Before 5AM – Motivation for Success

What you’re really searching for is the perfect balance between high levels of performance and happiness in every area of your life. ~ That’s what everyone is searching for, on some level. Everyone wants to know what the secret is to being highly productive, effective and happy all at the same time. ~ Now, I’m the first one to say seeking Balance for the sake of having balance is a flawed concept. But I do believe all things must be in balance in the pursuit of your life purpose. All things in your life must compliment and be aligned with your vision. Without exception. ~ So having a balanced life, must never be the aim. The aim is to build a life that only entertains and includes the elements that enrich you and move you closer to being the person you need to be, to fulfil your life purpose. ~ The challenge most people face in life, is trying to decide how to balance all the different parts of their life and make it work for them. You’ll always have that problem if you aren’t certain about your vision and what you are committed to creating & becoming. ~ High levels of performance and happiness can only really be achieved once you have made a commitment to your vision. When you become one with your life purpose, you will understand that balance is a tool that allows you to perform. Not an ideology or concept that ensures you continue to live a compromised life. ~ Balance is the key to high levels of performance over a long period of time. There is no such thing as high levels performance without longevity. You can’t be at the top of your game if you’re not consistent and able to show up day in and day out for years and even decades. ~ So the secret to living a balanced life is in fact not to seek balance, but seek purpose. It is through your purpose that you find performance and the highest levels of performance demand great harmony, symphony and balance. ~ Balance is the delicate art of ensuring all parts of your life work as one to deliver you closer to the perfection of your self. The full realisation of your purpose and your potential. ~ Don’t seek a balanced life, seek a life of purpose & performance and you will find that balance naturally reveals itself. @before5am

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I will defy my circumstances, because my circumstances will no longer define me. • I will rise above my setbacks and my challenges. I will no longer live down to my fears and doubts, I will rise to my expectations and my destiny. • I accept my failures and my short comings. I do not blame anyone or anything else for my present situation or challenges. I accept responsibility for my actions and my choices. I forgive myself and heal myself from my past pains and wounds. • I will no longer accept my circumstances to be my ruler. I will no longer accept my version of events or my past beliefs and values. I will create a new story, I will embrace new beliefs and values that serve me and allow me to escape the prison I have created for myself. • I will face up to my reality, but I will no longer accept my circumstances as the be all and end all. You may define me by my situation or circumstances but I define myself by my dreams, my hopes, my gifts, my talents and my ability to create. • I will continue to fight. I will continue to sacrifice and do whatever I must do to fulfil my prophecy, to become all that I can be. Beyond the seen and beyond the comprehension of those who only see with their eyes. • My circumstances will no longer define me. I will define myself by becoming everything I can be and rising above my current situation and circumstances. • Get back up, face your fears and keep fighting, because your story isn’t over yet! @before5am

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I used to try to get everything done, be across everything and try to be all things to all people! • That was the fast track to being broke, unhappy and not really achieving anything significant. • So now days I live by a few simple rules that help me to be effective and allow me to perform at my highest level and most importantly allow me to stay exclusively focused on my life's work....my vision! • It's not always easy to remove everything out of your life that doesn't add value, that doesn't improve your skill set and make you wealthier and doesn't move you closer to your dreams....But it may very well be the best move you ever make. • Keep in mind a Strategy like this won't work for everyone, this is for those who want to make an impact, make a difference and couldn't imagine living a life without ever experiencing their dreams! • If you value comfort, security, a sense of community and your family is your main focus then you will find your values in conflict with this...and that's not a bad thing! • It works well for me because I'm a relatively young guy, no kids and my greatest priority in life is making an impact on the lives of millions of people through my work...I've dedicated my entire being and life to that one mission. • So it's important to do what will work for you! • However, we can all benefit from doing less and being more effective rather than trying to be more productive. • The best way to implement a strategy like this is to remove everything from your day to day schedule and then only put the tasks & actions that will make you better, wiser and wealthier back on your plate. • Once you've done all the BIG things you can then move your attention to the smaller more mundane tasks that take up your time but don't really move your life forward in any great way! @before5am

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Stop talking! - Stop telling your friends and family about your ideas, dreams and what you want to do! - No one cares! - Your friends and family have heard it all before and the reality is you've got to stop talking to people who don't care and don't get it and simply can't help you. - Stop wasting your energy and time asking for the opinion of people who simply aren't that interested! - The secret to starting is to shut your mouth and work! - If I told everyone about Before5am I wouldn't be here today sharing my work with people who care and people that share my passion and vision! - Today make a promise to yourself that you're not going to talk anymore and you're not going to try and seek the approval of others. - Make a promise to work hard, commit yourself to your goal and don't say a word until you've made significant progress and found like minded people to share your success with! - Let's go get it! Have a beautiful and successful week! @before5am

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Many of you have asked me how to actually wake up and start the day before 5am! ~ So I'll share a few ideas I have learnt to use over the years that might help you get out of bed and get moving when your alarm goes off. ~ The first thing you have to do is get to bed at a reasonable time which is anywhere between 9pm and 10:00pm and you do have to set your alarm for at the very latest 4:45am. ~ As soon as your alarm goes off these are the four things I do that help me to get out of bed ASAP! ~ 1. I put my headphone on and PUSH PLAY! I Have a pre-set play list of the 5 songs that motivate me or help me get into the zone, that I listen too as soon as the alarm goes off! Music is going to be the quickest way to snap your mind into a powerful state. ~ 2. I look at my life vision and goals that are next to my bed straight away and if that doesn't get you out of bed then it's time to get some goals that motivate you and inspire you! ~ 3. On your phone you can create an album of the things that you want to create, share or build. You might have a few images of people, environments or things that inspire you and make you feel alive. Get excited about what is possible for you and expose your mind to the things that elevate your belief system. That mixed with music will really spark the fire inside you to get moving and take action! ~ 4. There is plenty of great motivational material on YouTube so have a playlist of videos that motivate you as well. Sometimes watching a motivational video or listening to an audio book can get you into the right frame of mind to dominate the day! ~ The trick is to rotate these 4 methods daily and constantly update and change the videos and songs that you listen to or watch, so you don't get stale and stay pumped, excited and motivated to go chase your goals and dreams! ~ One more point I should share with you: Make sure you hydrate yourself well first thing in the morning and drink a bottle of water while you're running your @before5am routine and rituals! ~ Make every day a great day by starting the day on your own terms and doing something for yourself and your dreams before you do anything else! @before5am