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It is a Great Day to Be Alive. It does not matter what the weather is outside this morning, a bright sunny day is a way of "being". Be the sunny day in your life today and brighten someone else's day as well. Life is Great!!

Being 100% honest with yourself will allow you to authenticate what is real for you. Most adults will not be true to themselves if it means they may look bad in the eyes of others. I encourage you to focus on becoming independent of the opinions of others and be true to yourself.

I cannot believe I am saying this out loud; however, there is a huge benefit if you really connect to the message. Okay, here goes, "Rules are for unaware people." What I mean is, if you are living a normal, boring, predictable life, I suggest that your new rule is to break a few rules. Besting your best may require you to color outside the lines and take a few risks. If you have the courage to take this on, you may find that a brand new possibility to recreate excellence just might occur.

Accepting personal responsibility is not saying "my bad" after something doesn't work out. When you truly accept personal responsibility for the outcome, you will never say "my bad" again.

I have a challenge for you this morning. Go out and catch five (5) people doing something right today. Okay, well you really only need to find four (4) people because I recommend that you start by catching yourself doing something right today. This is going to be fun.

It does not matter in this moment what has happened to you. Whatever happened is history. The awareness I offer you this morning is, if you remain focused on what happened, it will become your future. Whatever you focus on will continually expand for you. With that awareness, I encourage you to focus on what you want. Life is Great!!

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It is better to be respected than liked. Effective leaders understand that there are times when tough decisions will need to be made and they choose to make them while remaining focused on a positive outcome. Life is Great!!

It is the morning again. Now, that is worthy of a celebration! Let's get this party started. Life is Great!!

Focusing on the things that went wrong yesterday creates depression. Focusing on things that could go wrong tomorrow creates anxiety. The greatest gift that you have is choice, so choose to focus on this present moment! Give everything you have to making positive memories in this moment that will produce a likeness of itself.

You get to choose to be the flag or the wind. The flag is passive and moves in the direction of the strongest energy, in other words, it waits for direction; the wind chooses. A life on purpose is never boring, empty, or meaningless. A life on purpose is a CHOICE. Choose it today and play full out.

Having positive thoughts is not the end game. I encourage you to keep moving forward and execute on those positive thoughts in order to produce positive actions, which in turn will produce a positive reality.

It is possible for you to be the "Game Changer" in every professional and personal relationship you have. This will require you to be aware of a few things: take nothing personal, accept personal responsibility to get what you want from the relationship, never sell or buy tickets to a pity party, focus on the positive, and be flexible. Good Morning, "Game Changer".

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A high-performing team is a group of extraordinary people operating in an ordinary world. They are outcome-focused and unfazed by circumstances. In fact, they celebrate circumstances because the circumstance allows them the opportunity to produce ridiculously, unreasonably positive results. How does your team compare?

When you look at the world as an observer, it is clear how others are behaving and what they need to do for things to improve. When you look at the world as the observed, it is clear what you need to do for things to improve. I feel a change coming on.

Sometimes it is tough to ask for what you want; however, the only way to get it is to have the courage to ask. When you do not ask, you end up in resignation, feeling like a victim, and not getting your needs met. Make a request today that will create a new possibility for you and others that brings you closer to your outcome. If it does not work out the way you wanted it to, change your approach. You just might be looking in the wrong place. I'm just sayin'.

I am not sure who said, "Good things come to those who wait"; however, I have learned that great things happen for those who lose "wait". The things that you really, really want are waiting for you to have the courage to go make it happen. What exactly are you waiting for?

It has been said that "money is the root of all evil". I absolutely disagree with that belief. I believe that how we choose to use money is the root of all evil. When you spend your money growing as a person from the inside out, you will experience more joy and success, not evil.

Before I left my house this morning, I found several things I was grateful for. I am grateful to awaken this morning. I am grateful for the roof over my head. I am grateful for the love of my life. I am grateful for great health. I am grateful for the food I ate. I am grateful for the sunrise. I am grateful that this list could go on and on. Please remember to take a moment today to just say THANK YOU!

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How would you see me today if you were not taught to see me? How would you hear me if you were not taught to hear me? So much of how you view the world is through the eyes of others. Some of you will deny this truth. I would love to hear your thoughts.

When you are truly living life outside of your comfort zone, FEAR will show up from time to time. When FEAR shows up, my coaching to you is to acknowledge it and remain focused on your outcome until the fear is defeated. Please be aware that having the courage to break through your fears will never happen if you pretend the fear does not exist. You are a warrior, and the only way to get stronger is to feel the fear, stay focused on your positive outcome, and keep moving forward.

After observing the way most people live their lives, I suspect there are a large number of them that are asking, "what if?" and proclaiming, "if only". I encourage you to live like you were dying. Have the courage to go for the sweetest fruit available, crush those fears and Play Full Out.

I want to invite you to use one of my most successful tools. Whenever self-doubt creeps in, I say this affirmation with passion, "I am brave enough to risk success and I am unified both within myself and with those to whom I choose to give my love." You feel better already, don't you?

I believe that we all deserve a period of time to grieve any loss we may experience in our lives. I also believe that there comes a time that we need to "get on with it". This is not a conversation about getting over anything, as for some of us, the loss is so great it may never happen. However, I remind you that life is not a dress rehearsal. This Wednesday is the best day in your life to "get on with it".

I challenge you to find the YES in everything you do today. Every time you say NO there is a YES. The answer to every question is YES. It just depends on what you are focused on.

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The only way to understand your life, is to live it backwards and to live it purposefully, and to live it with the faith to boldly move forward. Sometimes, understanding may never be realized.

Great News! I found the cure for being negative; It's called CHOICE. Give yourself permission to choose that cure without any limitations. Life is Great!

The greatest feeling of loneliness we experience is the result of a lack of a healthy relationship with ourselves. Have you told yourself lately that you love you? It's going to be difficult to love someone else until you get that handled.

Today will not bring you happiness or sadness; it will however, bring you circumstances and challenges. How you assess those situations will determine your happiness and sadness today. I realize how tough it is to accept that level of personal responsibility, however, I also realize that it will give you the ability to choose happiness more often.

As I examined all of the things I have accomplished in my life, I became aware that the most important things that were always present and always instrumental in my ultimate success were self-confidence and self-worth. They are both gifts available to you right now. You can also use that other gift available to you right now; Choice. Yes, you are getting it, aren't you?

Happiness is a gift that you can choose every day. The world cannot take it from you, the government cannot tax it and there is NO limitation on how much of it you can have today. Choose to be happy today.

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If you tell me what gets your attention and what you spend your life's currency on, you will clearly be introduced to your authentic self. Who you "Be" speaks louder than what you say.

What is life? Life is a song. How will you sing it today?

Quite often when I am coaching a person about setting a positive outcome, they feel that in order to move forward they need to unlearn old behaviors. Not true. Practicing new behaviors will accomplish the same thing.

Set a positive outcome today that will produce something that you want. Once you do, I want you to write down the top 5 benefits you will gain from reaching that outcome. Allow those benefits to drive you, motivate you, and inspire you to go for it.

A commitment to a specific outcome leads to the "right" actions. The only way to truly know the appropriateness of your actions is to know your outcome. Frequently ask yourself, "WAYFO? (What Are You Focused On?)"

If you had to select 5 words to describe yourself, what would they be? I invite you to email them to me (mikej@discoverleadership.com) today and copy yourself on the email. I want you to be aware that words create pictures, pictures create emotion; energy and action follow thought.

It is not selfish to have a REALLY big, bold, and unreasonably positive dream. It is selfish not to do so.

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Saying "I love you" every day to the people in your life is not as valuable as showing how much you love them.

You have no control of what others say about you; however, you have 100% control of what they say to you. You have the power to put a stop to negative, poisonous stories about others and be committed not to allow that negativity to move through you into the world.

Why proclaim what you would die for if your life was on the line? The better question is what are you willing to live for when there is no threat, injustice, or war? Making the choice to live a positive, outcome-focused, purposeful life, and step away from the crowd is risky. You cannot open yourself to new insights, new possibilities, or new awakenings without endangering the security of your comfort zone. When you take bold steps forward, away from the crowd, you will risk disapproval and rejection from those who will not choose the courage necessary to accept personal responsibility to live a positive, purposeful life.

When we tell people what not to do or what we don't want, we are literally leading them backwards. When we tell them what to do and what we want from them, we lead them forward. You will speed up the process and have more success when you lead forward. Make a commitment to do it today.

Think about how uniquely amazing you would be if you used ALL of the energy, focus, commitment, drive, and determination you spend on others liking and accepting you, on just being you and liking you.

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When was the last time you made the choice to have fun without alcohol? Do something fun today. Too many people take life far too seriously.

Today, be positive. Enough said.

Make yourself on a date today and invest in the relationship that you have with yourself. The healthier that relationship is the healthier all of your relationships will be. Do something special on your date and make a positive memory!

Every day for the past 30 years of my life, I have made the choice to change the world by choosing to change the one thing I have 100% control of; myself. Join my party this morning. Today, I begin again.

You may be a product of what happened in your past; however, you do not have to allow that to determine what you will become in your future.

When we accept personal responsibility to make sure that those we are communicating with understand what we are communicating and that we understand what others are communicating to us, we build trust and respect in the relationship. I always ask, "Why is there never enough time to do things right the first time; however, there is always time to do it all over again?"

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The opportunity to go for what you want is NOW. Don't die waiting for the right time to get around to it.

You may be a product of what happened in your past; however, you do not have to allow that to determine what you will become in your future.

Holding on to something that was good for you yesterday will prevent you from receiving what is better for you today. Everything in your life has the potential to be better today.

A magnificent shift in the universe occurs every time one person commits to be more positive, accepts more personal responsibility, and becomes the one person in their relationships committed to improve the relationship. Today is your day. No need for something to be wrong to make this happen. The world could be a better place today because of you.

No matter what has happened in your life, no matter what you have accomplished, there is a better version of you waiting to be discovered. Growing personally is available in this present moment.

Once you make the choice to deliberately replace your negative thoughts with positive thoughts, you will produce positive results. Choose to produce positive results today!

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How would your life be different today if you....................?

If you change the way you look at the world, then the world you are looking at will change.

If you live off the compliments of people, then you will die by their criticism. Accept personal responsibility to reinvent yourself, not because there is something wrong, but because you are worth it and so is every one that potentially views you as a role model.

In this present moment EVERYTHING has changed from the previous moment you just experienced. Much of that change is invisible to your eyes; however, it is occurring. My coaching to you is to embrace change. Welcome it into your life every day because change is inevitable; however, growth from that change is optional.

You deserve a life that's full and rich and overflowing with beautiful, meaningful experiences. Today, on this very day, you have the power, permission, and purpose to begin making your biggest dreams come true. You do indeed have the power to make your life anything you choose. Now has arrived and is ready to be filled with your dreams.

Commit today to let go of the excuses, no matter how reasonable they might sound. Remind yourself that there's something positive and meaningful you can do right now to make your dreams a reality. Then get yourself busy doing it.

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If you are always focused on fitting in and being normal, you will never become aware of how amazing you are. Step away from the crowd today and discover how amazing you can be.

When life presents you with a challenge, take it. Then celebrate the opportunity to authenticate your commitment, passion, and enthusiasm to live life full out.

If you've been waiting to bring your dreams to life, then I have great news for you. Today is the day you've been waiting for because this is the day when you can truly begin to turn your dreams into reality.

If you are waiting for someone in your personal or professional life to change in order for that relationship to improve, it may never happen. If you are waiting for the right time to make a significant change in your life, that right time may never come. The time to choose happiness is NOW. Everyone will benefit when you do.

I have observed in many situations that when work is done in a fun way, more work gets done. It will be okay to stop taking everything SO serious.

Make a commitment to yourself today to be the best you that you have ever been. Not because there is something wrong; well, actually there is something wrong. That best you is ready to be exposed

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Be aware that ALL of the enthusiasm you need to approach everything in your life can be created by the conversation you are having with yourself. Having a zest for life, your job, and your relationships will create positive outcomes, and it is contagious.

You will never know what great things you can do if you never take the risk to go for it. Let's get that first step handled today.

Close your eyes and create the image of the life you want in your mind. You are worthy of that life, so open your eyes and make the image your reality.

For every no, there is a yes. For every negative, there is a positive. I encourage you to search for your yes and your positive. I assure you they exist in everything you are doing.

The great secret to getting everything you want out of life, is to believe you can. Okay, that was the first step; now have the courage to take the next step.

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There is absolute abundance in this world. There is no need for you to take anything from anyone; create your own.

When you embrace a "play full out" attitude and focus on positive outcomes, you will do incredible things.

I believe that it is possible to be positive ALL of the time. I believe that we are always at choice regarding positive and negative, and since they both are always present and I can choose, why would I ever choose negative? I would like to add that sadness and negative are two completely different things.

There is positive and negative in everything. One of them cannot exist without the other because they are always in comparison to each other.

It really is not necessary to make others wrong for you to be right. There are very few facts; however, there are a tremendous amount of interpretations. Your truth is just your truth. Others have a right to their own truth.

I submit one of the greatest gifts we have been given is the gift of choice. You can choose to believe anything you want to believe, and it becomes your truth.

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Be deliberate each day in taking at least one step toward your outcomes. Every day you will get closer, and before you know it, you are there. Make the journey to your outcomes a deliberate journey!

It is action that will change the world, not dreams. However, I encourage you to dream dreams and then wake up to make those dreams a reality. Make your actions positive.

Your intentions may be good; however, without action they are meaningless. Now is the time to TAN (Take Action Now)!

Happiness is not something to acquire; it is something to BE. Happiness is an inside job and it is a choice.

If something is not going your way, now is not the time to throw in the towel. Now is the time to change your approach and keep moving forward, because if you throw in the towel, you will never get to your outcome. Keep moving forward.

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You can't expect to be positive if you keep negative people around you. Start surrounding yourself with positive people and see the positive changes begin to appear.

Just because you may think you do not sing and dance well based on your comparison to someone else, doesn't mean you shouldn't sing and dance. I encourage you to sing and dance today and have fun doing it. I promise it will make you feel good, and oh my goodness, look at that smile on your face.

Your outcome should not be to live forever, because none of us will; your outcome should be to know that your choices will have an impact on your world that will live forever. What are you doing today to impact your world in a positive way and make each moment count?

If you continue looking back at the historical stuff that happened yesterday, you will miss the opportunity to be the creator of what is happening right now. My tip for you today is to FOTO (focus on the outcome) and BE IN THE MOMENT.

As far as we know, this is our one shot on this earth to play full out and go for everything that we want. Life is not a dress rehearsal. So, why not risk success in everything that you do?

You cannot know happiness without experiencing sadness. You cannot realize what is positive if you have never experienced negative. If you have never experienced failure, you may not fully appreciate and understand success. There really is nothing wrong; it's ALL good.

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If being enthusiastic about your life and demonstrating that enthusiasm means you must stand alone, then stand alone. Be the Game Changer.

Life isn't about avoiding the storms, because I believe the gift is in the storm. I hope you choose to dance today, even in the midst of the storm.

Are you stressed out? Whatever the issue is that is creating the stress, treat it like a mosquito; kill it before it sucks the life out of you. By the way, it is not another person that is creating that stress, it is the conversation you are having about them or their behavior that is creating the stress.

You can either deliberately do the things that will produce the results you say you want in each moment, or you can live in regret that you didn't choose to do them. Your greatest opportunity in each moment is the choice between the two.

You will never regret the things that you have done as much as the things you didn't do when you had the chance to do them. Many people will lie on their death beds and wonder, "What if?" Play FULL out today.

One of the most important things in life you can never recover, replace, or do over is the moment. Whatever opportunities are available to you in the moment to live a positive, passionate, enthusiastic, full-out life, capture that moment. You will regret the moments you didn't.

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Confidence and ego are two entirely different things. Ego is saying you are the best and confidence is demonstrating behaviors that show you are the best.

Greater success will not be handed to you. You must go out and make it happen for yourself. I have heard it said many times in my life that good things come to those who wait. I believe that is only true if you are waiting on disappointment.

Many people wait for acceptance and approval from others. The barometer of their self-worth is set outside them to an external barometer; therefore, they are waiting for others to accept and approve of them so that they can feel valuable. If your barometer remains external, be aware that the people that you depend on to make you feel worthy have been given the power to make you feel unworthy also. I encourage you today to set your barometer internally and accept yourself. When you do, you will know that you are worthy of everything you want.

Most people judge how well they are doing in the world based on an external barometer or measurement. They see themselves as having self-confidence or lacking it, as they compare themselves to others' demonstration of confidence. I encourage you today to create an internal barometer. Identify where your level of self-confidence is in this moment and focus on only comparing your next level of potential growth to your internal barometer. There is much to say about this subject; stay tuned until tomorrow.

I encourage you not to judge how well you are doing today by the harvest you are reaping. Instead, focus your attention on the seeds you are planting today because your tomorrow is being created in this moment. My coaching to you today is to set a positive outcome and KNOW if you are planting the right seeds.

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When the winds of change begin to blow in your life, recognize that it was always blowing and you just became aware of it. I encourage you to embrace the change. It is the only way you will grow.

If you accept the negative expectations and opinions of others as it relates to how you choose to live your life, then your life will very likely not turn out the way you want. It will turn out the way they want. If that should occur, I would not say shame on them; I would say shame on you.

The life you experience tomorrow will be the direct result of the choices you make today. I encourage you to take the time to write the story today about how you will live purposefully, positively, and productively tomorrow. Caution, if you don't, then you are simply hoping and wishing that it turns out the way you want it to and even if it does, you will not be able to replicate the success.

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If being committed to going for what you want in life means you must stand alone, then stand alone. Be the brave Game Changer.

That would you do in your personal life if failure was not an option? If you would be assured of success, what would you do?

Your present circumstances do not determine what is possible in your future; they only indicate where you have been. Those circumstances do not get to take the next step on your journey unless you invite them along. This is not a "get over it" conversation; this is a "get on with it" conversation.

If you are unwilling to open your mind to change and allow yourself to be vulnerable, then you will not grow. Change and vulnerability can be frightening. My coaching to you is to feel the fear, focus on a positive outcome and take a big step forward with your eyes wide open. The bigger the step, the bigger the possible reward.

A person of courage is not necessarily an individual without fear. They are individuals who have faith and continue to move forward focused on their outcome, thereby overcoming the fear. Cowards tuck their tails and run.

If you choose to take the risk of being fulfilled in your life, you will run into a few walls along the way. If you remain focused on your outcome, those same walls will become bridges to get you to your outcome. Check the Conversation!

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Think of your outcome as the top of a 20-story building, and to get to that outcome, you need to take the stairs. Every journey begins with the first step; take that step today.

Some people spend their entire lifetime searching for someone who deserves their love, attention, and nurturing. Look no further, that person is YOU! Happy New Year!

2022 is going to be the year of you. This will be the most positive, loving, supportive, intimate, connected, enthusiastic, generous, prosperous, healthy year ever. ALL of it, will happen because of you. Now isn't that the most liberating thought EVER? Game On!

The only people who never fail are those who are just existing, not succeeding. The only people who never make a mistake are the people who never take a risk. If you risk nothing, then you risk everything. Set a positive outcome today and begin a journey that changes your personal history.

If you can choose to love your parents in spite of them being opinionated and nagging, if you can choose to love and forgive children for the messes they make, if you can choose to forgive and care for friends who often show up late, then you can choose to forgive and love yourself.

Setting a powerful, positive outcome, and having the courage to make the choices that keep you moving forward means there will be NO "What ifs" or "If onlys" at the end of your journey.

I suggest you create a life worth living rather than waiting for it to happen to you.

Merry Christmas from the entire team at Discover Leadership Training. We are grateful for your trust, your support, and your commitment to keep growing! We are on your team!

If you spend your life being reasonable and logical, you will blend in with the rest of the world. If you choose to be unreasonably positive, focused, and committed to a specific outcome, you will create new opportunities and possibilities for you and the world to reinvent the future.

A commitment to a specific outcome leads to the "right" actions. The only way to truly know the appropriateness of your actions is to know your outcome. Frequently ask yourself, "WAYFO? (What Are You Focused On?)"

Many people have talked about having dreams. I believe that dreams about the impossible create new possibilities; however, in order to make these dreams a reality, you must first wake up and TAKE ACTION NOW (TAN)!

I challenge you today to dream unreasonably. Reach beyond the scope of your present resources and risk a greater success. Be aware that ALL you need in this present moment are the resources to take the first step. Do that today, and I promise when you do, the next step will be revealed to you.

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Sometimes we don't notice the incredibly thoughtful, positive, valuable things others do for us until they stop doing them. Show your appreciation to someone in your life today.

So often the prisons that we live in are created by the limitations of our minds. Free yourself today and take the risk of going for the sweetest fruit available. As Will Rogers said, "You got to go out on a limb sometimes because that's where the fruit is." Have the courage to go for it today.

Before I left my house this morning, I found several things I was grateful for. I am grateful to awaken this morning. I am grateful for the roof over my head. I am grateful for the love of my life. I am grateful for great health. I am grateful for the food I ate. I am grateful for the sunrise. I am grateful that this list could go on and on. Please remember to take a moment today to just say THANK YOU!

Creating discontent for where you are today does not mean that you are not satisfied or grateful for where you are. Creating that discontent means you are fully alive and hungry, longing for even more of the abundance the universe has in store for you.

