#13steps

As I sit here in @stelmosteakhouse I had this profound thought. It’s absolutely critical to success especially for an #EconDev professional. . Part of building #resiliency in our life is developing the habit of framing any project we take on in a way that clearly defines the desired outcome. . There will be things that come up that catch you by surprise, but if you know that where you are headed is worthwhile, then you can better mentally handle challenges as they present themselves.. How do you define success, for yourself or for your organization? . My good friend @drew_myers, author and host of @definingaudacity_radioshow defines his success like this: “Success is doing what I love, providing for my family while doing it, and being true to myself." . It’s not complicated when you think about it. What do you want? That's it. . Now Simply begin with the end in mind. Get extremely detailed on what the desired outcome is for you. Then create a plan and execute the plan. . You can do this. It may be tough. No, it will be tough and that’s okay because you will now have the mental fortitude to push through the dips and succeed. . If you’d like some helping talking through your desired outcomes I’d be honored to help. . Let’s connect (Info in bio) and make it happen. . #13steps #mindset #coaching #lifecoach #goals #leadership #econdev #iedcindy #iedcannual (at St. Elmo Steak House) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3neG91ganf/?igshid=10srw7pw2jjro

This week in #pictures. It’s been a full week. From client work, catching up with old friends, plumbing, taxing kids around and building sets for @memorialtheatrewarriors. Every moment beautiful in its own way. How did you spend this week? . #Mindset #coaching #lifecoach #13steps #igdaily @iedconline #Econdev #handyman (at Frisco, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3A40UDAsWE/?igshid=2x87gmwlzb74

“I had a dream so big and loud I jumped so high I touched the clouds..” I love starting my day with that song. Do you know it? Comment below if you think you know the title. . I also love when God gives me little blessings like this one. . Do you take time to notice the little gifts sprinkled through out your day? Research shows that practicing #gratitude is beneficial to your emotional wellness, and these benefits also carry over into other aspects of wellness. . You may be thinking that I don’t know your situation or your challenges and that would be true. I don’t know you. But I do know that things could always be worse. and I know that the key to survival during dark times is the ability to find hope. And finding hope starts with being grateful. . My prayer for you this morning is that what ever you are facing you can find a way to see it’s value and take that gratitude and move into a better place. . This morning I captured this photo while sitting in traffic on Preston Road in #friscotx. I could have been upset or frustrated, but instead I was grateful. What a beautiful image God gave me which served me in this post. . . If you would like someone to or need someone to help coach you through some hard times I’m here. Let’s talk. . #13steps #inspiration #dq247 #econdev #differencemaker #mentalhealth #wellness #mindset #coaching #lifecoach (at Brinkmann Ranch) https://www.instagram.com/p/B21e8apA5lX/?igshid=f46fsex7qf2g

Ouch! Son of $&@%#! That’s the exact response from me this morning when I was stung 3 times by these little yellow jackets. Then..I just kept working. Pulling weeds. (See Story for a picture) . For the record I’m a Christian and I do my best to curtail my use of profanity, but sometimes life stings and I cuss a little. So there you have it. I’m not perfect. Don’t tell anyone please. . I’m sharing this little story today to let you know that in life you will most definitely face a little pain. Maybe even a lot of pain and the way you deal with the pain when it comes will determine your level of success and happiness. . At least twice a year I clean out the flowerbeds of our beautiful home we are blessed to own. As my former boss, Robert Lara used to say, “Boy, in this life you get the good with the bad.” And weed pulling is in my mind the bad part of home ownership. . Any way, with out fail I end up getting stung at least once every stinking time. I used to stop what I was doing, go inside, crush an aspirin and make a paste to help ease the pain. This helped, but it also took a ton of time and often I’d get busy doing something else and not finish pulling weeds. . Now when the little yellow spotted flying menaces attack and score a hit I cuss. I cuss loudly. Then I just keep working. I found it only really stings for a second or two. But by continuing to work I get my job finished. . And so that’s life. Things are going to happen. By learning how to deal with them when they do you can build up a tolerance that allows you to take life’s best shot and keep on pulling weeds. . #Mindset #coaching #lifecoach #13Steps *Note: I’m not suggested you should go out and get stung by bees. Especially if you are allergic to them. That’s just stupid. Don’t be an idiot. (at Frisco, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1RkyrkAbkJ/?igshid=l1o7g9v0f48c

Started yesterday off with the #sunrise on the #beach in #puntacana. Funny thing about the first picture is I walked right by this spot and it took a good minute before I realized what beauty I had just passed on my way to the beach. . I was so focused on my destinations almost missed this shot. Life is funny that way. We get so busy chasing our destination or success that we miss all the beautiful things God gives us along the way. . When I played ball in high school I remember the coach saying, “Head in a swivel. Keep your head moving.” This is how I think we should be as we play the game of life. . Always be looking for the beauty in the world. If you keep your head on a swivel you’ll catch more of what the world offers and it will be a life worth living. #13steps #mindset #coaching #lifecoach #beachlife #travelphotography #travel (at Meliá Caribe Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/B08dsYFgMiT/?igshid=1pkh0dmk3dr6

Are you wasting valuable energy fighting battles long since finished. Lay them down. Use the energy instead in being grateful for where you are now and in building your future. #13Steps #mindset #coaching #lifecoach . Rehashing your past does not benefit you. Reliving the experience over and over again only cost you your future. Do yourself a favor and make peace with the past. . It’s in this peace that you will find the resources needed to build your future. If you need help moving forward I’m here to help. Simply book a free call from link in my bio and let’s chat. (at Charlotte Douglas International Airport - CLT) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0rJO6SgVg3/?igshid=djmna42bih4x

How much do you invest on your mind? Today I sat on my back porch reading my bible and it occurred me that the best investment I can make is in expanding mind. . Becoming a life long learner is critical to being a success in every aspect of my life. . The Bible in Proverbs‬ ‭19:8‬ ‭says, “The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.” . There are three major categories of learning according to @thebriantracy. . 1) Maintenance Learning - keeping current in your field. . 2) Growth Learning - adding knowledge and skills to your repertoire that you did not have before. . 3) Shock Learning - Learning that contradicts or reverses a piece of knowledge or understanding that you already have. . Spend time every day expanding your mind in some way. #Mindset #coaching #lifecoach #13steps (at Frisco, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz5lNHBgnWl/?igshid=cjumrultacad