What I've been thinking lately is no matter what information you discover and deem as true over the long term you should be able to see the desired results in your own life. If something you believe as true is not delivering it's promised results over the course of time this may be an indication that it's not as true as you once thought. Think a partner (Judging actions not words), business idea, investments, information, etc. 

Be careful. If we take action on info/ideas that aren't true we can waste our time, spin our wheels. Whatever framework you believe that orients your life at the present moment reflect and make sure it's actually close to true and truly delivering the results you desire.

If not... course correct... ASAP

Reduces stress: Engaging in physical activity has been shown to reduce stress and lower the production of stress hormones such as cortisol. Fitness boxing is an intense and vigorous form of exercise that can provide a powerful outlet for stress and tension.

Improves mood: Exercise has been linked to an increase in the production of endorphins, which are chemicals in the brain that can help improve mood and reduce feelings of anxiety. 

Increases self-confidence: As you become more physically fit and confident in your boxing skills, you may also notice an increase in self-confidence and self-esteem, which can help reduce anxiety. 

Provides a sense of accomplishment: Setting and achieving goals in fitness boxing can provide a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction, which can boost self-esteem and reduce anxiety.

Increases social connections: Participating in a fitness boxing class or joining a boxing gym can provide an opportunity to meet new people and form social connections, which can be an important factor in reducing anxiety. 

Offers a sense of control: The structured and controlled environment of a fitness boxing class can provide a sense of control and predictability, which can be helpful for those with anxiety. 

Enhances relaxation: The physical and mental demands of fitness boxing can help to engage and distract the mind, leading to a state of relaxation and reduced anxiety. 

Boosts energy levels: Regular exercise has been shown to increase energy levels and improve sleep, both of which can help reduce anxiety. 

Increases focus and concentration: The intense concentration required for fitness boxing can help to improve focus and concentration, which can be helpful for those with anxiety. 

Improves overall physical and mental health: Engaging in regular physical activity has been linked to numerous physical and mental health benefits, including reduced anxiety. Fitness boxing can be a fun and effective way to improve overall health and well-being.

1) Set aside time each day to practice self-care, such as exercising, meditating, or engaging in a hobby you enjoy. 

2) Identify your strengths and focus on building on them. 

3) Take on challenges and tasks that push you out of your comfort zone. 

4) Surround yourself with positive, supportive people.

5) Practice positive self-talk and challenge negative thoughts.

6) Dress in a way that makes you feel good about yourself. 

7) Take care of your physical health by eating well and getting enough sleep. 

8) Keep a journal to track your progress and reflect on your thoughts and feelings. 

9) Set goals for yourself and work towards achieving them. 

10) Be assertive and communicate your needs and boundaries clearly. 

11) Be proactive and take initiative in your personal and professional life. 

12) Celebrate your successes, no matter how small.

13) Take time to relax and unwind. 

14) Practice mindfulness and focus on the present moment. 

15) Take responsibility for your own happiness and well-being. 

16) Be kind to yourself and others. 

17) Seek out new experiences and try new things. 

18) Stand up straight and maintain good posture. 

19) Speak up for yourself and don't be afraid to voice your opinions. 

20) Learn from your failures and don't let them hold you back. 

21) Seek out support and guidance from others, if needed. 

22) Don't compare yourself to others. 

23) Believe in yourself and your abilities.

24) Learn from others who are confident and successful.

25) Learn from your mistakes and use them as opportunities for growth.

2) Practice mindfulness: Mindfulness is the act of paying attention to the present moment without judgment. This can help to reduce stress and anxiety, and improve your overall well-being. Try to incorporate mindfulness into your daily routine by focusing on your breathing, paying attention to your senses, or simply being present in the moment.

3) Exercise regularly: Regular exercise has been shown to have numerous benefits for both physical and mental health. It can help to reduce stress, improve mood, and increase feelings of happiness. Try to incorporate at least 30 minutes of physical activity into your daily routine, whether it’s a brisk walk, a yoga class, or a game of basketball with friends. 

4) Spend time with loved ones: Surrounding yourself with people who care about you and make you happy can have a positive impact on your well-being. Make time for social activities and hobbies that you enjoy, and try to connect with friends and family members on a regular basis. 

5) Take care of your physical health: Taking care of your physical health can have a big impact on your overall well-being. This includes eating a healthy diet, getting enough sleep, and staying hydrated. Try to make healthy choices most of the time, and avoid habits that can harm your body, such as smoking or excessive alcohol consumption. 

