From LEADERSHIP FIRST We spend so much energy rehearsing disasters that haven’t happened yet. We map out every “what if” for failure, building intricate blueprints for our own disappointment. We call it preparation, but often, it’s just a cage. What if we redirected that same mental intensity? “If you can overthink the worst, why can’t you overthink the best?” Imagine obsessing over your…

May 1, 2024 “The most important time in the world is the time you make for yourself.” — Michael A. Singer Michael A. Singer, a spiritual teacher and bestselling author of The Untethered Soul, and known for his work on personal growth and inner peace, emphasizes the value of dedicating time for self-care and introspection. According to Singer, carving out moments for ourselves is of utmost…

“Anxiety is something that I have felt with my entire life. What started out as Worry, turns into Fear, and can lead to Depression. My saving grace is when I realized that GOD IS IN CONTROL… ALWAYS!Brian Knopp, Hospitality Sales Coach “Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation”. — ISAIAH 12:2 Excerpt…

MY VICTORY ROUTINE by Bruce Van Horn “Sometimes we think that WE in control of life, but we need to understand that GOD is in control of everything in your life. Don’t try to carry the burden of life’s problems by yourself, trust GOD to help you solve them.” Brian Knopp, Hospitality Coach “Embracing the mystery of life means letting go of the need to control everything and trusting in the…

July 10, 2024 “The best things that I have learned have been from other people. I appreciate the people that take time to invest in me and share their ideas and who I have been able develop lifelong friendships with.” Brian Knopp Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune.” — Jim Rohn Jim Rohn, a renowned motivational speaker and personal development…

June 18, 2024 This book was required reading when I took my Sales Psychology Class with Dr Cangemi at Western Kentucky University. He taught at WKU for over 50 years and was one of my favorite teachers. “When you begin to create, to plant ideas and images in your mind, you automatically begin to attract more ideas and opportunities to you. The world is full of abundance, and the creative mind…

May 22, 2024 May 22 “The butterfly effect is real. Your actions have a ripple effect that can touch the lives of people you may never even meet.” — Andy Andrews Andy Andrews, a New York Times bestselling author and renowned speaker, reminds us of the far-reaching impact of our actions. The butterfly effect, a concept from chaos theory, suggests that even small, seemingly insignificant actions…

May 21, 2024 “You are the designer of your destiny; you are the author of your story.” — Lisa Nichols Lisa Nichols, a motivational speaker, author, and life coach, inspires us to take ownership of our lives and to recognize that we have the power to shape our own destinies. Rather than passively accepting the circumstances that life presents to us, Nichols encourages us to actively create the…