All posts by Q James

WHAT THEY HAVE TO GAIN

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People resist change because they focus on what they have to give up instead of what they have to gain.

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It’s time to change.

I started the 1% by sharing positive messages with people and wanting to have conversations that build ideas and concepts instead of one-to-one dialog with individuals. I wanted to expand the reach of the messages to find like-minded people. What was created is 188 messages that hopefully enlighten, inspire, and inform.

I enjoy creating the messages and the challenges that came along with delivering daily. I really appreciate the participation from all of those who have contributed and I’m grateful for all of the feedback. I have learned a lot in the process but I have failed to achieve my goal. I am willing to work for it and I believe the work that has been done is teaching me that I still have to learn better ways of accomplishing my objective.

We have a good thing going and I believe it will get even better! I hope you focus on the good you got from this and, if you have missed any of the messages, I suggest you go back through the dates [started on December 12th, 2020]. It’s kind of sad that this version will not continue but I am excited about what is to come.

When I started creating these messages, from idea to delivery took hours and I have learned & improved, cutting the time down to 30 minutes. I have also developed some skills that I didn’t have before that I will now apply towards version 2.

I recognize that some people have a hard time committing to commenting at least every THREE days. What is interesting is that it has been an all-or-nothing type of thing which is sad. I also realize that there are people who come to the site, consume the message, read some comments but don’t feel compelled to leave a comment. I don’t understand that but I can accept it. Lastly, I really didn’t want a conversation with anyone’s “Instagram Self” – the polished version of you. I promise, I give you the authentic me and I only want the authentic you. I hope to improve the experience with what’s to come.

What now? The next chapter will be with a message delivered once per week. I’m excited about the changes and I hope it works for you. I’m open to collaborating on messages so if you have a contribution, please share it with me. Also, I think periodic meetups would be fun so we should do that as well.

Thank you for being a part of the 1% Tribe and for reading this far. I will end this so you can get on with your day as I’m sure you have a lot going on.. I hope to continually help you get 1% better every day!

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ADAPT

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  1. Thank you for growing with me. Also, Happy Father’s Day! Enjoy your family today.

PLEASE rate today’s message below. I want to bring you the best I can deliver and your rating helps me know what you value so please rate the message.

Thank you!

TO REACH OUT EAGERLY AND WITHOUT FEAR

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”The purpose of life is to live it, to taste the experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” ~Eleanor Roosevelt

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The Story of the Father and the Son

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  1. How is your experience with the 1%? Do you have any new ideas on how we can make our community grow? Please share in the comments.

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BUILD TOMORROW’S FUTURE

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Today’s habits build tomorrow’s future.

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Wake Up Right | Steve Harvey

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  1. Do you start your day with enthusiasm or do you gradually get yourself going? Please share in the comments.

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MAKES THE JOURNEY MORE DIFFICULT

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β€œBeing negative only makes the journey more difficult. You may be given a cactus, but you don’t have to sit on it.” ~Joyce Meyer

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The Power of Positivity

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  1. Encourage someone today! Tell them, with strong compassion, how capable they are and that they are tough enough to face adversity. Let them know you believe they can do it.
  2. Were you surprised by the video? Do you have any special techniques to overwhelm negative thoughts? Please share in the comments.

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FRIENDSHIP SET ON FIRE

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β€œLove is friendship set on fire.” ~Jeremy Taylor

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Love Liberates | Dr. Maya Angelou

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  1. Please share this message with one person.
  2. If you want love you should give love. Do you agree? Please share your thoughts in the comments.

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THE LIFE BEHIND YOU

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β€œThe life in front of you is far more important than the life behind you.” ~Joel Olsteen

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Buddhist Story on Letting Go

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  1. Do you have control over worrying? Are you held hostage by uncontrollable things? Please share in the comments.

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BECOME WHAT WE WANT

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β€œWe can not become what we want by remaining what we are.” ~Max Depree

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  1. Look through the messages in the last week and see if any of them put you in mind of a friend or family member. Do you think they would appreciate the message? If so, please share that message with them. [Also, encourage them to comment!]
  2. Have you experienced any part of the Cycle of Change? Please share in the comments.

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WHAT YOU WANT BECOMES THE SACRIFICE

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If you don’t sacrifice for what you want, what you want becomes the sacrifice.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Advice

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  1. Do you see the need for sacrifice or do you think that is just being dramatic? Is it challenging to manage your choices for things you really want or have you found a way to fit everything in? Please share in the comments.

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BETTER TO BE A BLESSING

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It’s good to be blessed. It’s better to be a blessing.

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Value Humanity and Time

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  1. In the smallest way, be a blessing to someone today.
  2. Do you believe people are naturally good or do you believe that they must be taught to be good? Please share in the comments.

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REFUSED TO BE REDUCED

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β€œI can be changed by what happens to me, but I refuse to be reduced by it.” ~Maya Angelou

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I Can’t Do It | Story

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  1. Are you more motivated to achieve success or avoid failure? Please share in the comments.

PLEASE rate today’s message below. I want to bring you the best I can deliver and your rating helps me know what you value so please rate the message.

Thank you!