“Freedom comes from structure.” –Jed Barker

It may sound counterintuitive, but in order to find freedom, you have to first have structure. At Best Life, we don’t live to work, we work to live, and today’s episode is dedicated to giving you tips that will help you create structure in your business so that you can live the life you deserve! 

To start off, we explain why you should work less. We know from experience that being available to your clients 24/7 may be a path to success in business (although we argue that it’s more likely to cause burnout than anything else), but it’s certainly not a path to success in life. Our discussion then shifts to the importance of a Magic Morning Routine (and what our morning rituals look like) and incorporating an Hour of Power into your day (if you don’t know what this is, you need this episode more than you think!). We end the show by sharing the OQP rule with you, as well as the many reasons why you should be embracing systems automation delegation. 

If your goal is to reach a point of emotional and financial freedom (and let’s be honest, why wouldn’t it be?), this episode will help you on your way, so be sure not to miss it! 

“You want to think of structure as a habit. Once you own it, it owns you.” –Doren Aldana

Show Notes: 

[0:46] – An introduction to today’s topic. 

[03:58] – Al explains how structure provides freedom. 

[05:17] – Having structure is not the same as having a to-do list.

[08:00] – Jed shares a common mistake that people make when running their own businesses.

[09:28] – A profound moment from Doren’s high school days that taught him about structure.  

[11:44] – How to make a habit out of being structured.

[12:42] – Why you should work less! 

[13:20] – An explanation of Parkinson’s Law. 

[15:16] – Boundaries that Jed puts in place to ensure he has enough time off, and what he does in his free time.  

[17:28] – Responses that Jed usually receives when he says no to weekend work. 

[19:27] – How Al’s feelings about being available to work at all hours have changed over time. 

[22:07] – A vice that Al sees people turn to when they are burnt out. 

[23:09] – Why Al is happy to have lost some of the realtor partners he worked with at the beginning of his career.  

[23:55] – The importance of making the most of your mornings. 

[25:45] – Examples of things to do in the mornings which will bring magic into your day.

[27:25] – Jed’s take on exercising in the morning. 

[29:43] – Work that Al has done to enhance his spiritual growth and personal development. 

[30:48] – How Al has designed his home to cater to his morning routine, and what this routine consists of.  

[33:00] – Confidence that Al feels in his ability to help others live their best lives. 

[34:23] – The link between the Magic Morning Routine and the Hour of Power. 

[35:41] – Types of clients who you should be working with. 

[36:31] – What your Hour of Power should consist of. 

[37:24] – When you should hold your Hour of Power, and why this is such an important part of your business. 

[40:52] – Respect that you need to show yourself. 

[43:02] – The industry professionals with who mortgage brokers need to form relationships.  

[45:04] – How to turn the tables so that realtors need you, instead of the other way around

[45:26] – Doren explains what the OQP rule is. 

[47:22] – Why you shouldn’t spend time with toxic, negative people. 

[48:25] – How to attract the right kind of people into your life. 

[50:40] – Systems automation delegation; the final structures that lead to maximum fun, freedom, fulfilment, and flow. 

[52:38] – The value of working backwards from your ultimate goal. 

[53:30] – An example of how to utilize technology to your advantage in the mortgage loan industry. 

[54:41] – Complexities that exist within the mortgage loan industry, and how loan officers simplify these for our clients. 

[57:06] – What we, at Best Life, offer our clients in terms of systems automatic delegation. 

“We work for the good things in our life, so we should have the good things in our life or else we’re just working for nothing.” –Jed Barker

Links and Resources:

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