Happy New Year!!!  There is something about a new year that is so refreshing.  Take an inventory of the lessons learned and the victories achieved in 2007.  Then, look forward to 2008 with great anticipation!  I love the new year because the world suddenly is full of dreamers.  You rarely hear people saying, "I bet this is going to be a real bummer of a year."  No, this is the time optimism rules the minds of people.  The new year is all about improvement. 

Take a moment to see the vision of Dec 31, 2008.  What do you see?  What improvements have happened?  What accomplishment are you most proud of?  Truly explore the vision.  In order to hit a bulls-eye you must have a target.

Next, make a commitment to two things:

1. Stop doing something that's holding you back.  What is it?  Make that decision right now.
2. Start doing something that will contribute most to the realization of your vision.  Put it into your daily routine.

Remember, if you want a change in your life, you must make a change in your life.  I know...that was deep.  However, it is very true.  Give love away.  Smile once a day at a total stranger.  For many, it may really confuse them but, for some, it may be the little act of caring they needed.  Give money away.  There are plenty of people and causes that are in need and no amount is too little.  Give God's Grace away.  Forgive someone that doesn't "deserve" it.  Give these things away in 2008 and see if they don't come back to you in abundance!

Happy New Year Everyone!

I'm asked a lot about Heroes.  What makes a hero?  Novalis said, "A hero is one who knows how to hang on one minute longer."  Similarly, Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer."  So, rather than list a number of personal heroes, let me simply say that heroes to me are people who stay the course in the stand for what they believe in ... A single mother doing her very best to raise her children and give them all that she can...  An abused or abandoned child that starts off life as an innocent victim and searches for answers... A tired businessman trying to provide for his family continues his work...  A lonely person wondering if they will ever feel loved starts a new day with a smile… A soldier longing to be home with his family but continues fighting for freedom...  An average individual that turns off their television, gets off the couch and attempts to make something of their life, once again…  These are my heroes.  

Tell me about yours!...

I recently spoke to over 20,000 excited people affilitated with TEAM in Louisville, KY regarding Personal Mission Statements.  Since then, I have had a number of people asking me questions about the talk.  Here is an outline of the talk and a link to an article that is the best I've ever seen regarding helping someone write a personal mission statement.  Read this posting, click on the link and change your life!  Here it is:

In 1970, sociologist Dr. Edward Banfield of Harvard University described a profound study on success and priority setting.  He was searching for why some ...   more »