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What do you REALLY Want?

Do not sit around waiting for your ship to come in. If you want that ship, then swim out and get it. Stop waiting for it to come in. If you just sit and wait for it, somebody else will swim out to the ship you want and then you will just sit and complain about how lucky they were. I have discovered that the harder I work the luckier I become.
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How Lighting Barbie's Hair on Fire Changed My Life

I took one of my older sister’s Barbie dolls and a lighter and I walked into my mom and dad’s bedroom......
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Never Settle

Sometimes we become so satisfied with how good we are that we never reach our greatness.
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God Has A General Purpose For You

Today we will look at our general purpose. Not only does everyone have a specific purpose that is unique to each individual, we also have a general purpose as humans. This purpose is not unique to individuals. It is universal for all mankind.
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Fourth Roadblock: Irresponsibility; Blockbuster: Commitment to a Vision

We may think, “If I had their ability I would…” But what are you doing with the ability you do have? If you do not follow God’s purpose for your life, something very important may not happen.
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Third Roadblock : Fear; Blockbuster: Faith

I am a simple person and often times simple principles are what help me the most. So, if you feel these acronyms are too corny or cheesy to be helpful, then go ahead and roll your eyes, give a little smirk, and then....
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Go All Out!!!

A while back, Hardee’s had a tagline in their commercials, “If you’re gonna go, go all out!” One of those commercials pictures a grandmother with her grandson sitting on the front porch swing looking at a family photo album. With each page turn, the grandson asks, “Who is that?” and the grandmother tells stories about that particular family member. Eventually, they come to a page where the Grandmother gives a different answer.
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Who Do You Know and What Are You Reading? 2 Keys to a Successful Future

We are typically the average of the 10 people we spend the most time with. Tony Robbins says that every individual is a direct result of the expectations of their peer group.
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"I Sure Do Miss The Drugs Though" - Surviving Internal Struggles

Johnny Cash was having a meal with Bono (the lead singer for U2) and they both bowed their heads to pray. Johnny Cash prayed and thanked God for the food, friendships, forgiveness, and salvation. After the prayer Johnny Cash raised his head and said to Bono, “I sure do miss the drugs, though.”