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Equity

Equity is a big buzzword today. You know what I mean. Everyone gets equal treatment and opportunities. But the world doesn’t work that way.

People should be treated fairly. No doubt. Those who choose to work harder and smarter have earned the right to advance, while lazy people get left behind. The amount of effort one puts into their work is an individual choice. We have no birthright to achievement.

Life isn’t fair, and no amount of legislation will make it fair. Let’s leave the pandering to the politicians and let’s get to work!

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Get Started!

You have an idea. It’s been brewing in you for a while. You think about it all the time. So what’s next?

Preparation is a good and necessary step. But at some point you have to act. Step off the ledge in an act of faith and put your plan in motion. Expect things to go well, but expect setbacks and challenges, too. They are part of the mix.

Stay focused on where you’re going. Success isn’t easy. Yet if your purpose is good, right and noble, you will succeed. Don’t question yourself. Push through your desire to quit. It’s hard to beat a person who simply refuses to give up…

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Time Spent

Who do you spend your time with? Are your conversations with them engaging, or are they focused on pointing out problems and filling your life with negativity?

Time is our most valuable commodity. We only have a certain amount of time to make a difference in the world. Our friends should be people who inspire us and bring out the best in us. And we have an obligation to do the same for them.

Be protective of your time spent with others. It’s better to get wrapped up in a great book than to waste your time with the wrong people. They will always be there if you choose to go back…

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Independence Day

In the 1700’s, King George III sent a letter to the Continental Congress which offered the following:

Peace
Trade
Consent to British forces in the new territory
British aid for debt
American self-rule, but under the Crown
American representation in Parliament

We said HELL NO! And you know the rest of the story…

Happy Independence Day! Freedom can be lost in one generation. Let’s preserve it at any and all costs.

This flag is on display in the United States Smithsonian Museum. It is the flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write The Star Spangled Banner.

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Worth

Do you value yourself? You are worth so much, and we oftentimes don’t consider our true value.

Our brains make over 25,000 independent decisions per second. Mind boggling, isn’t it? Our bodies are physical marvels in the way they work without us commanding them to. But there’s more.

Our worth is found in recognizing that a perfect God created us. In fact, God thought of every single one of us before the earth was formed. If that doesn’t blow your mind, I don’t know what will.

People search for their worth through their zip codes, bank balances, their position and power. These are hollow and will not fill the void. Unfulfilled, people turn to unhealthy habits to numb the pain.

Find your value in healthy habits. The world will still be here…

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Texas

Texans are different. We are. The spirit of America lives large in Texas. Entrepreneurship thrives in Texas because of that great spirit.

We have our own set of challenges, of course. We have lazy people, victimhood mentality is growing, and our border is overwhelmed. Yet we find a way.

I do volunteer speaking in detention centers and prisons in Texas. I talk about God, even though our federal government tells me I can’t. The administration in these facilities encourages me to talk about the Creator. If I did this in California or New York, I would be run out of the state!

If you haven’t ever visited Texas, please come. You will not run out of interesting things to do, and our people will embrace you with their kindness. Come see for yourself…

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One And Only One

If you were forced to wear one outfit over and over again, what would it be?

I would wear athletic gear if I was required to wear one outfit for the rest of my life. Living in Texas, I could get away with it. We have mild winters here.

Wearing the same clothes every day won’t stop other changes from happening. Personally, I will continue to grow and stretch myself. I’m writing a second book, and the computer doesn’t care what I have on. I do volunteer public speaking in Texas prisons. The inmates are just glad to see me.

I encourage you to look beyond what you see on the outside. The inside is still changing…

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Take a Side

We live in an increasingly divided world. Lines in the sand are drawn over everything from Trump to abortion. But maybe we are being fooled.

I have this belief, and perhaps I’m naive, that most people are good. The heart of America has not been lost to the crazies or “wokeness.” People see through the smokescreens politicians throw at us. And we recognize when we are being pandered to.

Yet there are those who are blinded by hate. Their anger runs so deep they believe what they want to believe, regardless of what is true. There is only one truth and it cannot be bent.

I believe it’s important to stand up for what you believe in. We should take sides. Let’s make sure it’s on the side of truth…

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Companion

Everyone needs people, good people in their lives. You know who I’m referring to. I’m talking about people who tell us what we need to hear, not what we want to hear. We have acquaintances for surface conversations.

Loneliness is a companion for many. So is the darkness of the night. People are struggling to get through life and all it’s challenges.

If you are reading this and feel like you are stuck, you aren’t. Step into the light. Feel it’s warmth all through your body. Let hope spring forth from deep inside your spirit. It’s there. Find it…

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History

In the United States it appears we are trying to rewrite history. Statues of historical figures from Robert E. Lee to Abraham Lincoln have been removed in the name of “curing racism.” Yes, even “Honest Abe” has been removed.

History is a great tool to learn from. In the United States we have made plenty of mistakes in the evolution of our country. But we have done far more good than bad. When disaster strikes anywhere in the world, we are the first ones to respond. And we should be.

History is fascinating. Let’s remove political correctness (which started with the communists) and learn from the past. Our growth potential is unlimited…

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