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Success Thought of The Day

The moments I thought might break me are the moments that created the most significant shifts. - James B. Rosseau, Sr.

Success Thought of the Day – 1/12/22

Like the last few reps in an exercising set, those moments producing the greatest gains often feel unendurable.  

Those moments can produce stress, the fear of failure, and even despair.  But you can endure.  Focus on what awaits you on the other side.

The aim of argument, or of discussion, should not be victory, but progress. - Joseph Joubert

Success Thought of the Day – 1/11/22

Every time you use your voice, you have the opportunity to create progressive dialogue. Be intentional.

If you want to achieve your goals this year, practice saying “no.” - James B. Rosseau, Sr.

Success Thought of the Day – 1/10/22

As someone with endless ideas and who readily helps others, I understand the challenge of protecting the “to do” list.

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Opportunity meets you when you are ready for it.

Success Thought of the Day – 1/6/22

As you focus on your personal growth, opportunities show up along the way, allowing you to put that growth to use.  Often, this happens when you might not believe you’re ready.  

Keep growing and trust yourself.

Recognizing that you are not where you want to be is a starting point to begin changing your life.- Deborah Day

Success Thought of the Day – 1/4/22

There is no magic associated with the start of the new year outside of the energy it creates around closing one chapter and starting a new one.

Don’t worry if you don’t have your buttoned-up 2022 goals ready just yet. Keep pressing forward; you will get there.

Clarity turns leadership movement into transformation. - James B. Rosseau, Sr.

Success Thought of the Day – 1/3/22

Leadership is a difference-maker in every aspect of life. Leadership transcends problems, creates “best practices,” and invents what becomes cultural norms. However, you must have clarity; otherwise, you might just be moving in the wrong direction. [Read more in the post]

Information is plentiful; actionable understanding comes at a premium.

Success Thought of the Day – 12/21/21

Filter what you receive against the core of what you believe. Invest time to mine in service of your grind.

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Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. - Carl Bard

Success Thought of the Day – 12/20/21

Several years ago, I held an offsite for my leadership team during a challenging time. We were a newer division within the company with huge goals, and things were not taking off as planned.

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Find what you are willing to die for, and then live for it! - Black Ice

Success Thought of the Day – 12/15/21

Black Ice is an Internationally acclaimed Emmy, Tony & Peabody award-winning poet/creative writer. More importantly, he is a childhood friend.

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Experiences are like wisdom deposits, available for recall to pay a toll when needed. - James Rosseau, Sr.

Success Thought of the Day – 12/14/21

I can admit there were times I just wanted to “get through it” and get to the “next thing.” I now appreciate the time in each and everything.

A shift from wanting to “get through it” to a desire to learn from it can be meaningful, and increase that recall value. The cumulative effect on your journey cannot be overstated.

You matter, and your contribution matters. - James Rosseau, Sr.

Success Thought of the Day – 12/13/21

It has been said the greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing people that he doesn’t exist. I would argue the second greatest trick is implanting the belief that you cannot change the world. You give up that special part of you the moment you believe that.

Please don’t fall for it. You matter!

Relationships require engagement, be intentional. - James Rosseau, Sr.

Success Thought of the Day – 12/10/21

We have always needed to invest time to build great relationships.   Proximity made it more convenient.  However, it also led us to assume that we had done the work when perhaps we had not.

The future of work means we must be intentional if we want those relationships.