[acb-hsp] 6 Rituals to Reach Your Daily Goals

[Kenneth Semien, Sr.]

Peter,
This is terrific.  It is also timely as we begin preparation for a
productive and successful 2013.  It prompts me to share Creating S.M.A.R.T.
Goals just in case someone can benefit from it.  I will send it soon.
Kind Regards,
Kenneth Semien, Sr.
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> 6 Simple Rituals To Reach Your Potential Every Day
>   By Amber Rae December 4, 2012
>   Becoming and staying productive isn't about hard-to-follow
> programs or logging your every move in an app.  It's about
> self-care.  Here are daily to-dos to get you started.
>   It's Tuesday morning at 8 a.m.  Two San Francisco entrepreneurs
> are pitching their ventures to potential investors today.  They'd
> both agree that this is one of the most important days of their
> lives.  This is the story of Jane and Joe...
>   Jane was up until 4 a.m.  putting the final touches on her
> deck.  In fact, she spent the entire weekend fixed in her
> apartment, preparing the presentation.  This morning, she woke up
> late and rushed putting together her most "investor-worthy"
> attire.  She slammed a shot of espresso, grabbed her computer,
> and ran out the door feeling hungry and tired.  She arrived right
> on time but felt anxious and flustered about the events of the
> morning.
>   Joe, on the other hand, went to sleep last night at 11 p.m., as
> he does most nights of the week.  His presentation was ready
> Friday afternoon, after seven revisions thanks to feedback from
> advisors.  He spent the weekend in nature connecting with
> friends.  This morning, he woke up at 7 a.m., had a glass of
> water, ran two miles, meditated for 15 minutes, and drank a
> smoothie.  He put on the outfit he picked out the evening before,
> grabbed his bag, and walked out the door.  He arrived 10 minutes
> early, feeling confident, calm, and eager to share his vision
> with potential investors.
>   Which entrepreneur would you bet on? And, which entrepreneur
> most closely resembles you?
>   Jane and Joe are fictional characters but having been immersed
> in the world of startups in both New York and San Francisco, I
> see a lot of Janes.  They work 16-hour days, seven days per week,
> and wonder why they aren't getting the results they're looking
> for.  The truth is, results don't come through hours spent.
> Great results often come by doing less and working smarter.
>   This past weekend I had the opportunity to speak with my friend
> Mike Del Ponte who resembles the character of Joe.  Today he
> launches a Kickstarter campaign for his company Soma, which aims
> to revolutionize the water industry using sustainable design.
> (It's awesome.  Check it out Surprised by how cool, calm, and
> collected Mike was so close to launch, I asked him what his
> secret is.
>   "Every day I need physical energy, mental clarity, and
> emotional balance to tackle everything that comes my way," Mike
> said.  "Self-care is the secret to performing at the highest
> level."
>   Here are the six simple rituals he uses to perform at his
> highest, which you too can begin implementing right away:
>   *1.  Drink a glass of water when you wake upddinin Your body
> loses water while you sleep, so you're naturally dehydrated in
> the morning.  A glass of water when you wake helps start your day
> fresh.  When do you drink your first glass of water each day?
>   *2.  Define your top 3ddinin Every morning Mike asks himself,
> "What are the top three most important tasks that I will complete
> today?" He prioritizes his day accordingly and doesn't sleep
> until the Top 3 are complete.  What's your "Top 3" today?
>   *3.  The 50/10 Ruleddinin Solo-task and do more faster by
> working in 50/10 increments.  Use a timer to work for 50 minutes
> on only one important task with 10 minute breaks in between.
> Mike spends his 10 minutes getting away from his desk, going
> outside, calling friends, meditating, or grabbing a glass of
> water.  What's your most important task for the next 50 minutes?
>   *4.  Move and sweat dailyddinin Regular movement keeps us
> healthy and alert.  It boosts energy and mood, and relieves
> stress.  Most mornings you'll find Mike in a CrossFit or a yoga
> class.  How will you sweat today?
>   *5.  Express gratitudeddinin Gratitude fosters happiness, which
> is why Mike keeps a gratitude journal.  Every morning, he writes
> out at least five things he's thankful for.  In times of stress,
> he'll pause and reflect on 10 things he's grateful for.  What are
> you grateful for today?
>   *6.  Reflect dailyddinin Bring closure to your day through 10
> minutes of reflection.  Mike asks himself, "What went well?" and
> "What needs improvement?" S...  what went well today? How can you
> do more of it?
>   Whether you more strongly resemble Jane or Joe, these six
> rituals will help you up your game, taking your performance to
> the next level.
>   Copyright B) 2012 Mansueto Ventures LLC.  All rights reserved.
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