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Will Bowen, International bestselling author and founder of A Complaint Free World brings you insights and interviews to more fully enjoy life

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Friday May 22, 2020

JumpStart - Helpers

Friday May 22, 2020

Mr. Rogers, my emotional idol, would often say during a time of crisis, “Look for the helpers” -- the people who are trying to build up rather than tear down.

I find it interesting that so many people will nod their heads in agreement with that statement and then one: not help, and two: criticize others who are not helping.

So my question to you is, “Are you a helper?” and before you nod your head in agreement ask yourself, “What have I done to help in the last 24 hours” (and spreading your opinions doesn’t count.)

Are you cheering for first responders?
Taking food to a shut-in?
Calling 5 old friends daily to see how they’re doing?
Offering to help someone?

If Mr. Rogers were looking for helpers, would he see you during this pandemic?

Today, let’s talk about simple ways we can help others during this pandemic.

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Thursday May 21, 2020

JumpStart - Writing

Thursday May 21, 2020

As I writer, I try to keep in mind two quotes from Ernest Hemmingway:

“The first draft of anything is s**t” and,
“All writing is rewriting.”

Writing and living have a lot in common.

The first time we try anything we usually bomb but as we attempt to improve we will tweak our efforts endlessly.
I once read an article in which a famous artist said, “The problem isn’t in starting a painting -- the problem is knowing when to stop.”

Our expectations that we’re going to be good at something the first time out are as unrealistic as the notion that we’ll ever stop improving.

Try something new, improve -- that’s life.

Consider your life to be a great literary masterpiece in progress.

I’m sure the first draft wasn’t perfect but remember that every day -- today especially, affords the opportunity for limitless rewrites.

How will you write yourself today as the starring character in a hero’s story?

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Wednesday May 20, 2020

JumpStart - Your Sweet Time

Wednesday May 20, 2020

Several studies have found that the closer we are to someone the more we trust, admire, and give that person credibility in our minds.
For example, research shows that most people feel politicians are corrupt.

However, those same people often don’t believe their own politicians are corrupt.

Human beings have a bias against people relative to their proximity to us and we need to keep that in mind because it taints our view of others.

The result is that we miss warning signals from those close to us and tend to vilify people who are distant to us.

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Tuesday May 19, 2020

JumpStart - Credibility and Proximity

Tuesday May 19, 2020

However, those same people often don’t believe their own politicians are corrupt.

Human beings have a bias against people relative to their proximity to us and we need to keep that in mind because it taints our view of others.

The result is that we miss warning signals from those close to us and tend to vilify people who are distant to us.

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Monday May 18, 2020

JumpStart - It’s All in Your Head

Monday May 18, 2020

Have you ever had an argument in your mind with someone about something?

We all do this from time to time but for many people it’s a harmful mental habit.

Mental discord can make you feel anxious, stressed, and even paranoid plus it plays out negatively in your life.

When we clean up our thinking such that our minds are filled with harmonious thoughts, we begin to see greater harmony in our lives.

This is what is meant by, “as within, so without” -- what starts in your mind becomes your reality by subtling shifting your perspective and your actions.

Today, let’s learn how to run positive narratives in our minds rather than one’s that make us feel stressed and unhappy.

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Saturday May 16, 2020

JumpStart - Your System Update

Saturday May 16, 2020

Many have described the pandemic as a time to reboot our computers.

But, if we simply reboot the computer with the same software and the same pages loaded, what we see does not change nor do our capabilities.

I recently read an article about Robert Pattison (the new Batman) being quarantined in his luxurious London apartment and he was lamenting all his devices needing system updates.

When I read this I thought, “that’s the blessing of the quarantine -- getting not only to reboot but our lives to update our Operating System.

If you’re ready for a system upgrade, let’s talk about how you can get started now!

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Friday May 15, 2020

JumpStart - Making it

Friday May 15, 2020

We are far too judgmental of our own behavior.

Whenever we do something we should not see it as an example of bad habits in control.

However, when we do something new that is good for us we accuse ourselves of “faking it until we make it.“

Get this: the moment you do something different, you are a different person – – you are making it.

Today, let’s talk about making yourself into the person you wish to become — starting now.

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Thursday May 14, 2020

JumpStart - Morning

Thursday May 14, 2020

love doing my daily LIVE JumpStarts in the morning for two reasons:

The morning is the “rudder of the day” guiding you toward whatever horizon you will end up that evening.

The morning seems to be filled with infinite opportunities and endless time.

Your life is a continuous loop but for some reason you see each morning as an awakening and each evening as a dissatisfaction.

Today, let’s learn how to change our perspective so that the entire day bears the bright promise of morning.

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Wednesday May 13, 2020

JumpStart - Being Bored

Wednesday May 13, 2020

George Carlin wondered aloud, “When was the last time you saw a kid just sitting in the yard playing with a stick?”

Good point.

We are constantly staring at screens designed to get and keep our attention and as a result, we are more stressed and anxious today than ever.

When was the last time you were bored -- simply sitting around with nothing to do?

Chances are that rarely happens and yet it’s in our inactivity that we gain clarity, inspiration, self-knowledge and focus.

This is why meditation is so beneficial because it actually pushes the mind to boredom and that’s where the magic happens.

Today, let’s explore the power of NOTHING as we make plans to be intentionally...bored.

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Tuesday May 12, 2020

JumpStart - Them

Tuesday May 12, 2020

Who is your “them?“

Don’t kid yourself – – you have one: a “them“ you oppose.

Unfortunately, it’s human nature to divide ourselves into us and them.

Republicans vilify the Democrats and the Democrats malign the Republicans.

To label others we must first label ourselves and we are far too expansive and divine to constrain with labels.

Today let’s think beyond our labels so that we no longer need someone to be in opposition to for the purposes of vindicating our own point of view.

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