Is it possible to experience your goals the moment you imagine them? Can you decrease the gap between dreaming and doing and therefore make your goals unhackable?

 

Just like phones and computers get hacked, people get hacked too.  Your body is comprised of systems. Your brain is like a computer. As a result, you get hacked. Often! The majority of people agree that other people and things often gain unauthorized access of their ideas, dreams, and goals.

THE PROBLEM = We serve thousands of clients from dozens of countries. But, several years ago, we noticed a disturbing trend. Although many of these clients began with the best intentions and the clearest directions, somewhere along the way they got sidelined and sabotaged. Somewhere between ideation and implementation, they got hacked.

THE SOLUTION = This bugged me. I knew I couldn’t rest until I found out why. So, I set out on a mission to identify the problem and then hopefully a solution. Then, I unpacked the elements of my own idea achievement. I also took a deep dive into neurobiology, productivity, high performance, success science, technology, and many other disciplines.

THE PARADIGM = In the process, I discovered what I call the Elixir Project Paradigm. It includes Idea, Focus, Flow. These 3 components—Flawless Idea Anatomy, Deliberate Magnetic Focus and Optimal Human Performance—are the essence of Unhackability.

 

Step #1 – IDEA: Flawless Idea Anatomy

Using Idea Anatomy, integrate the perfect idea into your work and life
Ideas don’t change the world—perfect ideas do. Although everyone inherently knows not all ideas are created equal, only a small minority understand the specific components that make up flawless “idea anatomy.” You can architect and integrate the perfect idea for your work and life.

• Dissect the 4 components essential for Flawless Ideas
• Overcome the 2 common obstacles that sabotage and stagnate Idea Success
• Leverage the Universal Laws that govern Idea Creation

Step #2 – FOCUS: Deliberate Magnetic Focus 

Tap into your Superhuman Ability to Focus
Don’t believe the hype. And don’t focus on attracting into your life what you want. Instead, focus on what’s already all around you. Instead, open your mind’s eye and you’ll see everything you need to implement your idea.

• Unpack Focus Framework and how it shapes your identity, inputs, and outputs
• Uncover the 3 Focus Filters and how you can integrate these weapons into your arsenal
• Unlearn the 3 Focus Flaws that drastically weaken your results.

Step #3 – FLOW: Optimal Human Performance

Architect FLOW and silence your inner critic.
Go on the offense by changing the rules of the game and embrace FLOW as a way of life. Up until now, most people settled for working harder or smarter. But, what if you could achieve more by working less—like 500%? FLOW is possible for everyone, at anytime, in any place, pending the right conditions.

• Discover the 8 characteristics of Flow and why they’re essential for optimal performance
• Develop customized FLOW triggers and integrate them into your daily life
• Determine your personal FLOW channel and how to remain deeply dialed in

Meet Wendy Gentry, an Unhackable Woman

Wendy Gentry is just one of the hundreds of people who have gone through the Elixir Project Experience. I saw so many amazing updates about her becoming Unhackable and achieving her goals (see the post below). I knew I had to interview her on the podcast below AND on this special unedited facebook live video.

 

In today’s podcast I share the 3 steps to keep your goals from getting hacked. (Listen to this episode via itunes, audioboom, or stitcher).

 

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The Unhackability Assessment© is the first step for helping you discover how to:

• Identify areas where you’re getting hacked
• Leverage your unique strengths
• Implement your best ideas
• Tap into your your hidden ability for superhuman focus
• Become 500% more productive in work and life

In a society of increasing distractions, Unhackability is the new secret weapon of super achievers.

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“The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire.”

Visibility?

What would you give in exchange for more of it? Your reputation? Bank account? Friends or family? Your soul?

The quality of your soul is much more valuable than the quantity of your followers.

Your book, brand, and business doesn’t need more visibility. Rather, it needs more vision. When we lose our way—which we all do—we’re tempted to go after a quick fix…visibility. However, in these moments, what we truly need is something else…vision.

Vision over Visibility!

Bono, frontman for the band U2, tells his faith journey in a song called Moment of Surrender. Recently, my friend Chet Scott founder of Built to Lead, turned me on to the song and the meaning behind it. In the song he says:

At the moment of surrender. Of vision over visibility

Bono had a choice between vision OR visibility. Early in his career Bono chose vision over visibility. Let’s be honest. Most rock stars would do anything for more friends, fans, followers, and finances. The reality?  They “sell out.”

