Pebbles and Mountains

“Nobody trips over mountains. It is the small pebble that causes you to stumble. Pass all the pebbles in your path, and you will find you have crossed the mountain.”

I read the above passage today and realized that little miracles occur in my life everyday if only I remove the blinders of challenge and change to see them.

Stay inspired to action and remain convicted to your passion for the changeless core of your desire will result in its attainment.

S.M.A.R.T. Goals

My personal vision is alive and well. As I ascended the ranks of the proverbial corporate ladder, I became increasingly disenchanted from my experiences; high levels of self preservation augmented by high levels of conformity and limited levels of empowerment of organizational employees.

This experience led me, beginning several years ago, to consult mentors that would share their experiences and takeaways which have contributed to their current state in life. The seeking of guidance led to many bouts of introspection and personal disclosure which allowed to me to vividly see the many personal opportunities to see and do daily life activities differently. I realized that I was a major contributor in where I was in my life; professionally and personally.

I discovered that I was in control of my destiny and desires. I desired to one day to lead my own organization. Several steps were implemented; 1. Learn all I could about business (operations, management, technical) by enrolling in company led and company sponsored trainings. 2. Enroll in graduate school to elevate my leadership competencies and learning’s. 3. Begin saving for the day I take the leap of faith.

I took the leap of faith in June 2005, enrolled in graduate school and began a husband and wife partnership. In July 2006 the partnership closed, the company incorporated and in 2007 I completed by Masters Degree in Organizational Leadership. A major factor in the leap was an establishing S.M.A.R.T. goal’s that came to fruition over a 3-year period.

Healthy Body

Personal empowerment is the prescription to a healthy body. Believe in your abilities, take action and be the recipient of greatness…

Activity Challenge

Here’s an activity challenge for you for the next 14-days: Each evening before you go to bed, make a list of things that went well during your day. When you have the completed the list, re-read it to absorb into your unconscious mind.

Mark each evening you complete this exercise on a calendar for a visual reinforcement of your commitment. On the 15th day of the activity, ask yourself if you feel more confident in whom you are than you did just 14-days earlier?

Please share your results with me and anyone else you determine may have the same personal reward of increased self confidence.

Personal Development

When is the last time you gave the same level of urgency to your personal desires that you give to project timelines, meetings, and perceived urgent things in your life? You go to work to pay the mortgage, rent, groceries and life sustaining items; but are you happy or simply going the motions of your daily routine.

The world is largely as you perceive it to be. Your perceptions influence your behavior. At the core of your perceptions lie beliefs. Your beliefs are influenced by your life experiences; it’s the proverbial nature and nurture combination that make you who are.

The complexities of life are frequently cloaked in your daily experiences. The casual person rarely reflects on his contributions to these complexities. The causal nature of your decisions and choices will influence the way you perceive who you are.