Scattered. Swayed easily. A ton of wasted time.
Why?
Jumping opportunity to opportunity. Failure is all that's
left to witness.
Why?
For many years of my life this was me.
I was drowning in the sea of mediocrity and I wasn't wise
enough to see it.
Now I can't stand seeing people in the same place I used to
be in.
I can't stand it.
I can't stand seeing wasted potential.
It infuriates me.
Why are many people so easily scattered, so massively
unfocused, and masters of wasting time?
"Mike, great question, can you tell me the answer."
Absolutely.
I'm going to focus on ONE answer. An IMPORTANT answer.
People don't have a personal CONSTITUTION to live from.
People don't know what values are important to them.
People don't know how to set proper priorities in their life.
People don't know what they want their life to look like.
People don't have enough control over their life.
I've been there. I have the 'T-Shirt' as well.
People need a CONSTITUTION to live life from.
What is their mission, what is important to them.
It must be in writing.
Look at America. What started America's greatness was its
CONSTITUTION.
It is a platform to make decisions and live from. It sets the
rules for the country.
It showed us the promise of what was potential if the
citizens followed it.
Many political observers will say America has lost
'something' as it has moved away from its true constitutional
principles. As it has moved away from its foundation for
being. (This is not about politics, please don't email me if
you agree or disagree.)
Just as nations needs constitutions so does its citizens.
When people don't have a basis to live from, don't have
principles to live off, don't know what values are most
important, the wind takes them east, west, then, north and
south.
Spend time and write down 'Your Constitution of Greatness'.
Make it one piece of paper. Simple. What is important to you.
Review it daily. Set your day and priorities based off what's
most important to you.
It's way, WAY, too easy to let our environments control our
lives.
The phone, people, TV, everyone wants your attention.
Those who fight for their greatness understand and respect
the value of their time.
They spend time on what's most important, NOT what's most
urgent. (read this again)
Take 10 minutes today. Start writing 'Your Constitution of
Greatness'.
What's most important to you? What do you want your life to
be about? Who's important to you? Are you spending enough
QUALITY time with them?
I don't think life's about trying to make a ton of money and
being semi-miserable.
So many people chase money in such a negative way. They think
it's the only important thing in life.
Yes, money is important. THOUGH, your life is MORE
IMPORTANT. Experience riches personally, financially,
spiritually, and more.
I can't stand when I waste my potential and I'm not going to
let you waste yours either.
Those with clarity employ those without clarity.
You don't have to get it right, just get 'Your Constitution
of Greatness' going.
Grab a pen/paper, your favorite beverage. Shut the door. Give
yourself 15 minutes to start.
If you don't know where your focus should be, plenty of
people will be happy to tell you.
No. No. No. You control your focus. You control your
priorities. You control your time.
Be a G-WARRIOR, a greatness warrior. Fight for your
greatness.
Is now -your- time?
Love Ya! You're The Best!
Your Coach,
Michael







I really needed to hear that today Mike, Thanks for your inspirational words each day. They really do help.
You are soooo right. If we do not have a mission and a vision, we do not know where we are going. Add the constitution to guide your principals along the way.
Thanks
Thanks mike
I agree thanks I don't think i can last 7 years before I get , doing alot better with all you insight
Thanks again
Hey Mike - You've got this one right! Too many people put there priorities in the wrong place and have no way of staying focused on what's truly important in life. I remember someone saying that if you don't learn from your mistakes you're destined to repeat them. Having a way to stay focused is paramount to making life worthwhile and to keep from making the same mistakes over and over again. Thanks Mike - Love Ya! You're The Best!
Great advice coach!
"If you do not control your destiny, someone else will". Or how about this one, "A ship without a rudder still gets there...wherever there is". So many overlook this most crucial first step and there can be no meaningful direction until a direction is determined.
