Success Secret: Do Less of What You Like and More of What You Love
This post was inspired by my good friend Valerie Garcia. She shared this note in her newsletter this week:
Do less of what you like and more of what you love.
Trade likes for loves and over time you’ll build a remarkable life.
It struck me how perfect and true this is as we embark on a new year of aspirations and dreams.
Our world is determined by our actions, and yet many of them don’t align with our dreams.
It’s the little things that determine our results in the end. Netflix vs a book. Numbing out on social media vs working out.
No one will tell you that you are a bad person or doing it wrong for doing the former, but the later can change your life.
My word for this year is Intention. To bring intention to all that I do, say and think. And to pare that with gentle grace. Knowing that I’m not going to get it right all of the time. However, by bringing awareness / intention to how I’m showing up I can catch myself and make adjustments to ensure that I’m doing less of what I like and more of what I love.
What are your loves that you would like to do more of this year?
Nicole
Feel like you could use some help in 2025? I’ve got some great ways to support you:
- Mark your calendars for Season 2 of Secrets to attracting clients. We had so much fun last year, I’m brining it back with a whole new set of interviews that you will love. January 27 – February 5th
- Monthly meditations: Agents constantly comment that my guided meditations help them reset their energy and even better – attract clients. I’ll be starting a meditation meet up February 3rd. Details to follow.
- Prosper Mastermind – Being part of a tribe is THE best way to achieve your goals.
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