Tired of the "New Year, New You" hype that never seems to stick? This episode of Claim Your Day provides a practical 15-minute habit to help you audit your past year, find clarity, and start living a purposeful life today.
"Experience isn't the best teacher—evaluated experience is."
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
The Law of Reflection: Why looking backward is the essential first step to moving forward. We discuss how to use John Maxwell’s principle of evaluation to ensure you aren't just getting older, but actually growing.
The 3-3-3 Audit: A deep dive into a simple, 15-minute framework to help you regain control of your life. You’ll learn how to identify three things to keep, three things to kill, and three things to change to ensure 2026 isn't a repeat of last year's stress.
From Drifting to Driving: Practical advice on how to stop being a victim of your schedule. We explore how to transition from feeling stuck in life to making conscious choices that allow you to be fully present for your family and your work.
Resources Mentioned:
Intentional Choice Guide: A free resource designed to help you align your daily actions with your deepest values. [Download here at nickmazy.com]
John Maxwell: Reference to the Law of Reflection from his leadership teachings.
Brendon Burchard: Discussion of high-performance habits and the importance of seeking clarity.
Your Next Step
Download the Free Guide: Get the Intentional Choice Guide to take your first step toward living with purpose and building consistent habits at: nickmaizy.com
Subscribe: Never miss an episode of the Intentional Reset series! Subscribe to the Claim Your Day podcast.
Do you ever feel like you're scrambling to keep up, but all your hard work is disconnected from your big goals? It’s easy to get stuck in the flurry of emails and notifications, but true success comes from ensuring your daily agenda reflects your larger vision. In this series finale of From Stuck to Making Progress, we dive into the systems that move the needle.
Drawing on John Maxwell’s Law of the Big Picture, we explore how to stop letting your inbox dictate your life. You’ll learn three simple, repeatable systems—the Sunday Blueprint, the Golden Hour, and the Daily Check-in—that will help you close the gap between your strategy and your execution.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
The Law of the Big Picture: Why seeing the larger vision for your life is essential for directing your daily energy and focus.
The Sunday Night Blueprint: A 15-minute weekly planning session to identify priorities before the chaos of Monday morning begins.
The Golden Hour (Two-Hour Goal Block): The power of scheduling a focused time block for your #1 priority before the day’s distractions take over.
The Daily Check-in: A simple end-of-day review to acknowledge wins, honor your effort, and adjust your plan for the following day.
Closing the Gap: How to ensure your daily productivity is actually moving you toward your 90-day milestones and long-term purpose.
Key Takeaways & Principles
Consistency Over Perfection: Don’t wait for the "perfect" plan to start. A simple plan executed consistently is better than a perfect plan that never leaves the page.
Strategy vs. Execution: Your vision is your destination, but your daily habits are the vehicle. If the two aren't connected, you'll stay stuck.
Honor the Effort: Success isn't just about the finished to-do list; it’s about acknowledging how you handled the day’s challenges and showing up for what matters.
Your Action Step: The Claim Your Day Action Challenge
The 15-Minute Blueprint: This Sunday night, set aside 15 minutes to look at the week ahead.
Identify Top 3 Priorities: Choose three key priorities for the week that are directly connected to your current 90-day goals.
Schedule the Action: Decide exactly when you will tackle these priorities during the week to ensure they don't get lost in the shuffle.
Resources Mentioned
Intentional Choice Guide: Go to nickmazy.com to download the guide and start making choices that align with your true values.
Previous Episodes: Make sure to listen to Episode 66 (Backcasting) and Episode 67 (The Law of Priorities) to fully round out your progress strategy.
Next Series Teaser: Stay tuned for our upcoming episodes where we continue to explore how to live a life of intention and purpose!
Do you catch yourself saying "yes" to every good opportunity, only to realize later that you’ve run out of time for your biggest goals? Being busy is not the same as being productive. In this episode, we tackle ineffective prioritization and how to make the strategic shifts necessary to move from being "stuck in the good" to "progressing toward the great."
We dive into John Maxwell’s Law of Priorities, exploring the truth that activity is not necessarily accomplishment. You’ll learn how to use the "Opportunity Cost Test" and the 80/20 rule to filter every request through your current quarterly goals, ensuring your energy is spent where it matters most.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
The Law of Priorities: Why leaders understand that just because you're busy doesn't mean you're making progress.
