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Examine Our Lives With Gratitude

8/7/2019

Another amazing event that we had this past weekend that came with more life lessons that made a big impact on me. We went to a fantastic wedding - BIG SHOUT OUT to Kelsey & Cody!! Amazing time with so many awesome people. There were so many of my former students there in attendance - besides the bride & groom being former students too. It reminded me as to how much gratitude I have for these "kids" - I guess they will always be my kids eventhough they are all playing the adult game of life & playing it really well. So many of my former students inspire me with not only what they are doing now with their lives, but they also inspired me when they were in high school too. So many valuable conversations that I had with them throughout their years in school. Many times I got so much positive feedback and encouragement from them, that there was a distinct difference they made in my life.

Combined with some items from Brian Buffini's book again - "The Emigrant Edge", all about gratitude. It should be a core value of our lives as it affects really all that we do. I felt so much gratitude at this weeding. Not only for all the great people around, but mostly because I was with my wife! Going to a wedding in which there are great people, great food & drink, fantastic music, a lot of room to walk around, along with watching my wife enjoy herself so much. I'm blessed with so much gratitude having her in my life - for almost 30 years of marriage.

Another BIG SHOUT OUT to Dr. Jeff Lip and his latest guest, Denyse from Canada. I think it was his best show that he has evver done - please check that out (and all of his shows) at www.jefflip.com I hope that after you listen to this show - that you take a more examined look at your life. These two are just a small part of so many great relationships that I have in my life. They make such a difference for me in my life.

Check out that person in the mirror a little more often and ask yourself - "how are things going?". Then work whatever your answers are. I know I'm trying to do this everyday. It's all part of doing your life's "homework." Reach out and let me know how your homework is going?

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Quote of the Week - September 2, 2013

9/2/2013

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“People rarely succeed unless they have fun in what they are doing.” – Dale Carnegie

This is one of those things that I think most people always are looking for in their lives - finding something to have fun with, be passionate about - and be lucky enough to be doing it for a living. Success comes in so many different forms, but the foundation comes from this statement from Mr. Carnegie, is one of the many things that the sooner we understand it, the better off we are.

For me, teaching is fun. Working with my students, getting to know them, making a difference with them, helping them see the many possibilities for them and their futures; that's what it's all about. But now since I've been in education for 24 years, I am looking to make some changes to find other things that will challenge me, make me a better person, help me grow and help me to do more in this limited lifetime that we all get. No, I'm not leaving the classroom. Yet. I do see some different things for me on the horizon - teaching & coaching will always be part of who I am, what I'm about and what I do. Since I'm still enjoying these things, I know that I am going to continue doing them. I also know that there are other things out there, dreams that I have had and not yet done much about. It's time.

What is it for you? For the adults out there, do you have fun and enjoy what you spend most of your time doing? Take a few moments to do some homework for yourself - and stop and think about how your life is going, what direction you are going, what are those things inside of you that fire you up? We all have dreams and ideas of what we would love to do - why not start to try and make some of those things happen? What could you have fun at and still make a living? Or, do you have enough spare time to do those things in your life, that help make it worthwhile to keep doing what you are doing?

Another main point here - life is way too short to do things you hate all the time. It does us no good at all. The stress and worry alone affects everything in our lives. Our health, our relationships with others, our attitudes, etc. For the younger people out there - great lessons here. I tell my students all the time. Find things that fire you up. Find things that when you wake up in the morning, you can't wait to get started on. While you are young and in high school (or even before high school), read, talk to people, have your minds open to the many possibilities that are out there; and start identifying things that you enjoy and see how you can get paid to do them.

I am always interested in feedback - but this one would be unique to hear some thoughts and ideas on both sides. Do you have dreams that you are going after? Or, do you have dreams and you have felt that there is no use even trying anymore for them. (remember the discussion points on the grave yard being the most valuable pieces of real estate in the world) Those that hate your job, what do you hate about it? What would you change to make it better? Let me know - I enjoy learning from others, getting help from others and helping others too!

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Examine Our Lives With Gratitude

Quote of the Week - September 2, 2013

Coach John Daly

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