We all love a good quote.  A quote can make us think more deeply, stir our soul and even bring about change in our lives.

While they can have some lasting impact we should not be about trying to come up with the next catchy quote or phrase to impact people.

The impact that we ultimately have on people is found and grounded in how our lives intersect and impact those we lead and live with, our daily contacts and even those we may just have a brief encounter with.

If you truly want to leave your legacy be mindful of each daily interaction. 

Be kind.
Be compassionate.
Be full of grace.
Be loving.
Be positive.

If you are going to leave anything behind weave these into people’s lives.

I’m cheering for you.

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#bebetter #beblessed

The most recent statistics show that the number of self help books published in 2019 was 85,253.  That number is close to more than three times the number that was published in 2014.

Alot has been written and there are many different well thought out ideas and plans that can help you be successful.

While many of the books are useful and thought provoking I believe we tend to overthink what it really takes to be successful at times.

In it’s simplest form I believe to be successful you can follow this simple three step formula and success will eventually find you.

1.  Show up.  Just show up and be early.  Be where you need to be, are supposed to be and when you are supposed to be there.

2. Work hard.  Every day.  Do what you are supposed to do and do it with excellence. How you do your work matters.

3.  Repeat the above two steps over and over again.  When you feel like you’re getting stuck make sure to go back to #1 and #2.

That’s not a book’s worth of knowledge but I believe it can get you closer to being where you want to be if you do it consistently.

I’m cheering for you.

#leadership #motivation #coaching
#bebetter #beblessed

How do you approach today?

Do you just want to survive it or do you believe there is something special waiting to be done?

There are action words in this great John Wooden quote and the first word sets the tone.

MAKE tells us that it is up to us as to what we create and do with the day. Don’t hope or want to. Take action and Make your masterpiece.

EACH DAY tells us that today is a new day, a new opportunity. Yesterday is gone, tomorrow is not promised so focus on what you can do today.

The word YOUR is a reminder that what you do with today is your responsibility. Don’t be controlled by what others try to do to bring you down.

MASTERPIECE in Latin means great work.  Expect greatness today out of yourself and you will inspire others to do the same.

Create something meaningful today.

I’m cheering for you.

#leadership #motivation #coaching  #bebetter #beblessed

I was reading back through my first leadership/personal journal recently that I started writing in over three years ago and it was very obvious that I’ve had some good days and I’ve had some bad days.

I would almost bet you are the same. You have had good days and bad days as well.

And here we are.

The start of a new day filled with new moments and opportunities. The past days, good and bad, have come and gone, tomorrow is not promised so today is what matters. It does sound a bit cliché but it is nothing but the truth.

Approach each day as a gift, a blessing and an opportunity.

The past days have served as preparation for today. Don’t waste the opportunity you have today by living in the past or worrying about the future.

Live one day at a time and help others to do the same.

I’m cheering for you.

#leadership #motivation #coaching #bebetter #beblessed

Things change don’t they?

Sometimes you can see change coming and sometimes you don’t.

Both can be tricky and difficult but either way you have to adjust and get moving again.

The key is YOU. YOU have to make some adjustments.

Some may have been needed to be done and some may be a bit more difficult to do but to get moving in a positive direction again you will need to make them.

Adjust your sails. Get the wind behind you again and make progress towards your goal and your destination.

I’m cheering for you.

#leadership #motivation #coaching
#bebetter #beblessed