YOUR GREATEST WORK IS YET TO COME. ALWAYS.

YOUR GREATEST WORK IS YET TO COME. ALWAYS.

There is no such thing as being at the top of your game. Stay focused. Don't get distracted. Keep pushing. It's hard, no doubt about it. But as long as you make sure, that your motivation is on the right track, you can't go wrong. Try to achieve specific milestones, one at a time, which make all your efforts worthwhile. Maintain the necessary pace. Only allow yourself to slow down, if you feel you're really on your way. Doesn't it make your spirits soar, if you get closer and closer to your goal? 

Business-as-usual may not always be appropriate. Become more creative. There is no way to know if it will be better or worse. It may well be different! But it's all part of life. Especially if you're headed for your next personal mountaintop. That's why challenging yourself constantly is a proven method to stay energetic. Once you're in motion, you keep looking forward to what happens next. Otherwise you may fall back and Heaven forbid, you may actually run into a hungry Bear. Another potential distraction you would wish to avoid.

To get ahead, you have to stay ahead. Never be tempted to put things off. Everything else can wait. It's fine to make mistakes. Life is a learning experience. You have to figure out, how to do better next time. Love, what you do. Enjoy the ride!

RICK SCHMULL

'SOME OF US FLY. SOME OF US DON'T.' (HAGGARD)

'SOME OF US FLY. SOME OF US DON'T.' (HAGGARD)

Some of us make it. Some of us won't. Some of us are desperate to make it happen and try to force themselves to go on an unsustainable path. Oh dear! The inevitable bust always follows. But then you may feel that your entire life is crashing down. If that ever happens to you, start again. 

Never give up. It could be the best experience in your life! This is only a fraction of your life, after all. Just keep calm. It's not the end of the world. We all make mistakes. Learning from your mistakes is what life is all about. Many famous people failed many times, before they succeeded. But you have to keep trying.

Maybe you were at the wrong place at the wrong time. Maybe you worked with the wrong people. You should always try to analyse and understand your failures and successes. Just make sure, that staying down is not an option. That's why you should remain persistent in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. Don't ever get scared. The scarier the challenges you face, the more strength you'll need and will get, one way or another. It's like magic. You'll get stronger as required. If you're not scared, the challenges may not be big enough! Complacency is your biggest enemy. 'Time and the world do not stand still' (JFK).

RICK SCHMULL

 

LIVE YOUR LIFE. DON'T WASTE IT.

LIVE YOUR LIFE. DON'T WASTE IT.

Never take your life for granted. You've got a job to do. Try and figure out, why you are on this earth in the first place. It may not be clear to you at first, but you're more important than you may think in the grand scheme of things. Prove you're worth. Go the extra mile. 

Today could not be your typical day. Who knows? Try to be firing on all cylinders. Just do your best. It might take you somewhere you've never been before. A new world. Just for you. Life is amazing. Be inspired by the incredible beauty around you. But that also means ignoring everything that would make your life miserable. What a waste. Don't carry the weight of the world on your shoulders. Keep your nose out of it. Keep moving on. You are, what you think you are, not what others think you should be. Seriously!

It doesn't matter, how long or short your life is, in order for it to be worthwhile. The small and pretty mayfly typically has a lifespan of just 1 day. Mayflies are essential in maintaining freshwater communities. Only 3,000 species are known worldwide. They work very hard. They have no time to waste!

RICK SCHMULL

LETTING GO OF THE PAST

LETTING GO OF THE PAST

Letting go of the past is a difficult process. But you'll have to focus on your future. You can't change your past anyway. Learn from it. Moving on is only possible, if you redirect your concentration on a new goal. A goal is everything in life. Without it, you would soon lose control. Building something in life is perfectly natural. That's the reason you get up in the morning!

If you're really struggling to let go, remember, it'll take time. That's O.K. Just reflect on what happened in the past from time to time. That's the way to come to terms with any significant change in your life. Deal with it. Confront it. You have to. Covering it up is no option. 

