Be An Expert In…..

To be successful, you have to already be or get good at something, then make yourself habitually excellent, become an Expert.  

And when you’re an expert in something, you can use your skills to help others and generate an income (ie a business).   

The Expert can make it a sustainable business IF your skill serves any or all of these E’s:  

• Educates
• Entertains
• Enriches
• Enlightens
• Evolves
• Eradicates (a problem)

Whatever skill you have and whatever you do with it, you must practice, practice and practice. And keep learning and improving. And practicing. Constantly.  

“You are what you practice”

So you must first have the skills of an expert in your field. Keep on top of your game. Be an industry leader. Stand out from the crowd. Be known as the “Go-To-Guy”.  And you’ll do well.

But you must also practice the habits of success (or fulfilment, or happiness).

Be an expert in this thing called life.

Habits such as being a good kind person and treating people well.  

And being calm, cheerful, patient, persistent, positive, courageous and confident. Pushing yourself to do the things that make you feel uncomfortable; doing the things you’d rather avoid.  

Just be a good human being, help yourself be on point then help others.  

Don’t just aim to ‘get by’ or ‘get through’ something; aim to GET BETTER.  Commit to doing it well, finishing what you started and always learn.

Always aim to improve.  You are always a student. But the more you learn, the more you can become a teacher for others who are less ‘educated’.  

Remember to be the example you want to see, be the skilful expert and skilful practicer.  No one wants to employ an out of shape personal trainer; no one will take marriage advice from an adulterer; no one will take financial advice from a shabby homeless looking fella; no one trusts a liar.   

Happiness, success, fulfilment, satisfaction doesn’t just happen – they are created by you. An expert in life knows this and they work on it every day.

So, in any area of life, simply ask yourself:

1. “Am I further forward / better off than I was 3, 6 or 12 months ago?”
2. “If yes, where to next? What do I want now?”
3. “If no, why not? and am I happy not being further forward?”

 

You are the result of all your choices and habits.   Are you making good choices? Are your habits good? Are they moving you closer to what you want to be/do/have?

So start with your B’s? Consider your Body, Balance, Business and Bank:

• Body – your body & mind must be nurtured, not neglected. Value yourself and look after yourself. Sleep well, eat well, hydrate, exercise, rest, recover, relax & recharge.  Get fitter and stronger both physically and mentally.
• Balance – don’t be all work & no play.  Make time for work and make time for play. Schedule time off the radar to rest, reflect and have fun. Schedule time with loved ones (eg lunch, dates nights, dates with the kids, do the school run). Your people need you.  And you must be in the best state to serve your people.
• Business – create a proper business, not just ‘busyness’, chaos and overwhelm.  Or create a flourishing career. Whatever you choose, make it doing something you enjoy which improves your lifestyle and doesn’t turn you into a dry lifeless miserable husk.  
• Bank – making money is easy, the hard part is hanging on to it. Protect your purse. Be mindful of the difference of stuff you ‘need’ versus stuff you ‘want’.  Kill debts, don’t add to them. Stop unnecessary spending; you’ll be amazed at how much you save. Start creating wealth, safety and lowering money stress.

 

Remember, bad habits are easy. And easy choices are usually the bad ones.