“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…
Wisdom and Knowledge
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“Knowledge is horizontal, but wisdom is vertical – it comes down from above.” ~Billy Graham How much time do you spend seeking wisdom from Him instead of knowledge from the world? 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…
Daily focalPOINT – Wisdom and Overlooks
“The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook.” ~William James I love this quote…the really wise people I know are usually in a state of serenity (they accept the things they cannot change) plus they not only know what to overlook and accept but they continuously seek wisdom from the ultimate…
Daily focalPOINT – Significance and Greatness
“It’s not the greatness of the work which matters to God but the significance it creates in His world.” Unknown Yesterday’s blog must be balanced with the real purpose you are chasing a dream. If it is to create significance in your life by expanding and enhancing God’s world then good for you. If it…
Daily focalPOINT – Ladders and Dreams
“Dream no small dreams for they have no power to move the hearts of men.” ~Johann Wofgang von Goethe I was working with a client a few months ago and he shared some hesitancy while we worked to create a vision for his organization. He said someone told him to not get carried away with dreaming…
Daily focalPOINT – Random Thoughts
As much as I try not to get sucked into watching or listening to the news or talk shows, every now and then I listen and watch and since this is my blog I am allowed to write about whatever I want…with the understanding that sometimes my wife and mother-in-law reads it. Sometimes a good…
Daily focalPOINT – Listening
“The biggest mistake you can make in trying to talk convincingly is to put your highest priority on expressing your ideas and feelings. What most people really want is to be listened to, respected, and understood.” ~John Maxwell If you find yourself having to talk more than the group you are leading, you are most…
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.