New Year, New Me!... How To Achieve it!

0:05Jeannette Linfoot:New Year, New Me. You are going to be bombarded with messages about how a new year brings a new you. Now, the reality is there is nothing wrong with you. You do not need to be fixed, right? However, what you can do is actually make a decision that this year is not going to be the same as last year. Or if last year was amazing, that this year is going to be even better. But it comes down to a choice. Remember, life doesn't happen to you. It happens for you. So whether it's the start of a new year, whether it's in the middle of a year, it doesn't really matter. but making a decision that you want something more, you want to build a life by design, you want to absolutely, you know, live the dreams that you have and not go to your grave with a list of big regrets.

1:09Jeannette Linfoot:And often this time of year, it's a time for reflection, it's a time for renewed energy as we go into a new year. But this can be relevant any time of year. I'm going to give you the formula as to how you can absolutely transform your life, your business, your career, your relationships by focusing on three things. That's it. Three things. So if you want more from yourself, if you want to achieve a great year, remember that a new year doesn't change you, but it's the decisions that you make that changes your situation and your circumstances. So why is this so important? Well, listen, quite honestly, we only have one life and none of us know how long that's going to be.

2:02Jeannette Linfoot:You know, depending what age you're at, you know, we don't know. It might be a long road ahead. It might be a short road ahead. But whatever it is, time is absolutely precious. We do not want to waste one solitary day, one solitary minute doing things that don't bring us joy, don't fulfil you, don't lift you up, don't allow you to fulfil your potential. because here's the reality. The reality is you can achieve absolutely anything you want in life completely. And I 100 % believe this. Now, that doesn't mean you're not going to have challenges. That doesn't mean that you're not going to fail at things.

2:45Jeannette Linfoot:That doesn't mean that you're not going to feel pain in the most extreme of situations. It doesn't mean that life will be easy. Let me you, it is not and it never will be. And neither will business or building your career or whatever is important to you. None of it is easy. So get that out of your head. But it's a choice and this is in your control. You can't control the external environment. You can't control how other people react in life, but you can choose a better life. So don't wait. If not now, when? If not you, then who? So I absolutely implore you to dig deep. Think about what you really want in this year and way beyond this year.

3:39But don't fill it with empty promises.

3:43Jeannette Linfoot:New Year's resolutions do not work. Why is it then, if it did work, that, you know, the gyms are all full in January, people are going to be fitter, healthier, happier, and then come mid-February, they're empty again, you know? So often when we set resolutions for ourselves, actually what it really is, is just a wish, a hope that life will be better, a hope that your finances will be better, a hope that your career will progress, etc. But when you resolve, a resolution is to resolve that you are absolutely focused and determined on achieving whatever it is you want to achieve. that's a resolution but a new year's resolution that really isn't backed up with significant rituals with hard action then that doesn't actually become a reality and there is no shortcut for success you know I've been in business for 30 plus years and I've been on this planet for over 50 years and what I've learned along the way is that there will always be challenges, but how you actually approach those challenges and turn them into opportunities is really the key to success.

5:06Jeannette Linfoot:So this matters so much. I'm hugely passionate about this because I see so many people with potential. You've got potential, you've got dreams, you've got hopes, but for some reason people get blocked. They can't move forward. They fall back into, you know habits that don't serve them and actually what a crying shame so you know imagine imagine if you can create that life by design that relationship you've always wanted that business you've always wanted to grow that charity you've always wanted to start or raising a family whatever it might be whatever your dreams are I'm here to tell you that you can absolutely have them But if you don't change who you're being, you're going to repeat the same this year as you did last year.

6:01And you can't build a new life with an old identity.

6:05Jeannette Linfoot:But this is the exciting part. It's all in your gift. So let's get into this. You might want to grab a pen and paper because I'm going to go through the formula that has helped me personally build my career. You know, I grew up as a very working class girl in Manchester. I didn't come from money. I came from a very loving family. But, you know, nonetheless, I worked my way up from the bottom to becoming the CEO of very large global travel businesses. You know, I've then gone on to build a multimillion pound business portfolio and helping thousands of people do the same. I've started businesses.

