Your Best Just Got Better
218 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 8 years ago - ★★★★★ - 84 ratingsGet ready to improve your performance and make significant, positive differences. In this podcast, Jason Womack focuses on sharing techniques and tools to implement plans, take action, and experience success in life and at work.
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218: Thank You for Making Life Better
April 28, 2016 07:00 - 2.93 MBDid you see who I dedicated the BOOK to? Guess who I dedicate this PODCAST to! This is it, friends. The 218th episode of the Your Best Just Got Better podcast. In this episode, you'll learn… Do you know how I got started the podcast? Thanks to a few loyal listeners, we kept the ‘cast going. Your comments and ratings STILL help others find this podcast. The next project we do will be at… www.GetMomentum.com! Subscribe or Review the Your Best Just Got Better Podcast in iTunes! Thank...
217: How to Start, When You Are Stuck
April 21, 2016 07:00 - 8.59 MBWhat stage of #GetMomentum are you at? If you could save - time, energy, focus, money - would you? The second to the last episode of the podcast, and I’m going to read the first couple of pages of our NEW book - "Get Momentum: How to Start, When You're Stuck" by Jodi Womack and Jason W. Womack (Wiley, 2016). In this episode, you'll learn… Do you know the DATE we published episode #1? This is the FOURTH book Jason has published for you. There are specific tactics you can use to get sta...
216: Get Momentum - Our newest book for you.
April 14, 2016 07:00 - 8.89 MBHave you heard the good news? Have you pre-ordered your copies? Well, including this episode, you’ve only got three more to listen to before we complete the series of 218 episodes! We’re SO thankful you’re here. The book, Get Momentum: How to Start When You’re Stuck is already available for pre-order. If you visit www.GetMomentum.com/bonus you’ll see how you can get an EXTRA $360 worth of value when you buy just one copy of the book. Welcome to momentum! In this episode, you'll learn… ...
215: Motivation - Create the energy you'll need to succeed.
April 10, 2016 20:50 - 10.6 MBAre you motivated to do your best? Do you need to get motivated to do more? It has been a WILD 5 years podcasting for you. It all started with Episode 1 published on March 4th, 2011. Here is number 215! This isn’t the kind of motivation you were fed in high school. No “rah-rah” “let’s go get em” here. No, we’re talking about something much, MUCH more. This is your legacy. This is your life-purpose. This is the stuff of which you’re made. If this is your first episode of the podcast, get ...
214: Mentor - Find those willing to teach you
March 31, 2016 10:15 - 12.1 MBIf you need a mentor, are you working on it? If you have a mentor, is it working? Thank you for listening to this episode of the podcast. Here is number 214! The second stage of Momentum - as we write about it in the book www.GetMomentum.com/book - is all about finding a mentor (or more than one) to help you navigate the next 60 months of your life and your work. Think about who you’re going to be, where you’re going to go, and what you’ll have to do. Identify the people who can help you...
213: Milestones - Start working in the future, today.
March 24, 2016 18:45 - 11.1 MBAre you running behind? On time? Or ahead?? Is the “too much to do” stressing you out? Every 2 weeks, can listen to another episode of the podcast. Here is number 213! Have you ever thought about what would be like if you were just a little bit ahead? I mean, if you were working even a little bit today on something that wasn’t due for a week or two, wouldn’t you feel like you were productive? I’ll share with you something we call the “30/30 Rule” and it just might change the way you do e...
212: Monitor - If you know, you make better decisions.
March 10, 2016 07:00 - 12.3 MBIf you want change, will you change? What happens when you look for success? Every 2 weeks, we release another episode of the podcast. Here is number 212! The 4th Stage of Momentum that we write about in the book Get Momentum is all about monitoring. You see, over years of working with extremely driven AND successful people, we know something about you: You’re rarely satisfied. That is, you achieve something - a goal, a project, an outcome - and you immediately move on to the next one. I...
211: Modify - Imagine-in the next 60 months
February 25, 2016 12:07 - 8.2 MBIs the “Future You” looking forward to meeting you? What can you see, when you see your future? Every 2 weeks we upload an episode of the podcast to the World Wide Web. Here’s episode 211! The fifth stage of Momentum, we call: Modify. When I looked that word up in the dictionary, I knew how important it was to what you’re working on. Ready? Here’s the definition: “make partial or minor changes to (something), typically so as to improve it or to make it less extreme.” So, as you think abo...
