Found a great post from Kevin DeShazo (@KevinDeShazo) and he shared this great thought from the incredible Jim Rohn and it’s all about nudging ourselves in the right direction. It reminds us about having determination and discipline so that we can change for the better, instead of wishing or hoping that hard things will get easier. Powerful stuff t…

This was one that hit my heart and emotions hard and I for sure wanted to share it with you. It’s all about gratitude and this gave me a new way to connect with the fact that I need to have this every single day! Inky Johnson (@inkyjohnson) There are so many powerful reasons to have gratitude in our lives, especially if we can have it every day. Th…

This comes from a wonderful group that I’m blessed to be a part of with Ben Newman. He’s the host of his “Burn Podcast” along with running things with the “Mental Toughness Academy”, along with so many other things that he has going for himself. He shares some thoughts about… “The FIRE 🔥LEGACY will be determined by how YOU embrace challenge and adv…

Saw this great thought from “TeacherGoals” (@teachergoals) and I know it’s totally true because I have lived both sides of this. The post said “You often feel tired, not because you’ve done too much, but because you’ve done too little of what sparks a light in you.” WOW… how true is this??? It’s right on target. I know I need to (and have been doin…

I found another thought-provoking & heart-connecting post, this one from Gratitude HQ (@gratefuledu64). It helps to remind all of us that we can be “that one” for so many people, moments, ourselves and things in our lives. One of the powerful items on this list reminds us about the simple act of smiling and how it can connect with others. I’m tryin…

“The Power of Positivity” came out with another great post that connected with me & as always, I hope it connects with you too. It said - “ There is always, always, always something to be thankful for.” In today’s world, I think it’s vitally important to make sure we connect with this every day. I think it helps to ground us and allows us to see th…

It’s a Monday, which means I always look forward to a post / podcast from John O’Leary. Today didn't disappoint. Find out for yourself HERE, as to what an awesome connection John makes to a powerful quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson - “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” I’ve …

I found this post from “Power of Positivity” that powerfully said, “Always end the day with a positive thought. No matter how hard things were, tomorrow is a fresh opportunity to make it better.” It’s a reminder for me of what I always try to do, but there are some days I am more successful doing this than others. In today’s world I think it’s cruc…

Found a new connection for some great lessons that can help all of us in everyday life. Gratitude HQ (@gratefuledu64) where they promote “Supporting gratitude & kindness as a way of life.” Each of these items are things we all can do, wherever we are in life, in order to make little changes that sure do add up all throughout our little spots in the…

Jon Gordon (@jongordon11) comes through again with this great reminder, a fantastic lesson in three easy to see pieces. A few little thoughts about having more Fun, Faith, and being Fearless in our lives. Good stuff that all of us can take with us, wherever we go. I know I needed this for sure - hope it helps you too. Thanks for listening. Please t…

I saw this post from Coach The Coaches (@WinningCoaches) and it was all about “Improvise. Adapt. Overcome.” ~ via @CoachBru It was a pencil that was broken in half. Then the one half was sharpened at both ends. The other half of the original pencil was sharpened at the broken end. So now there were 3 writing points and one still had the eraser to f…

Found an amazing clip on Twitter / X and Instagram, from @damonwest7 - check it out HERE. I saw this clip earlier this morning and then there were a couple of moments before 10 a.m., where I needed to re-connect to the advice from this clip. Amazing stuff when you get info that you find you needed soon after you saw it. I needed to be reminded abou…

One of the many reasons I enjoy Mondays when they come around is that I get to listen to another new episode of John O’Leary’s podcast & today’s was great as usual. Listen to it HERE. Guiding others to the water in the desert is something that we would all need if we were in a desert for sure. This story is amazing from the standpoint of what it me…

Saw a great / simple / powerful reminder that was posted from @bechampionminded that gets us to think - “The Goal is simple: Be better than you were yesterday.” There are so many things that I think about with this - more and more over the last few years. It’s something that I look to do multiple times a day -within each of the moments that I catch…

Found this great thought from TeacherGoals (@teachergoals) and it all reminds us about when we stay positive, it doesn’t mean that we have to be happy all the time and that we ignore tough moments as if they were not there. I think positive people have a good grasp on reality, it’s just that we know better times are coming. We try to find better wa…

Found another great source of some awesome things to think about. Motivational Quotes (@motivational) shares some inspirational items for us to connect to and this one was a good one for sure. It reminds us that we need to let go of things from our past, especially the crappy stuff. Louise Smith shares a powerful way of reminding us that we can go …

Discovered another great post shared by Coach AJ Mental Fitness (@coachajkings) where he reminded us about one of the many things that Coach John Wooden taught us all. John Wooden said, "Champions never complain, they are too busy getting better." He also reminds us that the only thing complaining changes is your attitude because when you complain,…

