From Negative to Positive
Authenticity is today’s currency… A lot of what I talk about is around mind control. Why? Because nothing is more important and nothing is more powerful. If you can control the mind, life becomes easier to navigate and much more enjoyable. Fun. Purposeful. I’ve been through a lot physically, all of which pales in comparison…
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LIVE SIMPLE When it comes to purpose in our lives, achieving the things we want and care about the most, there is no greater weapon than the human soul. Anything can be accomplished when the heart is involved. An old friend of mine used to refer to this as GAS, an acronym for Give A…
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LIVE SIMPLE We are who we believe we are. At a young age, at some point in our developments, we label ourselves. We let someone, our circumstances, or some event in life, define us. These things then set a ceiling for us, they tell us that this is our story. We may not even…
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LIVING SIMPLE Thoughts from the forklift… Simplify your spirituality. There is no need to become a biblical expert or “spiritual gangster”. Don’t wait for all the answers before you start to believe. You never will have all the answers. Simply build a relationship with God, your higher power, or whatever you refer to him or…
Read MoreTrust and Competence
From the Forklift… When we meet new people in this world, they size us up by looking through 2 different lenses – trust and competency. Can I trust this person and are they capable? They say it takes years to build trust with someone. That might be true, but I’d also say it takes…
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Do you ever council a friend, have them then compliment and thank you for the advice or tutelage, and then watch them walk away while you think to yourself, “why don’t I do that?”. It doesn’t matter who you are, walking the talk is not easy. It’s much easier to give advice, then follow it.…
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“We make a living off what we get, but we make a life off what we give” – Winston Churchill. I’ve lived the previous 9 months without the internet, texting, facebook,“apps”, etc. It was really tough at first to be honest, but I have to tell you, it was kind of nice. Life changing as…
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Hello all. It’s been some time. I’m back. Now the journey begins. I hope everyone is well, missed you all so much. I was asked recently to be interviewed at Cornestone church during their September 3rd sermon. In addition to answering questions about “my story…my real story”, I discuss things like vulnerability and the blessing…
Read MoreLoving your work…
You don’t have to love your job, to love your work. It took me years to understand this. The fuel behind that comment is called GAS (Give A Shit), and GAS is the key ingredient behind greatness. When you have GAS, suddenly the task becomes enjoyable, a potential masterpiece. Regardless of the game, make your…
Read MoreNew Years Resolution – the 100% Rule?
The 100% Rule I had lost sight of what 100% meant. You’ll either get it or you won’t. If you are pursuing your dreams and wants, the ones truly in your God given soul, than living by the real 100% rule is the only way you likely know how to do things (you’ll see) . …
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