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 Your goals are not passive wishes. They are active demands. They demand a change. And every demand can be broken down into two essential, non-negotiable actions: What must begin? This isn't about grand gestures. It's about the single, focused, uncomfortable step. The one email. The five minutes of planning. The single conversation. The research. The quiet practice. What is the smallest possible ignition that your future self is begging you to light, starting this week? And then, the harder part: What must cease? Because capacity isn't infinite. Every "yes" to an old habit is a "no" to a new future. Every comfortable distraction is a veto of your dreams. What is the single, comfortable, familiar thing you are doing—or not doing—that your future self needs you to ruthlessly eliminate , starting this week? Your goals aren't waiting for perfection. They're waiting for the intentional, deliberate shift. The start. The stop. What are the two demand...

The gap is where we live. We tell ourselves a story. We believe in a better version of ourselves—a version who writes the book, starts the business, gets in shape, or has the difficult conversation. We believe we can do better. And yet... we don't. Belief is a powerful thing. It can move mountains. But it's also a convenient one. It allows us to feel good about the potential without doing the work. It's the difference between knowing the recipe and actually baking the cake. The belief that you can do better is not a free pass. It's a call to action. It’s an invitation to close the gap. Because the true measure of belief isn't what you say, it's what you do. So, if you believe you can do better, what are you waiting for? The gap isn't going to close itself. Your Coach,  Spencer Photo by Marcos Paulo Prado on Unsplash About Spencer Combs: Spencer Combs is a business leader and author of Momentum and Mastery: The Business Leader's Guide to Fastrack Unshak...

You, right now. Living your life, making your choices, facing your challenges. It's a singular, immersive experience. But what if a stranger walked into your week? Not a friend, not a critic, but an objective observer. Someone with no baggage, no history, no emotional investment. They're just watching. What would they see? More importantly, what would they advise? They don't know your fears. They don't hear your excuses. They simply see patterns. Points of friction. Missed opportunities. They see the path you're on, and perhaps, the one you're avoiding. That stranger in the mirror has a unique gift: clarity. They see what you're too close to observe. They'd likely point out the obvious, the things you've rationalized away. Maybe they'd suggest: "You're spending too much time on that." "Why are you tolerating that ?" "This is the moment to speak up." "That opportunity? It's right there." "You lo...

Spencer here again with another daily dose, from Virginia Beach, VA. The day's wins might feel good. The sting of a setback might linger. But here's a quiet truth worth holding onto: Just because you are winning doesn't necessarily mean you have won. And just because you might be losing, doesn't mean you have completely lost. Today's tally is just that: today's. The game isn't over. The story continues. We get seduced by the immediate feedback loop. A big sale? We're on top. A lost client? We're doomed. But these are often just blips on a longer radar. Winning today can breed complacency. A belief that the momentum is automatic, that the hard work is done. But the market shifts. Competitors adapt. Complacency is the slow leak that sinks even the most buoyant ship. And losing today? It can feel like the end. The final curtain. But often, it's just a data point. A course correction. A chance to learn, to pivot, to come back stronger. The greatest c...

As we get into the rhythm of the week, let's focus on a truth that often gets overshadowed by what we say: Results reveal more about your standards than your rhetoric. It's easy to talk a big game. To articulate grand visions, promise exceptional quality, and declare unwavering commitment. Rhetoric – the art of persuasive speaking or writing – can be powerful in setting intentions and inspiring others. But ultimately, it's the tangible outcomes, the actual results your business produces, that truly expose the standards you operate by. Think about it: If you claim to prioritize customer satisfaction, what do your customer retention rates and feedback scores reveal? If you talk about quality products or services, what do your defect rates and customer complaints indicate? If you preach efficiency and innovation, what do your profit margins and the speed of your adaptation show? Your results are the unvarnished truth. They cut through the aspirational language and reveal t...