The Strategic Living Podcast with Brian Holmes

SLP166 - Monday Mastery Edition : Lead Well (The L3 Philosophy)

In this episode, I’m talking about the third and final principle of The L3 Philosophy, which is to Lead Well.

SLP165 - Life, Leadership, and Prospering with Purpose : An Interview with Ray Edwards

Ray Edwards is the host of The Ray Edwards Show, a top-rated podcast about living in prosperity on purpose, and he provides rich content on life, leadership, business, marketing, and relating with God.

Ray and I have become wonderful friends over the last few years, and I have come to both respect him as a business leader and as a man of God.

Ray is a tremendous thought leader, a brilliant business coach, a thoughtful mentor, and a highly respected leader, making a significant impact.

In this episode, Ray and I discuss Life, Leadership, and Prospering with Purpose.

About Ray:

Ray is probably best known as a Direct Response Copywriter, Product Launch Manager, Internet Marketing Strategist and conference speaker. Campaigns he’s written and/or directed have resulted in an estimated $100 million in sales.

He’s had the good fortune to working with (and learning from) some stellar clients, including New York Times Best-selling authors Tony Robbins, Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen (creators of Chicken Soup for the Soul), Joel Comm (author of Twitter Power and The Adsense Code), Raymond Aaron (author of Double Your Income Doing What You Love) as well as Armand Morin, Alex Mandossian, Jeff Walker, and many others.

Ray speaks frequently at seminars and conferences on copywriting, promotions and marketing, for professionals in those fields.

For more information about Ray’s work, please visit his website at:

www.RayEdwards.com

 

What’s on Ray’s Radar?

1. Hunger for More: People in general have a hunger for pursuing what’s possible in life. There is – and can be – more than what they’re experiencing right now.
2. Helping: We have an inborn desire to serve, help, and come alongside others, especially in their times of dire need.
3. Health: People long to be better stewards of their minds and bodies.
   1. Hans Rosling Ted Talk “The Best Stats You’ve Ever Seen”
   2. Book: The Improving State of the World

Ray’s Take on Masterminds:

Every leader/business owner needs to be a part of three different mastermind groups:

1. A free group made up of peers
2. A group you pay to be a member of, learning from others
3. A group you LEAD and share your expertise

Leadership and Life Principles:

• Treat people the way you want to be treated. Whatever you want men to do or give to you, give or do to them BEFORE they do it to you! (Luke 6:31)
• If you want to be great, you have to be a servant. (Matthew 6:20)
• If you want to be exalted, you have to be humble. (Luke 14:11)
• “He who thinks he leads but has no followers is only taking a walk.” ~ John Maxwell

Closing Thoughts:

• Plug into all Ray has to offer at RayEdwards.com
• You are an emerging leader and the world is waiting for you to show up!

SLP164 - Monday Mastery Edition : Love Deep (The L3 Philosophy)

In this episode, I’m talking about the second principle of The L3 Philosophy, which is to Love Deep.

SLP163 - 10 Things Real Leaders Do To Challenge The Status Quo

Over the course of history, even the most significant leaders of our generation have been faced with incredibly difficult or challenging circumstances. These leaders have shown themselves above the others because they demonstrated the will and heart to innovate and lead without reservation.

There is a notable difference in positional leaders (managers) and genuine leaders. These real, genuine leaders tend to challenge the status quo and make it their life’s work to blaze new trails. These leaders leave the world a better place than it was before.

Today, I want to explore some of the things that make a genuine leader so very special.

Let’s start talking about 10 Things Real Leaders Do To Challenge The Status Quo.

10 Things Real Leaders Do To Challenge The Status Quo:

1. They embrace discontent and the desire for more.
2. They exercise faith in the unseen, knowing that the answers and solutions exist.
3. They refuse to accept what everyone else considers “normal”.
4. They never settle for the “it’s never been done” excuse.
5. They rely on innovation and collaboration which ultimately leads them to revelation and realization.
6. They are willing to be criticized, misunderstood, or even ridiculed on their way to achieving the next level.
7. They insulate themselves from negativity and surround themselves with possibility thinkers.
   
8. They don’t complain about the way things are, they busy themselves creating the world they desire to live in.
9. They stare failure in the face, and try new things anyway.

