Either you run the day or the day runs you. – Jim Rohn

Asked AI to write this one since I’m sure I’ve used this quote before…

I came across this quote and thought it was a great reminder for all of us.

Every day brings challenges, distractions, and unexpected issues—but we still get to choose how we show up. When we start the day with intention, focus on what matters most, and take ownership of our time and actions, we set the tone for success.

This isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing the right things well. One good decision, one priority handled, one commitment kept can change the direction of an entire day.

Thanks for the discipline, ownership, and positive attitude you bring to Mavidea and Maxlider every day. Let’s keep choosing to run the day.

Make it a great day.

Jake

https://youtu.be/GGTJ8QdLVns?si=9svxCjSxsU2CVXCC

https://youtu.be/PFtHeo7oMSU?si=Cx5yf9jvXNEZR_CI

https://youtu.be/cyVzjoj96vs?si=9NLfRdGRvkF9-xg0

A few goofy and fun ones for you to start your day.

Music is also a great place to get a laugh and get the positive vibes going.

What song always makes you smile?

What could you listen to that will get the day started off right?

Find something that makes you smile and turn it up loud!

Make it a great day.

Jake

Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. – Buddha

Old age (or at least older age) has a way of reminding you to stay in the moment.

You can see where you’ve missed the chance to do so in the past.

You can see where that wouldn’t be helpful to keep doing.

It doesn’t make it any easier though….

It’s much easier to dwell in the past or day dream about the future.

It requires concentration – concerted effort.

Make it a great day.

Jake

Prosperity knits a man to the world. He feels that he is finding his place in it, while really it is finding its place in him.

C.S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters

This quote reminds me to be careful what you wish for.

Its easy to fall into the trap of wishing for more comfort or prosperity. For the bigger house or car. The nicer clothes or cooler gear.

The question of what we have to give up in order to get it seems a distant whisper in the face of our desires.

CS Lewis hits it on the head here it gets a hold of us in the process.

When we give in to our desires and ambitions we can become something we never intended.

We can lose ourselves in the process and end up worse off than we were at the beginning.

We must strive and do our best in service to others (with love). Working towards goals and with purpose has been placed in us by our Creator. These must be filtered through a mature and thoughtful philosophy on life, not compared to the latest commercial or what our neighbor is driving.

We can live better lives. Not by striving for prosperity and comfort, but by giving up our own desires in services to others (with love).

Make it a great day.

Jake

The whole point of getting things done is knowing what to leave undone. – Oswald Chambers

As important as our to do list for today is our not to do list.

Put something on your not to do list today!

Make it a great day.

Jake

It is the set of the sails, not the direction of the wind that determines which way we will go. – Jim Rohn

Jim Rohn calls the set of the sails “your personal philosophy”.

It’s how you see and interpret the world.

We get to choose how to answer life’s important questions.

Why are we here?

What is the best way to do things?

What is important?

What isn’t important?

These all filter down into the direction of our lives (the set of the sails).

The winds of life will blow. But how we set our sails determine where we will end up regardless of where the wind is blowing.

Choose carefully.

Make it a great day.

Jake

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God loves each of us as if there were only one of us. – Saint Augustine

Easter was yesterday. Easter is the “big day” of the Christian faith. The day when Christians are reminded of the core focal point of their faith.

The Saint Augustine quote above reminded me of this core focal point. That God loved each of us enough to send his son to die on the cross.

Whether you are a Christian or not, there is also a life lesson in there. And this quote spells it out.

Love and serve others as if they were the only one.

Search today for an opportunity to serve someone else as if they were the only one.

Make it a great day.

Jake

It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. – Confucius

Don’t give up.

If it was worth starting, it is worth finishing.

Get back on track with some small, forward step today.

Make it a great day.

Jake

Real happiness is cheap enough, yet how dearly we pay for its counterfeit. – Hosea Ballou

Think about how dearly we pay for the fake versions of happiness.

All the material stuff.

All the wasted time.

All the health and vitality.

Spent in pursuit of fool’s gold – popularity, vanity, greed, temporary stuff (and other traps).

Take a moment to take stock and look at what you are paying for what you are getting.

Is it worth the cost?

Make it a great day.

Jake

We have all the light we need, we just need to put it in practice. – Albert Pike

This one hit home.

How many times have I spent time researching something or over analyzing something when I already knew what I needed to do.

How many times have I put off that new habit or kicking that bad habit waiting for some new information when I already knew what I needed to do.

Most of our goals and aspirations really aren’t that complicated.

Losing weight, saving money, eating better, exercising really aren’t rocket science.

Can they be optimized? Sure.

Is there a plan or strategy that might work better than another? Sure.

Will we be better off if we put what we already know into practice? Probably.

Make it a great day.

Jake