Monday Morning Mojo

Focus on connections, not transactions. In this episode, Phil uses two examples to show the value of this approach. Phil reminds us to always consider the big picture. Saving a few dollars today may cost more in the long run. Resources: Scott Smith, Forester - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-smith-27408761/ Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

On this Monday of Thanksgiving week, it is a tradition that Phil shares his version of the late Furman Bisher’s “I’m Thankful.” In this episode, Phil pauses and gives thanks to all the people and things that matter most to him. As you begin this week, we challenge you to take time to think about what you’re thankful for this Thanksgiving. Resources: Furman Bisher – “I’m Thankful” -  https://bit.ly/2pLkZh2 Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

This episode is full of little life lessons. Phil begins by sharing four lessons he learned from his mother on how to be a good guest/host. Then, he shares lessons he learned throughout high school from peers and teachers/coaches. Listen in as Phil passes along these life lessons. Resources: All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, Robert Fulghum - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/56955/all-i-really-need-to-know-i-learned-in-kindergarten-by-robert-fulghum/9780345466396/excerpt Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

After over 30 years of service to the state of Georgia Justice System, Phil’s dad retired. However, in his “retirement,” he found himself more active than ever. His newfound time allowed him to serve on several boards and give talks around the country on juvenile justice reforms. When Phil gently reminded him that he was in his 70s, his dad replied with two comments. Listen in to hear his dad’s reply. It’s two comments that if lived out will leave the world a better place.   Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Listen in as Phil takes us on a journey through life’s components.  What starts as a day’s work on the farm evolves into a reflection and correlation of seemingly unconnected things.  How is it possible that two of the most impactful pieces of our lives do not have “maintenance manuals?”  Inspection, repair, disposal, development are just a few action steps needed to ensure health and wellness. Resources: Jim Rohn - https://www.jimrohn.com/ American Medical Association - https://www.ama-assn.org/ Federal Aviation Administration - https://www.faa.gov/ Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Do you take time to engage with others who have different views than you? How receptive are you to this kind of conversation? In this episode, Phil shares the value of having these conversations and the importance of having them when both parties respect each other. Not only do they develop perspective, but they also sharpen conversation skills. He concludes with three things to do to be the example. Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

We often know the answer to questions before they are even asked. However, the right answer isn’t always the right action. As a teenager, Phil’s parents taught him an important conversation skill. It’s an approach that we can all use to be more authentic and engaged when talking with others. Listen in. Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

What’s your Jam? For Wealth Advisor, Glenn Tennyson, his jam is being vocalist and acoustic guitar for Kinchafoonee Cowboys. Dr. James Bland, Radiation Oncologist, spends time on the golf course and bow hunting/target shooting as his outlet. Ron Courson, Executive Associate Athletic Director of Sports Medicine at the University of Georgia, emphasizes the importance of recovery to his athletes but the same is true for all of us. Success comes from having balance; it’s how we can become our best selves. Resources: Glenn Tennyson – Vocals, Acoustic Guitar for Kinchafoonee Cowboys - https://www.kinchafooneecowboys.com/ James (Ricky) Bland MD, Radiation Oncologist - https://www.tanner.org/tanner-medical-group Ron Courson, Executive Associate Athletic Director – Sports Medicine - https://georgiadogs.com/staff-directory/ron-courson/7 Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Out with the old, in with the new.  Not so fast, says Phil.  In today’s episode, Phil takes us on a journey through the history of a family home and the process of its improvement and preservation.  This endeavor, while not the cheapest or fastest route, carries a far more important purpose.  Tune in to hear his story and prepare to look at the “old” through “new” eyes. Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

This episode was inspired by a recent text exchange with friends which caused Phil to reflect on what this friendship means to him and the friends in the group. Friends are the panacea in our lives. Do your friends know how much they mean to you? Do they know how much you care? Do they know how much you love them? Even if you think they know, take the time to make sure. Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

It’s good to be getting back together again; it’s been too long. This experience has reminded us all how essential genuine human interaction is to our well-being. What does being back together again mean to you? Listen in to hear what it means to others.   Resources:  Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

When have you found yourself on the “other side” of someone who sees things differently than you? In this episode, Phil shares two takeaways he learned from a tour on a recent trip. Where did Phil go? What did the tour teach him? Listen in to find out. Resources: Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin - https://www.amazon.com/Team-Rivals-Political-Abraham-Lincoln/dp/0743270754 The Troubles of Northern Ireland - https://www.britannica.com/event/The-Troubles-Northern-Ireland-history Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

After a hectic and chaotic experience leading up to boarding the plane, Phil arrived at his seat to find a handwritten note addressed to him. This note of thanks and appreciation trumped the events and emotions leading up to it. Listen in to hear the full story about the impact a few kind words and a personal connection can make. Resources: Tammy Ritchie, a purser for Delta Airlines - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammy-ritchie-b374a860/ Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Each new season brings transition and anticipation. In this episode, Phil encourages us to embrace this change and the diversity it brings. Variety is necessary for us to create and maintain balance. Listen in to hear a few small steps about how to approach change in a digestible way. Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Technology affords us the ability to be social. It does not foster genuine personal communication.  In this episode, Phil encourages us to take a moment and engage in small acts that leave a memorable impression. As a result, you will be enriched no matter whether you are on the initiating or receiving end. Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Not all questions are of equal value. “How much are you willing to spend” isn’t only a bad question, it’s offensive to many. In this episode, Phil uses a recent buying experience to show the effective difference in how you ask for information during the discovery stage. Listen in to hear a better way to approach this process. Resources: Persimmon Golf Clubs - https://www.persimmongolf.co.uk/ Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Have you ever watched a ‘How to’ video to learn something new? In this episode, Phil shares a recent ‘How to’ video he used to make butter poached lobster. It’s important to always be learning, but what’s even more important is to apply what you learn. That’s where the growth happens! Resources: Thomas Keller, owner of French Laundry in Napa, CA – How to video for Butter Poached Lobster - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8zj9Ix69ig The Cirrus Corporation, makers of Piston and Jet Aircraft, tagline “Always be learning” - https://cirrusaircraft.com/about/ Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

In this episode, Phil reflects on a memorable trip he recently took with his youngest daughter, Ally. They crossed paths with a seventy-eight year old women during their zip-lining adventure who they will never forget. When’s the last time you did something for the first time? Step outside of your comfort zone, like Mammaw. Listen in to hear the full story. Resources: “For The First Time.” Darius Rucker - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkZIF4mmztc Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Visionaries and dreamers can change the world, so it is important that we encourage and support them. The story of Amazon is a great example! In this episode, Phil challenges us to not simply ask questions or dissuade such ideas but to seek to understand them. Resources: Amazon - https://www.bbc.com/news/business-48884596 Jeff Bezos - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/20/science/bezos-blue-origin-space.html Richard Branson - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/11/science/richard-branson-virgin-galactic-space.html Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

The lesson in this episode is simple; be kind, be intentional, and love one another. Listen in as Phil reflects on three people close to him who lived a life worth emulating. Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com