“You weren’t born to be in this room tonight.†I said this to the audience of 200 people at a talk I did 2 There was a few seconds of silence. Many people starting shaking their heads up and down, “Mike, why did you say this to the audience?†Good question amigo. Throughout the night, many individuals were sharing their You, I, WE…we weren’t born to be average. We weren’t born to strive for mediocrity in life. We weren’t born to spend our lives at jobs we can’t stand. When I said to the audience, “You weren’t born to be in this You were born for GREATNESS. You were born to accomplish. You were born to have fun, be happy, serve others, and be You weren’t born to struggle unnecessarily. Yes, I’m all for improving yourself and going to seminars. What I was getting across to them and now to you is this. Make your move. Now.
Start letting go of the pains from your past that still hurt Start becoming your own cheerleader. Start a part time business. Stay focused on it. Start becoming more valuable to others. This precedes massive Start becoming an example to your kids of what’s possible in Start moving outside of your ‘comfortable’ circle of Start reducing the time you spend with negative people. Start making other people feel more important and Amigo, you and I both know this. YOU have so much more you can offer, share, and accomplish. Am I right, yes or yes? Good. Get going. Wave goodbye to the days of aiming for perfection. You don’t have to get it right, YOU just have to get it Get going. The world desperately needs you. It does. The fastest way to change your own life is to help someone My friend, YOUR best days are ahead of you and they’re Separate yourself from 97% of the world. “Mike, how?†Simple. Start. Get going. Stay focused. Love Ya! You’re The Best! Your Coach, Michael P.S. Stop scattering yourself. Stop trying to build 3 Focus is the key. Ask that guy called ‘Tiger’ if that’s
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else change theirs. First.
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businesses at a time before you ever made one successful.
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Mike, I am now trying to establish a consultancy business and this blog could not have come at a better time. I will write down the words 'Start. Get Going. Stay focused.' I don't want to be part of the 97 %.
Thanks much
Mirza
Trinidad & Tobago
Thanks Mike,
Another uplifting and motivating Blog. I truly appreciated being in your cirlce.
What an awesome and motivating post! I LOVE it!! Replace fear with focus! Love getting your email! Thanks, Mike!!
Hi Mike this is so true I use a very similar wording in my workshops and with my clients at the clinic. Why be ordinary when you can be fantastic in all that you do.
Pat
Thanks Mike, always love your message!
"Gods gift to you is more talent and ability than you will ever use in one lifetime. Your gift to God is to develop as much of that talent and ability as you can in this lifetime."
Kind Regards,
Fred
http://www.life-exposure.com
Hi Mike,
Another great and very relevant blog.
One of my questions for the start of each day is 'How can add greater value?' Looking for ways to enhance the lives of others can be a fun creative process and can be anything from sharing a great quote or website, through to giving someone the gift of time.
With that in mind, if there is anyway that I can be of service to you, just let me know!
Marilyn
http://www.tranceformationslimited.com
Mike,
Being a business owner can often be a "solitary" experience. Your enthusiasm and encouragement is always very much appreciated!
Cheers,
Michael
http://www.planetnerve8.com
"The online station musicians listen to"
I rank you as the best motivator and coach that I have come across - and I have come across more than a couple. Your words speak to the ordinary person who is trying to improve their life. I can't tell you the number of times that I have quoted you and your saying "You don't have to get it right....." this one saying has helped me and so many people in my team move forward without fear of failure holding us back. My extreme gratitude to you Mike.
Yes, Yes and Yes to all that you say Mike. I am starting a new business as we listen to you, and this has helped me unsubscribe to many emails that I have been getting and didn't really need, they have taken valuable time from my core biz.
A quote "Of all the liars in the world, sometimes the worst are your own fears." by Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936)
Thank You Mike for your POSITIVE words.
