Yesterday, I was at a theme park and saw a man pick gum off a sidewalk. When someone sees trash, they immediately clean it up. Why? Because if they don't, when people see trash, they are more inclined to throw trash down too. You and I have the power to create a global movement. It's the little "trash" and negativity that we throw around. It builds and builds and creates destruction. Before you leave the negativity, realize that stuff adds up to a habit. Instead, take the extra time to clean it up.

Yesterday we were in a huge line and everyone was frustrated. Then a security guard started a clap and completely changed the entire attitude of the crowd. It only takes a spark to get a crowd growing. You don't need some massive shift to make change. Join other igniters at the Igniting Souls Conference. Go to https://www.ignitingsoulsconference.com.

I am supposed to be at the happiest place on earth. But the happiest place on earth actually isn't a place. It's a space we create for ourselves. It's not about the location. It's about your mental space and your attitude. To find out more about how to create that space wherever you go, go to https://www.deeperpathbook.com

My favorite book talks about King David. He knew at a young age that he was going to be king. You may know that God has given you a position of influence. But many of us are royalty on the run. They know they are destined for greatness, but they are impatient. What do you do in the waiting time? Run toward God and character development. God has not forgotten you. Don't give up. Promotion will come. For more on walking in your true identity, go to https://www.yoursecretname.com.

Don't ask yourself how you can make more money. Instead, ask yourself who you can be a hero to. When you do that, you create value for other people. When you do that, you create income and impact for other people and yourself.

Behind me is a class of fourth graders doing science in the field. I love the fact that they are outside of the classroom today. Theory is fantastic, but sometimes we need to get out of the classroom and into the action. What lessons have you learned outside of the classroom?

The average person thinks 60-70,000 thoughts a day. Only 10% of those thoughts are brand new. Most of us are going through on autopilot. You can inject novelty by doing something you normally don't do. To find out more, go to https://www.ignitingsoulsconference.com

I love before and after stories. Three years ago, Chris McClure was trying to shift gears from full-time ministry and start a business. Recently, he launched his book, The Way To Greatness: The 5 Continued Choices That Lead To the Great Life. He's now building courses, coaching and launching a membership community. Find out more about Chris and his journey at https://www.leadlifebig.com. If you're through something hard, remember that this is part of the transformation journey. If you need help with your story, go to https://www.karyoberbrunner.com/book and get the free masterclass.

How to lose weight, overcome food and sugar addictions, reduce medications, and increase energy. Join Dr. Pat Luse and I as we do live Q and A. No question is off limits.

A lot of you should be live streaming what you're doing. We started live streaming Igniting Souls Fellowship three years ago. It has grown our business dramatically. It's a great way for people to experience and sample what you're doing.

Rather than striving to tickle the ears of your audience, I think the world wants raw, real truth and authenticity. Share value. Share your heart.

Sometimes it's the smallest thing that stops someone's progress and immediately they throw in the towel. While other people push through insurmountable obstacles.  How is that? It is a mindset difference. Start a project knowing that obstacles will come so you're not surprised when they do. Then find a way. Don't quit.  To find out more on this, join us at Igniting Souls Conference - https://www.ignitingsoulsconference.com.

What kind of leader are you? Do you command and control or engage and empower?  To engage your team, give your team ownership of a project and trust them with it. If you don't do this, you are the bottleneck to growth. Someone trusted you with leadership. Now you need to trust others on your team.

There's a cost to everything in life. So if someone asks you the question, what is your product or service going to cost me, you might want to ask them to consider the cost if they do not get it. If you guarantee your product or service, the cost of acting is actually nothing — no risk. But the cost of not acting is massive — to stay exactly the same. For more information on this topic, get your free book at https://www.dayjobtodreamjob.com

Have you ever met someone who doesn't trust other people or someone who trusts everyone? The way you answer that question affects everything: your income, your friends and relationships. There was a time in my life when I didn't trust anyone. As kids, we actually learn not to trust. Instead making people prove they are worthy of your trust, try giving them the benefit of the doubt until they prove that you shouldn't trust them.

If you've been living at all, people are going to misunderstand you. You can respond with anger or frustration, but that often makes it worse. Recently, I took some big risks and shared some things that I knew people would misunderstand. But I decided it was worth it. Our goal is not to be held back by what we think other people's reactions will be. If you're hiding out, you can still be criticized, so you might as well jump in. Remember that other people's responses say more about them than they say about you. So respond with grace and kindness. Find out more on this at https://www.ignitingsoulsconference.com - a community of grace givers and action takers.

My friend Dr. Pat Luse explains how each of the seven systems in our bodies are connected. If you want to lose weight, you can't just look at one system, you have to look at all seven of them.

A lot of people say they're coaches, but in reality they're just cheerleaders. We all need truthtellers in our lives. A true coach is going to call you out,not just encourage you. If you struggle with being a cheerleader instead of a coach,consider pushing yourself more and pull from that grit for your clients.

