Last week, Coach Daniel shared some brilliant advice on the power of “raising your standards” to improve your life.
That email clearly struck a chord with our readers…
Here’s just a few of the replies:
“This is a great topic and I'm interested in learning more about upgrading my standards.” – Stanton
“I want to read more on how you raised your performance to match the higher standards you set for yourself. Thanks.” – Lee
“YES YES YES! I loved this email so much, I'm bookmarking it.” – Lisa
So, as promised…
Today Daniel is taking us deeper and giving us his…
4 Steps for Upgrading Your Standards to Live Your Best Life
By Daniel Woodrum
Last week I shared with you the power of creating YOUR OWN standards.
Today I'm going to share HOW to create your own personal standards to achieve even greater success.
But first, let's briefly recap last week's article...
What are Standards:
- Standards are the system of how you live your life.
- They are the non-negotiables that shape the future of our life.
- Simply put, they are the personal rules of our life.
Why are Standards Important:
- Increase Your Confidence … because your mind rewards your consistency
- Help You Hit Goals … because consistent actions bring better results
- Simplify Decision Making … because you have rules for your life
- Allow For More Self Control … because it requires less willpower
- Attract More Great People In Your Life … because people crave consistency in others
We also discussed the importance of creating your own standards, and not copying others. That's a recipe for disaster and you'll never feel fulfilled or successful trying to live somebody else's standards.
Now let's get into the “Simple Standards System”...
And help you create a life of meaning, purpose, and personal fulfillment in 4 easy steps.
Step #1: Choose Your Standard “Quadrants”
What are the 4 most important areas of your life that you have full responsibility over?
There’s no right or wrong answer here.
These are YOUR 4 areas that mean the most to you.
Here are mine below to give you an example....
- Family - Health - Discipline - Leadership
Step #2: Create Your Mission Statement for Each Quadrant
Write out 2-3 sentence statements on why each quadrant is so important to you.
This will help you create your standards and provide more purpose behind each of the 4 areas that mean the most to you.
Here are mind below to give you an example:
Family Mission Statement: My family comes before anything else in life. They are my #1 priority and take precedence over any and everything else in this world.
Health Mission Statement: My health is the greatest asset I have that will not only influence my wealth, but has a direct impact on my family. I want to be the Gold Standard Example for my kids on what a healthy dad looks and acts like.
Discipline Mission Statement: Discipline is my greatest superpower. When I create systems that protect my time, focus and energy I am truly unstoppable and nobody can compete with me.
Leadership Mission Statement: Everything that transpires in my life is happening “For” me. I must always take full responsibility and lead by example for others. This means embracing challenges and never shying away from tough times and conversations.
Step #3: Create 3 Standards under each quadrant (for 12 total standards)
Now you are going to create 3 standards for each of your quadrants that you listed out in Step #1.
These can be habits, behaviors and/or core values.
Your standards are YOUR standards and should be what's most important to you.
Use your mission statements from above to help guide you on your standards (aka rules of life)
Here are mine as examples...
Family: 1) Tell my family I love them daily 2) Don't make non family commitments after 4pm 3) Always #TeamWoodrum
Health:
4) Exercise Daily 5) Prioritize Micro Walks 6) Limit 2 Coffees Daily
Discipline:
7) Don't Hit Snooze Button 8) Limit Social Media 30 Mins Daily 9) Follow “Big 3” Bedtime Routine
Leadership:
10) Take Extreme Ownership for Everything 11) Always Praise Others 12) Embrace Tough Conversations
Step #4: Creating Stickiness
Once you create your 12 Standards, now it’s time to make sure you execute.
I encourage you to find 3-5 people that you trust (trust tribe) and share your standards with them. Ask them to hold you extremely accountable for living by these standards.
You should also print out your standards…
And have them posted up where you can see them and be reminded of them daily.
I truly believe your standards are the key to your success.
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SO powerful — big thanks Daniel!
Fun Fact: this topic has been such a big hit Daniel has now been nicknamed “The Standard” by our clients and team members.
Anyway, all joking aside…
The process Daniel just described is truly life changing.
If you’re not achieving the kind of success or lifestyle you want…
I really hope you’ll apply this.
Success Loves Speed,
Craig | 