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THE GREATEST GIFT

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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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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!

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  1. 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!
  2. 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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KNOW WHERE IT CAME FROM

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“You have to have humility. You have to be able to humble yourself and know what you got, know where it came from.” ~DMX

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Humility | Nelson Mandela

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  1. How do you relate to truth and honesty? Also, does humility affect your confidence? Please share your insights in the comments.

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JUST THANK YOU

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Thank you. Just thank you!

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Thank you for being a part of the Tribe! I’m grateful for your attention and contribution. Your insights help to shape ideas and, together, we form ways to make things a little bit better. Over time, that becomes significant so thank you for being faithful, diligent, and consistent. I’m honored that you consider my daily offerings.

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Say, “Thank You” | Denzel Washington

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  1. The other day, I mentioned, I am having a Meet Up that will be Sunday, 3 pm on Zoom. Will you join us? [If you wish to meet in person, text me]. Please share in the comments.

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PART OF SUCCESS

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Failure is not the opposite of success, it’s part of success.

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Failure Doesn’t Exist | Kobe Bryant

Rest In Peace Kobe & Gigi
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  1. I’m curious about your thoughts on failure. Do you agree with Kobe? Please share your insights in the comments.

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BRAVER THAN YOU BELIEVE

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“Always remember, you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ~Christopher Robin

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 This quote reminds me that we all have greatness within us.  Sometimes we choose to focus on things that don’t empower us or help us achieve our potential. It’s good to know that we have an abundance of ability that doesn’t get tapped out when we attempt to do things. We almost always have more that we are capable of doing than our first few attempts. We can tap into that internal resource by putting our attention in the right place. 

 Some people genuinely don’t know, so let me tell you. There’s so much more that you can do than you’ve ever done. There’s so much more that you can be than you’ve ever been. There’s so much further that you can go than you’ve ever gone. Don’t limit yourself –  don’t let you hold you back. 

The reason this is important to know because there is an amazing life waiting for you to live. As good as things are and as good as things have been, you’re only scratching the surface. There are times when life hits you with a hard blow that makes you want to just take it easy. But other than that, is it possible to enjoy yourself too much? To be too happy? To feel too good? I don’t think so.
Just keep this in mind: you are an incredible being and the more you can demonstrate that the more life is worth living…  because you’re really living. Just apply yourself. Put your back in to it! Put your heart in to it. Be curious about discovering your own greatness.

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  1. This is the selfie accountability challenge. Imagine yourself seven days from now & make a video encouraging for that version of yourself (your next Wednesday the 14th self). This is really weird but get to know yourself in a new way and have fun with it!
  2.  Is it possible to enjoy yourself too much, to be too happy, to feel too good? Please share your insights in the comments.

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POSSIBILITIES OF SUCCESS

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“Focus on the possibilities of success, not on the potential for failure.” ~Napoleon Hill

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What this means to me goes way beyond feeling optimistic or trying to be positive. This is about putting your mind on things that actually can produce great results. You can start testing things out with trial and error or it could take some research but when all is said and done, it’s better that you put your efforts into things that can produce than to worry about things that don’t.

Worrying does nothing good for your accomplishments. There are definitely things that you should be concerned about but you still need to make sure you control the controllables. In some instances, failure is a staircase that takes your success to higher levels. If that is the case, you still shouldn’t worry about it. Instead, use it for what it’s worth. A springboard for new accomplishments or at least good experience to improve future decisions.

You’re better off working on discovering what you can create and exploring creative ways to achieve your goals. It’s difficult enough trying to overcome obstacles and adversity. Use your mind as a resource to fuel your ambition. Everything won’t be successful but you will be significantly more successful when you concentrate on ways you can win.

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  1. Dance to one of your favorite songs today. Make sure you reminisce on the best times you’ve had in life and how that song connects you to good times.
  2. Are you a worrier? What do you tell yourself to minimize worrying about things you can’t control? Please share in the comments.

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FAITH TO MOVE MOUNTAINS

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The faith to move mountains begins with the patience to sift sand.

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Four Reasons to Cultivate Patience

  1. Patient people enjoy better mental health
  2. Patient people are better friends and neighbors
  3. Patience helps us achieve our goals
  4. Patience is linked to good health

SOURCE: Greater Good Magazine/ Berkley

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Patience | Big Sean

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  1. I did not complete my 25 sit ups yesterday so, if you also did not complete 25 sit ups, please do so today. If you did complete the 25 sit ups yesterday, Congratulations, Thank You and Hope you all had a Happy Easter!
  2. When thinking about the success in life that you want to achieve, do you see yourself becoming wealthy way beyond your needs? Is that excessive to you and you just see yourself modestly successful? Please share your insights in the comments.