6) Do something you enjoy every day: It’s important to make time for activities that bring you joy and fulfillment. This could be anything from reading a book to playing a musical instrument to going for a hike. Whatever it is, make sure to set aside some time each day to do something that you enjoy. 

7) Set goals and work towards them: Having goals and working towards them can give you a sense of purpose and direction. Whether it’s a big goal like starting a business or a small goal like learning a new skill, setting goals can help to motivate and inspire you. 

8) Help others: Doing kind deeds for others can have a positive impact on your own happiness. Whether it’s volunteering at a local charity, offering to help a friend in need, or simply smiling at a stranger, small acts of kindness can make a big difference. 

9) Practice self-care: Taking care of yourself is essential for maintaining your physical and mental health. This includes things like getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, and taking time for yourself to relax and unwind. Make sure to prioritize self-care and treat yourself with kindness and compassion. 

10) Grow yourself: Get in the habit of learning something new everyday. Listen to a Podcast or audiobook. Read 20 pages of a non fiction book. Watch a classic movie or documentary. Take a course. You get the idea. Do something daily that increases your awareness of the world around you.

What if in our lives, in our homes we created a culture that shut out all of the disempowering messages and only let in the good? 

We would have more energy for our friends, family, significant other, health, fitness, diet, love life, work, business, etc. Just imagine if we took control of our personal life "culture" and paid no attention to the often times low level, base nature of popular culture how much more effective we would be as human beings? How much more energy would we have to give to things that actual matter to us personally? 

Hoping things are going well for you and you world is full of love and happiness. 

I was thinking about "consensus" for past couple days. What does it mean? Dictionary definition is "a general agreement." When going about your life think about how you arrived at your conclusions/consensus.

Forming consensus I think a lot of times we have a thought about something and then ask others for their opinion (Family, friends, etc.) then we check with social media, search, news, books, magazines, etc. and then we finally solidify our opinion on something.

Before coming to your conclusion ask yourself do the sources I refer to have my best interest in mind? Are these sources of information independent from one another? Do other people recognize these sources of info as credible? Try not to be too rigid and be open to new ideas, don't ego attach to every idea that comes into your consciousness. 

I think more than ever it's important in one's intellectual pursuits to attempt to form accurate representations of reality in one's own head to help navigate the world successfully.

- Trying to get a hold of friends and getting no response

- Trying to get friends to commit to a time and date of YOUR choosing

- After receiving an urgent letter from a business and responding quickly yet getting no reply. It's like if the message was  truly urgent why can't I quickly get a reply from you?

- Trying to get some work done on my house many times but hearing no reply from many different companies. This happens over and over. You try it!

- Responding to your favorite social media personality and getting no response

- Having a issue with an online account and not being after to find support/customer service on the issue

- Contacting customer service and talking with people that have no real authority to make decisions instead they give just canned answers that don't actually solve your problem

I mean promising people everything at scale is great, but if you can't back it up it's worthless.

On and on it goes... there and many more examples

I believe it's an emerging and worsening phenomenon in our society. I guess the simplest way to sum things up is we are wearing too many hats. We have all become avatars. 

Avatar in this blog post meaning "an icon or figure representing a particular person in video games, online, internet forums, etc."

The more we move into the virtual I believe the more we give up our true power as human beings. Just imaging the person that spends 2-3 hours a day on social media if you spend just 30 minutes helping your surrounding community picking up trash, volunteering at a foodbank, landscaping your yard, working out, growing a garden, etc. Just think how much more impact you'd have on your own life and your happiness if you did something "real" instead of feeding the virtual beast. Also, over the past couple years you've seen the ever changing algorithmic control exercised on the virtual world. The more you delve into the virtual the more you are under the control of the rules of the game that you can't see, are not transparent, and are ever changing. I'm not saying virtual is 100% bad, just saying like in past blog posts I've mentioned view tech. as a tool. If it's a time and soul sucker get rid of it and move on to something else.

First avatar 20 years ago was our voicemail, e-mail accounts, the cell phone, texting, then social media came alone, video games, then more social media accounts adding additional avatars. We did the same in business. We've lost our ability to focus on one thing, to be a true professional at one thing and do it well. We are now employees with gigs and side hustles and part time businesses. Partly due to the fact that the new economy doesn't value professionals in the same way. It wants output/content/work etc. with compensation ranging from 100% free or minimal payment. I'm not saying we are victims I'm just saying when someone promises you something ask yourself when the seduction is occurring. Is this just another shinny mirage taking on another avatar or will this lead to true fulfillment personally and professionally? We are spreading our attention across multiple dimensions, promising everything, but delivering nothing well.

