{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5c8856587c19a24a0e2b4ec1/5c885676dbec6c7c425c92e2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"5. Coffee Break with Raj Jana - Put Yourself First","description":"<p><em>“Putting yourself first is not selfish Quite the opposite. You must put your health and happiness first before you can be of help to anyone else.”</em> - Simon Sinek</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With the New Year just around the corner, it’s a perfect time to reflect and think about the year ahead and get clear on what you want to leave behind.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>You got it! It’s that time for New Year’s Resolutions and goal setting!&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But goals can be hard to achieve when you lack foundations that inspire success and enable accomplishment.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode, I reflect on the key success strategies discussed by Allen Brouwer in his podcast interview.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Allen is a high performer and has achieved some incredible successes in a very short space of time. What’s fascinating about Allen’s accomplishments is they’ve been built on the back of some very powerful self-care habits.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>So in this episode, I reflect on the importance of filling yourself first - to empower yourself with the energy and mindset that enables success. I hope you hear something that helps you make 2018 a good year for you.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode I talk about:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>The power of the words - I’ll never <em>let myself</em> feel this way again. (1:16)</li><li>How accountability can be used as a tool for positive change. (2.00)</li><li>The reason the first step is the most important step. (2:40)</li><li>Why I promised to donate $500 to a cause I didn’t believe in. (4:00)</li><li>Why front-loading your day helps you be the best version of yourself. (5:33)</li><li>My two non-negotiables that set me up for a great day. (7:52)</li><li>Why Allen’s gratitude tip has made me a lot happier. (8:07)</li><li>How to get off the hamster wheel of negativity. (9:38)</li><li>My biggest takeaway from Allen. (11:19)</li><li>How I’m putting reflection on its head. (12:17)</li></ul><p><em>“Instead of thinking about where you want to be,&nbsp;</em></p><p><em>take a couple of moments to think about how far you’ve come”&nbsp;</em></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Enjoyed this reflection?&nbsp;</p><p>Make sure you listen to the full interview with Allen Brouwer:&nbsp;</p><p>[Ep. 3] From Rock-Bottom To Forbes 30 Under 30</p>","author_name":"Stay Grounded Media"}