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Welcome to my Newsletter - Monday Morning Motivations (MMM) - Article #8:

Uncover Your Purpose and Achieve Your Goals in 2023 with These 3 Recommended Books

January 30, 2023

If you are a regular reader of our Newsletter, you may have noticed that the theme for January was about developing a vision for your life and a set of goals for your year.

In this Newsletter, I’m going to talk about the top 3 books that I would recommend you to read to help you on this journey.

Do What Matters Most - Lead with a Vision, Manage with a Plan, Prioritize Your Time by Rob Shallenberger and Steve Shallenberger

Do you ever find yourself running late and feeling like you can't keep up with your to-do list? Do you ever feel overwhelmed by all the tasks that you have to do? If so, don't worry! You can learn how to make the most of each day by prioritizing tasks and developing a personal vision for each role in life. If you want to make the most of your time, become more productive, and stay focused on what's important, Do What Matters Most, by Rob Shallenberger and Steve Shallenberger can help. It offers various tactics, like forming a personal vision, making goals for the year, and creating weekly to-do lists. 

Here are the top insights:

1. Have a Vision: Clarifying your vision is key to helping you stay focused and prioritize what matters most.
2. Make a Plan: Creating a detailed plan of action can help you stay on track and achieve your vision.
3. Prioritize Your Time: Effectively managing your time is essential so that you can make the most of each day.
4. Be Flexible: Be open to the possibility of changing your plan as you work toward your goals.
5. Establish Boundaries: Understand your limitations and know when to prioritize yourself over others.
6. Ask for Help: Utilize your support system if needed in order to accomplish your goals.
7. Avoid Distractions: Take proactive steps to minimize distractions and keep yourself focused on the task at hand.
8. Measure Your Progress: Regularly review your progress and make adjustments as needed.
9. Take Risks: Don’t be afraid to take risks that pave the way for progress.
10. Celebrate Success: Celebrate your accomplishments and recognize your efforts for all that you’ve achieved.

Do you want to make the most of your day? Create a morning routine where you review and prioritize your tasks. Spend just a few minutes in the morning to look at what needs to be done and decide which two or three are the most important to focus on. This will aid in productivity, and performance, and help you reach your goals and personal vision.

You Owe You - Ignite Your Power, Your Purpose, and Your Why by Eric Thomas.

Why feel powerless and be a victim when you can reach success and contentment in both your personal and work life? Take control and be the CEO of your life! Tap into your superpower to discover and use your talents to fulfil your purpose and get closer to your why. Unlock your potential and start the journey to excellence today! 

Here are the top 5 insights:

1. Take charge of your life and become your own CEO.
2. Tap into your inner strength and follow your true purpose.
3. Imagine yourself in a miraculous place.
4. Become an all-rounder and excel in three different areas.
5. Become a businessperson and transform yourself!

It's up to you to discover and sharpen your own special talents and skills. That way, you can make the most of your chances and become a valuable resource for society and the market. Invest in yourself, build your knowledge, and become a specialist in your area. Once you do that, you'll be on track to creating a successful business and doing meaningful work that will be beneficial to all those around you.

Atomic Habits - An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear.

Are you ready to make a positive change in your life? Eating healthier, reading more books, learning a new language, or mastering the clarinet are all amazing goals, but they can be hard to stick to. That's why understanding habits can be so helpful! In this book, I'm going to walk you through the key ideas from James Clear's Atomic Habits. It explains that you don't have to completely revolutionize your life to make a big impact - small changes to your behaviour, done consistently, can make all the difference. 

Here are the top insights:

1. Habits are the compound interest of self-improvement.
2. You do not rise to the level of your goals; you fall to the level of your systems.
3. You can’t change your outcomes overnight, but you can change your 1% right now.
4. To make progress, you need to turn a single moment into a habitual event.
5. Motivation is overrated; Environment is underrated.
6. You can build better habits with a simple 3-step process: cue, routine, and reward.
7. The 2-minute rule: Start small, start now.
8. Track your progress and adjust your tactics.
9. Habits aren’t only about outcomes; they’re about identity.
10. Make a plan for the habits you want to focus on.

It's not about making big changes all at once; it's about forming helpful habits that will gradually bring about significant changes. And what's the best way to start? Habit stacking! For example, why not take something you already do and add a different habit to it? If you want to start meditating, you could try doing it each morning after having your coffee - that way, you can use the existing habit to help you stay committed to the new one.

Ikigai is an ancient Japanese concept that can be translated to “a reason for being”. It is a way of life that encourages people to find their passion and purpose in life, and to live a fulfilling and meaningful life. If you are interested in using Ikigai as a tool to do this, check my article out  here  on how to apply it in your life.

Cheers,

Jonathan Chan

Empowered Leader