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I took this picture from an elevator within a Marriott hotel during my travels a week or so ago. If you can’t read it clearly, here is what it says …

“You will find only Pepsi products in Marriott hotels because, in a time of need, Marriott asked Coke for a loan, but were denied – Pepsi said yes! Thanks, Pepsi 🙂 ”

While we certainly should not expect anything from helping others during a time of need, we also never know what might come of it. Do good and help others whenever you can!

By nature, I tend to dwell on “the how.” I like to plan things for quite a while before execution actually happens. However, I can get stuck in planning and the truth of the matter is that to break into new territory, practice and trials beat thoughts and plans. [read more]

The thing that matters most to you may seem out of reach at the moment.  Perhaps it is not the moment yet, not the season … yet.  But if you believe, hold tight, you might just be at the threshold.  Be ready to turn the page, because the impossible can become possible at any moment if you persist.

Awareness can lead to insight and more meaningful actions.

As you jump into this new week of opportunity, give thought to what you have recently learned and what insight it has provided about you.  What can you do differently?  What can you improve?  Where can you sharpen your saw?

What one area will you commit to making an improvement in this week?

Clearly defined goals is a great place to start!

Managers tend to follow the rules as prescribed and stay within “the box” and leaders work to transcend the “the box.” Leverage all you can to the extent you can, while working to lead in every aspect of your life.

Since you are like no other being ever created since the beginning of time, you are incomparable. – Brenda Ueland

Racing and driving horses wear blinkers to them focused forward as opposed to distractions such as crowds or the competition.

How much more progress could you make towards achieving your vision didn’t suffer from distracted momentum? Grab Your Blinkers!

The very idea of “failure” creates discomfort for most of us.  However, discomfort is where growth happens.  Embrace it!

Move confidently down your path.

Take a minute or two and jot down a few things you completed this work as you worked towards your passion and purpose. Acknowledge that work for just a moment … let it re-energize for the next leg of the journey!