“It’s the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.” ~John Wooden
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT | JIM ROHN
Challenge
Take TEN minutes to read a book. If you already read daily, take TEN more minutes than usual and take notes on anything that you read that you think you should share with someone.
Journal: In TWO sentences or less, write down any significant accomplishments you’ve made in the past SIX weeks.
Are you a reader? What type of books do you read? Please share in the comments.
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“Humanity is acquiring all the right technology for all the wrong reasons.” ~R. Buckminster Fuller
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Can We Auto-Correct Humanity?
Challenge
Reach out to an old friend and remind them of a fun time you had together.
Journal Reminder: Always write the date & try to document at least one current event that stands out in your mind
Journal: In TWO sentences or less, write what you would like to become in the next FIVE years.
Have you witnessed any gracious act of humanity or random act of kindness? Please share in the comments.
PLEASE BE AWARE: We welcome short, brief comments! If you have a lot to say, by all means, share that with us but if a few words get your message across, please do so.
“No one ever made a difference by being like everyone else.” ~P.T. Barnum
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STAND OUT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PylcUjSRNYQ
Challenge
Journal Reminder: Always write the date & try to document at least one current event that stands out in your mind
Journal: In TWO sentences or less, what makes you stand out?
Would you rather fit in or stand out? Both could be good but which do you choose and why? Please share in the comments.
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“The price of greatness is responsibility.” ~Winston Churchill
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The Cost of Greatness
Challenge
Yesterday we started the Journal Challenge. Are you with me on this? Have you started? If not, why? Please let me know in the comments.
Journal Reminder: Always write the date & try to document at least one current event that stands out in your mind
Journal: In TWO sentences or less, write what is distracting you or giving you difficulty.
Can you set an expectation that ‘difficult’ is a normal part of your journey to greatness? Can you dedicate and drive yourself to do the little things no one else wants to do? Please share your insights in the comments.
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“He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.” ~Friedrich Nietzsche
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STOP WASTING TIME
Challenge
We are starting the Journal Challenge today. If you don’t already have a journal, get a notebook or create a digital document.
Journal: Always write the date & try to document at least one current event that stands out in your mind [i.e. “WNBA Draft”, “R.I.P. Adam Toledo”, “Chilly at 55 Degrees”]
Journal: In TWO sentences or less, write down what you believe is your purpose in life. If you have trouble being clear, start with what makes you feel significant.
How intentional are your daily actions? What is ONE thing that you do often that is tied to your purpose in life? Please share in the comments.
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“One person with passion is better than forty people merely interested.” ~E. M. Forster
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PASSION
Challenge
This is PART TWO of the selfie accountability challenge! A week ago, you were challenged to “Imagine yourself seven days from now & make a video encouraging for that version of yourself (your next Wednesday the 14th self).” TODAY, you need to watch that video and see what your week-old self had to say. Was there anything valuable that you can take away from this exercise? Please share in the comments.
If you didn’t make the video a week ago, go back to PART ONE of the challenge and follow the instructions.
Are you journaling daily? Weekly? If so, do you suggest it? If not, why not? Please share your insights in the comments below.
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Never stop learning because life never stops teaching.
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Never Stop Learning
Challenge
A lot of times, we can neglect things that are right in front of us. What do you value to learn that hasn’t been a priority or has just been on the back burner? Or, is there a new, different or changing area of something that you already know that would benefit you to learn? Please share in the comments.
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“He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else.” Benjamin Franklin
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No More Excuses
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPXsNR1MLWg
Challenge
It’s time for a physical challenge: Jumping Jacks for a minute or Walk a Mile. AFTER YOU DO IT, please tell me what you chose in the comments.
What is the most common excuse you have made for yourself and how could you flip that to empower yourself instead? Please share your insights in the comments.
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“The greatest gift you can give to those you love is to live your life to your full potential thereby showing them how to do the same.” ~Hal Elrod
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Thought
I think this is a great quote! My interpretation of it is in three parts.
GRATITUDE
First, the gratitude for life and your loved ones is reciprocated through living and how you decide to live. You never know if the opportunities you have will always be there or how long your life will be so you should take advantage by doing your best and making the most out of living.
JOURNEY
Secondly, we can get a lot of results but the journey can also be very fulfilling. What I mean is, living your life in a way that you can create special experiences moment-to-moment can really make living at your best worth it, regardless of the final outcomes, but based on your steady inputs. With that said, you’ll probably produce great results anyhow.
EXAMPLE
Lastly, wouldn’t it be great to know that you set an example for others and they made amazing experiences out of their lives based on how they saw you do it first? The ripple effect could be tremendous if they continue to be the example for others to follow. And it all starts with you and the choices you make to live at your best. Think about it for a second, it’s a complete win-win and all it costs is for you to do your best with what you have. I’m not saying that you’re not already trying to live at your best but just to be more intentional about it. Totally worth it!
Challenge
Today at 3 p.m. will be our first meet-up. I’m looking forward to you guys meeting and for us to share some ideas and see what we come up with. I know some of you aren’t available for this one but there will be more so don’t sweat it. If you are planning to join us, send me a text message and I’ll reply with the zoom link. This will be fun!
I’ve been sharing these messages daily since December 12th of last year – almost four months now. I’m not sure when you joined the tribe but I hope you’ve taken a look at some messages from the past. I’m curious to know, which message, in the recent past, has been most meaningful to you? Please share in the comments.
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