by Kirby Hasseman
Labor Day (weekend) is over. The kids are back in school. Football is back on TV.
This, my friends, is a great time of year to look at your goals to end the year! I love to set goals. I love to work toward something. But the reality is, we all get off track from time to time. Summer is a perfect example of where many of us struggle to stay on top of our goals. But that is in the past. You have the chance for a new beginning starting today.
January is NOT the only time to set goals. You have a blank slate. You have 4 months until the end of 2019. What do you want to do before 2020 starts? What do you want to accomplish before the holidays? What do you want your life to look like? When you break down your goals into smaller chunks (like you can now), you can make the chase more of a sprint than a marathon. So let’s get your goals on paper for the end of the year.
What is one goal you would like to accomplish in the areas I call the 5 F’s?
These areas for goal setting are Finance, Fitness, Faith, Family and Fun.
Spend some time and be introspective. This is the mental homework that most people are unwilling or unable to do. What is one thing (large or small) that you would like to improve in these areas?
Once you have this goal (or these goals) written down, spend just a little time to think about some basic activities you can do to move you in that direction. For example, if you want to lose 10 pounds by the end of the year, you might consider adding a workout plan to your daily routines. Or you can might consider decreasing your calorie intake. Either way, they are basic daily activities (that you can control) that will move you toward the goal.
You are in the last 4 months of the year. What do you want to change? How do you want to grow? Now…what are you willing to DO to make that happen? Go get it.
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by Kirby Hasseman
“If it’s to be, it’s up to me.” I love that quote. And I have worked hard to live my life that way. I wanted to accomplish things “on my own.” Truth be told, I even quietly looked down on people who needed help from others to accomplish their dreams. And while there is nothing wrong with being self-sufficient, it can only take you so far. To create something really great, you need a team of people “rowing in the same direction.” Intellectually I know that. But in my heart, I struggle with it. I want to just do it myself. When I get like this, I am reminded of a quote that my friend Danny Rosin told me, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” It leads me to announce, I suck at asking for help. (I wrote an entire blog about other things I suck at here). I tell you this, not because I want to beat myself up. I just know it is something I need to work on. We all have these areas. So here are some things I am trying to do to get better at asking for help. 1. Take a breath: I know my natural reaction when people ask me for help is to say “no, I got this.” So when people ask me if they can help, I need to take a breath and consider it. That quick break can allow me to react smarter. 2. Have a list: My life is one long to do list right now…that never seems to be completed. So I need to have a list of things that “I need help with.” That way I don’t have to start from scratch. If I have to really think hard, I will say no. So I need to create a list of things that people can help me with in advance. 3. Seek it out: There are people in my life that are simply better than me at certain tasks. I need to pro-actively seek them out. Doing this with success will lead me to flex that “asking muscle.” How do you ask for help? What works for you? Make sure you never miss an update! It’s time to sign up for our VIP newsletter here. Oh…and you can always shop online for great SWAG here. Or…you can ask us for help!
by Kirby Hasseman
“You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with.” Jim Rohn I am constantly looking or people, places, books or information that inspire me. I think most successful people in sales, business and life are doing the same thing. We all have times when we don’t feel like rocking it. We all have times when we need to (mentally) re-adjust. We all need to be lifted up from time to time. People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily! Zig Ziglar That is why when I find new sources of inspiration I feel like I have been given a gift! I have talked in the past about a few voices that inspire me on a regular basis. These are people who are unreasonable in their chase and their work (read here). But it’s so nice to find new voices that light a fire in me…and recently I have. As the quote above says, you are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with. Well reading and listening to books and podcasts is a great way to “spend time” with people that lift you up. So here are a few people that I have stumbled upon all at once that are lighting a new fire in me. And I don’t think it’s a coincidence that I found them all together. Ed Mylett: Wow. When I came across my first video with Ed Mylett, I was blown away. I just was so attracted to his passion. He was saying things that “I knew,” but I am not sure I was executing on. Here is the first video I watched with him on a show called Impact Theory. Tom Bilyeu: Isn’t it interesting that really smart people tend to be seen together? Tom returned the favor to Ed by being on his show recently as well. I did not know anything about Tom before watching this video and now I want to watch this again and again. Dr. Joe Dispenza: Dr. Joe had been mentioned to me by a friend, but I had ignored the suggestion until I saw this interview. Now I have his latest book downloaded and I am digging in. These are powerful concepts from powerful thinkers. They have provided me inspiration and motivation in recent days and weeks. I hope they provide the same to you. It’s my gift to you today. I hope you un-wrap it. Then I hope you share it as well. Make sure you never miss a gift or an update. Sign up for our VIP newsletter here.
