Welcome to me and Tatiana's couple Q&A! This is your opportunity to get to know us on a more personal level. 

Recently we asked our social media followers to submit questions about things that they want to know about us.

A lot of these questions pertain to topics that we don't talk about on our social media platforms or YouTube channels. We're gonna get personal!

We've chosen some of these questions, at random, and will be answering them inside this blog. Let's dive in!

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We want you to get to know us better.

Tatiana and I tend to talk about more serious topics on our channels, related to business, entrepreneurship, investing, and making money. We wanted to switch things up, pull back the curtain, and give you a sneak peek into our personal lives. By nature, Tatiana and I are quite private people.

At times, the world of social media can be challenging territory to navigate. As an influencer, your online activity has a huge impact on your relationships, livelihood, and pretty much every other aspect of your life offline. This is why Tatiana and I are mindful of how much of our lives we share online. 

Despite this reality, we want you to get a better idea of who we are at our core – what makes us happy, our hobbies, interests, and personality traits, to name a few things. Here are our answers to some of our followers' questions!

What is something that you're scared of?

Stefan: There are a lot of things that I'm afraid of. The biggest one is settling. I don't want to get to the end of my life and feel like I missed out on what life has to offer. Another fear that I have is money problems.

I know what it feels like to struggle financially and that is something that I never want to experience again. That fear motivates me to take care of my finances. I'm also terrified of getting sick with cancer or heart disease. Hence why my health is my top priority in life.

Lastly, I'm afraid of losing the passion and love in my relationship with Tatiana. This is why I am always striving to be the best man that I can be. When I show up for myself, in turn, I show up for her and our relationship.

What are you focused on most in your life right now?

Tatiana: I'm focused on my relationship with Stefan. I want to learn as much as I can so that I can grow personally and be the best partner for him. I'm with Stefan for life so we want to make our relationship the best that it can possibly be.

We have an amazing relationship but there's always another level. I always want to be working towards that level. If we don't focus on deepening our connection with one another, we will end up neglecting it.

This happens in a lot of long-term relationships. I don't want us to stop making an effort. If you continue to do what you have done at the beginning of a relationship, there will be no end.

What is something that you are currently struggling with?

Stefan: I think my work consumes me too much. I love my business but there's a lot of responsibilities and stress that come with it. I am constantly inundated with new work opportunities.

While this can be great, the demands are constantly pulling me in a lot of different directions. I have to discipline myself and decide what is more important.

Sometimes this means pulling back and creating boundaries so that I'm not overworking myself like I used to. That path no longer leads to the vision that I have for myself. Creating a balance between work and life can be challenging.

What is your favorite part of your business?

Tatiana: I love creating. The ability to have an idea, to do research, take action, and see my efforts come to fruition excites me. This is why I love having a physical products business.

You don't make money in the business world unless you are adding value to others. If you want people to buy your product or service, they need to see that it's worth the money that they're spending on it.

I also love that my business affords me the freedom to grow and become more. Everything that I teach I've learned through experience. Knowing that I can help others improve their lives through my work inspires me.

Where did you and Tatiana meet and what did you do on your first date?

Stefan: We first met on the dating app, Tinder. Our first date was in Vancouver. We met up during the summertime and we went to the beach. I remember us sitting at the beach and having an incredible conversation about life and love.

What was supposed to be a random meet up ended up turning into a deep soul connection. On our first date, we knew that there was something special between us. The rest is history.

What do you love most about each other?

Stefan: I love how much Tatiana cares. She has such a big and beautiful heart. Her innate desire to give and contribute to the lives of others on a daily basis is something I admire deeply. She does so much to support me and meet my needs in our relationship.

Tatiana: The person you see on Project Life Mastery is the person who Stefan really is. What you see is what you get. He embodies his truth to the fullest. Stefan is constantly striving to grow and be the best version of himself.

He's never in his ego and is always willing to humble himself and look at things from different perspectives. I love that he is always striving to achieve life mastery. It is one of his most attractive qualities.

We hope you enjoyed our couple Q&A!

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Do you ever feel like giving up? If so, you're not alone.

Maybe you’re at a point in your life where you feel as if choosing a mediocre life would be easier. Going through the pain of disappointment and failure is a tough pill to swallow. I've been there.

Learned helplessness is a powerful psychological belief that holds people back due to repeated failures. Yes, failing sucks, but it's not the end all be all.

I’m here to tell you that giving up is not an option. There is a more empowering choice that you can make.

If you feel like giving up, don't. Just take a deep breath and keep reading!

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Giving up is easy.

When nothing is going your way it's easy to talk yourself into throwing in the towel. It's having the courage to continue when every bone in your body doesn't want to that counts most. A lot of people give up at the first sign of failure. If you haven't realized it already, failure is just a normal part of this wild ride that we call life.

I understand why so many people work hard to avoid it at all costs. It doesn't feel good. I've failed a lot, and I plan on failing a lot more in the future. The way I see it is that if you aren't failing, you aren't trying. It is only through getting knocked down and learning from the lessons that you are able to come back stronger than ever before. 

