self help motivation – Shawn Byfield – Certified Public Speaker, Dance Coach & Choreographer

What Happens When You Change Your Focus?

“YOU BECOME WHAT you think about most of the time.” Have you heard this before? It simply means this: If you look for bad news, more bad news shows up in your life. Cue storm clouds… But there’s good news: The opposite is also true. If you look for the good, more good shows upContinue reading “What Happens When You Change Your Focus?”

Here’s SOMETHING You Can Try To Defeat Daily Negative News

I work hard to make a positive contribution to this planet in all that I do. Period. Bringing joy to people’s lives, removing doubt, building confidence, and setting a positive example is being part of the SOLUTION. I refuse to be part of the problem and seen as a stereotype. I resist being typecast, there’sContinue reading “Here’s SOMETHING You Can Try To Defeat Daily Negative News”

Want To Do What You Love? REALITY: You Don’t Need Permission

Want to do what you love? You can! But you gotta stop asking other people “can I start now?” before taking a chance on yourself. The reality is: placing your power in others to give you a green light won’t help you move forward. Go. Do You. Make today the day you stop waiting for someoneContinue reading “Want To Do What You Love? REALITY: You Don’t Need Permission”

This Is The Most-Avoided Question That Will Make You Challenge Your Job Situation

YES! Let’s check Silicon Valley and Googleplex off my list! Totally inspired. Earlier this month on my Instagram, I finally visited one of the largest and most inventive tech companies on Earth. Always wanted to go. Since I was in San Jose on a marketing convention I took time to head to the search engineContinue reading “This Is The Most-Avoided Question That Will Make You Challenge Your Job Situation”

CONGRATULATIONS Winners! (The Simple, PROVEN, 2 Step Formula For Winning At Everything)

I LOVE hearing good news from my dancers and friends. Just found out one of them made the callback for Argos Cheerleaders! Out of 165 girls fighting to get paid to dance, do community work, and cheer on Toronto’s Grey Cup winning team, she’s in! PLUS: one of my friends, after shadowing me, improving herContinue reading “CONGRATULATIONS Winners! (The Simple, PROVEN, 2 Step Formula For Winning At Everything)”

See How CRAZY It Is? To Think I Believe In YOU?

Do YOU believe in you? Because I really do. Ever since an early age I’ve been a cheerleader for others. Caring and wanting you to succeed has always been a passion of mine. I’m a wired optimist and a true believer in human potential. Do you think I’m crazy? I hope so, because it’s theContinue reading “See How CRAZY It Is? To Think I Believe In YOU?”

Impatient? READ THIS… How Does This Popular Movie Quote Relate To Your Current Life?

So in my world, so much can change in 8 hours! Here’s a real-TIME story unfolding right now: Two hours ago I was at home in my underwear. Now, I’m lying down comfortably in my honeywagon, after a major movie production sent a driver to pick me up and bring me to set. Yup, I’veContinue reading “Impatient? READ THIS… How Does This Popular Movie Quote Relate To Your Current Life?”

Who Else Wants To Become A Top Choreographer, Director, Pop Sensation Or Television Celebrity? Here’s The SECRET

DANCERS! Listen. I’m actually quite upset… There’s a whole world of opportunity out there. You can do anything you put your mind to… So Why Is Shawn So Upset? Because too many dancers only aspire to be a “backup dancer” for some artist. That’s their DREAM. And that’s fine… …But why not dream bigger? What’sContinue reading “Who Else Wants To Become A Top Choreographer, Director, Pop Sensation Or Television Celebrity? ** Here’s The SECRET **”

Are You Selfish? Here’s The Best Way To Use It For Others

Let’s face it… It’s actually NOT about you. Zig Ziglar said it best: come from a place of service. Put other people’s wants needs and desires first. When you help enough people get what they want, you’ll in turn be rewarded with what you want. Wow! Rocket science! I’ve always loved this principle, and workContinue reading “Are You Selfish? Here’s The Best Way To Use It For Others”

Ancient Sensei Wisdom That Will Help You Crush This Year Like A Ricecake

Ancient Sensei Wisdom That Will Help You Crush This Year Like A Ricecake Happy New Year! Sending you the most positive energy you can handle this new year. Come, let’s sit. Remove your shoes grasshopper. Have some tea. Slow your breath. Fill your lungs. Focus on only the words on this page. Now. Let’s reflect onContinue reading “Ancient Sensei Wisdom That Will Help You Crush This Year Like A Ricecake”