A Few Things to Consider

 Happy Friday Friends!

I hope and trust this post finds you all having a great day as a glorious new day begins to dawn in my Sweet Home Alabama! :)

This week I simply want to share a few quotes, thoughts and ideas with you, let you think about them and do whatever you choose with them. You know, that is really the whole point behind "What Will Your Influence Be...?" It is the choices that we make in determining 1) what we will allow to be poured into our hearts, minds and spirits, which will influence our thoughts, attitudes and actions, and 2) how, and in what direction, we will influence others. That simple. 

So this morning I simply want to share some things I have come across in the past week that have caused me to pause, think and determine what I am going to do with them. I can choose to listen, learn and grow or I can choose to ignore it, go on doing my own thing and, either way, live with the outcomes of what I have chosen. And, we have to make those choices over and over again. Just had a conversation about that point this week; everyone is looking for the "silver bullet" in finding success in life, relationships, careers, etc. and the simple truth is, there is not a "silver bullet." Success, in any endeavor, is the result of intentional, consistent actions and efforts.

I hope you find some value and/or meaning in these. 

"In a world of advice, be an example." - Unknown

"Every day we have a choice. We can choose to be grateful and see the good in all that we have or we can let anger, fear, doubt, and insecurities rob us of our joy and the life we're meant to live. The choice is yours today." - Jon Gordon

"Too many people overvalue what they are not and undervalue what they are." - Malcolm Forbes

"And too many overvalue what they do and undervalue who they are." - Jason McNeal

"HOW TO BE A BETTER PERSON

Before you speak. LISTEN

Before you pass judgement. CARE

Before you criticize. WAIT

Before you write. THINK

Before you quit. TRY" - Lolly Daskal

"Assume the good and doubt the bad." - Unknown

"Grow through what you go through." - Unknown

"The one who falls and gets up is so much stronger than the one who never fell." - Unknown

"10 ways to succeed with zero talent:

1. Be On Time
2. Show Up & Do the Work
3. Give Your Best
4. Be Positively Contagious
5. Have an Attitude of Gratitude
6. Seek Solutions
7. Have Passion
8. Be Coachable
9. Do More Than What's Required
10. Believe in Yourself

I have probably already given us too much so I will stop there! :) Please remember, none of us can do everything at once. Wisdom and experience tells me that if one thing above has spoken to your heart, intentionally choose to think about it and apply it to your life. There will be successful moments and failing ones, good days and bad days...that is not only o.k., it is normal. Guess what? God willing, a new opportunity will dawn again the next morning and we will again get to choose! :)

Sweet Friends, let's enjoy this beautiful life journey we have the honor and privilege of living! Let's be intentional and let's relentlessly pursue our callings and use whatever gifts and talents we have been given to love, care for and serve others! :)

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, please cherish you precious families and please stay healthy and well! 

Kev