C4: An Explosive Way to Live a Dynamic Life

by Edward J. Davis, Robert E. Reed

Overview

C4 – How to Live a Dynamic Life, uses a very unique approach to enlighten its readers on the four (4) components necessary to live an explosive life. By tackling the areas of Character, Conviction, Creation and Contribution, the reader will be both irritated and motivated to explosive success! This book is a fundamental building block for personal development and creating real wealth in your lifetime. In a very practical way, C4 also prepares you for success in whatever way you define it. As opposite sides of the same coin, authors Robert Reed and Edward Davis speak to us in a language we will understand. Whichever voice moves you to action, is of no consequence. What matters is that you take an introspective look at what is holding you back from achieving dynamite results! The bonus section offers a countdown to detonation that focuses on procrastination, time management, goal setting, removing distractions, getting out of your comfort zone and other countdown measures that are sure to help you lift up and take off!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543934588
Publisher:	BookBaby
Publication date:	05/04/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	192
File size:	611 KB

About the Author

Robert Reed was born and raised in Houston, Texas, but now resides in Arizona as a speaker, author, and licensed insurance broker. As a broker, he was awarded and recognized as a "Top 10 Agent" and was a member of the top sales team in the country. As a speaker, Robert has spoken to budding young entrepreneurs on personal development and independent professionals on personal branding.

Table of Contents

Component 1 Character 5

Who are you really? 5

Character is Dynamic Magnetism 7

Control of Self is Required for Lift-Off! 8

Master Your Health 10

Master Your Finances 10

Building a Powerful Character 11

Avoiding Landmines Along Your Course 12

Cognitive Dissonance 14

Creating an Explosive Character Takes Hard Work! 17

It's All About Character 19

What is Character? 22

What Kind of "Character" Are You? 23

Character Attraction 26

Reputation Rides on Character, and EVERYTHING Rides on Reputation 28

Where Does Your BRAND Stand? 31

What you diet on will determine your true character (color) 34

Mistakes and Missteps 37

Potatoes, Eggs, and Coffee Beans 37

Takeaways 40

Action Steps 42

Component 2 Conviction 47

Let Your Passion Lead Yon 47

Conviction Personified 48

What is Your Conviction? 51

Stop Monkeying Around and Grab Hold of Something Bigger Than Yourself 52

The Power of Conviction 54

Live for Something or Die for Nothing 59

Why is conviction so important? 61

Align With Your Convictions 62

Develop a Personal Mission Statement 64

See the Vision 67

Eat Thunder and Crap Lightning 68

Mistakes and Missteps 70

Takeaways 71

Action Steps 71

Component 3 Creation 75

The Art of Wealth Building 75

Sight Comes From Your Eyes; Vision Comes From Your Imagination 76

Drumming Up Business 76

The Business Application for Tom Brady and the Patriots 76

Business Case Study (Friends and Business) 78

Money Menu 79

Stimulate your appetite (appetizers) 81

Enjoy your entrée (main course) 82

Now, for a little dessert 83

Know Your Numbers 84

It All Starts in Your Mind 87

Create Your Own Reality 88

I'm the Greatest of All Time. I Shook Up the World! 89

As a Man Thinketh 91

How to Create Wealth 93

Creating Wealth Begins With Living Within Your Means 95

Investing in Yourself 96

Maintaining your Health 99

Learn How to Save 100

ALWAYS Shop with a Shopping List 101

Never Shop on an Empty Stomach 102

Drop the BAD HABITS 102

Pay Yourself First & Become a Millionaire! 103

Mistakes and Missteps 107

Takeaways 108

Action Steps 109

Component 4 Contribution 113

It All Adds Up 113

What is Your Contribution? 114

At the Root of Contribution is "DOING" 117

It's Not How You Start, But It's How You Finish 118

Make Your Contribution an Institution 120

Make Every Day Count for Something: Every Contribution Counts 122

If Your Dream Starts and Ends with You, It's Not Big Enough. 125

Contributions in the Arts 127

Contributions in Engineering 128

Contributions in Business 131

Mistakes and Missteps 137

Takeaways 138

Action Steps 139

Robert's Final Thoughts 140

ED's Final Thoughts 143

Bonus: Countdown to Detonation

10 Procrastination: The Biggest Destroyer of Dreams and Contributions 149

9 Time: Our Most Precious Commodity 152

8 Who's in Your Circle? 155

7 Comfort Zones: Killers of Progress 157

6 Distractions: Removing the Roadblocks 159

5 The Importance of Preparation 161

4 The Power of Affirmations 164

3 The Significance of Goal Setting 167

2 Benefits of Journaling 170

1 Press the Button! 172