I write to understand life — to process my thoughts. It's the writing process that helps me make sense of what happens in my life. It does take a while. But afterward I have more clarity and can help more people. Write for yourself and let the world peek in. Get some tools at https://www.mybookhook.com and https://www.mybookblueprint.com

My friend Dr. Pat Luse, who wrote the 7 System Plan, says most dieting is focused on calorie intake while ignoring the other systems in our body. We need to have all of our seven systems optimized in order to lose weight, sleep better, improve our stamina and more. To find out more on this, join me at Dr. Luse on a live training, Thursday, September 5th at 1 pm ET: How the 7 Systems of Your Body Work Together and How To Optimize Them To register, go to https://karyoberbrunner.com/7systems

The other day I heard an author complaining about no one interacting with her posts about her book. Sometimes we can be too deep for social media. Know the platform and the audience. Understand the context. If you need help in this area, join us at Igniting Souls Conference (https://www.ignitingsoulsconference.com).

I spent most of the day writing a very vulnerable post about my most recent addiction. I have gotten a ton of responses, but the ones I love the most are the ones where people are telling me how much they needed to hear this. Remember that we all have a story to tell. When we hide that, we are keeping other people from experiencing their own liberation. You have overcome for a reason. Step into the light. If this resonates with you, consider joining us at Igniting Souls Conference, https://www.ignitingsoulsconference.com.

My son came home recently telling me about some great insights he learned from J.D. Bergman like "If you check the world more than you check the word, your life is going to be pretty tough." Even though I didn't really know J.D., I messaged him to thank him. Now we're enjoying breakfast together. To get more inspirational messages from J.D., go to inteamnow.com.

I'd like to introduce you to one of my favorite couples: Pat and Pete Gano. They gave me the gift of belief. Pat published her book, The Language of Heaven at the age of 83. And they are not stopping. They've been married 56 years and are still having a ball. Why? Because the believe that life gets better and that hard things are often actually gifts. If you have a book inside of you, join us at https://www.authoracademyelite.com.

So many times people do things backwards. People often try to get their client first. Instead pick the date first. It creates urgency and reality. For more info on this topic, go to https://www.ignitingsoulsconference.com.

I think we all have a tempo to life — some fast, some slow — whether the speed of trust or productivity. When you're aware of your speed, you attract other people like you. Identify your own pace and your speed. To find out more about self awareness, go to https://www.yoursecretname.com.

Life can be a prison, even for a Christian without purpose. In her book Passport to Purpose, Carol, a member of the Fire Ring Mastermind, helps people figure out their purpose in the context of the great commission. To find out more, go to the Mission of Grace Foundation Facebook Page.

Announcing the top 10 finalists in the Author Academy Awards. This award recognizes excellence in literary achievements in several categories and genres as assessed by the Academy's voting membership. These categories include popular vote, social contribution, and overall presentation (cover, content, flow, and originality).

We all have interpersonal conflict at times. One way to begin to alleviate it is to give the other person control. That removes the tension and amazing things happen. Sometimes they're then able to see things from your perspective. To get more info on interpersonal conflict, check out the book Pebble In my Shoe.

Louise was very miserable in corporate America. Now she's motivated to help others remove blocks and get clarity. She wrote Brain Power Pyramid on how to achieve optimal brain energy. If you think you might be in the wrong job, you might just be in the wrong place. 86% of the population feels the same way. Find out more at https://www.careerpowershift.com and at Fire Ring Mastermind at https://www.fireringmastermind.com.

I'm on my way to the monthly Igniting Souls fellowship. We've been doing it for seven years. I would encourage you to do something like this. We record it and live stream it. The Igniting Souls Fellowship helps get the word out and helps people dig deeper and stay connected. This free gathering is a secret to our growing business. 

Let's talk about domestic abuse. One in four people are impacted by abuse. it is the #1 killer of women around the world. People think it's a personal thing and and doesn't impact us. But it impacts employers and others around. If you know someone who may be suffering from abuse, build trust with them. If you are a victim, reach out for help. You can get a toolkit at https://www.thesupportertoolkit.com

Have you ever had a secret you feel like you have to hide — like porn addiction? But you shouldn't hide it. Find out this author's story of her husband and his porn addiction in her book, "Choosing A Way Out When the Bottom Isn't the Bottom." The author Kirsten Samuel recommends you reach out for help immediately. She's taken her pain and turned it into her passion as a trauma impact coach. Acknolwedgement is a main point of recovery. Find out more at https;//www.kirstendsamuel.com. 

Have you ever had a crazy idea? Me too! I'm standing in front of Shawshank Prison, where I just did a presentation. Years ago, I had a crazy idea called Day Job To Dream Job about people escaping the Shawshank Prison of their job. I decided I wanted to write it inside the prison. I had no idea how I was going to do that. Don't worry about the how of your dream. I have now come back on the 20th and 25th anniversaries of Shawshank Redemption. Take action on your idea. If you can get one out of 10 ideas to stick you can change your life and the lives of other people.

