Life is hard. Sometimes it seems like every time you get on track, something knocks you back down.
If you ever feel like giving up, just step away for a brief time. But whatever you do, don’t quit. Quitting is never an option…
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The Silence of Fear
Most people are living in fear of something. The genesis of fear can be traced to the past. Perhaps we have experienced loss and are afraid of losing again.
Fear remains silent because we don’t want to be seen as fearful. Facing our fears frees us from the hold the past has on us, allowing us to experience more from life.
Do you want to live fully? Face your fears and they become powerless over you…
Repeated Failures
Did you ever try to accomplish something over and over again, simply to become frustrated and irritated? We all have.
Don’t quit. Step away from what you are doing and take a walk. Maybe a short nap is in order. You must refresh your mind and change your thinking. A solution is waiting for you, as long as you’re willing to keep going…
My Interview With The Reverend Dr. Daryl Horton
The Reverend Dr. Daryl Horton has a remarkable humility about him. In our conversation, we discussed his calling to the ministry, his challenges getting there, the “rules of religion,” and how God has always shown up. Have you ever wondered how a pastor gives a eulogy for someone they don’t know? Or are you curious about how prayer works? It’s all there and more in our interview.
Goal Tending
Do you set goals? Some people make New Years resolutions which are, in essence, goals. Yet they aren’t the same.
Resolutions are things you want to resolve within yourself. Perhaps it’s a behavior you wish to change.
Goals are achievement-oriented. Goals are definable, measurable, and they should stretch you to reach them. This is one of the ways we grow.
Set goals for yourself, and check your progress regularly. Then look back after a period of time and see how far you’ve progressed.
Reputation
Recently, a reporter resigned from a nationally-known newspaper because she falsified her sources. Her reputation has been ruined.
Our own reputations are on the line every day. The world is watching how we conduct ourselves. People might believe something about us that is untrue, but honesty and integrity win out every time.
It is my hope that the reporter does the hard work to restore her reputation. And I also hope the world will give her another chance. If she is true in her contrition, she will find restoration. If she’s not sincere, well…
Insecurities
Most people are insecure about something. For example, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. I don’t know about you, but I’m more afraid of death than I am giving a speech!
We also have things we exude confidence in, our securities. Focus on those while seeking to improve on whatever might make you feel insecure…
Courageous
Everyone has fears. Most of them are irrational and get built up inside our heads as impossible to overcome.
Get out of your head and get into life. There is freedom beyond fear. Have courage…
I Dare You!
Do you remember being dared to do stupid stuff when you were a kid? And do you remember actually taking the dare, even though you knew it would turn out badly? Stupid pride said we had to do it.
Now I will dare you to do something! I dare you to dream big, even outrageous dreams for your life. Then take a step, even a small one in the direction of your dream. And keep stepping. And no matter how many times you stumble and fall, keep getting back up. No one can keep you down except yourself.
Proficiency
In school and in life, we are graded on how well we perform. School gives us report cards while business gives us annual reviews.
These “grading systems” only tell part of the story. Proficiency in a subject means we comprehend and can apply.
Proficiency can be measured, too. Work to know the ins and outs of the subject matter and watch how your proficiency rises…
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