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Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence. Â ~Vince Lombardi During a recent morning devotion I read these words from King Solomon in the book of Ecclesiastes: Â If you wait for perfect conditions you will never get anything done. Â (11:4) The desire for perfection is a double edge sword. I…
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“The law of process says–leaders develop daily, not in a day.” ~John Maxwell If you are aspiring to become a better leader of your life, take a look at what you are doing in order to grow spiritually, emotionally, physically, professionally, relationally, and financially a day at a time.  I refer to these six areas…
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The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails. Â ~John Maxwell There is no bigger responsibility God gives us than the responsibility of leading our own lives. Do you take responsibility for adjusting the sails of your life or do you expect someone else to do it…
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“A belief in God helps provide a foundation to arbitrate our decisions. Without this foundation, we are condemned to live essentially formless lives.”  ~Armstrong Williams Without this foundation (of faith) we are condemned to live essentially formless lives…Wow! When I’m living a life of faith, my perspective turns the spotlight off of me and onto…
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“As soon as we start seeing life through the needs of others, we become happier and more fulfilled. Â Thinking about yourself is a lonely place to be.” Â ~Michael P. Watson Thinking solely about yourself is a lonely place to be…I write from experience. Self-centeredness is self explanatory…all decisions and actions derive from the radio station…
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“Unhappiness is not knowing what we want and killing ourselves to get it.” Â ~Don Herold I spend my professional life helping others figure out where they want to go and how to get there. Â Of the people I’ve assisted, a small percentage of them actually stay on the strategic path they created. Â Most become distracted…
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“The ego is a veil between humans and God.” ~Rumi EGO=Easing God Out Obviously ego has been contemplated for a long time because Rumi lived in the 13th century. My life gets out of whack when my will and God’s will are not in alignment and the reason this happens is because my ego has taken…
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A few days ago I heard someone connected to our federal government say he felt the people of our great nation were safe and that we must not overreact to all the recent murders at the hands of terrorists and other deranged individuals. A few days ago, Lori and I took in a wonderful night…
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“Strive to be first: first to nod, first to smile, first to compliment and first to forgive.” ~Unknown I have found the best way to be the “first” as described above is by trying to be 3rd in all situations:  God->Others->Me. I’m still a work in progress… P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com Luke 6:38, “Give, and it will…
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“Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart; wisdom is not found among fools.” Â (Proverbs 14:33) How understanding is your heart? It’s easy to have an opinion. Â It takes work to have an understanding heart. …probably why wisdom is not found among fools. Seeking first to understand then to be understood is a great way to…
I started this blog in 2008 because of my passion for helping others take their lives to the next level. My hope is that, through sharing my life experiences as a business leader, husband, father, and recovering drug addict, I will positively impact your life.