In her book, Growth Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, Carol Dweck talks about the value of learning by trial and error. She says that if we don't give ourselves permission to take miss-steps as we move towards our goals, we miss out on invaluable opportunities to learn about what works and what doesn't.

I've experienced some very dark times in my life. I'm not going to lie… there were times when I felt like giving up, but I didn't. There was always a voice inside of my head that said, “keep going.” I've learned that the only way out of darkness is to go through it. 

Whatever pain and struggle you've experienced in the past, there is no point dwelling on it today. If you are constantly looking at the rear view mirror you will never move forward in life.

Do you still feel like giving up?

You have two choices in life. You can either become consumed by your failures and be a victim of your circumstances, or you can rise up and keep pushing forward. Nobody said it was going to be easy but nothing of value ever is. Never settle in your life.

More importantly, don't ever give up on yourself. Today is a new opportunity for you to become the person that you want to be. Take a deep breath and keep going. In the words of Michael Jordan, “If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it.”

Are you ready to start climbing?

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Hey! Today I want to share a personal detail. I'm going to tell you my favorite way of making money online.

There are A LOT of ways to make money online. That's no secret. Online courses, physical products, selling on Amazon, etc. — all these methods have their own unique twists that can make you a fortune and have you living the life of your dreams.

But none of them are my favorite.

There is one online business model that stands out above the rest, in my opinion. Ready to find out WHAT my favorite way to make money online is, and WHY I think it's the best?

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Affiliate marketing is my favorite way of making money online.

I love nothing more than sharing products I've gotten benefit from, personally. Bringing you value is a great joy in my life and seeing you gain from the same things I gain from in my life is something that can only be done with affiliate marketing.

Why is affiliate marketing my favorite?

There are a few reasons. First, I don't have to create the product or service myself. It can take weeks and even a few months to create a new course. That means a lot of time and money researching, designing, developing, and everything else to make sure your product is high quality.

Plus you're spending all that time and there's still a lot of risks involved because you're not sure how well the product will do. You can do all the market research you want, but you'll never know until your product is live.

With affiliate marketing, you're not doing any of that labor. You know the product works and sells because you use it and bought it yourself! Take out as much guesswork as possible.

Second, I'm always trying to improve myself and grow my health, mindset, and business. When I benefit from something I naturally have an inclination to share it with people. I get so excited that I'm benefitting, I want to share it with you.

With affiliate marketing, I can create a commission without it costing anything extra for the customer! It's a win-win-win.

Let me explain what I mean by that.

In affiliate marketing, the customer gets the same benefit I am getting through purchasing the product. Win. The selling company gets a new customer and someone enjoying their product. Win. I get a commission by sharing the product and selling it with my affiliate link. Win.

Add it all up and you get a win-win-win!

Third, it's EASY to get started with affiliate marketing. You can join an affiliate program, get an affiliate link and share it with people. That's it!

The link tracks that the sale was referred by you. The process is automated so everyone can benefit immediately.

How am I making money online with affiliate marketing?

There are a few ways of making sure you are a successful affiliate marketer.

My favorite way of doing affiliate marketing is by creating a better offer for my audience. Since my audience is so great I want to give them an amazing discount on the product, a coupon code, etc. Something that's even better than the price they see on a sales page. Reach out to the company's affiliate program and see if that's available for you to offer.

Another way to have success in affiliate marketing is to see how can I add more value than is already provided. Can I create a free bonus that complements what people are buying? A great example is what I do with the Amazing Selling Machine. Their course is already the best out there, and then I add $15,000 worth of bonuses on top of everything to make the offer irresistible.

The key to success in business is adding more value than everyone else. When you serve others first your needs are taken care of in the process.

Finally, affiliate marketing is a great way to diversify and build multiple streams of income. You want to build a parthenon of income streams, not a one-legged stool. Affiliate marketing will get you there.

That's the key to affiliate marketing. And that's why it's my favorite way to make money online.

The main skill is to get traffic. That means creating content on Facebook, YouTube, a blog, a podcast etc. There are many ways to attract people. Pick a few and go deep with it. There are courses and training available to teach you how to do that. Once it clicks, there is no telling how far you will go.

I prefer content marketing — creating quality content for free and, again, creating massive value for people. That's why I have my blog and YouTube channel, and it's a big part of why they're so successful.

It's about building trust. Build a friendship with your audience. That way when you recommend something they're more likely to buy it from you.

I go into more depth with all of this in the video above. I also answered a bunch of questions that came in from the audience watching my live video today. Watch it to learn how to build your brand, if it's too late to start Kindle publishing, how an introvert can build a business and much more!

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Are you ready to discover how to learn anything FAST?

I recently did a live Q&A session where I answered your questions about this very topic.

Learning is the foundation of personal growth and development. I believe that it is the one habit that everyone should strive to master.

You have the ability to learn anything, and more importantly, retain anything that you want. Now is the time to transform knowledge into action.

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Learning is the foundation for growth and change.

