“It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.”  ~Mahatma Gandhi About fifteen years ago I saw a picture of myself and was a little shocked.  I had become a bit “chubby” and was tipping the scales right around 225 pounds.  I was a “svelte” 175 pounds when I graduated from…
Category: P.E.A.C.E.
The acronym P.E.A.C.E. serves as a simple way to become the best you can be at everything you do.
Fact…
…”The only place where your dream becomes impossible is in your own thinking.” Â ~Robert H. Schuller The problem is we often stop running after our dream when a few things don’t go our way. Â Who knows, maybe God has a better plan for your dream… P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com A couple of keys: Â Write the dream down…
The Greatest Day
“The greatest day in your life and mine is when we take total responsibility for our attitudes. That’s the day we truly grow up.” ~John Maxwell …and it’s also the day we no longer waste our time blaming others for what is going on in our heads. P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com Matthew 6:33, “But seek first his…
Folly and Straight Course
“You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.” ~Mark Twain Through my consulting practice I am blessed to spend a significant amount of time with dreamers. Most entrepreneurs are dreamers. They have the ability to picture something that not everyone is able to see. The difficult part of being a dreamer is…
Horrible
…was the entry in my journal describing my swim drill a few days ago. But then it dawned on me that I had not been in the pool for a couple of weeks and if there is one leg in my triathlon training that suffers the most from not practicing, it is the swim portion. Then…
The Veil
“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 back in the 13th century. I know I’m at the most peace in my life when my ego is at rest which allows me to be more securely connected to my creator….
Fear-Proof preview
The following is an excerpt from my next book, “Fear-Proof.”  Fear-Proof should be available in print for your devotional needs by November, 2014. Day 16 Anxiety “Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength.” ~Charles Spurgeon Anxiety is something I’ve dealt with my entire life. Although I may appear…
Destined and Decision
“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson Fragile and shallow is the life built based upon what others tell us our life should be… Who do you want to be? Be it. It’s your choice. P.E.A.C.E. Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through…
Happy Dad’s Day!
Happy Father’s Day! On this 2014 Father’s Day morning, I am “treating” myself to a Triathlon at beautiful Maummee Bay State Park on the shores of Lake Erie. The triathlon I am participating in today is a special one for me. First of all it is Father’s Day and next to being a husband, there…
Impudence
“Impudence is the worst of all human diseases.” ~Euripides Click on impudence for the definition and I believe you will agree with Euripides. P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com 1 Samuel 2:3, “Talk no more so very proudly, let not arrogance come from your mouth; for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.” …
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.