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Daily Dose: Keep Moving Forward

 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said it best: "If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl. But whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward." Progress isn’t about how fast you’re going—it’s about refusing to stop. Whether you’re soaring toward your goals or inching forward one small step at a time, the key is to keep going. Even on the toughest days, momentum is built by staying in motion. Every step forward, no matter how small, brings you closer to your Anchor Goal and the life you’re creating. Today, ask yourself: What’s one action—big or small—that you can take to move forward? Then take it. Progress follows persistence. To your Momentum & Mastery, Spencer About Spencer Combs: Spencer Combs is a business leader and author of Momentum and Mastery: The Business Leader's Guide to Fastrack Unshakeable Profit, Productivity, and Purpose . With a passion for helping others transform their challenges into opportunities, Spencer ...

Daily Dose: It’s Not Motivation, It’s This...

Ever feel like you’ve lost motivation? Here’s the truth: You didn’t lose motivation—you lost focus. Motivation isn’t something that just disappears. It’s fueled by clarity and direction. When we lose sight of our goals or get distracted by things that don’t matter, motivation fades. The fix? Refocus. Reconnect with your Anchor Goal—the reason you started in the first place. Align your energy with what truly matters, and you’ll find the drive you thought you lost. Today, take a moment to refocus. Maybe pull out your 100 Reasons Why Worksheet and reveiw it.  What’s one thing you can zero in on to move the needle forward? Motivation will follow your clarity. To your Momentum & Mastery, Spencer About Spencer Combs: Spencer Combs is a business leader and author of Momentum and Mastery: The Business Leader's Guide to Fastrack Unshakeable Profit, Productivity, and Purpose . With a passion for helping others transform their challenges into opportunities, Spencer offers unique ins...

Daily Dose: Working Hard is Only Part of the Formula

Hard work is essential, but it’s only part of the success formula. What separates top performers is their ability to create and use a working feedback loop. Here’s why: Success isn’t a straight line. It’s a series of actions, evaluations, and adjustments. Without feedback, you risk working hard in the wrong direction. The key is to stay open to the truth—what’s working, what’s not—and make changes accordingly. Hard work fuels momentum, but smart adjustments keep you on track. Today, ask yourself: Do you have a system for honest feedback? If not, create one. If yes, use it to refine your path to success. To your Momentum & Mastery, Spencer About Spencer Combs: Spencer Combs is a business leader and author of Momentum and Mastery: The Business Leader's Guide to Fastrack Unshakeable Profit, Productivity, and Purpose . With a passion for helping others transform their challenges into opportunities, Spencer offers unique insights through his events, coaching programs, and daily text...

The Inner Critic: A Voice, Not a Truth

The inner critic is relentless. It doesn’t care how many successes you’ve had or how far you’ve come. Its job isn’t to inspire; it’s to question, doubt, and second-guess. But here’s the thing: the inner critic isn’t real. Sure, it sounds real. It’s loud, persistent, and oddly convincing. But it’s not truth—it’s just noise. And the best way to handle noise is to decide what you’ll tune into and what you’ll turn off. Why the Critic Exists The inner critic is rooted in an outdated operating system. Its code was written in the moments you failed, when others doubted you, or when society whispered that safety is better than risk. It’s not your enemy; it’s a misguided protector. It fears the unknown and wants to keep you safe. But here’s the irony: staying safe doesn’t always mean staying still. Turning Down the Volume You don’t need to fight the inner critic. Fighting it gives it power. Instead, acknowledge its presence, thank it for trying to protect you, and then choose differently. What ...

Your Daily Dose - Beyond the Commodity

 Today's dose challenges you to look beyond the surface of your business. Ask yourself the critical question: "What am I REALLY doing here?" If your answer revolves solely around providing a product or service, you might be operating at the level of a commodity. In a crowded marketplace, simply offering what everyone else does won't set you apart. True differentiation comes from identifying and solving high-value problems for your customers. What unique pain points can you alleviate? What desires can you fulfill that others can't? By focusing on providing unique and irreplaceable value, you elevate your business beyond being just another option in the sea of sameness. To your Momentum & Mastery, Spencer About Spencer Combs: Spencer Combs is a business leader and author of Momentum and Mastery: The Business Leader's Guide to Fastrack Unshakeable Profit, Productivity, and Purpose . With a passion for helping others transform their challenges into opportuniti...