As many of you know, I have committed my life to personal growth, for the sole purpose of actualizing my potential. I will continue to engage in this ritual every single day until I die. If you are going to invest time, money and energy into developing yourself, it makes sense that you learn how to learn better. Doing so will allow you to retain more of the information that you are consuming.

In today's information age, people are drowning in knowledge and suffering from analysis paralysis. They are learning a lot of great knowledge that has the potential to change their lives, but they aren't applying any of it. This is why learning how to learn is such a valuable skill.

The most important thing that you should ask yourself before you learn anything is, “What is the purpose of learning this?” Oftentimes, what you get from something and how motivated you are is related to your purpose. When I was in high school, I was a horrible student. I put in the effort to study now and then but I wasn't consistent with it. As a result, I didn't get good grades, nor did I even graduate. I didn't get any value from school because I didn't see the benefit of it. As a result, I wasn't motivated to learn.

However, when I was 17 years old, I had a burning desire to change my life.

At that moment in time, my biggest pain point was my lack of confidence, fears, and insecurities. I committed to doing whatever was necessary in order to change my life. Today, I am a very different person. I love to learn. I've read hundreds of books and have invested hundreds of thousands of dollars into my personal growth and development.

Before you dive into learning anything, ask yourself the following questions:

1. What will be the benefit of learning this?
2. Why do I want to learn this?
3. What is the consequence of not learning this?”

One of the reasons why people are slow learners is because they approach learning from a place of passivity. I was first introduced to the F.A.S.T. learning method by the learning expert, Jim Kwik. F.A.S.T. is an acronym that teaches you how to learn anything fast. Each letter represents a powerful reminder which, if applied, can take your learning to a whole new level.

F – Forget

Any time that you learn anything, you need to forget what you already know about it. Forget your limiting beliefs and your ego. The three most dangerous words in the human language are “I know that.” The moment that you say this, you close off your mind from learning anything.

Oftentimes, it's your preconceived notions about what you think you know that prevent you from learning more. I always consume knowledge with a beginner's mindset. Children are amazing learners because they are curious. They are willing to try anything new and aren't worried about what people think of them. That's how you need to be.

Unfortunately, as people get older, they become less coachable. You've got to be willing to go through a “suck phase.” Sure enough, you will get better and better over time. 

A – Active

Most people are passive learners. This is a problem. Research shows that we tend to lose almost 40% of new information within the first 24 hours of first reading or hearing something. This is why, when it comes to learning, you've got to be active and involved. Whatever you learn, take notes.

The actual act of writing things down improves your attention. I don't want you to waste your time. This is why you need to be more strategic about how you learn. Always take the time to reflect on what you learn and make a plan for how you are going to apply that knowledge to your life. Asking yourself questions is a powerful part of the learning process.

S – State

If I were to ask you, “Do you remember where you were on 9/11?” you would most likely be able to remember where you were and how you felt because your emotions were attached to that memory. However, if I asked you where you were on 10/11, it may not be as easy for you to recall. Information attached to emotion becomes a long-term memory.

If you aren't learning something that excites you, you won't be emotionally invested. Always make sure that you are in a positive state so that your learning gets anchored and associated with the knowledge that you are consuming. This will ensure that you are more likely to remember the knowledge and do something with it.

T – Teach

I am a big believer in teaching what I learn and sharing it with others. In my experience, it's incredibly beneficial to have a learning buddy. Mine is my fiancée, Tatiana. Whenever we learn something, we talk about it with one another. By sharing that knowledge with her, we grow as individuals and as a couple.

By teaching something to someone, you learn it twice. This is one of my #1 reasons for learning. This is why I love what I do. I think that I have the greatest job in the world because I get to share what I learn with my audience and create content with the intention of inspiring others.

Every video that I publish I personally benefit from. It allows me to integrate what I'm learning on a much deeper level and live it every single day.

Your mind is the foundation for everything that happens in your life. When you learn how to become its master instead of its slave, you are winning. There are 3 levels that comprise the mastery mentality – knowing, doing and living. Unfortunately, a lot of people get stuck at level 1, which is knowing. Knowing doesn't have value unless you are doing and living it on a consistent basis.

Level 2 is doing, which means that you are applying whatever it is that you know.

Lastly, level 3 is living, which means that you are living whatever it is that you are doing. I live what I teach people. The knowledge that I consume becomes a part of who I am. 

When you know how to learn anything FAST, you accelerate your success.

As many of you know who follow me, my ultimate mission in my work is to grow, give, and serve. A live stream has always been a great opportunity for me to take on your questions and share my knowledge. 

Are you ready for a sneak peek of my live #AskStefan Q&A?

Here are some of my answers to the questions that were asked by audience members who attended my live session. I chose a few that I believe will be of benefit to most people. 

How can I get more confident?

Confidence is an emotional state. You may not know it, but you can access this state any time that you want. Think of a time when you felt unstoppable. How did you stand? How did you move? What was the expression on your face? How were you using your voice? If you actually mimicked this state, you would start to feel confident again.

