Your Misogi
And so, closes the first week of the year. One quick blink and we are off to the races into the depths of 2024.
As some of you know I have a few short months before we return to the mortgage sector. Unfortunately, there are a couple of people that are fearful of that date and are doing things to spread darkness and fear to prevent it. So, when I came across these words this week “Fear does not prevent failure it prevents success”, they struck a chord with me. All the fear in the world and actions in fear will not create or prevent failure but it will prevent success. Fear is a consuming energy and focusing on fear has a way of holding us back from our best self. It robs us of victories, experiences, love, and success.
The Japanese have an old new years’ tradition called a Misogi. They leverage fear and focus on its positive values to bring greatness. The root of Misogi is a personal quest to push yourself out of your comfort zone, overcome fear, and clear your mind and soul for the year ahead. The modern-day version of the Misogi challenge is to pick a personal challenge for the year. Choosing one thing that will mark your year and define it. It can be a physical challenge, an experience or a monumental change in your business life. Whatever it is make it big, make it scary and make it matter.
Every year has a rhythm or a theme. Choose yours don’t let it choose you. What one big thing can you conquer this year that will grow you, define you, and stick with you forever?
Notes that Resonated
If it matters to you, make time for it
“Busyness is bullshit” - Arnold Schwarzenegger
“A man without priorities is like a ship without a rudder” - Thomas Carlyle
Chose faith over fear
That which we give energy to we empower
God is faithful even when we are not
Fear does not prevent failure it prevents success
What could you do different to help your team become wildly efficient?
Your inputs define your outputs- Alex Lieberman
Don’t measure the difficulties by your own strength
Things to read
Be Useful- 7 tools for life by Arnold Schwarzenegger
Easy to read motivational book that is written and narrated by Arnold. He tells you a some of his story and gives insight to his mindset and recipe for creating a great life. “See it, believe it, achieve it.” - Arnold
Podcasts to listen to:
Elevating your circle
Annual exercise for elevating you circle of influence
Videos to watch:
2024 Planning Ideas and tips
1 year defining thing
6 mini adventures
1 winning habit a quarter
Top Quotes:
“I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.” - Dr. Stephen R. Covey
If you’re paying attention the whole world is a classroom - Jeff Bezos
Time is undefeated -Jesse Itzler
Food & Drink:
15 min meals