Wow what a beautiful & heart touching experience from this article. Mike u r great, you are the fire which has the ability to change the whole world in few seconds. Mike keep it up. I appreciate your knowledge & I say to the whole world pls read this & also send this messages to all your friend so that none of person from this universe can strive & struggle bcoz we are the one who has an ability to change our own universe; Bcoz we r only one the creator & destroyer. Thank u again Mike -- want you to blog such kind of fire more & more powerful...........BYeeee TC
Thank you for your encouragement. We all need it.
Take it or take it, yes or yes.
Mike,
"You don't have to get it right, you just have to get going" ... I quote you so often, to myself to get something moving and to others who seem to think that they have to "know it" before grappling with it. I like another one of your sayings too "Perfection is the enemy of progress" ... I use that as part of my signature in my emails.
Thank you for all that you do.
That was a good Blog
Thanks for the insight Mike; as always you know how to get the message through...life is too short to settle...and too long to regret!
Peace,
Steven
Thank you Mike for your inspiration. The problem with getting started is that uncomfortable feeling of fear: our greatest enemy. I'm still struggling to juggle all the have to's and should's in my life. I know that strecthing myself and setting up a new program in my life is key.
Mike,
Another great post!
I have a 'mediocrity' cartoon that illustrates this perfectly. I hope you don't mind me sharing this on my blog...
http://www.motivationalcartoons.co.uk
Keep up the brilliant posts!
Richard
Thanks Mike!
This came in the nick of time as I am in the process of quiting my four year old job come this March. I decided last year to "Get it going" and venture into more exciting pursuits. I am starting a commuity museum in my home village for families to record their history and culture. Boy I can not wait to get it going! Will keep you posted!
Maybe I can help some people here with the information I have gathered on my blog.
One of my current goals is to upgrade my pc as mine in over the five years old. I am gradually improving my work /home environment.
Thanks Mike for writing this great article,
Kind regards,
Helena
Thanks Mike,
I've been on one job for the past 14years and i've been planning to start a business of my own. Your advice could'nt have come at a better time. I will start now nd get going and focus on it.
Bassey
Nigeria
Mike, you are so right. It is sometimes hard to get that focus when we want to do so many things at once but without it, we flounder. I guess I need to pick from my growing list what I want to focus on and do it. Have fun, and do it!
Have a wonderful day!
Great! You are doing a great job Mike and I love it.
Keep it up.
Thanks, Mike!
Focus, focus, focus! I don't know which I say more to myself, that or you don't have to get it right, just get it going! Both of them are important. I have a home business that I partner with the master's, such as Brian Tracy, John Gray, and Bill Bartmann and I love it because it is a business and also a personal growth library for entrepreneurs. I believe to be successful in life, you must work on your mindset, no matter what business you are doing. We must constantly grow and change, that will make us focus and will certainly help to got "get it going!"
Kathy
http://www.iLearningGlobal.biz/kchap
kathy7730@yahoo.com
the most aptly spelt out thoughts that go through most indiviual minds
This is a wonderful message! The commandment most spoken in the Bible is "Fear Not." So Fear Not and get started!
Thanks for your great words of wisdom & support. I really like the fact when you said we were made "of" and "for" greatness. However, this greatness is released when we help others.
OK Mike....I've made a promise to myself to find a way to get my idea going. You'll be happy to know as of Monday I am pitching my idea to a very large national company...wish me luck....thanks for your inspiration! stay tuned......
H
Hi Mike, that blog was just the tonic I needed right NOW! I've being toying over whether some info packs that I'm putting together sound right, corny, pushy etc; When really I just need to get it going!.
I'm on the move now ....
Don
I down in my MBA grades at the university. your advice is great
Thank so much Mike for the inspiration. It is of a great help for me at this time am working out business organisation
You are speaking such truth: real, practical, wise. Thank you for your gift to all of us. It is very appreciated. God bless you as you bless so many others.
Mike,
The pitch went well...I'll know in a week if there is interest...If not, I am so inspired I will continue my pitch elsewhere....thanks so much...and for everyone else...get it going!!!
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