Can we get back to the days of true professionals? Say what you mean, mean what you say, do what you say you'll do, and do it well.

I was thinking today how to frame what I'm experiencing right now. 

I think one of the best ways first of all is not to look at yourself like a victim, but instead a warrior. Tough times don't create weakness they create strength. Use adversity not to take a defensive stance in life, but to become offenses in your approach. Offense I believe is the only way to truly feel secure. Defensive thinking especially in the midst of a universe shit storm will shrink your world smaller and smaller and smaller. That's not what you want. Life is hard, but keep going and build the resilience that's built into this process of creating a diamond. I believe in the shit storm of life don't lower your "energy" you don't have to lower yourself into the crap that's confronting you. Separate "You/higher self" from whatever stressors/darkness you are facing. One more point, the more shit rains down on you the more I think focusing on others helps, volunteering, donating, doing nice things, etc. I think countering the shit storm is cathartic, a positive act of defiance.

The universe shit storm is sending you signs. Thank the universe for the opportunity to make you strong, courageous, and a better version of yourself. Make a pact with yourself that you will push forward until you can't any further, that in itself is the definition of winning. The definition of a warrior a champion. Move more into offense to make changes and get better so what you are currently facing in the future will be easy to deal with. More and more you'll be able to deal with things on a multi dimensional level, not just linear. The current shit storm will make future shit storms feel like nothing.

I was on a self-help/business development Zoom meeting a couple days ago and the group was sharing their morning routines. The topic was both what is your morning routine and how can one do better? I heard suggestions like don't put your phone next to the bed, get up at the same time everyday, don't party on the weekends, don't feel like you need to answer every e-mail instantly, schedule time with your family, schedule time with your wife, and many other suggestions were given. 

While hearing these suggestions I'm thinking, really? Do these things and your life will become drastically better?

What I've noticed is most self help advice is generic and overhyped. These things WILL add up and make your life somewhat better, I truly believe that, but what we are ultimately after is really an EMOTION. The emotion of happiness, the emotion of our life mattering, emotion of joy, emotion of connection, etc. You life will never get better unless the daily emotions of life get better. Simply not checking your phone or going on social media less on Sundays and doing all the incremental things will not magically add up making you happy and feeling like your life has meaning.

A more productive strategy, in my opinion, is looking for what makes you emotionally happy, think about what has made you truly happy in the past. Tony Robbins talks a bit about this. You can be a billionaire, but if your day to day experience is anger, frustration, stress, sadness, guilt, shame, and that's where you emotionally live that will be your human experience no matter how much money you have.

So what do you do? Think about what has made you happy in the past, what were you doing? Who were you with? What were you thinking? If your current life circumstances don't match up with what made you happy, maybe you need to make a change. Also, don't think when I use the word "happy" I'm talking about easy. Sometimes the most difficult things/struggles make us the most happy. Like running a ultra marathon or climbing a mountain. I'm not talking about a societal conditioned definition of happiness like upgrading your phone, I'm talking about what it truly means to you.

I've been listening to a lot of Bob Proctor lately. "Bob Proctor is a Canadian self-help author and philosopher. He is best known for his New York Times best-selling book You Were Born Rich and a contributor to the film The Secret (Wikipedia)." I used to think Bob Proctor was a little bit out there when I saw him in The Secret, but the more I listen to him the more I think his lessons are fundamental.

Before learning any techniques or tactics there is mindset. Bob Proctor teaches people they must align with what they want before actually seeing it in reality. For example do you consume negative media news all the time, get highly emotional when interacting with people on social media? Guess what you are aligning with negativity intellectually and most importantly emotionally. Guess what happens when you do this? Yup, you guessed it you get more negativity welcomed into your life.

On the flip side do you want a better world, more friends, high paying job, beautiful spouse, nice house, getting out of your neighborhood? Spend some time imagining what you would do as this person, how would you act, what kinds of feelings would you feel. The most important thing is to emotionally embody what you think this person would be like. This is what the word "aligning" means in the Bob Proctor world. Once aligned you energetically attract these people, things, and situations into your life.

Obviously this takes practice, but the principles are obviously true. Just think about the old saying "you are the sum of your five closest friends." We take on patterns from the people around us, the media we consume, flip this around. Condition yourself before you are conditioned. You are not the product of your circumstances.