Humble people don’t walk around with their heads down feeling unworthy. Humility means thinking about yourself less while thinking about others more…
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Daily Life
Why do we look forward to vacations? It’s because they are a diversion from our daily routine. We get to do something different, even if that means we are doing nothing.
Life can be tedious and boring. As routine sets in we aren’t as stimulated as we are when we are presented with new stimuli.
It’s a good idea to take a break from your routine. Read a book. Call a friend you haven’t spoken to in a while. Just do something…
Fame
People will compromise themselves for fame. Not everyone, but I’m surprised at the lengths people will go to for notoriety’s sake.
There’s an “influencer” who licked a toilet bowl and posted it on TikTok. He doesn’t influence me. In today’s culture it’s all about the views and the likes.
There are many famous people who have used their influence for good. The late Paul Newman comes to mind. He was the kind of person who could influence me.
How about you? Make a list of the people you admire. Set the example for others, and aim high…
Books
When I was a child, I fell in love with books. I loved reading, a habit that has stuck with me all my life.
Books stimulated my imagination. We didn’t have the internet so reading got my creative juices flowing. It still does.
Typically I have four or five books going at one time across a wide genre. I’m grateful for what books did for me.
When was the last time you read a book? I encourage you to start one today…
Inflexible
There are three types of intelligence: intellect, personality and adaptability. Psychologists have studied these for decades and have come to the conclusion that one of these types of intelligence has the highest correlation to success. Which type do you believe it is?
If you had said intellect, you would be wrong. And while a pleasant personality is necessary to get along with others, that answer would be incorrect, too. The correct answer is adaptability.
Being flexible in your approach to problem solving means you see things from a variety of angles. You aren’t hyper focused on just one. Your ability to adapt will take you far.
If you are fortunate enough to have a high amount of all three, there’s no stopping you…
Solving Problems
Our world is facing enormous, almost overwhelming challenges. We have homelessness, hunger, political divide, human trafficking and many more, too many to name. It would be easy to throw our hands up and just give up. But that wouldn’t be the right thing to do.
We are not going to solve our problems in their entirety. But if we move the needle in the right direction, we will make a difference in the lives of others. Plus, we will inspire others to do the same. This is how you get things done.
We can make a difference. It begins with me…
Transparency
When you approach life unguarded, you will be amazed at how much deeper your connections with others are. By being open and transparent you encourage others to be the same. Your vulnerability allows them to feel safe and trust you.
Try it. Do not concern yourself with judgement. People are judging anyway. Be open…
Political Divide
In the United States, we have fallen into a trap. A dangerous trap. We have decided that our only “friends” can be the people we agree with politically. I’m not sure how we got here.
Since the founding of the United States, we have had disagreements about politics and policies. For a long time it was healthy debate, not unhealthy hatred. We could battle things out but go have a drink afterwards. Everything was good between us. Why did it change?
People aren’t robots. They have thoughts, feelings, dreams and desires. They rarely align perfectly with everyone else’s aspirations. We must come to the realization that it’s okay to disagree. And we can do it without destroying relationships…
Doubt
Do you doubt yourself? If so, why? You didn’t have doubts as a child. None of us walked perfectly when we started walking, but we never doubted our ability to master walking.
The world is hard and harsh. Our setbacks can cause doubt to creep in. But the lessons from childhood are still relevant. Don’t give up on your dreams, no matter what! Go for what turns you on and never look back.
You can do anything you set your mind to. Anything…
Eye Level
Do you look people in the eyes when you speak to them? Eye contact is a subtle, yet important way to recognize people, to make them feel important.
Everyone wants to feel seen and heard. When we make the effort to make and hold eye contact, we give them the recognition they want.
Focus on whoever you are engaged with. Consider them to be the only person in the world during that moment. Watch what happens…
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