“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.” ~Cicero Very interesting quote. In other words if you can’t feel gratitude all else is null and void. Whenever I get a little down I create a gratitude list which is a list of all the things I have to be…
Daily focalPOINT – The “C” Words
“Leaders need to inspire confidence, and they do that, not with charisma, but with competence.” ~John Maxwell Last week a business colleague of mine said to me; “Jay, as far as I am concerned there are two keys to being an effective leader: One-your team needs to know and believe you care about them; Two-the…
Daily focalPOINT – The “R” Word
“A time of turbulence is a dangerous time, but its greatest danger is a temptation to deny reality.” ~Peter Drucker Drucker was the 20th century guru of utilizing management in order to create a fine tuned organization. Although his quote was directed at business it also may be applied to your personal life. Building strong…
Daily focalPOINT – First Step
“The first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: decide what you want.” ~Ben Stein …and you can’t do everything…if you want to be terrific, you must be specific… P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and…
Daily focalPOINT – Leading Self
“First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.” ~Epictetus Last week a young man I am mentoring was picking my brain on leadership. We talked for an extended period of time as I gave him every last bit of wisdom (knowledge with experience attached to it) about leadership…
Daily focalPOINT – It’s Ticking
I jotted the thoughts below in my journal on a day I was reflecting on just how screwed up our world is. The fact of the matter is our world has been screwed up ever since Adam and Eve chose to not listen to God. Those of us living today only have our lifetime to…
Daily focalPOINT – Prayer
“Prayer is not asking. Prayer is putting oneself in the hands of God, at His disposition, and listening to His voice in the depth of our hearts.” ~Mother Teresa Last night I received a text from a former co-worker and friend requesting prayer. She is fighting cancer and is refusing to lose but admits she…
Daily focalPOINT – Limitless Possibilities
The sky is not the limit…I am. ~T.F. Hodge The ability to overcome our self-imposed limits is the first step in being able to experience the type of life we once thought unrealistic. I often find myself cringing inside when I am talking to someone who speaks in the terms of “if only.” If only I…
Daily focalPOINT – Eternal Peace
Colossians 3:2, “Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” I know; easier said than done. When things are really challenging and intense in your life a great way to “escape” is to take your thoughts to eternity and heaven. I know for me personally, I often catch…
Daily focalPOINT – Real Change and Real Benefits
“All appears to change when we change.” ~Amiel The greatest change that took place in my life is when I quit chasing and lusting after the “benefits” of the world; and instead began trying to become a benefit for the world. Your focus is either inward or outward and the outward focused world view is a dramatically more…
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.