6:41I've scaled businesses. I've sold businesses. I've lived all over the world. Now, I'm not saying any of that to brag because at the end of the day, I'm not anything special. But it's this formula for success that I'm going to share with you now that has really helped me, you know, step up. And it's also helped me when the times have been tough because I failed a lot. Things haven't always gone right. Decisions have gone wrong. People have let me down.

7:13Jeannette Linfoot:People on the team have stolen money from me. You know, these things happen, but it's how you deal with it that actually counts. But you can achieve anything you want. You really can. So the formula for success that will make this year your year is belief plus purpose plus action equals results. So I'm going to say it again. Belief plus purpose plus action equals results. And I'm talking about sustaining those results. Not one hit wonder, not one thing that happens one day and then disappears the next. We're talking about a real monumental shift in your life, in your business, in your career. And let me tell you, you are the results of the standards that you set yourself, right?

8:07Jeannette Linfoot:It's not been done to you. Life happens for you, remember. And you can absolutely transform where you are. And if you're already in a great position, fantastic. Let's make this year even better than last year. And it's absolutely all to play for. So, as I say, I am going to take you through these three core areas. So grab a pen and paper, make some notes. If we are not connected on social media, let's get connected. You're going to find me all over social media, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, you name it. Jeanette Linfoot, two N's and two T's. And of course, with Brave Bold Brilliant, which is our business, we also have all of those resources available to you on our business pages of Brave Bold Brilliant.

8:55We have a podcast that's in the top 1.5 % of all podcasts in the world. You can get free content from all those amazing guests that I have on who share their knowledge and experience. Go to our website, brave-bold-brilliant.com. Go into the Learning Hub. There's so much there to help you because I genuinely know that my purpose in life is to help as many people as possible unlock their greatness. by being brave and bold, and then the brilliant will follow. So I genuinely, genuinely want the best for you, and I know it's all possible.

9:34Jeannette Linfoot:So, let's get connected. Follow the podcast, subscribe to the YouTube channel. It's all there for you. And of course, in this little video, what I want to do is just share with you this very simple formula. Belief plus purpose plus action. So let's take each one in turn When we talk about belief You know, this is about your mindset, right? It's about how you feel about you It is always an inside job It doesn't matter what age you are It doesn't matter what industry you're in It doesn't matter whether you're in the corporate world Whether you're a business owner Whether you're a sole opener Whether you're in the arts or music It's always an inside job We have to play.

10:21Jeannette Linfoot:We win the inner game first, not the external game. And this is where a lot of people, I think, get confused because they try to respond to the external all of the time. We can't control that, but we can control the inner game. So belief, belief in yourself. Now, a lot of this actually starts not just with a growth mindset. And of course, that's great, But it's our physiology, right? So energy and where focus goes, energy flows. So get yourself moving. You know, the energy that you bring to a scenario, getting regular exercise, working on your mindset, working on your personal development every single day, you know, action, movement.

11:07that really means that you're setting yourself up to be in state to be in a belief state this is the

11:16Jeannette Linfoot:first thing and then what are you going to focus on right again you know whatever you focus on is really where your energy you know and your physiology or physiology is your body and your energy that you put into something whatever you focus on is where your energy is going to flow So what are you focusing on? Are you focusing on the right things? Are you focusing on the, you know, the amazing life that you want to create for yourself? Are you focusing on driving the growth in your business or building an amazing team? What are you focusing on? Or are you focusing on all the things that have gone wrong, relationships that haven't worked out, external environment that's really tough?

11:59Because whatever you focus on is what you are going to actually encounter. And then most importantly, what's the meaning that you give? So when something happens, what meaning do you give that?

12:12Jeannette Linfoot:What kind of language do you actually bring into your everyday? All of this is absolutely linked to your belief system and who you are as a person. And then let's talk about stories, right? What story have you been telling yourself or multiple stories over the years? And this is linked to your identity. Again, you know, linked to your belief. You know, is the story that you tell yourself that you're an amazing business person, that you can absolutely achieve anything, that you can go out into the world and create opportunities wherever they may be? Or is your story maybe that you're not good enough or you don't belong or maybe haven't got the skills or the experience or the world conspires against you?

