(from “Befuddled? Live the Life You Choose!)

HOW DO WE SIMPLIFY?

Here are four steps that have helped me.

1. Slow Down

2. Declutter

3. Reduce Activity

4. Rest and Breathe

When we live and work together in unity, God can do amazing things!

We are truly Better Together.

We were created for community and unity.

In this chaotic and divided world we need to come together more than ever.

The division we see today only creates roadblocks to progress and success. We need to choose to come together.

Whether it is in business, family, or our friends and community, unity is the driving force.

Think Ahead.

What is your plan for today?

From Craig Groeschel’s Book, “Think Ahead,” here are 7 decisions you can make today for the God-Honoring life you want tomorrow. Here are all seven, and today we will cover the first four.

1. I will be ready

2. I will be devoted

3. I will be faithful

4. I will be an influencer

5. I will be generous

6. I will be consistent

7. I will be a finisher

Life is filled with choices.

When you’re up against the wall and you feel stuck... Choose what’s most important.

When you’re in an argument with your best friend or your spouse… Choose what’s most important.

When you get bad news, you feel like someone’s just knocked the wind out of you… Choose what’s most important.

When you have time to spend with your family and the ones you love… Choose what’s most important.

There is a battle going on in your mind.

You can change the direction of your life with your thoughts.

“Our lives are always moving in the direction of our strongest thoughts. What we think shapes who we are.” Craig Groeschel

Craig Groeschel is an amazing speaker on Leadership, Pastor of Life Church, and author of the book, “Winning the War in Your Mind.”

When it comes to you, what are you thinking about?

Are you filled with limiting beliefs and imposter syndrome?

Learn more about perspectives on cancer by getting volume one or two of this amazing book.

I was blessed to be one of the authors of volume two.

It is an amazing and inspiring group that I was blessed to be part of.

Although we have all been through a lot, it is our opportunity to share our “Perspectives on Cancer.” Special Thanks to my friend Tim Sohn and the other amazing co-authors. This book provides hope and inspiration, now matter what life brings your way.

Whether you have cancer or are going through other life trials, there is truly hope.

I am a firm believer that “God works all things for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28

There is good out there somewhere, you just have to find it… Choose a Good Perspective.

I encourage you to go to Amazon and get your copy today. I do not make a dime off the book, but am blessed to have had the opportunity to share my journey with you and so many others.

Joy is a choice.

You can live a joyful life, but you must intentionally choose it.

Even through your life struggles, when you are not happy, you can choose to live with Joy.

“I live a very joyful life, with a lot of laughter and good times.” - Kimberly Elise

Choosing joy ultimately brings smiles, laughter and happiness.

Laughter truly is the best medicine. Even if you have to make yourself laugh, it improves your health, attitude and brings joy to your soul.

Choose Hope!

“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” - Martin Luther King, Jr.

Struggles will come, but we can always choose hope!

It’s up to you. Simple as it may sound, you shape your own perspective everyday with the choices you make.

Even when it is tough, you can hang on. Through my cancer battle I have learned this, and I choose and practice it daily.

“When you’re at the end of your rope, tie a knot and hold on.” - Theodore Roosevelt

Do what it takes to hold on through the struggle, and know there is hope on the other side.

There are good plans for you.

Today is your chance to Live Life With All You’ve Got!

To dream big and take consistent, positive action.

“I've got a theory that if you give 100% all of the time, somehow things will work out in the end.” - Larry Bird

Yes… I love that quote by Larry Bird, give it 100% and trust God and things will work out for you.

It takes work, consistency, and the mind of a winner. 

“Winners, I am convinced, imagine their dreams first. They want it with all their heart and expect it to come true. There is, I believe, no other way to live.” - Joe Montana

You have to expect good things to happen. This is how you live life with all you’ve got.

How you look at your life makes a world of difference.

Perspective!

This is the driver of how you live and what you have to give to others. If you are not in alignment with a good perspective, you won’t have anything left for others.

Do you want to make a difference?

Do you want to impact others for good?

“The greatest good is what we do for one another.” - Mother Teresa

How can you keep a good perspective when life deals you tough challenges?

What do you do when life is hard?

Sometimes, life gets hard and things are not going your way, but remember, your circumstances do not define you! You can choose to live life with a good perspective in spite of what is happening.

“Life happens for you, not to you!” - Ed Mylett

There is a reason for everything that happens.

I am a firm believer that “God works all things for the good of those who love Him” -Romans 8:28

I love God and I choose to focus on the Good!

Time…

“Right Now” is so important… Don’t let time slip away.

“Time is not refundable, use it with intention.” - unknown

It is always good to plan, but you need to act now. Don’t wait!

We don’t know what tomorrow will bring, only God does.

“We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.” Proverbs 16:9

God is good and he wants you to focus on people, and what is happening now.

Love People and your life and business will grow, even through the setbacks and struggles, and there will always be some.

It’s called Life.

God created you for something Amazing!

You have value beyond what you can comprehend.

Why? Because God created you that way.

Today is your day to impact your world!

“You were created on purpose for a purpose.” - Reggie McNeal

Live with purpose and on purpose.

It is so important to be present and make memories.

You should live in the present, but the past can encourage you to be better today, because of the good memories from yesterday.

Memories are a special way to tell your story, and everyone loves a good story. In fact, whatever you are working on or living for can be defined by a story.

Today’s moments are tomorrow’s memories. So be present and take notice.

You need to live with joy and use your past to propel you forward to better things.

“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” – Dr. Seuss

That’s it… memories can make you smile and remember why you do what you do.

Each memory is a moment that will never come again.

“Time is non-refundable, so use it with intention.” - unknown

Intentionality brings purpose and purpose brings life-giving moments.

What is the foundation of your life? What are you trusting in? Do you start your day with confidence?

My day begins with Faith, Hope, and Love.

These life changing truths can make all the difference in your life and others.

So… let’s explore the big 3… Faith, Hope, Love

“There’s more to this life, than living and dying, more than just trying to make it through the day!” - Steven Curtis Chapman

So many are just trying to survive the day, not thrive in a God-given life that is filled with abundance and joy!

What are you focusing on?

We were created for community… to make each other better.

We are truly Better Together.

And, it is a process, and coming together is not always easy.

“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”

Proverbs 27:17 NIV

You can impact your world in an amazing way with 4 simple, yet life changing things. Passion, Purpose, Perspective, and People.

My 4 P’s of life.

Let’s Start with Passion.

“If you feel like there’s something out there that you’re supposed to be doing, if you have a passion for it, then stop wishing and just do it.” - Wanda Sykes

I truly believe your passion is what drives your life and your purpose.

You are doing good things, so celebrate.

“Celebrate all wins, big or small, as they shape your journey, making you stronger and wiser.” - Edelweiss D

We all have challenges and bumps along the way, but celebrating helps to remind us there is so much good in life. It shapes our mindset and perspective along the way, making us wiser and stronger!

Don’t be overwhelmed by negative circumstances. Life can be hard work, and that is all the more reason to celebrate.

The real question is not what do you do next… but what are you doing now?

We spend way too much time focusing on the future and overlooking the present.

What you do now will determine what you do next. Your future is shaped by your current actions.

So Get Started.

What are your plans for today? You can live your best life now… why wait?