No one is a victim in the sense that someone else is keeping them from succeeding. Yes, bad things happen to us, but the bad stuff only prevents us from being successful and impactful if we allow it. The battle is in our minds. If you have a good mind and can think…you can do. It’s easier to blame than to do…
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Blind Spots
We all have blind spots, things we can’t see or refuse to see in ourselves. It’s important to have friends who will gently point them out to us, especially if our blind spots prevent us from being our best. Don’t be defensive or make excuses. Be proactive about doing better…
Regrets…
All of us have regrets. Time wasted. Things we wish we hadn’t said. Hurts we have caused. The important thing is to learn from these past regrets. Forgive yourself for these things, and make a personal vow to not repeat them…
Spending Habits
We all have the same 24 hours each day. Why are some people so much more productive than others? The reason is the way they spend their time. Learn to say no to things that don’t serve you well, and focus your time and efforts on what advances your purpose. Make a habit of spending your time wisely…
Who Knew?
Every experience we have in life prepares us for something else. This includes both the good and the bad experiences. I grew up in an abusive home. I hated my parents, my life, and I hated God for putting me in that family. What I couldn’t know at the time was, this experience prepared me to be able to connect with kids. Today, I have the privilege of speaking to kids in detention centers and foster homes. The kids don’t see me as just another old person telling them what to do. When I describe what my life was like as a child, they see me as one of them. We connect. This brings me more inner joy than anything I do. Oh, who knew? God knew what He was planning for my life. And God isn’t like us. He doesn’t hold a grudge toward me for laying into Him when I was a hurting, angry kid…
Popularity
Life isn’t a popularity contest. When you are doing what’s right, there will be times that you feel alone. Stay strong during those periods, knowing they are temporary. Goodness wins in the end…
Stand Out!
To stand out from the crowd, you have to do things differently. As an example, take the time to write thank you notes. Texting and emails are easy. A thank you note will make an unforgettable impression. Take the time to show you care…
Reading
From the time I was a little boy, I loved to read. Reading books took me on great adventures and opened my mind to endless creative possibilities. Still to this day my desire to read remains. Many people consider my way to be old-fashioned, but I do what works for me. I average a book a week across all genres. I encourage you to take up the habit of reading. I believe it will be of great benefit to you…
Personal Responsibility
There comes a great satisfaction from taking care of yourself, being responsible for your life and your choices. Mistakes happen along the way, but they are rarely intentionally made. Take care of what is important to you, be grateful, and never look down on those who don’t have it as good as you do…
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