Here I am backstage at Thrivers 2020 and about to give a keynote speech. In these minutes before I walk out on stage in front of hundreds of people, I could be checking my phone, chatting with someone, checking my vest…
But I don’t.
The best thing I can do before presenting to an audience is to focus on what I am about to do. It’s a ritual at this point.
The ritual? Focus on being of service in these moments.
For me, the song Times Like These, by The Foo Fighters, grounds me and helps get me into that focused mindset I want. It’s times like these that I want to deliver the best service I can, and truly help those around me.
When you are facing a pivotal moment, how do you amp yourself up so you can be laser focused and deliver the best of you?
I knew I liked you Mike. This is Soooo good.
So I went into my iTunes playlist to look for my own Focus-Fight song.
There were many and I think the song can change depend on the season of life you are in –
I wanted to choose between
“Stepping Out” by Steel Pulse (love that one),
“Brand new Day” by Sting and
“I’m Getting Ready” but Tasha Cobbs/Nicki Minaj
or ooh ooh “I’m not Afraid” by Eminem or
“Am I wrong” by Nico or
“Let’s get it started” by Black Eye Peas.
Phew! so many powerful songs.
But finally I came upon the one for my now:
So. Drum roll please…
My song is “Live Your Life” by T.I. featuring Rihanna
This is the one for me for now.
Nice talking to you. (Come to London UK already!)