Are Your Ready To Up Your Game?

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I've always said what's exactly what’s on my mind.

You ask me a question and I will answer it. I’m not going to tell you what you want to hear, I’m going to tell you what I think and what’s in my heart.

It's my truth. It may be right it may be wrong but it's my truth.

Now you may not like the answer, but it makes no difference to me if you do or not. I’m telling you my truth, and I will always do it with kindness and respect.

So, why am I telling you this?

Here’s why.

I was in Banff doing a winter hike and after my hike I popped into the Rose and Crown. The place was busy so I had to sit at the bar. That's ok, the batenter was very cute.

I got myself a nice big old bacon cheese burger with fries, gravy and ice tea. And as I was eating I ended up talking to the bartender between her pouring drinks.

And the conversation (like always) comes around to “So what do you do for a living?”

So I told her that I’m a digital markter and I explained things in a little more detail of what that is.

And she told me she has always wanted to try online marketing. She did not want to be a bartender for the rest of her life.

So I asked her what has she done so far to go after this goal? I was so surprised when she said “nothing” I’ve just been dreaming about it for a few years.

Well, my reply really caught her off guard, I said “No wonder you’re still a bartender you’re not doing anything to achieve your dreams”

She said, “How can you say that?”

Easy, you told me you didn’t want to be a bartender for the rest of your life, you said you wanted to try online marketing, but then you said you've done nothing to pursue your goal.

Suffice it to say we did not talk much after that, maybe the reality check was too hard for her to process. The truth usually is. Or she was just pissed at me. Either way.

So, I ending up chatting with this really nice girl who sat beside me. I finished my burger and ice tea, I left her a big tip and went wandering around Banff. And then headed home.

Lot Of Talk No Action

It’s sad to say I run into a lot of people that talk a good game, but don’t do shit to get what they want.

But are compelled to complain and bitch about it all the time that they aren’t happy and don’t have what they want.

I’m a simple guy. If you’re doing what you have to do to pay the bills, so this usually means a job you want out of.

And in your spare time you’re doing what you need to do to raise yourself out of what you don’t want to get where you want to be.

You absolutely have the right to bitch and complain from time to time. To me you've earned the right.

Why?

Because you’re doing something about it and there are days where you need to bitch so your head does not explode.

Bitch on baby, and I’ll be here to listen, support and help you if I can.

But if you’re bitching and complaining about your lot in life and you’re not doing anything to change it. Then SHUT the hell up!!!

People are tired of hearing you, it’s old and it’s a story no one wants to hear.

Plus you have no right to bitch. It’s obvious you prefer being a victim, telling your little victim story and screaming to everyone “poor me” feel sorry for me, it’s not my fault.

WRONG! It is your fault because you’re not doing anything to change it.

What You Focus On Is What You Get


I have always remembered that “what you focus on is what you get”.

It’s pretty simple, if you’re constantly telling yourself and others your victim story then that’s what you’re always focusing on.

Guess what?

That’s what’s going to come to you all day every day. The victim mindset. And you're going to live that every single day.

Here’s a heads up. It works the other way too!!

Time For A Change

You need to change what you’re focusing on and change your thinking to change your life.

If you want to be more, become more, earn more, do more, have more, achieve more, and reach higher levels in your business and personal life then you absolutely have to start upping your game.

This means you have to think of yourself differently and start thinking of yourself as more than you are. And do what that person would do.

Think of yourself as you want to be and be that person now!! Increase your expectations of yourself.

It’s time to hold yourself to a higher standard and time to block out all the negative noise and remove the toxic people (friends) from your life, and yes this includes family.

Raise Your Game!!

Stop looking for someone to do things for you, put all the weight squarely on your shoulders and get things fricken done!!

Is it going to be easy? Hell NO!!

There are going to be obstacles, there are going to be mountains to climb, and oceans to cross.

And when that happens. You know what you need to do?

You need to plow through that obstacle, you run up the mountain, and you motorboat across that ocean!!

So my question for you right now is…

“Are you in the right place? Is this where you want to be?”


Or are you comfortable being surrounded by toxic, negative people that have given up and the only thing left for them to do is point fingers at others and keep bitching about their lot in life.

It’s an all-day pity party complaining and telling their victim story over and over again. Man, I would think that’s got to get old after a while.