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BRAVEST AND MOST IMPORTANT THING

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“Sometimes the bravest and most important thing you can do is just show up.” ~Brene Brown

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You never know how close you are.. NEVER give up on your dreams
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How to Persist, Be Patient and Succeed | Jordan Belfort

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  1. Get 25 SIT UPS today – it’s your choice to do them all at once or space them out over the course of the day but COMMIT to getting it done.
  2. I want to meet up next Sunday at 3pm for 30 minutes to an hour. It will be great to introduce you guys to each other and to discuss things we care about. Are you interested? What could we discuss? Please share your thoughts in the comments.

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MAGIC STARTS HAPPENING

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Self-confidence is a superpower. Once you start to believe in yourself, magic starts happening.

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GET OUT OF YOUR FEELINGS AND TAKE ACTION

I’ve noticed that individuals that lack confidence, usually talk about thoughts and feelings, while individuals that have an abundance of confidence, are usually focused on taking action.

This tells me that we need to let thoughts & feelings go and just get moving. It helps when we support our actions with enthusiasm. I believe that enthusiasm is the fuel of any successful task.

I’ve noticed that most successful people maintain a certain level of enthusiasm, no matter how go or bad things might get. When they are up, they are not through the roof and when they are down, they are not in deep sorrow. They don’t focus on the small stuff and they keep a fairly steady level of positive energy.

We can’t control how we feel but we can certainly control what we do about how we feel. Our thoughts, decisions and actions are all affected by our state of mind so we should control how we live instead of letting little things have power over us.

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3 tips to boost your confidence – TED-Ed

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  1. Please go back to the 7 Day Calmness Challenge [started last Saturday], read someone else’s entries and reply with a comment. If you have posted entries there, make sure to check back and see if you have comment you can respond to.
  2. What practical things do you do to boost your confidence? Do you have a Growth Mindset? Have you suffered from a Fixed Mindset? Please share in the comments.

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What THEY REALLY LACK

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“Many people think they lack motivation when what they really lack is clarity.” ~James Clear

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How to Follow Through With Your Goals

The punch line is clear: people who make a specific plan for when and where they will perform a new habit are more likely to follow through. Too many people try to change their habits without these basic details figured out. We tell ourselves, “I’m going to eat healthier” or “I’m going to write more,” but we never say when and where these habits are going to happen. We leave it up to chance and hope that we will “just remember to do it” or feel motivated at the right time. An implementation intention sweeps away foggy notions like “I want to work out more” or “I want to be more productive” or “I should vote” and transforms them into a concrete plan of action.

Many people think they lack motivation when what they really lack is clarity. It is not always obvious when and where to take action. Some people spend their entire lives waiting for the time to be right to make an improvement.

Once an implementation intention has been set, you don’t have to wait for inspiration to strike. Do I write a chapter today or not? Do I meditate this morning or at lunch? When the moment of action occurs, there is no need to make a decision. Simply follow your predetermined plan.

The simple way to apply this strategy to your habits is to fill out this sentence:

I will [BEHAVIOR] at [TIME] in [LOCATION].

  • I will meditate for one minute at 7 a.m. in my kitchen.
  • I will study Spanish for twenty minutes at 6 p.m. in my bedroom.
  • I will exercise for one hour at 5 p.m. in my local gym.
  • I will make my partner a cup of tea at 8 a.m. in the kitchen.

Give your habits a time and a space to live in the world. The goal is to make the time and location so obvious that, with enough repetition, you get an urge to do the right thing at the right time, even if you can’t say why.

Read more at: JamesClear.com

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Clarity | Eddie Pinero

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  1. Please go back to the 7 Day Calmness Challenge [started last Saturday] and complete the entry for the day. You should be able to hit the gear icon on your comment to add to it but, if not, please just reply to your last message.
  2. Write your own implementation intention as the following: “I will [BEHAVIOR] at [TIME] in [LOCATION].” Put this in a place where you can review it weekly.
  3. Is there anything you need clarity on that you may have overlooked for too long? Is there something that you have clarity on NOW that you took too long to consider? Please share in the comments below.

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