As an example, someone who is shy will usually display exaggerated physiology. They don't give good eye contact, they speak softly and they don't use their body a lot. However, if you shift this person's physiology, it will automatically change their emotional state.

What you focus on, you feel.

If you are lacking in confidence, you are focusing on the worst-case scenario situations, like why you can't do something. This will only create uncertainty. Confident people focus on the best possible scenarios. What words are you using when you talk to yourself and others? Language is connected to emotions. Your brain is like a supercomputer. Everything you say is like a command. If you say, “I can't do this” then you've installed that software into your program.

That won't serve you.

This is why I love positive affirmations. When I say them out loud, I speak with intensity and emotion because I want to condition my brain to be the best that I can be.

Is it better to focus on mastering one thing or learning multiple things at the same time?

Everyone has a different capacity of what they can learn. I'm able to do a lot more than most in terms of the number of goals that I have each year. For most people, I've found that they get overwhelmed easily. I enjoy taking on a lot because it forces me to grow in a huge way. This is what has allowed me to get to where I am today.

You need to choose what is realistic for you. I recommend starting small and focusing on one area of your life.

If you were starting a YouTube channel today, would you do anything differently?

Yes, I would have put out a lot more content from the get-go and I would have gone through a training program. I think I would have been able to grow my channel a lot faster if I had a solid strategy in place for doing so. When you are first starting a YouTube channel, it's easier because you don't have an audience yet.

Therefore, you can experiment more and put out a lot of different types of videos.

However, I can't do this anymore. I have to create content that is based on what my audience wants and what they will benefit from them the most. Sometimes I will publish a video on a topic that I love but it won't end up doing very well because I failed to take into consideration my audiences' needs, problems, and goals.

When you learn something new, should you figure out how to do it along the way or plan a lot in advance?

A little bit of both. I'm more of a fan of the mindset of ready, fire, aim versus ready, aim, fire. I see a lot of people that only aim. They wait for everything to be perfect before they take action and fire. Why not fire and learn as you go? Those are the people that get further ahead in life. Whenever I have ideas, I like to put them into action right away. 

Life is a never-ending learning process.

When you learn how to master the art of learning the right way, you accelerate your success tenfold. In the words of Jim Kwik, “If knowledge is power, learning is your superpower.” How would your life change if you were able to learn something in half the time? 

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I want to share with you the worst advice that I've ever received.

I have a feeling that some of you have either been given this advice before or have given this advice to others. 

We've all been on the receiving end of advice at some point in our lives. When you are struggling and desperate for answers, any advice can feel like good advice. Unfortunately, this is not the case.

Are you ready to learn about the one piece of advice that could have left me stuck in one place forever? What I have to say may surprise you.

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Choosing to ignore the worst advice ever saved my life.

Sometimes people give advice without thinking about the effect that it may have on others. Their intentions may be good, but they've still got their own agendas in mind. The wrong advice can lead you down an entirely wrong direction in life. Here is a story about how I came to receive the worst advice ever.

I used to be the opposite of who I am today. For those of you who don't know my story, I used to struggle with extreme shyness and social anxiety, on top of depression. I got bullied a lot, so much so that I had to move schools three times. As a result of all of these setbacks, I barely graduated high school.

My way of escaping pain was through video games and watching TV. That became my entire world. I didn't want to take responsibility for my life. It's fair to say that I was in a dark place. Thankfully, I hit my emotional threshold and decided that it was time for a massive change.

That is when I discovered the world of self-development which allowed me to realize that ANYTHING was possible. During this time, the one thing that I really wanted to work on was my social life. Unfortunately, the advice that I was consistently getting from people was to just be myself.

That ended up being the worst advice ever.

It only served to limit my true potential. If I had followed this advice, my life would have never changed. I would have continued to be a shy, depressed, and lonely person.

Research shows that painful, early experiences and definitions affect the way individuals perceive and present themselves throughout their lives. This leads them to develop an “accidental identity”, rather than a true sense of who they are. I didn't want to be known forever as the shy guy who had no friends and who could never get a girl.

In order to become more, I had to be what I was not. I knew that if I wanted to change my life, I had to level up. This meant being brutally honest with myself about how I wasn't showing up. I was forced to step outside my comfort zone and face my fears. None of that would have ever happened if I had chosen to play it safe and stay stuck in old patterns of thinking and behaving.

The best advice that I can give you is to be your best self.

You can be, do, and have anything in this world. However, in order to step into your power, you've got to be willing to let go of anything that doesn't serve your highest self. I promise that when you change, everything will change for you.

What does your best self look like? Let that version of yourself be the motivating force that drives you to level up your life.

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Hey! Today I'm very excited to offer you a FREE Amazon FBA blueprint that you can use to kickstart your Amazon business.

Amazon FBA has endless possibilities and incredible opportunity to bring you the life you've always dreamed of. Financial freedom is possible. Setting up yourself and your family financially for life is possible. The happiness you've always wanted and deserved is possible. All thanks to Amazon FBA.