The Opportunity Cost Test: The reality that every "yes" you give to one thing is an automatic "no" to something else.
The 80/20 Rule in Action: How 20% of your activities (like Nick’s dreaded burpees!) often lead to 80% of your results.
The Quarterly Filter: How to be ruthless in evaluating opportunities based on your current 90-day objectives.
Choosing Great Over Good: The mindset shift required to decline a positive opportunity to protect a transformative one.
Key Takeaways & Principles
Everything Costs Something: Always ask, "What am I giving up by saying yes to this?" before committing your time or energy.
Disproportionate Returns: Identify the few tasks that provide the greatest bang for your buck and prioritize them above all else.
Strategic No’s: Saying "no" to a good organization or a lunch date isn't about being negative; it's about being intentional with your life's mission.
Your Action Step: The Claim Your Day Action Challenge
Calendar Audit: Review your calendar for the upcoming week and identify one recurring "good" activity that isn't contributing to your current 90-day goal.
The Cut: Be ruthless. Eliminate or pause that one activity to free up time, energy, and focus for your true priorities.
The Filter: Practice using your quarterly goals as a filter for any new requests that come your way this week.
Resources Mentioned
Intentional Choice Guide: Head over to nickmazy.com to grab the guide that helps you define the values you need to protect.
Book Recommendation: The 12-Week Year (Great for diving deeper into the 90-day segment strategy).
Previous Episode (66): If you haven't yet, listen to the previous episode on Backcasting to help set the 90-day goals you'll use as your filter!
Does your major, long-term goal feel miles away? When the finish line is distant, it's easy to lose momentum and suffer from a lack of purposeful progress. This episode provides the strategy to transform that distant vision into a series of actionable, achievable steps—starting today.
We're charting your course by breaking down your goals using the powerful 90-Day Segment framework. It's the "Goldilocks Zone" of goal-setting: close enough to demand action, but far enough to allow for significant gains.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
The Backcasting Method: How to start with your goal already achieved (in your mind's eye), look back, and identify the major required steps to get there.
The Power of 90 Days: Why the 90-day (or 12-week) segment is the ideal timeframe for personal goal setting—it's short enough to create urgency but long enough to make real progress.
Maintaining Momentum: Why mini-celebrations and built-in breaks are non-negotiable steps between 90-day segments to prevent burnout, recharge, and maintain motivation.
From Vision to Daily Action: How connecting your daily actions to quarterly goals, and those quarterly goals to your ultimate vision, ensures every day you claim your day with purpose.
Key Takeaways & Principles
Small Steps Win: Consistent small steps over time will take you farther than trying to rely on massive, sporadic leaps.
Chart Your Course: Don't just steer aimlessly; use backcasting to clearly chart the course to your big goals using manageable steps.
Acknowledge the Effort: Celebration and acknowledgment of small wins are critical fuel that boosts your motivation and sustains the fire of your long-term commitment.
Your Action Step: The Claim Your Day Action Challenge
Backcast: Take your largest, most important long-term goal and visualize achieving it. Then, write down the major milestones (required steps) that led you there.
90-Day Target: Identify which of those required steps you will fully accomplish in the next 90 days.
Promise to Celebrate: Commit to building in mini-celebrations and a rest break at the end of that 90-day push to rejuvenate and prepare for the next quarter.
Resources Mentioned
Previous Episode (65): If you missed it, go back and ensure your goals are anchored in your core values before breaking them down.
Next Episode Teaser: Subscribe! We will be diving into the crucial next step: translating those 90-day targets into weekly and daily agendas so you know exactly what to do today.
Do you ever feel a lack of purposeful progress, caught in the day-to-day grind with a disconnect from the life you ultimately want to live? This episode begins our new series, From Stuck to Making Progress, by focusing on a critical first step: Goal Mapping.
We dive into why vague goals fail and how the key to diligence and discipline lies in anchoring your intentions to your personal mission and values. As John Maxwell's Law of Navigation states: Anyone can steer a ship, but it takes a leader to chart the course. This episode helps you chart your course with intentionality.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
The Law of Navigation: How leading your life (charting the course) requires intentionality, starting with a clear destination based on your values.
