We all carry a vision of our best selves, that future version we strive to become. But the space between who you are now and who you aspire to be can feel vast. The good news? It's a distance you can deliberately close.

As the saying goes, 'to close the distance between who you are and who you want to be requires consistent action, aligned behaviors, and the adopted characteristics of the person you’re becoming.'

Think of it like this: consistent action is the engine driving your progress, fueled by small, daily steps aligned with your goals. Aligned behaviors are your daily choices reflecting the values of your future self. And adopted characteristics involve intentionally cultivating the mindset and qualities of who you're becoming.

Start today. Identify one small action, one behavior to align, and one characteristic to cultivate. The journey to your best self begins with these deliberate steps.

Have you ever received unsolicited advice that left you questioning your dreams? Maybe a well-meaning friend expressed concern about your desire to pursue a leadership role. While their intentions are pure, fear-based advice can chip away at your confidence.

This blog post explores why unsolicited advice can be misguided and offers practical steps to chart your own course to leadership success. Learn how to silence the inner critic, develop a leadership development plan, and embrace the leader you were meant to be.

Life is full of challenges and decisions that can make us feel overwhelmed. But what if we faced these challenges with the same fearlessness as a child?

In our journey towards success, it's crucial to define our desired outcomes clearly. 🎯 Whether you're pursuing individual goals or collaborating as a team, breaking them down into their smallest parts is the key to progress. 🚀

Whether a perfectionist or “Type __”, we make things too hard for ourselves and others. Truly, and hear me on this, “Life is not that hard.” It just isn’t.

Do you know why you are doing what you are doing? Clarity is important in all areas of life, from work to relationships to personal goals. When you know why you are making a decision, it is easier to stay motivated and achieve your goals.

Boosting Confidence: 5 Key Steps for New Managers. You give off good vibes.

We often silence ourselves due to a number of reasons - doubt, cultural norms, fear, learned behaviors - yet these will not move you in the direction of your dreams. This series will cover owning and using your voice to bring your desires to pass.

Achieving your desires in life is merely a taking small actions consistently. Consider what you want to achieve, and break it down into manageable actions that you can repeat. That is how you reach your goals.

With a new year underway, you have likely imagined or set some goals that you want to achieve? Here are three tips that EddieSpeaksLove would like you to know to achieve your dreams.

1. Have a clear, inspiring, and specific vision.

2. Create quarterly goals.

3. Enlist small, positive, repeatable routines.

With last year behind you, and fully present and ready to take over the new year - what reflection have you done to make the most of the new year? Reflection is one of the most important parts of progression, and is needed more now than ever.

How do you reach the next level? The most important step is taking small actions every day. When you intentionally learn more, apply what you learn to your own life, and then teach it to others, your impact and influence increase. Now you are leveling up.

Who you desire to become, and live the life that you envision is a matter of doing what is necessary now to bring that which you envision to life. Who you become is a byproduct of the actions and behaviors that you exhibit now to achieve the life you desire.

This year has been a cluster of highs, lows, and everything in between. Let me remind you that you are closer to the finish line than you think. Here are two reminders to help you cross the line with energy and motivation.

As 2020 has been one hell of a year, the question that I have for you is “what are you celebrating?” Believe it or not, this year has presented you with small and large wins worthy of celebrating - what were they for you?

The season of appreciation and togetherness is upon us. What are you doing to show gratitude towards those in your life? Take two minutes to fill the cup of your friends, family, and loved ones with a message of inspiration, appreciation, and thanks.

When you need encouragement for all that you might be facing, find that still small fire within you and let it burn.

How can you be more productive? Whether you want to gain an hour of time for yourself, or just get the most important things done on your list, productivity makes it all possible. Here are three tips on how to do so.

How do you view this moment in your life? Your perspective will determine your outlook and the outcome. Desiring to move forward is an opportunity to see this moment as one of power, regardless of the pressure you feel it brings.

A Gallup study reported that managers account for 70 percent of the reason an employee leaves their job. Is it time for you to make a pivot in your career?