When you feel like everything that could have gone right went wrong; when you feel you have reached the end of your rope and you have done everything you knew how to do; when it feels like everyone is against you or there is nowhere else to turn, it is in that magnificent moment that you should begin to celebrate the beginning of life anew. That may sound insane to you; however, that is the moment a brand new life begins for you. Take a step forward in that moment, not backward.

If you believe you are worthy of those beautiful, magnificent, positive dreams you are having and you make a commitment to manifest them, there is not a force in the universe that can stop you.

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If being enthusiastic about your life and demonstrating that enthusiasm means you must stand alone, then stand alone. Be the Game Changer.

If you are only committed to do a little bit more, then you will only get a little bit more. Play Full Out TODAY!

Barriers, circumstances, and obstacles are the greatest gifts you will ever receive if you are committed to a life of personal growth. If not, then they will be barriers, circumstances and obstacles.

Do not allow the hurts and pains of your past to fill your heart and your daily thoughts. It takes courage to forgive and move forward. Fill your heart and mind with positive thoughts of what you will do to create the life you want moving forward.

If the defaulted future that you are living today will have you asking yourself "what if?" at the end of your life's journey, then the fault does not lie with your mom, dad, significant other, children or anyone else. The only price you will pay for an amazing life is personal responsibility.

A large majority of the people who inhabit this planet focus on being like everyone else in their world. I encourage you to be positively unique. Uniqueness is priceless. When the world laughs at your uniqueness, celebrate. What is unique about you?

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It takes a lot of courage to stand alone; however, it is worth it. If being positive means you will stand alone... then stand alone.

No matter what is going on in your life in this present moment, you have a choice. The only thing that you have to do and have NO control over is death. Be courageous, be strong, and make that choice today.

If you knew that today would be your last day, what would you do differently? Would you love or live differently? Would your choices be different? I encourage you to play full out today. It just might be your last day.

Sometimes the greatest challenge we will encounter to making our dreams a reality comes from within. I assure you that the ONLY place where your dreams become impossible is in the conversation you are having with yourself.

If you have committed to get it done, now is the best time to get busy working on it. If you really want to experience it, get rid of the "someday" conversation and make it happen today.

This Tuesday is the best day in your life to take the next purposeful step to make your dreams a reality. What are you committed to do now?

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When you have committed to change, please be aware that it is an inside job.

If you are failing at whatever you are doing, keep changing your approach and keep moving forward with enthusiasm, passion, and conviction. Success sometimes results from going through failure after failure without loss of commitment, focus, and enthusiasm.

We quite often ignore what we have and yet seek more. We quite often do not appreciate the people in our lives. Be grateful for everything you have and for the people that love you. Your gratitude is one of the greatest gifts you can give them.

Is it more important to you if someone tells you the truth about how they feel, or is it more important to you how they say it? I encourage you to set your feelings aside and if someone is telling you the truth, see it as a gift.

You may recognize how easy it is to travel the path of least resistance; however, you will never create anything special or memorable by doing so. Today, challenge yourself to grow by not accepting the easy way and understanding that the reward usually mirrors the risk.

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Having an attitude focused on positive manifestations and a belief in your abilities to make it happen is the mark of a Game Changer.

You deserve a life that's full and rich and overflowing with beautiful, meaningful experiences. Today, on this very day, you have the power, permission, and purpose to begin making your biggest dreams come true. You do indeed have the power to make your life anything you choose. Now has arrived and is ready to be filled with your dreams.

If you continue creating your future based on your past, then you will be predictably right about the ending of your life's story. Rewrite your story by setting a positive outcome and committing to do whatever it takes to get to that outcome.

Step into a new possibility that no one thought was possible for you. Being affirmed by others should be a value-add, not what drives you. If you wait for others to affirm you or give you value, life will pass you by. You can choose to believe anything you want. So, why not believe in yourself and accept personal responsibility to get what you want?

Living life on purpose does not happen by accident. It is not a matter of chance; rather it is a matter of choice. Whether you accept it or not, life is not happening to you. Whatever is going on in your life is because of the choices you are making. Have courage, take action now, and move in the direction of your dreams. You must wake up and accept personal responsibility in order to make your dreams a reality.

You may think you have eternity to realize your dreams. All you have is NOW! You are not lacking anything in this moment to take a step in the direction of your dreams. Every journey begins with the first step; this present moment is the best time to take that step NOW!

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When we accept personal responsibility to make sure those we are communicating to understand what we are communicating and we understand what others are communicating to us, we build trust and respect in the relationship. I always ask, why is there never enough time to do things right the first time; however, there is always time to do it all over again?

A magnificent shift in the universe occurs every time one person commits to be more positive, accepts more personal responsibility, and becomes the one person in their relationships committed to improve the relationship. Today is your day; no need for something to be wrong to make this happen. The world could be a better place today because of you.

No matter what has happened in your life, no matter what you have accomplished, there is a better version of you waiting to be discovered. Growing personally is available in this present moment.

If you live off the compliments of people, then you will die by their criticism. Accept personal responsibility to reinvent yourself, not because there is something wrong, but because you are worth it and so is every one that potentially views you as a role model.

Everything that has caused pain in your life is behind you. Blow up every bridge that leads back to all of it and move forward. Bringing your pain into your present moment gives life to the pain to live another day. The pain is not creating more pain, your choice is. Choose to move forward and live in the moment.

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When you make the choice to focus on a positive outcome, everything will change.

When life presents you with a challenge, take it. Then celebrate the opportunity to authenticate your commitment, passion and enthusiasm to live life full out.

No circumstance that has occurred or will occur defines you. The choice you make in that moment does.

We have been taught there is no "i" in Team. I would like to challenge that belief. I believe you are either a creator of truth or a creature of circumstance; you either bring color into your environment or, like a chameleon, you take color from others' environments. Every one of us has something positive to give in every situation. You are relevant; you make the difference. YOU MATTER! You are the "i" in Team!

I learned a very valuable lesson from raising four boys. Most of the behaviors they demonstrated that frustrated me the most were things they learned from me. Who in your life is frustrating you the most? They may be mirroring your behavior. I'm just sayin'.

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Recently I visited a friend in College Station and as I explored the hundreds of acres he owned, I observed thousands of acorns all over the property. What I realized in that moment was very few of them would reach their full potential of a massive oak tree. The one thing you have that the acorn does not have is choice. Choose to live large today.

There is NO hope for a better yesterday, however, there is immeasurable hope for today. Choose to be positive today.

Once you make the choice to deliberately replace your negative thoughts with positive thoughts, you will produce positive results. Choose to produce positive results today!

In order to perform a positive action, you must be aware that it begins with a positive thought. Think positively today!

When you woke up this morning you had an option to choose to be an optimist or a pessimist. One will produce positive results and the other will produce negative results. The key message is to choose wisely

I am absolutely certain that positive and negative thinking are both available to you. I am also convinced that positive thinking will produce better results than negative thinking. So why would you ever choose negative thinking?

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Life is too short for mediocrity. Follow your passion, take risks, and watch your life change for the better.

When life gets hard, these are moments for you to work harder and shine to others around you.

When you have committed to change, please be aware that it is an inside job.

Because you act in accordance to what you believe and perceive the truth to be, the world in which you live is a product of your thinking. If you want to change your world, you must change your thinking.

No matter how unreasonable your dreams appear to others, they are still your dreams. No need to wait for someone's acceptance or approval to make your dreams a reality.

Failure is nothing more than a precursor to success... as long as you stay in the game. If you fall down five times, stand up six. Remember... Winners lose more often than losers lose.

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Remember that life is not a dress rehearsal. Every day is a gift.

Many people don't realize it but there's a currency more valuable than money... It's called time. Use your time wisely to achieve the life you want.

As you observe the direction that your thoughts (which are leading to your choices) are trending, and if you find your thoughts are not trending in the direction you want them to go, make a course correction NOW. You can't keep trending in the wrong direction and end up at the right place.

When you choose to live your life on purpose, you will reveal the purpose of your life. Each of us matters, and every one of us has a purpose upon this earth. Are you living your purpose? No need to sit around waiting for someone to give you permission to live your life on purpose, because you have already received the key. Today is the best day in your life to begin living your life on purpose; and the key is choice.

The Samurai Warrior was outcome-focused and driven by the benefits of his outcome, and as a result, he only moved forward. I encourage you to have the heart of a Samurai Warrior and celebrate your circumstances. Those circumstances will authenticate your commitment to move forward.

In order to grow as a leader, you must grow as a person. Personal growth is the toughest kind of growth there is, and for that reason, most people avoid growing personally. Take the risk to grow because it will determine who you will become. No need to wait for someone else to see the value in you to make that investment in yourself. It would be okay to get that handled today.

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The highest form of ignorance is when you reject something you don't know anything about.

Your mind is a powerful thing. When you fill it with POSITIVE thoughts, your life will start to change.

One of the qualities all successful people have is they accept personal responsibility for their outcomes. Accepting personal responsibility means taking ownership for your choices and the consequences of each of those choices. Until you accept that responsibility, you are volunteering to be a victim. My coaching to you is to own your choices and live your life on purpose!

If you believe your outcomes are possible before you see them, it means that you have faith that the outcome will come true. Now, have the heart of a Samurai Warrior and the courage to take the first powerful step towards your outcome.

Your life is a result of the choices you make. Increase your awareness by realizing that before every choice there is what I call a "Choice Point". Once you truly realize this and accept personal responsibility for what you choose in that moment, you will feel the essence of living a life on purpose.

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Abundance is not something we acquire; it is something we tune into. Doing what you love is the cornerstone of having abundance in your life.

When an individual has the courage to take a stand, the spines of others stiffen. It is not the critic who counts, nor is it the person who points out how the doer of courageous deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the person who has the courage to "get in the game" and remain focused on their positive outcome no matter the circumstance.

Many people go through life waiting for things to happen instead of making them happen. Be the person who makes them happen.

If you really want to live a purposeful life, then make iFOTO (I Focus on the Outcome) your motto. The only way to know if the choices you are making every day are purposeful is to know what outcome is driving those choices.

Your attitude is not controlled by what is happening to you; however, it is controlled by the conversation you are having with yourself about what's happening. Check the conversation you are having with yourself and remain focused on your positive outcome and you will get to the things you want.

Life is better when you stop worrying about the things you can't control. Be in the moment and control what you can and your outcome will be good.

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A lot of people don't realize that happiness is a skill. Do everything you can to learn it.

It doesn't matter what you've done, what matters is what you choose to do from here.

When you believe in yourself, when you take control of your life, when you accept 100% personal responsibility for your happiness, it will be impossible for someone else to manipulate or control you.

There is a universal conspiracy occurring in this moment and it is focused on and committed to your success. When you assess what just occurred as wrong, bad, or negative, you are diverting right, good, and positive. When you accept this truth, your life will be transformed forever.

In every perceivably negative situation there is a positive resolve. First, believe this truth and then begin looking for the positive. It is as close as the beat of your heart.

When you allow someone's opinion of you to stop you in your tracks, you are literally saying that their opinion of you is more important than your opinion of you. Okay, let's get something handled today. In this moment, you are whole and complete; no need for anyone else's approval to believe that.

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Be miserable, or motivate yourself. Whatever you do, it's always your choice.

It is absolutely possible to reframe your thinking so that you will never think negatively again. You are the only person choosing your thoughts.

Developing a loving, trusting relationship with yourself is critical to living an authentically fulfilled, happy life. If love and happiness are only being received from other people or things, there are likely some predictable, painful days ahead for you.

Let's be clear; you are not what you do, you are how you do it. Ponder that for a minute. Now, I don't care who you are, that is smoking hottt!

Whatever is occurring in your life is a gift. If you become a commentator, looking at the analytics and doing play-by-play, observing everything that happened or is happening, you will miss the opportunity to get in the game and put points on the scoreboard.

I realize this fact may be a little hard to swallow, however, I submit that everything that has occurred in your life was absolutely perfect to move you to the next place and the next place. In other words, I believe the universe has ALWAYS been conspiring for your success.

When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself.

The behaviors you are practicing today are those behaviors you will become the MASTER of. Every choice matters.

Stress and negativity are not being created by what is happening; rather, it is being created by what you are saying about what is happening. Check the Conversation you are having with yourself.

I grew up hearing people say, "You are going to make me lose my religion." Someone else cannot make you lose your religion or your mind without your permission. Your emotions are controlled by your thoughts. You do not have to get angry because of the situations created by others.

When you take a step, you travel about 3 feet in distance. People often say, "Go the extra mile." My coaching to you today is to go the extra 3 feet; take the next step.

I often tell people, "The answer is in the silence." Take a moment to be quiet today, find a quiet space, close your eyes, and focus on one thing; what you can do to improve your relationships, what you can do to make more sales, what you can do to be a better boss. You will uncover some new possibilities you may not have been aware of.

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How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours.

When you have belief, faith, and courage, everything that you want has a great chance of becoming your reality.

As long as you are living your life based on the expectations others have of you and living by their rules, you will never be happy, fulfilled, or successful; well, unless your outcome is to simply live your life pleasing others.

Failure is an assessment made based on an expectation. The only way that this assessment is true is if you choose to quit. Move your butt; it is "Not Over" until you say it's over.

As you focus on getting everything that life has to offer you today, I encourage you to go for it; however, there is no need for you to prevent anyone else from doing the same.

If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. Nuff said.

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Success has no finish line, it is more about the journey. NOT OVER!

Be where you are and be happy in that space; however, if that happiness is attached to a person, place or thing, you do not own it. Happiness is an inside job, so make sure that what is making you happy is within your control.

The more you focus on the negative events that have occurred in your life, the more you are preventing yourself from getting on with your life. What happened in your past is not preventing you from future success; the conversation you are having with yourself about it is the reason.

Project yourself to what you want to become and then begin acting as if you are already there. When you do, you will activate the energy, behaviors, and focus it will take to get there. If you are committed, your dream is about to become reality.

You cannot be lonely if you like the person you're alone with. Nuff said.

When you declare with passion and enthusiasm that NOTHING is impossible for you and you truly believe it, you will attain everything you desire.

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You are going to spend a lot of time with yourself. You may want to fall in love with yourself. You really are worth it.

Make a list of the people in your personal inner circle, determine who is the most positive of them all, and develop the closest relationship with that person.

If you are feeling a lack of enthusiasm, talk yourself into being enthusiastic and watch it happen. It's time to accept that you do not lack anything to go for what you want.

I encourage you to go for the things you really want in your life. Never believe that you have failed or lost. It is not over until you say it is over.

It does not matter what talents or abilities you know you have; trust me, you were created for a purpose. Commit today to live it with your whole heart.

You are greater than anything that has ever happened to you. You've got to understand that whatever happened, happened. This is not an invitation to get over anything; this is an invitation to get on with your life. It is the only one you will get.

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When something gets really tough, never say to yourself, "I can't do it." As soon as you make that affirmation, you will make yourself right.

You will never be defeated until you choose to give up. NEVER Give Up!!!!!

In the next 24 hours, make a commitment to catch as many people as you can doing things right.

Life will throw you many severe blows. However, the person who is truly committed to their outcome understands that these blows are an opportunity to authenticate their commitment.

Determination, perseverance, and commitment will outlast any insurmountable circumstance you will encounter. Remain focused on your outcome and keep moving forward.

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The choice you are making right now affects everyone around you either positively or negatively. Choose wisely.

If you seek to be the best at whatever you are doing, my best advice to you is to become independent of the opinions of others. Determine what you want to do and surround yourself with people who hold you accountable and support you.

If you are working to resolve a problem and you are asking yourself "How?" questions, your answer will always be historical. If you want to create a new possibility, ask yourself "What?" and "Why?" questions.

There have been words that have been identified as "bad words". I do not believe that there are any "bad words". I believe that people use words in bad ways. The only price you will pay to live a rich, purposeful life is personal responsibility.

I have often heard people say that money is the root of ALL evil. I do not agree with that. I believe that the way people choose to use money is the root of ALL evil. I submit that the only price you will pay to have an amazingly fulfilled life is personal responsibility. 

As you consume your morning beverage, I want you to think about one thing. Ask yourself, "When this day is over, what will I have done to create a better version of myself?" Pick an area of your life to grow today. Be kinder, make more effort, be more responsible for effective communication, be more patient, and smile more.

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I realize that sometimes things happen in our lives that require us to go through some tough situations. My coaching this morning is to go through the situation. The worst time to stop is when you are going through hell.

Getting outside your comfort zone is one way to increase your self-confidence. Nuff said.

Let's bring this week's messages together. I believe that it is possible to be positive ALL of the time. I believe we are always at choice regarding positive and negative, and since they both are always present and I can choose, why would I ever choose negative? I would like to add that sadness and negative are two completely different things.

I submit that one of the greatest gifts we have been given is the gift of choice. You can choose to believe anything you want to believe, and it becomes your truth. To be continued tomorrow...

I have heard people say that it is unrealistic to be positive ALL the time. As soon as I hear that, I know this person has just identified their capacity to believe beyond what they have been taught or have experienced. To be continued tomorrow...

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It is action that will change the world, not dreams. However, I encourage you to dream dreams and then wake up to make those dreams a reality. Make your actions positive.

Keep probing for the tremendous potential inside of you as you remain committed to Create a Better Version of Yourself.

When you focus on being the best and having the best, the best will become your reality, because what you focus on will expand for you.

If you create a conversation with yourself affirming that you lack anything, you are empowering everything in the universe that can make that the truth, to make that the truth. Energy and actions will always follow your thoughts. So, check the conversation you are having with yourself and make sure it is focused on creating thoughts of what you want and make a commitment to make it happen.

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Make a commitment to yourself today to be the best you that you have ever been. Not because there is something wrong; well actually, there is something wrong. The best you is ready to be exposed.

Be aware that ALL of the enthusiasm you need to approach everything in your life can be created by the conversation you are having with yourself. Having a zest for life, your job, and your relationships will create positive outcomes, and it is contagious.

Close your eyes and create the image of the life you want in your mind. You are worthy of that life, so open your eyes and make the image your reality.

For every no, there is a yes. For every negative, there is a positive. I encourage you to search for your yes and your positive. I assure you they exist in everything you are doing.

When you embrace a "play full out" attitude and focus on positive outcomes, you will do incredible things.

There is absolute abundance in this world. There is no need for you to take anything from anyone; create your own.

Be kind to yourself today. Sometimes, even when you have given your 100% in that moment, it may not be enough to get you to your outcome. If you celebrate rather than beat yourself up, you will begin tomorrow in a positive energy and not a negative energy. Remember, winners lose more often than losers lose.

You can't expect to be positive if you keep negative people around you. Start surrounding yourself with positive people and see the positive changes begin to appear.

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If something is not going your way, now is not the time to throw in the towel. Now is the time to change your approach and keep moving forward, because if you throw in the towel, you will never get to your outcome. Keep moving forward.

Just because you may think you do not sing and dance well based on your comparison to someone else, doesn't mean you shouldn't sing and dance. I encourage you to sing and dance today and have fun doing it. I promise it will make you feel good, and oh my goodness, look at that smile on your face.

Your outcome should not be to live forever, because none of us will; your outcome should be to know that your choices will have an impact on your world that will live forever. What are you doing today to impact your world in a positive way and make each moment count?

If you continue looking back at the historical stuff that happened yesterday, you will miss the opportunity to be the creator of what is happening right now. My tip for you today is to FOTO (focus on the outcome) and BE IN THE MOMENT.

You cannot know happiness without experiencing sadness. You cannot realize what is positive if you have never experienced negative. If you have never experienced failure, you may not fully appreciate and understand success. There really is nothing wrong; it's ALL good.

Think of your outcome as the top of a 20 story building, and to get to that outcome, you need to take the stairs. Every journey begins with the first step; take that step today.

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Life isn't about avoiding the storms, because I believe the gift is in the storm. I hope you choose to dance today, even in the midst of the storm.

I challenge you to pick one thing in your life that you are committed to besting your best from yesterday. You may ask, "Why should you do that?" and I am glad you asked. I believe we ALL occupy the largest room in the house and that is the room for improvement.

Are you stressed out? Whatever the issue is that is creating the stress, treat it like a mosquito; kill it before it sucks the life out of you. By the way, it is not another person that is creating that stress, it is the conversation you are having about them or their behavior that is creating the stress. I've got two words for ya, stop it.

Confidence and ego are two entirely different things. Ego is saying you are the best and confidence is demonstrating behaviors that show you are the best.

Success and failure are not final destinations; they are just a stop on the long journey of life. Focus your attention on the journey toward your outcome, NOT the stops along the way. "Be" in the moment.

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Ever heard the saying "Nobody's Perfect"? Well, most people use that as an excuse, and that is where the misunderstanding happens because you can have a perfect moment, it just depends on your context of perfect. Look, there was an opportunity for a perfect moment.

Every morning I start my day with this affirmation; "I will not be defined by my yesterday, today I begin again." I learned a long time ago not to rest on my accomplishments or be held back by my challenges from yesterday. Today starts a new day with new opportunities and possible new challenges. This morning the score is 0/0. Earn your win today. Find out more by reading my white paper.

One of the symbols we use in our Master Graduate Leadership Program is an acorn because that acorn represents an extreme amount of potential. Think of yourself today as that acorn. There is a lot of potential within you. It does not matter how much you have accomplished, there is more. Plant yourself today and be green and growing.

Setting an outcome is critical to developing new habits. The outcome contextualizes what you need to do to move forward. It will be necessary to be in the moment while focused on your outcome, because if the wind stops blowing, you may need to change your approach and start rowing. It is not over until you say it is over.

