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Joy
Sometimes just remember to gracious in whatever we are in, can be the truest expression of joy.
Pains Acceptance Criteria
Have you accepted pain as a part of life? How are you finding your way toward healing?
Speak the Truth
Perspective frames the path towards success.
Make Space
Allowing others to love and support you requires communication and making an effort to allow others in. Seemingly difficult in a fast paced, ever changing world.
You can…And You WILL!
You Fall, You CAN, and you WILL stand up!
Challenge Unknown
With the right effort and preparation, you get past any obstacle.
Something Out of Nothing
Nothing is something to someone else. You never know.
Thoughtfulness
It only takes a moment to lend a hand, or a few words of advice.
Take a Breath
Stand up, take a breath, move forward.
Open Minds
On seeking the truth, by which no one was ever truly harmed.
Speak What Makes You Happy
Today is a day to recognize the things that put a smile on your face.
Did The Work…
If you did the work, you deserve the success.
Slow Down
Moving at the speed of life can surely cause a crash.
Courage
On grace under pressure.
The Long Road
Four years later, she is cancer free, and continues to live.
Conscious Communication
What goes unsaid gets misinterpreted, misunderstood, and leaves others misinformed.
Not Built to Quit
Your experiences prove one thing.
Mental Fitness
Read a nice book. Learn something new. And if you've been doing so much — take a break.
Unconditional
Success comes with dependencies. Everything has circumstance.
The Energy to Succeed
Smarter, not harder. Make a real plan.
Change
On what people fear most.
Circles
Goal setting and a well thought out plan will keep you from running in circles.
Right Now
The perfect moment doesn't exist, so stop waiting for it.
A Voice Un-heard
I knocked. A scream. A shout. My voice unheard once more.
Rise and Shine
The sun has risen without complaint. Let's do the same.
What You're Going Through…
Make your shoulders available. Someone you care about may need them.
Learning
Continual learning is not only important, it is key.
Wins & Losses
We lose time when we lose hope.
Make a Plan
Let the procrastination go and make a plan for success.
Home
Someone who loves you has left that light on for you to find your way back.
Truth's In Life
On the penalty of refusing to participate.
I Hear You…
Call on me when you need me. I hear every word you don't speak.
Good Enough
Not knowing something only means you have the opportunity to learn more about it.
Tolerance and Understanding
Everyone learns, sees, and understands the world differently.
Point. Blank. Period.
You are not obligated to share your light with someone who won't keep your candles lit.
Version Control
The person the world sees is what you present.
CTRL… ALT… DELETE
What your mind consumes controls the quality of your output.
More Heart… Less Ego
Try to have a big heart. It's always better than a big ego.
Work It Out
Progress and happiness start inside. Take the time to work it out.
With Certainty
There will be challenges. With certainty, giving up is not the answer.
Something…
Someone needs help today. If it is you, make it known.
Breathe
If you cannot breathe, you cannot live.
Thank You…
To everyone who takes the time to read my thoughts.
Memories
Remember to make great memories today.
The Bad News
There will always be bad news. You've built a foundation for it.
We Can Do This
I know you are tired. We shall persevere onward.
A Brother's Love
A poem my sister wrote for me on my birthday.
A Change Gon' Come
To my brothers, sisters. To my son.
I'm Not Ok. But I Will Be
It is ok to say you're not ok. You will be.
Loss, But We Haven't Lost
We suffer loss, but we have not lost.
Excellent You Are
Be humble, but let your beacon of eminence shine.
A Time to Listen
If you have nothing but an ear to give, you'll be amazed how much it helps.
Accept It
Start today by accepting there may be difficulty ahead.
Be Bold…
Be the beacon of excellence you were meant to be.
Lead by Example
A leader knows his actions hold weight, and never drops them on someone else.
Just a Reminder…
Five things to tell yourself as the week begins.
Anger
Anger. Will it help?
Think
How often do you take the time out to just think?
Silence Is Silence
Every question doesn't warrant an answer.
Afraid… But You Will
Change your mind, it can change your life.
Financial Literacy
Stop wondering where your money went.
The Tough Part
The tough part is starting. Put the scapegoats down.
Quality Over Quantity
It's not the number of books you've read. It's which ones.
Reach…
You can't have what you never reach for.
What. When. How.
It's you and the other person against the problem, not you against each other.
Re-Couping Lost Time
Proper time management and level setting is how you get back on track.
Problem Is…
Don't let someone else's excitement be your hype man to failure.
It Will Be Alright
If today seems heavy for you, talk about it. Share the load.
Don't Forget
Technology is not a replacement for humanity.
Unrealistic Expectations
Always know your worth — and see a situation for what it truly is.
The Burden of Self Doubt
You've put in the work. Don't let doubt be the obstacle that derails you.
Patience
More often than not, people are not intentionally testing you. They just don't know.
Lost in Translation
Answer the questions asked to you. Start by listening.
How Was Your Day
Truly think about it. What did you accomplish? What went undone?
Identify… Resolve
If you see the same recurring issues in your life, your way isn't working.
Watch Your Tone
Language generates energy. The right words determine the outcome.
Gut Check
Know when to step up. Remember to have the guts to step aside.
I Don't Want To…
When the daily tasks stop appealing, remember what you don't want more.
The Power of Choices
So what is consequence? That depends on the choices you make.
You Get What You Give
Stop expecting success through osmosis.
Communication
What makes an effective leader? Not faith, trust, or hope. Communication.
Finish Your Breakfast
How you start your day sets the tone. Don't leave the first meal unfinished.
Passion & Sacrifice
Find what you are willing to sacrifice for. That's what you should be doing.
Take the Filter Off
Others will tell you what you want to hear. You need to be 100% honest with yourself.
Follow Through
Always show up to opportunity dressed from the inside out for success.
Revel in It
You just accomplished something. Take the time to actually feel it.
Unhappy Settlement
The choices you make are your life's insurance plan.
Own Your Success
Owning your success means holding yourself and others accountable.
If Today…
If today were your last day, what kind of mark did you leave?
The Power of Love
You don't have to bear the burdens alone.
The Rainbow Sprinkles
On challenges, and the happy moments sitting on top of them.
The Point of It All
Don't fret or sweat the little things. Build for bigger, lasting memories.
Let It Go
Frustration and grudges take energy you need for more important things.
Constructive vs. Destructive Criticism
Blowing out someone else's candles won't make yours brighter.
The Un-appreciated Value
Relationships are a give and take. The giving should be equal in effort.
The Going…
The going gets tough, but you are tougher.
Do What Matters
Hard work is the path, but rest and mental reprieve are just as important.
Appreciative Value
Am I an appreciating asset in the lives of others around me?
Accepting Change
Where it started. We are creatures of habit.
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