Why are we always looking forward to the weekend? Why do we embrace the day of rest with no plans in place? Why don't we enjoy Mondays? Why are we reving up for Friday on hump day (Wednesday)? I think we really need to reflect on those questions. Unless you're planning on going on a... Continue Reading →
Examining My Own Actions
I struggle with not sharing my journey at times. Sometimes I feel that I'm inspiring by sharing my journey. Then at times I think I bother some folks by making them feel like I'm judging them that they're not doing enough. Some may feel that I am sharing something negative, that what I do is... Continue Reading →
Change your life
What if I told you the formula for changing your life was simple and easy? What if I told you that you can begin changing your life within minutes? What if I told you that you can begin pealing back the layers of negativity and lies away immediately? All of the above is true. What... Continue Reading →
My Values
Work on me If I don't work on me I'm not going to be good enough for my children, wife, family or team. Be better than you was yesterday. All in Mentality Don't do anything half ass, not even three quarters in. All in or nothing. Do it to a fault. Self Talk The relationship... Continue Reading →
Pick and choose your battles
One day I realized that I was using that statement to create excuses. They're ALL my battles! Prioritize your battles. Organize them in such a way that by fighting certain battles first, you'll eliminate other battles. When we hear "pick and choose your battles!", Something rings true. Nevertheless, it is usually used to cop out... Continue Reading →
Empower
Throughout the years I've realized that to empower others is extremely important. Definitely a lesson I learned well into my leadership career. One thing I learned a long time ago probably by way of examples was to take full on control of a situation, own it, make it your own, begin to build it and... Continue Reading →
Who are we?
Everyone we come in contact with throughout our lives leaves something behind in us. Essentially, we're a little bit of everyone we spend any kind of time with. This is a very interesting thought and a very true one at that. Scary as well. Now, I know there's some folks we completely disagree about but... Continue Reading →
Why be an irrational optimist
As I read that quote it just hits me hard. I have practice this for many years. I haven't always been an irrational optimist but I am glad at some point I transitioned into one. What do you think about on a daily? Do you listen and watch positive things? Are you filling your mind... Continue Reading →
Humbleness
Be Humble How to become humble? Give credit to others, always Be grateful when a compliment is given Be proud of your strengths but be humble by your areas of opportunity and work on them Ask feedback from those close to you, ask them for three things they appreciate and admire about you and three... Continue Reading →
Life doesn’t get easier
I hear folks telling others (usually younger) that things get easier. I dare say they don't. I believe we get better at dealing with the situations thrown at us. I believe we set ourselves up in a position where what gets thrown at us doesn't destroy us... Most of the time. To tell our youth... Continue Reading →
Get your A$$ up and move forward
What are you waiting for to get mentally, emotional, financially and physically fit? You probably talk about it. You likely ponder on it. I bet at times you get an epiphany about it that sometimes motivates you to open an investment, get a gym membership, attempt to learn to meditate, etc. What are you waiting... Continue Reading →
“Today” Daily Intentions
Daily Intentions for a successful start
