What is your level of influence?

You are a Level 1 influencer - The Responsible Influencer. You are the Honda Civic of influencers. You never break down, you're smooth and efficient, and grandparents love you. Most importantly, the people who rely on you know that you will show up mile after mile...long after others give up.

Responsibility influencers love to help others but know it starts with themselves. They take responsibility for their actions - even their mistakes (and even other's mistakes if necessary). They know life doesn't happen by accident, and if they want to make a difference it will require self-discipline and self-control..

You can not start to Live Your List until you decide to take ownership of your actions, strengths, and even failures. Most importantly you are responsible for your reaction to life’s adversities and curveballs. A Level 1 Influencer is ready for action and ready to make a difference.

You are a Level 2 Influencer - the List Maker. Everyone has a list of things they have always wanted to do in life, but few have actually written it down....not you though.

You love lists. Not just your average list - your mega master lists. You have a list of things to do, a list of places you've been, and a list of things to not do. It is needless to say that lists fire you up more than a hot dog on the fourth of July.

List Makers influence others simply by living intentionally. They have a bucket list and strive to check items off of their list. They have a list of goals and pursue relationships and careers that help them achieve their dreams.

Level 2 Influencers have written down a list of all of the things they want to see, do, be, or accomplish in life. They then take it one step further and use their experiences and opportunities to influence others and make a difference.

You are a Level 3 Influencer - The Goal Setter. It isn’t enough just for you to have a dream, you have a burning desire to start putting them into action. If setting goals was an olympic sport you would be Michael Phelps. You set such great goals that you can't help but influence those around you.

Even then, you don't just set goals - you set SMART Goals. SMART goals are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound. SMART goals are reviewed often to achieve success and influence others.

The best Level 3 Influencers set goals that help make a difference for those around them. They live so intentionally that achieving their goals ends up being synonymous with making a difference in the world.

You are a Level 4 Influencer - The Efficiency Master. There is nothing you like more than checking items off your list in the fastest way possible. You cross all of your I's and dot all of your T's. You are such an efficient influencer that you didn't even notice the mistakes in the previous sentence. You don't just know about Stephen Covey, you have actually read his books.

Efficiency Master Influencers are Living Their List in a substantial matter, and are ready to go next level. At this level they take care of all of the responsibilities in life and are a master the 4 quadrants.

They work to eliminate Quadrant 4 wasteful activities. They seek to minimize Quadrant 3 interruptions. and continue to manage all Quadrant 1 duties. Efficiency Masters maximize Quadrant 2 activities to substantially elevate the lives of others.

You are a Level 5 Influencer - The Purposeful Ones. Level 5? This is big time. You are over the hill. You are past the tipping point. You are in the top half of the levels. You are not quite Nick Collison yet, but you deserve a hustle highlight.

To be at level 5, it means you have taken responsibility for your life, you have set SMART Goals, and you have managed your time well. Now is the time to consider your purpose in this life....which is perfect for you as a Purposeful One.

Purpose is much more than a noun and you know this because you are taking care of all the nouns. You focus on the verb to influence others. You can do this by empowering, creating, motivating, helping, serving, fixing, loving...the list goes on and on.

What were you created to do? You are an incredible human being unlike anyone else on this earth. You are an one of a kind concoction of personality, quirks, gifts, and abilities that define you as you. You are a Level 5 Influencer and you are using your verb to make a difference.

You are a level 6 Influencer - The Leap Takers. If you are on this level, you are probably standing on the cliff looking at whats next. Take some time and look behind you, you have done remarkable things. You are a goal setting machine, you have lived in Quadrant 2, and you have pursued your verb like nobody's business. You influence people through your actions and your ability to take ridiculous leaps.

In front of you is the big leap and it may be scary. It is certainly audacious. But you can do this. You have prepared for this. Career, family, community, wherever your leap lies it may be time to take it. As a Leap Taker you influence through your intentionality....don't waste that opportunity.

You are a Level 7 Influencer - The Multiplier - Congratulations! you are well on your way to living your list. Some would say you are the Nick Collison of Live Your List Influencers.

You set SMART goals, you've taken big leaps and are helping others. Now is the time to take further advantage of the opportunities you've created. Look for ways to parlay your opportunities into opportunities for others.

It has been said that we should plant trees under which we will never enjoy the shade. You are indeed planting trees for others. You understand that being an Influencer is much more than you and much further than now. Congrats on taking advantage of this life. Continue to look for chances to look back and create the path for your family, for your friends, for people everywhere.