Back on the horse - a valuable lesson!

Published: Wed, 01/29/25

Aloha Friends,

This last week was “birthday week” and I was blessed to receive over 150 birthday love posts from my Facebook friends. Then the family took me out for brunch at my favorite restaurant and my tummy was finally ready (from all the recent antibiotics I’ve had) to savor some great food.

Here are the beautiful Ilima leis which are a symbol of love, celebration and greeting, in essence a symbol of Aloha. I feel blessed and shared these beauties on Instagram this week.

Back on the horse - a valuable lesson!

Years ago, I fell off a horse. Hard. I was shaken, sore, and my first instinct was to stay down. But my instructor told me something I’ll never forget: "Get back on now, or you’ll lose your confidence."

I didn’t want to, but I did. And I remembered that moment this week when I realized my recent illness had completely disrupted my routine. I had to get my mindset back to either staying stuck or get back on the horse.

Here’s what I’m doing to regain my momentum:

Accomplishing one revenue-generating task per day. A small win brings momentum. I follow my list of "revenue generating tasks" laid out in my "Purposeful Planner Guide!"

I'm following my 90-day Goal Playbook - sticking to the system that keeps me on track.
Using my to-do lists to prioritize and stay focused. (I share more on this in this week’s video—watch it here!)

I’m looking at this episode as a great opportunity to help me get back on the horse.

What about you? Are you struggling to set your 2025 goals? Do you need a boost to get back on track? Your goals and dreams matter to me. If you’re ready to reset and refocus, I’d love to help.

Book a free "2025 Goal Setting" session and let’s map out a plan for your success. → [BOOK HERE!]

What valuable lessons have you learned recently? Hit replay and let me know.

Until next week,

Gale Bates, Your "BIG BOLD GOALS” Mentor

PS:

What I’m Re-Reading!

MINDSET: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D.

Carol Dweck explores how our mindset shapes our potential. She explains that some people get stuck because they adopt a fixed mindset, staying in their comfort zones and avoiding challenges. In contrast, those with a growth mindset embrace challenges, push themselves, and continue learning.

She emphasizes that mindsets are just beliefs—powerful beliefs—but they are not permanent. The good news? You can change your mindset and, in doing so, transform your life.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, doubting yourself, or struggling to break out of your comfort zone, this book is a must-read!

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