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            <title><![CDATA[20 Growth Mindsets To Live A Better Life]]></title>
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            <category><![CDATA[growth]]></category>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[George Raveling]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2018 18:39:09 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2018-02-22T17:57:34.311Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/0*FSwXHHlbzy_miua0.jpeg" /></figure><p>One of the most powerful and profound lessons I have learned during my time at Nike is that “There is No Finish Line.”</p><p>Ever since this life-changing truth was introduced to me I have relentlessly focused on applying this lesson to every facet of my personal and professional life.</p><p>Mastery in any field does not transpire overnight. It is a transformative journey, not merely a destination.</p><p>Our holistic growth is always contingent on our willingness to be uncomfortable. In order to create meaningful growth, we must be committed to change and not fearful of discovering our most authentic and vulnerable self.</p><p>Learning about oneself and the world is a process. It has no beginning, middle or end. Learning is life itself.</p><p>May the following twenty growth mindsets on the art of living enable you to discovery the outer depths of who you while you create the life you envision filled with intent, meaning, and purpose.</p><p>1. The best years of your life are in front of you. Things have a way of working out for the best.</p><p>2. You are the architect and designer of your own life and career.</p><p>3. The truth will always set you free.</p><p>4. Believe in your heart for it offers hope. Believe in your mind for it offers direction. Believe in your soul for it offers strength. And believe in your yourself because you are and will always be enough.</p><p>5. It is never too late to become the person you have always dreamed of being. You are never too old to dream!</p><p>6. Say thank you to everyone and everything.</p><p>7. Some things in life are non-negotiable.</p><p>8. You don’t win all the time and you don’t lose all the time.</p><p>9. Let what you do be an expression of who you are. If it is to be, it is up to me!</p><p>10. Stop comparing yourself to others. Never ever forget that you are more than you see in the mirror. You are braver than you believe. Stronger than you seem. Smarter than you think.</p><p>11. Do not die with your dreams still inside you.</p><p>12. Falling down is a part of life, getting back up is living. Inside every difficulty, there is a hidden opportunity.</p><p>13. Spend less time with people who suck away your energy and more time with people who inspire you. Don’t walk away from negative people…run!</p><p>14. No matter how good something looks if it doesn’t feel right…walk away!</p><p>15. If you maintain a high standard of excellence with the little things, you never have to worry about the big things.</p><p>16. Strive to get 1% better each day. Never let a day go by in which you have not done one thing to become better today than you were yesterday.</p><p>17. Every day is a gift, an opportunity, an interview, a new story, a celebration, a blank canvas, an intellectual journey, a negotiation. Every day is simply Now.</p><p>18. When confronted with a challenge you have three choices: Give up, Give in or Give it all you have.</p><p>19. See what others do not see. Do what others will not do. Ask what others are afraid to ask. Give more than others are willing to give.</p><p>20. Never lose sight of the journey and the bridges built from the sacrifice that brought you across.</p><p><em>Originally published at </em><a href="http://coachgeorgeraveling.com/20-growth-mindsets-to-live-a-better-life/"><em>coachgeorgeraveling.com</em></a><em> on January 5, 2018.</em></p><h4>Sincerely hope you enjoyed reading, if you’re interested in more life lessons, coaching tips, or some great books to read please visit my website <a href="http://coachgeorgeraveling.com/">CoachGeorgeRaveling.com</a></h4><h4>Follow me on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/GeorgeRaveling">@GeorgeRaveling</a></h4><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=b88ee5cb2d30" width="1" height="1" alt=""><hr><p><a href="https://medium.com/coaching-for-success/20-growth-mindsets-to-live-a-better-life-b88ee5cb2d30">20 Growth Mindsets To Live A Better Life</a> was originally published in <a href="https://medium.com/coaching-for-success">Coaching For Success</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[31 Critical Questions Servant Leaders Ask]]></title>
            <link>https://medium.com/coaching-for-success/31-critical-questions-servant-leaders-ask-e72099a150ed?source=rss----b6bd46b38f1e---4</link>
