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Fame

People will compromise themselves for fame. Not everyone, but I’m surprised at the lengths people will go to for notoriety’s sake.

There’s an “influencer” who licked a toilet bowl and posted it on TikTok. He doesn’t influence me. In today’s culture it’s all about the views and the likes.

There are many famous people who have used their influence for good. The late Paul Newman comes to mind. He was the kind of person who could influence me.

How about you? Make a list of the people you admire. Set the example for others, and aim high…

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Books

When I was a child, I fell in love with books. I loved reading, a habit that has stuck with me all my life.

Books stimulated my imagination. We didn’t have the internet so reading got my creative juices flowing. It still does.

Typically I have four or five books going at one time across a wide genre. I’m grateful for what books did for me.

When was the last time you read a book? I encourage you to start one today…

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Inflexible

There are three types of intelligence: intellect, personality and adaptability. Psychologists have studied these for decades and have come to the conclusion that one of these types of intelligence has the highest correlation to success. Which type do you believe it is?

If you had said intellect, you would be wrong. And while a pleasant personality is necessary to get along with others, that answer would be incorrect, too. The correct answer is adaptability.

Being flexible in your approach to problem solving means you see things from a variety of angles. You aren’t hyper focused on just one. Your ability to adapt will take you far.

If you are fortunate enough to have a high amount of all three, there’s no stopping you…

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Solving Problems

Our world is facing enormous, almost overwhelming challenges. We have homelessness, hunger, political divide, human trafficking and many more, too many to name. It would be easy to throw our hands up and just give up. But that wouldn’t be the right thing to do.

We are not going to solve our problems in their entirety. But if we move the needle in the right direction, we will make a difference in the lives of others. Plus, we will inspire others to do the same. This is how you get things done.

We can make a difference. It begins with me…

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Political Divide

In the United States, we have fallen into a trap. A dangerous trap. We have decided that our only “friends” can be the people we agree with politically. I’m not sure how we got here.

Since the founding of the United States, we have had disagreements about politics and policies. For a long time it was healthy debate, not unhealthy hatred. We could battle things out but go have a drink afterwards. Everything was good between us. Why did it change?

People aren’t robots. They have thoughts, feelings, dreams and desires. They rarely align perfectly with everyone else’s aspirations. We must come to the realization that it’s okay to disagree. And we can do it without destroying relationships…

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Useful

The word useful means “able to be used for a practical purpose or in several ways.” A car is useful to get us where we need to be. Sleep is useful, too, when you think about it.

Let’s consider the people God used. King David was an adulterer. Gideon was deeply insecure and afraid, always doubting God. And Moses was a murderer. Yet God used them in awe-inspiring ways. They are prominent figures in the Bible, the greatest book ever written.

If God used them, perhaps He can use me, too. I believe I’ll let Him…

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Eye Level

Do you look people in the eyes when you speak to them? Eye contact is a subtle, yet important way to recognize people, to make them feel important.

Everyone wants to feel seen and heard. When we make the effort to make and hold eye contact, we give them the recognition they want.

Focus on whoever you are engaged with. Consider them to be the only person in the world during that moment. Watch what happens…

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Men

It seems we have a shortage of good men in the world. The rapid rise of fatherless homes has created a crisis of identity for young boys.

What does a man look like? He is responsible, accountable and unselfish with his time. He is the last one to be served because he serves others. He is defined by his character and integrity, both of which are unshakable.

We need men to stop abandoning their responsibilities. It’s fun to be the “Disney Dad,” but our young people need more. I encourage you to ascend to the challenge…

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Law Enforcement

I am pro-law enforcement. I know a good amount of dedicated police officers who do policing the right way. They are protectors, guardians and warriors combined into one.

Law enforcement officers have a unique skill set. They provide protection for everyone, including those who are protesting them. It’s a calling, for sure, and not for just anyone.

Let’s honor our devoted police men and women. They deserve it because they have earned it…

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