“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…
In the end…*
“In the end, only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you.” ~Buddha Great words to live by and a perfect recipe for serenity. If you find yourself under stress and in duress, step back and inventory how well you are loving, living and letting…
Hi…
…my name is the United States of America and I have a spending problem.” It is time for a little “random thought” blog. The other day I was doing something I try very hard to not do, I was watching the news. Our country’s politicians are having yet another debate/negotiation/acting like babies over raising the…
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…
Nothing gets Nothing
“To avoid criticism do nothing, say nothing, be nothing.” ~Elbert Hubbard Nuff said. P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com Joshua 1:9, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” (NIV)
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…
Blunder
“A failure is a man who has blundered, but is not able to cash in on the experience.” ~Elbert Hubbard The key to “cashing in” on a blunder is to first recognize it as a blunder. P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com
The Road
When you are on the road taking you to your dream(s), it is important to make stops along the way and look back. When you look back, what do you see, lives enhanced or lives stunted? If you are enhancing lives then you are living the dream, if you are stunting lives then your dream has become someone…
Idolship*
“If men and women could only know each other, they would neither idolize nor hate.” ~Elbert Hubbard Idolizing another person is nothing more than looking for hope in a human being and if any of you reading this are human I believe you will agree that none of us are worthy of idolship. I chuckle…
Unoffendable
“The deeper my faith in a power greater than me and the more understanding I have of myself, the less I get offended. My goal is to always be unoffendable as it makes life a lot easier to live.” ~JJM Or…if I’m not the problem then there is no solution. It takes work to be unoffendable…
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.