Thanks, Mike That's why you're a GREAT coach
I know what I want my life to look like...I have the vision in my head right now. I am living some of what I see ~ not all of it though. I continue to work on myself...I feel more alive now than I ever did working for someone else. We must first "see it" before we can "achieve it".
Nicole
Mike, that was so well stated. We all DO need a constitution for ourselves. I appreciate the reminder!
All the best to you, Lynn
Just what i needed. Have a rainbow day.
thank you mike you are my SUPER COACH
Thank you, Mike. I know exactly what you are talking about. I have been jumping from one project to another for a year now. Now that I am broke, I am back to focusing on where I began. I am going to see that project through to success. Thank you for the direction and encouragement.
Great info Mike, appreciate it.
Great reminder... we do need to visualize what we want to be, what we want to do, and what we want to have... its critical to know where we are going, and plan how to get there... and we will!
Thanks again and best regards.... Ted
How long do you "stay focused" on a loser? How do you know when to recognize a bad idea and move on? We have all had an inspiration we thought was GREAT. No matter how much lipstick you put on a pig, it's still a pig.
I felt as though you had interviewed me and published the results. I have let so many people pull me from opportunity to opportunity over the last 4 years. I'm going back to my roots (company). Thanks for getting my attention.
I agree. i spent my life watching others climb to the top. I was merely a spectator, watching but doing nothing. I wasted my precious time. I forgive myself for all what happened in the past. Now I realize that I have to stop all watching and start doing if I am going to have success in life. Thank you Mike, for your inspirational words. They are uplifting. They are like steam that makes the engine go forward. May God bless and prosper you always.
Mike,
You are so right. I find it very hard for me to stay focused. It is really hard for me, but I am getting better because I know it is very important for me to succeed. Whatever I am working I will see it to the end.
Mike ,Your are simply the best.
Wow the light bulb just went on. A cinstitution setting out the way I want to grow. Setting the terms and conditions for what is acceptable to me and what is not. Going to make some people mighty unhappy when they get the heave ho. but unless i want to dead end like them, I need to get this moving. Thanks Mike ya got my fires stoked and burning white hot.
Hi Mike...
have you been looking into my life lately???
Another great post that deals with the topic that plagues most people at some stage in their life!
Can't wait for what you reveal tomorrow!
Jeanne
http://aspirationsplus.typepad.com/uydayg
Let me offer Georgia's Number One Compliment: You're a peach!
Now, excuse me ~ I'm busy with my Constitution . . .
Thanks, Mike.
Mike,
Important points and a good reminder. Having developed my mission statement years ago, I need to focus on this again: especially at the beginning of the year.
By the way, anyone interested in this might go over to this link from Covey (Mission Statement Builder). I require my student interns to begin with this exercise at the Covey site -- (no, this is not an affiliate link):
http://www.boldurl.com/UQtTpbTx
Enjoy the day,
Lee
I have waisted ten years of my life moving from one project to another project i should stayed focussed on one project .by now I should have been very far away .
Dear Mike,
Again terrific. made me sit and make my constitution. Thank s a lot.
Thanks Mike, it is just like you know me personnally, just keep your e-mail coming my way because I am working on getting out of the merry go round style of living and getting myself focused this year. With your help I know I will succeed. You're really are the best.
Shirley,
Hi Mike,
I wasted lots of time doing things that did not benefit me at all. Helping others and sometimes getting into trouble. Your blog has given me food for thought. Maybe I will stay focused in whatever I do from now and set my priorities.
Thanks.
Ruben P.Maniam
That was just what I needed to hear Mike ... and just exactly when I needed to hear it. I dearly love having you as my coach. I'm going to make that list right now! Thanks Again.
I know this Mike. I dont live it well though. Thank you much for the wake up.
You are right, Mike!I will write my CONSTITUTION.Thanks for reminding me
Thanks mike, great info to help start my day
Thankyou Mike - feeling it x
Hi Mike
once again ...
You make my day!
You seem to know just when we need this bit of inspiration.
