You’re joining this chapter of Take Flight having answered two foundational questions that I brought up on our first two “TAKE FLIGHT” MMPT'S:
How do I want to live?
Who do I want to be?
You’ve answered these questions and have developed a short term (1 month, 1 quarter) or an annual goal that will address the largest obstacle that you’ve identified as the area that can have the biggest impact on your life and business. We call this a “Flight.” If you haven’t done these exercises, I advise that you go back and do them. If you do not have a “North Star” that inspires you and motivates you daily, everything that I teach and coach will be noise. You just won’t do it. Episodes #1 and #2 might be the most important of any episodes in this “Take Flight” course. Everything from here forward cascades into those 2 questions and how you identify and manage your “Flights.”
For those of you ready to move forward with your first FLIGHT, we’ve got a little prep work to do. Just like when planning a trip, you create a packing list of everything you’ll need to take to enjoy that trip to the fullest. We need to do the same as we prepare for your FLIGHT.
To “TAKE FLIGHT”, you’ll need productivity tools that are necessary to getting to where you want to go. I decided to keep it a little bit lighter today and actionable so you can be ready for what’s to come. Throughout the rest of this MMPT, I’m going to take you into the heart of my life and business and let you know what tools I use and what I see other ELPs use consistently. Over the years, I've tried everything, done a lot of research, spent money on wasted applications and have settled nicely on the following technology, apps, and software, and I've hired people to support me. So here we go.
IPhone (latest model)
- IMessage and Texting
- Camera App - you need to become a good photographer
- Music Apps
- Miscellaneous social media apps
- IBooks
- Blinkist
- Facetime/Facetime Audio
- Voice Memo app
- Zoom (virtual meeting software)
- Bank App (Chase, Venmo)
- Meditation Apps (Simple App, Mindvalley, Synctuition)
- Weather App
- Alarm
- Air Pods
- Robust Cellular Plan with best coverage
- WiFi Hotspot
Mac (Upgraded every 2-3 years)
- Financial Software (Quicken, Quickbooks)
- Itunes for Audiobooks and Podcasts
- Notes App (Evernote, Notes)
- Zoom (virtual meeting software)
- Youtube Premium
- Various self-development courses
- Amazon
- Database (Cloze)
Laptop (upgraded every 2-3 years)
- Email/Calendar/Task Suite
- Zoom (virtual meeting software)
- Microsoft Word/Microsoft Excel (Google Docs)
- Google Browser
- Dropbox (Google Docs)
- Docusign (Dotloop)
Payroll:
- Personal Assistant (if necessary)
- Accountant/Bookkeeper
- Attorney
- Coach/Fitness Trainer
- Social Media Strategist
- Virtual Assistant
- Lifestyle Photographer
- Real Estate photographers including 3D and Drone
- Additional help at managing your home
Miscellaneous:
- Hardcover Books
- Zen Den (dedicated office space at home)
- Supplies in Car (open house prep)
- Virtual Mentors
- Video Equipment
- Headphones for both laptops
- Gym Membership/Home Gym
- Work bag
If you have any questions on how to use or research any of these products, simply log onto your favorite browser, type in your search criteria and hit enter. You’ll have more information than you know what to do with. YouTube is my favorite for tutorials on how to use a particular product.