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            <category><![CDATA[self-improvement]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[servant-leadership]]></category>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[George Raveling]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2018 18:03:33 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2018-02-22T18:03:25.483Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/800/0*HB99mGRulRdDKItf.png" /></figure><p>Leadership is an action, not a position. If we really want to be a positive difference maker, we have to consistently seek out opportunities to serve others. Servant leaders create a culture of excellence and provide value to as many people as they can. They strive to grow and inspire their team every day while making other’s feel appreciated and valued. At the end of the day, servant leaders make those who are following them feel proud of the work they are doing and the time they are investing.</p><p>A servant leader is presented each day with a unique platform to earn their team’s trust, empower hearts and minds, and vividly understand their expectations, hopes, and fears. One of the best ways to influence others is to create lines of open and transparent communication while truly listening to their needs.</p><p>Servant leaders understand life is not separated into winners and losers. It is separated into learners and non-learners. Servant leaders are life learners. They are “learn it all” individuals, not “know it all” people. Servant leaders allow their genuine curiosity to uncover new ways to creatively lead and focus on not being the smartest person in the room, but the best listener. Every question does not always have an answer. But servant leaders ask what others are afraid to ask in order to see what others do not see.</p><p>May the following thirty-one critical questions facilitate in you uncovering the outer depths of who you are as a leader and support the growth and discovery of those you courageously lead.</p><ol><li>What do you need?</li><li>How can I help?</li><li>What is next?</li><li>What do you think?</li><li>Why not?</li><li>What is most important?</li><li>What is it you do not understand?</li><li>How are you doing?</li><li>Did you learn anything new today?</li><li>May I offer an opinion?</li><li>Is there a better way?</li><li>How did you learn that?</li><li>Do you believe it is true?</li><li>Did we forget anything?</li><li>How would you answer that?</li><li>Where did you get this information?</li><li>What is the real problem?</li><li>How serious is this issue?</li><li>Who do we need to speak to?</li><li>Do I have your permission?</li><li>What are your recommendations?</li><li>How you considered the risk involved?</li><li>If you were me what would you do?</li><li>What would you do differently?</li><li>Did I answer your questions?</li><li>What is your biggest concern?</li><li>What did you learn from this experience?</li><li>Can you help me understand?</li><li>How can I do a better job?</li><li>What does success look like to you?</li><li>What is most important to you?</li></ol><p><em>Originally published at </em><a href="http://coachgeorgeraveling.com/31-critical-questions-servant-leaders-ask/"><em>coachgeorgeraveling.com</em></a><em> on January 26, 2018.</em></p><h4>Sincerely hope you enjoyed reading, if you’re interested in more life lessons, coaching tips, or some great books to read please visit my website <a href="http://coachgeorgeraveling.com/">CoachGeorgeRaveling.com</a></h4><h4>Follow me on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/GeorgeRaveling">@GeorgeRaveling</a></h4><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=e72099a150ed" width="1" height="1" alt=""><hr><p><a href="https://medium.com/coaching-for-success/31-critical-questions-servant-leaders-ask-e72099a150ed">31 Critical Questions Servant Leaders Ask</a> was originally published in <a href="https://medium.com/coaching-for-success">Coaching For Success</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[20 Growth Mindsets on Leaving a Legacy]]></title>
            <link>https://medium.com/coaching-for-success/20-growth-mindsets-on-leaving-a-legacy-5cbbb901a0f9?source=rss----b6bd46b38f1e---4</link>
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            <category><![CDATA[growth]]></category>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[George Raveling]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2018 18:01:46 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2018-02-22T18:00:56.436Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/800/0*t7Vza7CPRi7qbSMK.jpg" /></figure><p>How do we want to be remembered?</p><p>Every day presents a precious gift to discover our greatest potential while being a positive difference maker in the life of another person. Just envision a world where we all implemented the Golden Rule in our living of treating others the way we want to be treated. We do not need to create the next Apple, Nike, Twitter, Google, Tesla or Amazon to leave a meaningful legacy. It is about our daily living and how people feel after leaving our presence.</p><p>When we put our notions of fortune, fame, happiness, and success aside and get to the core of humanity, it all seems like this constant search and discovery to feel accepted, appreciated, valued and loved. Realize deeply the things you do for yourself are gone when you are gone. But the things you do for others remains your legacy.</p><p>May the following twenty growth mindsets on leaving a legacy enable you to navigate closer to unlocking and nurturing your purpose that stretches beyond yourself.</p><p>1. Always aspire to provide real value and to create work that matters.</p><p>2. Dare to be great. Dare to dream the impossible dream.</p><p>3. Every day execute on a task that brings you closer to your dream.</p><p>4. Challenge the status quo.</p><p>5. Look beyond what is, into what can be and further into what should be.</p><p>6. Hold yourself to only one standard: to be the very best version of yourself.</p><p>7. If you work towards being normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.</p><p>8. Design the life you wish to live. Life is always under construction.</p><p>9. Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones.</p><p>10. Make your life an awesome story of love, courage, and perseverance.</p><p>11. Every day attempt to do more of what really matters and less of what does not.