We often run away from anything painful. We usually avoid emotional, physical and mental pain. We seek out comfort. Although for safety reasons that all makes sense, when we study the great folks who have achieved great success and wisdom they usually have something in common. They went through a great deal of emotional, mental... 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 →
Big Brother Leadership Approach
I dug everywhere trying to find a leadership style similar to my own. Although I found many golden nuggets I could not find exactly what I was looking for. For lack of any term found, I'm going to call it the Big Brother Leadership approach. Just like it sounds, the style is very much like... Continue Reading →
Namasté
I loved when I 1st learned this concept many years ago. It is what many people in the east say internally when they bow to you. To me I thought they were all just saying hi. I'm huge in seeing people's greatness in them even if they don't see it in themselves. This concept explains... 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 →
Part one of the book for my sons
Life is not fair, get over it. Always have your brothers back. Your mother is the most important person in this world. Love deeply. It's going to leave you vulnerable to get hurt but it only really hurts the first time. Read your father's books. Read biographies of the great ones, it's a cheat code.... Continue Reading →
2019 Goals
Success is a funny thing. My 2018 new year's resolutions were pretty far fetched: Drink five fresh veggy juices a day with no food for 30 days. Move out of Florida. Begin a new job. Work to live, rather than live to work. Work out more than I did in 2017. Meditate most days. I... 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 →