The Values Check: A simple, essential first step to ensure your current goals are not influenced by external expectations but directly reflect your top personal values.
Intentional Goal Setting: Why vague targets (like "be less stressed") must be replaced with specific, measurable actions (like "implement one stress-reducing habit daily").
Tapping into Why Power: How connecting your specific goals to a "Big Why" (like being a better spouse or healthier parent) provides the unstoppable motivation needed for consistent small steps.
Key Takeaways & Principles
Values are Stone, Goals are Fluid: Your core values should be fixed; your goals should adjust to honor them. Never compromise your values for a goal.
The Daily Agenda: Your ultimate path and destination are determined by your daily agenda. Small, disciplined steps are more impactful than massive leaps.
Motivation is Connection: Your motivation will always be bigger than the effort required for a small daily action if that action is deeply tied to your Big Why.
Your Action Step: The Claim Your Day Action Challenge
Review and Write: Review your biggest goal and write it out clearly (making it specific and measurable).
Anchor: Anchor this goal to one of your core values and your "Why Power" (the meaningful reason you want to achieve it).
Commit: Recognize that this powerful anchor will provide the motivation you need for the daily actions we will discuss in the next episode.
Resources Mentioned
Intentional Choice Guide: Visit nickmazy.com to download this guide, which helps you get crystal clear on and prioritize your core values so you can make intentional, value-aligned choices.
Next Episode Teaser: Subscribe so you don't miss the next episode, where we dive into translating these big, anchored goals into your daily habits and actions.
This episode wraps up our Work-Life Blend series by directly challenging the pressure of the endless ladder—the cycle of chasing one achievement only to immediately move on to the next, leaving you feeling guilty and unfulfilled. If you're constantly asking, "When is enough, enough?" this is for you.
We explore a profound shift in mindset, inspired by John Maxwell, that moves your focus from limits to potential. By redefining success and committing to lifelong growth, you can escape the cycle of burnout and align your progress with your deepest values and purpose.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
The Endless Ladder Trap: The danger of chasing back-to-back achievements without a clear, defined end point, leading to perpetual dissatisfaction.
The Profound Mindset Shift: Stop asking, "How long will it take me to achieve X?" and start asking, "How far can I go?" (Focusing on fulfilling your full potential, not just hitting a milestone).
Success as a Journey, Not a Destination: Why defining success by your habits, behaviors, and progress is more empowering than tying it to a single achievement (like a promotion or a net worth number).
The Long-Term Commitment: How committing to be the best you can be in the areas that align with your core values provides lifelong motivation and greater impact.
Key Takeaways & Principles
Alignment is Key: When your growth and achievements align with your core values and purpose, the drive to improve becomes lifelong and inspiring.
Define Your Progress: Create goals and milestones that serve as directional guides, helping you objectively check if you are still moving toward your best life.
Your Best Gets Better: The pursuit of your potential is a continuous process; by committing to being your best, your skills and impact will continue to develop.
Your Action Step: The Claim Your Day Challenge
Define Success: Take a few minutes this week to write down your definition of success. Do not tie it to a specific destination (e.g., getting a promotion).
Focus on Habits: Define success by what you are doing (e.g., "Success is consistently dedicating one hour daily to my health," or "Success is being present and engaged at every family dinner.").
Commit: Commit to fully pursuing this redefined, progress-based success, freeing you from the pressure of the endless ladder.
Next Series Preview
Next Week: We kick off a brand new series focused on moving From Stuck to Making Progress, tackling alignment, goals, and the practical steps to live an intentional life. Subscribe so you don't miss it!
Do you struggle with being mentally present? Are you thinking about home when you're at work, and vice-versa? That scattered feeling leads to guilt and unproductivity in both areas. This episode provides the antidote: intentional presence.
We dive into how applying John Maxwell's Law of Focus—concentrating your abilities by concentrating your attention—can help you eliminate mental clutter, maximize your effectiveness, and feel great about leaving one role to step into the next. The key is simply being 100% where your feet are at.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
The Law of Focus: Why concentrating your attention on the task or person in front of you is the key to effectiveness and stress reduction.