When you look at another person, what do you see? Do you see the color of their eyes and make an assessment or judgment of them as normal or unique? Do you see the blemish on their face, their body shape (too skinny or too fat) and assess value of "Hot or Not"? My challenge to you today is to focus beyond the 1% you can see with your human eyes and look deeper in an effort to connect with the beauty of the human spirit and the 99% that is invisible to your eyes. What do you see now?

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As far as we know, this is our one shot on this earth to play full out and go for everything that we want. Life is not a dress rehearsal. So why not risk success in everything that you do?

If you could have anything you want in the world, professionally and personally, what would it be? You can have it. You just have to start by believing you can have it and then be willing to invest some sweat equity. No reasons, alibis, or excuses. Now, go make it happen!

Smiles and laughs are contagious. My challenge to you is be the catalyst to spreading those smiles and laughs to all your co-workers, friends, and family. Deliberately smile and laugh as many times as you can today.

Do you want something new in your life? Here is my trick... instead of fighting against what I don't want; I put all my energy into what I do want. If the statement coming out of your mouth starts with "I don't want", you are focused on pain. When the statement begins with "I want", you are focused on gain. iFOTO (I Focus On The Outcome) should be your motto!

Every summer, most people think of all the things they can do for themselves. They think of taking trips with their family, relaxing at home, gardening in their yard, or even learning something new. We ask that while you're thinking and doing things for yourself, take the time to also be grateful for what you have.

As it relates to creating a better version of yourself, are you afraid of anything? Are you frustrated or angry that up until now, your efforts have not produced the results you want? Well, I have 2 words that will make all the difference in the world... "STOP IT!" Yup that's it, "STOP IT!" You are choosing to feel the way you are feeling, so just "STOP IT!" My work here is done for today.

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You can either deliberately do the things that will produce the results you say you want in each moment, or you can live in regret that you didn't choose to do them. Your greatest opportunity in each moment is the choice between the two.

You are who you are because of what you choose. If you are happy, fulfilled, confident, enthusiastic, positive, driven, and focused, it is because you have accepted 100% personal responsibility to "be" those things. In the context of this conversation, there are no victims, there are only volunteers. Wow, that too is a choice.

Anything that prevents you from growing is not worth defending.

Failure and success are both an assessment of how something turned out. I encourage you to determine what the successful outcome is before the game starts so that you can manage yourself to a successful conclusion. That really is the only thing you control.

Every circumstance that you encounter reveals the conversation you are having with yourself. That conversation will be producing your reality, so check the conversation to ensure it will be producing what you intend for it to produce. Yupp, that is exactly what I meant to say. Circumstances out of your control will happen. They are not creating your reality; your choice in relation to the circumstance is producing your reality.

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I encourage you to recognize whether the feelings you are experiencing today are being created by what is going on outside of you or because of what you are choosing. Here is a little tip to help you determine the answer; check the conversation you are having with yourself.

There are 86,400 seconds in every day. I believe that the best time for us to go for what we want is NOW and then NOW and then NOW. I trust you get the picture.

There are many factors that can lead you to success in your personal and professional life; however, the one I encourage you to embrace is perseverance. Perseverance is the one factor that will outlast education and many other factors. So, if the approach you are using is not working, change your approach and continue to persistently move forward until you succeed.

Be aware that in the many years I have been coaching human beings, every time I observed an individual make a decision based on negative emotions, rarely did it lead to an immediate positive outcome. Be aware and honest with yourself about what is driving your choices.

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If you were to audit how you spent the past 24 hours, it would awaken you to several truths. I want to take a moment to make you aware of a few opportunities you had. There was time in the day for you to give a hug to someone who needed it. There was time for you to take 15-30 minutes working to create a healthier you. There was a moment to catch someone doing something "right". There was a moment to turn everything off and just listen to your children without judgement or the need to give them advice. There was time to initiate an "I love you" to someone special in your life. There was time to just stop and say "thank you" and be grateful for all of the gifts you have received. How will you spend the next 24 hours? Life is not a dress rehearsal.

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Will your life be defined by how others feel about your choices? If so, why is that SO important to you?

I have become aware that I create my own realities regarding the things I have 100% control over. This belief has been challenged time and time again, and I have chosen to authenticate my belief while remaining focused on the outcome; calm, self-confident, and determined to accept 100% personal responsibility for my realities. You have control over your thoughts, feelings, and emotions. I encourage you today to not be driven by the winds of other's choices; rather, be the wind that determines your own realities because you cannot control others.

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It is unfortunate that most people spend more time focused on what they do not have rather than what they do have. The only thing that you and others can hold you accountable to give, is 100% of what you do have to give. I encourage you to hold yourself accountable for that today; it is within your power. What are you waiting for?

If you approach your next project or relationship with a mindset focused on the potential of failure, you will fail. I encourage you to talk yourself into a mindset focused on the opportunity for success, and you will succeed.

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Neither success nor failure is ever final or fatal. It is not over, until you say it is over. Today, I begin again.

I not only encourage you to ignore unconstructive, negative commentary, I also encourage you not to participate in it. No one has a right to judge you, and you do not have a right to judge others. Positive and negative are choices; choose positive.

If you are driving down the street and you make a wrong turn and find yourself now heading in the wrong direction, do you continue going that way for fear of what others will say about you? I am sure you answered that question with a "NO". I encourage you to apply that same "NO" when you have made a wrong choice in your life. Just because you made a wrong choice does not mean you are doomed to continue on that wrong journey, knowing it will never end up at the destination you intended.

If you truly are committed to what you say you want, it may require you to reinvent yourself. If what you are "moving to" is more important than what you are "moving from", success is imminent. I promise you will get several opportunities to authenticate whether you truly are committed.

Patience is NOT a virtue, it is a choice. Nuff said.

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Anything that prevents you from being happy is NEVER going to be worth fighting for. Nuff said.

Spring is known for new beginnings and it is seen everywhere during this time of the year. We see green and growing leaves on trees, we see our neighbors bring out the lawn mowers, and we get our homes in order as we begin our spring cleaning rituals. It is also the perfect time to take advantage of our Spring Sale.

One of my clients sent me an email stating that he felt like he had hit rock bottom. I told him to start celebrating because this was the best day in his life to begin again knowing that he was one of few people on the planet today who had nowhere else to go but up. It is indeed, another great day to be alive.

The words that you say out loud do not define you as much as the words you say silently to yourself.

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You are the common denominator in every relationship you are in. The best investment you can make in every one of those relationships is an investment in yourself. The more you grow as a person, the more positive return each of those relationships will produce.

It takes more energy to mask your authentic self than to just be REAL. Make a commitment to yourself to be honest and authentic no matter how many false friends you lose.

It is somewhat easy for most people to be your team member, partner, or friend when the sun is shining. The true test of character happens when the storms arrive and things get a little tough. I assure you that the real character of those individuals will emerge and I encourage you not to ignore that truth. A very wise man once told me, "What comes out of a person when they are squeezed is what is inside of them."

You will experience true success when you fully realize that winners lose more often than losers lose. I encourage you today to go from failure to failure with passion and enthusiasm, knowing that the big win is just one step away. Take that step today.

It is not over when you fall down; it is over when you quit and refuse to get up. It does not matter what has happened; just reach deep inside of you and find the courage to take one positive step in the right direction.

You will never know how positively or negatively far-reaching something that you do or say may go. Be deliberately positive in all that you do and say.

If you are not experiencing any failures, if you have not fallen flat on your face, if you have not made a mistake lately, then I suggest that you are playing not to lose, rather than playing to win. Taking a risk means the potential of failure. Take the risk today because you are also risking success.

When your eyes are laser-focused on a specific outcome and you are committed to it, you rarely see obstacles. As long as you remain committed and focused on your outcome, the behaviors and resources you need will appear like magic. Do something magical today.

I choose to live by the "Platinum Rule" which is to treat me the way I want to be treated. When you tell the people in your life how you want them to treat you, it is your responsibility to make sure they do. If the approach you are using to be treated the way you want to be treated is not working, change your approach.

Your self-worth should not be measured by how you compare to someone else. Nuff Said!

When you have a significant emotional event happen in your life, do you allow it to control where you're moving to or do you stay focused on what you want? No matter what is happening to you, or around you, what you focus on is still your choice.

If you mistake knowledge for wisdom, you may make a good living; however, you will not make a good life.

There is generally one prevailing factor that keeps you stuck in a rut, planted on the sidelines and watching life pass you by... that is FEAR. FEAR of the unknown, FEAR of change, FEAR of failure, FEAR of taking a risk. You are in control of the conversation that creates and feeds that FEAR. So check the conversation that you are having with yourself and talk yourself into a COURAGEOUS conversation that will get you out of the rut and moving forward.

If you wait too long to make a decision about what you will accomplish today, I am predicting that you will be laying in your bed tonight and you will have accomplished nothing. Get in the game and Take Action Now! Read the white paper, "The Anatomy of a Compelling Story" for a tool to help you plan your day!

The only way to make things better in your life is to do it yourself. Complaining won't do it. Talking about it won't do it. Only action will do it.

When you don't feel like smiling is the perfect time to smile. All you have to do is remember that you can choose how you feel in that moment; then smile and laugh and before you know it, it will all feel better.

Your success will not be measured today by what you accomplish. I believe that true success will be determined by how you played the game. How did you handle challenges, obstacles, and stumbling blocks? What did you do when "Murphy" showed up? When you understand that everything that rises up against your dreams is an incredible gift, you will become grateful for your opportunity to overcome them.

Everything that you fight against weakens you. I encourage you to reframe your pain to gain. Identify what you are committed to fight for and move forward creating rather than tearing down. I believe you will find it more rewarding to leave a legacy of what you built, rather than what you tore down.

Have you ever heard the saying, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade"? Well, I suggest spending a little more time with the lemon. You may expose a significant value that you may not be able to see as long as it is contextualized as a lemon. Some of the greatest gifts come directly from the lemon.

Sometimes we have friends and family who don't see themselves as amazingly as we see them. And often we want things for them more than they want for themselves. This can be very painful as you observe them under living their potential. The only thing you can do many times is just continue to believe in them, and one day maybe they will see in themselves what you see in them. Another thing you could do is NOMINATE THEM to attend the MGLP!

I will not be judged today by my yesterday... today I begin again focused on the success I will create today. Every day is an opportunity to learn and grow; an opportunity to be better today than yesterday. Taking all of the good and bad, the positive and negative, the successes and failures and leveraging them to make today better is what an effective leader does. When you hold on to yesterday you are simply standing still, waiting on the sidelines for life, waiting to die. Live life on purpose by setting the outcome that you want and have the courage to make it happen. Life is not a dress rehearsal. WAYFO? (What are you focused on?)

If your mind is focused on and consumed by doubt and fear, you will never be able to focus on the journey to victory. Check that conversation!

I am going to share a big secret with you today. The secret to success is to put one foot in front of the other and MOVE FORWARD. No matter how tough things are, keep moving forward and before you know it, you are through the tough spot. I often tell people, "When you are moving through hell, this is not a good time to stop and analyze. Keep moving and before you know it, you are out of it."

Your self-worth should be a direct correlation to how you see yourself, not how others see you. So, how much are you worth?

As a leader I give many instructions every day. I need my team members to accept 100% ownership of the project or task I am giving them. I accept 100% personal responsibility to explain my needs until they understand my conditions of satisfaction. I am personally responsible to ensure they have the resources and authority to complete my request. Once I have set them up to succeed, my last question to my team member is "what do you need from me to be successful?" As a leader I am 100% personally responsible for my team's success, if they fail, so do I.

We must continue learning and growing, because this stuff is real simple, however, it is not easy. We must practice new learnings and behaviors daily because knowledge is only powerful when it is applied.

We must continue learning and growing, because this stuff is real simple, however, it is not easy. We must practice new learnings and behaviors daily because knowledge is only powerful when it is applied.

Being independent doesn't mean never asking for help. Sometimes asking for help takes the most courage because it means you are admitting to yourself that you are vulnerable, and vulnerability is scary. Knowing when you need help and having the courage to ask for it is the ultimate form of independence.

Knowing yourself and your values should be the foundation of your choices. When you make choices that are not congruent with your values, you create turmoil in your soul. Stay true to who you are and even the toughest decisions will give you peace.

The FIRST step will never be taken if all of the "what if's" need to be resolved initially. Seeing is not believing... when you believe it first, have faith and demonstrate courage to take the first step, focused on your outcomes, your deepest dreams and desires will become reality. This is not a conversation about acquiring a romantic relationship or money - this is about becoming a better you.

As long as you have dreams, tomorrow has hope. As long as you have hope, new possibilities await you. Living your life on purpose is not about waiting for the storms to pass. This is your NOW so whenever you get the chance to sit it out or dance, choose to dance.

"To work in the world lovingly means that we are defining what we will be for, rather than reacting to what we are against." -Christina Baldwin This truly is simple, however, I realize that it is not easy; what you focus on will expand. Set a positive outcome today and focus on the benefits it will bring to your life and the lives of everyone associated with your outcome. Remain focused on the outcome no matter what obstacles get in your way. What you focus on will expand - keep moving toward what you want and it will become a reality.

Today I begin again. Yesterday was the result of the choices you made. The same will be true today. Who do you choose to be today? Self-confident? Enthusiastic? Personally responsible? Sad? Lazy? A blamer? The choice is yours and it will manifest into the reality you will experience. You don't even need to say a word for those around you to know what you are the most committed to. I AM WORTHY! How about you? Check the Conversation.

Is it important to you if someone tells the truth about how they feel, or is it more important to you how they say it? I encourage you to set your feelings aside and if someone is telling you the truth, see it as a gift.

You may recognize how easy it is to travel the path of least resistance; however, you will never create anything special or memorable by doing so. Today, challenge yourself to grow by not accepting the easy way and understanding that the reward usually mirrors the risk.

You cannot change the circumstances that occur in your life, however, you are responsible for the choices you make related to those circumstances. As you set and focus on your outcome, you must have the courage to manifest that outcome. There will be circumstances along your journey that you have no control over, and as you encounter these factors, you have the option to either react or respond. Reacting essentially gives your control away and you are at the mercy of the circumstance. Responding is the only choice that is on purpose and allows you to maintain control of where you are headed. Stay focused on the outcome (iFOTO) and use the circumstance as an asset to propel you forward. It's time to TAN (Take Action Now).

During one of my one on one coaching calls, my client said something really funny, in fact I gotta tell you I laugh out loud every time I think about it. She said "I plan on taking a more active role in the decisions I make sometime really soon" - my response to her was "it would be ok to start doing that right NOW." Not sure who, however, I intuitively felt that someone else needed to hear that today.

Imagine that all of your potential came to you in the form of currency. How are you spending yours?

You may feel you have eternity to realize your dreams. All you have is NOW! You are not lacking anything in this moment to take a step in the direction of your dreams. Every journey begins with the first step. Take it NOW!

What is life? Life is a purpose. How will you fulfill it today?

If you risk nothing to get what you say you want, you are actually risking everything. Have the courage to go for what you want. The only way to create the possibility of making it happen is by believing you are worth it. Then put your heart, body and soul into your effort to make it happen. In my book Hold Nothing Back, I offer great ideas about Playing Full Out!

Discover Leadership Training's research shows that the most successful leaders on the planet are those who accept personal responsibility to motivate themselves.

As long as you have dreams, tomorrow has hope. As long as you have hope, new possibilities await you. Living your life on purpose is not about waiting for the storms to pass. This is your NOW. So whenever you get the chance to sit it out or dance, choose to dance.

What you fight against weakens you and does not define what you stand for, but what you stand against. You cannot be in reaction AND be on purpose. Finding your purpose will be what ultimately defines you and determines the behavior with which you will move forward. That purpose enables you to move TOWARD what you want rather than AWAY from what you don't want. What is it that you stand for?

There are some very recognizable brands on the planet, Apple, Amazon and Tesla are a few. As soon as you hear these brands, you know exactly what they stand for. It's time to create your own personal brand by using your superpowers. Each one of us has a strength that we are able to spread to others in a positive way. Whether it's being understanding, patient, or trusting, someone can use your strength.

My coaching to you this morning is to begin today working on the relationship you have with yourself. Set a positive outcome today and make a commitment to yourself to reach a specific outcome regarding that commitment. A commitment is a promise to deliver. I recommend that your focus be to accomplish that outcome today. It can be as simple as catching a few people doing things "right" today. I also recommend that you find someone to be your accountability partner to help keep you on track. Share your commitment with them, and ask them to hold you accountable to that commitment - no reasons, alibis, or excuses.

Today, stay positive. Enough said.

Leadership is knowing how to enroll, inspire and motivate others in a vision to a point where they now own the vision. They believe and act as if the vision is their own.

Over the past year a lot of people have been laid off. In the coming months many more will be laid off. If you are one of those individuals it may appear that you have come to a dead-end and that may be true, however, a dead-end is nothing more than a choice point. You can choose to wait for something to happen to you or you can choose to make it happen because of you by Taking Action Now, by turning right or left and creating a new possibility. Someone will start a new career today; why not you? It is "Not Over" until you say it is over. Circumstances do not define you, however, the choice you make in reaction or response to the circumstance will... WAYFO?

As leaders we give many instructions every day. I need my team members at work and home to accept 100% ownership of the project or task I am giving them. I accept 100% personal responsibility to explain my needs until they understand my conditions of satisfaction. I am personally responsible to ensure they have the resources and authority to complete my request. Once I am sure they understand and they are committed to deliver, my last question to my team member is "what do you need from me to be successful?" As a leader I am 100% personally responsible for my team's success, if they fail, so do I. I'm Just Sayin.

Every morning before you arise, check the conversation you are having with yourself. Then focus on the conversation that will get you what you want today and project out loud three times... "I Believe!!".

You are greater than anything that has happened to you. Whatever happened, happened - this is not a conversation about getting over it. This is a conversation about getting on with it. This is your NOW!

Good Morning, so you say you are positive - are you really? Positive people tell the problem how big God is, whereas negative people tell God how big the problem is. Positive people continue to move forward focused on the outcome no matter the circumstances. Be Positive! Check the Conversation!

There is a universal rule that says whatever you give, it always comes back to you - Givers Gain in return whatever they have chosen to give. So those things that you have chosen to give - laughter, pain, love, criticism, punishment, or praise - it will come back to you. For some of us, this is great news.

I submit that the only thing each of us truly owns in the universe is our word. Every time we break our word someone gets hurt. Choose to have integrity with yourself.

I have often heard people say, "Fake it, 'til you make it." Is that like, "Believe it, 'til you believe it?" Ok, so here is my real question, "What exactly are you faking, the task or the belief?"

I have often heard people say, "Fake it, 'til you make it." Is that like, "Believe it, 'til you believe it?" Ok, so here is my real question, "What exactly are you faking, the task or the belief?"

A pat on the back is a few vertebrae from a kick in the butt; however, the benefits of the pat on the back are exponentially more positive. Catch someone doing something right today. What you focus on will expand!

If being happy means you must stand alone, then stand alone. Be the courageous Game Changer.

Whenever a circumstance arises that you call a CRISIS, you should be aware that for everything you "see" there is a "not seeing". In other words, your seeing has a blind spot. Your CRISIS may be an ending for you; however, someone else may see it as a beginning. Check the conversation you are having with yourself, because that conversation is defining every moment.

The best things in life are free; however, they are not cheap. The only price you will pay is accepting personal responsibility to go get what you want and make it happen.

I have learned that if you sit and wait for happiness, it will never come. I have also learned that if you pursue happiness, it will never be found. I have learned that happiness is a gift that is available to you in this present moment - all you need to do is to choose it NOW! Be Happy! Check the Conversation!

I was talking to a friend a few days ago about all the things she had going on in her life. She told me that she could not wait for things to get back to normal. I was surprised by the passion in my response as I asked her, "What is normal and why would you want to get back to it?" I said to her, "Now is the absolute best time to walk, no, run away from normal and reinvent a better version of yourself." The more you choose to hold onto the old you, the more you will miss out on new possibilities.

Choosing to Be Free, Be Happy, Be Strong, Be Brave is an inside job. Nothing and no one outside you can do it for you.

Getting to your next level won't happen to you, it will happen because of you. The best time to take action was yesterday and the next best time to Take Action is Now. We would love to help you with this which is why we are currently offering our programs at Black Friday prices.

Be the creator of your future and not a prisoner of your past. It is time to get on with it; your life that is.

It takes a lot of courage to stand alone, but it is worth it. If being positive means you will stand alone... then stand alone.

You can choose to believe anything in the universe that you want... so why not choose to believe in yourself? Every situation you face in life will reveal the authentic conversation you are in and will reveal your true belief in yourself in that moment. You become either your greatest advocate, or your greatest challenge. You have the choice in each of those moments to believe in yourself and trust the potential you have. Believing in yourself opens the door for that potential to be realized and creates possibilities that would not have existed otherwise. You matter, you count...

If you want to change your world my friend, you must change your thinking - look at what you are thinking. Every outcome you have experienced and produced is the result of your thinking. Your energy and actions are following that thought - Check the Conversation!

The quality of this present moment will largely be determined by one factor - the people you choose to allow in your life. When you choose to surround yourself with people that are supporting your intention and purpose, you create a new possibility for your own growth and success. If not, you are simply focused on survival. This is Your Now!

