“You are the only person who can label what you do a failure. Failure is subjective.” ~John Maxwell I’ve said it before and I will say it again, failure is simply a step in the success formula. The people who “get this” are usually successful (realization of predetermined worthwhile goals). Those who don’t can label…
Daily focalPOINT – Direction
“If you don’t change the direction you are going, then you’re likely to end up where you’re heading.” ~John Maxwell Yesterday I wrote about the importance of having positive daily rituals in order to grow in all aspects of life. A great way to make evident the need to create positive rituals is to take…
Daily focalPOINT – Ritual Growth
“The law of process says–leaders develop daily, not in a day.” ~John Maxwell I can usually tell how effective of a leader a person is or may become by asking them about their daily rituals focused on personal growth. Leadership begins with personal leadership. You can only lead others as far as you’ve led yourself….
Daily focalPOINT – More on Leading
“The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails.” ~John Maxwell Nuff said… P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com 2 Chronicles 15:7, “But you, take courage! Do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded.”
Daily focalPOINT – Problems
“Positive thinking is how you think about a problem. Enthusiasm is how you feel about a problem. The two together determine what you do about a problem.” ~Norman Vincent Peale Most people who’ve accomplished any type of success in life understand problems are a part of the success formula. The most successful people I know…
Daily focalPOINT – Circumstances
“People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I do not believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and if they cannot find them, make them.” George Bernard Shaw This is one of my favorite quotes…
Daily focalPOINT – Hearts
“Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and strories they share about you.” ~Shannon Alder A couple days ago I was heading home from an annual golf outing put on by my friend Bob McCurdy. For 15 years Bob has directed and guided the Ohio Northern…
Daily focalPOINT – Present
Make peace with your past so you can focus on the present… Too many people have not dealt with their past and it ends up dealing with them in the present and the future which in turn prevents them from being everything God wants them to be. If the past is not serving as a…
Daily focalPOINT – Ratings
“Second-rate minds usually condemn everything beyond their grasp.” – Francis Duc de la Rochefoucauld Usually the people who say it can’t be done are the ones who’ve never done anything beyond the norm. Take an inventory of who you are drawing wisdom from these days. Are their minds first rate or second rate? Do they…
Daily focalPOINT – Wisdom and Humility
“Knowledge is proud that it knows so much. Wisdom is humble that it knows so little.” Unknown P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com Psalm 111:10, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!” James 1:5, “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask…
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.