A former big leaguer comes through with some important life lessons. Sean Casey (@TheMayorsOffice) - a former Detroit Tiger by the way and host of “The Mayor’s Office” podcast, brought up some things that caught my eye and I wanted to share them with you too. He brings up the important fact that we all have to deal with failure in life - since life…

I came across a great post from Dr. Brad Johnson (@DrBradJohnson) all about a powerful reminder, “your purpose is greater than your struggle.” It got me thinking that there are plenty of struggles in life for all humans and there will be plenty of them as we go about chasing after our dreams and goals. Finding out our purpose / calling in life, is …

Saw & heard a couple of things that got me going about the fear and doubt that I have had (in bits and pieces) all throughout my life. I’ve dealt with it in those bits and pieces all throughout life for sure, but looking back from today and all the years before - I’m still noticing how much energy it’s draining me of. I’m wondering what you may thi…

Found another great post from Mindful Maven (@mindfulmaven_) and it helps us to remind ourselves to not compare ourselves to others. “There is no comparison between the sun and moon. They shine when it’s their time.” We all have times where we can shine and the biggest thing is we have a very major say in when that time is. Thanks for listening. Pl…

Always enjoy connecting with my buddy Coach Rich Popp (@Coach4254). His message in this post is a powerful reminder - as always, I needed to see this, before I saw it: “Our response to adversity will move us through or hold us back. Respond accordingly. Peace.” I know I need to look at the many opportunities to have it help move me forward and not …

Jon Gordon (@jongordon11) put out a great post that reminds us to do a bit more than settle for mediocrity. I know I have to follow through on the things that I say I’m going to do, but also to keep striving to be better. Things like this that are out there for all of us to connect with. Thanks for listening. Please take a few moments to subscribe …

Saw an awesome post from Reads with Ravi (@readswithravi) where there is a different mindset on 8 pieces to the 80/20 rule. This hit me for the fact that I think if we all work on the 80% part for each of these, life will be better for sure. Check this one out and let me know your thoughts. Thanks for listening. Please take a few moments to subscri…

In my daily readings, one of the items comes from Andy Andrews and his book “The Traveler’s Gift”. This from the Monday reading for me and it’s the first lesson of Success - “The Buck Stops Here”, with President Truman. There is the reminder that all humans have challenges and difficulties during their time on earth. The question of “why me?” shoul…

I found these 3 great lessons that really transfer into everyday life, and it’s something that all of us can connect with - not just in sports or being a multi-million dollar business owner. Key is to continue working on ourselves, finding things to spend our lives chasing / building that we have a passion for (a burn for), along with working on el…

Saw a fabulous reminder from Motivational Quotes (@motivational) that we can start over any time we want and that we should not be afraid to do it. I’m realizing so much lately, that time is flying by and I can’t keep putting things off. Things that I have been wanting to do, talking about doing, thinking about doing, etc. The time is now. Each and…

Got a reminder last weekend, in fact many reminders about how good life is. Then I saw this post from Real Marsha Wright (@marshawright) which reminded me even more. The little things that I take for granted most of the time (clothes to wear, roof over my head, etc.) that so many people throughout the world don’t have, got me thinking about other t…

Looking around for good stuff as always, and I came across this post from Kevin DeShazo (@KevinDeShazo) who brings up these connections of these things that we are totally capable of doing. He says: “You can get stronger or weaker. You can get better or worse. You can grow or be stagnant. You can move forward or retreat. You can be healthy or unhea…

Found a super short, 5 word powerful reminder for all of us. It comes from Mindful Maven (@mindfulmaven_) and it simply says, “focus on improving, not proving.” I think too many people today want to and need to “prove” to others something, instead of realizing everything they should look to do is to concentrate on improving themselves. When we focu…

Found this post that went right to my heart as what I want to go after having in my life - these 6 luxuries in life are time, health, a quiet mind, slow mornings, ability to travel, and a house full of love. It got me thinking about a few connections to each of these and how I want to create each of these in my life a bit more. Thanks for listening…

Saw this post and not only did it make perfect sense to me, but I also needed to see this advice too! Now the key is for me to implement it into my life. The Winning Difference (@thewinningdiff1) - "To be successful at anything, the truth is, you don't have to be special. You just have to be what most people aren't: consistent, determined, and will…

I stumbled upon another great quote that got me thinking. I found it from Bob Starkey (@CoachBobStarkey). It’s a quote from Chuck Page: “A single leaf working alone provides no shade.” I take that as each of us is like a leaf and we need to work together to provide “shade” (help, encouragement, support, love, etc.) I have a few more thoughts too ab…

Saw a powerful post from Holly Mattson (@Holly_Mattson1) “What we give attention to, we give power to. Be selective.” It reminded me of what Sam Crowley has said for awhile, “where focus goes, energy flows.” It’s something that I’ve been connecting with more and something that I’ve been trying to get better at - FOCUSING on things that help me get …