The Multitasking Myth: How eliminating background activities is the first step to cutting mental clutter and increasing your productivity.
The "One Thing" Framework: The commitment to dedicating 100% of your attention to the single most important task, person, or moment in front of you.
The Guilt Test: A simple check-in question to ask yourself to ensure you aren't using a less essential task as a distraction to avoid what you should be doing.
Key Takeaways & Principles
Presence is the Cure: Being 100% present where you are helps eliminate guilt because you know you made the most of that time, whether at work or with family.
Permission to Focus: Give yourself permission to shut out distractions to complete your essential work, making your work time more valuable.
The Power of Reset: Developing the skill to mentally get back on track immediately when distracted is more important than being perfect.
Your Action Step: The Claim Your Day Challenge
Set the Timer: Choose a task and set a short timer (e.g., 25 minutes) to commit to working on one thing with 100% focus.
The Reset Phrase: When your mind drifts during this focused time (or when you are talking to someone), use the simple phrase: "Be where my feet are at."
Practice: Use this reset phrase as often as needed to pull your attention back to the present moment, strengthening your focus muscle.
Resources Mentioned
The Claim Your Day Podcast: Subscribe so you don't miss any of the upcoming content on making the most of your time and living your values.
Next Episode Teaser: Stay tuned as we move into a new series focused on The Intentional Choice and making better decisions.
Are you struggling with overwhelm or a feeling of drifting because external demands are crowding out your true priorities? This episode, the second in our Work-Life Blend series, focuses on a critical truth: without solid boundaries, your core values will be infiltrated.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
Boundaries as Value Protectors: How to shift your perspective from seeing boundaries as restrictive "No's" to vital shields for your most important values (health, family, work focus).
The Top 5 Non-Negotiables: A simple exercise to prioritize the few critical boundaries that will have the biggest positive impact on your Work-Life Blend.
The Communication Script: Why practicing how you will convey your boundaries is as important as setting them, and how visualization (like an athlete) makes the "No" easier in real life.
The connection between intentional boundaries and guilt-free presence in both your work and personal life.
Key Takeaways & Principles
Self-Leadership: Your example for yourself (how you honor your values) sets the example for everyone else.
The Trade-Off: Saying "Yes" to external demands often forces you to say "No" to your values. You must be willing to say "No" to protect your priorities.
Brain Grooves: Practicing your communication script creates mental pathways, making it easier to confidently, assertively, and non-apologetically communicate your boundaries when the pressure is on.
Your Action Step: The Claim Your Day Challenge
Identify: Choose one non-negotiable boundary that you need to set today to protect a core value (e.g., no email after 7 PM, no phones at dinner, protected focused work time).
Script: Write down a very simple, confident script for how you will communicate this boundary when it is challenged.
Practice: Visualize yourself using the script to successfully honor your non-negotiable boundary.
Resources Mentioned
Intentional Choice Guide: Go to nickmazy.com to download this guide to get crystal clear on your values and priorities.
Previous Episode (61): Make sure you check out the previous episode where we talk about the myth of the 50/50 balance and the power of transition rituals.
Next Episode Teaser: Stay tuned for the next episode in the series as we continue to build your intentional life!
If you’re struggling with the guilt of a poor work-life balance, you are not alone. The problem isn't your commitment; it’s the myth of the perfect 50/50 split. This episode kicks off our short series on The Work-Life Blend, offering hope and practical steps to align your life with your values in a way that truly works for your current season.
We dive into how focusing on intentional presence can eliminate the guilt that comes from being physically present but mentally distracted, making the time you spend—wherever you are—more valuable and fulfilling.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
The power of Intentional Presence: How to reframe your focus from balancing time to maximizing the value you bring to the moment.
The critical lesson: "Be where your feet are at." (Being 100% focused at work so you can be 100% present with family, and vice versa).
The Power of the Transition: How a simple, short ritual (like Brendan Burchard's Release and Intention method) can act as a mental barrier to release stress and set an intention for the next role (e.g., from employee to parent/spouse).
Key Takeaways & Principles
Guilt Reduction: When you give your best effort and focus 100% where you are, you eliminate the guilt of neglecting the other areas of your life.