I truly believe in this business model. That's why I recently took some time to answer many of the questions you have about Amazon FBA and one of the best trainings out there called Amazing Selling Machine. Let's get you on the path to success!

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It's tough for me to be a personal mentor these days. I just have too much going on in other areas of my life. That's why being able to offer you this blueprint makes me so excited! It inspires me to hop on YouTube to answer some of your questions, but it should also inspire you to use this mentoring opportunity and kickstart your Amazon business.

I think you'll find a ton of value with the questions I answered in the video above, but I also think you'll find even more value in this blueprint.

Don't Miss Out On This Amazon FBA Blueprint!

As I mentioned this Amazon FBA blueprint is completely FREE, but it won't be around long. That's why it's so important for you to take action and check it out today.

I believe in going above and beyond when I provide value. In other words, I want to provide someone with much more than what they paid for in my courses and products. That's why I believe in the Amazing Selling Machine so strongly. They genuinely want to see you succeed while selling on Amazon because they know it can be done. They want you to realize your potential, just like I do.

This free blueprint is just the latest proof that Amazing Selling Machine is here for you. It's easy to provide value when something is already free, but this blueprint truly goes above and beyond when it comes to Amazon FBA. With Amazing's Brand Builder Blueprint you will learn:

• The perfect business model and why NOW is the best time to start.
• An A to Z process for building a 7-Figure brand online.
• How to scientifically pick a product that’s a proven winner.
• The proven process they use to find the RIGHT supplier for your product.
• How to optimize and launch your product for maximum traffic and sales.
• An incredible way to scale your business the same way that 7 and 8-figure sellers scale their businesses.

Now that's a lot of value!

This is the type of training I wish I had when starting to sell on Amazon. A mentor when going through a process like this is invaluable. To offer that for free is borderline crazy. Turns out it's just as crazy NOT taking Amazing up on this offer. Kickstart your Amazon FBA business today!

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The decision making process is never easy, but it doesn't have to hold you back to the point where you can't make any decision at all.

We've all fallen into the trap of ruminating over what to do, where we end up second-guessing ourselves, even after we've made a decision. Research shows that overthinkers believe they're helping themselves by re-hashing their problems in their heads. With this mindset, even the simplest of decisions can feel like the end of the world.

Decision making comes down to taking responsibility for your life. In the words of Tony Robbins, “Your life changes the moment that you make a new, committed and congruent decision.”

Are you tired of living in a state of indecision? If so, I've got 7 ways that will empower you to make BIG decisions in your life so that you can take massive action.

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Problem-solving and decision making are critical skills for business and life.

The decisions that we make determine how we live our lives. Think about how many decisions you make every day, from the moment that you wake up, to the moment that you go to sleep.

If you want to become a successful entrepreneur or leader in any field, you need to be able to make clear, calm and rational decisions. Lynne Shaw, a business neuroscientist, says it is important that “Everyone in your team is able to make decisions quickly and skillfully…if you or your people hesitate for too long, money can be lost and morale can plummet.”

The types of decisions that we need to make vary in importance. However, every decision is associated with a consequence, whether it's positive or negative in nature. A lot of people make decisions unconsciously. As a result, they end up suffering. This is no way to live, which is why it's important to make the right choices.

Now, deciding whether or not you are going to eat an apple or an orange isn't going to drastically impact how your life. However, big decisions have the power to change your reality in a heartbeat.

If decisions are so important, then why do so many people struggle with them? Decision making comes down to making up your mind about something. Unfortunately, we live in a world where we are inundated with choices. Every aspect of our daily lives requires that we choose something. The result? A lot of people end up wasting precious time and energy worrying about making decisions, leaving them in a chronic state of indecision.

In Barry Schwartz’s book, The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less, he suggests that while choice is a vital part of autonomy and fundamental to our well-being, too much choice has a cost. Our obsession with it contributes to bad decisions, anxiety, stress, dissatisfaction, and analysis paralysis.

It's not that you don't know how to make decisions. Rather, it's that you are worried that you will make the wrong decision because there are so many choices to choose from.

This is exhausting, right? Keep in mind that no decision is ever perfect. As Pearl Zhu says: “It is often said that a wrong decision taken at the right time is better than a right decision taken at the wrong time.” If you are not taking risks that means that you are choosing to play it safe. In this space, there are very few decisions that can be made.

I'm not saying that you should rush making big decisions, but if you are obsessing about the decision making process, to the point where you aren't moving forward, then you are only procrastinating. Yes, decisions have consequences, which are sometimes unbeknownst to us at the time that we are making them. However, if you don't take a chance and try, how will you ever know?

Research confirms that the human brain is hard-wired to confirm biases, overweight the importance of recent information, and run with the herd. Just because we think something, doesn't mean that we have to believe it to be true. In order to make better decisions, we need to learn how to slow down our thought processes so that we can adequately decipher what is true or false. By getting out of our own way, we are able to take the best route possible and move into something else.

