I’d like to share a habit of mine. It’s called “making decisions”. This is something I learned from Unlimted Power by Tony Robbins over twenty years ago.
The TLDR. To do the impossible, I make decisions. But not like…*normal* decisions.
The way Tony talked about decisions in his book caused a click for me. He said “most people treat decisions like negotiations. They have flabby decision muscles. A decision is when you cut off all other options.”
I really got it. And I started practicing this. Meaning, when I make a decision, it’s DONE.
Here’s some of the best decisions I’ve made:
No alchohol
I haven’t had a sip since I was 21. I’ve never once regretted this choice, never feel like I’m missing out. I can’t stand the way alcohol makes me feel, so I don’t drink.
Though I could “enjoy” a glass if I wanted to, I prefer the hard line in the sand of just simply not drinking. There’s no game of “should I drink tonight or shouldn’t I?” There’s also no hangovers.
The Daily Page
Every day, for the last 16 years without fail, I write at least one page. I don’t negotiate with myself. I sit my butt in the chair and write.
This practice has helped me to grow a highly profitable online business, understand myself, reduce stress, and get the work done. Last year alone, this writing practice produced the material for multiple programs and courses.
To give you an idea of the magic of the Daily Page, here’s the fruits of my 2025 writing practice alone.
The image below is a three inch stack of training materials, frameworks, workbooks etc.
I’m not special. I don’t spend hours working every day. I just chip away at a little bit at a time, no matter what.
If you’re overwhelmed about your online business, just get a pen and start a daily page practice. You will be blown away at how much you accomplish each year.
Hate writing? Just speak into your phone and use a transcription app while you walk. That counts too. The key is to carve out a little time to get clear about your ideas!
Move Every Day
No matter what’s going on, I block off 1 hour every day to move. Whether that’s a walk, yoga, stretching, weights, hike, salsa class, or whatever.
Rain, shine, tornado, hurricane, whatever. I don’t care. I’m moving every day for 1 hour.
Scroll Freedom
I lock my phone away every day with a Mindsight box *no affiliation*. Sometimes I lock it up for multiple days at a time.
I also use the freedom app on all devices, which blocks a list of apps I’ve deemed distracting during certain hours during the day. Mornings and evenings, my phone and laptop are basically inert except writing, texts or phone calls.
Online Business Success
The decision 👉 Having a highly profitable online business that I love. This was a decision I made many years ago. It was a black and white choice.
It continues to be a black and white choice. I don’t ever “hope” my business grows, or “hope” things work out.
I decide.
Here’s the linchpin though. Decisions only work for things I ACTUALLY WANT. And my business is something I enjoy and WANT (even when it’s hard. Even when the tech goblins are haunting me. Even when even when even when).
This isn’t “easy” for anyone. But the hard parts aren’t a big deal when you ACTUALLY WANT THIS.
Getting Honest With Myself
There’s a long list of things I kinda want. There’s no amount of willpower that will make me do pursue things I “kinda want”. *Still can’t do the splits, despite kinda wanting to for many years*
I don’t make a decision about a thing unless I know, deep down in my SOUL that I ACTUALLY WANT the thing or the results of that thing.
Then, when I decide. This means a flip has switched and it’s as good as done.
If there’s something you’ve been wanting for a long time, and you KNOW it’s a soul-level want, let today be the day you decide. *Cue sword cutting off all other options*
Love,
Brenda
My brand new Free training, the Big Money Blueprint, just dropped. Access it here It walks you through the decisions every business owner NEEDS to get clear on, like choosing EXACTLY who you serve, and EXACTLY who you don’t. This training can help you increase your profits by 50-100%. And it’s free…my mentor thinks I’m nuts for this.
