Everyone has bad days. The good thing about these days is that, while they can certainly break your confidence and make you feel de-energized, they can also make you stronger, and give you more of an ability to get through the slumps in your life. When these times happen, do your best to not feel defeated …
Hard Work Pays Off
This year, we celebrated the 127th year of Labor Day. As a token of appreciation, America celebrates its hard workers via a national holiday. Kudos to that. It takes much work, patience and perseverance to make this country generate the opportunity that it has. Although many are not at their ideal (see previous post about …
When You Are In The Valley… USE THEIR FLASHLIGHT
No one has a perfect life. Even Jesus had trials and tribulations. Moreover, we all experience our own personal "Will This Cup Pass?" moments, where we fervently want the struggle to end. Wherever and whenever we are suffering, be it spiritually, emotionally, financially, or relationally, we need 3 P's to get us through. Prayer - there …
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Listen, Reflect, Speak
One of the biggest causes to ineffective communication is the problem of listening. Oftentimes, we make a conclusion from a statement based on half (sometimes, not even that much) of what is being said, without letting the person finish. Think of it this way. If I tell you, "I think that you are terrib...", you …
Do Something Different Today
Routine is one of the most common actions that everyone has. Wake up, eat the same food, play the same music, drink the same coffee, drive the same route, do work tasks the same order. Although routine can sometimes be a sign of good discipline, it can also lack a good healthy injection of spontaneity. In …
Life Is A Cycle Of “Dump and Take”
There are two ends of the spectrum of ways that people handle their lives. You have those who dump, and those who take. Those who dump spend most of their time telling people about their problems. No type of direction to solve them, but they just want them off their chest. They go along with their …
Dear Mr. Doubt
Dear Mr. Doubt, I thought I asked you not to contact me anymore. I have some dreams to manifest. It's hard for me to remember how we even became friends. Better yet, it's hard for me to understand how we remained friends. Oh, I remember now. There was something about you that was enticing. Oftentimes, I felt …
Stay In Tune With Your Life, Not Your Popularity
This weekend I randomly decided to do some research on Niccolo Paginini. He is one of the most highly-acclaimed violinists in all of history. His story is interesting, captivating, creepy, and engaging, to say the least. At a young age, he decided to endeavor in playing the violin. Almost immediately, his talents, coupled with his …
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Everybody Needs A Biscuit…
Everybody needs a person who can give them some sound advice. Especially someone who they trust and know has their best interest in mind. Look for someone who will not mold you to you they want you to become, but who sees the greatness in you and will sacrifice to make sure you see it …
Shout Out To Stuart Smalley…
It's all about encouragement today. Here are six challenges for you to encourage yourself and others. Shout out to Stuart Smalley from SNL when he said, "I'm good enough. I'm smart enough. And doggone it... people like me." We all need that in our lives. So here are three things to tell yourself today, and three things …
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