Profound are the words of one young dad when he first held his newborn son and looked into his eyes… In reflecting back on that pivotal moment, the new dad remarked, “When my boy was born, a little of the boy in me had to die.” The cost of success and advancement in any sphere … Continue reading
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Am I making a difference?
Recently I asked a friend what his greatest need was. He responded, “To feel like I am accomplishing something.” Boy, been there, done that! Have you? Yesterday I read this quote from Harold Myra & Marshall Shelley’s book: The Leadership Secrets of Billy Graham: “Sometimes bringing hope to a dispirited group is the most important … Continue reading
Today could be different
The way to see things grow, improve and get better is to do something different. Grit, determination, and working harder are good, but they will not improve a thing unless you do something different. Because you demonstrate tenacity and persistence will not matter if you do not do something different. You don’t have to blow … Continue reading
Beyond fear
Your success is beyond the border of fear. Like breaking the sound barrier, you will never truly succeed in life until you’ve turn your back on living safe and step into the unknown. The ONE THING for today: I’m not saying it is easy, I’m saying naming your fears and pushing through them is what … Continue reading
Unequal problems
Problems are the spice of life. Problems give you a chance to make a difference, advance in life, and succeed, for there is always a place at the table for a problem-solver. However, all problems are not equal. For starters, if the problem you are working on is about your comfort and fun, scrap it. … Continue reading
Knowing No
The word “NO” is one of the most important and essential words in the world. Being that you can only do a very few things at a time, you must be willing and able to say “No” to almost everything. However… …wisdom is required. Every use of the word “No” must be preceded by the … Continue reading
A Chicken Sandwich is Making McDonald’s Nervous
Early this year a large number of MacDonald’s restaurant franchise owners got together and sent a letter to management demanding that they make producing a quality chicken sandwich their number one priority. Why? Because, Chic-Fil-A is knocking their socks off. Seemingly out of nowhere, Chic-Fil-A has now become the second largest fast-food restaurant in the … Continue reading