13:00Jeannette Linfoot:Why is it always me? What's the story that you tell yourself? Because that is a choice. And very often the stories that we tell ourselves are deep-rooted in our childhood or in an earlier event that may have happened. And then we've told ourselves that story so often that it becomes part of our identity. How many people have done that? I know I have done that over the years. Well, it's time for you to tell yourself a different story. Whatever that story might be for you, it's around positivity, growth, excitement, opportunity, that you are good enough. You have absolutely all the resources, everything you need at your fingertips to make a difference.

13:44Jeannette Linfoot:And then, of course, what can always help when we're working on our belief is looking for the proof. You know, you will have achieved so many things in your life. There could be big things, it could be small things, it could be things every single day, you know, but there's lots of evidence. We're fortunate to be alive, right, and to be on this planet, never mind. But when you look at your life, you will have lots of evidence around you. And when you actually can prove to yourself, that really helps with the whole system of belief. So that's the belief part. I know I have counted through a lot there, but I wanted to be able to give you as much value as possible.

14:26Jeannette Linfoot:Because as I say, this year, you have a choice to make this your best year ever. And I know you can do it. So let's get to the second part of the formula for success. Purpose. what's your reason why are you clear on why you exist why you get out of bed in the morning what drives you forward what motivates you and again some people like when I work with people one-to-one I spend a lot of time and this could be at an executive level it could be with entrepreneurs or business founders people that really want to go places and it's surprising how often, people don't really always know what their purpose is, what they really genuinely want.

15:09So I would encourage you to get super clear on your purpose and, you know, don't settle.

15:18Jeannette Linfoot:Be like that kid at Christmas that's just wishing for all of these things in their life. You know, think big, visualise what that looks like, make it a reality, use language where it's already done. Whatever you want in life, whether it's building your business, whether it's a loving relationship, whether it's travelling the world, whether it's having a family, whether it's giving back and contributing to society, whatever it may be, have a clear purpose. You know, and there's a great book actually by Simon Sinek, which is called Start With Why, and it's fantastic. And that's really linked to this concept of knowing what you want in life, being super clear, make it compelling, make it exciting, because the more compelling that that purpose is, the more you can absolutely touch and feel it, and you know, you know then that actually it's going to happen, but don't get too worried about the how, and often this is what happens, people get stuck, they get stuck on the how, how are they going to make it work?

16:27Don't worry about that, that will figure itself out as you take action, which is the third part of the formula for success, but actually when you have a compelling vision, it's something you're so excited about, you can't wait to get out of bed in the morning to work on your purpose and achieve your dreams, who are you going to help? What life are you going to have? So exciting, this is all in your control, How cool is that? So have a compelling purpose and be very intentional. Be very intentional

17:00Jeannette Linfoot:with how you use your time and who you spend it with. Because at the end of the day, if you surround yourself with people that are going to inspire, lift you up, support you, call you out actually, keep you accountable when maybe you're getting off track, that is very different than surrounding yourself with people who maybe do not support you on your journey, are quite negative, maybe put doubt in your mind. You know, those kind of people can really sap your energy. But it's your choice who you spend time with. No one else's. So be very intentional. In the same way as you're creating a life by design, you create the people who are on that journey with you?

17:49Jeannette Linfoot:Who do you want around you? And choose people that are, you know, maybe they're a good two, three, four, five steps ahead of you there to support and motivate and show you the path. Learn from other people's mistakes. You know, I always say, actually, don't learn from by making your own mistakes. Learn from the mistakes that I've made that I can pass on to you as a business mentor or through our Rise Academy, which is built on 30 plus years of grounded business experience that's going to catapult you forward. So choose the right people in your life and it is a choice. So let's get to the final part of the formula for success.

18:30Remember, belief plus purpose plus action equals results. Action.