</p><p>12. When you find something you would do for free, because you find it fulfilling, you have found your calling. Money never replaces purpose.</p><p>13. One of life’s biggest challenges is to differentiate between what the world expects of you, and what you expect of yourself.</p><p>14. Most roads that lead to success are toll roads. There is a price that one must pay to travel it.</p><p>15. Your growth depends on your willingness to be uncomfortable.</p><p>16. Your ability to grow starts with your willingness to change.</p><p>17. One of the most meaningful journeys is the transition from mediocrity to excellence.</p><p>18. Success does not have business hours, it only has production hours.</p><p>19. Surround yourself with as many extraordinary people as possible. Individuals who can help you tap into your own unique and unlimited potential for greatness.</p><p>20. Each of us would be better off if we mastered the ability to place ourselves in the shoes of others.</p><p><em>Originally published at </em><a href="http://coachgeorgeraveling.com/20-growth-mindsets-on-leaving-a-legacy/"><em>coachgeorgeraveling.com</em></a><em> on January 11, 2018.</em></p><h4>Sincerely hope you enjoyed reading, if you’re interested in more life lessons, coaching tips, or some great books to read please visit my website <a href="http://coachgeorgeraveling.com/">CoachGeorgeRaveling.com</a></h4><h4>Follow me on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/GeorgeRaveling">@GeorgeRaveling</a></h4><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=5cbbb901a0f9" width="1" height="1" alt=""><hr><p><a href="https://medium.com/coaching-for-success/20-growth-mindsets-on-leaving-a-legacy-5cbbb901a0f9">20 Growth Mindsets on Leaving a Legacy</a> was originally published in <a href="https://medium.com/coaching-for-success">Coaching For Success</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[2 “I Am” Ego Statements That Keep Us From Truly Living]]></title>
            <link>https://medium.com/coaching-for-success/2-i-am-ego-statements-that-keep-us-from-truly-living-6734478f3c14?source=rss----b6bd46b38f1e---4</link>
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            <category><![CDATA[life]]></category>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[George Raveling]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2018 17:59:51 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2018-02-22T17:59:03.708Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/0*_sRp532ZkTZR3YHr.jpg" /></figure><p>Each day our lives present us with 86,400 seconds of unique opportunity to reflect, learn, grow, prosper and to be of service to humanity. However, during this 24 hour period, we are constantly inundated and even slightly or heavily influenced by “toxic” external signals and messages. Strategically packaged and distributed, these signals can create fear within and distract us from living our most authentic lives in this moment.</p><p>One of the enemies that challenge us on our journey is the ego. If we do not consistently confront the award-winning “self-doubt” narratives and misconceptions our ego creates with a conscious awareness and openness — it can deter us from creating a life we envision filled with intent, meaning, and purpose.</p><p>Today, I share with you two “I Am” statements that our ego feeds our minds that can halt us from being of service to others, uncovering our innate purpose and exhausting every finite niche of our potential.</p><p><strong>“I Am” What I Do</strong></p><p>In a society that glorifies labels and titles, it is easy to become immune to that mindset coinciding our worth to the positions we hold and to the obstacles and achievements we have experienced. When we put ourselves in categories and mental prisons, it dishonors our epic wisdom, amazing grace, radiant soul and beautiful authentic uniqueness. As we navigate through our journey, begin the process of overcoming that fear of just being simply you. Surrender to that process and step wholeheartedly into accepting all of who you are. You are more than your title. You are more than the labels that yourself and society put on your existence. There will always just be one unique emanation of you. Let’s halt the rehearsing in our lives of trying to fit in to make other people feel comfortable. Celebrate and embrace all of who you are and meant to be, realizing that your true essence can never be compressed to words on a résumé, a business card or a personified lifestyle on social media.</p><p><strong>“I Am” Separate From Everybody Else</strong></p><p>In “get mine” and “self-centered” environments our ego can construct an invisible barrier in our minds and souls of separateness. These thoughts can lead to actions that prevent us from genuinely getting to know another person who might look or think differently. Reflect on how you navigate your day to day encounters…</p><p><em>Do you greet strangers in passing with a simple hello and smile or do you turn your attention away at that same moment in order to disconnect and break the vibrational energy of that human exchange?</em></p><p><em>Who are the top five people you surround and communicate with? Are their appearances, thoughts, and actions similar to yours?</em></p><p>We are all fighting some battle that another person knows absolutely nothing about while carrying with us our dreams, aspirations, and hopes as well as our fears, insecurities, and uncertainties. When we begin to view life through that lens and realize we are all already divine masterpieces who are works in constant progress then just maybe we will allow the ever necessary and meaningful dialogue and action of healing to begin. When we liberate ourselves from our ego we can begin to see and value another person — not for what they can do for us but for their beautiful expression of life and infinite possibilities.