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Abraham Lincoln, Discipline, Patience, Quote

Today’s Quote:

” Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most.” – Abraham Lincoln

So true folks. Whether you are trying to lose weight, learn a new language, earn a promotion, or whatever, the process does take hard work and sacrifice. So many folks are fooled by “get-rich quick” schemes or “lose weight now” scams.

These are hard things to do because they take a certain amount of discipline to do them. These things also take time.

One of the bodybuilders I worked out with in the Army (name withheld for his privacy) said, “Bodybuilding is a way of life. It is not a race, but a marathon–one that will last your entire life.” This is what I’m talking about. You can’t achieve meaningful change over night. It takes time.

Until next time…

Dave

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Achievement, Commitment, Comprehension, Dan Millman, Focus, Goals, Listening, Quote, validating others

Today’s Quote:

“I learned that we can do anything, but we can’t do everything—at least not at the same time.” – Dan Millman

• To achieve a goal.
• To commit ourselves.
• To magnify our efficiency and productivity.
• To plan the details of our day.
• To embrace a story.
• To feel peace.
• To truly hear someone.

Until next time…Focus 😊

Dave

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Anger, Drinking, Drugs, Fear, habits, Opportunities, Quote, Smoking, Sophia Amoruso, Success

Today’s Quote:

“Abandon anything about your life and habits that might be holding you back. Learn to create your own opportunities.” – Sophia Amoruso

Makes sense doesn’t it?

Why would you continue to do anything that is harmful or hurting your chances of moving forward with your goals?

Well, let’s talk addictions for a moment. If you are exercising and using drugs, tobacco, or drinking, you’re actually working against yourself. These would be a few things I would abandon now, rather than later, if I was serious about a healthy, long-lasting existence.

What’s another major inhibitor for moving forward? Fear. A close friend of fear is anger. If you are angry and afraid you will be mad that you aren’t moving forward and fearful of doing so. Crazy right? But this is another huge trap for people. Fear will paralyze you, anger will alienate you.

So what does this quote teach us? It teaches us to let go of anger and fear. It teaches us to let go of toxic relationships. It teaches us to let go of bad habits like smoking, drinking, and drugs. It teaches us to let go of thoughts and feelings that tell us that we’re not good enough, not strong enough, or not pretty or handsome enough.

I hope all of you can achieve what you are striving for.

Until next time…

 

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Alice Morse Earle, Being Present, Living in the Moment, Quote, wisdom

Today’s Quote:

“Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That’s why it is called the present.” – Alice Morse Earle

What wisdom right?

So many of us get wrapped up into what happened yesterday or worry about some unknown in the future, ignoring the fact that none of that has any impact unless we let it impact us. The only way to benefit from yesterday and have an effect on tomorrow is by being present. Do your best today. Focus on what you want today. Stay on task right now! If you do, you’ll find your tomorrow’s are better, your yesterday’s are great teachers, and the only control you have is your attitude about what is occurring right now.

Here’s a trite quote: “Stop and smell the roses.” Take your time, enjoy every bite of your meal, enjoy every moment with your loved one, enjoy every moment of peace when you just sit and relax.

I hope everyone has a great Tuesday!

See you tomorrow…

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Quote, Showing up, Success, Woody Allen

Today’s Quote:

“Eighty percent of success is showing up.” – Woody Allen

So true. How many people dream of wanting to do something with their lives but never, ever take a chance? How many people shoot themselves down before they even try?

In light of the volume of quotes that highlight this phenomenon, I’d wager there are a lot of folks out there who want but won’t go and get it.

If you really want something but experience fear, apprehension, or any emotion that paralyzes you from taking action, simply focus on just taking that first step. Just one step can make all the difference. Take more than one step and you’ll start to build momentum. Once momentum begins, it is really hard to stop.

So. If you want to be successful, SHOW UP!!!

Have a great Thursday!! See you later today.

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Amelia Earhart, Goal Setting, Planning, Quote, Visualization

Today’s Quote

“The most effective way to do it, is to do it.” – Amelia Earhart

So many people have dreams. They dream about a great body, a robust bank account, a nice home, and a perfect mate. They dream about being a success.

Why do so many people fail?

The key to pursuing your goals and dreams is simply to just go do it. Sometimes we have to rethink our goals and dreams. When you review what you want, sometimes we discover that some of our goals and dreams really aren’t our goals and dreams, but the goals and dreams of others.

When you really know what you want, start with baby steps. Do something/anything to get moving towards your goals. Once you start establishing these actions as habits, the dream will be achieved–it is merely a matter of time. Be patient and keep chipping away. You’ll get there.

Simple process for achieving what you want:

1. Visualize what you want, feeling how it will be to have what you are aspiring to.
2. Put together a plan.
3. Start small and monitor your progress.

I hope each of you is having a terrific Tuesday!

See you tomorrow…

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Erma Bombeck, Quote

Today’s Quote

“Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died.” – Erma Bombeck

This is a great quote by Author Erma Bombeck. Have you ever gone into a doctor’s or dentist’s office and notice things are a little disheveled? I use this technique before I go into any business.

My Mom and Dad have been talking about going to a new Mongolian Barbeque that is in town, but when I went there to check it out, there were only a few cars in the parking lot, and the grand opening sign was folded over on itself. You would think a restaurant needing to spur its business would do everything it could to advertise, but here it was, their big grand opening banner, hanging sloppily, with part of it folding over on itself. No wonder no one is going in.

