I remember going to bed on December 31, 1999 wondering if the world as I knew it would still exist the next morning. It did. I remember going to bed on September 11, 2001 wondering if the world as I knew it would still exist in the morning. It didn’t. When the dust settles on … Continue reading
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Toilet paper millionaires
Where’s the toilet paper millionaires? Why didn’t someone corner the market and be ready for this? What about you? This time last month, did you load up on a year’s supply of toilet paper? No? Neither did I. You know why? We had no idea that in a few weeks we’d be dealing with a … Continue reading
What could happen
What could happen may be true, but it is not the truth until (and if) it happens. Being proactive by planning ahead is wise, but stressing over what could happen is a terrible use of your time. The best thing you can do about what could happen is to do something positive and proactive about … Continue reading
Done and done!
Yesterday I reminded us to strive to be a part of something that is so big and so important that it will not be completed until long after we have departed this life. However, there is something to be said about finishing today. Hopefully, what you are doing is important, but that doesn’t mean you … Continue reading
Completely finished
Don’t confuse being completed and being finished. Hopefully you are a part of something that will not be completed until long after you have departed the stage. What you’re doing is writing your chapter of the saga. When you’ve finished, will it be worth reading? The ONE THING for today: When you finish a project … Continue reading
Your plans will not work out.
January 1 and a brand new year is almost here! Time to start planning for a great year, but there’s one important disclaimer you must remember… Your plans will not work out. At least not in the exact way you planned for them. The unexpected is going to happen. Unforeseen events or going to happen, … Continue reading
Stop tweaking it!
There comes a point that adding one more thing, rearranging it one more time, and having one more meeting is not going to help a thing. Let it go and start the show! The ONE THING for today: Better to do something worthwhile imperfectly than to succeed perfectly at doing nothing. Continue reading
Now’s tomorrow
Most people are so trapped in the now that they seldom take specific, sustained, and directed action towards creating a better future for themselves. For example… There’s a world of difference between being in a marriage and working on your marriage. And being a parent is not the same as parenting (being a parent on … Continue reading
Planning and Your Bookie
Making “concrete plans” is laughable. Beware the control freak who makes your feel guilty because you don’t have a clear long-term plan for your life and job. Be very suspicion of the guy who tells you, “I’ve got a plan.” Unless you’ve figured out how to time travel and take a look into the future, … Continue reading
We don’t do that…
Whether it is a church, business, family, or person, there are some things that everyone should do in your area of service or existence. However, if you truly matter (exist for a unique purpose), then there are a few things that only you must do… …and to allow yourself to become distracted and drained by … Continue reading