210: Meetings Could Be Managed SO Much Better
February 11, 2016 07:00 - 8.2 MBThink you don’t have meetings? Do you talk, agree, and do things? So far this year, I’ve recorded an episode of the podcast every two weeks for you. Here is number 210! Last month, Get Momentum members around the world spent 31 days studying how they prepare for, attend, lead and follow up with meetings. Over and over again, leaders wrote to Jodi and I saying things like, “I had NO idea just how many meetings I actually attend each week!” Here is what one member from Belgium wrote: It's...
209: If You Want to Go Far, Go Together
January 28, 2016 19:00 - 11 MBDid you set “new year’s” resolutions? Want to achieve more, faster??? Every 2 weeks now, I’ve been recording a podcast for you. Here is number 209! Today, people work just as much with “knowledge” as they do “skill.” What you know will surely make a difference to your life, and your career. However, it is no longer JUST what you know; it’s who. In this episode, you'll learn… Want to know what makes a great mentor? That within 60 months you can be much, much better. How to use your jou...
208: Stop It. Work Better Together, Don’t Interrupt So Much.
January 14, 2016 19:00 - 13.5 MBAre you “Focus Challenged?” Do you need to work on an important project? Every 2 weeks, can listen to another episode of the podcast. Here is number 208! I recorded this podcast for you here in Novato, CA. We do have 3 #CoffeeChat events scheduled for Northern California next week. Wanna meet in person? Check out the schedule at CoffeeWithWomack.com. In this episode, you'll learn… Wanna know the BIG project that Jason and Jodi finish tomorrow? There are 3 things you can do to think big...
207: If You Want to Be Better, Practice Your Practice
December 31, 2015 17:25 - 11.2 MBAre you taking on new goals this year? Do you want change to be easier? Every 2 weeks, can listen to another episode of the podcast. Here is number 207! Around the world, people will celebrate the coming of the new year. A longer year at that! 366 days to take your ideas, your dreams and your work to the next level. If you’re looking to make some changes next year, this podcast episode is for you. In this episode, you'll learn… Why practice does NOT make perfect. The FOUR challenges I ...
206: Much More Gets Done, When You Single Task
December 10, 2015 07:00 - 11.3 MBDo you need time to get more done? What is the ONE thing that MOST gets in your way? Every 2 weeks, can listen to another episode of the podcast. Here is number 206! When it comes to getting the right work done, when it comes to working on your priorities, when it comes to you making the MOST progress on the things that you want to move forward, the BEST tip I can give you is to: Do less. More. In this episode, you'll learn… How many days in a row do you want to make “just OK” ok? Th...
205: Productivity Through Technology
November 26, 2015 07:00 - 12 MBHave you ever lost time getting things done? Don’t you wish technology actually helped you? Every 2 weeks, can listen to another episode of the podcast. Here is number 205! At the end of the day, one day last week, I had 171 unread items in my inbox. My iPhone needed a software update AND there were 37 apps that needed updating. Jodi called to tell me “the Internet went down” at the office; and, that new digital camera I ordered is on the way to my house. (It’s an early holiday gift I got...
204: When It IS Important to Be At Your Best - always be ready
November 12, 2015 07:00 - 12.8 MBWhen it’s time to be ready, are you already ready? Are you creating the conditions to be at your best? There are significant aspects to you being “at your best.” Day in, and day out - at work and in life - people are counting on you to be your best. When you can show up at your 100%, when you can do your best work, when you can be present for those who need you, THAT is when you have your most productive days. In this episode, you'll learn… Did you know that Jason buys coffee for peopl...
203: See It Before You See It - it’s easier to believe it
October 29, 2015 06:00 - 11 MBAre you waiting for permission before you start working on something important? Are you hoping someone tells you how to do, what you want to do? Being effective and efficient…Is that interesting to you? Of course it is, why else would you listen to a podcast titled, Your Best Just Got Better? But, being productive…That’s not your end goal is it? You don’t want to just get things done, do you? No, there is greatness, there is power, there is contribution, there is LEGACY inside you that dem...
