Like it or not, your physical and mental fitness matters if you want to get hired, be promoted, or lead others. In fact, studies show that overweight executives make lower salaries because they’re viewed as less effective not only in their job performance, but in their interpersonal relationships as well. Your body is a walking billboard for your level of physical fitness. And your behavior and emotions reveal your level of mental fitness.

Would you like to ramp up your physical and mental fitness? The good news is that you only need one set of power tools to accomplish both! By learning to focus your mind and direct your energy more effectively, you’ll automatically begin to improve your physical fitness! You can install simple, yet powerful practices that will not only improve your outcomes, but your life satisfaction. I call them as my secret weapons for not only getting and staying in shape, but becoming a better leader (for your organization or your family)! How? Clarity. Clarity is magnetic!

Here’s a “power tool” you can use right now. It’s called a “mindmap”, and it’s purpose is to narrow your focus. Just pick your top three current priorities, and list the top three things you can do to address each one. Place in a visible location and use it to eliminate distractions.