My Divided Mind

Everyday I awake to see a fresh day ahead of me. Who knows what will actually transpire. We only know what we have in mind to do or to accomplish for that day.

In many cases we "balance" a busy life style. Success or survival both have their challenges that we need to keep on top of. Our lives are in such delicate balance that we may not even realize how fragile our daily walk actually is. It is like trying to keep the spinning plates spinning on top of a pole only we don't have just one or two to deal with, we have created 6 or 7!

This past year my family and I have endured drastic changes that statistically are rated amongst the highest forms of stress in an everyday life.

Yes, we embarked upon the Everyday vision, we have moved, we are selling a property and with the expenses included make for interesting dinner conversation. We are preparing a teenager for high school and a young tween for Jr.high. We are clearing away old situations and relationships that have created an uncertainty for us. Yes, we are in fact crazy, but I am happy to report that this new year things have settled down somewhat.

A divided mind is a nasty thing to have to carry around with you. It will constantly nag at you to find closure for those outstanding issues and situations that you may have pushed under the rug. I have learned through personal experience that carrying too much unresolved or uncertain issues creates a great lack of focus when planning out successful business or personal accomplishment.

If you are in a situation like we were, your quest is to establish closure before launching into something that requires a tremendous amount of energy. It is like a house that is constantly seeping heat out of old doors and window cracks. There are times in life when a renovation is absolutely needed before proper efficiency can be achieved.

Success is Together!

James

Living in the Light

In the light of recent tragic events, I felt it impressed in my spirit to send out our deepest condolences for those lost, and sympathies to those who are suffering through tragedy.

I would like to recognize the many who rally to the call when tragedy strikes. Those who sacrifice time, energy, and personal resources to provide relief and rescue to those who have fallen.

Living a life in the light is about having no fear of the future. Even though there may be circumstances in your way that seem to prevent your progress, there are moments when we have to appreciate that serendipity or a divine will has stepped in to save us from certain results that would otherwise occur if we continued along unchecked.

Living in the light is about clearing of our conscience to be able to gain clarity and discernment in the world around us. We can see the world for what it is and do something out of a deep well of care and intelligence that will have a meaningful effect to others around us.

We as individuals cause a ripple effect.  As we collaborate as a community we bring a tsunami of good will because we see beyond our own need into the needs of others.

Whether we are an aid worker, a civil servant, an entrepreneur, artist, or professional, we are still all in this together regardless of what our "status" is.

Success is Remaining Together.

James

Finding A Dream Team

Good morning!

It has been said on a number of occasions from a number of sources that "You can't do it alone." when it comes to working through your vision for business or achievement. We believe it takes many hands to make light work.

What would be the compelling reason for others to join into your vision in a meaningful way where they provide added momentum and energy with their contributions? What are the limiting factors that are unsaid or features within your vision that have not yet been properly articulated? What are they not saying when it comes to why a person will or will not become a part of this vision you carry?

I have met many who carry such visions who express the same thing. It seems people are waiting for success to happen before they decide to wade in. What else do you think they are waiting for?

On a positive note, in many cases the vision we carry is not yet fully developed and there is still more work we need to do to get it to a functioning reality. The vision may make perfect sense to us personally but there needs to be a concentrated effort to bring to a place where it is easily translated to something more tangible and digestible by others around you.

Taking the time and effort to work it through is vital to the growth of any life vision for business or for achievement. It may be a frustrating process but in the end it will increase the chances of a long lasting commitment in others.

People may seem to be waiting for a free ride or maybe...just maybe they want to join but just don't fully understand what they are in for with this new dish set before them to taste.

Success is Together!

James

Today

Today I awoke to the sound of routine.
Today I was able to enjoy my family during that time of safety and preparation.
Today is a day I decided to be productive.

Today I made contact with Him who guides me.
Today I look forward to the fantastic results of work well done.
Today is the day I have decided to keep facing forward.

Today you and I begin to walk this everyday life together.
Today is the day where either you or I will pick up the phone and make the effort to meet.
Today is a day of opportunity!

Today it will no longer be just me..today it will become "we".


Success is Together!

James

Is Your Cup Full or Empty?

Is your cup too full?
I have heard it said that it is hard to fill a cup which is already full. I can certainly agree with this coming from a training profession. People will often ask for input into their lives only to reveal that the key aspects which they are seeking perspective on have already been internally decided on and now they are simply wanting affirmation of said decision.

Or, a client will seek a perspective on an issue and even before a response is given, they have already come up with an excuse why your response is not valid or fully useful.

So, what do you want?? If you are seeking perspective or even advice then you must realize there is a gap which needs to be covered. Otherwise please keep doing what it is you are doing and see for yourself if your results are as good as you want them to be. Us care-givers in the meantime will be busy attending to others who will fully receive our support!

On the flip-side, is your cup empty?

I have had the pleasure of talking with many who "love to help people". My first desire is to help grow this within them. The inner need to help others is crucial for any healthy community. Unfortunately life can leave us with less on the inside to actually give if we have not taken the time to heal, fix, forgive, or push through whatever it is we need to look after.

There are some who have achieved this sense of wholeness which by the way is never a full deletion of the effects of a bad experience, it has simply been understood to the point of new usefulness for the sake of others.

Then there are those who have not yet reached this place of satisfaction over their inner need who will try to give from an empty cup so to speak.

With Everyday we believe there is a point when people can be brought to a place of powerful influence if they are willing to receive. To the level for which you are willing to receive, it is the level for which you will receive!!

Success is Together!

James

Doing Business in Your Birthday Suit

Hello everyone!

I believe its time to throw out artificial professionalism and create honest community for building business.
Yes, sometimes rising and setting the standard is important but only useful until the hand-shake is made.

I have met many who like to pose and strut showing how wonderful life is or how "successful" they are, but after 15 minutes with any one of these I soon find out the pain behind the mask. Kind of a "put-on" really.

Personal change is a necessary ingredient to finding professional success on any level. One will always be tied to the other. This short commentary is simply about becoming comfortable in your own skin.

We like you. Settle down and relax about being "the best". You are much more memorable when you are simply being yourself. If you don't know how..let me know.

Please remember..when you are comfortable in your own skin, the only thing you may want to put on is a clean pair of....


Success is Together!

James