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Are there things that you have always wanted to do, but just haven’t found the courage to do so? Is there a place you have always wanted to visit, but haven’t made your way there yet? Is there a job you’ve always wanted, but have never applied for? Why have you not done these things? Realize if you never try, they will absolutely never happen.

Completing these things, is simply as just showing up. You will miss out on these things if you never attempt them. You will regret it, for who knows as long, as well as missing out on great experiences, or even something that could change your life.

On this episode of the James Swanwick show, James broadcasts from the Jake Owen concert in Nashville, Tennessee. He discusses the importance of chasing after your dreams, and just showing up.

Key Points

• While performing, Jake Owen shares his story of his life, which inspires James to share parts of it.
• Jake Owen called his parents and instead of pursuing his career, he went to Nashville, and thirteen years later is playing in concerts around the world.
• What’s the lesson? If your heart is telling you to do it, give it a shot!
• Sometimes you just have to say “F it,” and make your move.
• Woody Allen said, “80% of successes is simply showing up” - Just show up!
• James auditioned for a job with ESPN as a sports anchor and got the job. He simply showed up and the results were positive.

• Just show up!
  • What is a thing that you know you want to do, but you just haven't done yet?
  • Where is a place you have always wanted to go to, but haven't visited yet?
• Proximity is power, put yourself in a place where you are surrounded by people that you want to be like.
• Challenge yourself, and do something that you have been wanting to do for a while.

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Show notes: JamesSwanwick.com/290

Have you ever thought about the impact your friends have made on your life? Think about your closest friends, have they impacted you positively or negatively? Can you think of specific times that they have inspired you to make positive changes in your life? If not, you may be allocating too much time to the wrong people.

Time is one of the greatest things you can give a person. It is something that is limited, and can become scarce after you take out the amount of time you sleep, eat, and work. When you have free time, are you spending it with people that teach you new things? Or challenge you to be a better individual?

On this episode of the James Swanwick show, James details the importance in picking your friends, and even moreso with your close friends. It is said that you are known for those you hang around with. Those that are close to you are the ones that will influence you largely. Pick your friends wisely, because they will determine the quality of your life.

Key Points

• It is the quality of your friends, relationships, and acquaintances, that determine the quality of your life.
• Who you hang around with effects the conversations that constantly surround you.
• • If you spend time with people who are business savvy, then your conversations will revolve around business.
  • If you are hanging out with healthy people, then you are going to have healthy conversations.
• Be choosey with whom you spend you time with.
• The top 5 people you dedicate your time to will influence your character the most.
• • Who do you spend time with?
  • Are you learning from them?
  • Do you feel good after hanging out with them?
• Proximity is power. Whoever you are close to will influence you.
• Hang out with people you want to become like.
• Hang out with people who are smarter than you, who inspire you, who challenge you.
• Put yourself in situations that make you feel uncomfortable because the people you are with are smarter than you.
• Your standard of living will change depending on who you are with.

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People all across the world have shelves and shelves of books that discuss self-help. Every years hundreds and hundreds of books are published on self-help, ranging from business topics, to weight loss, to spiritual pick me ups. Do you find yourself constantly purchasing these types of books, but never actually applying any of these tips to your life?

Think about your own life, the knowledge that you have, and what you need to do to change something in your life. Do you apply the knowledge you have to your actions? Or do you simply learn new information, and place it on the shelf?

On this episode of the James Swanwick show, James discusses the importance of taking action when it comes to self help and not just sitting by as your life goes on. Do not let your self help turn into shelf help!

Key Points

• It’s not what you don’t know, it’s what you do know that you don’t do.
• If you know what you should do / what you are supposed to do, and you don’t do it, no amount of self help / new books / new coaching will help. You will become to ‘new’ things.
• Its great to get help, read books, get coaching tips, but if you do not actually take it to heart, nothing will change.
• If you don’t take action on the things you learn, nothing will change.
• Learn how to take action, and change what needs to change.
• Do not allow self-help to turn into shelf help.
• You do the right thing by buying the new book, seeing the new coach, attending the new seminar, but if you only turn it not shelf help then you will stay the same.
• People all across the world have shelves and shelves of self help books. This is fine, just actually apply the information in the books to your life.
• Recently attended a conference in Nashville, where I learned a lot, but spent a lot of money on learning new things.
• This money is not a waste, because I will apply it to my life. If I sat back, and did not change anything, then it would be a waste.
• If you want to improve, then simply apply the knowledge you have to your life, and things will change.
• It only matters if you do the things you know.
• The best way to learn anything is to teach it.
• Learn to be a man of your word, if you say you are going to do something, do it.

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