Reframing Success: Define success not by equal time, but by maximizing your intentional presence in every environment.
The Transition Ritual: Own the boundary between tasks/roles to ensure you bring your best self and greatest value to every moment.
Your Action Step: The Claim Your Day Challenge
Identify: Choose one major transition in your day (e.g., leaving work to come home, or starting your workday).
Ritualize: Create a short (one-minute) transition ritual that involves:
Release: Intentionally letting go of the stress and thoughts of the activity you are leaving.
Intention: Setting a clear intention for the person you want to be in the next environment.
Own It: Commit to performing this ritual every time you make that transition this week.
Resources Mentioned
Intentional Choice Guide: Go to nickmazy.com to download this resource, which helps you align your daily choices with your core values.
Series Next Step: Subscribe so you don't miss the upcoming episodes in The Work-Life Blend series!
This episode concludes our short series, The 5-Minute Momentum Builders, by exploring the ultimate reward of consistency. If you’ve been taking small, intentional steps (even just 5 minutes!), you've started a process more powerful than you realize.
We dive into the unseen gap between effort and result, helping you reap the benefits of your tiny daily efforts. This is the truth behind personal empowerment: you have the ability and the responsibility to take charge of your daily life and unlock its full potential.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
The Power of Personal Agency: Why taking charge of your day is both a privilege and a duty, and how to actively engage to maximize your impact.
The Compounding Curve: How to stay motivated during the "lag phase"—the time between effort and visible results.
Tracking Momentum, Not Just Results: A simple way to shift your focus from the massive outcome to celebrating your consistent daily wins.
The Intentional Review: A quick, structured process to connect your daily progress back to your ultimate values and long-term vision.
Key Takeaways & Principles
John Maxwell's Law of Intentional Growth: Growth is a process. Small, intentional effort, consistently applied, is the only way to achieve long-term success.
The Invisible Build: Every tiny step you take today is invisibly building your future success. Don't dismiss small actions as pointless.
Personal Empowerment: Recognize your capacity to positively influence your daily life and embrace the transformative impact of owning your day.
Your Action Step: The Claim Your Day Challenge
Reflect: Review your progress from the last few weeks (even the "tiny" 5-minute efforts).
Acknowledge: Write down one unexpected positive result—a sense of clarity, a moment of presence, or a small bit of momentum—that came from your consistent, small actions.
Refuel: Use that acknowledgment to reinforce the habit and fuel your next step toward purposeful progress.
Resources Mentioned
Intentional Choice Guide: Visit nickmazy.com to download this resource, which helps you align your daily choices and habits with your core values.
Series Wrap-Up: Thank you for joining the 5-Minute Momentum Builders series! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next short series on The Work-Life Blend.
You want to make purposeful progress, but how do you add a new habit to a schedule that's already full? If you feel overwhelmed by the thought of rearranging your entire life, this episode is the answer. As we continue the 5-Minute Momentum Builders series, we dive into the simple yet powerful concept of Habit Stacking—the key to building consistency without sacrificing your existing commitments.
You'll learn how to steal the power of your current routines to develop the discipline needed to live the life you want, proving that simple does not mean insignificant.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
The simple secret to consistency shared by successful leaders like John Maxwell: making success boring.
The concept of Habit Stacking: Why linking a new, small action to an existing routine is the path of least resistance for behavior change.
How to Identify your Anchor Habit: Pinpointing the immutable, daily actions (like pouring your coffee or finishing dinner) that will serve as reliable triggers.
The Practical Formula that eliminates mental friction and ensures you follow through on your small commitments.
Key Takeaways & Principles
Consistency Compounds: It's the simple things you do on a regular basis that make the biggest impact over time.
Discipline Made Easier: By utilizing an existing routine as a trigger, you make the decision to start easier, thereby making the necessary discipline less challenging.
Momentum is Power: A little bit of progress developed with intentionality and consistency will lead to the "Big Mo," enabling you to take bigger steps later.
Your Action Step: The Claim Your Day Challenge
Identify: Choose one strong anchor habit that is already a consistent part of your daily routine.
Formulate: Write down the practical formula for your new, small habit: "After I [Anchor Habit], I will [New 5-Minute Habit]."
