Monthly Archives: July 2014
July 21, 2014
Competition
Compete with yourself, but don’t beat yourself up over mistakes.
People today want to compete with everyone around them but not with the one person who they should compete against. You should only compete with yourself. However, when you don’t do as well as you had hoped, don’t take it out on yourself. Rather, you should use that as a benchmark and strive to do better next time. The only person who can fulfill your purpose is you, so why would you be compete against anyone but yourself. You have to be disciplined and secure to do this though. It’s okay to be hard on yourself but do it in a positive, constructive manner. Not tearing yourself down when you make mistake. Use those times to learn and grow. Change your competition mindset today to compete against yourself only. Who are you competing against today?
July 20, 2014
Being Secure
Be secure in who you are so that other folks insecurities don’t bring you down.
When you allow what other people do or say dictate how you act; then they are controlling you. Insecure people are threatened by secure people. With this is mind, you have to be strong enough to not allow others to affect your attitude. I meet with people al the time that are so full of anger and hurt because of what someone else did. However, you can’t allow what others do control how you act. This is why being secure in who you are is so important. When someone leaves you out, doesn’t invite you to a party, talks about you behind your back; you never give it a second thought. You don’t show them that it bothers you, because it doesn’t. You flood them with forgiveness and kindness. You take the noble, the high road and do what’s right, no matter how it feels. Being secure is a must for a person of purpose. I encourage you today to step into your full destiny. Be secure in who you are and work on being who you were created to be. Are you secure in yourself?
July 19, 2014
Make Some Changes
Making changes in your life can be difficult.
There comes a time when you have to take a good long look at yourself and make some changes. People around you may be telling you about the changes you need to make, but it’s all up to you. Until you make up your mind, develop a process of change and then work your process; you will never change. Don’t try to change without a process and without a few close friends to keep you accountable. It’s what inspected not expected that gets done. I have had to make some minor and major changes in my life. I have an addictive personality. If 1 is good then 17 got to be better. This is a major weakness that I have to work on. Not keep under control, but change completely. I will not be controlled or lead by an addictive personality. Yeah, change can be difficult but not impossible. I know that if I can make changes in my life then you can as well. We are all in this together. Don’t give in and quit. Keep up, develop your process and then use that to be the Champion that you are. Are you ready to make some changes today?
July 18, 2014
Doubts About Yourself
Today remove any and all doubt about yourself.
You are more than able to fulfill your purpose and destiny. I meet with many people that tell me that they don’t think they are good enough or have what it takes to have a destiny. Unfortunately, if you believe that about yourself, you are fulfilling your destiny but not the one that was prepared for you. Today, I want to encourage you to change your belief system about yourself. You are a person of purpose and destiny. God don’t create junk ok. You have what it takes. You are more than good enough to make a difference. Stop thinking anything different. Find the truth about yourself and get going. There is no time for any of us to sit around having a pity party, feeling sorry for ourselves. Have the courage to stand up and be the example of an overcomer, not someone that has been overcome. If you been knocked down, then get back up. It’s time to get moving forward. People are depending on you. You ready to get going today?
July 17, 2014
Wisdom Thinking
Wisdom–genuine truth–holds the key to one’s thinking.
There is something to be said about gaining wisdom. Wisdom isn’t about being smart. There are are plenty of smart people that aren’t wise. However, I would consider people of wisdom are smart. Wisdom is one key ingredient needed to live with purpose. The way you think and how you make decisions are key to living in your purpose. Wisdom will lead you to the truth too. This is very important. Truth, you see, is always true. Controlling what you think on is necessary in living out your destiny. Focus on your quest for truth in your thinking. Your purpose is about truth not facts. As you move closer toward you destiny go after truth. Find the truth about yourself and what you are here to do. Do you have wisdom in your thinking?
July 16, 2014
Mental Rest
In this day and age, our culture has become so accustomed to having constant activity going on — computers, cell phones, television, email, video games.
There’s nothing wrong with that stuff; but sometimes, we have to stop and be still so we can focus on what is more important; your purpose. This is especially true during the difficult times in life. When you are facing a challenge, it’s easy to want to run to a friend or talk about it with a neighbor. But at some point, you have to stop and say, “I have a purpose and a destiny. I will be able to overcome this situation” Remember, most of your battles are mental battles. The people in your life aren’t your enemy, the forces of the mind are. There is a battle going on in your mind and for your mind all the time. It’s important to take time to rest and relax your mind. A tired mind will lead you to make mistakes that you normally wouldn’t make. Are you too busy today?
July 15, 2014
Process to Progress
Expecting to reach your highest goal without a process is wishful thinking.
One key concept I have learned working with National Championship teams is the process. Without a process of excellence and discipline you will never reach your highest purpose in life. Your process is what keeps you centered and focused. It’s not a complicated thing, just the opposite. Your process is to be the simplest thing in your life, however, the most important. I have worked with many people that had great dreams and goals. However, they lacked a process. They would come to me because they never made any significant progress in life. They would get so far ahead and then fall back. Like going around in circles. I call it the Crazy Cycle. Time and time again, lack of a process = lack of progress. I want to encourage you today to develop your process that will lead you toward your goal. You have what it takes, but you still need a process to reach the highest place you were created to reach. If you don’t have a process and not sure what to do, then we should talk. Do you have a process today?
July 14, 2014
Making A Change
It can take a long time to prepare to change or decide to change or want to change.
Change though happens in a heartbeat. People will tell you that they can’t change. This is not true. People can change, the thing is most of us don’t want to change. The change itself is quick, it’s deciding to change that takes longer. When discussing change I hear more excuses than anything else. Change takes discipline and discipline isn’t fun for most. However, once you learn that changing isn’t as bad as it is made out to be, you will welcome it. Change is growth and growth is necessary to reach your destiny. Make sure you prepare for the change you’re facing and not make snap decisions. However, don’t let the discipline of change stop you. Face change head on and make it work for you rather you working for it. When you accept change then you can become the change that is necessary in the world. Are you ready to make a change today?
July 13, 2014
Making a Difference
By adding value to people’s lives, you can make a difference in the world.
One of the subjects I talk about in detail is adding value to others and making a difference in the world. By adding value to someone you have made a positive contribution into their world. That’s the way that we make a difference in the world; one person at a time. The way to leave your mark, your name, is to add value to other people. By doing so, you make the world a little better place to be. How do we change the world? Once person at a time. You have what it takes to make a difference. Your purpose will take you to your destiny, which is to help others. Never allow your thinking to stop you from helping others. Don’t allow others to limit your thinking. Limit minded people will try to get you to think that you don’t have anything to add. You have plenty to offer. You may have had some bad experiences but doesn’t take away from what you have to offer. Go today and add value to someone. Make their world a better place to live. What do you have to offer?
July 12, 2014
Different Perspective
When I find perspective, I establish power over my current circumstances.
The power of perspective is limitless. You can change your attitude about anything by just changing your perspective. Even how you feel toward yourself. Before making a decision on any situation you are in, look at it from various perspectives. Especially when you are dealing with other people. Look at the issue from their point of view. You will be amazed at what you will discover when you change your perspective. Far too many people go through life without ever changing their perspective. Your destiny depends on you having perspective and not just your own. Although you may not always like what you see from other perspectives. It will be life changing. There is never just one point-of-view, but several. See things from others side of the fence. What is your perspective today?