Want an Awesome 2024? Surround Yourself with These 5 People:
They say you become the five people you spend the most time with. I’m pretty lucky to be surrounded by so many awesome humans. (And Jedi.) We should though, review who we are hanging out with, and what we are reading, watching, and listening to each day. We don’t drop people, but we might need to back off a bit, set boundaries and reduce. We become what we consume and those we spend time with. Surround yourself with positivity and possibility.
Here are five people I’d like to introduce to you to help you have a great year:
- Matthew Kelly: Watch this video of Matthew: He teaches us 7 questions to ask ourselves for the New Year. In short: What are you most grateful for? What did you accomplish? What is your biggest distraction? What personal quality is preventing you from becoming who you year to be? Whom have you helped the most? What is taking up your time, effort, and mental energy to add to your, “do NOT do list?” What truth are you refusing to face in your life? Personal note: I have read all of Matthew’s books. I befriended him years ago and he invited me to a very special weekend retreat. For years he was a go-to for advice and support. Matthew’s book, the Rhythm of Life is the most influential book I have ever read.
- Jesse Itzler: Watch this video of Jesse. He teaches us that we need a misogi (one BIG, year-defining thing), 8 mini adventures and to build 4 winning habits. He tells us how. He is inspiring. I hope to connect and collaborate with Jesse in the future.
- Jon Gordon: Watch this video of Jon. Jon’s book, The Energy Bus, is one of the all-time most recommended books by candidates during new hire interviews. He is the most positive person I follow on social media. I love his content. Jon teaches us how to choose ONE WORD to guide our entire year. My one word for 2023 was ENJOY. It worked!
- Jon Acuff: Listen to Jon’s Podcast. I listen to Jon’s podcast every week. It’s short, fun and helpful. I have read all of his books. His new book is titled, All It Takes is a Goal. I want to be friends with him. Is that weird? Fun guy!
- Brian Kight: Subscribe to his Daily Discipline Newsletter. I have had the pleasure to meet, interview, and befriend Brian. He is inspiring, helpful, and genuine. He spoke to our students. His Daily Discipline email is super short and impactful. I forward it to my entire family and select friends almost every single time. You will thank me.
Always forward,
Kelly
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