Thanks for being the greatest coach on the net!
You are the best ... by far!
I heard it once said that, we don't learn from our mistakes but by what we do right the first time. As an older person, I agree with this statement. I've seen many times when making mistakes was a continual process until a person did something right. I'm getting back to my writing inspirational stories to help others. It is my real passion. http://storiesfromthebelfry.zoomshare.com/
As of this day, I'm focusing on doing what's right. Thanks, Mike, for the reminder.
If you don't direct your ship, the wind will take you anywhere and everywhere. You're right on the money and this instant gratification and get rich quick mentality is hurting so many well intentioned people, distributors and MLM junkies. Find a home and build it, nourish it, clean it and share it with family, friends, business associates, and well informed prospects. That's how your home grows and prospers.
Thanks Mike, you are a voice for reason, passion, focus, and concern!
I've just printed out one copy of this for each member of my family, including myself. Tonight, at a family meeting, I will hand these to my three teenage children to get them thinking about their future. I wish that I had this when I was a teenager, life could have been so different. Thank you.
Thanks! And when I get done with the constitution, I am going to add my own bill of rights. E
Thanks Mike. When I change the whole world will change for me. So world transformation is possible only through self transformation. Charity should definitely begin at home.
Thanks for the reminder. I know this is true. I seem to spend my time focusing on others needs instead of my own. It is time for me.
hi mike u hit the nail on its head in MLM. people need to hear the truth.
great!
i have been following your blogs for sometime,the time has come to write that i am learning good stuff,especially about controlling one's time etc.A good one!totally appreciated!
I read your emails they are very inspiring!
warmly,
ram
Another pearl from my Mentor/Coach at a distance, the guy who got my life headed in a better direction with his 'Get Right Get Going' Kick-in-the-Butt caring for folks!
As soon as I finished reading the comments I also wrote my own Greatness Constitution.
Hey Mike, are you going to publish yours??
Blessings,
Jon
http://www.goodheartgroupinc.com/blog
Mike,
Thanks for sharing this with me.I needed to hear this today in light of what I went through yesterday.
Mike you are great at coaching and helping people believe in themselves.
Thanks
Arthur
Yes, a personal constitution will serve as an anchor to keep steadfast in a world with so many allurements and distraction.
Thanks for the reminder.
I'm so not focused, can so relate, it sounds like me your talking to. I try to zoom in on whats important, yet I waste precious time. My zeal for money, I hate to admit it, yet its for the good I could do, so I chase my tail. My my my I'm so messed up. Such potential God gave me and I waste his gifts to me. I'm frustrated at my incompetance. I'll keep trying and I'll try the method you suggest I'm afraid I'll keep failing... so I try just enough to excuse myself and that is better for me to give myself an out. Then I can say I didn't finish so I don't know if I could do it or not. That just surfaced that pretty well pin-pointed my problem in a nutshell. I'm even more messed up then I even knew. How can just typeing this reveal so much. I named myself correctly didn't I?
Man Oh Man! This makes good reading! The problem with a lot of us is that we are hungry for this kind of advise. The problem is EXECUTION. My challenge to us all is: HOW MANY ARE GOING TO IMPLEMENT THIS IN THEIR LIVES?? WHEN WILL YOU TAKE ACTION FRIENDS, THE TIME IS NOW! The longer you take, the longer you steal your own greatness!! Do the constitution TODAY! Do it now.
Thanks Mike, u r truly great!
This was me for 25 years! I decided to move and the difference is clear!! Thanks for your work. Keep it up. From Nigeria.
thanks coach.
'Those with clarity employ those without clarity'
hectic but true,it stings and heals at the same time you are truly salt of the earth Mike keep it up thanks for sharing from your wealth of clarity your coaching is such a blessing
Thanks for sharing
Mike, I can't express my gratitude for your advice,thank you for caring for others, you are like my big brother, thanks a lot,
Julieta.