What if you truly had a blank slate right now? What if you would be just waiting for your first experience? When you were young and 'unspoilt', didn't you feel beautiful? You were unaffected by any traumas at all, right? You were so eager and excited. There's no reason whatsoever, that you can't repeat that excitement. There's no age limit! The best time in life often occurs as you get older.

RICK SCHMULL

HEAD NOR TAIL

HEAD NOR TAIL

Sometimes you can't make head nor tail of something. You're unable to understand something at all. Have you exhausted your bag of magic tricks? Of course not. You never know, what you'll pull out of that bag of yours. No matter how complicated something may appear to be, you'll always find a way to deal with it. Don't give up. Isn't your life all about the cracking of hard nuts? It's just a further challenge as you're living your life!

Dream the impossible. That's how the world is moving forward. The magic of imagination. Write down the outcome you want. You'll be surprised, that you're actually now on your way! You set the wheels in motion. But make sure, that your visualization is about creating a positive version of your future. Because only then you have a chance to achieve the best possible outcome.

Nothing can keep you from visualizing the potential reality of your future. Practice and rehearse this ability mentally. Anybody can do it. That's why very simple souls have become so successful. Genius, talent and education are no guarantee at all for success. Complacency is the enemy. 

There is always a path to victory. Get rid of your fears and doubts. Your vision is everything. Close your eyes. When you open them, take immediate action. Don't underestimate the power of visualization and action. Today is the day!

RICK SCHMULL

DON'T EVER PUT YOURSELF DOWN

DON'T EVER PUT YOURSELF DOWN

Speaking and thinking about yourself must always be positive. Your life depends on it. Create the energy needed, that will allow a better, richer and healthier life for you in years to come. Just imagine yourself, where you want to be next. Your goals help you move forward. It's like driving a car to a certain destination. If you don't know, where you're going, you wouldn't get anywhere. 

Nobody is perfect. That includes you. Don't dwell on the things you shouldn't have said or done. Make a habit of ignoring a past, which is better best forgotten. Life goes on. Your future is determined by your dreams of today. All your imperfections are part of you and make you unique. Putting yourself down could yield unintended results. Perfectionism requires you to appear perfect and could make you obsessive. You don't need to be always at your best. That's unrealistic. Just make sure, that you lead an authentic life. Because then you can be at ease and get things done correctly.

You're human and you'll be insecure and vulnerable at times. Welcome to the club. Your flaws may be your strength! Your mistakes may well be deliberate! Who knows? Always focus on developing a better and real version of yourself. 'The best is yet to come'. No matter what! Because that'll keep you going. 

RICK SCHMULL

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TEMPTED TO SHOOT FROM THE HIP?

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TEMPTED TO SHOOT FROM THE HIP?

Reacting in seconds and not taking the time to consider your options, may lead to disaster. Reacting under pressure, is never a good idea. Being overconfident is risky. You may not be as knowledgeable as you think. It's much better to take a break! Step away from whatever you're doing. Even short time-outs are better than none. That's your chance to 'reset'. Constantly pushing yourself is stressful and can lead to burnout. Without a recharge, you are liable to make decisions, which you may regret later. 'I don't know' may be a hard thing to say, but it's easy to think that way. Don't try to look smart!

Listen to music or take a walk with your four-legged friend, if you have one. You have to find a way to unwind. This is essential in order to avoid becoming increasingly anxious. Anxiety affects your performance. There are also relaxation techniques to think about. Whatever works best for you.

Your goal is to increase your productivity. That could suffer, if you're on the job all the time. Don't feel guilty. Don't fear embarrassment. Make sure you're in control. Try to change the culture, if necessary. Your wellbeing is at stake. Otherwise the Cons will outweigh the Pros. Before you know it, you'll be farther from home than ever before.

RICK SCHMULL