202: The Universe Rewards Action - at least that’s what we say in California
October 15, 2015 06:00 - 11.6 MBHave you ever been ashamed of how much you have? Do you play it on the “down-low” how much more you want? A teacher I’ve learned a LOT from was Peter Drucker. Mind you, I never met him. But, I am mentored by his Protege Ms. Frances Hesselbein. Recently, I read this quote he wrote: “Those who perform love what they’re doing.” It’s my opinion that you weren’t put here on the planet to ever have time to “do nothing.” No, not for people like you and I. The whole reason you’d listen to a podc...
201: No More Work-Life Balance. We call it momentum
October 01, 2015 23:12 - 9.21 MBIs there a project you want to get started you keep putting off? Are you frustrated that you STILL don’t have work-life balance? I read recently that Marisa Meyer is really making a statement about the intersection of work-life focus. Writing on her Tumblr, she said: “Since my pregnancy has been healthy and uncomplicated and since this is a unique time in Yahoo’s transformation, I plan to approach the pregnancy and delivery as I did with my son three years ago, taking limited time away and...
200: It Is Worth the Effort To Be A Better You
April 16, 2015 06:00 - 19.3 MBHave you experienced the ultimate gift? We call it, “The gift of your own attention.” This is it… The LAST episode in a series of 200. Every one was crafted just for you and they were all right around 10 minutes. This one goes a little long, and I think you’re going to like it! In this episode, you will learn… The three prompts Jason uses to end each day How the Your Best Just Got Better podcast started Questions to ask yourself to “achieve more” in life and at work All good things mu...
199: Watch what you say when you’re talking
April 09, 2015 06:00 - 8.83 MBDo they hear what you say? Do you watch them listen? The next time you talk with someone, you’ll have a unique opportunity to watch them receive what it is you have to say. There is SO much research out there on communication styles and just how important it is to communicate clearly. What if instead of reading all the research, you simply read the listener. In this episode, you will learn… Do you know what university Jason is speaking at today? Observing someone will make you a better ...
198: Are You Willing to Be Wrong?
April 02, 2015 06:00 - 7.62 MBWhen was the last time you were wrong? Really, how long has it been? Leaders are focused on getting things done; on getting things right; on getting the right things done. My mentor [I never met him, but he taught me SO much through his writing and recordings] Peter Drucker had just 5 questions he’d ask anyone he ever consulted. In between the lines - I think - he was asking questions to get people to think. He loved watching people consider options, weigh possibilities, and come up with t...
197: How to set a visionary goal
March 26, 2015 06:00 - 13.5 MBWho inspires you to set goals? Have you set the right goals lately? Just last weekend, I bought Jodi and I tickets to see the comedian Kathleen Madigan “do her thing” in Thousand Oaks, California. I’m tellin’ ya, for about an hour I laughed, and thought, and wondered…it was amazing to see her up there on stage. At one point, she talked about the “Oprah Influence” and how when people think of Oprah they immediately start to consider their goals, their dreams, their ideas for the future. Wel...
196: How to make - and keep - a promise
March 19, 2015 06:00 - 8.19 MBWhat have you said “yes” to? Could you manage your agreements better? Years ago, I earned a Master’s Degree in Psychology. For two years (it was one of those “executive ed” programs) I spent a weekend a month, and a week during the summer, studying the impact of the psyche on productivity. It was important to me that I completely understand the connection between “saying” and “doing.” Years later (published in 2010) I wrote a book with my dad on the topic! In this episode, you will learn…...
195: How to make up for lost time
March 12, 2015 05:00 - 10.5 MBAre you living a “plus one” life? Have you ever worked an extra hour, hoping it would help? I’m sure you’ve fallen victim to this productivity trap: You’re under pressure to get something done, but you didn’t have enough time during the week. So, you stayed at work an hour later; or, you came in an hour earlier; or, you worked an extra hour or two on the weekend… In this episode of the podcast, I want to make the case for you STOPPING doing that. I want to share what I’ve learned about i...
