Everyone is talented….but what do you choose to do with your talents?

Being talented doesn't make you special.  It may make you feel special, but everyone is talented in some way or another.  Talent by itself if worthless in my opinion.  What makes someone truly special is what they choose to do with the talents God gave them.  Do they showcase them for the world to see or do they use them solely for their own personal benefit and gain? The reality is, most people are afraid … Continue reading Everyone is talented….but what do you choose to do with your talents?

Don’t forget what you wished for yesterday.

One of the biggest distractions in life is the constant desire for something more. It's easy to forget how special today is in the development of a better tomorrow.  Wanting to make your future brighter is a great thing but we can't allow ourselves to forget how hard we worked to get where we are today. If you are anything like me, you've spent the darker days of your life thus far praying for brighter … Continue reading Don’t forget what you wished for yesterday.

Here’s the real secret to making meaningful progress in life!

I never liked school as a kid but I did find that I loved learning about how the pyramids were built.  Brick by brick, year after year, these incredible structures were constructed by hand.  No fancy machinery - just grit and repetitive dedication.  What fascinated me the most was that thousands of years later - these pyramids still stand stronger than ever. So what can we take from the construction of the pyramids and apply … Continue reading Here’s the real secret to making meaningful progress in life!

5 reasons why we spend time doing things we don’t like doing…

Wouldn't life be so much easier if we could just spend all of our time doing only the things we enjoy doing?  So why do we continue to spend our time doing things we don't like doing? Isn't life hard enough already without the added stress of doing things that don't bring us happiness? So what really influences the choices that we in life?  I've found 5 reasons so here they are... I believe that … Continue reading 5 reasons why we spend time doing things we don’t like doing…

What’s the one question you should ask to get to know someone?

Any guesses? If you were trying to get to know somebody whether it was on a date, during a job interview or anywhere else really but you only had one question you could ask, what would it be?  For me, this question is simple.  It's the same question I was asked for a third grade writing prompt, during my promotion board in the military and that I've asked during every interview I've been a part … Continue reading What’s the one question you should ask to get to know someone?