Ready for some more honesty? We’re not that different. Are we? As bloggers, authors, speakers, coaches, entrepreneurs, and humans…we have this same choice every single day of our lives.

In today’s podcast episode I share a proven strategy to help speakers, coaches, and authors regain their vision. (Listen to this episode via itunes, audioboom, or stitcher)

 

Vision.

“When we lose our way, it’s because we’ve lost our why.” —Gail Hyatt

We may start out incredibly clear, but then life happens. You get that call. Or that email shows up in your inbox. Or your proposal gets rejected. And in a matter of minutes, your vision suffers.

I call this a hack. Just like phones and computers get hacked, people do too. I call it a hack attack, and losing your vision is just 1 of the 8 negative results of getting hacked.

 

 

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The Problem with Outliers

Too many times we pay attention to obscure examples of success.

We obsess about the exceptions, the outliers, and the one-offs.

But patterning yourself after these people is a recipe for regret. If you want to tilt the odds in your favor pay attention to these 10 Trends instead.

The best part is anyone can do them. Ironically, that’s also the problem. Because they’re available to any of us at anytime, these 10 Trends are underrated. As a result, hardly anyone implements them—except these Rockstars. They found a way…and now you can too.

 

The Solution with Rockstars

1. Brian Wagner = Relentless Serving

2. Laura Harris = Pure Courage

3. Shanda Heilman = Unwavering Resourcefulness

4. Laura Diehl = Authentic Compassion

5. Chris McClure / Mark Williams = Imperfect Action

6. Renee Vidor = Savvy Integration

7. Pat Gano / Erica Foster = Generational Collaboration

8. Jim Akers = Systematic Storytelling

9. Stuart Lamont = Methodical Preparation

10. Merrilyn Hughes = Committed Victor

Each of these Rockstars are part of the Igniting Souls Tribe. This unhackable community is comprised of our clients. One recent member said this about the Tribe:

I just wanted to take a minute and share with everyone how unique I have found this tribe to be. I am a part of six groups…three are free and three I pay between $20 and $30 per month to participate. Some of the groups have more members than Igniting Souls, but they all fail miserably in the area of support and interaction.

 

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It’s been said that you should be choosier about picking a business partner than even picking a spouse. While I don’t necessarily agree with that I do know that business partnerships often begin on a napkin at a restaurant and end with a judge in a courtroom.

 

Choosing the right business partner is incredibly important. It can sink your future or solidify your present. In today’s episode I share how to pick an UNHACKABLE business partner.

U = Unique
N = Noble
H = Happy
A = Adept
C = Collaborative
K = Keen
A = Achiever
B = Believable
L = Learner
E = Electric

For additional content have you and your current or future business partner take the FREE Unhackability Assessment.

 

Or watch the FREE Unhackability webinar.

 

 

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Although they literally fill stadiums today, in 2011 Twenty-One Pilots traveled to their first show outside their city. Guess how many people came to this unimpressive basement to hear them perform? Twelve people!

If you watch the clip from that show (see above), you’ll realize that Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun didn’t hold back. In fact, when playing in front of 12,000 people they embodied the same enthusiasm. And at the Grammy’s—the television season’s most-watched entertainment telecast—in front of more than 20 million viewers on February 12^th, 2017 they embodied the same enthusiasm. (By the way, they WON!)

The Secret is Enthusiasm

Enthusiasm isn’t a result of being on a bigger stage. Enthusiasm is what gets you on a bigger stage. Enthusiasm is the cause and not the effect. It’s the root, not the result. If you can’t get excited in front of 12 people then 12 thousand or 12 million aren’t going to do it for you either.

Enthusiasm literally means “God within” or “possessed by God.” It’s a rare quality today because it takes perseverance, stamina, and discipline.

Too many artists, authors, leaders, and entrepreneurs get “hacked” when their outward circumstances don’t match their internal vision. They throw in the towel or give up. They settle for being unenthusiastic. Success doesn’t mean not ever failing. Success means not ever quitting, even when you only have 12 people at your gig.

 

I used the word hacked for a reason. Just like phones and computers get hacked, people get hacked too.
Here’s what I mean.

Ever have an amazing idea?
If you’re like most people then you started out excited, ready to implement that idea.
But then something happened. Chances are you and your dream got sidelined somewhere along the way.

Maybe you just got distracted or lost focus?
If you’ve experienced this, then you’re not alone.

And unless you find a solution then you’re destined to repeat the same pattern.
You’ll stay stuck and frustrated. You’ll lose enthusiasm and get hacked. 

