Monday Morning Mojo

Many of us are hopeful for change in this new year. However, if we genuinely desire change, we have to be the agents of it. Not wishers or hopers but doers. New Year’s resolutions are often things we hope to do but rarely do we take the time to outline a plan as to how to make them happen. Let’s make 2021 a success; be agents of change. Happy New Year! Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

In this episode, Phil provides you with three questions to answer and reflect on the last 12 months. 2020 was quite a year for all of us. Take time to mentally unpack and wrap up the past year as you prepare for the new one. File your answers until mid-year 2021. We wish you a Happy New Year! Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Every year, Phil shares “The Christmas Guest” poem. It’s one of only two episodes that are repeated; however, the episodes are never replayed, always uniquely recorded. This poem takes him back to his childhood. Listen in to feel its impact on you. Happy Holidays!    Resources: “The Christmas Guest” by Helen Steiner Rice - https://bit.ly/2LYIdZ2 “The Christmas Guest” by Grandpa Jones - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iyYix9umek Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Technology and human capital investments can create big leverage opportunities.  This means that even if you can do something manually, it might not be the best way. As the new year approaches, Phil encourages us to take stock of things we should invest in to enhance our productivity and effectiveness. He concludes the episode with a challenge for 2021; be smart and grow. Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

We all make mistakes. In this episode, Phil shares a recent mistake he made that involved driving with an expired tag while on a conference call. He concludes with a challenge to change frustration into appreciation. Listen in to hear the full story. Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

It’s amazing the difference a few months can make. Change in life is constant; sometimes it’s slow and incremental while other times it can be explosive and exponential.  In this episode, Phil uses the before, during, and after stages of three common life events to help us think about change, its impact, and effect. Change is inevitable; it’s important that we adapt and move forward. Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

On this Monday of Thanksgiving week, it is a tradition that Phil shares his version of the late Furman Bisher’s “I’m Thankful.” In this episode, Phil pauses and gives thanks to all the people and things that matter most to him. As you begin this week, we challenge you to take time to think about what you’re thankful for this Thanksgiving. Resources: Furman Bisher – “I’m Thankful” -  https://bit.ly/2pLkZh2 F3 - https://f3nation.com/ Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

We have ample smart systems that can provide us with information, but the key is what we do with the information. In this episode, Phil shares three essential steps on how to unpack the information. He concludes with a real example to show why these steps are so important and challenges wealth advisors to embrace them. Resources: Ford Motor Company App - https://owner.ford.com/fordpass.html Apple - https://www.apple.com/watch/ Whop Company - https://www.whoop.com/ Nick Watney, Whop App - https://www.golfchannel.com/news/whoop-strap-key-detecting-nick-watneys-positive-test Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback Submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

There are many businesses that have thrived in 2020; however, there are numerous businesses that have struggled. Regardless of your business’s circumstance, we all need to start reimagining our business models.   What should your focus be for 2021? Listen in as Phil shares three questions to start your critical thinking process. He encourages you to take time this week to evaluate your business; 2021 is only six weeks away. Resource: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback Submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

There is angst and hesitation in our world right now; globally, we remain in a pandemic and as a country, the U.S. is navigating political and racial tensions. Many of us are concerned about what the future holds. Change brings anxiety. Most of us feel the greatest frustration when things happen to us. In this episode, Phil shares two examples of people who proactively charted their course and didn’t allow circumstances to define them. Resource: “Ulysses” by Alfred, Lord Tennyson - https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/45392/ulysses Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback Submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

The greatest teachers and leaders know that the best learning takes place when the learner is engaged and bought into the experience.  In this episode, Phil shares a recent example of how he approached teaching his daughter a skill she struggled to master. There are three important things to do when teaching; listen in to hear more. Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback Submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

In this episode, Phil shares a story about a relationship between a football coach and a café and its and impact 20 years later. There are four attitudes and behaviors to take away from this story. Listen in to hear these key takeaways as well as Phil’s challenge for the week. Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback Submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Training and learning should be a lifelong pursuit; when we are learning, we are growing. The same is true for dogs. In this episode, Phil uses his two dogs, Ellie and Bullet, to show the importance of training and the impact it can have on living a more fulfilled life. In the last three months of 2020, Phil challenges us to learn. What will you have learned between now and January 1, 2021, and how will you become a better you because of it? Resources: Scott Baldwin, Professional Breeder, Trainer, and Guide - https://morgancountycitizen.com/2018/06/28/local-outdoor-legends/ Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback Submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

In this episode, Phil shares three recent experiences/conversations that reiterated a key life lesson: do hard things, but don’t do them alone. What do group fitness workouts, managing a bank during the recession, and pine trees in an ice storm all have in common? Listen in to hear more. Resources: F3 - https://f3nation.com/ Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback Submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Self-talk is the most powerful conversation most of us ever have; we are the stories we tell ourselves. Regardless of whether it’s positive, negative, true, or false, if you hear a story long enough, it might actually become true. This week, Phil challenges us to be hypersensitive to the stories we tell ourselves. Listen in to hear how to adjust your self-talk to make it impactful. Resources: Jim Rohn quote - https://www.businessinsider.com/jim-rohn-youre-the-average-of-the-five-people-you-spend-the-most-time-with-2012-7 Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback Submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” - Henry David Thoreau Research shows it is common for multiple people to observe a situation and recount completely different versions of the same event.  Basically, our brain processes what our eyes see and constructs a creative narrative of what’s occurring. The brain prefers to work on autopilot and be efficient. Two examples of this are found in today’s common expressions of “I just want to get back to normal” or “this is the new normal.”  Change is a very real and normal part of life; we simply need to prepare our brain to be proactive. Resources: Henry David Thoreau, “It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” https://philosiblog.com/2012/02/10/its-not-what-you-look-at-that-matters-its-what-you-see/ Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback Submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

A nudge is simply a push you give or get regarding some desired goal or action. It’s usually subtle, gentle, and encouraging. In this episode, Phil shares his personal experience with a stranger turned friend giving him nudges. Time will pass regardless of our actions, productivity, or lack thereof. Don’t keep waiting. Who can you nudge today? Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback Submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

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In this episode, Phil challenges us all to slow down. He shares song lyrics and a quote that embrace this message. Sometimes we get too busy planning for the future, or we find ourselves stuck in the present wishing for something different. We have control over our outlook; make the most of today! Resources: Trace Adkins, ‘You’re Going to Miss This’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBDN8yWyNYU Thomas Rhett, ‘Be a Light’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YuWAZmD0aU C.S. Lewis: https://www.cslewis.com/us/ Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback Submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

In this episode, Phil shares six simple pleasures of the summers of his youth. He challenges us to slow down and enjoy the things that bring back sweet memories and smiles from simpler times. Share a simple pleasure or two with Phil at pbuchanan@cannonfinancial.com. But most importantly, take the time to recognize and enjoy those simple pleasures. Life is short. Resources Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback Submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com