Say No To Opportunity…
…What? You have a picture in your mind. Some people picture a long beach with lots of soft, white sand, rolling blue waves, a surfboard, fires on the beach with friends and endless summer days. Others picture a cabin in the Appalachians with a fire in the fireplace, kids running around the kitchen table, dogs chasing sticks outside, family by their side for the holidays and a...
Read MoreSpeculation Leads To Fear
Fear and insecurity grow through the mind. As the mind contemplates the many side effects or direct effects a certain decision will create, more and more good reasons for inaction are brought to the forefront of the mind. Speculation leads to fear. Every man, in some form or another, has been caught by this trap. We over think. We dwell in our minds for hours, days, weeks, months, years...
Read MoreDress rehearsals
Parke! Life is not a dress rehearsal. Make sure you live it now and live it well. A great reminder from my lovely and inspiring wife. Here is one from Steve Jobs: For the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: “If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?” And whenever the answer has been...
Read MoreInitiate Your Support
If you claim to support something or someone…then do it! (Not yelling at you, just reinforcing my point) Here’s the issue: With the onward advancement of the Internet (it’s still growing!), the huge growth in the number of social networks available and the shift in general marketing characteristics, more and more of the general public is able to join with or voice with a...
Read MoreSpeak Publicly
I love public speaking. I know this seems abnormal (just where I want to be!), but I really enjoy speaking in front of a crowd. There are few greater opportunities then having the chance to share with an attentive crowd what it is that empowers you, what you’re passionate about. Think about it. When else do you have the opportunity to impact so many people with what you have to say...
Read MoreChange-Up
Visionaries know that in order to make the transition from good to great they must be willing to first attempt and be successful at change. This is not about casual change or change for the sake of change or a political campaign. This is about change for the sake of growth and improving both business and life. If we ever expect our life or our company or our church or our relationships to...
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