“The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.” ~G.B. Shaw What I would give to have but 10% of the depth of George Bernard Shaw’s thought process. It almost seems like people are more willing…
The Right Road*
“Don’t think you’re on the right road just because it’s a well-beaten path.” ~Author Unknown It is important to take time, step back, take a look at the road you are on and ask yourself, “is this where I really want my life to go?” There is nothing wrong with blazing a new path after…
Stay Close
“Remember this. When people choose to withdraw far from a fire, the fire continues to give warmth, but they grow cold. When people choose to withdraw far from light, the light continues to be bright in itself but they are in darkness. This is also the case when people withdraw from God.” ~Augustine What a…
Leave the door ajar…
Yesterday at around one o’clock in the afternoon the Good Lord saw fit to take my friend and former co-worker, Amy Fashner home to His kingdom in heaven. She may have lost her battle to cancer but it is pretty cool to think about what she gained in her loss. Christ conquers death every day…
Live into it…*
Paint the picture you would like your life to become and then do the things you need to do one step at a time, and one day at a time in order for the picture to become your life.” ~JJM I was working with a young gentleman the other day who was at a crossroads…
The Responsibility is Yours*
“Accept responsibility for your life. Know that it is you who will get you where you want to go, no one else.” ~Les Brown Les Brown’s quotes are so plain, simple and to the point. I often feel grateful for the fact I was born with a spirit of independence…actually it was more a spirit…
Define Yourself*
“Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one’s definition of your life; define yourself.” ~Robert Frost Hmm…define yourself…if you are living aimlessly right now, you may want to take a look at defining yourself as you stand today and then defining your future self and then choose…
What you see is what you get…*
“Losers visualize the penalties of failure. Winners visualize the rewards of success.” ~Unknown What are you “seeing” these days? If you don’t like what you are seeing, it may be time to put on a new set of glasses and choose to view the world differently. Yes it is that simple. P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com John 9:39,…
Happiness is right under your feet…and in your heart*
“The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise grows it under his feet.” ~James Openheim The other night the life group I am a part of discussed happiness and how difficult it is to attain and if and when it is attained, how fleeting it often is. We also discussed the difference between…
Determine Your Day*
Where we begin our day and where we end our day will determine our day… I was helping a friend the other day who is dealing with an addiction. He has been in and out of recovery and sobriety for a number of years. He has everything it takes to make it because he wants…
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.