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Spirituality

The Battle

You and I are in a war. We aren’t battling each other. We are fighting the voices of doubt inside our heads.

When we were born, we set out to conquer the world. Nothing could stop us. We believed in ourselves while the people around us doubted us. So, what happened?

Life happened. This imperfect world wouldn’t cooperate or bend to our will. Some gave up on pursuing their dreams while others adapted and marched forward. Yet there were more hurdles placed in our way. What now?

Now we see what we are made of. Our grit and determination get tested as we refuse to be defeated. The battle rages on but we will not cede territory.

Every day you are going to face challenges. Some are small (traffic delays) and some may seem insurmountable. Whether we win or lose is determined in our minds before we begin.

You will be victorious over every challenge you will encounter if you refuse to accept defeat. Keep fighting…

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Spirituality

Frustrated Into Prosperity

After a family vacation in 1951 left Kemmons Wilson disappointed by the quality of roadside motels, he founded Holiday Inn in 1952. Wilsons frustration created a vision and a burning desire to change things for the better.

By 1968 the Holiday Inn chain of motels was the largest in the world with over 1,000 locations. It’s a pretty remarkable story considering how the founder started his life.

Kemmons Wilson never knew his father. He died when little Kemmons was only nine months old. Wilson grew up in poverty. He started working odd jobs and delivering newspapers at a young age. He dropped out of high school so he could help his family even more than he already was.

Every obstacle he faced could have deterred Wilson, but it didn’t. He had no college degree, no connections and no money. But he had a strong work ethic, and he had a love for business. God equipped him to change the way families traveled the world. Businessmen, too.

We have an element in society who believe the world owes them something. The world is hard. The strong not only survive, they thrive. Fortunately most people still value hard work and dedication.

Kemmons Wilson passed away in 2003. He left a business legacy few people may ever attain. But his story remains one of inspiration and never allowing lack to stop us.

Life is tough. Be tougher…

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Spirituality

Approach

Timing is everything, especially when you have a difficult message to deliver. As you have experienced, an opportune moment appears when we are patient.

How we approach life’s challenges is one of the most important things that determines our success. If we have a negative attitude, failure is guaranteed. A positive attitude, combined with a mind open to suggestion and collaboration, will usually succeed. We must be humble enough to know that we aren’t the only one with good ideas.

I encourage you to be fearless when trying something new! Read a little bit about what you are about to tackle, then go do it.

Approach life with the belief and confidence of a child learning to walk. Keep trying until you succeed…

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