Are you getting hacked? Take the FREE Unhackability Assessment below.

Are distractions holding you back? Take the FREE assessment and discover the truth about yourself. If you’re ready to become unhackable, check out the FREE training.   

Ever have an amazing idea?

If you’re like most people then you started out excited, ready to implement that idea. But then something happened. Chances are you and your dream got sidelined or sabotaged somewhere along the way.

Maybe you attributed your lack of implementation to distractions or loss of focus? The brutal truth is:

YOU got hacked.

 

Humans getting hacked? Sounds mighty similar to a sci-fi movie—except that it’s not. Hacking is when something gets unauthorized access to a system or computer.

Good thing humans aren’t systems or computers—except that we are.

Think back to your younger years and you’ll remember our bodies are made up of systems…(circulatory system, reproductive system, etc.). And many scientists refer to our brains as sophisticated types of computers.

Science fiction is converging with science fact and the majority of us are ill-equipped to successfully navigate this over-stimulated new world.

HOW WE’RE GETTING HACKED

Although distractions come in many forms, here are 6 ways our brains are getting hacked:

(1) SMART PHONES ARE HACKING US

According to a study conducted by the research firm Dscout, on average people touch their phones 2,617 times a day. (Heavy users do 5,427 touches.)

The average person spends a total of five hours a day browsing the web and using apps. This equates to around a third of the time a person is awake, and is twice as often as many people realize.

Researchers also found smartphone use was typically confined to short bursts, with more than half of uses lasting less than 30 seconds. This means that people experience “distracted work” far more regularly than what Georgetown University Professor Cal Newport calls “deep work.”

(2) MULTI-TASKING IS HACKING US

Multi-tasking is a myth. The brain can only do 1 cognitive activity at a time. This phenomenon, more properly understood as switch-tasking, decreases productivity by up to 40%.

According to Forbes: “Researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry at the University of London studied 1,100 workers at a British company and found that multitasking with electronic media caused a greater decrease in IQ than smoking pot.”

In a 2009 paper titled “Why Is It So Hard to Do My Work?” from Sophie Leroy, a business-school professor at the University of Minnesota reveals that multi-tasking literally produces “attention residue” or the inability to transition tasks effectively. This in turn saps mental energy, ruins concentration, and reduces overall productivity.

(3) VIDEO GAMES ARE HACKING US

According to The Entertainment Software Association annual report Americans spent $23.5 billion on video games in 2015.

(4) STREAMING VIDEOS ARE HACKING US

According to Reel In Reel, 11 billion hours is spent watching videos on Netflix every month.

(5) ADVERTISEMENTS ARE HACKING US

According to an article in the NY Times, the average person sees 5,000 ads a day.

(6) DECISION FATIGUE IS HACKING US

Researchers at Cornell University discovered that the average person makes 226.7 food decisions a day. (Perhaps this is why influencers like Mark Zuckerberg and Barak Obama choose NOT to be hacked and pre-decide what to wear.)

OUR DREAMS ARE GETTING HACKED

Who’s the next hack victim?

Aspiring authors are getting hacked. According to USA Today, 82% of the population dreams of writing a book. In reality, less than 1% ever do.

Ph.D.students are getting hacked. ABD stands for “all but dissertation,” a description of a student who has finished coursework and passed comprehensive exams, but has yet to complete and defend the doctoral thesis. Today, the Ph.D. Completion Project estimates that the ten-year completion rate is barely over 50%.

You’re getting hacked. Rich or poor, ignorant or educated, if you’re breathing then you’re in danger of being hacked. We all have ideas, goals, and dreams, but unfortunately most of us never implement them. And unless you find a solution then you’re destined to repeat the same pattern. You’ll stay stuck and frustrated unless you discover how to become unhackable.

HOW TO BECOME UNHACKABLE

In a society of increasing distractions, Unhackability© is the new secret weapon of super achievers in every field. Unhackability centers on 3 components: Idea | Focus| Flow

IDEA: Flawless Idea Anatomy

FOCUS: Deliberate Magnetic Focus

FLOW: Optimal Human Performance

Unhackability is quickly becoming the defining characteristic of the highest performing leaders and teams—those able to cut through the noise of life and close the gap between ideation and implementation. All others get hacked, experience frustration and stagnation, and suffer from irrelevance.

In a world where everyone is connected, anyone can be hacked. The only remaining question is will you?

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If you’re ready to become unhackable, check out the FREE training.