I think I need to back up. We are on Week 13 of “The Challenge” where we are encouraging you to go for your dreams. But I know people my age and older who say, “Hey, hold on. I don’t know what my DrEaM is or where to even begin looking for my PurPoSe.” If thatContinue reading “Sweet Spot – The Challenge (Wk 13)”
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“Smokin’ Hot!” – The Challenge (Wk 12)
Like it or not, the people you are hanging out with play a big role in regards to wHeRe and WhO you will be in 5 years. Are the people in your life raising you up to help you fulfill your potential or dragging you down? Are they inspiring, positive and motivating or are they negative andContinue reading ““Smokin’ Hot!” – The Challenge (Wk 12)”
Two Things – The Challenge “Week 11”
I’ve heard it said before that there are TwO ThInGs that determine the person you will be in five years: 1.) the books you read and 2.) the people with whom you associate. Week 11 of “The Challenge” focuses on the first element in this equation: ThE BoOkS YoU ReAd. I like to modify thisContinue reading “Two Things – The Challenge “Week 11””
“Hoosiers” – The Challenge (Wk 10)
Whatever your dream, FiNd SoMeOnE who has already accomplished what you are desiring and learn everything you can from them. Have such a unique idea that you aren’t sure it has ever been done before? Then find someone who has had a unique idea of their own and then had to figure out how to bring itContinue reading ““Hoosiers” – The Challenge (Wk 10)”
Vision Board-The Challenge (Wk 9)
To assist in making your dreams a reality, you must have a clear vision of what you want. An easy and InSpiRinG way to document your goals is by creating a vision board. Your vision board can include pictures, words, quotes or anything that depicts what you want to accomplish. Do you want to improveContinue reading “Vision Board-The Challenge (Wk 9)”
“Confidence Boost” – The Challenge (Wk 8)
Many times when we start off towards a goal or dream, it is because we are unsatisfied with some area in our life. It may be that we have failed miserably and are hoping to make a change. Misery after all, can be a GrEaT mOtiVaTor. If that is the case, then, how can weContinue reading ““Confidence Boost” – The Challenge (Wk 8)”
“800 Pound Gorilla In The Room” – The Challenge (Wk 7)
We all seem to have that InFaMoUs GoRillA hanging around – that thing that is larger than life, distracting, paralyzing, and oh so annoying. My 800 pound gorilla? “All-Or-Nothing” thinking. I’m not sure why I deal with this issue. I’ve tried to trace it back to my childhood, my personality and a host of other psychologicalContinue reading ““800 Pound Gorilla In The Room” – The Challenge (Wk 7)”
“Refuse To Quit. Period.” – The Challenge (Wk 6)
20.2. . . . . .miles down and only 6 more miles to go. (sigh) A week ago I ran in the Oklahoma City Marathon and if I had to describe my experience in one word, it would be BRUTAL!! I won’t go into details, but you’ll get the picture with these descriptive words: lightning, thunder, rain, hail, wind,Continue reading ““Refuse To Quit. Period.” – The Challenge (Wk 6)”
“Committing Your Goal To Paper” – The Challenge (Wk 5)
We’ve been talking about dreams & goals for a month now and hopefully you have something in mind that you would like to achieve. Its now time to get that dream/goal down on paper. That’s right, on paper. I’ve heard and read on multiple occasions that there is a much greater likelihood of achieving yourContinue reading ““Committing Your Goal To Paper” – The Challenge (Wk 5)”
“Pan Out” – The Challenge (Wk 4)
Its Week 4 of the six-month challenge towards your dream or goal. How are you doing? Maybe you started out “The Challenge” excited and filled with anticipation and now the excitement has seemed to be all but gone. WhAt NoW? This week’s focus is to Re-AsSeSs. This is something that we will be doing from time toContinue reading ““Pan Out” – The Challenge (Wk 4)”
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