Own the Statement: Commit to this formula to steal the power of consistency and begin making progress in an area of life that is important to you.
Resources Mentioned
Intentional Choice Guide: Visit nickmazy.com to download this resource, which helps you align your daily choices and habits with your core values.
Previous Episode: If you missed it, go back and listen to Episode 58 to learn about The 5-Minute Rule and how to overcome the "all-or-nothing" trap.
Next Episode Teaser: Stay tuned as we wrap up this short series and dive into The Compounding Effect—how tiny daily efforts lead to major life progress.
Do you scrap your entire routine because you can't commit to the full hour? If you’re waiting for perfect timing or massive blocks of time, you’re letting perfection be the enemy of your progress. This episode kicks off our new short series, The 5-Minute Momentum Builders, designed to help the Intentional Professional overcome the biggest hurdle to achieving goals: simply getting started and staying consistent.
We dive into how to apply The Law of Intentionality to your busy life, proving that small, intentional actions are the fastest way to build purposeful progress.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
The deceptive danger of The Myth of the Grand Gesture and why chasing massive action often leads to burnout.
The life-changing power of The 5-Minute Rule: What is the minimum viable effort required to start a habit or maintain a consistency streak?
How to use The Start Line Principle (using a simple timer) to break through procrastination and self-imposed barriers.
Why making a small effort, even if it's imperfect, is the only way to build momentum and improve over time.
Key Takeaways & Principles
Small Steps Win: Small, consistent actions will take you farther than large, unsustainable leaps.
John Maxwell's Law of Intentionality: You will never achieve anything if you wait for perfection. Growth requires you to get started now.
The Parked Car Analogy: You can't steer a parked car. You must be moving forward, even just a little, to guide your life in the direction you want.
Your Action Step: The Claim Your Day Challenge
Identify: Choose one habit or goal you’ve been putting off because you felt you didn't have enough time or the conditions weren't perfect.
Commit: Commit to doing just five minutes of that habit today.
Use the Timer: Focus only on getting past the "start line." Give yourself permission to stop when the timer goes off, but notice if your momentum carries you forward.
Resources Mentioned
Intentional Choice Guide: Find this resource and more information at nickmaizy.com to help ensure your actions are aligning with your values and purpose.
Next Episode Teaser: Tune in next time as we explore the compounding effect and how small, consistent action builds massive results over time.
You have your values as a compass, but if you're constantly running on empty, you'll never reach your destination. In this final episode of the series, we dive into the most vital component of living with intentionality: managing your energy. If you're a busy professional or individual on the verge of burnout, this episode reveals the simple strategies for protecting your physical, mental, and emotional fuel so you can show up fully for your work, your family, and your purpose without sacrificing your health.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
The three non-negotiable buckets of energy you must manage to perform at your best.
How to protect your mental energy by embracing single-tasking and rejecting the draining trap of multitasking.
The importance of setting intentional boundaries to guard your emotional energy (and why caring for yourself is not selfish).
Why the most effective life isn't about doing everything, but about having the fuel to do the few things that matter most.
The final action step: how to perform an Energy Audit to identify what's draining and what's replenishing you.
Resources Mentioned:
Intentional Choice Guide: A resource to help you clarify your core values and make better choices, available at nickmaizy.com.
Series Recap: This episode concludes the series on intentional living:
Ep. 55: The Myth of Time Management (The Clock)
Ep. 56: Your Values as Your Compass (The Compass)
Your Action Step: The 48-Hour Energy Audit
For the next 48 hours, track all of your activities and categorize them:
Drains: What activities, meetings, or people consistently drain your energy (mental, emotional, or physical)?
Replenishes: What activities, breaks, or routines replenish your energy?
Use this self-awareness to start cutting out or adjusting what drains you and doing more of what fuels your ability to live your life of significance.
Episode Transcript
[Full transcript at NickMaizy.com]
You know you need to prioritize, but with so many "good things" vying for your attention, how do you know what to focus on? A life of genuine significance isn't about chasing every opportunity; it's about making sure your daily actions are aligned with what truly matters to you. In this episode, we'll dive into the second part of our short series and show you how to use your life values as a compass to guide your choices and lead your life with intention.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
How to avoid "the good thing trap" and stop saying "yes" to things that don't align with your purpose.