194: When you write things in a journal
March 05, 2015 05:10 - 8.14 MBAre you getting the most from your life? What if you could learn more, learn better, learn faster? I’ve heard it said that the best way to learn something is to teach it. If that’s true, what are you doing about it? Look, if you’re going to be ANY better one year from now, it means you’re going to HAVE to learn something new. My question: How do you figure out what it is that you need to learn…and, what could you do starting today so that you know more about that topic? In this episode, y...
193: When you get rid of the clutter
February 26, 2015 07:00 - 6.65 MBIs there something in the way? All that “stuff” you’ve got, is it helping? When it comes to to getting the right things done, and making sure you’re working on your priorities, how are you doing…What you’re doing? There is a saying that a “clean house is an indicator of a messy mind.” But, I don’t completely buy it. What if a clear space acted as a magnet of good ideas? That’s how I like to think about it. If you want to learn how to be less frustrated with all the stuff that’s lying aroun...
192: When you ask for just a minute
February 19, 2015 07:35 - 6.96 MBWould they get more done if you didn’t interrupt them so much? In today's new episode, you’ll hear about the dangers of - and what to do about them - workplace interruptions. I’ve worked with hundreds of leaders around the world, learning about the things that block their productivity the most. In just 10 minutes, I’ll tell you how to “re-think” workplace performance! Listen right now from your phone or computer here: wmck.co/betterpodcast192 In this episode, you will learn… No, you won...
191: When you hear what they complain about
February 12, 2015 07:00 - 6.53 MBAre you losing an opportunity to learn? Did you know a complaint is the kindest thing they can give you? When it comes time to making your best a little bit better, where do you go to get the advice you need? Some leaders wait for their 360 reviews. Other leaders hope their teams/vendors/clients/managers give them feedback “just-in-time.” Still others are too busy in their day to day to even notice if/when things are off. Don’t be one of those leaders. Instead, actively pursue the complaint...
190: When you are committed to winning
February 05, 2015 07:00 - 6.4 MBAre you committed? Is winning a “nice to” or a “HAVE to”? I spent an hour on a video chat yesterday with a client I’m working with in Harare, Zimbabwe. Yes, you read that correctly… A book reader in Africa has invited us to create and facilitate a “Leadership Development Symposium” for three groups to come and study together. For the first 30 minutes we talked, we shared stories of our experiences: Linda has been “leading the community” for more than 30 years, and she discovered my book whe...
189: When you choose to lead, something happens
January 29, 2015 07:00 - 5.78 MBAre you a leader? Would people follow you? Recently, an old colleague called me for a chat. About 10 minutes in to the conversation he said, “I’m thinking of joining Get Momentum, but I’m not sure that I’m a leader.” I had to pause. And think. I asked him, “Would you say that other people around you listen to your ideas and advice?” He said they did. I asked, “Do you follow up with people after you’ve met with them to check in on their progress [he works in personal finance].” He said he di...
188: You don’t know it all…and neither do I
January 22, 2015 07:00 - 9.91 MBAre you smart? As in, "the smartest person in the room?" It’s a fine line, the whole “I’m smart / you’re smart” thing. There’s a meeting you’re heading to, or a conference you’re attending, or even a phone call you’re going to take where you’ll be in a position to (1) learn something and (2) teach something. Ok, so maybe YOU wouldn’t call it teaching, let’s not get hung up on semantics; if you share something you know, and someone else didn’t know it, you could say they “learned something a...
187: You’ll wish you’d started sooner…I promise
January 15, 2015 07:00 - 4.47 MBWhat are you waiting for? How is that working? Later… It'll never be here, I can promise you that. Really, it’s never going to be “later,” it’s ALWAYS right now. I remember when I learned that, and who I learned it from. A mentor of mine, his name is Steve, told me over lunch one day, “Jason, it’s always now. No matter what you think about, what you plan, what you hope for, you have to put things in the present tense. You already have everything you need. And, what you need later, you’ll ha...
186: 3 ways to get things done…better
January 08, 2015 19:46 - 5.39 MBAre you in position to Get Things Done? Do you know how? A leader defines herself by the things she gets done. Bottom line, are you seen as a Go To Leader? Are you someone who exudes confidence and other people look to for ideas, advice, counsel and acknowledgement? Having a “good day” at work takes more than simply checking things off a list; in this week’s podcast you’ll hear the three things Jason recommends to get…the RIGHT things done. In this episode, you'll also learn… Do you know ...
