Friends, I want to share a gentle reminder today—one that’s been life-changing for me and might just be the spark you need, too:

Be intentional.

That means showing up on purpose, not just drifting through your days hoping things will somehow work out. Hope is a wonderful thing—but it’s not a strategy.

As Jim Rohn used to say, “You cannot change your destination overnight, but you can change your direction overnight.” That starts with making the decision to steer your life deliberately.… Read the rest of the article

Here is an excerpt from my book, It’s Your Life, LIVE BIG …

“The way I choose to start my day sets its tone. When I make the decision to begin by giving thanks for the positive things in my life, no matter how seemingly few or bountiful they might be, I am setting the flow for new opportunities to come my way. Each and every day I will remind myself that I can steer my outcome in any direction I wish by the actions I take.… Read the rest of the article

Friend, heading out in the direction of ones dreams is not for the faint of heart. At times it is true that you may well experience fear and doubt. You may feel as though the result you long for is nowhere in sight. Don’t succumb to your fear of failure — stay the course, because very often you will find that it is just beyond the point where you experience the most doubt that opportunity opens up and literally pulls you in the direction of your dreams.… Read the rest of the article

Whether anyone has told you lately or not, you’ve got unique GOD given talents. I’m talking about talents that make you truly special. I will readily admit that can be a hard thing to accept, especially if you didn’t have the benefit of growing up hearing such truths, or if you find yourself at a point where you’re feeling beaten down from life’s ups and downs.

Friend, no matter where you find yourself I hope that you will accept what I shared above as truth.… Read the rest of the article

Perhaps one of the most difficult things in the world is accepting that sometimes you have to disconnect from relationships with people which no longer serve you in a positive way. A better way of saying it is, where the relationship no longer serves the both of you.

For some, this comes easier than for others. Letting go is hard. At times, downright painful. For better or worse, I’ve always been the type of person who, while I may not jump easily into a romantic relationship, when I do — I can’t just turn my feelings on and off with ease.… Read the rest of the article

OK, so I’m not a pirate, but I was inspired to write this while listening to Jimmy Buffett’s classic, ‘A Pirate Looks At Forty’ — so I hope you’ll humor me.

It’s crazy to think that I used to listen to that song on tape cassette as a teenager (suddenly I’m realizing what it must have been like for those who grew up listening to 8 track tapes) and now, at the time of this writing I am 40 years old myself.… Read the rest of the article