</p><p>Change first begins with our thoughtful positive intent and powerfully transcends into our actions and daily habits. By just remaining aware and open to these ego-based “I Am” statements we can begin to alter our lenses on how we view and treat ourselves and the outside world. For growth and newness to occur in our living, we must surrender to the journey, not trying to control anything or anyone but to simply allow yourself and others to be all of who they are destined to become!</p><p><em>Originally published at </em><a href="http://coachgeorgeraveling.com/2-i-am-ego-statements-that-keep-us-from-truly-living/"><em>coachgeorgeraveling.com</em></a><em> on January 10, 2018.</em></p><h4>Sincerely hope you enjoyed reading, if you’re interested in more life lessons, coaching tips, or some great books to read please visit my website <a href="http://coachgeorgeraveling.com/">CoachGeorgeRaveling.com</a></h4><h4>Follow me on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/GeorgeRaveling">@GeorgeRaveling</a></h4><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=6734478f3c14" width="1" height="1" alt=""><hr><p><a href="https://medium.com/coaching-for-success/2-i-am-ego-statements-that-keep-us-from-truly-living-6734478f3c14">2 “I Am” Ego Statements That Keep Us From Truly Living</a> was originally published in <a href="https://medium.com/coaching-for-success">Coaching For Success</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How To Get The Most Out of Your Next Meeting]]></title>
            <link>https://medium.com/coaching-for-success/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-next-meeting-d442c68186b2?source=rss----b6bd46b38f1e---4</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[George Raveling]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2018 17:55:51 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2018-02-22T17:55:40.450Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/0*0xfHFK9DD3v3O4CU.jpg" /></figure><p>Time is our most sacred commodity. Every day we are blessed with 24 hours, 1,440 minutes and 86,400 seconds of unique opportunity to move forward, stay stagnated or descend backward in our life journeys.</p><p>With this reality of how precious time is, it always amazes me when I attend a 1 on 1 or group meeting, and there is a lack of preparation as well as no strategic structure of what wants to be accomplished during the allocated time.</p><p>Each time we go into a meeting our mission should be focused on being the most prepared and informed attendee. We should strive to bring meaningful value and insights to the discussion so the meeting is worth the time spent for all.</p><p>One of the main goals of meetings is to closely illuminate and examine the challenges, opportunities, concerns, recommendations, future actions, successes, and failures that impact our ability to secure dominant strategic positioning.</p><p>It is always concerning when a meeting does not have a written agenda or talking points. Over the years I have found those gatherings to lack clarity and be disjointed in nature.</p><p>I have implemented the following six meeting strategies over the course of my career. These lessons have enabled me to see what others do not see. Do what others will not do. Ask what others are afraid to ask. And give more than others are willing to give.</p><ol><li><strong>There is no substitute for preparation. </strong>Legendary UCLA basketball coach and servant leader John Wooden was a firm believer that “failing to prepare is preparing to fail.” Enter your next meeting with a list of talking points that prepares you and appeals to the people in attendance. You should always strive to be the most prepared person in the room.</li><li><strong>Bring solutions!</strong> Never enter a meeting with a complaint for which you do not have at least one solution.</li><li>If accessible develop a <strong>“person positioning map”</strong> which will identify key people, their seating position, names, who they represent and their political position (for/against).</li><li><strong>Exercise the ability to be a keen listener.</strong> The best listeners acquire the best information. Conducting a “mental feedback” conversation with yourself of what you are hearing during the meeting and your precise understanding will enable you the ability to formulate “smart questions.”</li><li><strong>Ask clarification questions.</strong> Never say you understand something if you really do not. Make sure you have clarity of topics discussed and next action steps before leaving the meeting.</li><li><strong>Don’t just show up.</strong> Learn or teach something new while ensuring everyone leaves with a clear resolution about what the next steps are.</li></ol><p>Throwing money at the problem is never an effective and sustainable strategy. Developing a culture of detailed and strategic meetings that focus on quality instead of quantity will always be a pivotal force in moving the conversation and initiatives forward.</p><p><em>Originally published at </em><a href="http://coachgeorgeraveling.com/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-next-meeting/"><em>coachgeorgeraveling.com</em></a><em> on January 4, 2018.</em></p><h4>Sincerely hope you enjoyed reading, if you’re interested in more life lessons, coaching tips, or some great books to read please visit my website <a href="http://coachgeorgeraveling.com/">CoachGeorgeRaveling.com</a></h4><h4>Follow me on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/GeorgeRaveling">@GeorgeRaveling</a></h4><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=d442c68186b2" width="1" height="1" alt=""><hr><p><a href="https://medium.com/coaching-for-success/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-next-meeting-d442c68186b2">How To Get The Most Out of Your Next Meeting</a> was originally published in <a href="https://medium.com/coaching-for-success">Coaching For Success</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[10 Habits To Practice Daily]]></title>