185: How Other People do Big Picture Thinking
January 01, 2015 07:00 - 5.71 MBEpisode 185 - How Other People do Big Picture Thinking Want to achieve more next year? Share this episode! Subscribe or Review the Your Best Just Got Better Podcast in iTunes! This marks episode number 185 of the Your Best Just Got Better podcast. What do you think? Do we celebrate BIG at episode 200? Here’s what I’m thinking: If we can get to 500,000 downloads, I’ll throw a dinner party here in Ojai. Dinner’s on me, you just gotta help us share the podcast with as many people as you can. ...
184: Be better if you do this
December 25, 2014 03:19 - 6.13 MBAre you visiting with family today? Are you looking to make 2015 better? As you’ll hear in today’s episode, I almost DIDN’T publish one of these for you this week. You see, I know it’s a holiday and all. So, listen in to find out WHY I did get this done, and sent it to you. Now, as you look toward next year, ask yourself, “Am I going to be better in 12 months?” If you answered that question with a “Yes,” I’ll ask you a follow-up question: “What is the ONE thing you know you need to be do...
183: Important, you'll do it better
December 18, 2014 07:00 - 5.35 MBWhat if you were more persistent? What goal do you have to “Stick To”? Studying, working alongside, and coaching some of the most effective and successful entrepreneurs, athletes and managers in the world, I’ve learned a thing or two about persistence. In fact, while I was at the PopTech.org conference in Camden, Maine last October, I made this one of my “4th Questions” that I asked people. (If you don’t know what I mean when I say “4th question,” email me. I’ll send that section of my boo...
182: How to get better every day
December 11, 2014 07:00 - 5.74 MBA Year From Now... Have you thought about that yet? It’s “that time of the year.” I’ve made two different Spotify playlists for holiday music (one to play during the “in-between-times” during seminars this month, the other to play in my hotel room or office while I’m working!). Now, since I celebrate Christmas, I did write to Santa to ask him for the one thing I want this year…In case any of you know someone who works at Specialized Bikes, let them know Santa’s gonna come by to pick up my ...
181: The 5 People Who Influence You the Most
December 04, 2014 07:00 - 5.25 MBAre the right people on your team? If you know what drags you down, will you change? Twice in my professional career, I’ve had to leave jobs NOT because of the work, but because of the community I had become a part of. In 1999 and again in 2006 I realized that the power of the people was overwhelming my ability to do MY work here on the planet. That was when I started to research this sociological phenomenon I call “the people, not the work.” In this episode, you will learn… People leave...
180: Make an introduction, save a life
November 27, 2014 07:00 - 4.93 MBAre you seeing the whole picture? If you could save time, save money, save heartache? Do you know how some people seem to “have all the luck?” Well, this episode will “unveil the curtain of success” and share with you the most amazing secret of the most successful people. If you don’t have time to listen to the whole episode, I’ll give you the punchline: “There is no real secret to success; in fact, you’ve known it all along!” So, how do you know what to do? Listen in… In this episode, yo...
179: Train People to Help You
November 20, 2014 07:00 - 5.76 MBAre you going to need help to get there? What if people knew what you need help with? Do you know how some people seem to “have all the luck?” Well, this episode will “unveil the curtain of success” and share with you the most amazing secret of the most successful people. If you don’t have time to listen to the whole episode, I’ll give you the punchline: “There is no real secret to success; in fact, you’ve known it all along!” So, how do you know what to do? Listen in… In this episode, yo...
178: Give It Away, Give It Away, Give It Away
November 13, 2014 07:00 - 4.97 MBWhat do you have to give away? Do you know how to leverage your network? The era of networking is passing us by. The idea of showing up at an event, business card in hand, meeting and greeting, and collecting names and numbers is not longer valid. I mean, sure, you’re bound to leave one of those events with some todos…I just want to challenge you to make sure they are the RIGHT todos. So, how do you know what to do? Listen in… In this episode, you'll also learn… Where Jason is hosting a...
