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What’s Cooking With You?
Clarity of purpose may be the single most important part of your personal formula for success. Without question, it is where you have to start if you are ever going to achieve extraordinary results. You truly have to know what it is you are seeking, and where it is you are going before you can begin to apply any of the principles that will help you get there. I'd like to share with you an excerpt from my last book in case you haven't read it yet, and my desire is that it will give you a fresh perspective on why clarity and focus are [...]
The Good Stuff
Well, I think we've come to that wonderful part of the holiday season where we all need to give some serious thought to the stocking stuffers we're going to invest in this year. I have to admit, I'm chuckling a little as I write that... What I mean is, now that "Black Friday" and "Cyber Monday" have both passed and most of us have secured the big ticket items we had on our Christmas lists, we need to turn our attention to those last minute purchases that can still be perceived as quality gifts, or at least take up the space around the [...]
Passion Play
If you're not living the life of your dreams right now, it's not because you don't know how! You've probably heard me say that before. The thing is...it's absolutely true. You have within yourself all of the necessary resources, talent, ability, and passion to live whatever life you want to live. You just have to be willing to get started, stay focused, and be persistent. If you will commit to do whatever it takes, you can literally have it all. That sounds like pretty hard work though, right? Well, maybe I can help you [...]
The Thrill of Victory
Here's what I think... If people were as passionate about their lives and their own success as they are their favorite sports teams, we could not only change the world, but we could transform it into something totally amazing. Passion is a very powerful thing. Now, I'll confess something to you; I'm an absolute sports fanatic. I love sports. I love football, basketball, baseball, and hockey. College and pro. I love mixed martial arts, boxing, and even tennis. I enjoy watching my favorite teams or players in action, live or [...]
Pourquoi pas yous?
There are people out there living the life of their dreams. Their lives are amazing and they are passionate about each day. They are people just like you. Are you one of them? No? Well, pardon my French but...why the hell not? Before you get mad at me for that stinging little question, let me assure you that I don't ask it to be a smart mouth. I'm not trying to insult you either. I really mean it in the most constructive possible way. I want you to know that you are capable of achieving anything in this life that you have [...]
Starting Point
I was having a great conversation the other day with someone about achieving success at a very high level in life. We talked about the diversity of all the people who have achieved mammoth success in this life. Some have been college grads and other dropped out of high school; some have been women and some have been men; some have come from money and some from poverty. Indeed if you go digging, you'll find that there aren't many similarities on the surface when you start to compare the successful people throughout history. There [...]
You Talkin’ To Me?
The conversations that you have with yourself may be some of the most important that you ever engage in. I know that sounds kinda funny, especially since we often equate talking to ourselves with being a little nutty. We tend not to think too much about the things we say under our breath, or the things we say to ourselves about ourselves when we do something that we might consider less than terrific. But I believe it's wise to listen to these conversations we're having, some of them taking place rather quietly in our heads, and it's [...]
Lose the Jacket!
Comfort zones are sort of like straitjackets for the soul. I just made that one up. But if you think about it, it's true... There's nothing more confining and limiting than remaining in the same spot in life, doing the same things, and being the same person, over and over and over. And all because it's comfortable. The classic definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result, right? And of course, the classic fashion statement for the insane person is the straitjacket. At [...]
Make Time for Play Time
I heard a great commercial on the radio today. So great that I couldn't wait to get home tonight and blog about it! It was talking about taking better care of ourselves as adults, and how we might stay younger much longer. The advice was some of the best I've ever heard. It recommended that we take a cue from our children, and...are you ready for this? Get out and play! That's right, the advice for all of us grown ups was to lighten up, get out there and have some freakin' fun! It talked about how good we would feel if we threw [...]
Believe it or Not
I heard someone say the other day that there are really only three possible answers to anyone's genuine prayer. They said the answer is either "Yes", "Not Yet", or "There's Something Even Better". I really think that's the best way I had ever heard this concept described. I think it's exactly right. And its also incredibly empowering. No matter your perspective on prayer or asking, you have to love the idea that is being presented here. It seems to echo the Biblical principle that you will receive whatever you ask for, if you [...]
Jailbreak
"So often times it happens that we live our lives in chains, And we never even know we have the key" - lyrics from "Already Gone" by The Eagles One of the most liberating things you can ever do for yourself is acknowledge that you, and you alone, are ultimately responsible for your life. It can be like the wake up call that starts the most incredible day of your life. And the day that starts the journey toward everything you have ever dreamed of... This is not to say that there haven't been many influences on you, or that [...]
True Sight
I found a pretty cool poem while I was exploring online today and figured I would post it for you to read. Actually, the poem sort of found me. It's funny how focusing on a particular topic will often draw aspects of that topic to you. Whether it be in written form, a sign by the road, a picture or maybe a meaningful conversation with someone, if you are truly focused on something, you are, in a very real way, attracting it to yourself. I've been thinking a lot lately about how precious life really is, and how appreciating life with [...]
Counter Punch
You know, I got to thinking after yesterday's post... Another thing that a good punch in the face or a blast of adversity will do to you is WAKE YOU UP! Oh, if you didn't read the last post, you probably didn't get the whole punch in the face thing. Sorry about that. If you would like to read it, it's called New Plan and in it, I referenced mixed martial artist Mirko Cro Cop's quote, "Everybody's got a plan, until they get hit". I love the quote, not just because it's great smack talk, but because it applies to our lives so [...]
New Plan
One of my favorite quotes from the last few years comes from the wonderful world of sports. More specifically, the wonderful world of mixed martial arts. I like the quote because it applies to life just as succinctly as it applies to fighting in the UFC. The quote is from Mirko Cro Cop, and he said it before one of his fights about a year or so ago. It was played on TV during one of those well edited segments that show both fighters trash-talking about each other before the fight is broadcast. Cro Cop was responding to one of his [...]
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