Your past has NO power over the present moment in which you are living until you give it power. This really is not a conversation about getting over your past; it is an invitation to get on with living the rest of your life.

If 2021 is going to be your best year ever it will not happen by accident. Take action now and Reignite the Fire Within.

I have had the privilege of conducting hundreds of keynote speeches. It never fails that people tell me how motivated they were by the speech. I was wondering this morning, why is it okay for us to be our greatest critic but it is not okay for us to be our greatest supporter. I believe that motivation is a management tool and when we become self-motivated, we become self-managed. I am still not understanding why that is a problem. My coaching to you this morning is to give yourself a high five today!

The first step to getting what you want from life is to know what you want. Then you must believe you can have it and have the courage to go for it Heart, Body and Soul.

Effective leaders have the heart of a Samurai Warrior. They realize they cannot be anchored to circumstances and be on purpose. These leaders realize that when they are anchored to the principles they believe in and remain focused on their outcome; they will define the circumstances.

Today is February 14th, Valentine's Day. This is the day the world is focused on being romantic and "in love". My question to you today is "Why aren't you focused on being romantic and in love every day?" Today could be one of the 365 days this year you show your love to your friends and family OR it could be the one and only day this year you do. Take your pick...

Did you know that winners lose more often than losers lose? Have the courage and persistence to go after the sweetest fruit out on those skinny branches.

There is a difference between being focused on the outcome and being attached to the outcome. Truly being focused on the outcome means giving your 100% to manifest that outcome, creating the conversation and the behavior that will bring you closer to that outcome, and also understanding that there are things outside of your control that could affect whether you reach that outcome or not. Being attached to the outcome will lead to frustration and disappointment if the outcome is not met - despite the existence of things outside of your control. Realize that all you can control is your own give, and your own attitude in the midst of that give. If the moment requires you to start over, then create the positive energy that will move you forward. I am committed to not be defined by my yesterdays... today, I begin again.

Good Morning, I sure hope you are ready for a deep TOTD this morning; well heck they have ALL been kinda deep. Ok, I am rambling this morning. It is predictable that an amazing, negative, positive, worst day of my life, horrible, best day ever, good, great day is going to happen in the next 24 hours. It is also predictable the day you choose will be your reality today. Wow, did you know you had that much control over what kind of day you had? Allow that thought to percolate and marinate for a little while.

You are not alone in your need and desire to Reignite the Fire Within. Rather than waiting and hoping that fire gets lit, let's make it happen.

I submit that the only thing each of us truly owns in the universe is our word. Every time we break our word someone gets hurt. Choose to have integrity with yourself.

You are the best witness to the power of the affirmations you make every day. Are they positive or negative? Please be aware they are what you are choosing, and you are witnessing the fruit they are producing. I'm Just Sayin'

At Discover Leadership Training we believe that "I am" are two of the most powerful words you will ever speak because those two words identify the stories you tell yourself and others about you. Those two words indicate what you own as "truth". So, who are you?

In the next 24 hours, make a commitment to catch as many people as you can doing things right.

Success consists of going from circumstance to circumstance without losing your focus or enthusiasm to realize your positive outcome. You will observe that the last 4 letters in the word "Enthusiasm" are IASM- which stands for "I Am Sold Myself!" Each circumstance you experience is a gift and represents a choice point, and it is in that moment that you get to authenticate your commitment to your outcome. Wow, that is a powerful awareness.

Good Morning, today we begin our first Master Graduate Leadership Program in over a year and are focused on helping these individuals create a better version of themselves. There is no need to wait for something to be wrong or broken. We all occupy the largest room in the house and that is the room for improvement.

Here is an awareness you may not have wanted to hear this morning. Every time you hit the snooze button on your alarm clock, think about the conversation you are having with yourself. Is that conversation positive or negative? Thanks for your honesty; it is negative. Knowing that positive and negative are choices, why would you ever choose negative? It's time to change your approach as to how you start your day.

Storms will rage all around you. It is your choice as to whether they rage inside of you. Turmoil, frustration, disappointment, fear - the only place these exist is in the conversation you are having with yourself. You are in control of that conversation. Despite what is going on around you, you can make the choice to create a conversation focused on what you want rather than what you don't want. You may not be able to prevent the storms from occurring all around you; however, you can choose to be calm in the midst of them.

It is a new year, with new possibilities, however, if the old you shows up, the result is predictable. Give me a call and I will personally help you design a plan of action for this year that I promise will create new unreasonable positive outcomes for you.

As you reengage in life and focus on gaining some forward momentum, could you use some fuel to help you Reignite the Fire Within? Rediscover Discover and Rediscover Yourself.

In my book Unreasonable Possibilities I submit that the action that you will take in the next moment is predictable and hence will create a predictable future. It is possible to surprise yourself today and create a new unreasonable positive outcome-you are worth it.

Living your life on purpose today means making deliberate choices focused on a specific outcome. When you know your "why" at the end of your day and you know you created the answer, then you know that you have created a purposeful day.

Do you recall some of the promises and commitments you made regarding changes you would make in your professional and personal life? Change is tough and with the interruption the pandemic has created in our lives, every one of us could use some fuel on our Fire, even a Master Graduate.

Rather than using "I'm not perfect" as an excuse, realize it is a gift. Imperfection just admits that we all occupy the largest room in the house and that is the room for improvement. Celebrate your imperfections and commit to focus on besting your best every day. Life is Great!

In the end it will not matter how many years you were alive. What will count is the amount of life in those years. Life is not a dress rehearsal, and as far as we know, this is the only moment we have. Live each moment of life with enthusiasm, passion, and conviction. Find a way every day to catch people doing things right. Make some positive memories today!

What you fight against weakens you. You have a choice to be independent of the opinions of others. Accept the fact that they are entitled to their opinion, just as you are entitled to yours. The energy you waste making them wrong will never benefit you in a positive way. The only benefit you will receive is, you will get to be "right".

Do you recall raising your hand acknowledging that the Master Graduate Leadership Program was the most impactive and challenging leadership program you had ever experienced? Do you remember how you felt to receive the Certificate of Achievement that you earned? You were literally on Fire! Stay tuned......

Yesterday's life currency has been spent and 86,400 seconds are gone. How ever you spent them will produce either profits or liabilities today and will likely determine how you spend the 86,400 seconds available to you today.

This journey that you have embarked on, focused on creating a positive future for yourself and others, will be exciting and challenging. There is NO need to drag any excessive negative baggage on your trip because it will not benefit you. I promise that you will smile a lot more if you choose to leave it behind. I'm just sayin'.

All of the behaviors you demonstrate every day that you can observe are "choice points". The behaviors that are invisible to you are habits. The only way you will become aware of those habitual behaviors is by listening to the people around you, not just hearing them.

I challenge you to transform something negative into something positive today. When you do, in that moment you will have invented a new future. Now, if you choose to continue practicing this every day, you will become an inventor. How cool is that? Life is Great!!

The only people you should focus on getting "even" with are those that have given to you in a positive way. Focus on Paying it Forward.

2021 will not bring you happiness or sadness. Life is an attitude, and you get to decide ahead of time what that attitude will be and the feeling you will create for yourself. It's all about the conversation you are having with yourself.

If you have experienced our Master Graduate Leadership Program, you know how powerful it is; you also know that you had to receive the gift of being nominated to attend the program from a past graduate. Who in your life would appreciate the gift of being nominated by you? Nominate them today!

No matter how unreasonable your dreams appear to others, they are still your dreams. No need to wait for someone's acceptance or approval to make your dreams a reality.

If you want something you never had, you must be willing to do something you have never done. The same mind that got you to where you are right now will not get you to the special place you have dreamed about. In order to change your course, you must become the wind and change your direction.

I believe that true wisdom is authenticated in the moment. Sometimes you got to know when to hold'em, know when to fold'em, know when to walk away, and know when to run like hell. Every situation will require something different from you; demonstrate wisdom by being in the moment.

In 2021 there are brand new opportunities available to you to improve in every area of your life. If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door. Make this the year that you deliberately take the risk of going for what you want.

When you KNOW who has your back you take more risks and you play the game at a different level. I encourage you to Rediscover Discover and Rediscover Yourself.

Do you ask someone for what you want or need and then wait to see if they fail or succeed? If they succeed without your engagement, it demonstrates that they were more committed to success than you were. If they fail, the only thing that you will have proven is that you were no more committed to success than they were. My coaching to you is to be as committed and engaged in delivering on what you want and need from others as you need them to be. When you and I make a commitment to each other, my commitment is to make sure both of us are successful.

Happy New Year!!! This year, Rediscover Discover, Rediscover Yourself.

As a child, you had an unbridled enthusiasm for the simple things in life. For many, that enthusiasm was slowly defused and killed. If there is still breath in your body, it is not too late to recapture that zest for life you had as a child; because it's never too late to have a happy childhood. "Not Over"

When you have the courage to take a stand, the spines of others are stiffened. I encourage you to passionately fight for the things you want, rather than angrily against the things you don't want. Both of these approaches will produce results that are a likeness of itself.

HAPPY NEW YEAR from Discover Leadership Training! I encourage you to be the "Game Changer" in all of your professional and personal relationships this year by asking each person in your life "What do you need from me to take our relationship to the next level?" OMG, you just created an opportunity for a new beginning in each of those relationships during 2021. Yay Yay, Game On!

2021 will not bring you happiness or sadness. Life is an attitude and you get to decide ahead of time. The circumstances that will occur during this new year will not create your reality; your choices will. So, check the compelling stories you are telling yourself.

I am requesting that you join me in giving a few special gifts this Holiday Season that are needed now more than ever, More Kindness, More Positivity, More Fairness, More Patience, and More Love. None of these will cost you one penny.

Good Morning. I know I sent this to you last Tuesday, I'm just not sure if you really connected so here it is to read again... So you waited until this typical time of the year to make a few "New Year's Resolutions". My coaching to you this morning is to invent a new future by breaking through this predictable paradigm. Click here to read my Ebook titled Setting Outcomes for 2021 that will create an opportunity for you to stop smoking, lose weight, get out of debt, or whatever you really, really want. If you have the courage to take this on, 2021 will be your best year ever. Happy New Year.

There's a difference between being interested and committed. When you are interested in something, you spend time in it when you can, and often with limitations. When you are committed to something, you accept no reasons, alibis, or excuses - only results. If your first roadblock becomes your stop sign, there was no commitment. If you find yourself in a conversation of why you can't or won't make it happen, there was no commitment. Commitment is playing full out and giving heart, body, and soul to make it happen. Whatever it takes means recognizing the roadblock as a gift. Rock on my friend!!

If you do not take a firm, significant, positive stand for something, you just might fall for anything. A true leader has the confidence to take a positive stand for something, even if it means standing alone. So who are you and what do you stand for? It is important to know because who you "BE" they will "BE"come. You are a role model.

I have a little secret I want to share with you this morning. In order to get what you want from life, you must know what you want and then believe you can have it. Life is Great!

Happy Holidays from Discover Leadership Training. We are on your team! Thanks for being on ours!

To achieve the seemingly impossible is precisely the unrealistic thing that you must think about. Being unrealistically successful begins first in the conversation you are having with yourself. Envision it, create a positive conversation around it, and celebrate it. Giving life to the thing you want opens the door to manifesting it and makes the impossible, possible. One of the greatest secrets revealed is that the only impossibilities that exist in the universe exist in the conversation you are having with yourself.

Being open-minded is neither good nor bad; it just "is". Be aware of the thought seeds you allow to be planted in your mind because if they are negative they will produce negative fruit; if they are positive they will produce positive fruit. Each thought seed planted will always produce a likeness of itself.

Good Morning. So you waited until this typical time of the year to make a few "New Year's Resolutions". My coaching to you this morning is to invent a new future by breaking through this predictable paradigm. I have an offering below that will create an opportunity for you to stop smoking, lose weight, get out of debt, or whatever you really, really want. If you have the courage to take this on, 2021 will be your best year ever. Happy New Year. Setting Outcomes for 2021

There is one answer to every question in the universe and that answer is YES! If you constantly tell yourself that you can't, you won't. If you constantly tell yourself you can, you will. WAYFO? What you focus on will expand!

Success, focus, drive, perseverance, self-worth (oh my, I could go on) are a matter of the made-up mind. It does not matter the size or significance of the circumstance before you. Your ability to succeed and overcome your circumstances begins first in your decision to do so; in creating the positive conversation focused on what you want. You then become a clearing for those things and people that will help you manifest your success. Make up your mind and make it happen now.

Take a moment to wipe the steam from your morning shower off the mirror. Take a look in that mirror - the person you see and the experiences you have had are the result of your choices. The choices you made are to the things you were the most committed to in that present moment. That can be an invigorating or scary awareness.

Emotions can ignite action; however, emotions rarely sustain the action taken. You must focus on a positive outcome and remain focused on that positive outcome in order to sustain it. Take Action Now and write down the benefits of your outcome. Allow those benefits to fuel your next step. Now, didn't that feel better?

It has been said that the sweetest fruit available is out on the skinny branches; it requires you to risk something to go for it. It is okay to play full out today. Take the leap onto the skinny branch to get the fruit you want. If you want a significant reward, you must take a significant risk. Go for it now. Life is not a Dress Rehearsal.

If the source of your happiness is based on circumstances or the opinions of others, then you really are not happy. Happiness is a gift available to everyone at ALL times, no matter the circumstances or someone else's opinion. Choose today to be happy. It is your gift to yourself, your family, friends, and then to the world around you. You Matter!

If you could project yourself to the end of your life this morning and you could visualize a smile on your face and joy in your heart because you had a "Great Life", what would your story be? You will only experience that "Great Life" if you choose to create it. A "Great Life" will not happen to you; it will happen because of you.

There is no reason, no excuse, no alibi, and no fate, that can hinder an individual that is focused on a specific purpose. You are in control of the direction you are moving. Nothing outside of you chooses your path. To understand this is to accept personal responsibility for where you are in this present moment, the choices you have made, and the results those choices have produced. Establish your direction, your outcome, and make the choice to TAN (Take Action Now). This sets you in motion and the commitment and resolve that you demonstrate will keep you focused on your purpose.

There is a law in the universe that you can count on as an absolute truth. It is the Law of Reciprocity. What you send out; you get back. What you give; you get. The good news is you get to choose what you give. Wow, isn't that cool?

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Have the courage to create an image of the life you really, really want and continually accept personal responsibility to make it a reality. You really are worth it. You must believe it before you see it. After you have clearly identified what you really, really want, do not accept "no" for an answer. Continually change your approach until you get what you want. Important note ... I said life you want, not relationship. I'm just sayin'.

Today (Monday) is 20% of your workweek. The four Mondays this month represent 20% of your month. To dread each Monday means you will have four "slow days" each month which is the equivalent of having two full months of "slow days" each year. Imagine the loss of production and revenue. You can choose to begin again today; focused on TGIM (Thank God it's Monday) - and create the conversation focused on what you want.

There is no reason, no excuse, no alibi, and no fate, that can hinder an individual that is focused on a specific purpose. You are in control of the direction you are moving. Nothing outside of you chooses your path. To understand this is to accept personal responsibility for where you are in this present moment, the choices you have made, and the results those choices have produced. Establish your direction, your outcome, and make the choice to TAN (Take Action Now). This sets you in motion and the commitment and resolve that you demonstrate will keep you focused on your purpose.

In this present moment, unreasonable possibilities exist. What do you have the capacity to believe? Most people immediately think about how they can get more money or be in a better relationship; however, those things are the fruit of accepting a higher calling to "BE" the CEO (Chief Example Officer) for what you say you believe. Life is Great!!

I have a very simple, profound thought for you this morning. It could make a world of difference for you today. If you choose to focus on the difficulty in every opportunity, you will only see difficulty. If you choose to focus on the opportunity in every difficulty, you will only see opportunity. WAYFO? What Are You Focused On? This is where you get to choose.

God has many gifts available for you - courage, self-confidence, self-worth, determination, joy, focus, patience, drive, enthusiasm, respect, and many more. I submit that one of the greatest gifts is choice - choose today to believe in yourself. Ok, good job. It is also ok to believe in others, because the sum of the parts is greater than any one of them acting independently.

There will come a day when each of us will be on our deathbed, and unfortunately in that moment most people will be asking one question and making one statement: "What If?" and "If Only". This is your NOW. Make the choice to play full out. Ok, so here is my coaching: set an outcome, develop a plan, and most importantly, commit to this plan of action. And then ... "Be in the Moment" and make the choices that move you forward to your outcome.

Never settle for Good-Nuff. It will never be enough. Nuff said.

If you are experiencing any frustration in any of your relationships today, my coaching to you is to write down what is creating the frustration. Now that you can see it, my coaching to you is to never allow that to happen again. Frustration is produced when you internalize a conversation about an unfulfilled expectation. When you communicate what you just wrote down to that person, you at least create a possibility that you will never be frustrated again. That coaching is worth a million dollars if you execute it. No need to write a check, this one is on the house.

We all occupy the largest room in the house - the room for improvement. As long as you are living on this earth, there is an opportunity for growth. Keep moving forward, armor on the front, and know that as you climb your current challenge... heave yourself over the edge, take that deep breath and look up... you will see there is another level there waiting for you. Celebrate your accomplishment of reaching your next level and celebrate that you get to go to the next level! It's "Not Over".

There is an "i" in Team! You are either a creator of truth or a creature of circumstance - you either bring color into your environment or, like a chameleon, you take color from others' environments. YOU MATTER!

It is Black Friday 2020. This is an opportunity to create a win/win for yourself and others. Discover Leadership Training is presently offering our programs at our annual Black Friday prices. I encourage you to TAN (Take Action Now).

If you are experiencing anything you "don't want" in your life, it is because of what you are choosing. The choice you are making in every moment is to the thing you are the most committed to. You are 100% personally responsible for that choice. So what do you really want?

The famous actress, Lucille Ball once said, "I would rather regret the things that I have done than the things that I have not." I made a decision several years ago that caused me a tremendous amount of disappointment and pain. The results of that decision taught me so much about myself. If you become wiser from whatever you are doing why would you ever feel regret? Ok, let's stop the presses for one moment. If you are still blaming the person or the circumstance that caused you disappointment or pain, then you will continue to have regrets. Accepting personal responsibility for your choice regarding this situation will free you from regret. Ok, that is going to sting for a little while.

During our training we address the #1 fear of mankind... public speaking. Did you know that the #2 fear of mankind is death by fire? Now, let me put this into perspective; most people would rather be the charred remains in the casket than the person standing up to give the eulogy. Think about that and send me an email if you want to get that #1 fear handled.

Everything you fight against weakens you. This is a message that if just one person embraces today, the world will be a better place. Every ounce of energy you spend fighting against the things you don't want or do not like, you will miss an opportunity to positively affect what you do like and what you do want. Are you expending your energy in such a way that it is producing a positive return on your investment? Because the choice you make right now will create the future you are about to experience.

Some people say "the journey begins with the first step." Well, I believe the journey begins with the first thought. Until you think it and believe it, it won't happen, because energy and action follow thought. Take a look at what you are thinking. WAYFO? What Are You Focused On?

If common sense is so common, then why is it so rare? There are very few facts, however, there is a ton of common sense. If you continue to hold on to your common sense as if it is a fact, I will predict that when all has been said and done you will get to be right. How is that working for you?

Some people say "the journey begins with the first step." Well, I believe the journey begins with the first thought. Until you think it and believe it, it won't happen, because energy and action follow thought. Take a look at what you are thinking. WAYFO? What Are You Focused On?

It is predictable that you will continue to experience frustration with your significant other if you continue managing your relationship based on expectations. Take the time to identify what the two of you are committed to then make and manage the promises to deliver. When you do, "I love you" will take on a new meaning.

I want you to visualize this picture for 2021. Your team at work is more positive, more productive. Your personal relationships are more connected, positive and supportive. If you prepare to create that future now, you will manifest it as reality tomorrow. Enroll your team and family TODAY in our programs at Black Friday prices, this is an investment that can change your world.

Each of us has a personal map that was developed by the experiences we have had and from the humans who taught us everything they knew. They didn't know everything and we have not experienced everything, therefore, the highest form of ignorance is to reject something just because you do not agree or understand it. Your map is not the entire territory; it's just your map. By the way, if what you see as common sense is so common, why is it so rare? Open your mind and heart today; there is more to learn.

Wake up. IT'S PARTY TIME!! TGIM! You have a choice - you can focus on all the positive things and celebrate, or you can focus on everything that went wrong and throw a pity party. If you will be throwing or attending a pity party today, here are few essential items you must have: a list of character flaws, a list of everything that has gone wrong, and a portable hole to crawl into... sound like fun? Which party will you choose?

When you accept 100% personal responsibility over your thoughts, you will have 100% control over the realities in your life. Now, that does not submit that everything will turn out the way you wanted it to, it means that you will have done 100% of what you knew to do to get to that outcome. I believe that is success.

It has been said that living your life on purpose is like having six in one hand and half a dozen in the other; it really doesn't matter. Do you think they really believe that, or is the real message "I am afraid to get out of my comfort zone."?

There is no reason, no excuse, no alibi, and no fate, that can hinder an individual that is focused on a specific purpose. You are in control of the direction you are moving. Nothing outside of you chooses your path. To understand this is to accept personal responsibility for where you are in this present moment, the choices you have made, and the results those choices have produced. Establish your direction, your outcome, and make the choice to TAN (Take Action Now). This sets you in motion and the commitment and resolve that you demonstrate will keep you focused on your purpose.

