We "Should" Be Happy But We're Not

17 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Logical fulfillment often has us feeling like we should be happy but we're not while emotional fulfillment is the real deal.. here's the difference be...

The Balance Between Talking The Talk And Shutting Up

16 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Whether we decide to talk a big game about all we will do and accomplish or stay quite, the underlying work required for us to be successful is the sa...

The Best Advice I've Ever Heard

15 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I've received and heard lots of great advice over the years but none more impactful than this piece of advice (reminder) right here.

What We Look For We Will Find

14 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When we look for solutions and answers to help us achieve our goals, we'll find them.. however, if we decide instead to look for the problems and chal...

Splitting Our Lives In Two

13 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We all have two lives we're living and depending on which of the two we focus on will determine the level of happiness and fulfillment we feel in our ...

Fulfillment Comes In Small Packages

12 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The things that fulfillment us the most and bring us the most happiness in life are often small things, such as these 5 things for me.

Auditing Our Mindset

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When's the last time we audited our mindsets in terms of what we think, why we think it, and where these thoughts (essentially our guiding principles)...

Common Sense vs. Common Practice

10 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What we sometimes refer to as "common sense", in other words, a no-brainer, doesn't always mean we're making it common practice.

Seeing Is Not Believing

09 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The more we believe in our goals, dreams, and aspirations, the sooner we begin to see them appear, not the other way around.

Our Impact Affects Our Income

08 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If we help enough people get what they want, making a positive impact in their lives, we put ourselves in a position to have anything it is we want.

Do We Pay The Price For Success Or Enjoy The Benefits Of It?

07 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to success, any success, there's always a price to pay (we know this) however, it's focusing on the benefits, not price, that'll keep us...

To Achieve Success, We Must Obsess

06 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When we obsess over our goals, in a deliberate way not destructive way (there's a difference) and doing what we commit to doing, success is soon to fo...

The Back 9 Of Life

05 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

An upcoming birthday got me thinking (in golf terms), I've already played my front 9 holes of life... how will I (how will you) play out the back 9?

Acceptable Excuses For Not Being Successful

04 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When we raise our standards for what's acceptable and what's not in getting the work done to be successful, our tolerance for excuses drastically dimi...

The More We Practice, The Greater The Payoff

03 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Practice may not always look perfect or make perfect for us, but it sure does help get us closer to the things we want most in life.

Overcoming Annoyance With Awareness

01 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Asking the question, "What am I focused on?" when we find ourselves annoyed is the fastest way to get over the annoyance we're feeling.

Creating Unforgettable Experiences

28 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It feels great creating and experiencing unforgettable experiences and the good news is, we can have these moments when we so choose.

When We Change, Everything Changes For Us

27 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When we're no longer able to change a situation and challenged to change ourselves instead is when change begins to happen.

Being Happy And Sad At The Same Time

26 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We're able to remain happy and positive when we're going through tough times by being deliberate with what we choose to focus on.

So You Got Screwed.. What Are You Going To Do About It

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's not what happens.. what happens, happens to all of us, it's what we decide to do about it that determines the major part of our future.

We Are All Unique Yet We Are All The Same

24 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Despite our differences (personally, professionally, financially, spiritually), we're all the same and crave these same three things.

Going Through The Ringer? Good, Keep Going

23 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When life beats us up and things just aren't going our way is when we learn the most, setting ourselves up for success.

How To Assure We Get Our Biggest Priorities Completed Daily

22 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Scheduling our priorities isn't enough to assure we'll get them done although adding this one extra step to the process will.

Letting "It" Go So That We Can Grow

21 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Holding onto fear, anger, and resentment from past failures and let-downs keeps us walking backwards, missing out on all that's in front of us.

Success Requires Confidence

20 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Confidence isn't a nice to have, it's a must have if we're to successfully achieve our goals since success, all success, requires us believing in ours...

Being Patient For Success

19 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Patience is not only a virtue, it's an absolute must if we are to go the distance and achieve all of our dreams, goals, and aspirations.

Three Things I Would 100% Focus On If My Goal Was To Lose Weight

18 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

After nearly two decades of helping clients lose weight, there are certain patterns (three) I've noticed that those who successfully lose weight follo...

A Life Lesson From A Broken Dumbbell

17 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A mishap during one of my client coaching sessions led to these two major realizations, further supporting the notion that life continues to happen fo...

A Letter To My Unborn Child

16 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The messages we offer our children or in my case, my unborn child, are often the same guiding principles we know are right for us to follow and live b...

I'm Calling Myself Out On My Own Message Of Health, Happiness, And Fulfillment

15 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

No one has life figured out, we're all trying to figure it out as we go and together, we will figure it out and win together.

There's No Gain Without Pain

14 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

To achieve our goals requires that we get uncomfortable and welcome the associated discomfort along the way that helps us grow and ultimately succeed.

It's The Same Fear We Create That We Can Destroy

13 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The number one thing that stands in our way of creating all it is we want for ourselves is fear, which we create, which means we can also destroy.

Retracing Our Footsteps To Measure The Progress We've Made In

11 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Reflecting back on where we've been, what we've done, what we've gone through allows us to assess the progress we've made and where we're headed.

Framing A Lousy Test As A Reminder That Our Efforts Can't Be Measured

11 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to our goals and efforts to achieve them, not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts.

