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We are accountable for generating our own luck or the coincidences that we desire in our lives, but thankfully there is an equation that helps us to create those coincidences. What we pay attention to (aka what we’re aware of) plus where we put intention in (aka what we think, say, do, believe, and feel) equals the coincidences that happen in our life. We want to put our attention and intention on the things that we want in life to manifest them, rather than focusing on what we do not want, what’s missing, or what others want for us.

We need to pay attention each and every day to what we want out of our day today in a trajectory of what we think we want for the future (knowing that our goals will change or evolve). There are also five levels of intention or levels of energy to help us through the mathematical equation of luck which persist of what we DO, what we SAY, what we THINK, what we BELIEVE, and what we FEEL. When each of these areas are aligned with the future we want, we are empowered to create that future.

The 1st Level of Intention

This is the lowest level of energy in our mathematical equation for luck and that is what we do. This means to not just sit around and meditate and do nothing all day, because nothing happens unless we move! This intention teaches us to get alignment, take action, and prepare for an adjustment in our lives. We need to ask ourselves simple questions every day to ensure that we’re on the right track. Ask ourselves whether we are doing our best, learning lessons, and having fun, and if not, why? This intention allows us to be conscious of our actions and to get up every day to take the first step forward in our equation of luck.

The 2nd Level of Intention

Our next level of energy is WHAT WE SAY. We can raise our intention to another level of frequency or vibration by using the speed of sound. We must focus on saying the who, what, and how of our goals as often as possible. This helps to ground us to the reality of our pursuits, while also helping them to become part of our subconscious and unconscious selves. We should never talk negatively and always look to speak in ways that are aligned with the future we think we want (or even something better). We need to be willing to talk about any “impossible” goals that we have, as well as have the humility to ask for help along the way.

The 3rd Level of Intention

The third level of intention needs to be aligned with what we THINK we want or better. Thought moves faster than the speed of light, sound, and action, so putting our intention on our thoughts is crucial. We have the power to take a positive perspective, no matter the situation or obstacle we’re faced with, so we must think in ways that are aligned with our goals and help us to keep faith. For the times when we have negative repetitive thoughts and lack faith in ourselves, we can work to Cancel the negative thoughts when they pop up, Clear our mind, and then Connect back to our source of inspiration.

The 4th Level of Intention

Our level of belief is the fourth level of intention and a vital component of our equation of luck.  As the old saying goes, “If you believe it, you will achieve it”. If you do not think something is possible, you will never achieve it. Belief is what helps us to take a possibility and make it into a probability for us. Belief is a higher level of thought and a higher level of intention that includes not only intelligence but intuition as well. In order to make our beliefs into reality, we must be willing to confront any fears that we experience along our journey. Self-belief is what allows us to face and overcome those fears, having the faith that something better is on the other side of those obstacles.

The 5th Level of Intention

The final ingredient to our equation of luck provides the most aggregation, the most exponentiality of outcomes, and the greatest amount of acceleration in our lives, it’s what we feel. When we DO, SAY, THINK, and BELIEVE something for long enough, it becomes a part of us that we are unable to shake. These feelings are motivational and inspirational. They are our source of ease, not “dis-ease”. Instead of accelerating into the needs of the ego, interference and dis-ease, we have the inner strength to continually pursue our goals. By combining the consistent and persistent in our pursuit of our potential with an intentional approach, we will create immeasurable “luck” and coincidences in our lives.

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In the past few years, we’ve seen more changes in the business environment than ever before. As a result, we need to be adaptable as leaders in order to set up our team members and our business to reach their greatest potential. Here are four strategies that we can apply to create more momentum in our professional pursuits and empower those around us to thrive as well.

The Future of the Modern Workforce is Hybrid
When COVID-19 first struck in 2020, everybody worked remotely out of necessity. A couple of years later, for various reasons, a large part of the workforce has been hesitant to return to the offices. As business leaders, it is important to understand that flexibility is very desirable for our team members and to put in place systems that provide that flexibility for our team. As long as our team members are able to be productive and accessible with their time each and every day, we should encourage them to have a positive work/life balance.

AI only makes predictions, humans must make judgmentsThere’s no debating the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in business today, as well as the fact that its impact will continue to grow. That makes it vital for us to understand that technology is a servant and not meant to be our master. What AI is really good at is making predictions based on the data it is fed, but is still up to the user to ensure that we are providing the right data and prompts in order to get a good result. By using our intellect and intuition, combined with the tools that technology provides us, we can make better judgments and typically do it far faster than ever before.

