Storm

 This storm was/is insane.  I am still without power, but many will not have  water or power for months.

Many prepared.  Most did not.  Storms in life are the same.  I know people that filled their gas tanks, purchased candles, and food prepped.  I also know those that just winged it while not knowing what was to come.  Some have power while most do not.  It is a war zone here for sure.  My chainsaw is warn out, houses are flooded, western NC is under water, and help can only come from a neighbor.

What storms are you going through?  Who are your neighbors? What kind of neighbor are you? Prepare.  Fill your tanks, get your candles, and get your card games out.  Your house power may be out or your house may be floating away.

YOU are your house.

Its all that matters.  Protect YOUR house.

Love you all

One step

 It all starts with one step.  The conundrum is that the step can be forwards or backwards.  Either is a step.  One progresses you up the stairs, the other could potentially leave you crashing to the bottom.

Where is your focus today?.  You can see the top, but you need to focus on the next stair to get there.

Let your feet land solidly in the direction you want to go.  Keep your balance and forward momentum.  Up is the direction.  Keep stepping.  One step at a time.

Lace your shoes tightly and feel firm in the steps you are taking.  Trust.  We are going UP!

Love you all

What if

 I have caved on this a few times in my life.  There is a hope of what "can" be based on the chance.

I am at a point of simply believing what you do yields results.  What are you going to do to get the results of "what if"?  Don't hinder the miracle before it happens.  

You create the results.  What you put in is what you get out.  Eliminate the road blocks and speed bumps in order to receive.  It will come if you simply stay at it consistently with a vision.  Keep the vision.  Even if fuzzy at times, things will become clearer the more you move in the direction.

Love you all.  "What if" you loved yourself enough to put in the work to get the results you desire?  Imagine.....  See and BE.

Crazy

 Life can do this.  I've met a few crazy people lately.  One of them was staring back at me in the mirror.

This club is unique because of our relationship with each other.  When we deal with "crazy", we have a support system and action to address.

We talk, we laugh, we cry, and try our best to not end in a strape jacket or banging our head against a window at the closest mental institution with a helmet on.

Let us stay focused, do the work on ourselves, and not stay crazy.  Lets take "crazy" in a direction that makes others question what makes us so awesome.

Love you all

Respect

 People have become so self absorbed that they have an inability to see life through other eyes.  Please don't forget we have all been through good times and bad.  We are dealing with our jobs, families, and life in real time TODAY.

Respect may mean that you simply be kind and have empathy.  We don't know what people are going through.  We aren't in their shoes.  They are also not in ours.  If they make you feel insignificant, just know the ignorance, and move on.  Know your worth and find the people that do.

One thing is for sure.......  YOU are in your OWN shoes.  Respect yourself, love, and be kind to YOU, but don't forget the brother beside you.  Listen, care, and love without conditions.  This is a business of listening and loving.

I respect and love you all

Transition

 This has been a very interesting day of meeting people trying to transition into a new tank.  It requires a jump and the gumption to do so.  

The longer you swim in the same tank, the more you get used to the same environment. food, and temperature of the water, you accept where you are at.

Its time to jump to a different tank to grow.  I read an article recently that said that you cannot grow alone, but I also feel you have to jump to a tank with the things/people that enable you to grow.  Jump.  You never know who you may inspire to jump in the new water.

Its fresh/clear, and full of possibilities of a new environment.

Love you all

The idea of...

 Many times in life, people get caught up in the "idea" of whatever.  Jobs, relationships, houses, geographical locations.... or...

Its seems lately that too many people have unrealistic expectations and fall quickly for the "Idea Of" vs embracing what is and living/loving on life's terms.  We have sooooo much control, free choice, and can manifest based on who we are and what we do.  If someone or something doesn't embrace the true YOU, let it go.  You have to have your own idea of YOU.  Other opinions don't matter.

We attract what we give.  For every action there is an equal or opposite reaction.  Life is too short to not fall in love with what is right in front of you vs the "idea of".  The plants that grow are the ones you water.

The idea of YOU may need the water.

Happy game day....

Love you all

Love what you do

 There have been many people ask why I do what I do,  The answer is simple.  I love people, their stories, and transforming lives.

We are all here for a brief period of time.  Make an impact.  It could be a simple smile or engagement as to how you can help in their lives.  Too many people don't embrace the concept of doing what they love and loving what they do.

Zig Ziglar once stated that if you help enough people get what they want, you can have anything that you want.  For me, I simply want to give without necessarily expecting a return.  It comes down to PURPOSE and living in such a way as to GIVE what you have to make the world around you a little better.

That also includes YOURself.  Love yourself, give to yourself, and love what you do because embracing the journey equates to what you can give yourself and others.

Outside of a "job", you have soooooo much to give and love.  What are you DOing?

Love you all

What if

 

What if you didn't care what other people thought?  Following what you know is brave, real, and transformative.

Following what you know to be true can make the "what if" beautiful.  What if?  You take a chance in a direction your heart is guiding you, and you may be surprised by the result.  But, only if you commit to the chance.  It beats the results of what was, if you can simply get the gumption to say "what if" and act.

One body.  One Life.  No other chances.  "What If" we make it better than what it was.  Throw caution to the wind and give it a go.

Love you all

Merge

 Merge....  Sometimes you come off a different road to get into a new flow of traffic.  As scary as that interstate may be when you merge into,  it can take you somewhere you have never been.

