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

Here For This Moment

Do you believe that you have been prepared for this moment?
For this situation?
I believe you have.

Leaders lead.
Leaders adjust.
Leaders adapt.
Leaders overcome.

The moments may change.  They may change dramatically and quickly but the determined, thoughtful leaders response will be consistent with their day to day preparation.

You are here and prepared to lead in this moment because of what you have done every day up to this point.

You have adapted, overcome, been consistent and thoughtful in your decision making.  Don’t change that now.

This moment in time may seem more intense but you are ready and able. Continue to lead through it.

You are here, right where you are supposed to be, for this moment.

I’m cheering for you.

#leadership #motivation #coaching
#bebetter #beblessed

Stay Strong

Resilient – able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.  Strong and tough.  Does that sound like you?

Life happens and then it keeps happening.  It doesn’t stop or slow down.  In fact sometimes it just punches you in the face.  The sooner you come to accept that and even embrace it the better you will be.

Your mindset is the key. 

Do you have a fixed mindset that sees life as a test that you either pass or fail? Black and white?

Or…

Do you have a growth mindset where you believe everything happens to you for a reason, is in your best interest and is an opportunity?

I spent too many years with a fixed mindset. It has been a process for me to develop more of a growth mindset the past few years but I have found more resilience and strength since I made a commitment to being more growth minded.

I’m still working on it daily.  I have to make the choice day by day, moment by moment to see what is happening to me and around me through a growth mindset lens.

It won’t happen automatically or overnight but I believe that if you will make the commitment to having a growth mindset you will be able to handle life and the moments that come at you with more resilience and strength as well.

A growth mindset will not only help you but it will help the people that you interact with, lead and love every day. 

Keep getting stronger.

I’m cheering for you.

#leadership #motivation #coaching
#bebetter #beblessed