Live YOUR life

Hello Readers,

Do you like to watch movies? I know I do. I love to watch how different stories can be played out as if they are realistic in our imaginary world. Many of the movies are about people’s lives depicted from an actual story even though the movie itself maybe fictional. I find it interesting for the actors and actresses to do something that seems like some people do as a part of their regular routine which is pretend to play the role of someone else. Some people believe they have to get validation from another human to become the person they want. Actors and actresses study for years to “PLAY” the role of someone else and here is the kicker, they get paid very well to do so. Are you living someone else's dream and not getting paid for it? Are you in a “role” you don’t want to be in?  If even you are “getting paid” or in a role you don’t want to be in, I want you to STOP IT NOW!  Live YOUR life NOW! After three deaths in my family within 10 days of each other, I know for sure I am on the right track in my life. I urge you to reevaluate where you are going and decide to live your life NOW. 

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Permission... Do you need it?

Hello Readers,

I will never forget a demonstration I witnessed with an elephant being held to a teeny tiny steel rod in the ground. The elephant was trained to stay in the position he was in and he could only move in the direction his trainer told him to move. The strange thing I noticed was the elephant needed permission to move beyond where he was allowed. The even stranger thing was (yes I said stranger) was the elephant had the capacity and strength to pull the steel rod out the ground but did not. This story about the elephant reminds me of a quote I recently read by Harriet Tubman “I have freed hundreds of slaves; I would have freed more if they would have known they were slaves.” When I first read this quote I was stuck in my seat. I thought to myself how many people out there in the world are waiting for someone to lead and tell them it is okay to pursue their dreams? Are you one of those people? Are you waiting on permission? If you are, STOP IT! Go live your life. No one is coming to give you permission to be great, so just be great. Write the first paragraph to the book, write the first line to the song, take the first class to learn about a field you are interested in... JUST DO IT!

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Leadership Series Part 2: Vulnerability

Hello Readers,

Leadership Series Part 2

Vulnerability

The next leader I received some great tips from is Brene Brown. I had not heard much about Brene until the ATD Conference. I was simply mind blown at her bluntness to tell the world how she feels about being vulnerable. I love her creativity and drive to just “be.” Let’s see what Brene (who has the 5^th most watched TED talk) has to say about being vulnerable. Ponder on these powerful thoughts.

1. We are taught to “toughen up”, but why?

2. What is the story you are telling yourself right now? What are you telling yourself?

3. We love stories, we are wired for them. Our brains seek a story.

4. Courage is teachable and it needs to be spoken with emotion.

5. Vulnerability is not a weakness, it is the most accurate measure of courage (I love this!)

6.  Know exactly why you are being brave.

7. There are 7 elements of trust:

            a. Braving

            b. Boundaries

            c. Reliability

            d. Accountability

            e. Vault

            f. Integrity

            g. Non-Judgement

            h. Generosity

When I think of trust, I did not think about the depth of the word until I heard Brene's message. Trust involves having courage and having courage means being vulnerable. How can you be more vulnerable today? What areas in your life can you be more vulnerable?

To learn more about Brene Brown and her outstanding research check out her website here:

www.brenebrown.com

Your thoughts are welcome

MJW

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Celebration

Hello readers,

In honor of our 100^Th blog post, I want to share with you a story about celebration. Google defines celebration as the action of marking one's pleasure at an important event or occasion by engaging in enjoyable, social activity. I would like to simplify this definition by stating “to make one’s pleasure”. I have come to realize that celebrating does not have to be a huge and meaningful event. We just took our son and two of his friends with another couple on a cruise for his 18^th birthday. As I sat on the Lido Deck gazing at people from all over the country and of many different backgrounds dancing and having a “ball”, I noticed they all had one thing in common, they were all engaging in an enjoyable or social activity. No one seemed to have a care in the world, they were dancing, swimming, eating, playing table tennis and corn hole, and simply in celebration mode of being of vacation. Witnessing so much celebration made me stop and realize life is GRAND. I encourage you to find something that brings you pleasure. How many times have you celebrated something this year just because? Are you engaging in enjoyable and social activities? Get out and celebrate. You do not need a reason; the fact that you are reading this blog post is reason enough. Live life.

Your thoughts welcome…

MJW

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Comfort Zone

Hello Readers,

Happy February!

I have a question for you. What are you uncomfortable doing? Is it speaking in public, math, Excel, or showing a true talent you know you have? I read a quote that resonated with me which said “success begins right outside of your comfort zone”. So what does this mean for you and I? It means we need to do something we do not want to do in order to get to where we have not been. I am forcing myself to go to the gym 3 times a week and drink 5 bottles of water a day. This may sound easy for some, but for me it is a task indeed. I am also forcing myself to read more than just personal development books. I call it expanding my knowledge base. I may need this information one day so I will store it in my subconscious mind and let it sit until I need it again. What are you going to do to get out of your comfort zone? Do not lay on your death bed thinking “I wish”. I will never say that. What about you?

Your thoughts are welcome…

MJW

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