10. They never quit until the dream is realized.

What About You?

• The world needs leaders who challenge the status quo!

Closing Thoughts:

• What problem can you solve with your above-average leadership?
• What solutions exist that are yet to be discovered?
• Are you willing to challenge what everyone around you has accepted as normal?
• Can you/will you adopt these qualities and traits great leaders always engage in?

SLP162 - Monday Mastery Edition : Live Big (The L3 Philosophy)

In this episode, I’m talking about the first principle of The L3 Philosophy, which is to Live Big.

SLP161 - Project Detox

Recently, I’ve noticed I’m increasingly emotionally and spiritually toxic. I’m easily agitated and find I entertain fear and worry more than before. My usual hope-centered self has been clouded by gloom and doom.

But why? How? Have I changed? Looking closely at this and asking God to help me understand what’s going on inside, I’ve come to the answer I am infected.

A present-day cultural disease has fundamentally affected my spirit, soul, and even my physical body. Therefore, I’ve decided to make some radical adjustments to my normal activities and exposures. I want to invite you to consider joining me on Project Detox: My 90-Day Quest for a Healthier Mind, Body, and Spirit.

The Gist:

We have so many mediums through which we contract our “informational infection”. A few of them are:

• News broadcasts
• Online news sites
• Television shows (featuring crime, death, degraded culture, etc.)
• Radio programs
• Billboards
• Fear-based advertising/marketing
• Talk shows
• Day-to-day conversations (with negative people or centered on negative topics)
• Workplace debates

Changing The Rules Of The Game:

• Taking myself out of the field of play.
• Refusing to be a willing spectator any longer.
• Taking control of my mind and heart.
• Reclaiming sanctity of the environment I live in.
• Turning off the noise, and being intentionally selective of the inputs I allow into my spirit and mind.

Remember G.I.G.O! (Garbage In – Garbage Out!)

3 Precursors to a Successful Detox:

• Recognize and acknowledge your current condition.
• Decide to no longer be a willing consumer of toxic inputs and agendas.
• Identify specific channels you must unplug from in order to achieve a spiritual and emotional detox.

The Detox Rx:

Detox involves both elimination and replacement. While purging the system of all the negative elements, it is essential to replace them with healthy, beneficial, nutrient-rich elements. The same is true in this kind of detox.

For the next 90-days (and possibly beyond!) I will be eliminating the following items from my life:

1. All news or journalistic inputs (TV, Radio, and Internet)
2. All Radio Talk Show Programs
3. All E-Mail Subscriptions/Updates that are unrelated to my business and personal life (I am unsubscribing!)
4. All television shows (No TV for 90 days)
5. All social conversations about politics, world affairs, the economy, etc. (I will NOT participate)
6. All social interactions where I would be around negative, fear-driven people
7. If necessary, suspend relationships with people who are themselves toxic

As important is my plan for REPLACING these negative inputs with positive, life building ones.

The Replacement Regimen:

Here are the positive, beneficial elements I’ll be refueling myself with instead:

1. Daily Bible Reading: Audio Bible App
2. Daily sermon (Andrew Wommack, Lance Wallnau, Bill Johnson, others)
3. Worship Time
4. Daily book reading (Audible/Kindle Combo)
5. Daily personal development program (Jim Rohn, Les Brown, Earl Nightengale, Brian Tracy, others)
6. Mastermind Input and Accountability
7. Time with positive and balanced friends and family

What About You?

• Are you immersed in toxic ramblings of the political world?
• Are you addicted to negative news cycles and consequently being intoxicated with fear, hopelessness, and strife?
• Are you constantly taking in visual or audible stimulation that causes your mind to dwell on the bad in this world?
• Are you escaping life by immersing yourself in television dramas and entertainment?
• How is your heart? How is your attitude?
• Are you being honest with yourself about your current mental, emotional, and spiritual state?
• Do you need a break?
• Are you in need of a real DETOX?

Closing Thoughts:

• Remember Philippians 4:4-8:
  • Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.

SLP160 - Monday Mastery Edition : The L3 Philosophy

In this episode, I’m introducing The L3 Philosophy.

