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“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” ~Robert Frost Throughout my life I’ve traversed down some less-traveled roads. Some because of stupidity, others because of rebellion, but mostly because I’ve always been my own person. It seems as though our world…
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“You do not need to know precisely what is happening, or exactly where it is all going. Â What you need is to recognize the possibilities and challenges offered by the present moment, and to embrace them with courage, faith and hope.” Â ~Thomas Merton Merton certainly hits the nail on the head here. Instead of wasting…
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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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“Fear can keep us up all night long, but faith makes one fine pillow.” Â ~Unknown I wonder how many people have lost sleep over the presidential race????? Â I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for the Olympics to begin. Â Maybe we will all get to feel a little bit of unity during the Olympics….
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I love this quote. It is so true and the reverse is true also. Are you giving your best in all situations? All means all. A couple of keys and some random thoughts to chew on: 1. Give your best with no expectations on how your best will be received by those around you. 2. The…
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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…
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“No steam or gas drives anything until it is confined. No life ever grows great until it is focused, dedicated, and disciplined.” ~Harry Emerson Fosdick FOCUSED, DEDICATED & DISCIPLINED…3 key ingredients for success in whatever you do. All three require you to decide what is important and what is not and once the decision is…
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.