You were born to win. But to be the winner you were born to be you have to plan to win and prepare to win. Then and only then can you expect to win. – Zig Ziglar
It all starts with our belief that we were born to win.
Once we have that belief we can then get to work on the preparing and planning.
Then we can legitimately expect to win.
What step are you on?
Make it a great day.
Jake
Meaghan and the girls were gone last night and I had this weird moment when I realized the entire house was quiet (needless to say, but quiet moments are rare at our house with 3 small children that are full of life).
The thought crossed my mind that before I know it, the house will be quiet again once the children have grown up and gone on to live their lives.
This reminded me that my time with the kids will be short and that I should cherish that opportunity.
Yesterday I wrote about the opportunity each of us has to believe in others and to encourage them through our belief.
Last night was a reminder that we don’t have forever to do it.
Our time to make an impact on others is short.
So, consider this a reminder. Don’t miss your opportunity to impact someone else.
If you believe in them, show them today.
If you love them, show them today.
Take action now. Don’t let the days pass you by.
Make it a great day.
Jake
My father gave me the greatest gift anyone can give another person. He believed in me. – Jim Valvano
What a great quote and thought for today.
As a father, it has a particular effect on me, but I think it applies to all of us.
As I have said before, everyone we meet is someone’s little boy or girl. Everyone is that miracle that their father and mother held when they were born, staring into their little face believing in all the possibilities this new life held.
Our job is to see that in others (and ourselves) and to act on that belief.
We all have a chance to inspire others through our belief in them.
So, let me start today of by saying that I believe in you.
I believe in all that you are.
I believe in all that you can be.
I believe in you.
Show and/or tell someone today that you believe in them.
Make it a great day.
Jake
The direction we go is determined by the direction we face.
It’s like when you are driving and you turn to look at something and the car starts to move that way too.
And we face in the direction of what has our attention.
What has your attention?
Are you focused on reading a self improvement book or the latest and greatest TV show?
Are you focused on managing your budget or on that new gadget you want to buy?
Our goals are truly powerful when they capture our attention and we focus in on them.
Make it a great day.
Jake
EB* – “Surely, you can’t be serious?” “I am serious….and don’t call me Shirley.”
MS* – “I’m in a glass case of emotion!”
JW* – “If peeing your pants is cool, consider me Miles Davis.”
BAD – “I have nipples, Greg. Could you milk me?”
JD – “That’s so funny the last time I heard that I laughed so hard I fell off my dinosaur.”
No management meeting today, so I thought I would add a little comedy with a few random movie quotes.
Bonus activity for a Friday afternoon:
Whoever names the Movie that each of these is from first wins a nickel.
Ready….go!
Jake
Don’t worry about a thing….
Every little thing is gonna be alright…
Make it a great day.
Jake
Today, I am going to keep it simple and share this infographic on how to motivate yourself:
Make it a great day.
Jake
Great Day for Up.
This is the title to another great Dr. Seuss book.
Today, I want to leave everyone with that one, simple thought.
Today is a great day for up.
Get that stuck in your head for the day.
Today is a great day for up.
Make it a great day.
Jake
"One of the greatest gifts you can give to anyone is the gift of attention." — Jim Rohn
As we all know, time is our most precious asset. Giving your time (and attention) is the most precious gift you can give.
I once heard someone quote that kids spell love "T.I.M.E". I would argue that no matter our age, to a certain extent we are still that kid that craves that focused time and attention.
If you looked at your calendar for the last couple of weeks, who or what has been getting this gift?
Is there someone in your life that needs the gift of your attention?
Is there something you need to stop paying attention to in order to start paying attention to someone more important?
Make it a great day.
Jake
It’s official, Maggie turned 8 yesterday.
Along with her birthday came a reading of "Happy Birthday to You" by Dr. Seuss.
Here are a few of my favorite lines:
| "If we didn’t have birthdays, you wouldn’t be you.If you’d never been born, well then what would you do?
If you’d never been born, well then what would you be? You might be a fish!Or a toad in a tree! You might be a doorknob! Or three baked potatoes! You might be a bag full of hard green tomatoes." "Or worse than all that… Why,you might be a WASN’T! A Wasn’t has no fun at all. No, he doesn’t. A Wasn’t just isn’t. He just isn’t present. But you…You ARE YOU! And, now isn’t that pleasant!" …who is you-er than you! Shout loud, “I am lucky to be what I am! Thank goodness I’m not just a clam or a ham Or a dusty old jar of sour gooseberry jam! I am what I am! That’s a great thing to be! If I say so myself, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!” Birthdays are a great reminder that we are unique. Each one of us is uniquely created. I believe our job on our birthday is to choose humility and gratitude in response to that unique gift that each of us represent. Gratitude for all that we have been given. Humility in the realization that all of us are created uniquely and that our greatest value will come in applying our uniqueness through service to others. Even if it isn’t your birthday today, remember that no one is you-er than you. Make it a great day. Jake |
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