EP1ShiftingFocus

In this conversation between a performance coach and a motivational speaker, they discuss the importance of focusing on consequences rather than consequences when it comes to success and goal-setting. They emphasize the power of small actions and the 1% rule, which states that by committing to improving just 1% each day, significant transformation can occur over time. The motivational speaker shares his personal story of overcoming adversity and how it fueled his motivation to succeed. They discuss the concept of a growth mindset and the importance of learning from others. The conversation concludes with a challenge to take one small action aligned with goals to create a better future. So today we're going to be diving deep into this fascinating conversation between a performance coach and his client, who's a motivational speaker. We're really trying to kind of tease apart how they think about success, how they approach goals. Yeah. And you know what really struck me right off the bat was this whole thing about consequences. Have you ever heard of that term? I haven't, actually. Definitely not as common as consequences. Right. Yeah. We hear about consequences all the time. It's like we're always looking in the rearview mirror. Exactly. Instead of like where we're actually going. And so this coach, he's all about like shifting that focus, right? Okay. Yeah. He's saying, instead of consequences, which are all about the past, it's about consequences. Like what are you doing right now that's setting you up for those positive outcomes later? I like that. It's like you're actively building your future instead of just reacting to your past. Exactly. Instead of being chained to your past mistakes, you're creating the future you want. You know, it reminds me of when I finally broke up with the snooze button and started using that time for meditation. It was a small change, but man, it had this ripple effect on my whole day. So it's like those small actions, right? Absolutely. And it's something they emphasize a lot in this conversation, too. This idea that action, even small steps, can create huge momentum over time. It's like that saying, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Exactly. But this coach, he takes it a step further. He has this whole thing called the 1% rule. Have you heard of this? I'm not familiar with that one, no. Okay. So it's kind of wild. He's basically saying, if you commit to improving just 1% each day. Just 1%. Just 1%. By the end of the year, you'll have undergone this complete transformation. Really? Wow. Yeah. 360 degrees of change. That's crazy, right? It does sound almost too good to be true. Yeah. It does. But then when you actually break it down, it kind of makes sense. Yeah. Think about it. It's compound interest, but for personal growth. Oh, I see what you mean. So those small improvements start to build on each other. Exactly. It's like this snowball effect. That tiny 1% might seem insignificant at first. Right. But over time, it compounds, it gains momentum, and it creates these massive changes. That's a powerful concept. And to illustrate this point, he brings up, of all things, New Year's resolutions. How we set these massive goals in January, and by February, we've totally bailed out. It's like setting ourselves up for failure, almost. Exactly. And it's interesting, because he contrasts this with a pretty sobering statistic. Apparently, only about 3% of people actually achieve significant wealth, health, and happiness in their lives. Wow. That's small. Makes you wonder what those 3% are doing differently, right? Exactly. And that's where this motivational speaker story comes in. Okay. This isn't just some theory for him. He's actually lived through some incredible adversity and come out the other side stronger. That's powerful. There's nothing like real-life experience to give weight to these ideas. So this guy, he's got a story and a half. At 17 years old, he was attacked. Oh, wow. Because of his race. Right. And he talked about how much that impacted his self-esteem growing up. It really knocked him down. And then later on, I mean, can you believe this? He even experienced homelessness for a while. Really? It's incredible to think that someone could go through all that and still come out. Right. Not just okay. Yeah. But as a motivational speaker. Exactly. And that's what I think makes his perspective so interesting. Because it wasn't like he was just handed success. Right. He had to overcome some serious obstacles to get to where he is now. And it kind of throws a wrench in that whole idea that some people are just born lucky when it comes to achieving their goals. Absolutely. It reminds me of something we were talking about earlier, actually, this whole idea of consequences. Oh, yeah. What if, and this is just a thought, but what if going through those tough times, those hardships, actually pushed him to create that better future for himself? You mean like those experiences, tough as they were, kind of lit a fire under him to take control? Yeah. To make his own destiny? Exactly. Because sometimes adversity, it forces us to confront what we truly want. Right? Yeah. What we're really capable of. And it ignites this fire within us to prove something, not to the world, but to ourselves. And you can really hear that drive in his voice. Like he talks about always asking himself, how do they do that? When he saw other people succeeding, especially those who'd been through similar struggles. That's so interesting. Yeah. Because that right there, that curiosity, that desire to learn from others, that's a huge part of a growth mindset. That's had hunger, right? Yes. You can't just want success. You have to be willing to break it down, understand how it works, and then apply those lessons to your own life. So it's not just about wanting it. It's about figuring out the how. And this is cool. He didn't keep those lessons to himself either. He became a motivational speaker to share what he learned with everyone else. I love that. It's like this whole idea of consequences takes on a bigger meaning than, you know. How so? It's not just about personal wins. It's about the positive impact we can have on the world when we focus on creating those positive ripple effects. It's true. It's like every action we take can have this ripple effect, for better or worse. Exactly. And with this consequences mindset, it's about consciously choosing those actions that contribute to something bigger than ourselves. Okay. I have to admit, this whole concept of consequences is really resonating with me now. It's like we're gardeners in a way. Yeah. But instead of plants, we're cultivating experiences, relationships, you know. And the actions we take today are the seeds we're planting for the future. Wow. I love that analogy. You know, as a garden, it takes time, effort, consistency. Right. And even on those tough days, there's always something we can do, even if it's small, to keep those gardens growing. And that brings us back to that 1% rule, right? It all comes full circle because even when it feels like we're surrounded by weeds, even on the toughest days, we can always find at least one small thing to do. One tiny improvement to keep moving forward. It's about those small wins, right? Exactly. If we can't climb Mount Everest on day one, we can start by just, you know, putting on our hiking boots. Like, remember those New Year's resolutions we were talking about? Oh, yeah. The classic example. It's so easy to get caught up in that fresh start energy and think we need to overhaul our entire lives overnight. Right. And then we just set ourselves up for disappointment because it's too much, too fast. Exactly. But with this 1% mindset, it doesn't feel so overwhelming, you know? It's about progress, not perfection. Totally. It's about steps, consistency, and celebrating those little victories along the way. And I think that's what's so inspiring about this motivational speaker story, you know? Absolutely. He didn't let those challenges break him. He used them as fuel to create something better. And he kept that growth mindset, always asking, how can I improve? How can I learn from others? And that's something we can all do, no matter where we are in our journey, right? There's always room for growth, always something new to learn. Exactly. And it's never too late to start planting those seeds for a better future. And on that note, I think it's time to wrap up this deep dive with a little challenge for everyone listening. What's one small action you can take today? Just one 1% shift that aligns with your goals and helps you create the future you envision. It could be something as simple as finally sending that email, taking 15 minutes to learn a new skill, or just offering a kind word to someone who needs it. Because every action, no matter how small, it all adds up. It all contributes to something bigger. So go out there, plant those seeds, nurture your growth, and watch your consequences bloom. I love it. Create the future you want, one step at a time. Couldn't have said it better myself. That's it for today's deep dive. Thanks for joining us, and we'll see you next time.