Lists

Happy Friday Friends!

I hope & trust this post finds you all having a great day as this glorious new day begins to dawn on the Texas Gulf Coast! 

This morning I want to share several lists with you. Unlike the "to do" lists that we so often deal with, these lists are not about doing. No, I am sharing these lists to encourage, empower and equip you to be...to be all that you were created to be! :)

This list was on the pietrafitness.com website.
DO YOU WANT TO FAST THIS LENT?
In the words of Pope Francis

• Fast from hurting words and say kind words.
• Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude.
• Fast from anger and be filled with patience.
• Fast from pessimism and be filled with hope.
• Fast from worries and have trust in God.
• Fast from complaints and contemplate simplicity.
• Fast from pressures and be prayerful.
• Fast from bitterness and fill your hearts with joy.
• Fast from selfishness and be compassionate to others.
• Fast from grudges and be reconciled.
• Fast from words and be silent so you can listen.

Jon Gordon shared this in a tweet:

2 Things To Do Today:

1. Worry less about what people think of you

2. Focus more on serving others and making a greater difference

*Sorry! Technically that one was a "to do" list! :)

Steve Maraboli said this:

"When a new day begins, dare to smile gratefully.

When there is darkness, dare to be the first to shine a light.

When there is injustice, dare to be the first to condemn it.

When something seems difficult, dare to do it anyway.

When life seems to beat you down, dare to fight back.

When there seems to be no hope, dare to find some.

When you're feeling tired, dare to keep going.

When times are tough, dare to be tougher.

When love hurts you, dare to love again.

When someone is hurting, dare to help them heal.

When another is lost, dare to help them find the way.

When a friend falls, dare to be the first to extend a hand.

When you cross paths with another, dare to make them smile.

When you feel great, dare to help someone else feel great too.

When the day has ended, dare to feel as you've done your best.

Dare to be the best you can -

At all times, Dare to be!"

Jerry Acuff tweeted this:

THE 5 FUNDAMENTALS OF SUCCESS:

1. Seek knowledge from those who've come before you

2. You must never stop learning

3. Expect and overcome failure

4. Everything you do produces a result, good or bad

5. Progress is a result of ACTION

Idowu Koyeniken said this: (More of a declaration than a list...wise to repeat often!) :)

"Today is a new day and it brings with it a new set of opportunities for me to act on.

I am attentive to the opportunities and I seize them as they arise.

I have full confidence in myself and my abilities.

I can do all things that I commit myself to.

No obstacle is too big or too difficult for me to handle because what lies inside me is greater than what lies ahead of me.

I am committed to improving myself and I am getting better daily.

I am not held back by regret or mistakes from the past. 

I am moving forward daily.

Absolutely nothing is impossible for me."

Lolly Daskal tweeted this:

WORDS TO ELIMINATE FROM YOUR VOCABULARY

I can't

I doubt

I won't

I don't think

I am afraid

I don't believe

It's impossible

This was posted on Facebook...don't know who said it.

SIMPLE FORMULA FOR LIVING

Live beneath your means.

Return everything you borrow.

Stop blaming other people.

Admit it when you make a mistake.

Give clothes not worn to charity.

Do something nice and try not to get caught.

Listen more; talk less.

Every day take a 30 min. walk.

Strive for excellence, not perfection.

Be on time. Don't make excuses.

Don't argue. Get organized.

Be kind to unkind people.

Let someone cut ahead of you in line.

Take time to be alone.

Cultivate good manners.

Be humble.

Realize and accept that life isn't fair.

Know when to keep your mouth shut.

Go an entire day without criticizing anyone.

Learn from the past. Plan for the future.

Live in the present.

Don't sweat the small stuff.

It's all small stuff.

Todd Gongwer tweeted this...not really a list but I love it! :)

Influence is a gift every one of us has been given.

Steward this gift wisely...for it is THE mark of the very best leaders!

Every Word

Every Attitude

Every Behavior

...MATTERS!

Todd Gongwer also tweeted this! Again, not really a list however I think it contains great wisdom!

Every WORD

Every ATTITUDE

Every BEHAVIOR

is a direct reflection of the heart of YOUR leadership.

No one "made" you say a word

No one "caused" your attitude

No one "forced" your behavior

YOU made a choice, and that choice always sends a message...what will it be today?#BeElite

Please don't hesitate to contact me if there is ever anything I can do for you or your family. I will always help you any way I can. You can reach me at kevin@whatwillyourinfluencebe.com.

Have a great day, a wonderful weekend and please, cherish your precious families!

Kev