A simple way to uncover your core values so you can be intentional with your choices.
The power of using your values as a filter for all the decisions you make, big and small.
Practical steps for prioritizing with purpose and ensuring your actions are consistent with your values.
Resources Mentioned:
The Intentional Choice Guide: A simple guide to help you get crystal clear on your core values. Download it for free at nickmaizy.com.
Previous Episode: If you missed the last episode, "The Myth of Time Management," be sure to check it out.
Next Episode: Stay tuned for the final episode in this series, where we'll discuss managing your energy to fuel your purpose.
Your Next Step
List your top three life values. Over the next 48 hours, use these values as a filter to guide at least one of your major choices each day.
Episode Transcript
You read the books, you try the apps, and still, you feel like you're losing the race against the clock. If you’re a busy professional or parent, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the constant demands on your time. In this episode, we'll dive into the first part of a new series and expose the myth of time management, revealing a more powerful solution to reclaim your day, make meaningful progress, and live with intentionality.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
Why trying to manage the clock often fails and what the real problem is.
How to shift your mindset from managing your time to managing your attention and your intentionality.
The concept of the "time trap" and how small distractions can steal your most valuable resource.
How to reclaim a portion of your time by taking one simple action for the next 24 hours.
Resources Mentioned:
This is the first episode of a short series. Stay tuned for the next episode where we will dive into using your values as your compass to guide your life.
Your Next Step:
For the next 24 hours, simply notice where you are giving away your time and attention to things that don't align with your purpose. Identify at least one "time trap" that you can work on avoiding in the coming days.
Episode Transcript
[Full transcript of at NickMaizy.com]
It's easy to get swept up in the demands of a busy day, but true leadership—whether in the office or at home—requires more than just giving instructions. It requires empathy. In this episode, we'll wrap up our short series on emotional intelligence by exploring why empathy is one of your most powerful leadership tools, allowing you to influence others not through authority, but through understanding.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
Empathy's Core Purpose: Why your ability to understand and share in the feelings of others is the foundation for authentic influence.
The Power of Leading Without a Title: How emotional intelligence and empathy allow you to lead and inspire people without relying on your position or authority.
Workplace vs. Home: How empathy applies in both professional settings (leading a team) and personal life (understanding a child's frustration).
Slowing Down to Speed Up: Why pausing to understand someone's perspective can actually help you solve problems and accomplish tasks faster.
The Dividends of Empathy: How showing you care not only adds value to others but also builds lasting trust and loyalty.
Resources Mentioned:
The Intentional Choice Guide: A free guide to help you clarify your values and make more intentional choices.
nickmaizy.com: The home for all podcast episodes and additional resources to help you live with intention.
Your Next Step:
Focus on developing empathy for one person this week—whether it's a colleague, your spouse, or your child. When they are sharing something, practice active listening, and strive to understand where they are coming from before offering your reaction.
Episode Transcript
[Full transcript of the episode]
You've used the pause button to notice your emotional triggers. But what do you do with that pause? In this episode, we're moving from emotional awareness to intentional action. It's where the real power is—not just knowing how you feel, but choosing how you respond.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
Awareness vs. Action: Why awareness is just information, but intentional action is where the true impact happens.
The River Analogy: We'll explore how emotional intelligence helps you see the current of your emotions, while intentionality helps you choose where to swim.
Real-World Examples: See how this works in both your professional life (a demanding email) and your personal life (a child's tantrum).
The Power of "No" & "Yes": How emotional intelligence empowers you to say "no" to reactive impulses and "yes" to living out your true values.
Honoring Your Priorities: We'll connect this to John Maxwell's Law of Priorities and how intentional choices help you honor what's most important.
Resources Mentioned:
The Intentional Choice Guide: A free guide to help you clarify your values and make a plan to live them out. Download your copy at nickmaizy.com.
Your Next Step
Take Action: Choose one area of your life where you often feel reactive. This week, prepare yourself to respond with intention instead of just reacting.