18:37Jeannette Linfoot:You've got to put the work in. There aren't any shortcuts, You know, and it's painful. It takes time. Things won't always go right. You won't get immediate results. Instant gratification. It doesn't happen. It's delayed gratification that actually means when you're putting in the consistent action, that's when you are moving forward. You're making progress. And as human beings, it's not what we get that gives us joy. It's who we become on the journey. Right. But action. And again, if you have that compelling purpose, that reason why, when the times get tough, when you don't feel like putting the work and when you don't feel like going to the gym when it's cold and rainy outside, when you don't feel like picking up the phone to make yet again another sales call to be, you know, to get the no and not a yes.

19:34Jeannette Linfoot:When you don't feel like it, actually, those are the times that really count. But motivation will only get you so far, right? The thing is about motivation is it's overrated. You will run out of motivation, but it's habits, boundaries and consistent action that's going to lead to those results. And quite frankly, it's very simple. if you want success, raise your standards, do the work. So we're talking here about putting in consistent habits and daily discipline. Remember the power of 1%. We've talked about incremental gains and compounding results, all those tiny little things you might not see an immediate impact, but over time they all add up.

20:27Jeannette Linfoot:And if you did just 1 % better every single day, by the end of the year, you'll be 37 times better. Just 1%. That's all you need to do. But be consistent. Build great habits into your life. And the other thing about habits and, you know, consistent action is, you know, discipline. People think discipline is about pushing through. It's about smashing down the wall. It's about grafting hard. And yes, of course, you're going to need to put the hard work in. But actually, the smart thing to do is to remove, create the right environment, remove any barriers, any blockers. You know, if you want to eat healthy, remove all of the crap out of your fridge.

21:16If you want to, you know, build your body and be strong

21:20Jeannette Linfoot:and physically fit, make sure that your gym gear is by the bed. So when you wake up in the morning, and the first thing you do is put it on. If you want to have a really focused business growth phase, make sure you declutter your office, your desk, you remove distractions so you can focus on what you need to do. Your environment is very, very important when it comes to creating habits because it reduces friction. And that's what we want to do. We want to make these daily habits easy to achieve so that consistently, when it is tough, actually it's you know you're still able to continue because motivation will only get you so far and remember you know it's the structure the discipline all these things that seem sound quite boring right but that is really where results come if you think about elite athletes they put the reps in you know they build a body not just from going to the gym once it's repeated repeated repeated ways to build the muscle build the strength it's the same with your mind it's the same with anything that you want to achieve in life.

22:25And remember, you are rewarded in public

22:29Jeannette Linfoot:for what you do in private. So when no one's watching, the fact that you show up, you do the work, you take the consistent action, even when you don't feel like it, that's when you're going to absolutely create an extraordinary life for yourself and your loved ones. So, you know, all I would say to you is life is too short and remember you know don't be a busy fool busy is not the same as progress you know busyness often becomes a comfort zone right so when we're talking about action we are talking about absolute clarity linked to your purpose linked to your self-belief that actually means that you are focusing on the right things rather than just getting burnt out exhausted.

23:17So real change requires structure, not willpower. So let me just very quickly recap. This year is your year, if you choose it. If you choose it. And I know you can, and I know you will. So the formula for success, belief plus purpose plus action equals results. And this is exactly why we have created Rise Academy. Rise Academy is the leadership programme that is going to catapult you forward. It's based on 30 plus years of experience, a lived experience in business and in life that actually works. It's not theory. This is for leaders that want real impact. and it's based on 12 modules, deep dive content, fully digital so you can access it anywhere in the world.

24:17Every module has a workbook, an immersive video, a business toolkit with over 120 guides, assets, structures, examples, case studies that you can implement straight away today in your business, in your life. So if you want to step up, take the action, get yourself on Rise Academy. Or if you want your team to be better, get them on Rise Academy.

24:47Jeannette Linfoot:And the great thing is we have made it lifetime access. So you never, ever have to go to any other leadership programme ever again. You can revisit Rise Academy as many times as you want. and we're constantly updating all of the content. It is the go-to leadership development programme. So get yourself on Rise Academy and remember this formula for success, believe plus purpose plus action, is absolutely embedded into that programme for you because I know it works. So whatever you're doing, remember this is your year. Go out, grab it. There are no restrictions to your growth. and yeah, let's just smash it.