SLP159 - When Passion, Purpose, and Service Collide : An Interview with Jonathan Milligan

I had the privilege of meeting Jonathan at one of Michael Hyatt’s conferences in Colorado. Jonathan has had an incredible impact in the online, entrepreneurial, and blogging worlds. He is a good friend, wonderful leader, and definitely someone you’ll want to get to know.

I’ve been following Jonathan’s platform for quite some time and have always loved his insight in passion, productivity, and leadership in general.

Let’s get right to my interview with Jonathan, where we unpack When Passion, Purpose, and Service Collide.

Introducing Jonathan Milligan:

Jonathan Milligan is an author, blogger, speaker, and career coach. He has spent the last decade counseling, guiding, and directing career professionals on how to pursue meaningful work.

Since 2009, Jonathan has been building a portable, lifestyle business through blogging. Today, he teaches others the roadmap to doing the same.

His two primary blogs are:

• JonathanMilligan.com

• BloggingYourPassion.com

Jonathan is also active in his local church, serving as a Deacon and leader of the hospitality ministry. He resides in Jacksonville, Florida with his wife and two kids.

If you’d like to learn the blueprint he has used to help others create work they love, visit his website today!

Take Aways:

• Don’t start something online because it makes money. Start something online because it’s an area you can truly help people.
• Insight leads to impact which leads to income.
• Serving others will benefit you far more than any other business decision you make.
• Your passion drives your purpose which can determine your path.

If you want to connect with Jonathan:

Website: JonathanMilligan.com

Twitter: @JonMilligan

Facebook: Jonathan Milligan

LinkedIn: Jonathan Milligan

SLP158 - Monday Mastery Edition : Why Integrity Is Still Important

In this episode, we’ll learn Why Integrity Is Still Important.

SLP157 - 4 Things You Must Have To Achieve Your Next Level of Success

You’ve heard me say previously, “Life is lived on levels and experienced in stages.” Let me add on to that today in saying: what was excellent on the previous level is mediocre at best when you arrive at the next level.

How many of you would consider yourselves in a place today, where you realize what you’ve brought to where you are may not get you where you want to go?

Today, I’m sharing four things I’m certain we all must have if we’re going to make the jump to our next level of success. Here is my exclusive list of 4 Things You Must Have To Achieve Your Next Level Of Success.

The Gist:

I want to be clear in saying the four things I share today are essential factors for our success, however, each person has to examine their own situation and determine how to go about facilitating change and progress.

This includes taking a close look at:

• Relationships
• Habits
• Beliefs and Attitudes
• Context and setting
• And so many others

What are the four things?

1. Innovation
2. Collaboration
3. Determination
4. Accountability

Innovation:

• Innovation frees us to create.
• Innovation fosters the advent of revolutionary solutions
• Innovation changes generations.
• We often become the prisoners of the status quo.
• Innovation chooses to break the mold.

Collaboration:

• Collaboration is the process of two or more people or organizations working together to realize shared goals.
• It is the act of working jointly with others in intellectual and practical endeavors.
• It is the process of coming together in community around the common goal of each person being better, accomplishing more, and achieving together.
• One of the biggest hurdles we must overcome if we are to take our lives to the next level is our cultural bent to isolation and working alone
• The greatest innovators and companies in the modern era are ones that bring together diverse groups of people, and allow them the creative freedom to collaborate and solve problems.

Determination:

• Determination is a DECISION that settles and ends the controversy.
• It is a firm, definite, and final calculation that leads to movement and change.
• You cannot go to the next level if you can’t make the DECISION.

Accountability:

• Accountability is quite literally the willingness to answer to someone for your actions, commitments, and attitudes.
• If you have no one in your life that can call you on the carpet, you are going nowhere.
• Who do you have in your life that you have given permission to hold you accountable?

In Summation:

These four things validate the real value in the Mastermind.

Check out Podcast Episode #153

If you want more information on this incredible opportunity, go to:

 BrianHolmes.com/mastermind

NOTE: 

• There is an application and interview process.
• Not everyone will be accepted.
• This is a PAID mastermind group.
• There is a significant investment for membership in the SIMM group.

 

We look forward to having you join us on THE NEXT LEVEL!

Closing Thoughts:

• You can continue to do what you have always done, and you will continue to have what you have right now.
• If you are ready to take your life and your leadership to the next level, join us.
• We would be honored to have you in the mastermind!