David Andrew Wiebe

A Day in the Life of David Andrew Wiebe, Updated

by David Andrew Wiebe | May 23, 2023 | Productivity

A couple of years ago, I was asked what my daily routine was like.

And things have changed quite a bit since January 2021! Sometimes I can’t keep track of all the amazing things in my life that happen in a week let alone three years.

So, it feels as good a time as any to offer an update on how I’m spending my time. Let’s get to it!

8:40 AM: Meditation

This is more an ideal than reality right now, but meditation is in my schedule first thing in the morning. Some days I keep to it, most days I don’t. More likely I’m at 7-Eleven buying an energy drink.

9:00 AM – 11:45 AM: Writing & Content Work

Not much has changed here.

I do have the occasional call or meeting during these hours, but certainly not on a Monday.

As much as possible, I use these hours for focused work, usually client work.

11:45 AM: Workout

I keep to this routine three to four times per week.

Two days are dedicated to cardio/full body, two days are dedicated to weightlifting/strength training.

12:15 PM: Committed Colleague Call

I check in with my Committed Colleague four to five times per week, sometimes for 15 minutes, but it often goes longer.

We share breakdowns and breakthroughs, what we’re out to accomplish that day, and create a possibility for the day.

12:30 – 1:30 PM: Lunch

There’s some extra margin built into my schedule as my call with my Committed Colleague may go long. If the call is short, I can shower and get lunch during this time. Otherwise, just lunch.

1:30 – 5:30 PM: Writing & Content Work

I will usually wrap up client assignments during this time block, and begin working on my next blog post, podcast episode, book, presentation, or course.

5:30 PM: Meeting

On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, I have a half hour meeting beginning at 5:30 PM.

There typically aren’t any meetings on Monday, Thursday, or Friday during this time, but I may have a coaching call.

I also have a monthly meeting on Monday from 4:45 to 6:00 PM.

6:00 PM: Supper

A big man has got to eat, you know! 😉

6:30 PM – 9 PM: Writing, Meeting, or Training Session

On Monday, it’s typical that I’ll still be writing during these hours.

On Tuesday, I’m usually training program participants.

On a Wednesday, I have a team meeting.

On a Thursday, I’ll be writing.

Twice per month on Fridays, I have meetings lasting from 7:00 to 9:45 PM. Most other Fridays I have a one-hour meeting from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, so on those occasions, outside of meeting time, I’m also writing.

Weekends

I get to relax for the most part! I’ve earned it.

Nowadays, I often go for drives, walk along the beach, find something to eat, maybe smoke the occasional cigar…

I’m looking at adding fishing into the equation.

Final Thoughts

Did I ever expect to be writing, coaching, training, and spending as much time as I am in calls and meetings as I am today?

Nope!

But writing and communication are my access to all wealth.

Coaching and training are my access to fulfillment.

Calls and meetings are my access to community and connection.

Everything one could hope for or want is in my life. It’s abundant. And I’m grateful.

Money is Not Attracted to Desperation

by David Andrew Wiebe | May 14, 2023 | Personal Development

Money moves for its own reasons.

Of the many reasons it prioritizes, desperation is categorically low on the totem pole.

A beggar may receive a few coins from those who feel sorry for him.

A family member or friend may decide to help you in critical circumstances.

But in both situations, there’s a reason money did not move more quickly to the person in need. Rarely does money respond to need alone, especially large sums of money.

Rarely does money respond to need alone, especially large sums of money. Click To Tweet

I asked a friend:

When you’re desperate for money, does it seem to show up more easily or does it seem like there’s no flow at all?

She responded by saying:

When I am desperate for money, I notice more the space of “how long it’s not showing up.” Then I get discouraged, and sometimes I don’t feel like taking the actions to generate money. Generating money for me involves sending out email campaigns and creating offers to clients that already are visiting. The resistance gives me the experience of no flow.

Desperation is resistance. It will give you the experience of no flow.

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There will be ebbs and flows in life. We will all go through times of lack as well as abundance.

But desperation is a bad bargaining chip and one of the worst scents on anyone.

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If you fail to win over a client, no problem. There are eight billion people on the planet. It’s never a joyride to miss out on an opportunity, but if you learn from the experience and adapt your approach, there’s a better chance you will land the plane next time.

It isn’t necessarily easy to set aside desperation and think long-term. But whatever you give your attention to expands. So, it is in your best interest to set aside ingrained feelings about your standing in life and instead focus on the actions that will see you thrive. It may not happen a day, a week, or a month from now… but if you stick with the process, your life will transform.