Keith JonesApril 20, 2016

My mornings almost always begin with activities that set me up for an exceptional day. The exercises include working out, reading, journaling, meditating and more. When I complete these practices, my good days are great and bad days become good “bad” days. Simply surviving isn’t good enough.It is important that I make daily progress to be a better me and get closer to my goals. When I finish up for the day, I want to be able to answer, “Yes” to the question, “Did today matter?” When I follow the Stronger Daily Rituals, the answer is always yes.

“Did today matter?”, is a question I heard from author Chris Guilliebeau during a podcast interview with Brian Johnson. I often reflect on my day to see if I completed tasks on my to do list. But I’ve never seriously considered if my efforts that day were helping me fulfill my purpose to serve others in being their best. When I apply this level of thoughtfulness to my actions, I can objectively evaluate if I am spending my time wisely or poorly. I now see how some of it has been misplaced and wasted. This can’t continue.

As I look back five years, there were times when I made the most of the day. And then there were others where I didn’t. I spent too much time watching sports on TV or surfing the Internet. There is nothing wrong with that as long as it’s balanced and the majority of my time is spent doing things that matter like serving the world better.

We are all a work in progress. I urge you to do two things to get the most out of your days. In the morning, make a declaration. Say, “I am going to make today matter.” Spend it being a better person, growing your skillset and being loving and forgiving to others. And at night before bed, ask, “Did I make today matter?” Try to answer the question yes more no. If we all can do that, we change the world.

Stronger Mindset,

Keith