The most successful people on the planet are those who are willing to do what others are unwilling to do. The most successful people invest in themselves. Colton, I invite you to make an investment in yourself and get to know you better, that is an investment that will produce a positive return.

If you continue approaching things the same way you always have, it may be comfortable; however, the future is predictable. Change your approach and surprise yourself. Every time you change your approach, you create an opportunity for an "unreasonable possibility" to emerge. When was the last time you surprised yourself?

It is important to control 100% of what we can. Discover Leadership Training cannot control this pandemic, however, we do control creating opportunities to help you grow virtually. You cannot control others, however, you have 100% control over your own personal growth and development. Here is an opportunity for you to get to know yourself better, which will allow you to improve every one of your relationships.

Life is Great! Enough said.

I understand that "iFOTO" (I Focus On The Outcome) is a simple concept, however, it is not simple to perform. It is important to become aware that whatever you choose to focus on will expand. So, practice remaining focused on your positive outcome; the outcome will determine the next step you will need to take to get closer to that outcome. iFOTO is my Motto.

I want to let you in on something that is TOP SECRET... there is a conspiracy going on that is focused on your success. You have likely heard it said that everything happens for a reason. Guess what? It's true. Now it is up to YOU to find the positive in what happened and celebrate. Take Action Now!

During a recent flight I observed a woman with several magazines that chronicled what was going on in the personal lives and relationships of others. I wondered as I observed her, "How is it that we spend more time keeping up with and scrutinizing what is going on in others' lives than we do our own?" Why not make that investment in your personal growth and your relationship? Rediscover Discover and Rediscover Yourself!

During our Master Graduate Leadership Program, inevitably someone asks the question, "How does this work in the real world?" My response is, "The 'real world' in your world is the result of the choices you make." In other words, you get to decide how it works based on what you believe is possible and the choices you make. Okay, let's be "real", you were already deciding how it works.

VOTE TODAY! As in everything, do 100% of what you can, with no attachment to the outcome. Whether your candidates win or lose, you can do your part to positively impact your community, your environment, your place of worship, your country, OUR world, by getting off the sidelines and getting in the game.

Ok It's Monday, and as soon as you open your eyes this morning, you can decide to make this another Great Day to BE Alive. I understand there may be some stuff going on right now that you have NO control over, however, you do have control over your choices. Have you ever wondered what the world would look like if everyone fought for what they wanted and nobody fought against what they did not want? What do you want? If the answer to that question does not increase your heart rate, it is too small. Dig deeper and let's make it happen. Life is not a dress rehearsal.

Have you ever wondered what the world would look like if everyone fought for what they wanted and nobody fought against what they did not want? What do you want? If the answer to that question does not increase your heart rate, it is too small. Dig deeper and let's make it happen. Life is not a dress rehearsal.

Take a moment to identify a few of the little things you are allowing to irritate or annoy you today. Once you have identified them ask yourself this question, "How will that benefit me today?" Hmmm, that's what I thought. You may just want to let that little stuff go because it is robbing you of joy, peace, and happiness.

If you've attended the Master Graduate Leadership Program, you lit a fire deep inside of you. In order to sustain that fire, you will need to feed it. Schedule your opportunity to join us on-team for a future MGLP.

Enthusiasm is a form of excitement and it is contagious. As children, we had unbridled enthusiasm and for many of us the flame was slowly put out. Be aware you cannot light a fire with a wet match. Make the choice to reignite your fire of enthusiasm today and set your environment ablaze. It will only take one person to have the courage to create this opportunity. Why not you, why not now? It's not too late to recapture the zest for life you had as a child, because it's never too late to have a happy childhood. Life is Great!!

Children receive over 460 negative messages on average every day. Whether you are a parent or not I am requesting that you find a way to catch a young person doing something right today. Do something today that has the potential of creating a smile on their face. There are over 80 muscles in our face and it seems the older we get, the less we exercise them. TGIM (Thank God It's Monday).

I have heard it said, "There is a time to lead and a time to follow." I completely disagree with that concept. I believe you should always be a leader. Now this submits that you should always be your own boss and accept responsibility for every choice you are making regarding your behavior at ALL times. Always being a leader comes with the understanding there are no victims in the context of this conversation, only volunteers.

You may want to sit down before reading this. Everything you are experiencing in every given moment, you are making an assessment of it. Stick with me. That assessment is determining whether it is good or bad, appropriate or inappropriate, valuable or worthless, positive or negative. The actions that you take in that moment create your reality. In other words, you are cause, you are not effect. Reality did not happen to you, it happened because of you.

The best time to go for what you want is this "present moment". Time is a paradox, stretching between your past and your future has no reality except in your mind. So, live in the moment. Go for what you want with heart, body, and soul. The worst thing that can happen is you can fail. Well, maybe that is the best thing that can happen because winners lose more often than losers lose.

Surrounding yourself with like-minded people that help you sustain the fire you lit in the Master Graduate Leadership Program is an incredible win/win gift. It will allow someone you respect an opportunity to discover themselves and it will allow you to rediscover yourself. Nominate them today.

Last week I gave you my Top 5 tips to have the best day of your life. This is your early morning reminder that in order to create unreasonable possibilities you will need to do things you have never done... continuing to start your day the way you always have, will create a predictable future. Okay, move your butt and accept personal responsibility to create the opportunity to get what you want. Here is a recap of the top 5 tips for the best day of your life - If you do not believe it...you will not see it: 1. Move the alarm clock across the room - never again say "no thank you" for the gift of the morning (no snooze button) 2. Read something positive to start your day 3. Write down your positive outcome for the day (My motto is iFOTO!) 4. Spend a few moments visualizing and meditating on how you successfully achieved your outcomes 5. Celebrate the imminent successes you will have today (Believe it) It would make my day to get an email letting me know how this is working for you.

If you are a graduate of our Master Graduate Leadership Program, you will agree that it was likely one of the toughest things you have ever done. You will also agree that it was one of the most positive and impactive things you have ever done. Who do you know that will benefit from attending the MGLP? Nominate them today.

Some people grin and bear the circumstances that are occurring in their lives, while others smile and do whatever it takes to get to their outcome. There is a big difference between running from pain and running to gain. Have the courage to set a positive outcome today and focus on what you want. What you focus on will expand. iFOTO is my motto.

I believe the greatest test of true courage on this earth is to be okay looking bad and winning, rather than looking good and losing. Most people are more concerned with doing things right and looking good, rather than doing the right things and potentially looking bad. No matter how it makes you look, focus on doing the right thing, because what will matter at the end is how you played the game.

When you don't respect yourself, it will slowly kill your spirit. Have the courage to be honest with yourself today and go after the things you want. Those things are available to you in this present moment. Oh, and by the way, you are worthy.

You are smart, you are beautiful, you are outstanding, you are great, you are exceptional, you are unique, you are one of a kind, you are exciting, you are a winner, you are magnificent, you are fun to be around, you are a game-changer, you are positive, you are self-confident, you are patient, you are empathic, you are loving, you are caring, you are a great friend. Ok, I have two challenges for you today. First, identify someone in your life to say all of the above things to and secondly, retype the above message and replace ALL of the "you are" with "I am". Thank you for accepting the challenge. You are a superstar.

Samurai Warriors were unfazed by circumstances. The Samurai Warrior used circumstances to create an even better version of themselves. I am inviting you to join us on December 12th and 13th for the Heart of a Samurai Program and create an even better version of yourself.

Here is part two of the tips to create a powerful, positive day. Tip #3 - Write down your positive outcomes for the day. How will you know if the choices you make today are appropriate or not? You must have an outcome set. No matter the circumstance, when you are outcome-focused, you continue to move forward by remaining focused on your outcome. My motto is iFOTO (I Focus on the Outcome). Tip #4 -Take time to spend a few moments meditating and visualizing a positive, successful day. This does not need to take more than five minutes. You must first believe the things you want are possible and you must believe you are worthy of having them because you are. Tip #5 - Now it is party time. Find your favorite, positive, upbeat song and have a morning party. Celebrate the success you know will happen today. If you believe that your outcomes are imminent, then celebrate them now. Starting your day this way will create new possibilities for you every day. By the way, every day begins with a morning; you may want to fall in love with mornings.

I will share my top 5 tips to create a powerful, positive day. Here are the first two today; the rest are on the way tomorrow. Tip #1 - Move your alarm clock across the room. Make a commitment to yourself that when the alarm goes off, you will get out of bed and stay up. Every time you hit that snooze button; you are enrolled in a negative conversation with yourself. You are beginning the day by creating negativity that you must overcome. Tip #2 - The first thing I recommend you do after you get up is to read something positive rather than reading the newspaper or turning on the morning news to start your day. It is predictable that the messages you get from the newspaper and the morning news will be focused on negative things.

When you choose to live your life on purpose, you will reveal the purpose of your life. Each of us matters and every one of us has a purpose upon this earth. Are you living your purpose? What will you do to leave the world a better place? No need to sit around waiting for someone to give you permission to live your life on purpose because you have already received the key. Today is the best day in your life to begin living your life on purpose.

I have observed people who live outside of the normal paradigm and they are often labeled insane. Here is what I have learned over the many years of helping others go for the things they really want in their lives; "the insanity is in the sanity". If you are toeing the line daily and living your life more concerned about what people may say or think about you, I submit that is insane. Having the courage to go for what you want and making it happen may not be possible by following the rules or taking the normal path most frequently traveled. So be positively insane today and do something "special". I have an idea, let's change the world.

When you set out on a journey there is SO much to discover. When that journey is focused on personal growth, what you discover is a better version of yourself.

What is life? Life is a game; how will you choose to play it today?

When you disconnect any living thing from its source, it dies. I encourage you to Rediscover Discover and Rediscover Yourself. Your true source is within you.

I love being on the ocean. As you set out on your journey, the currents can be very unpredictable and strong. Those currents will choose your direction if you won't. So, where are you headed? You might want to get that handled. There are a few storms coming.

Find a way to be unreasonable, non-sensible, illogical, and uncommonly passionate about something you love to do. OMG, did you just fall deeper in love with it? I know, I know! Okay, do it again.

I recommend that you identify one thing that a team member at work or home enjoys that you do not like and choose to do it with them. This is not a compromise of your "being" it is a compromise of your "doing". "Be" that supportive team member more often.

I every transaction in life someone is sold something. So, are you predominately a buyer or seller? When you know that you really desire something, do you allow doubt and fear to sell you? How does that make you feel? You really should take a moment to write down that thought.

I believe that Shakespeare asked one of the most powerful questions ever asked in Hamlet. That question is, "to be or not to be?", because who you be "they" will become. You are such a powerful role model and "they" will model your behaviors and attitudes. Are the behaviors and attitudes you are demonstrating worth repeating? Make life happen because of you and leave the world a better place because of you.

Imagine one of the positive outcomes that you want in your professional life and write a story about it. Be very specific in the story about the benefits of your positive outcome. Envision it as if the outcome has already been realized. Wow, that got your heart rate up, didn't it?

Imagine one of the positive outcomes that you want in your professional life and write a story about it. Be very specific in the story about the benefits of your positive outcome. Envision it as if the outcome has already been realized. Wow, that got your heart rate up, didn't it?

You will never become the person you say you want to be, by remaining the person you are. It's time to move your butt because you do not really have a lot of time to think about this. TAN (Take Action Now).

It has been said that you cannot teach an old dog new tricks; and I want you to know, that is true. By the time the old dog has practiced those old tricks over and over again, the only way they will learn new tricks is if they teach them to themselves by practicing them over and over again.

The dictionary defines success as a favorable result. Wow, looks like Webster agrees with me. The only way to determine if you successfully arrived somewhere is to know where you are going before you leave the driveway.

Some people believe that seeing is believing or the proof is in the pudding. I submit that seeing is seeing. In order to really create a special positive outcome, you will have to believe it before you see it. You will not truly see the outcome until you believe in the possibility of it coming true. If you wait to see it before you believe it, you may never bear witness to the possibilities.

Consider for a moment ALL of the unfulfillment in your life - things you say you really, really, really want yet do not have. Getting those things requires you to "BE" unreasonable, "BE" confident, "BE" positive, "BE" a risk-taker, because the sweetest fruit on the tree is out on the skinny branches. Choose in this moment to go for it. The worst thing that could happen is you could fail; so what? The good news is, "You Get to Do it Again". Change your approach and go for it again.

If you are content with the way your life is turning out, it is likely because it is turning out the way you expected it would. Expect more.

The intensity of your challenges and circumstances are in direct proportion to the magnitude of your outcome. It is very important to understand that the insanity is in the sanity because the world will throw everything at you while asking, "How bad do you want to reach that outcome?" I submit that everything that tests your commitment is a gift of authentication. So, how bad do you want it?

The one thing you have 100% control over is you. Rather than looking for a way to change the things and people outside you, spend that time and energy changing your approach and your behaviors to get what you want. Your probability for success is much greater when you focus on assessing what you are committed to do rather than focusing on changing others.

Who you "BE" is who everyone around you is "BE"coming. Is the attitude, focus, confidence, integrity, love, patience, honesty, work ethic, and drive that you demonstrate the gift that you want them to have?

Have you ever noticed how much time is invested in talking about others' issues and shortcomings? We have tabloids, TV, magazines and many other forms of media focused on keeping us informed about the lives of the people we value. What if the time we invest in listening to and watching this stuff was invested in improving ourselves? How much of a positive return might we receive?

Success begins first in the conversation you are having with yourself. Envision it, create a conversation around it, and celebrate it. Giving it life in your mind opens the door to manifesting it and makes the impossible possible. One of the greatest secrets revealed is that the only impossibilities that exist in the universe are those that exist in the conversation you are having with yourself.

There is an old saying that says "strike while the iron is hot." Well, I say, "Do not wait until the iron is hot; make it hot by striking it." It is up to you to make your outcomes a reality. It is time to TAN (Take Action Now).

I know how tough it is to change the behaviors we have been working on our entire lives; however, if we commit to self-improvement, and we are focused on becoming a better person in every area of our lives, it will take work. It will be important that the drivers or benefits are powerful enough to make you excited about getting to your next level, or you will fail and make excuses or blame others. If you are committed to becoming a better you, you must be committed to do the work.

If you do not stand for something, you will fall for anything. An effective leader has the confidence to take a stand for something, even if it means standing alone. So, who are you and what do you stand for? It is important to know because who you "BE" they are "BE" coming. You are a role model.

Some say there are doors and windows of opportunity. You know, that really is true; it is called CHOICE. WAYFO? What Are You Focused On? I'm just sayin'.

In my book entitled "Change Your Mind, Change Your World", I talk about the difference between being the flag and the wind. The flag represents people who live their lives as victims waiting for someone to give them permission to live. Every time a strong wind comes along they find themselves moving in the direction of the strongest wind. An effective leader is the wind. They define ahead of time what they want, what they stand for, and what they will do. There are no victims, only volunteers, and excuses are for losers. Set your course today; life is not a dress rehearsal.

Stressful situations are created by the conversation you are having with yourself. Every moment you are in, you are choosing to define that moment based on your expectations. That definition is created by the conversation you are having with yourself, a conversation you are 100% in control of. Situations do not define you; they simply reveal the conversation you are having with yourself.

If you think you are too small or your position is insignificant to make a difference, then you have never been in bed with a mosquito. There is an "I" in team! IT'S YOU! You matter, you count. You will affect the outcome of everything you do either positively or negatively.

What Are You Focused On? You have a choice - you can focus on all of the positive things and celebrate, or you can focus on everything that went wrong and throw a pity party. Keep in mind that if you will be throwing or attending a pity party this year, here are few essential items that you must have: a list of character flaws, a box of tissues, a list of everything that has gone wrong in 2020, and a portable hole to crawl into... sound like fun?

Helen Keller once wrote, "One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar." Today is the best day in your life to get in the game, play full out, and soar. Nothing will be accomplished if every circumstance, issue, or objection must be resolved before you take the first step.

Regardless of what life has given you, what situations, circumstances, or events you are experiencing, you can ALWAYS choose to disrupt the status quo and Live in the Chaos, going for what you want heart, body, and soul. There are no victims, only volunteers.

Good Morning. Yes, it happened again. Another morning and even worse for some folks, it's a Monday morning. The truth is that every day will begin with a morning, so if you are choosing not to be a morning person, there is some predictability in your future. If you have a bad attitude about mornings, mornings are not creating that for you. You are choosing not to be a morning person. When you are ready to accept personal responsibility for that to change, it will. This morning would be the best time to make that happen.

Many people have talked about having dreams. I believe that dreams about the impossible create new possibilities; however, in order to make these dreams a reality, you must first wake up and take action now!

Anything that keeps you from growing is never worth right fighting to defend. Having an attitude of growth and learning means that we first make the choice to be OPEN to the learning. When an individual in your life has an offering, and you hear criticism or judgment, your defenses come up and you prepare for the fight. It is no longer a learning environment; it now becomes a battlefield where you will go toe-to-toe to defend your position. Until you recognize how limiting this reaction is, you will never realize your next level of growth. If you stay in reaction and hold fast to your position, you are making the choice to remain firmly planted on the sidelines.

Anything that keeps you from growing is never worth right fighting to defend. Having an attitude of growth and learning means that we first make the choice to be OPEN to the learning. When an individual in your life has an offering, and you hear criticism or judgment, your defenses come up and you prepare for the fight. It is no longer a learning environment; it now becomes a battlefield where you will go toe-to-toe to defend your position. Until you recognize how limiting this reaction is, you will never realize your next level of growth. If you stay in reaction and hold fast to your position, you are making the choice to remain firmly planted on the sidelines.

There is a level in this game at which few are willing to play. The greatest differentiating factor for individuals at this level is that they are willing to accept PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY. Making the choice to accept personal responsibility is to have an understanding that you ARE responsible for who you are, if you are happy, if you are fulfilled, if you are successful, if you are focused, if you are positive, if you are enthusiastic, or if you are living your purpose. YOU are responsible. You are who you choose to be.

What is life? Life is a puzzle. How will you solve it today?

Pain has gotten a very bad rap and being comfortable is overrated. Unfortunately, most people dread getting outside of their comfort zone. They allow fear to completely paralyze them from growing personally. The ONLY way you will grow to your next level is to get out of your comfort zone. No learning will ever take place in your comfort zone. So go out and take a class on cooking, read a book about something you know nothing about, or explore new information about a culture that is unfamiliar to you. Learning and growing creates new possibilities for something to occur for you that benefits you and others.

Set your outcome and go for it! You know the benefits and it is yours to create. This being said, there will be naysayers in the bunch. Have the courage to trust yourself and keep moving forward.

"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all." -Helen Keller

A mind focused on doubt and fear cannot focus on the journey to victory. The only impossibilities that exist along life's journey are within the conversation that you are having with yourself. That conversation reveals what you are focused on and determines the results you will ultimately produce. If you are focused on your fears, what could go wrong, or doubting your own ability to create success, then you will become a prophet. Check the conversation that you are having with yourself and focus on your outcome because what you focus on will expand.

The time for us to take a stand for what we want is now... and then now... and then now. The moment that we just experienced is now behind us. It is the past; it is what happened. Whether good or bad, we cannot continually focus on what happened. If we do, we are being defined by what happened. This present moment (now) offers new possibilities. Live in this moment and be green and growing.

I believe that we all deserve a period of time to grieve any loss we may experience in our lives. I also believe that there comes a time that we need to "get on with it". This is not a conversation about getting over anything. For some of us, the loss is so great, that may never happen; however, I remind you that life is not a dress rehearsal. This Thursday is the best day in your life to "get on with it".

Success is not measured by what a man accomplishes, but by the courage with which he has overcome his obstacles. Having an outcome and moving toward that outcome does not eliminate the possibility of encountering obstacles or challenges. It is in the face of those challenges that you reveal the true snapshot of your courage. It takes courage to keep moving forward, to change your approach if necessary, and to risk success. Your ultimate success or failure is determined by how you view those obstacles - as a stop sign... or as a steppingstone.

So matter what behaviors we are comfortable with, those behaviors will not always be the best solution to our circumstance. A strength overused will become a weakness.

let's start this Monday morning with the awareness that words create pictures and pictures create emotion. Now think about what picture and emotion the word "brutal" creates for you. Be honest with yourself and others. There is no reason to be brutal.

Every ceiling, when reached, becomes the foundation to get to your next level. Regardless of your age, the color of your skin, or your position in life - for every individual drawing breath in this world - there is one reality... it's Not Over. We all occupy the largest room in the house, and that is the room for improvement. As you move forward and remain open to learning, growing, and discovering your own next level of personal and professional development, you become even more valuable to everyone in your life.

I have a challenge for you. Go out and catch someone doing something right today and tell them what you observed. Ok, here is my request, send me an email today and tell me what you did and how they responded. It is just a request; if you choose not to do it your arm will not fall off and you will not experience 10 years of bad luck.

When you understand that it doesn't matter what you say, what matters is what they heard, you will be more committed to making sure that you are understood.

The last 4 letters in the word "Enthusiasm" are I A S M - which stands for "I Am Sold Myself!" Each failure represents a choice point, and it is in that moment that the conversation you are having with yourself is revealed. Do you believe in yourself? Do you believe in your team? Authenticate that belief by creating the conversation that feeds that enthusiasm... believe and succeed!

Our dreams, potentials, and aspirations are our new possibilities. There are no limitations or impossibilities; they only exist within the conversation you are having with yourself. Create a conversation that is outcome-focused and benefit-driven; watch to see what happens!

The famous author Kobi Yamada once said, "Sometimes you just have to take the leap, and build your wings on the way down." What that means to me is remain focused on your outcome and be in the moment. Don't ask yourself "how" ask yourself "why" because if you are committed to the "why" of your outcomes and the benefits of those outcomes, you will soar.

I continually recognize every day that one of the greatest gifts I have is the gift of choice because I can choose to believe anything I want to believe. I challenge you to choose to be even more positive. I am personally taking on that challenge; please join me.

The Samurai Warrior was outcome-focused and driven by the benefits of his outcome; as a result he only moved forward. I encourage you to have the heart of a Samurai Warrior and celebrate your circumstances. Those circumstances will authenticate your commitment to move forward.

If you believe your outcomes are possible before you see them, it means that you have faith that the outcome will come true. Now, have the heart of a Samurai Warrior and have the courage to take the first powerful step towards your outcome.

This may sound like an obvious statement; however, it is still something most people need to hear. When you learn something new, you want to retain it because it benefitted you and helped you grow personally. The only way to retain the new learning is by working on it and using it often. In order for you to remain green and growing, you need to continue to apply what you learned.

The greatest challenge to creating your outcomes and owning your potential in life... is you. Many individuals are able to see the strengths and to find value in the people around them, the people they see as leaders, and the people they see creating success. However, they are unable to see that within themselves. Check the conversation that you are having with yourself and be aware that YOU are in control of that conversation, YOU are in control of the outcomes that you produce, and YOU are in control of your attitude. You can choose to BE confident, courageous, and successful - all of those attributes that you value in others. The choice is yours... so what are you waiting for?

You have a choice in every given moment to get in the game and choose to live a life on purpose or to sit on the sidelines allowing fear, being uncomfortable, indecision, and lack of courage to keep you planted where you are essentially waiting to die. Take action now and realize that you have been given the tools to create success. It is simply about moving beyond the fear and going for it heart, body, and soul! This is not a dress rehearsal...

Each of us reproduces a likeness of our self. When you maintain a positive attitude, self-confidence, focus, determination, drive, integrity, passion, conviction and enthusiasm, then that is exactly what you will reproduce in the people around you in both your personal life and your professional life. Whether you want to be or not, YOU are a role model to someone. Choose to be a "powerful self".

When iFOTO (I Focus On The Outcome) becomes your Motto people will begin to ask, "What are you on?" My coaching to you is to tell them you are "on purpose".

There is a universal rule that says when you give, it always comes back to you. It may not look like what you gave, however, it will always come back to you. The measure of your life will not be in what you accumulate, but in what you give away.

We have been taught there is no "i" in Team. I would like to challenge that belief. I believe you are either a creator of truth or a creature of circumstance; you either bring color into your environment or, like a chameleon, you take color from others' environments. Every one of us has something positive to give in every situation. You are relevant; you make the difference. YOU MATTER! You are the "i" in Team!

It is better to be respected than liked. Effective leaders understand that tough decisions have to be made at times and they make them while remaining focused on the positive outcomes they set.

There are almost 7 billion people on this planet; are you going to let just one of them take your joy away from you today? If you choose frustration over patience, anger over understanding or jealousy over love, that's what you will do. Claim your joy today and then give it away to everyone in your life!

It is important to know that the biggest energy in an environment will prevail. If you find yourself in a negative environment you must be more positive than the negative energy in order to overcome it. Remember, your attitude is not controlled by what is happening to you, however it is controlled by the conversation you are having with yourself. Check the conversation you are having with yourself and respond to the situation in the way that will get you to the positive outcome you want.

A healthy attitude is contagious, but don't wait to catch it from others. Be a carrier. It has been said in many different ways that attitudes are contagious, and it is true.

Your attitude is not controlled by what is happening to you; however, it is controlled by the conversation you are having with yourself about what's happening. Check the conversation you are having with yourself and remain focused on your positive outcome and you will get to the things you want.

When circumstances arise, it is important to know that the biggest energy in any environment will prevail. If you find yourself in a negative environment, focus on a positive outcome and remain enthusiastically committed to your outcome and watch what happens. Yup, you have always had the ability to do that - pretty cool stuff.

Brand new opportunities are always there for you. If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door. Focus on what you want and make it happen!

Fce it, no one owes you a living. What you accomplish in your life is up to you. If there is no wind, row. If you want it, make it happen.

Do you have a dream? Is it a really big one? The one thing I tell all of our Heart of a Samurai Program participants is that if your dream doesn't make your palms sweat and your heart race, it is not big enough!

I love taking annual "making memories" trips with my sons. I realize what will matter most to them is not the day I was born or the day I died. What will matter most is that little dash in between those dates, because that dash represents ALL of their memories of the time we shared together. What memories will your dash create?

What is life? Life is a mystery. How will you allow it to unfold today?

If you tested the iFOTO concept yesterday... very likely you are excited this morning about the results. What I want you to recognize in this present moment is that every circumstance that you are faced with is an incredible gift as you embrace iFOTO as your motto. Each circumstance allows you an opportunity to authenticate your commitment to your outcome. You should really test that concept again today.

Okay, let's put this iFOTO concept to the test today. Let's say our outcome today is to be positive in every interaction we have with every person we come in contact with. Now I realize that you have no control over some circumstances, however, you have 100% control over how you respond to the circumstance. Before you take this on today, take a moment to write down 5 benefits of being positive in every interaction you have with a person today. No matter what circumstance comes your way remain focused on your outcome and be driven by the benefits of doing so.

If the choices you are making in every given moment are not focused on a positive outcome, it is likely that they are attached to historical events or belief systems. I suggest that everything you know or have experienced has the potential of being a resource that will benefit you in your life if you use it appropriately. Okay, so what determines appropriateness? The outcome that you are focused on will.

If you really want to live a purposeful life then make iFOTO your motto. iFOTO means, "I Focus on the Outcome". The only way to know the choices you are making every day are purposeful, is to know what outcome is driving those choices.

I have found that managing my professional and personal relationships based on mutual promises allows me to identify the people who are committed to be positive and play at the level I choose to live. I decided not to create any space for negative people to live in my relationships.

Good Morning, I bet you were wondering why I sent the same Thought of the Day on Wednesday and Thursday, well it is because the circumstances you are experiencing this morning are not creating your reality. The choices you are making in relation to those circumstances are what is creating your reality. How can you change that reality and transform pain into gain? Well, I am glad you asked. Listen to the conversation you are having with yourself. If that conversation is not focused on what you want, change it.

As long as you continue to focus on the things that caused you pain, you simply get to continue to have a good reason to justify your misery. My question to you this morning is, "How's that working for you?" Give yourself permission to get on with living your life; in fact, you are the only person that can give you permission to do so.

As long as you continue to focus on the things that caused you pain, you simply get to continue to have a good reason to justify your misery. My question to you this morning is, "How's that working for you?" Give yourself permission to get on with living your life; in fact, you are the only person that can give you permission to do so.

Take time today to exercise the 80 muscles in your face. Do some "up downs". A laugh is never a foreign language to anyone, and a smile speaks all languages. It's a GREAT day to be alive!

You are one of over 10,000 people receiving this "Thought of the Day" this morning. If you are benefiting from them, please pay it forward and sign-up at least one person today. It would be okay to do that NOW. Remember the last time you put something off?

It is impossible to awaken a person who is pretending to be asleep. Many of us who have begun the journey of personal growth and self-awareness have gained insight and knowledge about ourselves that we did not have prior to having the courage to take that journey. You must continue learning and growing because this stuff is real simple; however, it is not easy. You must practice new learnings and behaviors daily because knowledge is only powerful when it is applied.

The way your life is right now is nothing more than the manifestation of your choices. There are no victims, only volunteers. Make sure the choices you are making will manifest the outcomes you want. If you are blaming something or someone else, the game is over, and there is no chance you will succeed. Only when you accept personal responsibility do you keep what's possible alive.

Most of us have been taught that if we are experiencing something tough, then we should focus on getting through it. There is no way to feel the exhilaration of success without overcoming tough. When tough arrives, be grateful, smile and embrace it. You have just been given an opportunity to create a new possibility. If you have the courage to go for it, you may fall down... so what? Dust yourself off and go for it again and again until you achieve the success you are focused on. Accept personal responsibility to make it happen NOW!

When you say "I love you" do you expect that person to say it back to you? If you do, it's not a gift; you are only giving so that you will receive something back. Today give without any conditions or expectations... starting with yourself, and I love you!

I know I sent this to you on Monday, I'm just not sure if you really connected so here it is to read again... I apologize if this unromanticizes what love means to you; however, I believe this thought will create a new possibility for you to love more completely. I submit that love is a gift, available for you to give to anyone that you want. My definition of love is accepting a person for who they are, and for who they aren't. So it's ok to love the folks in your life the way they want to be loved; if you don't know what that means, ask them. Oh and by the way rather than waiting for them to figure out how to love you the way you want to be loved, tell them.

"A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd" - Max Lucado It is important to become independent of the opinions of others. This is not a conversation about dismissing what others offer you. This is a conversation about checking their offering against your outcome to determine the value of it.

I apologize if this unromanticizes what love means to you; however, I believe this thought will create a new possibility for you to love more completely. I submit that love is a gift, available for you to give to anyone you want. My definition of love is accepting a person for who they are, and for who they aren't. So it is ok to love the folks in your life the way they want to be loved; if you don't know what that means, ask them. Oh, and by the way, rather than waiting for them to figure out how to love you the way you want to be loved, tell them.

You are REALLY going to need to wake up before reading this thought. Ok, here we go. Think of life from the perspective there is no bad or good, it is all about the assessment you place on the situation based on your expectations. When you stop making those assessments based on your judgments, you become powerful because you will become aware life only has the meaning you give it. Well, if you need a little more explanation, send me an email.

This "Present Moment" creates two very powerful opportunities. The first is to create the future you want by setting a positive outcome you are committed to and making appropriate choices that will create that future. The second powerful opportunity, which will be created as a result of taking advantage of the first, is you will create a new past that you will be 100% proud of. Reliving the old past will only create a predictable future that you have already experienced. It is okay to let it go and move forward.

The only reason we get old is because we forget to take the time to play. I understand how busy life can get as we move from one milestone to the next; graduating from high school, then college, then getting a job and building a career, getting married and raising children and then finally retirement. Well, I agree, that will keep you very busy; however, remember to have a little fun along the way. Here is a little tip for you, everything goes to another level when you add ENTHUSIASM. I'm just sayin'.

In every one of our futures is a day when we will only have our past to look at. That future and that past are being created in this present moment. If you find yourself focused on the past, it will become your future. If you choose to focus on creating your future by focusing on what you want and accepting personal responsibility to create it, your future will then authentically become your past.

It is impossible to awaken someone who is pretending to be asleep. We get at least two choices in life every day - tough or suffering. We choose tough when we choose to play the game "Full Out" with no attachment to how it turns out. We choose suffering when we choose to stand on the sidelines in fear, watching life pass us by. Well, that is only going to happen once. I'm thinking it's not a good idea.

There is a level in this game at which few are willing to play. The greatest differentiating factor for individuals at this level is that they are willing to accept PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY. Making the choice to accept personal responsibility is to have an understanding that you ARE responsible... for who you are, for your happiness, for your fulfillment, for your success, for your focus, for your positivity, for your enthusiasm, and for living your purpose. YOU are responsible - you are who you are because you choose to be.

Regardless of what life has given you - whatever situations, circumstances, or events you are experiencing - you can ALWAYS choose to be unreasonable and go for what you want. There are no victims, only volunteers. One of the greatest gifts you have been given is choice - and you can choose to create whatever reality you want. Despite what is going on around you, your attitude and your choices are still your own. Being unreasonable is redefined in every moment, so make the choice to create what you want... no reasons... no excuses... no alibis.

Anything that keeps you from growing is never worth "right fighting" to defend. We all occupy the largest room in the house... and that is the room for improvement. Having an attitude of growth and learning means that we first make the choice to be OPEN to the learning. When an individual in your life has an offering, and you hear criticism or judgment, your defenses come up and you prepare for the fight. It is no longer an opportunity to grow the relationship; it now becomes a battlefield where you will go toe to toe to defend your position. At the end of the day, you will get to be "right". How is that working for you?

The way people treat you is the way you have TAUGHT them to treat you. You are in control of how you project yourself to the world. How you react or respond in certain situations, the value you give to the people around you, the behaviors you encourage or allow from them, and the boundaries you create, all affect how individuals will BE with you. If you are looking for a different result in how someone is treating you, change your approach with them to create something different.

As you set and focus on your outcome, you must be willing to take the steps necessary to manifest that outcome. There will be certain circumstances along your journey that you have no control over, and as you encounter these circumstances, you have the option of either reacting or responding. Our plan of action for TODAY is to be in the moment.

There is a difference between being focused on the outcome and being attached to the outcome. Truly being focused on the outcome means giving your 100% to manifest that outcome, creating the conversation and the behavior that will bring you closer to that outcome, and understanding there are things outside of your control that could affect whether you reach that outcome or not. Being attached to the outcome will lead to frustration and disappointment if the outcome is not met - despite the existence of things outside of your control. Realize that all you can control is your own give and your own attitude in the midst of that give. Let go of any attachment to how it turns out.

It's OK to TAN. This is a choice you get to make every day of your life. You can remain on the sidelines, playing it safe, doing the same thing you've always done and getting the same results; however, in doing this, you will also get the opportunity to experience the leftovers in the wake of those who are in the game. Aren't you worth more than that? Take the steps to get in the game and "BE" the one blazing the trail, holding nothing back, creating Unreasonable Possibilities, and living your life on purpose. Take Action Now!

Do you believe you have a life purpose? Do you believe you can choose one? The journey starts right now, and it is 14 inches long from your head to your heart. Follow your heart in everything you do and you'll never be without purpose, or joy, or abundance, or love, or happiness... I'll bet you never saw that coming.

I have often told people that energy and action follow thought. So with that in mind, if you feel you are one of those people that is snake bitten, you have a dark cloud over your head, and everything you touch turns sour -- my coaching to you is to not go sky diving until you get that worked out. I'm just sayin'.

My coaching to you this morning is to stay away from negative people who belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that; the really great people make you feel that you too, can become great. Getting to your next level of leadership development will be challenging; embrace the challenge. In order to create something you've never created, you must conquer the challenge.

Apprehension only exists in the conversation you are having with yourself. Stand up to your fears - you will find that they are not as strong as you thought they were.

Every challenging situation is an opportunity for significant positive personal growth. Take a moment to grieve the loss, then get on with it; you are worth it.

Rather than focusing on all of the circumstances and people in your life that need to change to make you happy, simply choose to be happy. Be aware that the common denominator in every one of those situations is you. I'm just sayin'...

Circumstances do not define you. Circumstances reveal the person you are. Nuff said.

I have heard so many people say, "I will forgive you, however I will not forget." Well, ok let's speak some truth here; that really is just another way of saying, "I will not forgive you." True forgiveness is like blowing up a bridge. There is nothing to go back to, it is finished. You will never get a positive return by holding on to anything that is negative. Just a thought, blow up the bridge and get on with your life. It is the only life you get.

Dead fish go with the current, but it takes a live fish to go against the current. So CHOOSE to be ALIVE and CREATE AN UNREASONABLE POSSIBILITY TODAY!!

Ability is what you're capable of doing, so focus on increasing your capacity every day. Motivation determines what you do and as long as it is internal, you will continue doing it. Attitude determines how well you will choose to do it, so slap on a smile and have fun doing whatever you are focused on today.

As you travel this journey of personal growth, you will encounter many roadblocks, obstacles, circumstances, and huge walls. Let the celebration begin because we now get an opportunity to authenticate the work that we have been doing. You better get clear as it relates to who has your back.

What would it be like to love like you have never been hurt, let down, or betrayed before? I knew you would say that; tell you what, let's go for it and find out. This is not a conversation about getting over anything or anyone; it is however, a conversation about getting on with it.

I have heard many people over the years say, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks." I said to a few of those "old dogs" that it is okay to develop a habit around catching people doing things right rather than always catching them doing things wrong. Their response, "I never thought about that." Mission accomplished.

In this present moment I strongly encourage you to destroy, crush, and kill every fear you encounter in others and in yourself. Fear is a gift provided to you for the sole purpose of building your courage muscle. Build some big courage muscles today. Focus on unreasonable positive possibilities.

Once you set a course to the positive outcomes you want in your professional and personal life - remain focused on your outcome. The winds will blow and the waves will pound the boat, however, stay the course. If the sea was always calm, you could never practice your navigational skills

Generally when we use absolutes in our communications (always, never) we are coming from emotion. Then it's predictable that drama is about to show up. When we are coming from emotion, we are not communicating effectively. My coaching is to check the conversation you are having with yourself and address what is making you emotional before talking about anything else. I'm Just Sayin!!

I am grateful for every enemy in my life-every person who stands in opposition to my purpose. Without them, I cannot be a role model for what it means to be a positive, focused, determined, enthusiastic, powerful leader. Without them, I cannot be a superhero, creating unreasonable possibilities that invent a new positive future. Do something special today.

You may be disappointed if you fail; however, you are doomed to fail if you never take the first step. There is one prevailing factor that keeps individuals stuck in their rut, planted on the sidelines, and watching life pass them by - that is fear. Fear of the unknown, fear of change, fear of failure, fear of taking a risk. There is a good reason I am bringing this to your attention this morning. I had a friend that recently died at 31 years old. I assure you she never thought that 15 years old was middle-aged... this life is not a dress rehearsal - it is ok to live it out loud and on purpose NOW!!!! Unless you have the courage to take that first step, you may never know what successes are possible for you.

Winners lose much more often than losers, because winners take more risks to achieve what they really want. Oh wait.... since most winners choose to learn and grow from their losses they actually rarely lose. Every day we get to make a choice to get in the game or sit on the sidelines of life. Unfortunately, most people blame the weather, the economy, the color of their skin, their age, and many other things for not taking the risk to succeed. Yes, I said the risk to succeed. When you are focused on what you want, you are not risking failure, you are risking success. When you play full out focused on success, there is no failure.

Negativity is energy that can be directed in any way you choose. Hmmmmm, so rather than spending any more time blaming anyone or anything else for what's creating the negative energy, identify what you want and accept personal responsibility to make it happen. Now use that same energy to make it happen. Oh, was that a smile?

Pain has gotten a bad rap and your comfort zone is far overrated. I often hear people say "I don't need to change; I like me the way I am". I agree that no one needs to change, however, everyone deserves to experience the benefits of growth. I understand that it is sometimes painful; however, the growth creates new possibilities. You are either green and growing or you are dead and decaying.

If you have never failed at anything, it is predictable that you are playing small. Failure or falling down has been given a bad rap. When you get out of your comfort zone and go for the things you REALLY, REALLY want, you risk success, not failure. Learning from failure is an incredible gift and brings you one step closer to your success. So get out there and play full out today.

A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. They do not set out to be a leader, but become one by the quality of their actions and the integrity of their intent. In the end, leaders are much like eagles... they don't flock together; you find them one at a time. There is an "I" in team!

There is a difference between doing the "right thing" and "doing things right". It is possible to do the wrong thing "right". So, how do you know when you are doing the "right thing"? When you set an outcome, focusing on that outcome will allow you to determine the appropriateness of every choice you make.

First responders and frontline workers are not heroes, they are SUPER Heroes, find a way to say "thank you" to them today.

True love is expressed when you treat people the way they want to be treated.

When you choose discipline and self-control, you choose freedom. Be free.

Say goodbye to yesterday and climb out on those skinny branches to get the sweetest fruit available. If you risk nothing, you are risking everything.

It is SO important to be aware of what you are creating with every behavior and every thought you practice over and over again. What are you creating?

Say goodbye to yesterday because life is not a dress rehearsal. There will be NO do overs. What will you do to create a better version of yourself?

What are you willing to do today to make a more positive contribution to your relationships? That is awesome, now let's get it done.

Say goodbye to yesterday. When you change your mind, you will change your world. The same mind that got you to success prior to Covid-19 will not get you to success post Covid-19. What will you do different?

Be aware of the thought seeds you allow to be planted in your mind. Those thought seeds will germinate and produce fruit that will be the likeness of the seed.

Say goodbye to yesterday so you can get unstuck and become unstoppable. What are you waiting for?

Whether your mom is alive or deceased, take a moment today either virtually, in person or through prayer to thank her for EVERYTHING that has gone right in your life. That means you will need to accept personal responsibility for everything else. One of our greatest gifts is choice and we alone control it. Happy Mother's Day.

This is the eve of Mother's Day. This Mother's Day will be like none we've experienced before. How will you honor your mother tomorrow that will create a positive memory like no other Mother's Day?

One of the greatest antidotes to depression is focusing forward without referring to historical experiences. This is not saying you should get over anything. It is however offering you an invitation to get on with your life.

When you keep your feelings inside, they build up pressure like water behind a closed dam. Release those feelings in a healthy, loving way and allow your feelings to flow. Vulnerability is not a sign of weakness.

Life is not fair for everyone... wait, doesn't that make it fair? As the smoke clears, check the conversation you are having with yourself and get outside of your comfort zone to reach your next level of growth. Make NO excuses, blame NO one for how something affects your life. Determine what you want and accept personal responsibility to make it happen. Be outcome-focused, benefit-driven and watch what happens. I'm Just Sayin'.

You will be able to see what's around the corner when you get around the corner. Stop wasting your energy anticipating and stressing about what is around the corner and prepare yourself to do whatever it takes to successfully deal with whatever is around the corner.

Today is a new day with infinite possibilities, do not accept today on its terms. Define today based on what you want by having the courage to make it happen. Life is not a dress rehearsal.

In our lives we will have struggles and triumphs, win and losses. It is important to have no attachment to either of them in order for you to live a well-balanced life.

Over the course of your life, you have experienced situations that you felt were too much to handle, yet you handled the situation and were better because of it. You have another opportunity to do that today.

As you look back on the choices you made yesterday regarding your attitude and engagements with people, I pray that you tested positive - for a positive attitude.

Instead of focusing on the things you do not have during this pandemic, focus on and appreciate the things that you do have. Understand that it's not about what you've got, it's about what you do with what you've got. Let's ensure that GRATITUDE is more contagious than covid-19. Pay it forward and remember that givers gain!

We are ALL systemically connected. The choices I make today will positively or negatively affect you. The choices you make today will positively or negatively affect me. Be mindful of your choices today.

I know that it will be difficult to hear this today, however, there is a universal conspiracy occurring today and it is focused on your ultimate success.

Spend a few moments in silence today. Relish those moments of silence because they will reward you with greater clarity of the path in front of you as you clear the smoke and move forward.

It is not what we see and touch or that which others do for us which makes us happy. It is that which we think and feel and do, first for the other fellow and then for ourselves. - Helen Keller

You cannot be everywhere today, nor can you meet all of the many needs that exist during this pandemic. Mindfully choose to be where you are and attend to the needs of those around you. You've got this, and if you need help, I am on your team.

All is well on this Monday and you are ready for whatever comes your way. Your yesterdays have appropriately prepared you for whatever comes next. Trust yourself and take the next step.

During these very challenging times I encourage you to radiate an energy of calm, uplifting, peaceful serenity for the people around you. When you do, your very presence will encourage others to feel calm and assured.

Please join Discover Leadership Training tonight on GoToMeetings at 8:00 pm central time and help create a Tsunami of Positive Energy. We are focused on transforming this crisis into something positive for you and your family and want you to take control of what you can control. (Your attitude!) Visit our website at DiscoverLeadership.com to join the PARTY! See you tonight!!!

The push to and the belief in a more positive future is what we all must focus on today. What you are focused on will determine the energy and actions you will experience today. Focus on what you control.

Happiness is an inside job, so go to work today from the inside out.

On this Monday morning it is important to be aware, we do not have to choose to be Republicans, we do not have to choose to be Democrats. We can choose to be Human Beings fighting the same enemy. Let's fight together to defeat this enemy, we want the same thing.

It has been a long week and yet there are additional challenges ahead. Let's take a moment today to refresh and recharge because it is not over until you say it is over. It is "Not Over".

Please join us tonight on Facebook or Periscope for HAPPY HOUR at 8:00 pm central time. Zoom has been dealing with hacking issues where hackers have found ways to penetrate public meetings. In order to protect us both, we have cancelled our Tsunami of Positive Energy Zoom meeting and look forward to seeing you tonight for HAPPY HOUR!!!

Please join us tonight for a Zoom Tsunamic of Positivity Party at 8:00 pm central time. Go to the link on Discover Leadership Training for the link to join the party.

There is a lot of stuff that went wrong yesterday. If you focus on that, it will negatively affect today. I know how tough this will be, however, if you focus forward, you will create new opportunities and new possibilities. Pain is temporary.

Today you will get to choose your attitude. I know, that is a tough awareness today, however, today it is more important than ever before for you to accept the responsibility to make that happen. If I can help, call or text me at 832.489.2936.

It is Hump Day and I am going to do something very unreasonable to remind people to do what you can to create a positive future for you and others, stay tuned to the Discover Leadership Training Facebook Page.

There is a lot of hurt and pain being experienced in the world. There are a lot of people globally grieving the loss of loved ones. Take a moment today to pause for a moment in honor of them. Thank you!

Your successes and failures over the next few weeks during this pandemic will be based on your choices, not this pandemic. There is SO much that you do not control, however, there is a LOT that you do control. Make choices that will allow you to be successful.

It is Sunday and we will continue to designate Sunday as Funday. Quite often, most of you take yourselves far too serious. One of the many opportunities we have right now is to play more and have more fun. Have a Funday on this Sunday, #tsunamiofpositivity.

We will be conducting a Zoom Tsunami of Positivity Party tomorrow night at 8:00 pm central time. This party will be informative, engaging, uplifting and positive. Set your alarm and join us.

Go to discoverleadership.com to get the information to join the Zoom Tsunami of Positivity Party tonight at 8:00 pm central time. We want to know what you are doing to help create a Tsunami of Positivity, we need your help.

Go to discoverleadership.com to get the information to join the Zoom Tsunami of Positivity Party tonight at 8:00 pm central time. We want to know what you are doing to help create a Tsunami of Positivity, we need your help.

Let's pretend that you have a crystal ball and you can see 30 days into the future. How will you be better than you are today? This is an incredible opportunity to get healthier mentally and physically. Take small steps and get small wins. What will you do today to move your positive attitude needle in a positive way?

Please join us tonight at 8:00 pm central time for Happy Hour on Facebook Live and Periscope. Our outcome is to create a Tsunami of Positivity. #tsunamiofpositivity

Last night during our Happy Hour broadcast we talked about the difference between a marathon and a sprint. It is clear that we are in a marathon and will be physically distancing for at least another 30 days. Pace yourself, take small positive attitude steps and get small positive attitude wins. In 30 days those small steps will add up to a big win.

Generally when we use absolutes in our communications (always, never) we are coming from emotion. Then it's predictable that drama is about to show up. When we are coming from emotion, we are not communicating effectively. My coaching is to check the conversation you are having with yourself and address what is making you emotional before talking about anything else. I'm Just Sayin!!

Let's call this "Fun Day Sunday". How many different things will you do today to have fun? Make a list and post it on our Facebook Page. Your ideas may benefit someone and you can visit the page to see what ideas others are sharing that may benefit you.

The gravitational pull to negativity and hopelessness during this pandemic is strong. Do not resist that gravitational pull because everything that you resist will persist. My coaching is to run to what you want rather than from what you don't want. When you run to what you want, it will create a gravitational pull to positivity. Let's create a tsunami of positive energy.

Since you likely have a little extra time on your hand, connect with someone you have not spoken to in a while and send them a positive message and see how they are doing. You just never know how it may contribute to the tsunami of positive energy we are creating.

I invite you to join me in creating a tsunami of positive energy during this pandemic. What will you do today to create more positivity in your world? Leave a post on our Facebook Page at discoverleadershiptraining to show us.

This is Day 3 of our 7 Day WAYFO? Challenge. If you have not been participating, jump in and finish strong with us as we commit to make life happen because of us, and not to us. Go to our facebook page at dicoverleadershiptraining and join us.

The CDC and other medical officials are asking us to commit to "social distancing" to protect from spreading Covid-19. I completely disagree with them. Join me tonight for a SPECIAL Happy Hour to discuss the difference between "social distancing" and "personal distancing". We will broadcast live ait 8:00 pm cst on Facebook Live and Periscope.

Much of what is happening regarding this Coronavirus is beyond your control. That does not mean you are helpless. There are still a ton of things you have control over that will affect your quality of life. So Stand tall, set those shoulders back and your head held high and take control of what you control.

Whether you choose Murphy's Law or Discover Leadership Training's Law, be aware, the reality you are living in is the result of your choice. One is focused on the possibility of a negative outcome and the other is focused on a positive outcome; you get to choose.

How will you change the way this negative event is affecting your world into a positive reality for you moving forward?

It is in times like these that the human spirit gets the opportunity to step up to help fulfill the needs of others. Look around you; see, acknowledge and fulfill the needs of those around you. Together we will be victorious.

As you wake up to a very new world today, it appears that Murphy's Law is in FULL affect. Murphy said, "anything that can possible go wrong, will go wrong" Well I remind you that for every negative, there is a positive. Discover Leadership Training's Law is "anything that can possible go right will go right". Both of these laws are available to you today, choose wisely.

You never know how far reaching something you think, say, or do today will affect the lives of the people on your professional and personal teams. YOU matter, YOU count. You affect everything that you touch either positively or negatively. PLEASE be aware there is NO neutral. Make the choice to create a positive environment through your positive attitude. Hmmmm...you never know how far that positive attitude will reach today.

Have you ever thought of yourself as a salesperson? Every conversation or interaction we have is a sales transaction and somebody is being sold something during every one of those transactions. What are you buying and what are you selling? If you are unsure, check your attitude; the answer is being stored there.

How happy are you at this point in your life? What else do you feel that you need to be happier? I submit that many of us look for happiness in how successful we have been in the events of life. Successful events are not the key to happiness, choosing to be happy will be the key to your success.

It's "Not Over". There are NO problems, just opportunities. Today I begin again.

My coaching to you is to not avoid getting angry, however, understand the positive action that you are committed to take that is focused on what you wanted and accept personal responsibility to channel all of that energy to reach that outcome. Oh my, what might that change of approach produce? Please share; I really would like to know.

Anger is a secondary emotion, which means there is always a warning sign that it is about to occur. If we choose to continue moving in that space until we become angry it may make us feel better in that moment, however, there is very little long-term benefit derived from that choice. My coaching to you... (to be continued tomorrow)

The greatest challenges of leadership are: BEing bold, but not a bully; BEing thoughtful, but not lazy; BEing kind, but not weak; BEing proud, but not arrogant; BEing strong, but not rude. Well, ALL of the above is going to be someone's interpretation based on their personal map. Ok, my best coaching is to just "BE".

There is a lot of talk these days about happiness. Let's get this handled once and for all. Choose to be happy right now. Ok, do it again. Ok, keep doing that. Now I can hear someone saying, "Mike that is not realistic" and they are right. I can hear others saying, "Mike I did it and it's working" and they are right too. Enough said.

There is a lot of talk these days about happiness. Let's get this handled once and for all. Choose to be happy right now. Ok, do it again. Ok, keep doing that. Now I can hear someone saying, "Mike that is not realistic" and they are right. I can hear others saying, "Mike I did it and it's working" and they are right too. Enough said.

One of the greatest enemies to potential is success. Refuse to be satisfied with yesterday's success. Today presents brand new possibilities for you to redefine your 100%. If you are still celebrating yesterday's successes very likely you are not accomplishing anything today.

We all occupy the largest room in the house - the room for improvement. As long as you are living on this earth, there is an opportunity for growth. Keep moving forward, armor on the front, and know that as you climb your current challenge... heave yourself over the edge... take a deep breath and look up... you will see there is another level there waiting for you. It's "Not Over".

Consider for a moment ALL of the unfulfillment in your life. Things you say you really, really, really want and yet you do not have. Getting those things requires you to "BE" unreasonable, "BE" confident, "BE" positive, "BE" a risk taker, because the sweetest fruit on the tree is out on the skinny branches. Choose in this moment to go for it - the worst thing that could happen is you could fail. So what? The good news is You Get to Do it Again. So change your approach and go for it again.

"We should never permit ourselves to do anything that we are not willing to see our children do." (Brigham Young) You are a role model - who you "BE" is who they are "BE"coming. Are you all that you want them to be? Are the choices you are making an example of the choices you hope they make? You can't give away something that you don't have, so make the choice to "BE" who you want them to "BE". No reasons, alibis, or excuses. The time is NOW!

I believe that an effective leader understands that it is better to be respected by their team than to be liked. Effective leaders understand their responsibility to make tough decisions at times and they make them while remaining focused on the positive outcomes. iFOTO (I Focus On The Outcome) is my Motto!

Think about this... if you don't define your own purpose, you will never grow roots. If you never grow roots, then you will never be grounded. If you are not grounded, you won't stand for anything. If you don't stand for anything, then you will fall for everything. Make today about defining your purpose and living each moment focused on that purpose. Enjoy the journey!

The only limitations to your ability to do whatever it takes today to get one step closer to your outcome will be your failures and doubts from yesterday. The conversation you are having with yourself will create the energy and actions you will deliver in this present moment and that will produce the reality you are experiencing. Generally, limitations only identify your capacity to believe that what you want is possible. You must believe it, before you see it.

You have likely received and perhaps sent out a few invitations to some pity parties. I promise you, they are no fun and attending a pity party will only produce a negative outcome. Now that you have that awareness, my coaching to you is to not waste your time and energy feeling sorry for yourself and others because it will never benefit anyone. The sooner you refocus on your positive outcome, the sooner this party will become a celebration. It is PARTY TIME!!

There are only two words that will make the difference between a positive and negative day today and they are, "I AM". Ok, so repeat after me; "I AM Positive". No matter what happens today, it will not define you; it will reveal your "I AM". Listen to the conversation you are having with yourself and observe that your actions are the fruit of that conversation.

I have heard many scholars ascribe to a belief that you should find what you are good at and only do that. Well, I disagree with that approach. It is important to know what you do well and do it well; however, I believe that the most significant opportunity for you to do something truly amazing is in the areas you see as your weaknesses. One of the main reasons that there is more potential opportunity there is because you rarely look for opportunity there. Hmmm, just a thought.

There is a great likelihood that you have been hurt during your journey. What new awareness might you discover if you re-examine what happened from this perspective? In your relationship, was the hurt created as a result of the two of you managing your expectations of each other or from managing specific promises? This awareness will set you up for more successful relationships.

When I speak to people about going for what they say they want, I am often told they are waiting for the "right time". If you choose to set a positive outcome, make a commitment to yourself to make it happen, surround yourself with the kind of people who will hold you accountable and support you and give your heart, body and soul to achieve the outcome, unexpectedly the "right time" becomes NOW! So, what again are you waiting for????

If you find yourself repressing your feelings, then there is a great likelihood you are living with disappointment, frustration, stress and anger. When you express your wants, needs and feelings, at the very least you create a possibility that you will receive those things. The one thing we are certain about is that if you continue to repress those things, you may never get what you want and need from the people in your life. This just may be the greatest gift you give to yourself and others.

In order to have the absolute, most positive day of your life today, I recommend that you set it as your outcome today and accept personal responsibility to make it happen. If you are waiting for anyone else to create it for you, it may never happen. This is your NOW, and this IS the best day in your life to begin living on purpose. What will you do today to be more positive?

This is your early morning reminder that in order to create unreasonable, positive, new possibilities you will need to do things you have never done. Continuing to start your day the way you always have will create a predictable future. Most people start their day with a negative; they hit the snooze button. Think about the conversation you are having with yourself when you hit the snooze button. Is it positive or negative? Now that we are clear about that, it is time to change that behavior. What will you do different to create a new, positive possibility?

Shakespeare said, "To thine own self be true". When you choose to be honest with yourself about where you are and how you feel about things, it will speed up your opportunity to get to your next level. Tell yourself the truth today About how you can improve one of your relationships and accept 100% personal responsibility to best your best in that relationship. Wow, did you feel that? It was a shift in the universe, and it happened because of you. Pick another relationship and do that again.

The greatest determiners of your happiness and success is not your circumstances, rather it is your assessment of the circumstances. There is positive and negative in EVERYTHING. What are you focused on? (WAYFO?) Success and happiness will not happen to you, it will happen because of you.

Whatever is going on in your life right now (fear, anxiety, depression, hurt, resentment), acknowledge it. Pretending that it is not there will not make it go away. Acknowledging it allows you to accept personal responsibility to set a positive outcome and get on with living. That first step is to acknowledge it and that is the most important step. So, have the courage to take it now. Bbn

If you are unable to find joy within yourself, it is useless to search for it through someone or something outside of you. Even if you are successful in finding it outside of you, you will not own it or be able to replicate whatever created the joy.

Positive thoughts create a chain reaction of positive attitudes about work, relationships, and everything else going on in your life. In every given moment you are choosing the conversation you are having with yourself, thereby choosing your attitude. Your quality of life will not be determined by the circumstances that happen to you, rather 100% of the quality of your life will be determined as a result of how you react or respond to those circumstances. With that in mind, the only correct choice is to choose to be positive.

We have been taught there is NO "i" in team. Well, I completely disagree and here is why. Every one of us matters on every team we are on. When you choose to be negative, you are creating a circumstance for your team to overcome. When you choose to be positive, you create an opportunity for your team to have greater success. Make the choice to accept 100% personal responsibility to be the "i" on your team. Life is Great!!

Were did we get the idea that tough circumstances and the need to work hard to overcome these circumstances was negative? Please realize that this is the gift that allows us accomplishment and a victorious life. Embrace this gift with your whole heart

Your self-worth cannot be verified by others. You are worthy because you say it is so. You create the reality based on the conversation you are having with yourself and self-image that conversation creates. If you give more value to what others think about you, then you are waiting on the sidelines for their approval or for their permission to live life. Ultimately, it is an illusion because there is no individual on this earth that can give YOU self-worth. It can only come from you. It is your choice to see yourself as worthy. Your energy and action will reflect your choice.

It has been said that a leopard will never change his spots. I am glad that is true, because he does not need to change his spots; however, he may need to change his choices and, yup, he can make that happen at any time.

If it is possible for you to see what you want in your mind, then it is possible to manifest it in your life. WAYFO? What are you focused on? What you focus on expands for you. Energy and action follow thought. Focus on the problems around you, and you will produce more problems. Focus on the positives you see, and you will produce more of the same. Becoming aware of this truth creates new possibilities that what you can see in your mind's eye is what you will get.

Living life on purpose does not happen by accident. It is not a matter of chance; rather it is a matter of choice. Whether you accept it or not, life is not happening to you. Whatever is going on in your life is because of the choices you are making. Have courage, take action now, and move into the direction of your dreams. You must wake up and accept personal responsibility in order to make your dreams a reality.

If you continue creating your future based on your past, then you will be predictably right about the ending of your life's story. Rewrite your story by setting a positive outcome and committing to do whatever it takes to get to the outcome.

The road to your outcome is not always paved or smooth. It is up to you to create the momentum to overcome the inertia and keep moving forward. Waiting around for conditions to be "perfect" before taking action results in stagnancy, leaving you waiting on the sidelines. Get off the sidelines, find the solution, and play this game full out. Now is the time to TAN (Take Action Now)!

The way people treat you is the way you have TAUGHT them to treat you. You are in control of how you project yourself to the world. How you react or respond in certain situations, what value you give to the people around you, what behaviors you encourage or allow from them, and what boundaries you create all affect how individuals will treat you. If you are looking for a different result in how someone is treating you, change your approach. Your behavior with them will need to be different in order to create something different. Accept responsibility for what others are bringing into your world -either positive or negative. Remember, there are no victims, only volunteers.

Can you remember Dr. Martin Luther King saying, "I have a dream"? Well, I hope you too have a dream, a really big dream. If your dream is not scary, then it is likely not big enough. Once you have that big dream, it will be important to wake up in order to make your dream a reality. Remain focused on your dream, no matter what circumstances get in your way. I also suggest that you surround yourself with people who will support you every step of the way, even if you fall down. Now that you are awake, go make it happen.

Everything that you fight against weakens you. Failure is the refusal to give up what you don't need. Holding on to things from past relationships that hurt you means they continue to hurt you until you choose to release them. Releasing those negative things also releases you.

Each of us reproduces a likeness of our self, whether you maintain a positive attitude or a negative attitude. Whether you are self-confident or have a lack of self-confidence or whether you are enthusiastic or lethargic. Whether you choose to live or just exist, that is exactly what you will reproduce in the people around you in both your professional and personal life. Yup, like it or not YOU are a Role Model.

Your dreams, potential and aspirations are your unreasonable, positive new possibilities. In order to manifest them in your life, you must first believe in the possibility of waking up and making your dreams a reality. There are no limitations or impossibilities; they only exist within your capacity to believe. Check the conversation you are having with yourself. If it is not the conversation that will get you to what you want, change it, and watch what happens!

Remember your attitude is not controlled by what is happening to you, however it is 100% controlled by the conversation you are having with yourself about what is happening to you. We should also note that every time an environment was infected by a negative attitude, it also began with one person. Sounds like that "I am Personally Responsible" thing keeps showing up.

Attitudes are contagious, whether they are positive or negative. Don't wait to catch your attitude from others; choose to infect every environment you are in with a positive attitude. Every time that happens, it starts with one person; why not you, why not NOW? It is important to know that the biggest energy in any environment will prevail. Continued tomorrow morning.

When your eyes are focused on a specific positive outcome, obstacles are rarely seen. Once you have determined your positive outcome, the next step is to focus three feet and beyond that outcome. As long as you remain laser focused on where you are going, the choices necessary to get you there will be obvious, and the obstacles along the way will become mere stepping stones. Remember - what gets your attention, gets YOU.

I want to help you with an awareness this morning that just may change the way you see everything and everyone you encounter today. Everything you are viewing or experiencing on any level is going through your personal filter. You are assessing those things as good, attractive, ugly, bad or whatever. Here is the awareness; the assessments you make have nothing to do with your feelings or moods relating to what you see. You are creating 100% of them based on your personal map. And here is an even bigger awareness ... your map is not the entire territory - it is just your map.

So many people continue looking outside of themselves for their purpose, however, it is inside of you. If that didn't make it clearer, then this likely will - decide what you are committed to do to leave this world better after you are gone. Guess what you just discovered? That's right, it's your purpose! Now move your butt and go make it happen.

Every time Challenges, Negative People, Personal Weaknesses and Procrastination show up for you, a new unreasonable possibility is created to build positive capacity. The reason these are my new BFF's is because they present significant opportunities for me to grow. I am grateful for them. In other words, when they show up, celebrate. Then TAN (Take Action Now).

I have four new BFFs that will make 2020 the absolute best year ever. Now, I am aware that you are acquainted with them, however, up until now you have been avoiding my new BFFs. They are Challenges, Negative People, Personal Weaknesses and Procrastination. (continued tomorrow)

You cannot meet every need of every person in the world; however, no matter what your conditions may be, you can help someone. Givers Gain.

When the winds of change begin to blow in your life, recognize that it was always blowing and you just became aware of it. I encourage you to embrace the change. It is the only way you will grow.

You must be willing to let go of the life you have in order to receive the life that is available for you. There is no need to wait for things to go wrong before you desire to have them become better. I assure you, there is more to life than you are experiencing in this moment.

If being enthusiastic about your life and demonstrating that enthusiasm means you must stand alone, then stand alone. Be the Game Changer.

When you have an internal barometer, growing in every aspect of your life becomes an inside job. The commitment everyday will be to best your best.

You likely did not start today by writing a plan to be late to work, spend money unwisely, be less than a special friend or partner, give less than your best, or eat unhealthy foods. Those are generally the things that happen when you failed to plan for the success you say you want.

Greater success will not be handed to you. You must go out and make it happen for yourself. I have heard it said many times in my life that good things come to those who wait. I believe that is only true if you are waiting on disappointment.

Helen Keller once wrote, "One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar." Today is the best day in your life to get in the game, play full out, and soar. Nothing will be accomplished if every circumstance, issue or objection must be resolved before you take the first step.

People spend billions of dollars working on the 1% of themselves that others can see; however, most people spend little or nothing working on the 99% of themselves that is invisible to the human eye. I encourage you to create a better version of yourself from the inside out.

Most people judge how well they are doing in the world based on an external barometer or measurement. They see themselves as having self-confidence, or lacking it, as they compare themselves to others' demonstration of confidence. I encourage you today to create an internal barometer. Identify where your level of self-confidence is in this moment and focus on only comparing your next level of potential growth to your internal barometer. There is much to say about this subject; stay tuned until tomorrow.

When you play full out and go for what you want today, you are not risking failure; you are risking success. What you focus on will expand for you. Both of them are available to you in this moment. Choose one.

You will never regret the things that you have done as much as the things you didn't do when you had the chance to do them. Many people will lie on their death beds and wonder, "What if?" Play FULL out today.

I have recognized that one of the most important keys to greater success is the commitment to do what others are unwilling to do.

There are few differences from one person to the next that really matter; however, there is one little difference that makes all the difference in the world. That little difference is the choice to have a positive attitude or a negative attitude. Whichever you choose, you can expect a predictable result.

Once you choose to replace your negative thoughts with positive thoughts, you will start to create more positive results because your energy and actions will follow your thoughts.

You can "Be", "Do", or "Say" anything you want. Why not "BE" positive, "DO" positive things, and "SAY" positive words to yourself and others. Just a little tip to start your day off strong.

When we catch people doing things right, we are leading them forward. Even when we need to correct undesirable behavior, we can still lead forward by telling them what we want them to do versus telling them what we do not want them to do. Create a habit today to begin catching people at work and home doing things right.

During the time I flew airplanes and helicopters, I always plotted a course to my destination before takeoff. I found that it was important to know where I was going before I took off. I am encouraging you to plot a course today, and I am suggesting that your destination should be to become more positive. One of the ways I do this is by taking 5-10 minutes to meditate and visualize the positive things I will do today. Quite often I reach my destination of being even more positive.

Where are 24 hours in this day. I am asking you to make a promise to yourself that you will spend a minimum of 20 minutes of this time doing some physical exercise. There are SO many benefits of doing this, one of which is you will fall in love with yourself. Give someone permission to hold you accountable to do this every day.

When you are truly committed to a positive outcome, you'll never give up on it. No matter how bad the situation may become, you will continually change your approach to gain success. I am 100% convinced that the differentiator is being committed.

The same mind that brought you to the place in your life where you have arrived today, will not get you to the place you say you want to be tomorrow. Please be clear that you will not become who you say you want to be if you are committed to continue being who you used to be at the same time.

Our friends and family sometimes feel as if they know how long we need to grieve a broken heart. My coaching to you is to do it in your time; however, be aware the longer you nurture your broken heart, the tougher it will be to get back into the game and begin putting positive points on the scoreboard. I also highly recommend you do not take that hurt, pain and bitterness into the next relationship because that will create a predictable future.

I have spent most of my life transforming negative situations into positive realities. During the time I was speaking to millions of high school students, I shared with them a situation that made me angry and MAD. I went on to share that I transformed MAD from a negative to a positive and choose to spend my time on this earth Making A Difference. I encourage you to transform the negativity in your life to positivity.

When you are truly committed to a positive outcome, you'll never give up on it. No matter how bad the situation may become, you will continually change your approach to gain success. I am 100% convinced that the differentiator is being committed.

When something happens and someone says painfully, "life will never be the same", guess what? They are right. No matter what happens, each day is different from the last and will be different from tomorrow. My coaching to you is to focus on a positive outcome and move forward. I realize that depending on what happened that may not be easy, however, surround yourself with supportive people and take the first step forward.

Knowing the truth and living the truth are completely different. Knowledge is only powerful when it is applied. It is important to be aware that it is impossible to awaken someone who is pretending to be asleep. Be courageous today. Choose to LIVE.

It does not matter how long you have been on the playing field. My coaching to you today is to continue preparing like a rookie. Remain hungry for knowledge and open to new possibilities.

When I was young, my Grandmother told me, "Stand up to be seen, speak out to be heard, and sit down to be appreciated." This applies in everyday life as well. Stand up for your values, speak out with love and respect, and sit down and listen when you know you have said your peace.

I am sure you have known some negative people in your life; likely some of them may have been very significant to you. If you are focused on being positive, those people are not your enemies, they are your gift. They give you the opportunity to practice being positive. From experience I will tell you that if you choose to remain positive each and every day in spite of their negativity, one of 3 things will happen: Your positivity will rub off on them, they will go away, or you will walk away.

You want positive things to happen in your life, a great place to start is by thinking and doing positive things. Yes, it is that simple. In the universe in which we live, everything will produce a likeness of itself.

When you identify the "why" you are on this planet, the "how" created by social norms will become irrelevant. Why are you on this planet?

Circumstances are the excuses for the weak and uncommitted. Circumstances are also authenticators of the strong and committed. Life will continue to happen. Your choice is to allow it to happen to you or to choose to make it happen because of you.

If you cluck around with chickens, you will master being a chicken. If you soar with eagles, you will master being an eagle. You may want to check the crowd around you. Whatever behaviors you practice most often will become you.

My commitment every day is to live my life so passionately and purposefully that the devil in hell, if he exists, is pissed off every time my feet hit the floor in the morning.

So often people borrow from past accomplishments to dilute present moment pain they have caused someone. I truly believe that "I'm sorry, I made a mistake, I used bad judgment" are nothing more than excuses for not being committed in that moment to what you made a promise to do. I believe that being committed and accepting personal responsibility means NEVER saying "I'm sorry, I made a mistake, I used bad judgment". You ALWAYS have a choice.

Your purpose is not elusive; it is your choice. Stop searching for purpose and just decide what you will do today to make something or someone better, and then do it again.

When it comes time to move on, then move on. Sticking around and complaining will never make the situation better.

Making the choice to remain in a situation that does not benefit you does not mean that you are not a quitter. The authentic truth is, you have already quit. You have just not walked away.

Life is filled with many unanswered questions. It takes courage to ask "why" and seek those answers that continue to give meaning and purpose to your life. You can accept all of the answers given to you by others and you will identify "how" to live your life; however, I believe that knowing "why" is more powerful.

What will you do to leave the world a better place? When you know the answer and you know "why", you will have found your purpose

I highly recommend that you passionately go for what you want today. Once you achieve it, take the time to celebrate and enjoy it.

It is okay if everyone on the team is singing in a different tone. You should welcome the diversity in tone; however, we must all be singing the same song. The synergy of a team focused on a shared vision will always produce more than any one of them will produce on their own.

Every gift that you have, every talent that you possess, every skill that you have acquired all become more valuable when you give them away. Givers truly gain.

I encourage you to fight for the things you want today and stop fighting against the things you don't want.

If you do not have a clearly defined outcome of what you are committed to do to create a better version of yourself today, then sooner or later you will be practicing daily acts of mediocrity.

If chipping away at something is producing the result you want, keep chipping. If it is not producing the outcome you want, stop it. There are no victims, only volunteers

Procrastination is not a disease; it is a CHOICE. Nuff said.

If you only focus on the victory of getting to the top of your mountain, you will miss all of the victories that occur during the climb. Every successful step is a victory. Celebrate it and enjoy the climb.

Set an outcome today that is outside of your reach, an outcome that you do not presently have the resources to obtain, and then set a deadline to make it happen. Now, take the first step to make it happen. That outcome may be somewhat out of reach; however, it is not out of sight if you believe it before you see it.

I believe that one of the greatest failures in life occurs when we attempt to please others. My coaching to you today is to become the person that you are committed to being and enjoy pleasing yourself.

During one of my recent early morning runs, there were thunder storms in the area. As I was passing one of the few runners out at that early hour, he said to me, "Be sure to avoid those storms today." As I often do in situations like this, I ask myself, "Why?" I encourage you not to avoid the storms today. I have learned many times in my life that the "gift is in the storm".

With every choice that you make, consider the consequences. Every choice has one.

Loving your life partner should come with NO criteria or restrictions to what they need from you. So, unleash your "Whatever it Takes" love, understanding, and support today

Loving your life partner should come with NO criteria or restrictions to what they need from you. So, unleash your "Whatever it Takes" love, understanding, and support today

What is life? Life is a gift. How will you accept it today?

The recipe for more success today is to be happy with yourself. The recipe for more failure today is to wait for others to be happy with you.

If being committed to going for what you want in life means you must stand alone, then stand alone. Be the brave Game Changer.

Some of the healthiest trees have very deep roots. I recommend that you deliberately plant roots very deep because some of the storms and drama that life will send your way will blow you away if you are not grounded in who you say you are. I suppose that would be a good place for us to start! Who are you

I encourage you to have a closed door policy in your relationships. If any of your relationships are not bringing value to your foundational beliefs, tell that person exactly what you need from them and gain agreement that they will deliver. If they choose not to deliver what you need from them, open the door and escort them out. There truly are no victims, only volunteers.

To know what you want and passionately go for it, instead of saying yes to what the world wants for you, is to live a purposeful life.

What is life? Life is a game. How will you play it today.

I believe there is a difference between being flexible and compromising. If you hate shopping and your significant other asks you to go, be flexible and go. However, if you say that you are an honest, positive person, who has integrity with your commitments, any time you make a choice that does not authenticate that, you are compromising.

If you are truly grounded and committed to be a positive person, then you will NOT allow yourself to be a sounding board for any outside negativity. By the way, that is not called venting, it's called spreading toxicity.

The absolute best gift you can give to your significant other, your children, your employer and to your self is to create a better version of you. Investing in your personal growth should not only be a commitment made by your employer

am sure you have heard the saying, "Fake it 'til you make it." Well, let's take a brief moment to authenticate that, because this might come as a surprise to you. If you are "faking it" aren't you really doing it without accepting personal responsibility for it? So be real with yourself and accept personal responsibility to make happen whatever you need to in order to experience the success you want in your life. I'm just sayin'.

What is life? Life is an adventure. How will you dare to take it on today?

I find it quite interesting that we human beings are always searching for peace and calm. I have experienced my greatest successes in the midst of chaos and adversity. When you are in comfortable, peaceful calm, God does not get an opportunity to be God.

I have recognized that people spend their money on the things they see as valuable. When was the last time, if ever, you made an investment in your personal development? You are valuable and you are worth it.

There is research that says that most of us human beings only reach 10% of our full potential in our lifetime. That means we are leaving 90% on the table by the time we die. I encourage you to stop judging how well you are doing by the people around you. Because if you are doing better than them in comparison, you will likely become complacent to further growth. If you are not doing as well as they are, you may resign from further growth. My coaching is to look within yourself and focus on continually growing by besting your best.

I have observed that the most successful people on the planet are those willing to dream big and wake up and make that big dream a reality. Be aware if you have the courage to go for your big dreams you will awaken doubters, cynics, enemies, and road blocks. People you think are your friends will seemingly, lovingly put up some of the biggest barriers. Please be aware that they are your gift from God. Celebrate them and now go authenticate your commitment to make your dream a reality. It is okay to be first.

You get what you pay for, and you pay for the things you give value. Why not value yourself enough to make an investment in your own personal growth? It will help you become a better parent, a better team member, a better partner, and a better friend. If that doesn't make the investment in yourself a valuable investment for you, I got nothing else.

What is life? Life is a mystery. How will you allow it to unfold today?

What are you willing to let go of today to create more joy and happiness in your life? Oh wait, you really will not be losing anything. You are actually gaining joy and happiness. Now that was very clever of you.

What is life? Life is a struggle. How will you face it today?

I am not sure who said, "Good things come to those who wait"; however, I have learned that great things happen for those who lose "wait". The things that you really, really want are waiting for you to have the courage to go make it happen. What exactly are you waiting for?

It has been said that "money is the root of all evil". I absolutely disagree with that belief. I believe that how we choose to use money is the root of all evil. When you spend your money growing as a person from the inside out, you will experience more joy and success, not evil.

I heard someone say earlier this week that "that all races should stay with their own kind". Well that is exactly what I will do. My kind are ALL human beings. I will Make America Greater by treating all people with respect. What will you do to Make America Greater?

Llife is too short for baby steps. You do not need to work on Making America Greater, you can choose to make it happen NOW! What will you do TODAY to Make America Greater?

What is life? Life is a puzzle. How will you solve it today and Make America Greater

The only thing more powerful than dreaming of a Greater America is the individual who has the courage to make their big dream a reality. What will you do today to Make America Greater?

The best way to predict the future, is to create the future. What will you do today to Make America Greater?

I have observed that the most successful people on the planet are those willing to dream big and wake up and make that big dream a reality. Be aware if you have the courage to go for your big dreams, you will awaken doubters, cynics, enemies, and road blocks. People you think are your friends will seemingly, lovingly put up some of the biggest barriers. Please be aware that each of them are your gift from God. Celebrate them, and now go authenticate your commitment to make your dream a reality. It is okay to be first.

You get what you pay for, and you pay for the things you give value. Why not value yourself enough to make an investment in your own personal growth? It will help you become a better parent, a better team member, a better partner, and a better friend. If that doesn't make the investment in yourself a valuable investment for you, I've got nothing else.

The only way you can be taken advantage of is if you are not grounded in who you say you are. If you are ungrounded, you will be pushed in the direction of the biggest energy in your environment. The only way someone can manipulate or take advantage of you is if you give them permission to do so. There are NO victims in the context of this conversation, only volunteers.

It really is not necessary to wait until January 2020 to make a commitment to create a better version of yourself. It is also not necessary for something to be wrong or broken before you begin working on it, with a commitment to make it better. Do something today to best your best in some area of your life.

The world has created a mold of who you should become. There are prescribed ways of how you should behave at certain milestones in your life, such as your 21st, 40th, or 50th birthday. Who might you become when you stop fitting into the mold of who the world says you should be?

Life is too short for baby steps. It takes faith, courage, and a commitment to something bigger than what you have right now to take that BIG scary step. Take a big step TODAY.

The only thing more powerful than a Big Dream is the individual who has the courage to make their Big Dream a reality. You will need to believe in that Big Dream before you see it. Do you believe?

I suggest that it is better to be respected than liked. Effective leaders understand that tough decisions have to be made at times, and they make them while remaining focused on a positive outcome.

If you are seeking to be normal, be aware you are focused on delivering mediocrity or "goodnuf" results. Honestly, is that the life you really want?

The time to LIVE life is NOW. Taking baby steps will predictably have you lying on your deathbed contemplating "what if" and "if only". Have the courage to take a giant step today toward something you really want.

When you know and understand the true value of time, you will seize and enjoy every moment of it. That means you will never put off till tomorrow what you can do today. That also means no laziness or procrastination. It takes courage to live that way.

You can only lose if you don't have the courage to play the game. Winners take the risk to play the game heart, body and soul. If they lose, they stand up, dust themselves off and go for it again. Losers never play or they stay down when they fail to meet their outcome. Are you a winner or a loser?

Some people grin and bear it, while others smile and get it done. There is a big difference in running from pain and running to gain. Set a positive outcome today and focus on what you want. What you focus on will expand.

Know what your average is and focus on besting your best. Excellence is not a gift, rather it is a choice.

Every reality you have experienced in your life is the direct result of a choice you made. If that choice produced the result you were focused on, celebrate that reality. If the choice did not produce the reality you wanted, you should change your approach and make a different choice. The gift of choice is yours.

There is research that shows that most of us human beings only reach 10% of our full potential in our lifetime. That means we are leaving 90% on the table by the time we die. I encourage you to stop judging how well you are doing by the people around you; because if you are doing better than them in comparison, you will likely become complacent to further growth. If you are not doing as well as they are, you may resign from further growth. My coaching is to look within yourself and focus on continually growing by besting your best.

Please be aware that you will become what you think about all day.

I It is impossible to wake a person up who is pretending to be asleep. When you begin a journey of personal growth and self-awareness, it is important to realize that you must have the courage to practice the new learnings and behaviors; because knowledge is only powerful when it is applied.

I was my past, I am my present, I will become my future. Well, this is only true if I am in a state of growth; because if I am choosing to remain the same, I am in a state of decline and therefore, I am my past.

What is life? Life is an opportunity. How will you take advantage of it today?

Run as hard and fast as you can today toward your positive outcomes.  Run like there is NO tomorrow, because in the context of this conversation, there is not.

It is incredible the amount of time and energy people invest in other people's past, compared to the amount of time they invest in creating their own future.  Why would you invest your time and energy learning something that will never benefit you?  By the way, generally the information they are sharing with you is incomplete anyway, so what is the benefit?

The world and ALL that is going on in it is not a predictor of your life's experiences. How you view that world through your lens and filter is the best predictor of how happy and successful you are or will be.

Take some time to interrogate your present self and come to a knowing why you are making the choices you are making. Once you know, either celebrate or change your approach. The "reality" you are living in today is the result of your choices.

The absolute best thing about fear is, the only place it truly exist is in the stories we have borrowed from others. It is ok to write a new story focused on what you want and the benefits of getting it and choose to feel the fear and go for what you want.

I encourage you to ask the people in your life how they want you to treat them. It is a bit selfish to think they want you to treat them the way you want to be treated. Let me also add this word of caution; do not ask the question unless you are committed to give them what they want.

Your past is only a predictor of your future if you choose to remain the same.

I said to a client that I am coaching, "If you are unable to visualize yourself at a specific place before you arrive there, then you will likely never arrive there. If you do, you are lost and will not know where to go from there." You must believe it before you see it.

I submit that your greatest gifts are not the things you see as your strengths or your positives. I believe that your greatest gifts are the things you see as your weaknesses or negatives, because your weaknesses offer the greatest opportunity for growth. Ok, lets re-evaluate that statement. That being said, it appears that your weaknesses are also your positives. Wow, who knew? Change Your Mind, Change Your World.

A good leader inspires their team to have confidence in them; a great leader inspires their team to have confidence in themselves. How will you inspire the members of your team today?

Happiness is a gift that you can choose every day. The world cannot take it from you, the government cannot tax it and there is NO limitation on how much of it you can have today. Choose to be happy today.

When you know and understand the true value of time, you will seize and enjoy every moment of it. That means you will never put off till tomorrow what you can do today. That also means no laziness or procrastination. It takes courage to live that way.

You can only lose if you have the courage to play the game. Winners take the risk to play the game heart, body and soul. If they lose, they stand up, dust themselves off and go for it again. Losers never play or they stay down when they fail to meet their outcome. Are you a winner or a loser

Some people grin and bear it, while others smile and get it done. There is a big difference in running from pain and running to gain. Set a positive outcome today and focus on what you want. Colton, what you focus on will expand.

If you tell me what gets your attention and what you spend your life's currency on, I will clearly show you your authentic self. Who you "Be" speaks louder than what you say.

Life is too short for baby steps. It takes faith, courage, and a commitment to something bigger than what you have right now to take that BIG scary step. Take a big step TODAY.

I do not believe there are any finish lines in life. Even death is not a destination, because however you are choosing to live your life today will live on long after you are gone. What legacy are you creating today?

Everything that you fight against weakens you. Make a commitment today to meet people where they are, listen carefully to their offering and then acknowledge their position. They will likely be more receptive to your offering at that time. It really is not necessary to make others wrong for you to be right.

I suggest that it is better to be respected than liked. Effective leaders understand that tough decisions have to be made at times, and they make them while remaining focused on a positive outcome.

The time to LIVE life is NOW. Taking baby steps will predictably have you lying on your deathbed contemplating "what if" and "if only". Have the courage to take a giant step today toward something you really want.

When we take responsibility for our choices that lead to actions before we make the choice; that is called personal responsibility. If we wait until we get caught or there is an unintended consequence and we are confronted, we are not accepting personal responsibility, we are simply demonstrating a lack of commitment. Personal responsibility is the only price you will pay to have greater success in every area of your life.