Skip to main content

Daily Dose: Cash is King

 Here’s the truth: Cash flow solves a host of issues. Struggling with stress in your business? Cash flow can ease it. Facing tough decisions? Cash flow creates options. The more consistent your cash flow, the more freedom and flexibility you have to tackle challenges head-on. The key? Focus your time and energy on money-making, goal-relevant activities. It’s easy to get sidetracked by busy work, but true progress comes from actions that directly contribute to your bottom line. Today, ask yourself: Is what I’m doing right now driving cash flow or just filling time? Adjust accordingly, and watch the problems start to shrink. To your Momentum & Mastery, Spencer About Spencer Combs: Spencer Combs is a business leader and author of Momentum and Mastery: The Business Leader's Guide to Fastrack Unshakeable Profit, Productivity, and Purpose . With a passion for helping others transform their challenges into opportunities, Spencer offers unique insights through his events, coaching prog...

Talking Momentum: Insights from "Conversations with a Recovering Loan Officer"

In the ever-evolving landscape of business and personal growth, finding and maintaining momentum is essential. Recently, I had the pleasure of discussing this topic on the podcast "Conversations with a Recovering Loan Officer," hosted by Michael Neef. If you haven’t listened or subscribed yet, you can catch the full episode here.  Or, you can watch it down below.  

Momentum: More Than Just a Concept

Momentum is often talked about but seldom truly understood. During my conversation with Michael, we peeled back the layers of what it really means to harness momentum and how it can be a game-changer in both business and life. Here’s a snapshot of the key insights we covered:

  1. Embrace Discomfort: In the podcast, we explored how stepping out of your comfort zone is not just beneficial but necessary for growth. Discomfort signals that you’re pushing boundaries and making progress. It's through these moments of unease that we build the resilience needed to sustain momentum.

  2. Crafting Your Story: Your story is your greatest asset. It’s not just about what you do but why you do it. I shared how developing a compelling narrative can forge deeper connections with your audience. Your story should be authentic and reflect your core values, creating a foundation for sustained momentum.

  3. Consistency Over Perfection: We discussed how small, consistent actions are more powerful than sporadic bursts of effort. Momentum builds through steady, everyday practices. It’s the accumulation of these consistent actions that leads to significant progress.

  4. Reframe Obstacles: One of the key takeaways was the importance of reframing challenges. Instead of viewing obstacles as roadblocks, see them as opportunities for innovation and learning. This shift in perspective can transform frustration into fuel for growth.

  5. Action Trumps Perfection: Waiting for the perfect moment is often a recipe for inaction. I emphasized the importance of taking steps, even if they’re imperfect. Action is where the real progress happens, and each step forward, however small, contributes to building momentum.

Takeaways for Action

Here’s how you can apply these insights to your own journey:

  • Embrace Discomfort: Identify areas where you feel uneasy and use them as opportunities for growth.
  • Develop Your Story: Craft a narrative that highlights your purpose and connects with your audience on a deeper level.
  • Commit to Consistent Actions: Focus on making small, daily actions that align with your long-term goals.
  • Reframe Challenges: View obstacles as chances for innovation and improvement.
  • Prioritize Action: Take action now, even if it’s not perfect. Progress is made through doing.

Momentum isn’t a one-time achievement; it’s a continuous process. By understanding and leveraging these principles, you can turn challenges into opportunities and propel yourself forward. For more insights, listen to the full episode of "Conversations with a Recovering Loan Officer" with Michael Neef here.  Or watch it here down below.  

Remember, progress is built through persistent effort and a willingness to embrace both the challenges and opportunities along the way.

Spencer





About Spencer Combs:

Spencer Combs is a business leader and author of Momentum and Mastery: The Business Leader's Guide to Fastrack Unshakeable Profit, Productivity, and Purpose. With a passion for helping others transform their challenges into opportunities, Spencer offers unique insights through his events, coaching programs, and daily text messages.


Take the Next Step:


Connect with Spencer: www.spencercombs.com/social 


Contact Us: info@spencercombs.com 










Comments

Popular posts from this blog

The Dark Side of Momentum: Why Disturbance Drives Success - Spencer Uncensored ep 85

Warning: This post contains explicit language. Good evening, Mavericks and Momentum Makers. You’re here because you’re not satisfied with average, and neither am I. This is Spencer Uncensored, Episode 85. If you're just joining us, buckle up. We’ve had 84 conversations before this about how to build momentum, boost mastery, and tap into the deeper levels of productivity, profitability, and purpose that most people only dream about. ​ Let’s get one thing straight: Businesses don’t grow—people do. The money, the success, the accolades—they all come on the backside of personal development. Why? Because over the last 20 years of working with business leaders, I’ve seen it over and over again: You don’t level up your business without leveling up yourself. If you’re new around here, welcome. And if you’ve been with me for a while, thanks for coming back. Let’s dive in. We recently wrapped up the Unshakeable Weekend Event—a three-day immersion where people changed their trajectories or cr...

Harnessing Resilience: Champion Mindset Collective with Anthony Dahya

 I recently had the privilege of joining Anthony Dahya on the Champion Mindset Collective Podcast to get deep into the journey that led to the creation of the Momentum & Mastery and the Unshakeable Framework. This conversation was a powerful reminder that resilience, clarity, and purpose can transform uncertainty into unstoppable progress. The Power of Personal Development in Professional Growth As I shared during the podcast, the foundation of my work in coaching, writing, and speaking has been built upon personal development. My journey has been shaped by a host of challenges—from battling physical issues like epilepsy to navigating divorce and family struggles. These experiences led me to a core belief: business growth is inherently tied to personal growth. Businesses don't grow; people do. Over two decades, I have honed the Unshakeable Framework to help leaders turn adversity into opportunity. This journey has been driven by a relentless pursuit of resilience, which I def...

Moving Beyond the Drift: Insights from the Evolve and Elevate Show

I recently joined Erica Bishop on her Evolve and Elevate podcast , where we explored the question that sits at the core of any meaningful journey: how do we move beyond the drift? Drifting isn’t laziness; it’s a natural tendency to fall back on routines and the familiar, but it’s also a trap. As we discussed, real progress—the kind that transforms careers, relationships, and lives—requires more than just wishful thinking. It demands movement. Our conversation centered on a framework I developed, a simple yet powerful structure to unlock momentum: Dream, Desire, Disturbance, and Decision . Each part is essential to creating true, unshakable progress. Here’s what that looks like: Dream Beyond the Drift On the show, we talked about how dreaming isn’t about daydreams or fantasies. It’s about envisioning a life that stretches the limits of our current reality. What would a fully aligned, purpose-driven life look like for you? When you allow yourself to dream big, you begin to expand the bo...