We all know that when it comes to making big decisions, being indecisive can wreak havoc on our mental and emotional state. Questions like…

• Should I move cities?

• Which job offer should I take?

• Should I get a divorce or work on my marriage?

• Should I go to university or take the entrepreneurial route?

Life is so unpredictable. We cannot ever be 100% sure that we are making the BEST decision. However, whenever I've had to make big decisions in my life, I've learned that it's helpful to go through a step-by-step decision making process. Doing so allows me to weigh the evidence, examine alternatives, and choose the best path that serves my highest self. 

Here are 7 ways that you can improve your decision making process.

1. Know What Your Values Are

I believe that we should always make decisions based on our values. When you know what is most important to you, you feel empowered to make decisions that will guide you in the right direction. Alignment is the name of the game. However, you want to determine what the hierarchy of your values are so that you know what to give priority to.

The most successful people in this world are able to make decisions quickly because they know what their values are, which ensures that they never veer far from their path. If you are struggling to make a decision about something ask yourself if the decision is aligned with your highest value. If it isn't, you will have a better understanding of where the resistance is coming from.

2. Get Clear On Your Goals

When it comes to making big decisions, you've got to be crystal clear about what you want and why you want it. What are your goals, and what is the final outcome that you desire? People get into trouble because they lose sight of the reasons why they are making a decision in the first place. If you don't know, you won't follow through and take action.

In his book, Decisions, Decisions: The Art of Effective Decision Making, David Welch explains that “People who aren't self-reflective are going to end up making bad decisions because they don't really know what they want in the first place.” When you know what your outcome is, it will direct all of your energy towards that one thing.

3. Don't Dwell On “The Perfect” Option

Despite what people may say, there are no perfect options when it comes to making decisions. How many times have you been stuck in a cycle of figuring out what the ideal decision looks like, to the point where nothing happens at all?

If we wait for the perfect decision, we will miss out on a lot of opportunities in life. The focus isn't on being perfect. Rather, it's about making progress. I'm a big believer that it's better to make any decision than no decision at all.

When it comes to making choices, it's important to realize that there is no right or wrong decision. All that we can do is make the best decision that we can, based on the information that we have. It's that simple.

4. Embrace The Possibility Of Failure 

5. Seek Help

Whenever I make important decisions in my life, I always seek out help. I believe that all of us need a support network of people in our lives that we can turn to when we are struggling to make a decision. This could be in the form of a coach, friend, mentor, advisory board or a mastermind group. The people that know and care about you will always have your best interest at heart.

Sometimes the decision making process can leave us in a state of analysis paralysis. Getting advice from others can lead you in a direction that you may not have thought about, had it not have been for their feedback. They will look at your situation with a new set of eyes and offer a fresh perspective. They will notice your blind spots, which you may not be able to see because you are so entrenched in your story.

If you decide to get advice from someone, make sure that his or her values are aligned with yours so that you aren't swayed off track. Ask for advice from the people that you respect and admire the most. This may mean that you have to financially invest in advice, but it's worth it, especially if you feel stuck making a big life decision that could transform your life.

6. Take Action 

7. Don't Look Back

Now that you've traveled through the entire decision making process, it's time to keep moving forward. Don't look back because you aren't going that way. Don't get caught in the trap of figuring out whether or not you made the right decision. Trust yourself. If you let your mind get the best of you, it will only cause you stress. When you commit to not backing out of a decision that you made, you will be happier as a result.

These steps will allow you to make more thoughtful and informed decisions that serve your highest self.

Every single day we are faced with situations in life that call upon us to make choices. Our lives are defined based on the decisions that we make, which is why it's so important that we choose wisely. Decisions that appear to be the most difficult are the ones that have the power to change our lives because they define who we are.

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My girlfriend Tatiana and I simply cannot deny this fact. Creating and building an online business changed our lives.

There are multiple areas of life. Obviously, my online business has improved my work and financial situations in ways I could never have imagined. That was to be expected.

What wasn't expected is how my online business set me on a path to finding the love of my life, improving my confidence, and helping me change the world.

Tatiana and I recently held a live stream on my YouTube channel, where we discussed how creating and building an online business changed our lives.

We had a lot of fun doing it, and I think we provided a ton of value for you. Check it out and let me know what you think!

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Creating An Online Business Changed Our Lives In More Ways Than We Thought Possible.

Tatiana and I were more than happy to let you know how an online business changed our lives during the 90-minute live stream. I would suggest watching the entire thing in the video above, but I'll share a highlight from it with you.

First of all, without my online business, my relationship with Tatiana would have never worked. Let me explain what I mean.

When Tatiana and I met, there was instant chemistry. I knew what I was looking for in a woman, and Tatiana is it. She's beautiful, driven, and wants to make an impact on the world. Once I met her I knew I had to give our relationship a chance to work.

There was only one issue. Tatiana had an extended trip scheduled to Brazil almost right after our first date. She and I both knew the chemistry was there, but we also knew that we could drift apart if she's spending a few months in Brazil and I'm in Vancouver.