Two Words To Help Us Stop Fear In Its Tracks

10 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A recent episode of fear and doubt related to my goals attempted to throw me off track but focusing on two specific words won the day for me.

When It Comes To Our Goals, Wishing For "Someday" Is A Dream Killer

09 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Declaring "someday" as our timeline for when we will achieve and realize all of our goals, dreams, and aspirations is a losing strategy.

Using The Flip Phone Method To Be More Productive

08 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our cell phones are a major distraction when it comes to us being productive however the flip phone method will help us put a stop to that.

If We Want To Be Unique, Different, And Stand Out, All We Have To Do Is Be Ourselves

07 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As human beings, we all crave significance which can be so easily achieved by just being ourselves.

Working Out In Jeans (Why I Highly Encourage It)

06 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to our goals, let's not allow what we don't have get in the way of doing what we must do, to have what we've decided we must have.

A Personal Lesson In Taking Motivation For Granted

05 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Whatever goals we're out to achieve, it's important for us to understand that motivation doesn't last on it's own, it's up to us to keep stoking our m...

Top 5 Life Lessons I've Learned Producing A Daily Podcast For 400 Straight Days

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Producing 400 daily podcast episodes has taught me more than just how to create a successful podcast, it's taught me how to live a meaningful, fulfill...

Checking In On Our 2019 Goals And Deciding If They're Still Worth It

03 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Whether we're on track or not with our 2019 goals, now's the time to decide whether or not to continue pursuing them.

Three Questions To Get Us Out Of Any Slump And Begin Moving Forward

02 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Next time you find yourself in a slump, use these three questions to help you get out of it immediately and begin moving forward once again.

There's No Neutral In Life (We're Either Moving Forwards Or Backwards)

01 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Time is one of the few resources we can't save, pause, or accumulate more of, and so with every passing day, we're either moving forward towards our g...

Embracing Our Age Versus Wishing We Were Younger

31 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Whatever age we are or new milestone coming up, let's welcome it with open arms knowing we're getting better as we go and the fact we're still here.

What Companies Don't Teach Us When They Train Us

30 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We're often told to work hard at what it is we want and not told enough to work hard on ourselves, which is where 80% of success happens.

Fulfillment Is Achieving Our Own Expectations, Not The Expectations Of Others

29 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When we're busy creating our own fulfillment and making progress towards it every day, we won't feel the need to seek it from others.

Why Not Me? Why Not You? Why Not Us?

28 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Some recent doubts I had about my own personal success had me asking "Why me?" which I immediately caught, stopped, and changed to "Why not me?"

I'm Challenging You And I To Get Successfully Uncomfortable In February

27 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Life not only begins outside of our comfort zone, it's also where we grow and make the most progress towards the goals and dreams we want most.

Maybe We Should Sweat The Small Stuff

26 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to success and creating more health, happiness, and fulfillment in our lives, it's the small stuff that matters most, that we must sweat...

When It Comes To Success, These Are The Only Two Habits That Matter

25 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Habits (what you and I do regularly) are responsible for our outcomes and when it comes to success, focusing on these two habits is a must.

Redefining The "Real World"

24 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What exactly is the "real world" and more importantly, who decides what it looks like? We either define it or it will be defined for us.

Once We've Been Hungry, We're Never Full Again

23 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's easy to take the successes we were once hungry for and now have for granted. Let's remain hungry despite our successes, and never forget the hung...

I Lost All Motivation... Here's What I Did About It

22 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Staying motivated to achieve our dreams, goals, and aspirations can be challenging, especially when life throws us curve balls along the way.

What Am I Getting? (Bad Question) vs. Who Am I Becoming? (Good Question)

20 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it's a career or relationship, the question to ask ourselves isn't what are we getting but instead, who are we becoming?

Creating An Unstoppable Internal Drive

20 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Creating an unstoppable drive begins within, being the best we can be for ourselves versus looking externally and comparing our efforts and success to...

Sneaky Distractions Keeping Us From Our Goals And Achieving Happiness

19 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Distractions are everywhere and while we've gotten better at recognizing them, it's the sneaky ones that wreak havoc on our goals and happiness.

The Best Kind Of Fulfillment Is Helping Others Feel Fulfilled

18 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There's no greater feeling in the world than that of feeling fulfilled and the coolest thing is I have found is when we help others feel fulfilled, it...

One Minute Of Anger Robs Us Of 60 Seconds Of Happiness

17 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Impatience, agitation, and anger was the cycle I followed for a while that robbed me of happiness and kept me suffering. These 3 steps helped me break...

It Isn't Failure That Stops Us, It's Stopping After We Have Failed

16 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It isn't failing that gets in the way of us achieving our goals and all it is we, it's the decision we make to stop trying after we've experienced a f...

Please Don't Hate Me (I'm Struggling Too)

15 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I use to (and still do sometimes) think to myself "they" don't understand, they're not in my shoes... I'm not they and I am in your shoes.

When It Comes To Success, We're Outnumbered (But We'll Still Win)

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When to comes to achieving our goals and being successful, the odds are stacked against us BUT we still can and will succeed, here's how.

Creating Our Own Personal Happiness Wheel For Long-Term Health, Happiness, And Fulfillment

13 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The only way for us to achieve long-term happiness is to make sure we are covering all the bases that matter most to us on a daily basis.