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.
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…
Do you take time to evaluate yourself at the end of your day? Ask yourself some questions: was I judgmental today? Was I easy to work with? Was I kind to myself when I made a mistake,
Self-evaluation allows us to see how we are doing. It gives us an opportunity to reflect on our growth as a man or woman. And we can find the areas we want to improve in…
Several years ago my youngest son was going down the wrong path. Many people who knew him simply said, “he’s hanging out with the wrong crowd.” I refuse to accept that as more than an excuse. After all, he had to choose the crowd.
We have control over who we allow into our lives. No one can make us associate with them.
I’m happy to report my son got his life on track and is thriving. I’m proud of him and the inner work he has done. And guess what? His crowd has improved, too!
Demands and deadlines are part of our life. The “carefree lifestyle” people crave doesn’t exist except on vacation.
The question is, are we too demanding on ourselves or are we not demanding enough? Expect much from yourself, but on those days you don’t quite measure up, be kind to yourself. Tomorrow is a new beginning…
What kind of dreams do you have for your life? Do they get you excited?
All of us are dreaming of brighter futures every day. This is what hope looks like.
Dream big. Be bold. In fact, be audacious…
How do you define success? I believe it means something different for each of us, and our definition can change.
If your goal is to become the CEO of your company, you are still successful as you are working towards the goal. Little successes add up!
I encourage you as you are seeking whatever success looks like to you, don’t forget to live…
If you ever start believing you have made it, you are at the top, be forewarned. Life is a trip that is never ending. There’s no final destination this side of Heaven.
Humility will keep you grounded. Keep the focus on others, not yourself and you will continue growing…
In western culture, the number 13 is considered to represent bad luck. The “cursed” number takes its reputation from Norse mythology.
Luck doesn’t really exist except in our minds. If luck was real then life would be a series of random events. I believe there is a Divine Order to our lives that is bigger than anything we can understand.
Embrace everything that happens to you in life, even the bad stuff. When you accept that there is no randomness, only structure, it makes the bad things easier to navigate. A little easier, anyway…
Are you outwardly focused, or are you focused inward?
I believe most people, if being honest would say inward. We are naturally selfish, so this makes sense. Protecting our lives and the lives of our loved ones isn’t selfish because it’s done out of love.
When we shift our focus onto the needs of others, something special happens. We find more joy and fulfillment than ever before.
I believe we can be focused inwardly and outwardly at the same time. Try it! You might like it…