That's when I decided to take action. I picked up and joined Tatiana in Brazil to make this relationship work. It may sound crazy, but I knew she was someone special so I committed to action.

None of this would have been possible if I didn't have my online business.

Thanks to Project Life Mastery, I have the luxury of being able to just pick up and go wherever I want in the world, whenever I want. I'm not chained to my 9-5 job or have to lose vacation days if I want to visit someone special to me. I am my own boss. It's one of the most freeing feelings in the world.

Being able to travel is great, but I didn't want to travel without this amazing new woman. Tatiana felt the same way, so we both decided it was time for something new. If we both had online businesses we could travel the world together.

The question was where should we turn? Enter The Amazing Selling Machine.

Tatiana and I did the course separately, but we each launched our first product around the same time. I actually had to keep up with Tatiana, so it was great that she pushed me and kept me going along the way.

ASM opened up a brand new aspect of my online business and started Tatiana on her path to financial freedom.

An online business changed our lives.

In a relationship, you're either growing together or growing apart. Thanks to ASM, we were able to grow and have success together.

The Amazing Selling Machine is real. So are the results. The reason for the video above is to show you just that and hopefully remove any doubt you may have. I've had success in this space, and so can you.

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If you want to succeed at anything in life, you need to know how to achieve your goals.

Goals give us a sense of direction and focus. Without them, we would be wandering aimlessly. If you don't have a clear understanding of where you want to go, then how do you expect to ever get there?

We all want to achieve something great in our lives, yet many of us don't know what it takes in order to reach our desired outcome. The trick is knowing how to move from wanting something to actually following through and making it happen. 

Setting goals is a good start, but it's not enough. If you don't have a plan in place for execution, you will fail.

When you look at the statistics for failure to achieve goals, the numbers are shocking. According to research by the University of Scranton, 92 percent of people that set New Year's goals never actually achieve them. Failure to achieve your goals can leave you feeling disappointed and depressed. The result? People give up.

If you want to be one of the 8% who succeeds, you need to know how to achieve your goals. Don't expect to say, “This is what I want” and have it magically come true. If you are serious about goal-setting, you need to understand that it is a process that takes time, commitment, hard work, and patience.

In the words of Brad Burden, “Winners must have two things; definite goals and a burning desire to achieve them.” Are you ready to learn what it takes to be a winner and achieve your goals? 

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How will you achieve your goals?

Before you can even think about setting or achieving your goals, you need to understand the difference between results-oriented and process-oriented goals.

Results-oriented goals are focused towards a specific result. Ultimately, a result is what you are striving for. However, if you only concern yourself with the final outcome, you are making a big mistake. Don't forget about the process that it takes in order to achieve your goals.

Process-oriented goals are small milestones that remind you that you are going in the right direction. Think of process-based goals as habits. Once you have mastered habits, then you can turn your focus towards the results that those habits are supposed to create.

I am a firm believer that, if you want to achieve your goals, you need to focus on and enjoy the process. This is my goal-setting strategy for success. In the words of Eric Thomas, “Fall in love with the process and the results will come.”

Let's explore 10 tips that will help you achieve your goals. 

1. Make A Commitment

If you want to achieve your goals, you need to first make a commitment to yourself. Look at the current state of your life and ask yourself, “What is the consequence of NOT achieving my goals?”

If there is something that is holding you back, go inward and figure out what it is. If you are waiting for the perfect moment to commit to achieving your goals, you are going to be waiting a long time.

As William James once proclaimed, “To change one's life: Start immediately. Do it flamboyantly. No exceptions.” Are you ready to go all in?

2. Aim High, But Start Small

When it comes to setting goals, it's important to aim high. Big goals are awesome, in that they inspire us to take action. However, I see a lot of people that set big goals that are too grandiose. As a result, they never get achieved.

I'm a big believer that, when it comes to setting goals, you need to start small. Sometimes when we look at the big picture, our goals can feel unattainable, which is why we need to celebrate the small milestones that we make on a daily basis.

This idea is supported by Harvard researcher Teresa Amabile who points out that the single most powerful workplace motivator is small, daily progress which has the power to ignite joy and engagement in people.

I probably have over 50 plus goals. The reason why I never get overwhelmed with the number of goals that I have is that I don't focus on all of my goals at once. I hone in on 1-2 projects at a time, and then as I grow, I celebrate my wins and slowly start taking on more goals. 

3. Determine Your Level of Desire and Belief 

Whenever you set a goal, your intention is always to change something. In order to achieve your goals, you need to have a deep-seeded desire to change throughout the entire goal-setting process. 

When you set a goal, ask yourself, “On a scale from 1-10, what is my level of desire to achieve this goal?” If your desire is a 2, then obviously you won't have the momentum that you need in order to achieve your goals. You want your desire to be in the range of 7-10.

Here's the kicker. Desire isn't enough. You also need to possess an unwavering belief in your ability to achieve your goals, which is why you also need to ask yourself, “On a scale from 1-10, what is my level of belief that I can achieve this goal?”

