* Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago. Warren Buffett
* Mr. Buffet is inspiring us to think beyond ourselves and to do big things that will benefit others. I have heard on more than one occasion a paraphrase of Galatians 6:7 "that you reap what you sow." That quote was not always being used in a positive light and was usually aimed at poor behavior and the outcomes of poor choices. How might I take the Galatians paraphrase and view it in a positive light? For me, I must "Begin with the end in mind" Habit #2 from Stephen Covey. I must be very clear and know that the end result is being sought to produce a positive outcome. I must also know that I may not be the direct benefactor of the outcome. So when does all of this focused, intentional, "Begin with the end in mind" positivity start? I'll answer the question with another question: "When is the best time to plant an oak tree?" short answer - today! Let's get started right now asking ourselves what might "I" do today that is beyond me and bigger than me. What type of seed will I plant regardless of who enjoys the harvest? Grace and Peace. Steve
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* If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude.
Maya Angelou * So just change it! I have often heard "It is easier said than done". So begin by not simply saying "it". First, decide what "it" is and secondly, develop a course of action aimed at changing the "it". Do not try to hit a home run with your first actions of change...identify a target goal that you can reach with "some/a little" effort. If you reach the goal with no effort you are wasting your time! You need to be stretched as you reach this first goal. Do not set the target goal out of reach or you will fail before you get started. Take short steps toward change and once you have reached the first goal it is time to set a second goal using the same process as before: set target goal, stretch to reach it, short focused steps toward the target. As you reach your set goals, time and again, you will notice that you think differently, you feel differently, and you act differently. You might even notice a change in attitude. And write it all down...you will be more accountable (prone to succeed) if you get your goal/plan out of your head and written down on paper. Grace and Peace. Steve |
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