“The most important thing in life is to stop saying “I wish” and start saying “I will.” Consider nothing impossible, then treat possibilities as probabilities.” - Charles Dickens When was the last time you stopped and contemplated where life has taken you? Did you intentionally stop or were you just forced to stop by an unexpected circumstance? Are you afraid of stopping because you know that when you do you will have to face your fears and self-doubts? However, how would your life be if you kept thinking and acting in the same manner? If you want to live a better life but do not know where or how to start, then tune in to today’s episode. Dr. Ray Sylvester and I will enlighten you on the most empowering thing you can do to propel your life in the most astounding ways. Dr. Ray Sylvester is a US-based professor who profoundly specialises in personal branding. Start living an intentional and fulfilling life today. Highlights: ⚡️ Being intentional is becoming conscious of the things that are important in your life. ⚡️ Negative reinforcements can sometimes lead to losing the will to be intentional. ⚡️ The art of stopping is a much more challenging task. ⚡️ Knowing and exchanging values creates harmony. ⚡️ Looking into the reality of where you are is the bravest thing you can do. ? Stopping: Helps you to become intentional, appreciative, and to be present. Gives you room for growth. Allows you to be contemplative. Makes you open to creating new ideas. Enables you to understand and know your value. Gain perspective on yourself and others. Empowers you to face your fears. Important stories: ? 1:45 Perspectives on being intentional. ? 8:12 Pre-contemplation ? 15:03 The science and art of stopping. ? 25:46 Dr. Ray Sylvester as an intentional person. ? 30:40 Some important stops in my life. ? 47:52 Dr. Ray Sylvester’s work. Send us a message and tell us what is your biggest takeaway about this episode. ?????? ------------------------------------------------- Check out my brand new 30 Day Kick Start Challenge! In just 30 days, I will show you the exact "step-by-step" method to redesign your life with daily intentions and progress. Let me guide, coach, and support you. Each day you will have access to a new training session. You will be introduced to new ideas or concepts. Time invested every day in the programme will build over the 30 days and put you in a powerful place in your life. Be extraordinary and seize life's boundless opportunities. Take the Mi365 30-Day Kickstart Challenge now. https://www.mi365.me ------------------------------------------------- I help everyday people achieve their goals & dreams!   Helping and coaching people in my expertise. And it is VERY satisfying to change people’s lives so they improve and change their health, finances, relationships, confidence, and mindset.   Connect With Me! Come join our free Pete Cohen's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/223961357935535/ Follow me on Instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/petecohen_/ About Pete Cohen: Pete Cohen is one of the world’s leading life coaches and keynote speakers. Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world have been motivated and inspired by Pete’s presentations. He has professionally impacted the lives of thousands of people worldwide, including business executives, professional athletes, and everyday people.  Pete focuses on the importance of closing the gap in our lives between where we are and where we want to be, both personally and professionally.  It’s then all about coaching you to remove the obstacles that are in your way and helping you install the habits of success.   Pete is the author of 20 published books, several of which have been best-sellers across the world, including Shut the Duck Up, Habit Busting, Life DIY, and Sort Your Life Out. He has also presented his own show on TV called The Coach and was the resident Life Coach on GMTV for 12 years.