            <link>https://medium.com/coaching-for-success/10-habits-to-practice-daily-797d31638033?source=rss----b6bd46b38f1e---4</link>
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            <category><![CDATA[motivation]]></category>
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            <category><![CDATA[self-awareness]]></category>
            <dc:creator><![CDATA[George Raveling]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2018 17:53:56 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2018-02-22T17:48:38.469Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/800/0*_1B9VUCssixQlOJQ.jpg" /></figure><p>Every day we have a choice on how to utilize our 24 hours, 1,440 minutes and 86,400 seconds. Our habits dominate the essence of who we are and greatly impact the trajectory of our lives. If we do not hold ourselves accountable, creating a mindful consciousness around the preciousness of time and our habits we can begin to equate busyness with productivity.</p><p>As Aristotle asserted, “we are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit.”</p><p>The following ten daily habits will require initiation, vulnerability, courage, grace, discipline, and perseverance from you. Yet if implemented with consistent action can liberate you to dismantle routines in your living that are no longer bringing meaningful value for growth.</p><p><strong>1. Get 1% Better Every Day.</strong></p><p>Commit to getting 1% better physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually every day. Each of us is the architect and designer of our own life and career. Never let a day go by in which you have not done one thing to become better today than you were yesterday.</p><p><strong>2. Make Everyone You Encounter Feel Important.</strong></p><p>Talk to strangers. The deepest knowledge is the realization that you don’t know what good will come of it. Avoid treating people like they are menu options or products in a catalog. We all wear an invisible mask that says: Make Me Feel Important.</p><p><strong>3. Surround Yourself With Wisdom.</strong></p><p>Learning gives you new dots…wisdom connects them. Don’t just feed your body, feed your mind. Spend much of your life striving to gather wisdom from the minds, words, innovations, and lives of others. A person who does not read is no better off than a person who cannot read.</p><p><strong>4. Stop Comparing Yourself To Others.</strong></p><p>Comparing yourself to others is the thief of your joy. You are enough. You always have been. At times we can lose sight of who you are because the external world relentlessly attempts each day we are alive to sell and tell us what we should or should not be.</p><p><strong>5. Don’t Feed Negative Thoughts.</strong></p><p>The mind is everything. What you think, you become. When it comes to fostering relationships, spend less time with people who deplete your energy and more time with people who inspire you. Don’t walk away from negative people…Run!</p><p><strong>6. Give Yourself Permission To Be Wrong.</strong></p><p>Falling down is part of life, getting back up is living. Inside every difficulty, there is a hidden opportunity. When confronted with a challenge you have three choices: Give up, Give in or Give it all you have.</p><p><strong>7. Be Comfortable With Criticism.</strong></p><p>It is a wise person who views criticism as a gift. Your growth depends on your willingness to be uncomfortable. Learning is a process that has no beginning, middle or conclusion. It is life itself. Unlearn to Learn. Undo to Do.</p><p><strong>8. Exceed Expectations.</strong></p><p>See what others do not see. Do what others will not do. Ask what others are afraid to ask. Give more than others are willing to give. If you work towards being normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.</p><p><strong>9. Spend Time Operating Outside Your Comfort Zone.</strong></p><p>Everyone has a comfort zone. Not much learning takes place there. Take risk regularly to push yourself away from your own comfort zone. Never let the fear of failure keep you from starting. The longer you wait to do something, the less chance you will do it.</p><p><strong>10. Give The World Your Best.</strong></p><p>The better you know yourself, the better capable you are of enhancing your life. Investing in your self-development is the best investment you will ever make. Create space in your day to allow insights and inspiration to enter your consciousness. The best never stop learning and getting better.</p><p>To live is to be slowly born. Life is a journey not merely a destination. Each day we must relentlessly focus to do more of what really matters and less of what does not. It is never too late to design the life we wish to live. But we must wholeheartedly take that first step towards that change!</p><p><em>Originally published at </em><a href="http://coachgeorgeraveling.com/10-habits-to-practice-daily/"><em>coachgeorgeraveling.com</em></a><em> on December 20, 2017.</em></p><h4>Sincerely hope you enjoyed reading, if you’re interested in more life lessons, coaching tips, or some great books to read please visit my website <a href="http://coachgeorgeraveling.com/">CoachGeorgeRaveling.com</a></h4><h4>Follow me on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/GeorgeRaveling">@GeorgeRaveling</a></h4><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=797d31638033" width="1" height="1" alt=""><hr><p><a href="https://medium.com/coaching-for-success/10-habits-to-practice-daily-797d31638033">10 Habits To Practice Daily</a> was originally published in <a href="https://medium.com/coaching-for-success">Coaching For Success</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[20 Growth Mindsets To Become A Better Leader Today]]></title>