Just got into a group with Ben Newman - host of the “The Burn Podcast”, so many powerful episodes for you to check out. His coaching group that he just started (for free) is something I just connected with too. Find more info here: The Mental Toughness Academy. This group is something that has some inspiring topics for helping me to focus on and to…

I found a great post that got me chewing on some thoughts - this is from Philosophy Call | Modern Stoic (@Philosophy_Call) and it’s all about our Daily Routine and it’s from John Maxwell, who is someone for sure that you want to connect with. He reminds us that we will never change our lives until we look deeply at our daily routines. I found a lot…

This might be the most obvious quote that we can all understand, from Self-Care Canvas (@selfcarecanvas), “People have a lot to say about lives they’ve never lived.” In today’s world of division, anger and hatred - we all have a choice as to what we “speak” about into the world. I know what I want to choose to put out there. How about you? Thanks f…

Saw another great post from Coach AJ - Mental Fitness (@coachajkings) on a few points that he shared from Coach Luke Fickell and some important life lessons he learned while he was head football coach at Ohio State. So many reminders lately of both of these points from things that I’ve seen lately - be our authentic selves along with learning from …

Awesome new connection I found to picking up some good lessons. This one comes from Coach Lewis Caralla (@LewisCaralla) and he reminds all of us that “Once will never be enough.” So many things in life that we do, especially those things that are connected to goals, projects, relationships, building our lives, etc., are not just done one time. Grea…

Damon West is doing some teaching… as he did when he and Jon Gordon wrote “The Coffee Bean” book - a great read by the way! Damon reminds us “Coffee beans only control their “controllables”. Focusing on what you can control versus what you cannot control puts the power back inside of you.” I needed this reminder (as I do with all the things I share…

I’ve been reading my “Arete” book, by Brian Johnson and it’s full of HUGE lessons for helping me to become the person that I know I can be and I want to be. This lesson reminds us that life is supposed to be hard. It’s never going to be easy and without challenges. The great “human connection” as I like to call it, and it reminds us that EVERY SING…

If it’s Tuesday, it must mean that a new Mitch Albom “Tuesday People” podcast came out and I’m not even done listening to it, but it inspired me for today’s show. Listen to “The Moments That Change Everything” and hopefully you will get inspired with what is shared on this episode from Mitch and his good friend & producer of the show, Lisa Goich. M…

Found a great post from a new source - 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐨𝐦 (@RealmofWisdom_) shared a few thoughts about “hard” choices. So many things are hard / difficult / challenging, etc. These thoughts start out with the reminder that Marriage is hard. Divorce is hard. It comes down to life is hard and it’s up to us to choose which of the “hard” things in li…

Alan Stein Jr., throwing out a bigtime tip for all of us - especially me today!! He shared "You can’t have a good day with a bad attitude!" Look this guy up and follow him - (@AlanSteinJr). I found myself having a crappy attitude earlier today and I was beginning to let it create a crappy day for me. Well, at least for now, I'm not letting that hap…

A good old post came up about what discipline is and it all has to do with a voice that each of us has. Someone new that I just started following - Psyche Wizard (@PsycheWizard) The key is to listen to that voice - but then it would involve some action behind listening to it too. This is a great mindset to let yourself connect with. Thanks for list…

I’ve been going to Physical Therapy lately - all from my recent surgery & it’s been a tough go, but I’m realizing a few things. First - I’ve come a long way from where I was before the surgery. I’m older now (of course) and there are things that used to come easy to me, but now I need to focus and work harder at. I also was able to have a new “view…

Good stuff here from Todd Whitaker (@ToddWhitaker) where he mentions about opening new doors. He shares a great reminder for all of us to take with us - “old ways won’t open up new doors.” It got me thinking about the old adage that if I keep doing things the same way all the time and I expect a different result, that’s really a pathway leading tow…

Saw this post and again, it caught my eye. Looking at this statement, reminds me that I go out of my way to find things like this. I think it’s part of what being a lifelong learner is all about. I found this post from a Steve Collins (@TeachHoopsBBall) and he said: “The Secret Ingredient to a Winning Attitude: 1.) Humility - be teachable at every …

I saw this post that caught my eye as not only it had a great & simple thought, but the artwork that went with it was awesome!! It’s from Mindful Maven - (@mindfulmaven_) and it simply says “good or bad, you will get what you give.” The artwork is a picture of someone throwing a boomerang. Easy to understand and much more important to implement int…

I stumbled across Alan Stein Jr.’s newsletter HERE - and he had a post there about something we hear about all the time… The Process. He reminds us that for what we want in life, it’s all about “… the mindsets, habits, routines, discipline, approach, outlook, and ACTION STEPS that matter most.” Those are things that we control and have a say in for…