by Kirby Hasseman
I am a positive person. Some people might say overly positive. But it’s very much on purpose. I believe it (often) has to do with the way we choose to see things. It’s a choice (and I talk about that here). But recently it occurred to me that most people are not great at self-auditing. They don’t know they are negative. They believe they are a “positive” person, when many people around them find them a drain. It’s why nearly everyone thinks they are “an above average” driver. Statistics tell us, you are not. 🙂 So when I am speaking to groups I give them a self-auditing tool for social media. I tell them to look at the last 10 posts on social media and I say “if 4 of the last 10 post can be perceived as negative, then your audience sees you as negative.” It’s a useful exercise and I love to see people’s eyes light up in recognition. But it occurs to be that this is not enough. It’s not just about what you post on social media (though that’s a start). It’s a mindset. You either start from a place of positivity…or not. And that mindset is going to affect your thoughts, words and actions. You might not know you have a pessimistic point of view. So I just came up with this exercise that might shed some light on your mindset. Think of your job…what is your first thought? Think of your partner…what is your first thought? Think of the last person you had a meeting with…what is your first thought? Think of your community…what is your first thought? If your FIRST thought in most of these is negative then it might shine a light into your mental bias. It’s hardly scientific (hell I just made it up). On the other hand, it gives you some food for thought on your mindset. If your first reaction on most things and people in your life are negative…then it might be you. Or…it might be time to make some different choices. One choice you can make is to sign up for our VIP newsletter. We send a weekly email recap of all of the content we create each week. You can sign up here. And if you want to increase the happy in your life, you can check out my book “Fan of Happy” here.
by Kirby Hasseman
It’s hard to believe (and even harder to say), but today will be Dustin’s last day at Hasseman Marketing. (Excuse me while I wipe away a tear). Dustin has been with us for 10 years and it’s hard to imagine work life without him. Though we are certainly disappointed that he is leaving, we know he is heading to a great new opportunity! My goal for this organization is to be a good leader for the team. Opinions might vary on my effectiveness, but most would say that a leader is a teacher. I want to help the team grow. But today, as I look at the legacy Dustin left with us, he has been a great teacher to each of us. So here, on his last day at Hasseman Marketing, are a few lessons we have all learned from Dustin. Stay Steady: Dustin has been a calming force at the office. He never gets to high or too low. In a room full of people that can be emotional, this is a powerful trait. Keep Learning: Dustin was hired to be a video editor, and today he is so much more than that. That is because he is constantly learning and getting better with his craft. Much of his learning time might be to upgrading his video skills. But he is also consuming content, social media, SEO and more. We all need to have this thirst for knowledge! Show Up: You become extremely value by simply showing up every day. Not only was Dustin talented at his job, but his consistency and his work ethic took it to the next level. Co-workers knew Dustin would be there to do his job…day in and day out. Laugh: Though he can be quiet, Dustin has a great sense of humor. That is so wonderful in a small workplace! Sometimes, as you are working on a stressful project and a tight timeline, the best skill you can have is a sense of humor! Be Willing To Help: Dustin is a jack of all trades. Obviously he was our “video guy.” But he became our computer guy, our email guy, our art guy, our social media guy, etc. Why? Because he was totally cool when you came to him with the question, “Hey can you help me with this?” We could all use a bit more of this trait. This list is way too small…but it gives you an idea. Dustin has been a great teammate. We are sad to see him go. But we are excited to see what he does on his next adventure! Good luck brother! Make sure you never miss an update! We post new content each day. Sign up for our VIP newsletter here! We would love to have you! Oh…and if you just want to shop for some cool new swag, you can do that here.