177: 60 months from now
November 06, 2014 07:00 - 4.73 MBWhere will you be in 60 months? Look around and watch the people you spend time with. They are influencing you… You’ve had a social network since before the advent of Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. There have always been people around who you “followed;” whether they were role models, or people you just couldn’t help but notice. Today it’s just a little different. You see, you can curate your network in different ways than ever before. When you find 5 or 10 people who positively influenc...
176: The 5-Day Experiment
October 31, 2014 04:29 - 4.58 MBHow long will you take? When was the last time you thought you’d change a habit? So, you’ve probably heard the research about how long it takes to turn a new practice in to a habit. Well, I’m here to tell you to stop thinking that way. I mean, really, before you commit to the 18 or 21 or 66 days it’s going to take, wouldn’t it be worth your while to take just 5 days to identify whether or not you should even THINK about turning that thing in to a habit? In this episode, you'll also learn…...
175: Routines - the micro steps that turn behaviors in to habits
October 24, 2014 04:57 - 5.82 MBHow “good” are your routines? How to do what you’re doing every day…better? Well everyone, today’s podcast episode uncovers TWO of the routines I’ve practiced for more than a decade. Both of these help me take better care of myself; and, I’ve found the better care I take of myself, the more available I am to care for - and be there for - others.. In this episode, you'll also learn… • Why Jason is in Camden, Maine. • What he will send you if you email him sometime today! • How your ...
174: A Fast and Easy Way to Change a Habit
October 17, 2014 06:00 - 4.97 MBWant to make a new a habit? There is one thing you can do, starting today! Today, you’re going to start a process that will teach you how to build a new habit. In this episode, you'll also learn… • Where Jason is, and what’s happening tomorrow (October 18th) in New York City (CoffeeWithWomack.com) • How to focus on your Most Important Things - MITs • How the Your Best Just Got Better Podcast was started because a “family friend” thought it was a good idea • Once you know one of y...
173: If it were easy, you'd be doing it already
October 10, 2014 06:00 - 5.42 MBIf you were working more on your “Most Important Things,” would your life be better? If you knew of one tactic to prioritize your MITs more effectively? Absolutely! This week, Jason shares a story and some insight about how we think, how we work, and how we can "Discipline” ourselves to Make Better Choices at work and in life. In this episode, you'll also learn… • Where Jason has been, and where he’s going • How to decrease stress, anxiety, and complexity and lead life focused on your...
172: How to Persevere Through the Tough Times - Create Clarity
October 03, 2014 06:00 - 4.89 MBLast month over at GetMomentum.co we addressed the topic of “Perseverance” and how effective leaders need to be able to go through the tough times…especially when they are tough. As you look around your work and your world, pick one goal that you know you’d like to achieve, and clearly state what the experience will be when you get there. I know of 4 productivity tactics that will give you the super-power you will need when the times get tough. However, you know me…and I’m only going to f...
171: How to Get Lucky - Part I
September 26, 2014 06:00 - 5.62 MBWant to subscribe to the podcast at iTunes? Click here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/your-best-just-got-better/id427693120 Know someone who uses Stitcher? Click here: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/your-best-just-got-better Here’s a quote by Lois McMaster Bujold “Experience suggests it doesn’t matter so much how you got here, as what you do after you arrive.” Isn’t it true that every now and then, a little luck is all you need. I know there are 2 things you can do to increase the...
170: How to Get Lucky - Part II
September 19, 2014 06:00 - 5.33 MBPart one of this two part series comes out next Friday, September 26th! Subscribe here to make sure you don’t miss it! When it comes to making good things happen, have you ever found yourself waiting…hoping for that little bit of luck you’ll need? I gotta tell you, I love this quote by Ray Kroc, you know the guy who invented McDonalds... “Luck is a dividend of sweat. The more you sweat, the luckier you get.” So, in this episode of the podcast, you'll learn one of the two ways I know of ...
169: Dump the Plan
September 12, 2014 06:00 - 5.41 MBEarly on this Friday morning, we’re kicking off the first full day of the Annual Ojai Leadership Retreat! But first, you’re getting the early morning cast, as always. In this week’s episode, I discuss the idea of… “How do you get going?…especially if you’re stalled out?” Special guest, Geoff Welch also joins me to discuss this topic. Links discussed in this episode: Geoff Welch Geoff Welch on Twitter Thanks Fairbanks Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes