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.

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.

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 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 are available to you in this moment. Choose one.

One of the most important things in life that 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, enthusiastically full out life, capture that moment. You will regret the moments you didn't.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Take 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 memory

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.

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 to 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?

Dead trees are only really great for one thing...FIREWOOD. Think of all your self-defeating behaviors and attitudes in the exact same way. Let them burn away from you and watch the positivity flourish. Positive and negative are choices, why not choose positive?

Throw your heart into the game, and the rest will follow. Life is a game, accept it or not. You can choose to get in the game or sit on the sidelines observing the game. If you choose to get in the game, you can either play not to lose, or you can play to win. As far as we know, we only get one shot at the game of life, so why not choose to play full out. Life is not a dress rehearsal

Dead trees are only really great for one thing...FIREWOOD. Think of all your self-defeating behaviors and attitudes in the exact same way. Let them burn away from you and watch the positivity flourish. Positive and negative are choices, why not choose positive?

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 be in the moment and leave the depression and anxiety behind. Choose to be happy NOW.

I admit it may be comfortable, even easy, to live your life on the sidelines, maintain the status quo and do what is "reasonable, logical and normal". Look around, you will find an army of supporters and fellow observers in the game of life. When you step away from the crowd, disrupt the status quo and Live in the Chaos, in that moment, life will begin again.

We must continue learning and growing. Personal growth concepts and principles are simple; however, they are not easy. We must practice new learnings and behaviors daily because knowledge is only powerful when it is applied

If you tell people what you want or need from them, they may forget. If you show them and involve them, they will understand and remember. If the approach you are using to get the things you want is not working, change it!

Winners know that 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. Remain focused on your outcome and keep moving forward because winners lose more often than losers lose.

The best time to go for what you want is now. Time is a paradox, stretching between your past and your future; it has no reality except in your mind. So, live in this present moment. Go for what you want with heart, body and soul.

You get to choose to be the flag or the wind. The flag moves in the direction of the strongest energy. In other words, it waits for direction. The wind chooses its direction. A life on purpose is a CHOICE.

Make a moment to compare the difference in the energy when you are running from something as opposed to when you are running to something. When you are running from something, there is fear, apprehension and anxiety. When you are running to something, there is excitement, joy and eagerness. Be outcome-focused and benefit-driven. It feels good.

My coaching for you today is to meet people where they are and acknowledge their position; then show them yours. There is no need to make them wrong or fight just to prove you were right. Everything you fight against weakens you. Have the courage to keep moving forward

Where is a difference between doing the right thing and doing things right. It is possible to do the wrong thing "right". Set the outcome that you want, and remain focused on that outcome. When circumstances appear, you will "know" the appropriate response. Connect back to your benefits and keep moving forward. WAYFO? (What Are You Focused On?)

When you hold on to the past, you are simply standing still, waiting on the sidelines of life. Live life on purpose by setting a positive outcome and then have the courage to make it happen. Life is not a dress rehearsal. WAYFO? (What Are You Focused On?)

Good leaders inspire by having confidence in others; Game Changers (great leaders) inspire others with confidence in themselves. Who will you be today

To many of us spend our energy dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of creating our own rose garden in this moment. Happiness does not exist outside of you. Looking for affirmation and for happiness outside of you will ultimately lead you to disappointment, frustration, and it will always prove elusive. Make the choice to BE happy and to BE worthy of your own rose garden, then CREATE it! WAYFO? What Are You Focused On?

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. Give away everything you have learned to those around you. Sharing your knowledge only makes everyone better. The measure of your life will not be in what you accumulate, it will be in what you give away.

Why not go out on a limb, isn't that where the sweetest fruit is? Taking the risk to go for what you want means that you could fall, you could fail. You will never know the taste of the sweetest fruit on the tree if you never reach for it. Failure is nothing more than a learning opportunity unless you quit before accomplishing the outcome. I have said it before and will say it again, "Winners lose more often than losers lose."

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...

So many of us spend our energy dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of creating our own rose garden in this moment. Happiness does not exist outside of you. Looking for affirmation and for happiness outside of you will ultimately lead you to disappointment, frustration, and it will always prove elusive. Make the choice to BE happy and to BE worthy of your own rose garden, then CREATE it! WAYFO? What are you focused on?

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?

Thy not go out on a limb? Isn't that where the sweetest fruit is? Taking the risk to go for what you want means that you could fall, you could fail. You will never know the taste of the sweetest fruit on the tree if you never reach for it. Failure is nothing more than a learning opportunity unless you quit before accomplishing the outcome. I have said it before and will say it again, "Winners lose more often than losers lose."

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

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 then watch to see what happens!

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.

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.

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.

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 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

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.

When iFOTO becomes your motto, people will begin to ask "What are you on?" My coaching to you is to tell them you are "on purpose".

If the choices you are making in every given moment are not focused on a positive outcome, then 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.

leaders have 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, they become one by the quality of their actions and the integrity of their intent. Who are you...a leader or a follower?

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. Yupp, you have always had the ability to do that - pretty cool stuff.

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!

Pain has gotten a bad rap, and your comfort zone is overrated, nuff said.

Getting out of the paradigm, living life, exploring, and creating new, positive unreasonable possibilities that benefit you and others are available to you today. Warning; should you choose to take this journey, you will fall down a few times. When you do, focus on the gain, not the pain.

I want you to realize today that whatever is getting your attention is getting you. Are you focused on the negative things or the positive things going on in your life? If you just became aware that you are focused on the negative, then you are running from pain; stop that. In order to run to gain, you must set a positive outcome. Okay, now move your butt.

There is a great likelihood that yesterday's Thought of the Day may have been a little confusing. It was meant to get those neurons firing. So what it means is, if we are looking for the answer, we will simply create our future based on historical information. We are following the path that someone else has created. When we live inside of the question and we are focused on a specific, positive outcome, the answer we discover has the potential of creating a brand new future. Live inside the question.

I suggest that you stop looking for the answer and start looking for the question.

I'm about to give you a recipe that creates positivity every single time. Are you ready for this? Imagine what you would accomplish if you knew, without a shadow of a doubt, that the universe is conspiring for YOUR success. Well, guess what? IT IS!! When you add the choice to believe in yourself to your commitment to a positive outcome, Surprise! POSITIVE results show up, along with the desire to celebrate your imminent success. So, let's get on with it and go share that big ol' smile!

It is Thursday and today our focus is to start this day with a party, celebrating the successes you will have. Let's add this to your compelling story for today. Look for every opportunity to catch people doing things right and tell them about it. Wow, look out! Negativity has just left the building - LOL. What a positive day this will be because of you!

I want to have a slightly mathematical discussion this incredible Wednesday morning. In math, the symbol (-) when placed to the left of a number represents a 'negative' or absence of. Alternatively, the symbol (+) represents a 'positive' or presence of. If you have more negatives than positives, the outcome will ALWAYS be negative. It is the same in life. When you focus on the negative or absence of what you want, the outcome will be negative. So, my suggestion this morning is to focus on the positive and create your positive outcome. "I am Positive".

Okay, it's Tuesday, 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 of the choice you are about to make regarding that stuff. I highly recommend that you write a compelling story about the positive day you will have before you get started.

This entire week will be focused on creating more positivity in the world. I am going to need your help; without it, I will not be successful. Let's re-visit this Monday thing. First of all, TGIM (Thank God It's Monday). Now repeat after me, "I am Positive". Okay, now smile and celebrate! Why, you ask? No matter what circumstances you may be experiencing right now, I would like for you to be aware that Monday is not to blame. Stop for a moment and write down three things that you are grateful for this Monday morning. See, I told you. It is Indeed Another Great Monday to be Alive. Let's keep that celebration going ALL day.

None of our stories are true and none of them are false, they are just stories. The energy and action that follows our stories creates an outcome that provides evidence that will prove the story to be true or false. In order to produce a positive outcome focused on what we want, the outcome must precede the story.

Embark on a journey of exploration. Rather than accept everything that you have been taught by another human being, seek a deeper understanding of why you are here on this planet and how you can transform this negative society into a positive society. During this exploration you will discover that you absolutely matter.

What would it be like if every one of us accepted personal responsibility for our own personal growth? We KNOW what it will take to transform our world into a place where love, peace, self-confidence, effective communication, being focused on positive outcomes, and catching people doing things right is the norm. Unfortunately, few are willing to get off the sidelines and play full out. Most are only willing to wait for someone else to take the lead or wait for someone else to give them permission. What will you choose today?

If you continuously have to motivate your team, whether it is the team at work or at home, it is likely they do not understand your vision or you do not have a vision. A continuous need to motivate your team is a result of not effectively empowering, motivating and inspiring them in your vision; because a vision empowered team is self-motivated.

As I listen to the stories people tell about why they choose to exist on this planet rather than live life on purpose and play full out, I have become aware that most people would rather look good and lose, than look bad and win. Winners lose more often than losers lose. If you live your life focused on meeting the expectations of others or concerned about being liked, then you are likely playing not to lose. You may end up looking good; however, in the end, you will lose.

I have heard many of the people I coach say that when they get the right job then they will be happy. Well, I tell them, "The right job doesn't bring happiness." Neither does getting married, having children, sending your children to college, or even retirement. None of those events will make you happy. Happiness is something you decide every moment of every day. It's a choice, not a destination.

Many of us who began the journey of personal growth and self-awareness have gained insight and knowledge about ourselves that we did not have prior to starting that courageous journey. You may have some people in your life who are not willing to take those same steps. Remember it is impossible to awaken a person who is pretending to be asleep. Have the courage to continue moving forward with armor on the front, no holding back!

No matter what you have accomplished in your life, success is never final unless you become complacent. No matter how hard you have fallen while going for what you want, failure is never fatal or the end unless you decide not to get up. As you choose to create success around you, it is important to see that success as the stair step to your next level. To remain committed to moving forward and redefining your 100%; to push yourself from what has become comfortable into the unknown; that my friend, will take courage. You've got this.

If thoughts of doubt, fear, worry, doom and gloom, and focusing on what could go wrong are a part of your thoughts today, be responsible for eradicating those thoughts. They will never benefit you.

If you choose to focus on your potential of succeeding, you will have more success than if you focus on your potential of failure. I'm just sayin'.

When we are angry, it is generally because we allowed something to go too far. Anger is generally a secondary emotion; therefore, if we dealt with issues in the moment, we would never experience anger again. Would that be okay with you?

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.

One factor that makes a difference between a purpose and a wish is personal responsibility. Wishing for what you want abdicates that responsibility and leaves it up to someone else to fulfill. Take that wish and accept personal responsibility for bringing it to life, and now you are on purpose.

There are no victims, only volunteers. The greatest gift you have in every given moment is choice. And not choosing is choosing. Ultimately, you are 100% personally responsible for those choices and what they create for you.

When there is a confrontation between a river and rocks, the river will always win in the end. Not by strength, but by perseverance. The biggest determining factor whether you will reach your outcome is your perseverance. Constantly moving forward - focused on the outcome - will create your push, your growth, and ultimately your success. Persevere in creating what you want. YOU make the difference!

Each of us has a personal map that was developed by everyone who taught us everything they knew. They didn't know everything; therefore, the highest form of ignorance is to reject something just because it's not on your map. Your map is not the entire territory; it's just your map. Step outside your comfort zone and learn something new today.

Choosing to grow to our own next level of leadership development requires that we continue to move forward. Should we find ourselves knocked flat or stumbling along the way, it is up to us to pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and keep going for it. That takes courage. As we create success around us, it is important to see that success as the stair step to our own next level, to remain committed to moving forward and redefining our own 100%, and to push ourselves from what has become comfortable into the unknown. And that, too, takes courage.

I am celebrating my birthday today! Recently I was asked how I would determine if my life was successful. My response was, "I must have fulfilled my deliberate, intentional purpose of leaving the world a better place." My commitment to myself is to enrich my life by aspiring to live On Purpose every day and as a result, inspire others to do the same. Let's make it happen and celebrate our success together.

During our toughest circumstances, there is always a light there somewhere. Have the courage to remain focused on your specific positive outcome while choosing to have a positive attitude and keep moving forward.

One of the qualities that 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!

Love is in the air on this Valentine's Day. When was the last time you told yourself, I love you? That has been far too long ago. I invite you to go take a look in the mirror today, look yourself in the eyes and tell yourself, I love you and you are worthy of my love. Happy Valentine's Day!

Leaders have 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. Who are you...a leader or a follower?

Measuring your wins and losses based upon someone else's successes and failures will never be a true test of your potential. Comparing your 100% to another person is either limiting or self-defeating. Make the choice to redefine your 100% daily, and you will redefine the successes you are able to create. Today is a great day to best your best.

Observe the people in your world today and recognize all of the things they do that they learned from you. You are the CEO, Chief Example Officer. Are you setting the example of what you want them to become? If the approach that you are using isn't working, change it! Let's get that handled today.

When you are focused on what you want, you are not risking failure, you are risking success. When you are focused on success, there is no failure, just learning opportunities. If you miss the mark the first time, stop, evaluate, and change your approach appropriately to get to the outcome you want.

It is tougher climbing up a hill than climbing down the hill because the benefit of climbing up is the incredible view at the top. Every day of our lives we get to make one of two choices; tough or suffering. Choose one. Keep Climbing!

There is a difference between the flag and the wind. The wind chooses its direction; the flag, on the other hand, waits for direction to be given. Learn to set your course by the stars, not by the lights of every passing ship. When you are outcome-focused and benefit-driven, the wind will be your only option because you know what you want and you will go for it!

This statement may confuse you this morning; "You don't know what you don't know until you know you don't know." Many of us believe "If they know I don't know, I will die". Every one of us occupies the largest room in the house and that is the room for improvement. You will not grow until you accept that fact. There is no need to get sick before you get well.

If you could have ANYTHING in the world, what would it be? Is that it, really? Well, you CAN have it. Just go make it happen!

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?

Every day we crucify ourselves between two thieves: the regrets of yesterday and the fears of tomorrow. This is your NOW! Pour your heart, body and soul into this present moment. There is nothing wrong, nothing needs to be fixed and there is nothing broken. Whatever you want is available Right Now. The choice that you make now will either begin a journey toward what you want or it will not.

Some people allow failures to thwart their dreams. If you have failed, so what? I have some good news for you. You Get To Do It Again! Change your approach to get a different result and go for it again. Failure is not falling down, it is staying down.

You may fail many times on your life's journey; however, you are not a failure until you begin blaming others. Have the courage to accept personal responsibility for the choices that create your reality.

I know it is early; however, I have a raised beverage toasting your successful day. So what will we celebrate before we get started this morning? I have an idea; how about we celebrate that no matter what happens today, you will remain positive and accept personal responsibility for the outcome. Yay, I am drinking to that. Cheers!

If you are continuously having to motivate your team regarding your outcome and the benefits of that outcome, you either do not have a clear outcome or you have not effectively communicated the outcome to them. A continuous need to motivate your team is a result of not effectively empowering, motivating and inspiring them regarding your outcome because an outcome focused team is self-motivated.

You will always be able to rise above the image that others have of you; however, you will never rise above the image you have of yourself. It is important to be aware that the image you have of yourself is being projected by the conversation you are having with yourself. When you change that conversation, you will change how you see yourself. So check the conversation. You are worth it.

If you really want to live a purposeful life, make iFOTO your motto. iFOTO means, “I Focus on the Outcome”. The only way to know if the choices you are making every day are purposeful is by being aware of what is driving those choices. If the choices are being driven by anything other than your outcome, it is time to reevaluate those choices. Make life happen because of you.

Whether you are having a good day or a bad day is not determined by what is happening in your world. A good day or a bad day is determined by your assessment of what is happening. You are a prophet. Check your conversation.