            <link>https://medium.com/coaching-for-success/20-growth-mindsets-to-become-a-better-leader-today-fa3956011756?source=rss----b6bd46b38f1e---4</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[George Raveling]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2018 17:53:32 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2018-02-22T17:51:33.188Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/800/0*TriM3AXB-tIjvhFA.png" /></figure><p>True wisdom is knowing what you do not know, but need to know. Humanity is at a very interesting crossroads that merits a greater level of awareness, discussion, listening, empathy, and strategic action. Our society as a whole is lacking courageous leadership. Too much of the conversation and strategy from leaders today is focused on “ME” and not “WE.”</p><p>Courageous leaders are those men and women who put their own agenda aside in order to be a positive difference maker in as many lives as possible. These individuals understand and value that there are very few things in life that are more rewarding than being instrumental in helping others reach their potential and greatest aspirations.</p><p>I believe each and every one of us can be a leader no matter what position or title we hold. Leadership is a noun. Leading is a verb. We do not have to wait for additional credentials or a future date to begin leading. It is an action that can be lived today.</p><p>May the following twenty growth mindsets enable you to discovery the outer depths of who you are in order to lead more courageously and make a positive difference in the life of another person.</p><ol><li>Do not brag about yourself. Brag about others.</li><li>Never underestimate the power of a kind word, touch or smile. People will never forget how you made them feel.</li><li>People are in constant evolution. The person you meet today will be different tomorrow.</li><li>Saying no is a leadership skill.</li><li>If you want to travel fast, travel alone. If you want to travel far travel together.</li><li>Talent opens doors, but the strength of character keeps those doors open.</li><li>Whatever you do…do not praise mediocrity.</li><li>You don’t need a title to be a leader.</li><li>If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more…You are a Leader!</li><li>Most people are good at evaluating the obvious. The exceptional leaders will look beneath the surface and see what others don’t see. Possess the wisdom and courage to see beyond the obvious.</li><li>To be a true teacher, you must be a learner first.</li><li>Your task as a leader is to help people replace their negative mindset with a positive mindset.</li><li>Small minds cannot understand big dreams.</li><li>Change requires new ways of thinking, doing and learning.</li><li>Problem Solving is the essence of what leaders exist to do.</li><li>Throwing money at the problem is not a strategy.</li><li>Develop a strategic detailed plan to move from where you are now, to where you want to be in the future.</li><li>Impact the competitive landscape with disruptive innovation and creativity.</li><li>Leverage technology to improve the quality of your instruction and relationships.</li><li>Lead with enthusiasm and gratitude.</li></ol><p><em>Originally published at </em><a href="http://coachgeorgeraveling.com/20-growth-mindsets-to-become-a-better-leader-today/"><em>coachgeorgeraveling.com</em></a><em> on December 21, 2017.</em></p><h4>Sincerely hope you enjoyed reading, if you’re interested in more life lessons, coaching tips, or some great books to read please visit my website <a href="http://coachgeorgeraveling.com/">CoachGeorgeRaveling.com</a></h4><h4>Follow me on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/GeorgeRaveling">@GeorgeRaveling</a></h4><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=fa3956011756" width="1" height="1" alt=""><hr><p><a href="https://medium.com/coaching-for-success/20-growth-mindsets-to-become-a-better-leader-today-fa3956011756">20 Growth Mindsets To Become A Better Leader Today</a> was originally published in <a href="https://medium.com/coaching-for-success">Coaching For Success</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[3 Life Lessons Learned in 2017]]></title>