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Using technology with intention is what will yield the greatest results, which is why technology needs to be viewed as a servant for us, rather than perceiving it to be our master. By prioritizing the uses of technology such as AI in ways that are aligned with our day-to-day and long-term goals, we can create the most momentum towards those goals. Here are five strategies that we can use technology to empower our business to grow.

We tend to fear what we do not know

Things that are unfamiliar to us also tend to cause us the most fear or anxiety, which makes it essential for us to be curious and inquisitive, rather than fearful. We need to be more interested than interesting to learn about AI and how it can be an asset to our business or its systems. Taking an open-minded approach to learning more about what technology offers is the only way to discover what is out there to improve our organization.

Technology is a tool, which can be used to build or destroy

Technology can be beneficial or detrimental like a hammer, which can be used to construct a house or disassemble one. Since we are in control of the tools that we use, it is up to us to ensure that our tools are aligned with our intentions. We need to be using them in ways that push us towards our goals, rather than allowing them to cause interference. Being honest about the times that we are misusing technology and falling victim to distraction is immensely important, as well, because it gives us the opportunity to make adjustments to our habits.

Look to create more productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness

When we are more efficient with resources such as our time, energy, or money on a consistent basis, we will always get better long-term results. Technology such as AI can be a fantastic aid in helping to create such efficiencies, whether in our business or our personal life because it helps us get started quickly. By exploring new ways to systematically use AI or other tools, we can unlock the true potential of our business and the people who are a part of it.

Better technology means more access

Technology today allows us to connect with more people than ever, meaning that we have more opportunities to connect with potential business partners and clients. Whether we are using our phone, email, or social media to connect with others, we should be grateful that we have more access than ever before in human history. We must also look to use technology in ways that create a meaningful connection with the people who are most relative to us and our business.

When we discover a great use of technology, we must share it

If we do happen to discover new systems or tools that help us to be more productive or create more impact in our business, we should also consider sharing those ideas with others who are aligned with us. Technology can have a far greater impact when it is shared, so it is incumbent on us to be abundant and willing to pass along the new and novel ways that we use tech so that others can share in the benefits, too.

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In large part, our mindset plays the most important role in whether we make effective use of our time or not. When we are able to analyze our daily calendar with a lens of productivity, accessibility, and gratitude, we can increase the number of decisions we make that are aligned with our goals and values. Here are six strategies that we can use to ensure that we are making the most of the 24 hours we’ve given each day.

Transparency: Sharing Struggles Alongside Success

Transparency and openness are vital for success when it comes to determining our priorities, and deciding how much time and energy we invest into those priorities. Transparency in how we allot our time builds trust and authenticity with the people around us. We must be willing to illuminate the times that we make mistakes when determining our priorities as well, as time management is about progress and not perfection.

Perseverance and Hard Work: Embracing the Grind

Throughout the entrepreneurial journey, perseverance and hard work are indispensable for success. The path to achieving goals is rarely smooth, and setbacks are inevitable. In the realm of time management, perseverance and hard work are equally crucial, and as leaders we need to remain dedicated to our schedules, prioritizing tasks by importance and urgency, and staying focused even when confronted with obstacles or unexpected demands. With this approach, we can overcome obstacles that come our way and stay committed to our goals, especially when it comes to managing our time.

Choosing the Right Circle of Influence

Our time is limited, so we should ensure that we are investing our time in the people who push us toward our goals and support us. By surrounding ourselves with people who bring value and positivity into our lives, as well as working to avoid the people who drain our time or energy, we make the most of our limited resources. Curating a supportive network will also give us access to elevated energy, knowledge, and accountability, and those resources will greatly aid us in our pursuits.

Productivity and Accessibility Strategies

When it comes to our daily calendar, it is important that we focus on our level of productivity and accessibility throughout the day. With our most repetitive tasks, we must look to be as efficient, effective, and statistically successful as possible, which will lead to greatly increased productivity. As for our accessibility, it is important for us to communicate when we are available to our clients, friends, and family, as well as being clear when we will be unavailable.

The Power of Radical Humility

It’s important to recognize that we don’t have all the answers when it comes to making the best use of our time and making mistakes is a part of being human. Practicing humility not only means that we admit our mistakes, but also that we ask for help or advice from people who display a great grasp on work/life balance. We must always look for the light, love, and lessons within the missteps that we make so that we continue to get close to our potential.

Collaboration Is Key to Success

Having a support system that helps to keep us accountable for our time management strategies is essential as well. When we have daily practices such as being a student of our calendar and have a team of people around us who are also students of their calendar, we are building an environment that allows us to take full advantage of our time. Whether we are prioritizing the activities we get paid for (aka “work”) or the activities we don’t get paid for, this approach ensures that we are supported in our goals.