If you have a desire to make $10 million dollars this year, but your belief is at a 1, you are setting yourself up for failure. This is where a lot of people get stuck. They set goals, but because their desire and/or belief is not in alignment with the goal that they want to achieve, they fail.

The result? They drop into avoidance mode and forget about their goals altogether.

When you find the sweet spot, where your desire and your belief are in full alignment with your goals, you are setting yourself up for success. This goal-setting formula is what has allowed me to achieve my goals and take my life to the next level. 

4. Drop Bad Habits 

Achieving your goals is not so much about mastering the art of goal-setting, as it is about dropping the bad habits that are holding you back from success.

Our brains are hard-wired to prefer routine over something new, so when we are trying to kick a bad habit there is always some resistance. The result is that it inhibits our ability to make progress. Bring yourself back to “here and now” and stop thinking too far into the future.

Take the focus away from the goal itself and how you are going to get there and learn to fall in love with the process of who you want to become.

In the words of Leo Tolstoy, “Remember then: there is only one time that is important — Now. It is the most important time because it is the only time when we have any power.”

5. Be Consistent

To be consistent means that you commit to taking action over the long-term. It means that you are willing to go all-in and fully dedicate yourself to achieving your goals. This is what a master does. They don't get distracted by shiny objects. Rather, they are hyper-focused. Nothing stands in their way of success. If they can't find a way, they make a way.

Consistency comes down to repetition. If you want to master your life, you need to commit to repeating the same habits and rituals over and over again. One of the best ways to trick your brain into helping you achieve your goals is by consistently engaging in the habit that you want to adopt.

By working towards your goal, every day, it will be easier for your brain to convert that behavior into a habit. This is why I am such a big fan of morning rituals, as they help you make progress towards your goals by conditioning your mindset for success every day.

6. Set SMART Goals

When you set goals you have to make sure that you are achieving 80-90% of them. This is a mistake that I see a lot of people make. They set goals that are so big that they end up being impossible to achieve.

You need to phrase your goals properly, and the way that you do that is by using the S.M.A.R.T. philosophy. S.M.A.R.T. is an acronym that stands for: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely.

These types of goals will provide you with the structure and guidance that you need in order to ensure that you actually achieve what it is that you set out to do. I achieve all of the goals that I set for myself because I follow this strategy.

When it comes to reaching your goals, in her book, Succeed: How We Can Reach Our Goals, Heidi Halvorson says that “Difficult but possible is the key. That’s because more difficult goals cause you to, often unconsciously, increase your effort, focus, and commitment to the goal; persist longer; and make better use of the most effective strategies.” 

7. Find an Accountability Partner 

Achieving goals takes time, hard work, discipline, and commitment. When results don't come fast enough, a lot of people give up. Yes, it can be easy to lose your motivation in the process of achieving your goals, which is why you need to find an accountability partner. 

The American Society of Training and Development (ASTD) did a study on accountability and found that you have a 65% of completing a goal if you commit to someone. Moreover, if you have a specific accountability appointment with a person you’ve committed, you will increase your chance of success by up to 95%!

When you are accountable to someone else, it gives you the momentum that you need to keep pushing forward. Find someone who will inspire you to stop talking about achieving your goals and that will actually challenge you to take action and crush them!

8. Write Your Goals Down

The act of setting goals is great, but they become real and tangible when you actually write your goals down. Doing so forces you to really think about what it is that you want. Visualize what life would be like if you achieved your goals.

What would it feel like to achieve the success that you desire? 

Setting a goal is one thing, but oftentimes life gets in the way and we don't hold ourselves accountable for following through. Can you relate? We've all been there.

Writing down your goals also forces you to take action, especially when you read them out loud to yourself every day. They provide a benchmark that allows you to check-in with your progress so that you know how much farther you need to go in order to achieve your desired outcome.

9. Celebrate Your Milestones 

Sometimes we can get so consumed with juggling our massive to-do lists that we forget to celebrate our accomplishments. Whenever you achieve a small milestone, don't forget to celebrate yourself! This will give you the motivation that you need in order to keep moving forward to keep leveling up and achieve your next big goal.

10. Don't Give Up!

The people who always succeed in achieving their goals are the ones who never give up. If you are expecting an easy, breezy ride on the road to success, keep dreaming. Anything of value requires hard work and persistence.

Your ability to overcome the challenges that you face along the way makes accomplishing your goals all that sweeter.

The fact that you have read this entire blog shows me that you are the type of person that is committed to doing whatever it takes to achieve your goals. Someone once said, “Giving up on your goal because of one setback is like slashing your other 3 tires because you got one flat.” Follow your dreams and don't ever give up.

If you want to live a life that you love, you need to achieve your goals.

The best place to start is by following the above 1o tips. Every successful person has one thing in common – they all set goals and work extremely hard to achieve them. 

If you want to be successful, you need to drop the excuses. Stop telling yourself that you don't have time to achieve your goals. It's time to make time for the things that are most important to you. 

Are you ready to crush your goals? There is no better time than today to start.

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