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Success Thought of The Day

Do not confuse placement with personal progress. - James Rosseau, Sr.

Success Thought of the Day – 10/12/21

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.

Never stop chipping away at your masterpiece. - James B. Rosseau, Sr.

Success Thought of the Day – 10/11/21

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]

When you immerse yourself in a community, you tend to rise in that community. - Hasan Minhaj

Success Thought of the Day – 10/6/21

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]

Progress requires setbacks; the only sure way to avoid failure is not to try. – Henry Spencer

Success Thought of the Day – 10/5/21

Consider a setback to be preparation. It is like pulling back an arrow, allowing you to be propelled forward with greater force.

People who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.  Rob Siltanen

Success Thought of the Day – 10/4/21

Keep chasing those ideas. Keep defying the conventional. Keep pushing for the change you want to see.

There is no better way to convince others than first to convince oneself. - Cicero

Success Thought of the Day – 9/30/21

One of my favorite movie scenes occurs during a listening session for a new song in The Temptations movie. Berry Gordy asked a critical question, “would you spend your last ten cents to buy this record?” If people did not say yes, the record wasn’t good enough to present to the world in his mind.

You must have those same types of filters as you develop your business ideas.

You can waste your lives drawing lines. Or you can live your life crossing them. - Shonda Rhimes

Success Thought of the Day – 9/29/21

“It hasn’t been done before” is only accurate until it is done. Sometimes you just need to be the one to do it.

Keep walking across those lines, my friends!

Pursue what catches your heart, not what catches your eyes. ― Roy T. Bennett

Success Thought of the Day – 9/28/21

Our eyes often catch things that are seemingly good for us.

Our hearts catch things that produce long-lasting joy. What a tremendous filter to use before your pursuit!

It is never too late to be who you might have been. - George Eliot

Success Thought of the Day – 9/27/21

When we use time wisely, we get better over time.

You define what is possible.

We are products of our past, but we don't have to be prisoners of it. - Rick Warren

Success Thought of the Day – 9/23/21

By the way, yesterday is now the past.

Take the lesson learned and keep it moving! 

Life is a work in progress.  - Jeff Rich

Success Thought of the Day – 9/21/21

Exhale and let that quote settle in.

Take a moment to celebrate yourself and the road you’ve traveled so far.

Lead on purpose. - James Rosseau, Sr.

Success Thought of the Day – 9/20/21

Over the past few weeks, I have talked with many leaders expressing fatigue.  It is not surprising! The past two years have called for leaders to learn and act rapidly, use more emotional intelligence, and continually adjust.  We shared many ideas; my contribution was “lead on purpose.”

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