The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
The ancestor of every action is a thought.
Stephen Covey
Live out of your imagination, not your history.
You Must Make Time For The Important Things First
When I first saw this video it became an instant favorite of mine and one that I share with the emerging leaders that I coach. In this video the late Dr. Stephen R. Covey illustrates a principle that is important for anyone looking to live and lead without losing themselves. It is vital to keep in mind the most important things, the big rocks, and make room for those things first. [Read more…] about You Must Make Time For The Important Things First
What We Have To Be Thankful For This Christmas
Christmas morning with family. There are few other times during the year as special today. Its a time filled with smiles, tradition, laughter, and gratitude. Gratitude. While we should always be grateful, days like today make us keenly aware of just how blessed we are. These are some of the things that I believe we have to be thankful for this Christmas.
Family
No matter how large or small we should be grateful for family. We should be grateful for the time that we are able to spend with those who are near and those who are some distance away. We should be grateful for the memories we have of those who have gone before us to be with the Lord. Today is a day to be grateful for and celebrate with family. [Read more…] about What We Have To Be Thankful For This Christmas