Do What You Love, Love What You Do

One of the first things I realized while sitting at The Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar enjoying the music, and watching the musicians, was that they loved what they were doing.

Regardless of whether they “make it” and join the one percent who make a living performing their music they would always have a place, and fellow friends and musicians, to do what they loved to do.  Make music.

It was a strong reminder that if you are able to do what you love, and love what you do you may also be one of one percent who are actually able to do that. 

I always said when I was teaching, coaching, and then as an athletic administrator that I was fortunate enough to be doing what I loved to do.  I believe that is why the 37 years went so quickly. 

Like anything, there will be days that are tougher than others and make you question yourself.  However, it always comes back to knowing your why, your purpose, and what gets you going when your feet hit the floor in the morning.

Do what you love, love what you do and you’ll never work a day in your life.  I hope you are fortunate enough to be able to do that.

I’m cheering for you.

#leadership #motivation #coaching
#bebetter #beblessed

Impact

The impact that you have on people can be the result of some of the easiest things you do each day.

Today’s book excerpt from the chapter on your Impact as a leader.

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The significance of your leadership impact is often built on the little things that you do consistently day in and day out.

The way you greet people, the tone of your voice, and the smile on your face can literally make or break someone’s life.

So many people are walking aimlessly through this life wondering if they even really matter…..

…..This means we do the little things that can have a big impact like greeting people with kindness and respect and letting them know that they matter.

The smallest gesture or word can have a large impact when done with a genuine interest in people.

Keep Your Dream Alive

The amount of talent in a city like Nashville is amazing.  There are thousands upon thousands of musicians in The Music City.  I would assume many of them with a dream of “making it” and being a full time musician.  The reality is that less than 1% make it.

The musicians that come to The Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar ranged in age from what looked like a high school student to a guy in his 50’s that looked like he was a HS English teacher.  All with a dream. 

Dreams have to big and they have to be relentlessly pursued day after day, week after week.  I would have been curious to see if a lot of the musicians that showed up last night were the same as the week before when we were there.  My guess is yes.

Are your dreams big enough?  Are you relentlessly pursuing them?  Are you keeping them alive?

Take an honest look and make an honest evaluation.  If you need to develop a plan to relentlessly pursue your dream let today be the day that you do that. 

Talk to someone about it.  Message me, DM me, email me if I can help you keep your dream alive. 

I’m cheering for you.

#leadership #motivation #coaching
#bebetter #beblessed

The Power Of One

Today’s excerpt is from the chapter on Focus. 

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Focus on what is important.  Focus on the right things. 

There are many things that will fight for your attention.  You are responsible for making sure you stay focused on the things that will help you reach your goals and your dreams.  The rest you must push aside. 

You also have an obligation as a leader to help those you lead to remain focused on the important and right things as well. 
   
You can’t force them into the focus or direction they should go but you must speak the truth and point them in the right direction. 
   
Focus on what is important today and help others to do the same.