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Finding success in our career takes the right mindset, combined with the right skills, knowledge, and desire. It may take work to find a job or career that suits our personality and passion, but it is possible with the right approach. Here are seven strategies that anyone can apply to their professional pursuits to ensure that we are positioning ourselves to learn and grow as much as possible so that we can manifest career success in the present and future.

Look at parental advice like a handful of sand

It’s important to understand that while they may care immensely about us and our happiness, our parents don’t always know what’s best for us. Pressure from our parents to go into a certain career or industry can be overwhelming at times, but we should first work to be grateful that they care about us. We must treat career advice like a handful of sand, where we take a close look at it and reflect on its value, ensuring to keep ahold of the important “nuggets” that we identify as being the most valuable to us.

Aligning our skills, knowledge, and desires is the key to unlocking our potential

To achieve the greatest amount of success, we must ensure that we are chasing goals that are aligned with our true potential. Doing a thorough analysis of our skills, knowledge, and desire allows us to identify careers or industries where we are suited to excel in the present (or in the future). This also helps us to identify areas of improvement, so we can gain new skills and knowledge that empower us to thrive.

Work to gain practical skills

Taking internships or entry-level jobs as a young person is one way to dip our feet in the water of a particular industry, while also gaining real-world experience. These types of roles help us to learn what we do or do not enjoy about a career or industry, so that we can make more educated choices about our future, as well as provide opportunities to expand our network and knowledge base at the same time.

Learn to love what we’re doing

We can create more enjoyment in our job by looking to infuse passion and purpose in our day-to-day activities. Practicing gratitude and taking the attitude that we “get to” do something instead of thinking that we “have to” is a mindset shift that we can apply to any job or industry. When you learn to love what you do, you will also learn all of its secrets. This approach of finding greater meaning in our work invariably leads to better results over time.

Money doesn’t buy happiness

Many young people attach their emotions to the idea of landing a high-paying job, not realizing that they may be sacrificing their emotional well-being in the process. In reality, money cannot buy us happiness, it gives us the opportunity to shop for a wider variety of things. Shopping for the right things is what makes us happy, so that should be our focus instead of how much we are earning.

Life is not a zero-sum game

Taking an abundant approach to our lives and careers will set us apart from the pack. When we are living in a value-add world, rather than one of scarcity, there are more opportunities to connect and collaborate with others. Instead of being focused on our “competition”, we need to run our own race and focus on consistently providing more value than we ask for in return.

Look for the lessons in our experiences

One of the best things about being young is that we are better equipped to “fail” because we have more time to make up for these failures. We must accept that making mistakes is a part of life and be forgiving of ourselves when they happen, but the biggest key is learning from these experiences. By finding the lessons in our missteps, we can apply those lessons going forward and avoid repeating the same mistakes over and over.

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Studying human nature is an essential part of life, as human nature is something that never changes. Understanding human nature is what allows us to fully experience life and to understand the life circumstances that happen along the way. One of my favorite pieces of literature that discusses this topic comes from ancient Sanskrit, and it lays out the twelve rules that apply to all of our lives, no matter who we are and where we live. Understanding these rules will help us to identify when we are living in fear and empower us to live in “the flow” instead.

1. You will receive a body – Part of being human is being born into a human body. Since we only receive one body, taking care of it should be a non-negotiable for us.
2. You will learn lessons by using your body – This is an essential part of life and without learning, we cannot progress. It is up to us to utilize our senses to learn lessons during our life.
3. There are no mistakes, only lessons – We must take the perspective that there are no mistakes, they’re just lessons that we need to absorb and implement. This approach necessitates that we give the right meaning to our past, using it to push us forward instead of allowing it to hold us back.
4. A lesson will be repeated until it is learned – If we do not learn a lesson initially, the universe will keep teaching us that lesson. We need to look for clues and patterns when the same issues keep arising so that we identify the lessons we haven’t learned yet.
5. Learning lessons does not end – As long as we are alive and have a body, these lessons will keep coming to us.
6. ‘There’ is no better than ‘here’ – Taking a grateful perspective about where we are in life is an essential part of being happy. We must not attach our emotions to an outcome but focus on enjoying the consistent and persistent pursuit of our potential.
7. Others are merely mirrors of you – We cannot see outside of us what is not inside of us. Often, we are simply projecting our thoughts about ourselves onto others.
8. What you make of your life is up to you – We are accountable for our own perspective on the actions of our past, present, and future, as well as our own self-image. We must give the right meaning to the events in our life so that we are not limiting ourselves and our potential in the process.
9. Life is exactly what you think it is – Our perspective is what shapes our reality. Perspective and effective prioritization are what allow us to take an idea from a possibility, make it into a probability, and then manifest it into reality.
10. Your answers lie inside of you – We are already happy, healthy, wealthy, and worthy. We already have everything we need within us; we just have to learn to access it.
11. You will forget all of this – Nobody is perfect, and part of being a humble person is knowing that we will all forget these lessons at some point in our life.
12. You can remember it whenever you want – While we do forget all of these lessons, we also have the capability to remember them. Reminding ourselves and recollecting these lessons is what helps us to get back on the right trajectory during the times when we get off track.

