Success Thought of The Day

You don’t need anyone’s permission to pursue your greatness.

Whenever you stop short, ask yourself why.   Ask yourself if the “barriers” are real or perceived.

If you want to execute, get the answers, learn the “how.”   If you want to improve or innovate, understand the questions that led to the answers. [Read More in the Post]

“Scrappy” is an attribute associated with many bootstrapping entrepreneurs.  Their commitment to their passion and lack of resources allows their imagination to fill the gap and create solutions.

Don’t worry about what you don’t have; use everything that you do have.

Colin Powell has always been one of my favorite people to quote. While reaching incredible heights, he maintained humility and never lost sight of the importance of people. #RIP

Revisit the problem that burdens you the most. For a moment, forget rules, best practices, case studies, and even the luminaries that previously worked on the problem. [Read More in the post]

Org charts would better portray leadership inversely printed with the leader at the bottom.

Leadership can be perceived as an authority from a distance. However, in the seat, leadership is serving others, helping them be their best, and collectively achieve the vision.

Either way, you are going to spend time. You can proactively create or reactively unwind and revamp. 🤷🏾‍♂️

Progress is the result of personal decisions and taking accountability. Placement is an outcome of several factors, many of which are beyond your control. Do your very best and be proud of your progress, regardless of placement.

I participated in the Founders over 40 conference last week, sharing my story and lessons and learning from others. As Elizabeth Isele shared some of her work, she said, “I started that business when I was just 50 years old,” with such a vibrant tone. [Read More]

During game days, NFL team sidelines are great examples of immersion within a community. Full engagement in the current play, reviewing and planning, caring for others, and ultimately, making each other better. [Read More]