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5 Ways to Spark Creativity 1. Fake it 'til you make it - Having a creativity mindset will propel you into creativity. 2. Don't give up - Most great things happen far after the first go. Keep going at it until you get the desired result. 3. Set constraints - We find the most freedom when we have an outline to go off of.... 4. Goof around - How can you be creative if your not even in a good mood. Jump start your creativity with some less serious stuff. 5. Get away - Distance yourself from the problem so you can clear your mind. See more

Be the Architect of Your Business - Start with the Vision: Know where you're headed - Lead with Priorities: Do the important things - Close with Actions: Follow through with your plan... What do you think? Leave a comment below :)

Want to be left feeling more satisfied and fulfilled every week? -The 4 Things to Pause for Every Week- Pause for Reflection - Pull away to get some quiet time Pause for Rest - Take a day off... Pause for Recreation - Go have fun! Pause for Relationships - Be intentional about authenticity What will you pause for this week?

6 Steps to Taking Your Calendar Back 1. Clear up your priorities. 2. Make sure you have enough time for all the essentials 3. Take out all the things that aren't priorities.... 4. Fit in the important things 5. Create your "perfect" schedule 6. Don't be afraid to say no to something What's coming on or off your calendar this week?

Staying in the Game: 3 Reasons Why NOT Giving Up Is a Great Idea 1. Staying in the game builds character After going through difficult things, we see growth.... 2. Staying in the game tests our true abilities You'll never know your true potential until you put it all on the line 3. Staying in the game impacts others Giving up not only has a negative impact on ourselves, it also impacts the people around us. When have you stayed in the game even when it got tough? Comment Below

12 PROVEN PRODUCTIVITY HACKS TO HELP YOU WIN EVERY DAY Start the Night Before 1. List 3 Wins for the day 2. List 3 must-do's for tomorrow... 3. Set out your clothes for tomorrow 4. Hit the lights - get to bed without distractions Maximize Your Morning 5. Feed your heart and mind - read something inspirational 6. Exercise your body 7. Fuel your body Focus All Day 8. Get clear on your goals 9. Break projects up into more "digestible" pieces 10. Stop answering your phone - unless planned or emergency 11. Turn off notifications - less interruptions 12. Say no, but never yes, immediately - "Let me check my calendar" Was today a win for you? Comment below :)

Check it out! 3 Strategies for Rapid List Building Strategy #1: Build Remarkable Content Let Your Personality Shine - It’s what makes them excited to open your emails.... Strategy #2: Understand the Opportunities and Limitations of Your Email Service Provider Bottom line: the more educated you are about how your email service provider works, the more innovative and strategic ways you’ll come up with to market your business. Strategy #3: Create Multiple Lead Opportunities We all respond to different modalities. That’s why it’s important that you provide multiple opportunities for your target audience. How do you build your list?

What are you going to be intentional about this week? 5 Quick Way to Develop Successful Relationships 1. Have a Long Term Mind Set... Don’t change who you are to please someone. Accept the fact that relationships go through seasons and evolve. Value your current relationships. 2. Put a Premium on Developing Yourself Have you made a choice to continually grow? 3. Seek to Give More Than You Receive Are you trying to take more than your give? 4. Develop a P2P(People-to-People) Mindset Don't underestimate sincerity. 5. Be intentional with your actions Nothing great happens by accident. It’s always intentional. Always.

4 REASONS YOUR LEADERSHIP SUFFERS WHEN YOU CHEAT SLEEP 1. You Can't Focus on Results Sleep deprivation impairs this ability to focus attention selectively.... 2. You Can't Solve Problems Sleep-deprived people come up with fewer original ideas and also tend to stick with old strategies that may not continue to be effective, says neuroscientist Penelope A. Lewis. 3. You Can't Gain Perspective Research shows that insufficient sleep impairs our ability to make decisions when financial rewards are on the line. 4. You Can't Support Teammates Teams depend on high-level emotional engagement. What can you not do when you didn't get enough sleep?

During the craziness of Thanksgiving preparation, it can be easy to get carried away with never ending to-do lists and stress. Take a moment right now to be present and think about why you're celebrating in the first place, most likely it is to be with those you love. What about your family (or family of friends) are you most grateful for today?

Today Will Never Be Repeated. It it is unique among all the days of your life. Thankfulness can transform it into something to be remembered. What are you thankful for today?

To achieve "Greatness" you MUST avoid mediocrity like it is a disease! Control your Inner Game which are your thoughts and beliefs of what is possible. Take Control and Focus so that you Control your World, not others! Go and TAKE MASSIVE ACTION!

The truth about The Lies We Tell Ourselves!.... And the Difference Between Trying and Doing. Read more here: http://mickeyobrien.com/the-lies-we-tell-ourselves