            <link>https://medium.com/coaching-for-success/3-life-lessons-learned-in-2017-6134f29b8d74?source=rss----b6bd46b38f1e---4</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[George Raveling]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Sun, 31 Dec 2017 11:07:34 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2017-12-31T11:04:55.381Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/0*EBVL_ZhHcJsA5Dd3.jpg" /></figure><p>We have experienced an array of events and emotions this year. With setbacks and comebacks, we share in this moment the miracle of life. Through all the societal chaos, violence, uneasiness, fear, anxiety, and uncertainty that looms, there is still a preciousness and beauty on this journey called life that presents us with infinite possibilities to serve others and the ability to create the life we envision filled with intent, meaning, and purpose.</p><p>Each year can present us with many invaluable learning and growth experiences. While not always pleasant and comfortable in the moment, they are necessary in order for us to progress forward and uncover the outer depths of who we are.</p><p>The following three life lessons have had a profound impact on my holistic growth and development in 2017.</p><h3><strong>Simplify Life</strong></h3><p>In order to change behavior, we have to change the way we view and react to events in our lives. 2017 taught me the transformative power of simplicity. I have been able to effectively manage my 86,400 seconds each day to declutter and cleanse my mental and physical spaces in order to allow more insights of inspiration and possibility to flow into my life.</p><h3><strong>Focus On What’s In Control</strong></h3><p>Every year will present its fair share of adversity and experiences outside of our control. But we have much more control over our lives and destiny then we think. I have spent 2017 seeking to grow my collective consciousness to become more strategic in managing my time, energy, environment and most sacred space: my mind. I have chosen to overcome my setbacks by choosing to control my attitude, effort, behavior, and reactions to life’s obstacles.</p><h3><strong>Examine Life On a Daily, Weekly, Monthly and Yearly Basis</strong></h3><p>With the constant grind of responsibilities in our lives, it is second nature to equate busyness with productivity. 2017 taught me if I do not consciously think of new creative ways to experience life, it is easy to become fixated on “busy work” routines and journey on autopilot. This shift has enabled me to enjoy and appreciate the infinite beauty and new opportunities that permeates my living each day.</p><p>The time for urgency has never been more paramount. As 2018 approaches we must refocus and revitalize our mind, body, and spirit. We must manage our energy, time and environment wisely and earnestly. The time is now, at this moment to do better and to be better. Realize deeply success does not have business hours, it only has production hours. Let what you do be an expression of who you are in 2018!</p><p><em>Originally published at </em><a href="http://coachgeorgeraveling.com/3-life-lessons-learned-in-2017/"><em>coachgeorgeraveling.com</em></a><em> on December 31, 2017.</em></p><h4>Sincerely hope you enjoyed reading, if you’re interested in more life lessons, coaching tips, or some great books to read please visit my website <a href="http://coachgeorgeraveling.com/">CoachGeorgeRaveling.com</a></h4><h4>Follow me on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/GeorgeRaveling">@GeorgeRaveling</a></h4><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=6134f29b8d74" width="1" height="1" alt=""><hr><p><a href="https://medium.com/coaching-for-success/3-life-lessons-learned-in-2017-6134f29b8d74">3 Life Lessons Learned in 2017</a> was originally published in <a href="https://medium.com/coaching-for-success">Coaching For Success</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[20 Ways to Upgrade Your Life in 2018]]></title>
            <link>https://medium.com/coaching-for-success/20-ways-to-upgrade-your-life-in-2018-1ed6770bde58?source=rss----b6bd46b38f1e---4</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[George Raveling]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Sun, 31 Dec 2017 11:07:15 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2017-12-31T11:07:06.792Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*HSj8y_Q_7Xt7Dr1SnsqOkg.jpeg" /></figure><p>Every day is a gift, an opportunity, an interview, a new story, a celebration, a blank canvas, an intellectual journey, a negotiation. Every day is truly a New Year, providing each of us with the unique opportunity to grow, learn and prosper forward in serving others and creating the life we envision.</p><p>Small minds can never understand big dreams and resolutions. Change requires new ways of thinking, doing and learning. Change does not just happen overnight, but can and will happen with consistent action, strategic execution, perseverance and the relentless intention to alleviate external distractions and internal self-doubt. When we prioritize our aspirations, focusing on our craft, we enable our physical, emotional, mental and spiritual growth to be activated to new levels of excellence.</p><p>May the following twenty growth mindsets on enhancing your life this New Year enable you to face every precious moment in 2018 to maximize your full potential while being a positive difference maker in the life of another person.</p><ol><li>Organize your life around love.</li><li>Be gentle and forgiving of yourself and others.</li><li>Enjoy every moment. Every step of your journey.</li><li>Clear your mind of limits.</li><li>Pursue something you never considered before.</li><li>Develop an attitude of sharing.</li><li>Make learning something new every day a priority in your life.</li><li>View everyone you encounter as a potential ally.</li><li>Tame all annoying and negative voices in your head.</li><li>Seek more of what is lacking in your life.</li><li>Should you wish to create a uniqueness about yourself. Become a “thought leader.”</li><li>Do not allow anyone to trample on your dreams.</li><li>Remove much of the chaos and disorder that defines your life.