We thrive on praise

Growing up we wanted to please our teachers and parents so they would shower us with love and positive feelings. It felt amazing. Knowing that you were a good boy or girl, and that mommy and daddy were happy with you created a sense of security inside a joy bubble. The primary issue is that it is impossible for that little, inner child to possess any sort of sense that the joy they feel is external, not internal.

Hence, the first problem most people have when trying to build a business that MAKES them happy.

But turning into an adult and building a life for yourself made it more difficult to hear praise. Now, it’s more like we hear moaning and complaints from co-workers around the water cooler; or meetings that negative energy steal away; or those unhappy clients who attack us from the comfort behind their keyboards; or from employees who want to move on to a new opportunity. We are bombarded daily by the unhappy sounds of the world. And it is suffocating.

So, change it!

Your joy is the sum of You + Your Effort + Your Health. You create the environment that YOU thrive in. You control your destiny, and the feelings that surround you. No, you cannot make others feel your joy. But you can inject your positive energy into their day and make a little ripple in their universe. Yes, you can create a business that makes you happy. Keep reading.

There are 15 touchpoints in the paragraphs that follow. How you show up in each of the following determines how much joy you experience in your business and your life. After all, what good is it to build a business that makes you miserable?

You

The greatest business/life gift you can give yourself is to look for and find your purpose. Then, build a business around it. The power of working in your super-power will show up in all aspects of your life. You will approach each day energized and motivated. You will wake up every morning ready to hit the ground running. You will lose the excuses about working out. You will show up every moment of the day and perform at maximum effort. Discover You 2.0.

Here are 5 ways to discover your calling:

Your Effort

Hoping for outcomes will not move the needle for you. Wishing and dreaming will not get it done either. If you want a truly awesome life, then you must put in massive effort to get there. You need to talk to 10 times more people than you did last week. You need to eliminate meetings that have no bearing on your path. Cut out all activities that do not align with your purpose. Eliminate the useless chatter of meetings and get them on point. Sprint when others walk. Jump when others step. Stretch when others reach. Grow while others stagnate. Unleash You 2.0!

Here are 5 ways to amplify your efforts:

Your Health

There is nothing that contributes to your business energy like your health. It holds the key to your cadence, your happiness, your enthusiasm, your conversations, your convictions, your results. Underlying health issues magnify when you are working in something that does not feel right. Your body vibes know when you are in action/purpose alignment. Live as You 2.0!

Here are 5 ways to improve your health (always consult your physician before starting or making drastic changes to any workout program)

Your Joyful Business and Life

There is no need to pursue work-life balance. It is not important to put the same amount of each on either side of a scale. But, when both work in harmony, you feel better. You perform better. You show up better. You build better relationships. You set better boundaries. You complete work effectively. You coach your daughter’s soccer team. You go for walks with your spouse. You remember client’s birthdays. You sleep amazingly. You wake up refreshed. And most importantly, you give yourself praise for being great at everything you do. This is the 960 Method.