We have a limited amount of time on this planet. We don’t know what day will be our last. And for approximately 150,000 people, today will be their last.
We waste so much time on meaningless things like television, games, surface conversations and just doing nothing. Millions of unfulfilled dreams have gone to the grave without the dreamer ever giving it a shot.
Change course if you are one of the dreamers. Your time is now…
Complacent people have decided to stop growing. They feel like they cannot get better, they have reached the pinnacle.
All of us have room for improvement. We will not reach perfection on this side of eternity. Plus, we are hardwired to want to grow, to achieve our goals. Proficiency is an excellent quality. The desire to continue to learn and get even better is admirable.
In the final analysis, complacency is simply arrogance…
Obstacles are defined as, “something that hinders progress.” Running late because of traffic congestion fits this definition. But we can’t control traffic. However , there is an obstacle we do have control over.
Our biggest obstacle lies between our ears. We pay far too much attention to the inner voice that tries to discourage us, and not enough time listening to the voice of encouragement.
The first step in controlling your thoughts is you must believe you can. Without belief you will not get anywhere. Once you learn you can control your thinking, then it gets easier to get rid of negative, unproductive thoughts. Keep doing it. It’s the same as building muscle. The longer you lift, the stronger you become.
Both voices will remain in your mind forever. You decide which one to listen to…
Customer service has become a dying life form. Customer facing people don’t seem as interested in helping their customers as diligently as they used to. This can be corrected.
When we are given a job to do we should do our very best. People notice excellence. In today’s world it is easier to stand out because it seems laziness has become pervasive.
All of us are responsible for our own performance. Let’s be standouts, even when doing menial tasks. People will see you. The right people will, anyway…
I have made more mistakes than I can count. Thomas Edison failed over 10,000 times when searching for a long-burning filament. Abraham Lincoln ran for public office eight times before finally succeeding.
None of us fail from our mistakes. We learn from them. Getting things right the first time happens but it’s a rarity.
If you are in the middle of a struggle, I encourage you to keep going. You get closer to a breakthrough every time you try and don’t succeed…
Families can be difficult. We don’t get to choose the family we are born into. Nor are we offered the opportunity for a new selection once we are born.
Our name is the first foundation of our identity. If we do something that we get notoriety for, we either bring honor or shame to our family’s name and reputation. These “honors” can go on for generations.
Abuse is a familial malady that lasts until someone puts a stop to it. That, too, can last for generations.
No matter the family we are born into, our sole obligation is to be the best person we can possibly be. We have a choice…
We are all performers in some ways. We post our happy times on social media, or we embellish our accomplishments to impress others.
Let’s be fearless in showing the world who we are, not who we pretend to be. People will hold us in judgment no matter how hard we try to please. Those attitudes don’t count!
Give your best. Always. There are good people in the world. Those are the ones we need to stay connected with…
Why are boundaries difficult for people to set? Let’s explore this a little.
Setting boundaries begins with a healthy self esteem. You value yourself in the right way, therefore you are careful with your time. This isn’t ego, it’s a way to take care of yourself. Saying yes to everything will burn you out. Too much stress in your system will produce inflammation.
Learn to say no to anything that doesn’t enrich your life. It’s okay…
One thing I learned from experience is that most people have agendas. They want something from others and then they are through with them.
I’m not being negative or rude, I’m stating an observation. Perhaps you know someone of influence or prestige, and someone else wants access to them. It’s not a crime, but you get to choose whether or not to grant access to the person.
I encourage you to drop any agenda you might have. Meet people where they are, as they are. You will gain so much more in your relationships without agendas…
Thoughts are things, and our thoughts can manifest if we believe them. This is important to remember.
An occasional negative thought probably won’t turn into reality unless we attach emotional energy to the thought. At the same time the thoughts that excite us can be brought to life if we feel them deeply.
Focus on the things you want while removing the negative from your thoughts. It takes work and it takes practice, but you can do it…
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