Anyways, I told my folks that if a business couldn’t even take the time to keep the outside of their building clean and organized, imagine what they are doing or not doing to the food. I think I’ll pass.

I hope each of you had a terrific 4^th of July (those that celebrate it), and have a great weekend coming up. My brother and niece are flying into town tomorrow to hang out for 10 days and I am really excited. I’ll be picking them up from the airport tomorrow night.

See you tomorrow…

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Blessings, Grateful, Gratitude, Quote

“If we want to keep the blessings of life coming to us, we must learn to be grateful for whatever is given.” – Harold Klemp – The Language of Soul

Well, I can’t say enough about gratitude. Gratitude is more than being grateful, it is about the realization of every miracle that occurs in our daily lives. It is accepting what is and being happy with what we have–where we are–what we are doing. It is about who we have in our lives and how they contribute to our experience.

If you cannot be thankful for what you have you will never be. It is that simple. Happiness is not about what you have, who you have, where you live, or what you can do. It is merely a state of consciousness.

Look for the small things in your life that bring joy. Love others for who they are, without condition. Savor the time you have with others, the food you eat or merely waking up in the morning.

If none of these things work, here’s a simple exercise. Take anything or anyone you love the most. Take a few moments imagining they were taken away. Feel’s pretty bad doesn’t it? Now bring them back. How do you feel now? Grateful? Happy?

I hope so…

Happy 4th of July to my American Readers!!

See you tomorrow…

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Exercise, Gene Tunney, healthy living, Quote

Today’s Quote:

“To enjoy the glow of good health, you must exercise.” Gene Tunney

Exercise. So, simple. So, hard.

Why are the things that are really good for us so easy to do, yet so hard to do? It’s a great question, right?

Doctors tell us to eat right, get out and exercise, get plenty of sleep, and all the rest, yet the United States is suffering from an epidemic of obesity. We are driven to work harder and work longer. We are driven to spend our money on things we don’t need and will rarely use. We eat out more and more because we don’t have time to cook a healthy nutritious meal. We drink energy drinks instead of water. It’s one big vicious cycle, more, faster, longer, harder, quicker, and the merry-go-round continues…

I’ve found over time that exercise is really about the individual. I hear all kinds of excuses revolving around exercise. Here are a few:

• I don’t have a gym close to me.
• I don’t have time.
• My work schedule won’t allow it.

I learned a really hard lesson a while ago. The lesson is: You can’t drag someone to the gym. They either want to go and realize how beneficial it is, or they don’t want to go and there is nothing that will motivate them. Worry about yourself. If you have a friend who wants to join you at the gym, terrific! Just don’t depend on them. This is your body, your exercise routine. If you find a true partner who is just as motivated as you–awesome! Just don’t pin your results or your schedule with someone else. They show up when you agree to meet, cool. If not, get to work. They’ll text you or call you with an excuse. That’s ok. This is all about you and your routine.

If you want to feel good, alleviate some stress, sleep better, and look better—Exercise. It is really that simple. I recommend starting very small. Start with a pushup a day, a sit-up a day, or begin walking 5-10 minutes a day (purposeful walking, beyond your normal routine).

If you need any help, reach out. I have all kinds of resources for you to use to get started.

See you tomorrow…

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Experience, Good times, Life, Quote, trouble, Victoria Holt

Happy Saturday Readers!

Today’s quote:

“Never regret. If it’s good, it’s wonderful. If it’s bad, it’s experience.” – Victoria Holt

I really like this quote because it speaks to life. Our life is a series of experiences. Our attitudes, values, norms, and beliefs are what dictate whether an experience is good or bad. Imagine taking a stance where all experience was good because of its contribution to our learning.

We learn when we mess up right? We really do not learn anything when we get things right. We really do not learn anything when we are having an easy time of it. When things are easy we tend to sit back and enjoy it. It’s the hard times that truly benefit us, even though we wished they didn’t happen. Who likes to get hurt, sick, lose a loved one, or run into financial troubles? How do we react to these situations?

At first, we’re in shock. No one ever expects a loved one to die or leave us for another. No one ever expects to lose their job without notice. No one ever expects to be told they have a new condition or disease to worry about and no one purposely goes out of their way to sprain an ankle or break an arm.

What do we do? We deal with these things. We learn to compensate, we learn to be happy without someone being around, and we learn how to pick up the pieces and find a new job. All of this takes time, mind you, but we all adapt to our misfortunes and climb our way out of the hole we’ve dug. Interestingly, if we pay attention, our situations, after we’ve overcome hardships, tend to get better.

We end up with someone that is better for us. We end up with a new job that is better tailored to our circumstances. We end up compensating physically to an illness, disease, or condition, and learn new skills or find new alternatives. Ultimately, we become stronger, better, and more resilient, only to be hit by another challenge in the future.

Pay attention.

Learn.

Experience.

After a while, the ebbs and flows of life won’t matter. You’ll be strong enough to handle anything and take it in stride. You’ll enjoy the good times more deeply and you’ll deal with future problems with grace and love. After all, what are we here to do in this life? We are here to learn how to give and receive love.

I hope you have a terrific Saturday!

See you tomorrow…