Get off the road you were on, and explore where the next road will take you.

There still may be wrecks you have to deal with, demolished tires in the road, or traffic jams.  Cops will be there too.  Navigate the road and take the exit that calls your name.  You can go ANYwhere when you get off the road you were on

Time to take a trip.

Love you all.

Out of ideas?

 There are times in life that you simply run out of the light bulb moments or ideas.  You can't succumb to the mentality that the light bulb is off.

Your actions light it up.  When that thing starts to dim, its time to ACT and light it up.  It begins with the realization that the light is beginning to dim.  Light it up before it goes dark.

Your "ideas" come from the light of "action".  Its time.  Act first, and let the ideas come.  Bring them to fruition.

Today is the day to bring that watt bulb to brightness.

Love you all

Break time

 I have done a decent job at motivating members, writing, working, trying to build relationships, and grow myself.

That last part is something I am not going to take a break from, and neither should you.  Take a break from what breaks you, and tackle the things that build you.

"Break Time" is exactly that.  Take a break.  But, not from yourself.  Lets keep growing that part.

Love you all

Confused?

 Sometimes confusion can come in many forms.  I have researched!  When we get conflicting information, we can become obsessed with the result we WANT.  An analogy is why people keep going back to a slot machine or continue to buy lottery tickets.  People keep having the hope of the reward regardless of the number of failures.  I have talked to quite a few people that tell me they "won"........ whatever amount.  They don't share how much they actually lost before they "won".  The reality is that you can spend thousands and win a $100.  Yet, you will be told they won $100.

The same thing comes into play with workouts, nutrition, and life.  You should always get back what you put in or more.  The goal is to not be in the negative.

I have invested in people with no return on the investment.  It is why I have always been passionate about working out.  What you put in, you get back.  Your effort equates to a return that is not in the negative.

I may have bought 2 scratch off tickets in my lifetime.  All I did was throw away a few dollars for the hope of winning more.

Your time and energy should not be wasted.  Invest in something that yields a return.  Be it your job, relationships, or health...........Get your moneys worth.  You are off value.  Don't get addicted to the hope of what could possibly be.  Be addicted to the action that produces results.  End the confusion and focus on the actions that clearly give you an actual return on your investment.

Love you all

Worth

 "Worth" can have a lot of definitions.  There have been times that I viewed that rock and knew its worth and other times I wanted to use it for other "worthy" purposes.

At the end of the day, it's about discovering your "worth".  Put it in stone.  Protect it.

Love you all.  You are worth it!

Attitude

 I caught myself this morning with a TERRIBLE attitude.  I took my son to work.  On the truck drive, it was clear we were feeding off of each other's negative energy until we corrected our attitude.

Sometimes, all it takes is the awareness.  Correct your attitude, behavior, action, performance, and RESULTS will follow.  It begins with your mindset.  The "solution" will not come with a bad attitude.

On the ride, he felt a bit beat up.  Heck, I feel the same, but life goes on.  Dig deep and know who you are.  Do what you need to do to correct.  Words that come out of your mouth matter.  Its the first step to have a good Monday.  Set your mind.

Love you all

Dreams

 I had a dream last night that reminded me of the Andy Griffith episode where Andy was trapped in a cave and Barney recruited a few people to help find him.  Andy escaped out of a hole on the other side, but people thought he was still in there.

Regardless of other people trying to save you, find your own way out.

Stuck in a cave?  Don't panic, there is always a way out.  Take deep breaths, remain calm, and find a way.

Love you all

Stay the course

 There are so many people that get a burst of motivation and fizzle.  Periodization and consistency is the key.

Be constant.  Be deliberate.  Stay after it.  The results will come, but success is all about being stubborn.  You don't know what you're doing?  It will come.  Keep trying.  Nutrition, workouts, work, or life.  Keep showing up.

(Thank you for the FB PM's to keep this post going!)

Love you all

Retreat

 A break is often needed.  A "retreat" is more of a focus on reflection, introspection, and finding some peace.  A break is a break.  A "Retreat" is more about healing.

It can be done daily.  The human body was designed for motion.  What you actively DO can transform your mind and view.

Lets don't take a "break".  Let us go on a retreat.  One is passive.  One is active.  Progress over perfection.

You will never reach perfection, but you can progress with awareness and action.  You will be proud of yourself, but it starts with baby steps.  

I respect and am proud of those that "re" treat themselves.

Love you all

NEW

 I've had a few new cars, and new many things.  It is quite liberating for the new smell, new feeling, and feel.  It wears off.  Dents happens in a parking lot from nowhere no matter how far you park away from culprits.  The oil needs to be changed, tires wear out, and you stare at the dents that you didn't cause.

These are the things of "stuff" that is new.  What is "NEW" with YOU?

The dents of you is a product of the journey.  The worn tires and the oil used to lubricate a smooth running engine need constant attention.  What was once "new" becomes used more quickly than we want or realize.  We have to take care of the investment.  Don't throw it away or trade it in.

You can become NEW any day.  Take care of it.  Commit to the maintenance.  Change the oil, throw on some new tires, and keep rolling.

Love you all  

Be Kind

 You can be bold or a rebel without a clue.  You can be "true" and wrong at the same time........

The goal is to be KIND.  It equates to the true YOU that you should be.

That also means to YOURself.  Be kind, THEN you can be bold, true, and be yourself.

Love you all