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Succeeding in life is all about learning lessons and then utilizing those lessons to identify opportunities so that we can execute them. Below are six strategies that we can use to maximize the lessons that we learn so that we are taking full advantage of the opportunities that life affords us.

We need to capture our most valuable lessons

We receive new lessons every day, but we also have a tendency to forget what we’ve learned. That is why it is so important to create a system to access the lessons that resonate most with us. By using our intuition to focus on the lessons that have the most meaning or impact for us and then capturing those lessons, we can ensure that we can apply them, rather than forgetting them.

Do an inventory of our skills, knowledge, and desire

Regularly taking an inventory of our skills, knowledge, and desire allows us to determine the capabilities that we have or need. In order to take advantage of as many opportunities as possible, we must look and see where each of these abilities can be applied to industries or professions that are doing well or are stable. We can also work to apply those abilities to areas that might be doing well in the future. This approach allows us to maximize our current opportunities, as well as to prepare ourselves to take advantage of opportunities that may come our way later on.

Curiosity is an asset

The people who are more interested than interesting and seek out knowledge tend to be the ones who have the greatest achievements. Being curious and following our passions allow us a greater level of understanding of the world around us and also teach us about ourselves. Not only should we be curious ourselves, but we should also look to surround ourselves with curious people who are willing to share what they learn. This will further amplify the benefit we get from being curious, as we get exposed to even more new ideas.

The AAA Strategy leads to more success

When we take the time to get Alignment first, then take Action, and prepare for Adjustment, we are setting ourselves up for success. This strategy takes into account the idea that while we may not always know what action is best to take, it is vital to take action. And we must always look to learn lessons as we prepare to make adjustments to our course of action. We must also utilize the Five Levels of Intention, making sure that we are thinking, saying, doing, believing, and feeling the right things in each step of the AAA Strategy.

Our self-belief determines our capabilities

Having a level of belief in ourselves that we are already happy, healthy, wealthy, and worthy allows us to combat the fears that we experience along the way. This faith encourages us to clear the interference in our lives and push through challenges, no matter whether we have fears about our future or our past. Self-belief allows us to confront and end those fears when they pop up, rather than avoiding them.

We cannot attach our emotions to outcomes

One of the easiest ways to create resistance for ourselves is by attaching our emotions to specific outcomes. Telling ourselves things such as, “I’ll be happy when…” is a recipe for disappointment. Instead, we must dedicate ourselves to the consistent and persistent pursuit of our potential, understanding that our goals for the future will almost certainly change over time. When we seek progress each day instead of perfection, we are clearing the interference between ourselves and our potential.

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Succeeding in life is all about learning lessons and then utilizing those lessons to identify opportunities so that we can execute them. Below are six strategies that we can use to maximize the lessons that we learn so that we are taking full advantage of the opportunities that life affords us.  

We need to capture our most valuable lessons

We receive new lessons every day, but we also have a tendency to forget what we’ve learned. That is why it is so important to create a system to access the lessons that resonate most with us. By using our intuition to focus on the lessons that have the most meaning or impact for us and then capturing those lessons, we can ensure that we can apply them, rather than forgetting them.

Do an inventory of our skills, knowledge, and desire

Regularly taking an inventory of our skills, knowledge, and desire allows us to determine the capabilities that we have or need. In order to take advantage of as many opportunities as possible, we must look and see where each of these abilities can be applied to industries or professions that are doing well or are stable. We can also work to apply those abilities to areas that might be doing well in the future. This approach allows us to maximize our current opportunities, as well as to prepare ourselves to take advantage of opportunities that may come our way later on.

Curiosity is an asset

The people who are more interested than interesting and seek out knowledge tend to be the ones who have the greatest achievements. Being curious and following our passions allow us a greater level of understanding of the world around us and also teach us about ourselves. Not only should we be curious ourselves, but we should also look to surround ourselves with curious people who are willing to share what they learn. This will further amplify the benefit we get from being curious, as we get exposed to even more new ideas.