Is it possible to exercise once a year? Well, you can but it won't change anything. I have seen Doug working on his mindset and beliefs. Why? He says, "The more you work on yourself, the more ripped you get." The reality of working out is that people don't see 80% of what you do. It's a daily process. But when you start seeing the pay off, people start to notice and ask questions. You can find more in his book One Shot One Life at https://www.oneshotonelife.com and consider joining us in the Fire Ring Mastermind at https://www.fireringmastermind.com.

We live in a world where so many people worry. Worry is an improper use of imagination. Worry is very creative thinking, but it's used in a negative way. your brain is wired to validate what you're looking for. Be careful about what you say and think. Replace your thoughts and use your imagination for good. For more on this topic, go to https://www.yoursecretname.com for a free book and masterclass.

Daphne Smith, a member of the Fire Ring Mastermind, shares the difference between a wave maker and a wave faker. A wave maker is someone who is not afraid of rocking the boat. A wave faker is an imposter — someone who is treading water. Ask yourself if you are making waves. If not, it may because you're scared. In Daphne's book, What Is Your Scarlett Letter, about recognizing your hurts, releasing your shame and reclaiming our lives, she shares the importance of being real and authentic.

The last couple of weeks, I have been interviewing people for our private mastermind — Fire Ring. These are people who want to be pushed. They want to grow — like Christina, who told me when she wants to go to the next level in anything, she seeks out the best to guide her through the process. That's what Fire Ring is all about. We share our exact playbook. Having a guide will give you confidence when you're in new situations. Surround yourself with people who can help you. Fire Ring is open for applications for a short time. Find out more at https://fireringmastermind.com/

My daughter was in this girl's basketball clinic recently. The coach gathered the girls together and told them that my daughter was going to throw two free throws. He told them they had a choice to either run two sprints right now and she doesn't have to shoot any. If she makes one and misses one, they have to run five sprints. If she misses both, they have to run 10 sprints. And if she makes both, they don't have to run any. Then he asked how many of them wanted her to shoot. About half of them raised their hands. The other have didn't think she could do it. She actually made both shots. But what a great lesson to teach these girls that they need to "bet" on their team mates. He's putting his players in game time situations. Are you "betting" on your team mates or even yourself? Do you think you can make the free throw? If you need more info on how to become unhackable in business and in life, get my free masterclass at https://www.elixirprojectexperience.com.

We pull back the curtain so you can see the energy of our Fire Ring Mastermind and what it has meant to the group. Apply at https://www.fireringmastermind.com

This past weekend, we spent a bunch of time in the basement playing indoor volleyball. So many times we think our kids need the latest technology. Sometimes we just need to turn off the devices and have some good old fashioned fun. The best things in life are often free. Entertainment often gets tripped up on money and budgets. What could you do that's free in your business. The best marketing is free. There is earned marketing and there is paid marketing. To get more tips and info like this, join us at the Igniting Souls Conference - https://www.ignitingsoulsconference.com

My friend Lee talks about how if you ask a rookie on a football team what success looks like, he will know exactly what that means. Many times in our business, our rookies don't know what success means for our company. Do you know what success looks like for your company? We have a moonshot. It was to ignite one million souls by 2020. But we've already achieved that, so now our moonshot is 10 million souls by 2020. How do you keep score?

Timing is everything. I believe that now more than ever. We recently has two major partnerships happen. If you're trying to push something and it's not coming together, you might be learning key lessons for the next partnership. Take notes on what you can do differently next time. God is working things in the background — His perfect plan. If you need more help on this topic, consider joining us at https://www.fireringmastermind.com. We're here to help you.

A lot of people are dependent on other people's affirmations, but you might be setting yourself up to fail because you are connecting your success to someone else. Instead, encourage yourself. Compliment yourself. That's what you can control. When you look at high performers, they find their confidence internally. Find out more about developing a practical mindset at https://www.ignitingsoulsconference.com.

Join me and Dan Sullivan for a Global Livestream Book Launch Party, in which Dan shares his plan for living to be 156. His recommendation: live today as if you have massive amounts of time left in your life. Find out more about his book and get a close up look at how to do a book launch party.

We have amazing team members, and I am a big fan of keeping things open and transparent in business. You gain relational equity when you talk to someone in advance.

There are two ways to live. You either never have enough or you have more than enough. That includes time, attention, money, affirmation, and confidence. If you have the mindset that you have more than enough, everyone wants to be around you and work with you. It impacts literally everything. Which one are you?

Kindness is the key — even in the littlest things like merging in traffic. Team unity is so important. It's so easy to respond in anger, but when you respond in kindness it diffuses the situation. I was at Sky Sprout Summit recently, and I could tell the staff was working hard, so as a speaker I told them what a great job they were doing and thanked them. I don't always act with kindness, but it's one of the best business and life strategies we have. Your words are like water or gasoline. You get to choose which one to pour on. Go to https://www.ignitingsoulsconference.com to find out more.

Have you ever known someone who is not spontaneous at all. You can actually plan your spontaneity. I love doing new things. Getting stuck in a rut is not good. It literally makes us go on autopilot. When you add novelty, you get close to the optimal state of performance. Plan some spontaneity.