Fear Loves Boredom

Are you comfortable? That’s perfectly fine on a cold, snowy night but not if your goal is to live and lead a life of impact and influence.

It’s easy to shy away from stepping out to try something new.  Fear wants you to feel that way.

It’s easy to do it like you’ve always done it. Fear wants you to feel good about that.

Fear wants you to be bored. To fall into the same old routine. Fear wants you to do and be what is familiar and feel safe in what you know.

Fear wants you to be comfortable like you’re in your favorite sweatshirt or wrapped in your favorite blanket.

Don’t be reckless but don’t be afraid to lead from the front of the line. If you have led effectively you will have people there to catch you and support you.  

Fear can’t win if you decide to not let it win. 

I’m cheering for you.

#leadership #motivation #coaching  #bebetter #beblessed

What Can I Give Today?

Every day is a blank canvas.  Today you have a blank piece of paper just waiting for you to write your story on it.

Do you believe that you have a gift to share today?  You do.  A very special gift.

The people that you will come in contact with will not be in front of you by accident.  You may not know what they are going through but they may be in need your encouragement, creativity or help today.

Don’t let the moments pass without making a positive impact on them.  If you don’t who will?  Write your story for the sake of the world that you are a part of.

Make the world, the world that you are a part of, a little bit better today.  Look for the moments that you have to give, create or share with those around you today.

I’m cheering for you.

#leadership #motivation #coaching
#bebetter #beblessed

Closer Than Yesterday

Sometimes the best and most memorable journeys take time.  Getting in your car and driving to your favorite sunny destination may take a few days but think of the sites you would see and things you would experience along the way. 

Day by day you would get closer to your goal but you had to start and you had to have a plan.  The plan may not include stormy weather, a flat tire or unplanned delays or detours but every day you get closer.

What about your goals?  They don’t always go as planned but that doesn’t mean you are not making progress.

Slow progress is better than no progress.  Every step forward is a step closer to where you want to be.  Don’t be discouraged if you don’t get there as quickly as you may have planned.

Believe that you will get there.  You will arrive. You are closer than you were yesterday.  Stay on your journey and on the path that is ahead of you today.  Today’s path must be traveled to get where you are headed.

I’m cheering for you.

#leadership #motivation #coaching
#bebetter #beblessed

No To Shortcuts

There are some shortcuts that are alright to use. We use them quite often when we are using technology. Ctrl+X; Ctrl+V. On and on. You get the picture.

We’re fine using them if it will save us some time editing a document but using shortcuts when we are pursuing a dream or working toward a goal is careless.

When it comes to reaching your goals there are no shortcuts.

The only way to the top of the mountain is to climb it.

The only way to the other side is sometimes through the valley.

There is no shortcut to the top or to the other side.

Too many dreams are left at the foot of a mountain or the edge of the valley but don’t leave yours there too.

Accept the climb. You will find more people climbing the mountain with you once you start the climb.

Accept the journey into the valley. You cannot avoid it. It will make you stronger and more resilient and there will be plenty of people on the valley path with you.

Don’t look for the shortcuts and if you find one don’t take it. The best road to your dreams is to rise up and face the challenges moment by moment, step by step.

You will be stronger and better for it in the long run. It will be worth it and the view will be amazing.

I’m cheering for you.

#leadership #motivation #coaching
#bebetter #beblessed