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Success isn’t permanent, and failure isn’t fatal. — Mike Ditka

It is comforting to know that not only the steps, but also the stops of a good man are ordered by the Lord. – George… Read More »Success Thought of the Day – 9/12/19

There are seasons of opportunity we experience along our journey, discern and capitalize.  Throughout the journey — peaks and valleys alike — there are people we can assist, be in service.

We are on a constant journey of improvement. You have not even seen the best version of yourself yet. Keep going!

Opportunities often do not come labeled as such. They are often tucked inside of things we may not want to do and stored in places we may not want to visit – literally and figuratively. Approach your barriers with an opportunistic mindset and prepare for the increase.

Vision is the art of seeing things invisible. – Jonathan Swift

    Change is not made without inconvenience, even from worse to better. – Richard Hooker

Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance. – Samuel Johnson

It is very hard to believe that there are only four months left in the year, isn’t it?  When you consider the holidays and such throughout, we all know it is much less working time than that.  Our natural inclination is to look at our goals and if we are not where we need to be, to drive harder.  Before doing so, take a deep breath and evaluate.  Are you pursuing those goals in the most expedient manner?

Many of you have probably heard this story. I never intended to write my book, Success on Your Own Terms: 6 Promises to Fire Up Your Passion, Ignite Your Career and Create an Amazing Life.

As I actively mentored others during my tenure at JPMorgan Chase, I noticed some developing themes. My “idea” was to become more consistent in providing advice, so I began to write down my thoughts. Over time those writings developed into a decent size document.

One thing led to another from a friend to another to an agent to a publisher and the book was born. However, what started the conversation was having those ideas on paper. Make it a practice to get your thoughts and ideas out of your head on to paper … there is power in that transfer.