Humble people don’t walk around with their heads down feeling unworthy. Humility means thinking about yourself less while thinking about others more…
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Daily Life
Why do we look forward to vacations? It’s because they are a diversion from our daily routine. We get to do something different, even if that means we are doing nothing.
Life can be tedious and boring. As routine sets in we aren’t as stimulated as we are when we are presented with new stimuli.
It’s a good idea to take a break from your routine. Read a book. Call a friend you haven’t spoken to in a while. Just do something…
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…
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…
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…
Doubt
Do you doubt yourself? If so, why? You didn’t have doubts as a child. None of us walked perfectly when we started walking, but we never doubted our ability to master walking.
The world is hard and harsh. Our setbacks can cause doubt to creep in. But the lessons from childhood are still relevant. Don’t give up on your dreams, no matter what! Go for what turns you on and never look back.
You can do anything you set your mind to. Anything…
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…
The Determined People Podcast: Interview with Chris Almendarez
Today’s guest is a devout man of God whose world came crashing down on him in 2015 when his lovely wife Jana was diagnosed with cancer. Chris Almendarez, president of the Round Rock Express Minor League Baseball team, joins us to share his story of faith and love, how God has guided him through the most difficult times in his life, and the amazing charity work that he has become involved in in honor of late wife. Towards the end, we also sneak in some baseball talk. Make sure to tune in for this harrowing tale of love, loss, and faith on today’s Determined People Podcast.
Complicated
We unnecessarily complicate things. Life isn’t that hard to figure out. Many times the simplest solution is right in front of us but we don’t see it because of all the noise.
Try to eliminate anything that gets in your way of thinking clearly. Our minds can do incredible things when we get out of our own way. Think about it…
Suspense
I love suspense. Suspense is the exciting uncertainty of not knowing what’s coming. Suspense keeps us interested in movies, elections and life. Without it, our existence would be mundane and predictable. Where’s the fun in that?
As much as we hear people complain about change, that’s really all there is. We have no control over anything but our attitude. Change is inevitable, so life keeps us in suspense.
“The suspense is terrible. I hope it continues…” Willy Wonka…
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