Some time ago I heard a quote from Radhika Reddy, “You are not always going to be able to do what you love, but you can love what you do.” For most of my life, I have loved what I have done. I find something that makes me happy and I keep myself focused on enjoying what I do. Many times it is the people that I am with that allow me to love what I do. I don’t remember saying yes or no to a job because of the product or service. My focus was always on the…
Many times in direct marketing I have heard people say that they were at the point of giving up, but they pushed through. If they had not connected with a few more people they would never have experienced being a top leader. Being persistent with a positive attitude, humble heart, and genuine gratitude goes a long way in business. How does that philosophy relate to everyday life? Might it be that we all need a reason to keep moving forward? What is it in our life that pushes us to want to get up in the morning and take steps…
We all are enough and we all matter, so why have enemies? Being angry and holding a grudge takes too much energy. Energy that we could be focusing on love and compassion. Anger, violence, and revenge are hurtful to all involved. Revenge doesn’t help the situation or make anyone feel better about themselves. Negative actions only put more stress on the already tense relationship. It is overwhelming how much energy is wasted among couples, families, and friends that cultivate stress and anger in their relationships. Living in that toxic environment is exhausting and can become paralyzing. Treat those that…
One reason love is a mandatory ingredient in my life is because we all are good enough for Jesus. We might think about those who have treated us poorly or are not walking the “right” path according to our standards, but we all have an opportunity to be with Jesus. For most of my life, I didn’t fully understand how important it is to lead a life with love. I understood being nice and kind to others, but I was not living my life with love in my heart for all. Inner peace grows within you when you start…
This past weekend I listened to Dr. Issam Nemeh speak regarding the importance of our “state of mind.” I was not able to take notes, but I thought I would share some of the things that I thought were very powerful. The fight is in the mind. We have so much information and noise attacking us it is difficult to stay focused. It is easy to be thrown off track and often the result is increased anxiety, anger, and stress. I am intentional in redirecting my mind to focus on love. I am not going to lie, at first, it…
Have you ever caught yourself thinking or saying, “Yes, but not if…” or “I am all in, except for….” It is hard to give up control and allow faith to completely guide your everyday life. It means putting aside the dreams you have for yourself and allowing your story to evolve and your path to develop through faith. One of the careers I thought I would enjoy was being a dean at a university. Upon completion of graduate school, I was offered an opportunity in business. I thought I would be there a short time and jump back into higher…
When my priorities are straight, I seem to have a much better handle on being patient. My first priority is my faith, which when held in that position aligns everything in place. It doesn’t mean that I have everything in control it means that I have given control to Jesus and am willing to walk in faith on the path that presents itself. What I am not doing is sitting around waiting for something amazing to happen. I am exploring opportunities that cross my path. I don’t say no to something because I don’t want to be…
This past month I was at a crossroads. A time when I had to make a choice, a choice to continue to be a coward or take a stand. I discussed this crossroad with very few people, most of whom asked me, “Why not just quit?” When I think about the issues I have encountered in my life they often fall into two categories, those that affect only me and those that have the potential to have a ripple effect on others. For those that affect me, removing myself from the situation is a valid alternative. If the issue is…
The tools to succeed will be available to you if you surrender and allow yourself to be guided by Jesus. Each time God has tested me to walk outside my comfort zone I have successfully completed the task I was meant to accomplish. That does not mean I achieved what I wanted to achieve, but in hindsight, I know that I have achieved what I was intended to accomplish or learn. Graduate school, Mary Kay Cosmetics, and the blog are my best examples of being equipped with the necessary tools despite my lack of knowledge or expertise in those areas…
I can’t imagine what life would be like if I didn’t put my faith first. Although I have lived my life relying on Jesus, I didn’t always know that my faith was my first priority. I went through my first 40 years of life thinking that my family came first but living my life based on faith. If anyone asked me my priority in life I would have said, “My family.” Although my family is very important to me, it never has been my first priority. I have always put my faith first, I just didn’t…