“The quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor.”
― Vince Lombardi
It doesn’t matter who you are. Do what you need to do.
It doesn’t matter what you want. Do what you need to do.
It doesn’t matter where you live. Do what you need to do.
It doesn’t matter when you work. Do what you need to do.
It doesn’t matter why you do it. Do what you need to do.
“When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive—to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love — then make that day count!”
― Steve Maraboli
Be grateful for the bed you slept in.
Be grateful for the cool water you’re drinking and the hot water in your shower.
Be grateful for the coffee, tea, or whatever’s helping you wake up.
Be grateful for the eggs you’re preparing to eat.
Be grateful for the phone you’re not checking Twitter on, but you are using for morning prayer and meditation.
Be grateful for the pull-up bar and the weights.
Be grateful for the work you’re about to start.
“Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.”
― Babe Ruth
You don’t fear failure. You fear other people seeing your failure. You fear public embarrassment. You fear shame.
I mean, think about it. It’s easy to try a crazy dance move when nobody’s looking. It’s embarrassing to ask a dumb question in a business meeting.
Fear of shame holds you back. Fear of shame stops you from trying something different or taking a risk.
And why are you afraid of shame? That’s your ego, once again, getting in the way. Don’t fall into the trap.
“The beginning is the most important part of the work.”
― Plato
May you and those you love be blessed during this new year!
“Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit; she will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”
― Matthew 1:20-21
Merry Christmas! May you experience peace and blessings this Christmas season and always!
“Nobody’s a natural. You work hard to get good and then work to get better. It’s hard to stay on top.”
― Paul Coffey
You’re already your own boss… And you’re probably not very good at your job.
I mean, think about it. You doubt yourself. You do a lousy job of developing yourself. You waste your time. You’re always distracting yourself. You’re harsh on your mistakes and you never think you’re good enough.
If that was how your manager at work treated you, how long would it be until you quit? Not long, I’m sure.
So how can you be a better self-boss? How about treating yourself with respect? Maybe show a little confidence in yourself too.
A good boss can challenge you to greatness and guide you to success. If you can learn and master that level of self-leadership and self-management, nothing can hold you back.
“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.”
― Robert Collier
Good habits build a good life. Work on these habits to rise above average.
“I love those who can smile in trouble.”
― Leonardo da Vinci
Smile when things go as planned. Smile when they don’t.
Smile when you’re up. Smile when you’re down.
Smile when you receive. Smile when you give.
Smile when you play. Smile when you work.
Smile when you win. Smile when you lose.
Smile when it’s easy. Smile when it’s hard.
Smile when it begins. Smile at the end.
“There is always, always something to be thankful for.”
― Unknown
Happy Thanksgiving! May God bless you and those you love!
“If you don’t know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else.”
― Yogi Berra
The questions we ask ourselves are often more important than the questions we ask anyone else.
There are obviously many more great question to ask yourself. The key is to ask yourself questions that challenge your assumptions. The answers, or the lack thereof, will quickly change your persepctive.