</li><li>Search for opportunities to be a source of inspiration to others.</li><li>Put distances between you and your critics.</li><li>Practice teaching yourself self-reliance, compassion, and forgiveness.</li><li>Make your life an open door that never closes to possibilities.</li><li>Never allow others to immobilize you with their thoughts and actions.</li><li>Give whatever you have that will be a benefit to others.</li><li>Begin your day be selecting someone special that you wish to do something, anything to bring a smile to their face. Then do it!</li></ol><p><em>Originally published at </em><a href="http://coachgeorgeraveling.com/20-ways-to-upgrade-your-life-in-2018/"><em>coachgeorgeraveling.com</em></a><em> on December 27, 2017.</em></p><h4>Sincerely hope you enjoyed reading, if you’re interested in more life lessons, coaching tips, or some great books to read please visit my website <a href="http://coachgeorgeraveling.com/">CoachGeorgeRaveling.com</a></h4><h4>Follow me on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/GeorgeRaveling">@GeorgeRaveling</a></h4><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=1ed6770bde58" width="1" height="1" alt=""><hr><p><a href="https://medium.com/coaching-for-success/20-ways-to-upgrade-your-life-in-2018-1ed6770bde58">20 Ways to Upgrade Your Life in 2018</a> was originally published in <a href="https://medium.com/coaching-for-success">Coaching For Success</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[You Don’t Need A Title To Make A Difference]]></title>
            <link>https://medium.com/coaching-for-success/you-dont-need-a-title-to-make-a-difference-b26718f9a83b?source=rss----b6bd46b38f1e---4</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[George Raveling]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2017 16:43:34 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2017-12-18T16:43:28.559Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/800/0*5gqIoJdduHzrpjgB.jpg" /></figure><p>Every day when I step out of bed I present myself with two unique opportunities and decisions to make.<strong> I can be “Happy” or I can be “Very Happy.”</strong></p><p>Based on which feeling I select I will allow that attitude to guide me throughout the day with a positive growth mindset. No matter what life throws at me during the day I relentlessly focus on allowing that optimistic attitude to prevail.</p><p>Where ever you are in this world, we each share a common bond with one another. That bond is leadership and the ability to be a positive difference maker in the life of another person.</p><p>It is my considered belief that the world, our communities, institutions, and corporations are in need of more sterling, creative, courageous and servant leadership.</p><p>These are challenging and difficult times confronting our humanity. But amid such darkness and uncertainty, we as leaders must be that beacon of hope and belief producing strength, solutions, and strategic answers. Let each of us recognize and enthusiastically embrace our leadership responsibilities, realizing deeply that we do not need a title to be a leader. If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader!</p><p>We must never lose sight of the fact that at the core of leadership is self-leadership. Sometimes in life, the most important person we will ever get to lead is ourselves. All great leadership finds its origin in self-leadership. The reality is this if you cannot lead yourself how in the world can you expect to be an effective and transformative leader of others?</p><blockquote>Mahatma Gandhi once said, <strong>“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”</strong></blockquote><p>Thus to truly lead and make a positive difference in our communities, institutions, and organizations we must always begin with ourselves. Every single day we are presented with 86,400 seconds of unique opportunity to lead ourselves and others…but to lead we must.</p><p>When it comes to leadership there is no finish line. Leadership is not merely a destination but a powerful journey of change, growth, and discovery. It is our tasks to emotionally connect, inspire, educate, nurture and transform those we lead. Each of us is in the business of giving those we lead the opportunity to grow, to dream, to prosper, and to be more than they ever believed they could be.</p><p>The really effective and influential leaders consistently strive for a full day of excellent and sustainable achievement.</p><p>They focus on three areas of concerns…</p><ol><li><strong>The value they create.</strong></li><li><strong>The ideas they generate.</strong></li><li><strong>The problems they solve.</strong></li></ol><p><em>Originally published at </em><a href="http://coachgeorgeraveling.com/you-dont-need-a-title-to-make-a-difference/"><em>coachgeorgeraveling.com</em></a><em> on December 11, 2017.</em></p><h4>Sincerely hope you enjoyed reading, if you’re interested in more life lessons, coaching tips, or some great books to read please visit my website <a href="http://coachgeorgeraveling.com/">CoachGeorgeRaveling.com</a></h4><h4>Follow me on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/GeorgeRaveling">@GeorgeRaveling</a></h4><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=b26718f9a83b" width="1" height="1" alt=""><hr><p><a href="https://medium.com/coaching-for-success/you-dont-need-a-title-to-make-a-difference-b26718f9a83b">You Don’t Need A Title To Make A Difference</a> was originally published in <a href="https://medium.com/coaching-for-success">Coaching For Success</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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