“You can out-distance that which is running after you, but not what is running inside you.” ~Rwandan Proverb Living from the inside-out is the best way to overcome having to feel as though you are running from what is inside of you. For years I lived from the outside in allowing other people, places and…
Category: Character
Explain
“Never explain–your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway.” ~Elbert Hubbard What a great thought by Mr. Hubbard. Explaining is a great waste of time and is easily avoided by simply doing the next right thing and knowing you don’t owe anyone an explanation as long as you are…
Hell*
The best part about spending part of your life in hell is once you get out, you will do everything you can to never go back. ~JJM There are other positives about going through hell: 1. You try to help others get out. 2. You try to prevent others from going there. 3. You have…
Two Dimensions to Attitude*
“There are really only two dimensions to the concept of attitude–you either behave as though you are a victim of circumstance, or you take full responsibility for your situation.” ~Richard Rudd Can you imagine what the United States of America would be like if we had a mandatory class in school called “Be a Victor…
Leading or Pretending?*
“The greatest way to live with honor in this world is to be what we pretend to be.” ~Socrates I am so blessed to be able to offer assistance to many leaders during this second half of my professional life. I’ve always been intrigued with leadership and if there is a book on leadership, I’ve…
Daily focalPOINT – Distressed-Depressed-At Rest
“If you look at the world, you’ll be distressed. If you look within, you’ll be depressed. If you look at God you’ll be at rest.” ~Corrie Ten Boom I lived the first two sentences of this quote for a good part of my life. I was always caught up in the world and what was…
Daily focalPOINT – Getting Even
“The only people with whom you should try to get even are those who have helped you.” ~John E. Southard …nuff said. P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com Romans 12:14, “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.” (NKJV)
Daily focalPOINT – Problem Solving for Dummies
If I’m not the problem, then there is no solution. This is an often used phrase that takes a little bit of time to understand and believe, but once you DO understand it and believe it; oh how peaceful life becomes!! Living the serenity prayer is a great way to handle your “problems” (i.e. you)….
Daily focalPOINT – The “R” Word
“A time of turbulence is a dangerous time, but its greatest danger is a temptation to deny reality.” ~Peter Drucker Drucker was the 20th century guru of utilizing management in order to create a fine tuned organization. Although his quote was directed at business it also may be applied to your personal life. Building strong…
Daily focalPOINT – Real Change and Real Benefits
“All appears to change when we change.” ~Amiel The greatest change that took place in my life is when I quit chasing and lusting after the “benefits” of the world; and instead began trying to become a benefit for the world. Your focus is either inward or outward and the outward focused world view is a dramatically more…
Jay Meyer
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.