The AAA Strategy leads to more success

When we take the time to get Alignment first, then take Action, and prepare for Adjustment, we are setting ourselves up for success. This strategy takes into account the idea that while we may not always know what action is best to take, it is vital to take action. And we must always look to learn lessons as we prepare to make adjustments to our course of action. We must also utilize the Five Levels of Intention, making sure that we are thinking, saying, doing, believing, and feeling the right things in each step of the AAA Strategy.

Our self-belief determines our capabilities

Having a level of belief in ourselves that we are already happy, healthy, wealthy, and worthy allows us to combat the fears that we experience along the way. This faith encourages us to clear the interference in our lives and push through challenges, no matter whether we have fears about our future or our past. Self-belief allows us to confront and end those fears when they pop up, rather than avoiding them.

We cannot attach our emotions to outcomes

One of the easiest ways to create resistance for ourselves is by attaching our emotions to specific outcomes. Telling ourselves things such as, “I’ll be happy when…” is a recipe for disappointment. Instead, we must dedicate ourselves to the consistent and persistent pursuit of our potential, understanding that our goals for the future will almost certainly change over time. When we seek progress each day instead of perfection, we are clearing the interference between ourselves and our potential.

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Scaling a business successfully always requires a solid foundation. This means that our organization must be filled with people who are aligned on the same mission and use the same values to make their decision. These five strategies can help you to grow more effectively, stronger, and more sustainably, no matter what stage your business is in.

We must know our timing and risk tolerance first

Like with any investment, when we are investing in scaling our business, we must be clear on our expectations in terms of timing and risk tolerance. A large part of knowing our timing is understanding how our plans for our personal and professional lives may impact each other. We must also have clarity on what we are willing to risk losing and what we are not willing to risk as we scale and grow.

Scaling occurs in two ways

The first way that a business scales is through, where we use it to hire people with the skills and knowledge needed to help us expand (although they might not have the same values). The other way to scale an organization is by people. This means we must focus on hiring the right people, who also hire the right people themselves. Scaling by our people creates much bigger financial margins, which also means that we can create an even bigger impact with the work that we do.

Having a Learning Phase is important

The Learning Phase for an employee includes their recruitment, which is an essential part of scaling a business. When bringing on new interns or employees, we must always look at their values first, rather than just the skills that they bring to the table. Another vital part of the Learning Phase is shadowing. First, we can have our new interns or employees shadow more experienced team members. Then, we have our experienced employees shadow those newer team members, to ensure that they are executing their job properly. Eventually, those colleagues become experienced team members, who can then begin shadowing the next generation of new interns and employees.

Have a goal for employees in the Execution Phase

Once we’ve confirmed that an employee is aligned in terms of their values and has also demonstrated an ability to produce in their role, they move into the Execution Phase. We need to have specific goals for employees in this stage, whether they are tied to metrics such as revenue generated or not. This approach also helps our business in areas such as engagement and retention. Employees who feel like they have personal or professional goals that they are encouraged to chase after are much more likely to excel in that environment.

Having an Equity Phase allows our company to thrive

Once our employees have met or exceeded their goals from the Execution Phase, we can reward them for their contributions, with financial rewards and more responsibility. By investing in employees who have not only shown personal growth, but an aptitude for recruiting and retaining other employees like themselves, we are continuing the cycle for scaling the business.

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It is easy to see the rapid adoption of AI technologies, with tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT becoming commonplace, but what is less obvious are the impacts that these tools are having on business. Technology has the power to transform our business if we are using it in the correct way, and here are four principles that will ensure that we are making the most of today’s technology in the workplace.

Technology is a servant, not a master
Technology is a bit of a double-edged sword in that it has increased our connectedness, but also brought with it more distractions to deal with. It is up to us to use technology in positive ways. Use tools and applications to help us be more effective and efficient with our time management and planning, rather than allowing ourselves to become victims of distraction.

We are still human
Regardless of how much technology has become a part of our lives, we are still humans.

We still have emotions, make mistakes, and have vulnerabilities. We must not lose sight of what makes us special and unique, instead, we can use technology to illuminate that frequency and create even deeper connections with others.

Empowering productivity and accessibility
Technology gives us the power to track and acknowledge productivity and accessibility, whether it is for ourselves or for our team. We must focus on how technology and its use are aligned with what we want for our present plans and future goals, and then make adjustments accordingly. By being as efficient and effective as possible with our daily activities, we can produce more and spend more time with our loved ones, all at once.

Find the light in new technology such as AI
If we are only looking at the drawbacks of new technology, that is all we will see. Our perspective is reality, which is why we must look to find the light, love, and lessons that are offered by utilizing new technology in a positive way. Remember to be grateful that technology provides us access to more opportunities, options, and touches of favor than ever before.a