Ready when You Are

I got the test results back today. Now I am really going to change something in my life.

Do you know anyone that has said that? Perhaps it was you.

Stephen Covey's book 7 Habit of Highly Successful People talks about this in habit number one. I will be proactive. I am responsible. If it is to be it is up to me. This habit is not an easy one but it must be pretty important if it is number one.

So... what do test results and the word proactive have to do with this? Everything Mr. or Ms. Reader.

This is how the late Mr. Covey explained habit number one: take initiative in life by realizing that your decisions are the primary determining factor for effectiveness in your life. Take responsibility for your choices and the consequences will follow.

On a daily basis I get the privilege to ask people how their life is going. I ask them a question like this: "If you could change something in your life David; what would you change? And why"

I get answers like; 'I want to have better finances,' 'I want more time,' 'I want to have better health,' 'I want to have better relationships.' So many people want their life to change. But do they? Really?

I can have someone tell me they want better finances but they are absolutely set against tracking their expenses. Tracking expenses is pretty important to creating financial discipline.

I can give someone a book on parenting or an audio on having a better marriage too.

This is the truth. Knowledge without action equals frustration.

I can lead people to the right information but if someone is still 'comfortable' enough in their life they will not change anything.

So... whether you are the person that got the test results already or you need to change something do it today. Do not wait.

You don't have a million years; and if you have kids they need your example that mom and dad can change afterall. Yes. You can change!

Whenever someone is ready to change; they will. But I refuse to convince people. I lead them to the right information and the right people with the right results in the LIFE business and changes do start happening.

I want to thank you for reading. If you found value in this article send it to a friend and share your thoughts below.

God bless,
Nicholas Nighbor

Your Best!!

In the last few days I have been reminded of a video that can't seem to escape my mind.

The video below is one of the best examples of someone digging deep inside and giving everything they have.

When is the last time you gave your best?

I am privileged to be working with Steve Morgan who encourages, inspires and believes in people every day.
He is a servant leader and a great example to follow.

So... the question stands. When is the last time you gave your best?

If you can't remember, start today!!

Managed Frustration

A blood curdling scream came from the bedroom. Sounded like my seven year old.

What happened? Did someones hair get pulled? Did a ceramic Christmas tree just put a dent in one of my kids foreheads? That actually happened once. Did one of them just break their arm?

No. 

My youngest daughter was putting away the Lego's and she decided to dismantle what my oldest daughter just put together. 

Life and death? No. To a seven year old? Yes.

It was interesting what happened next; I just got a message that a meeting had been cancelled that I was really looking forward to. 

I told my daughter, "You really need to work on your adversity quotient(AQ). She said, huh?"

This was a perfect time to talk about the adversity quotient to my daughter. 

I was once taught that success is managed frustration. We all have things happen to us; what's important is how we react. 

Adversity Quotient is something I have learned about from Orrin Woodward in his book Resolved: 13 Resolutions for LIFE. Mr. Woodward goes into great detail on how and why some people are successful and some that can't push through.

His explanation is a lot more detailed and very well researched. I could never do it justice; after all he is the best selling author. 

There are three areas that he digs into: Intelligence Quotient, Emotional Quotient and Will Quotient. If you haven't read this book pick it up as soon as you can. It is a phenomenal book with time-tested principles discussed in great detail that includes specific people that have had success in several areas. 

As it is explained in the book, AQ is the ability to persevere in tough times, handle pressure and stress and continue to move forward despite the odds. The example I am using with my daughter may seem elementary but it is a perfect example of how she can choose to react to a situation she is not happy about. 

Because my oldest daughter is only seven I could only go into so much detail about how to react and respond to life. Once I explained it to her I had her explain it into her own words back to me. 

In my own life I can say my adversity quotient is tested daily in work, life, family and especially spending time with the in-laws. Just kidding! 

Those that can make it through and choose how to react properly will make it further than the person that just gives up. 

The adversity quotient is just a small tidbit of information I have learned from the LIFE business. 

The purpose of the LIFE business is to provide world class information to help people in all areas of their life. I have learned a great deal of information from the LIFE business and I am proud to follow leaders like Chris Brady, Bill Lewis and Steve Morgan. 

Thanks for reading and feel free to leave your comments below.

God bless!

Nicholas Nighbor