Did you watch Lord Of The Rings? Remember Mordor? It was dark, dank and you could see and feel the despair and negativity.

Is that where you really want to be?


Or are you ready to change and want to be the driver of your life and not a mindless passenger?

And if you want to be the driver of your life, then you ARE in the right place.

Here’s where you’ll find people that are willing to work for their successes and want to be surrounded by like-minded motivated people. Willing to share and to help.

If you want more – then do more!
If you want to become more – then do more!
If you want to be more – then get around people that are more!

If you want to raise your game then surround yourself with people that will build you up instead of constantly tearing you down.

Achieving all your goals is hard enough without pinheads dragging you down.

You know how long people like that last in my life? And I mean professional negative people.

One Heartbeat!!


I have no problem leaving a person like that in the dust and forgetting about them. I’ve have no room for someone like that in my life. I get to choose who I surround myself with – and so do you!

Do you think every day is a rose garden for me?

Nope.

I have challenges as well. But I welcome them, I don’t wallow in them, I attack them and I make them my bitch!

I solve the challenge and then I move on. And I can do that because of my mind set and the high standard I have set for myself.

I’m in charge of my life – nothing else is.

It’s Time To Raise Your Game Baby!!


So get out there and go for it. Leave behind the haters and people that have given up on themselves.

The past is just that – the past.

And like Tony Robbins said:

The Past Does Not Equal The Future

You may have failed 2 minutes ago. It does not mean you're not going to succeed 2 minutes from now.

You can’t change the past so stop living in it. Living in the past and beating yourself up for past mistakes is what’s holding you back.

Let it go – end that today!!


Start filling your mind with positive information. Start reading more, find a mentor, surround yourself with like-minded motivated people.

And turn the TV off.

It’s nothing but crap that’s designed to waste your time and fill you with useless information.

It’s completely mind numbing and creating a society of idiots that think people like the Kardashians are adding value to the world.

The sooner these and other people like them fade away and are never heard from again the better.

Hell throw it out the window. Well don’t do that you can still use it to watch movies and football - LOL.

And do yourself the biggest favor. Stop judging yourself before you attempt to do anything.

Are you going to stumble? Are you going to fail? Are you going to make a fool of yourself? Most likly, but who cares. Just lets thing go and let it fly.

You’ll be absolutely amazed at what you can do.

And also stop worrying what other people think of you.

I could care less what people think of me. My self-worth is not dependent on what people think of me.

I do what I want to do but I always make sure I don't do anything illegal, immoral or hurt people with what I’m doing.

And if people have a problem with that – who gives a shit. These people have no value in my life so how can they affect my life?

They can’t.

So instead of the bartender that talks about doing online marketing and doing nothing about it.

Get off your ass and do what you know you have to do and get it done!

And if you ever need a hand just give me a buzz I’m always here for you.

I Believe In You!
Leo

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Great share, and challenge
Sami

Thank you

Saying the truth is always the best way in my book my friend... no matter how much it can hurt!

Thanks for the share Leo!

The great thing about the truth there is no grey area. You know exactly where a person stands

Leo, great message here . I do understand that yes, there are people in this world who are exactly like this but I also believe that there are more ways than one to deliver our message :)

I agree there always is, but I've alwaus been straightforward and honest, that will never change

Me too, Leo
Too honest for my own good
But still would use a different approach

You have to do what's comfortable for you.

Absolutely ;)

What a great lecture! Something we all need to read and heed...I love the "what you focus on is what you get" quote -- it's so true! It's the old "be, do, and have" equation -- if we can figure out those three and then focus on getting them, we might just surprise ourselves.

So many people have no idea of how much greatness they have inside them. They just have to get out of their own way.

Always the charmer! lol
Great post, Leo!

Yep just a big cuddly teddy bear

haha

very well said. I can't stand complainers either, especially, when they have all the power inside of themselves to change the situation.

Unfortunately until they realize that they do, nothing will change

You told her the truth.
However, she's still a potential customer. So, if you see her again, show her how to start.

If I do and if she remembers me, it's up to her, not me.

Thanks Leo,
Sometimes truth hurts.

Jean'

It usually does, because deep down the majority of people really don't want the truth.

They want you to tell them what they want to hear.

Wow a very RAW message that’s absolutely true

Thank you

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