values: Take Action: Be The Bean
- 07/18/20 06:29 AM
"People of character do the right thing, not because they think it will change the world but because they refuse to be changed by the world." ~ Ethicist, Michael Josephson
Your action for today is is to reflect on a time when you did the right thing and one where you didn't. Take time to notice the difference and how you felt at both times.
I was taught by an antidote long ago, you can be the carrot, the egg or the coffee bean.
The world is a boiling pot:
You can let it make you soft/weak like the carrot turns in boiling water
You can let it make (8 comments)
values: Take Action: Measure Your Wealth
- 07/15/20 07:08 AM
Measure wealth not by the things you have, but by the things you have for which you would not take money." An Unknown Author
Your action for today is to count all those things you have in your life that are priceless.
You know the old question:
"If your home was on fire, what would you grab on the way out?"
The last 10 years of my life, despite some major life challenges and set backs, I've mostly been truly happy. That has lead me to this answer to that question:
From my heart and my gut... My Bride, My Son and My Dog and if there were time, maybe... the painting in (4 comments)
I certainly am going to work out daily, as usual. Staying healthy is critical. I just won't do it at the gym. (5 mile hikes with my dog have been my exercise of choice 5x week). I certainly will shower and dress for work each day. I just have a really short commute to my home office across the hall. I certainly will limit my exposure to sensationalized, fear mongering news. I will stay informed through a balanced and trusted "mutual fund" of resources. I certainly will work in my business per "usual". I just won't (45 comments)