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Episode Transcript
[Full transcript of the episode at NickMaizy.com]
Ever get frustrated by an unexpected traffic jam or a child's tantrum, only to snap and later regret your reaction? If you're a busy parent or professional, the daily grind can leave you feeling overwhelmed and prone to reacting without thinking. This episode is the first in a short series on emotional intelligence, where you'll discover the crucial first step to stop drifting and start living with intention.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
Reacting vs. Responding: The key difference between an autopilot reaction and an intentional, purposeful response.
The "Pause Button": How to use a brief pause between a stressful event and your reaction to regain control and lead with intention.
Mastering Self-Leadership: Why emotional intelligence is the foundation of self-leadership, as taught by John Maxwell.
Uncovering Your Triggers: How to become more self-aware by identifying the specific events or situations that cause you to feel overwhelmed or frustrated.
The Link to Your Values: Discover how your emotional triggers can be directly related to your core values, offering a powerful opportunity for growth.
Resources Mentioned:
The Intentional Choice Guide: A free guide to help you clarify your values and make a plan to live them out. Get your copy at nickmaizy.com.
Your Next Step
Pay Attention: For the next 24 hours, simply notice when you feel a quick, negative reaction to something unexpected. Don't judge it; just become aware of what triggers you.
Rate & Review: If you found value in this episode, please leave a quick rating and review to help more people discover the podcast.
Episode Transcript
[Full transcript of the episode]
Have you ever felt like you're constantly saying "yes" to things that drain you and take you further from your goals? Every "yes" to something that doesn't align with your values is a "no" to your vision and purpose. This is the silent killer of intentional living. In this episode, we dive into how to stop feeling like you're drifting and start making choices that truly count.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
The Silent Killer: Why saying "yes" to everything is actually a "no" to what truly matters.
The Law of Priorities: We'll explore John Maxwell's core principle that good leaders are defined not by what they say "yes" to, but by what they say "no" to.
The Strategic "No": A step-by-step guide to using your values as a filter to make empowering choices, not guilt-ridden refusals.
The Delay Tactic: A practical tool to give yourself time to assess if a commitment aligns with your priorities before responding.
Communicating Graciously: How to respectfully decline opportunities by expressing gratitude and protecting your time without burning bridges.
Resources Mentioned:
The Intentional Choice Guide: A free worksheet to help you get crystal clear on your values so you can filter your choices. Get your copy today at nickmaizy.com.
Your Next Step
Reflect & Act: Think about a commitment you’ve been making that doesn’t align with your values. Consider how you can strategically say "no" to make room for what's truly important.
Download the Guide: Take the next step on your journey to intentional living by downloading the Intentional Choice Guide at nickmaizy.com.
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Welcome to Episode 50 of the Claim Your Day podcast with your host, Nick Maizy! This episode is all about embracing intentionality in your life and crafting a vision for personal growth. If you're feeling disconnected or unfulfilled, you're in the right place. Here’s what you can expect and do:
Main Points:
Intentional Living: Discover the power of living intentionally rather than just reacting to life’s demands. A clear vision is your roadmap to fulfillment.
Crafting Your Vision: Reflect on your life vision or specific areas you want to focus on. Remember, achieving this vision requires time, persistence, and a well-structured strategy.
Personal Growth as a Journey: Think of personal growth like a home renovation. It needs a detailed plan, including budgeting, scheduling, and understanding the sacrifices needed.
90-Day Goals: Set one to two key goals for the next 90 days. These should be small, consistent actions that fit into your daily routine, leading to significant change over time.
Stay Motivated: Reconnect with your “why” – the deeper purpose behind your vision. This will fuel your drive during challenging times.
Win List: Keep a “win list” to track your achievements, no matter how small. It’s a great way to remind yourself of the progress you’re making.
Accountability Partner: Find someone who encourages and motivates you. Share your vision with those who will support your journey.
Action Items:
Visit NickMazy.com: Access the Intentional Choice Guide to help identify and prioritize your core values and create a plan to live by them.
Take Action Today: Commit to one small, persistent action towards your 90-day goals. This reinforces your commitment to intentional living.
Subscribe to the Podcast: Stay connected and inspired by subscribing to the Claim Your Day podcast. Don’t miss out on future episodes that can help you lead a life filled with purpose and meaning.
Remember, you have the power to claim your days and live a life of intention and fulfillment. Let’s get started!