per·sist·ence noun firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition. “You can depend on Janice to always get the job completed because she has patience and persistence” ***** In yesterday’s email I wrote “persistence is your advantage”. It’s one of my favorite reminders that an average skilled person Read more about 365 participation awards 🏅[…]
Working with toddlers the past few weeks, I’ve come to know the power of the words “time-out”… When they’re misbehaving, we say, “Do you want to go to time-out?” or “Do it now or we’re going to time-out. 3… 2… 1” The funny is, we’ve never actually put kids in time-out. I don’t even know Read more about Time-out isn’t even that bad…[…]
“The opportunity of a lifetime is to pick yourself. Quit waiting to get picked; quit waiting for someone to give you permission; quit waiting for someone to say you are officially qualified and pick yourself. It doesn’t mean you have to be an entrepreneur or a freelancer, but it does mean you stand up and Read more about Quit waiting to be picked…[…]
Art Williams is my hero. He said “Just Do It” before Nike had their slogan, before Michael Jordan said it on TV, and definitely before Shia LaBeouf made his little motivational video. It was at a National Religious Broadcasters organization conference in 1987 where Art Williams was a guest speaker. He was asked to talk Read more about Just Do It – Speech by Art Williams – Full Transcript[…]
“The most effective way to do it, is to do it.” – Amelia Earhart Today: Just do it. What are you waiting for? Happy Friday! – Joel Chasing the sun last night!
Happy “Whens” Day! I’ve got 3 questions for you today… – When are you going to start that project you’ve been putting off? – When are you gonna tell that person how you feel? – When are you going to make that change you’ve been wanting in your life? Perhaps today is a good day. Read more about Happy Whens Day[…]
Yesterday I was looking through my “someday-maybe list”. It’s a running list of all the things I want to do or try some day, maybe. Wild life dreams. I started the list about a year ago, and just came to a sad realization… I haven’t actually done any of it yet. Haven’t even started one Read more about One day, or Day One?[…]
Most humans have a tendency to wait until the mood strikes them before taking action. We think things like, “I don’t feel inspired right now, maybe I’ll just do xyz later”. Or, “I’m not very motivated today, better start my project tomorrow when I’ve got energy.” But the truth is: Moods follow actions. Not the other way Read more about Mood follows action[…]
I’m tired It’s too cold Just 1 more hour It can wait I don’t want to Don’t be a baby… Get up, get going!!! Your dreams aren’t gonna fulfill themselves. Let’s not let our own excuses hold us back or delay our progress! It’s a new year. A year of action! Start already! 🙂 My Read more about Excuses excuses…[…]
“There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” – Nelson Mandela Nelson is a smart guy. Today, he wants you to: – Think bigger – Try harder Because you’re more capable than you think you are Read more about If you can dream it –> you can do it.[…]
1) If you don’t go after what you want, chances are you’ll never get it. Today’s a great day to GO for it! 2) If you don’t ask, the answer will always be no. Today’s a great day to ASK for stuff! 3) If you don’t take any steps forward, you’ll always be stuck in Read more about It’s GO time[…]
Monday’s can be tough. But let me remind you that you’ve survived 100% of the Mondays you have lived so far in life. That’s a great track record! And today will be no different. It might be hard. It might be uncomfortable… But you will get through it. You always do. Make it a great Read more about Your Monday Survival Track Record[…]
On Wednesday I went surfing, I was out there with about 50 other people. But, out of those 50 dudes, only 5-10 were actually catching all the waves. The other 40 guys were all missing out. Why?… They were either sitting in the wrong spot, too lazy to paddle for waves, too scared they were Read more about Where there’s a will, there’s a wave[…]
“No. You can’t do that.” As a child, you hear this saying a lot. Adults tell you what you can and can’t do. And, rightfully so. My parents told me NO a lot and stopped me from making some really bad decisions as a kid! But now that I’m a self sufficient adult I’m Read more about Why not?[…]
Earlier this week I delivered an online presentation. I usually shy away from public speaking. It’s scary and nerve wracking, and involves a lot of preparation and practice… But I committed to doing this one anyway, because I believe: Doing hard and scary things in life builds a stronger and more resilient person. After the Read more about Presentation about writing[…]
EXPECT great things today. ATTEMPT great things today. It’s up to YOU to make great things happen for yourself. Get out there and DO IT. If you’re new to this list, please note: I write messages like this mostly because I need to hear them myself. I’m not trying to preach or tell others what Read more about Today’s Affirmation[…]
Over the holidays I was talking with a good friend about plans and goals for 2020. I told her I should probably find a job this year, should work out more, should drink less, etc.. My friend cut me off mid sentence and said: “Joel, don’t ‘should’ on yourself. Either do something, or don’t do Read more about Don’t “should” on yourself[…]
Fears are educated into us. And if we wish, can be educated out of us. You get to decide what to be scared of and what not to in life. What are you so afraid of? What’s the worst that could happen? Just DO IT. Don’t be a wimp today!
I was out surfing yesterday. The weather was perfect, waves were great, and I even saw some baby dolphins jumping around nearby! I was loving life. But as I swam past a couple other guys, I overheard them talking… They were complaining that the water was too cold, the tide was too low, and they Read more about Why are you in the water?[…]
While surfing yesterday I noticed everyone was divided into 2 groups out in the water. The good surfers were way out at the deepest break, competing for the better waves. And the newer/beginner surfers all sat in a pack much closer to shore and caught the leftovers. I’m experienced enough to surf in either spot, Read more about Who are you surfing with?[…]