I really was thinking about you today. As I was unpacking boxes from our move from Florida to Tennessee, I had this thought that every item I was pulling out was a piece of dreams being fulfilled. Then my heart hurt for a moment thinking about everyone that is right now, not living their dream. That regret is filling their life. I put down the box and had to put this together. I implore you don't let Monday come without you having written out your dream and shared it with someone else. Now...lets unpack how to do that...

Why are you in a holding mode? People everywhere seem to be waiting for something to happen before they can begin living their dream. This is a mistake. Now is the time to begin making things happen.

You might be short on time or money, but there are still things you can do to get started. Let today be the day you start to make your dreams come true!

Use these tips to begin living your dream:

1. Realize that life gets shorter each day. It’s easy to believe that you’
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Make no mistake you are at war. At war with the world and yourself. You are fighting battles everyday to be the Best Version Of You. That means you need to be resilient and find inner and outside strength. In my journey, I am always seeking to fill my cup with those things that strengthen me. For me that is a lot of my faith, but for others it could be anything from meditation, to educating yourself, surrounding yourself with those you love...an entire combination of things. But when it's go time it has to be you. And your resilience and strength. Especially as an entrepreneur. It is not for the weak and thin skinned. Here are 7 skills that you should consider working on. 

Are you looking for the skills to get through tough times? Do you want to learn how to better manage your thoughts, actions, and life? Resilience is a skill that can be learned and cultivated. If you want to develop this skill, you can do so by applying new concepts to the small ways in which you live out your daily...

Be a Leader, Not a Boss

ACTUALLY BE A SERVANT NOT A LEADER OR BOSS.

Being a leader requires a servants heart and mindset. You are there to serve the organization and you team. That means every issues, fire, concern, problem, challenge is yours just as much as it is your teams. At the end of the day the buck stops with you.

At the same time you are to serve that same team for all the wins, milestones, goals met and battles won.

It cracks me up when people say, "well wait till I am the boss or the CEO?" I was that person in my 20s. Then I actually lead people across the nation and then owned my own business for 13 years and starting a new one. The paradigm shift for me was the minute I started serving others, everything came to me and I didn’t chase anything.

The following is a deeper dive and unpacking in more detail, but I hope you just take away…BE A SERVANT FIRST.

Do you consider yourself a leader or a boss? This question doesn’t just apply to the workplace, it can also refe...

Create Your Own Life Philosophy and Live it

I love our BRAND. ThE Lion SHEILD and THE acronym ROYI. (Return On YOU Investment) Every successful brand has a vision, mission and goals that when mixed together like batter for a cake, you end up with brands philosophy. 

What I love about a pride of lions is that they are clear on their philosophy. Life is all about the pride and no single lion. They are better together and they live it out. Do you have your philosophy. IN my coaching and development groups we spend a lot of time making vision, mission and goals clear. As they are the ingredients for a successful philosophy. Let us spend some time on this together. 

Maybe you’ve been living the American dream. You have an attractive spouse, a nice house and car, two kids, and a membership at the country club, yet you’re strangely dissatisfied.

Maybe the American dream isn’t your dream. How can one version of how to live life appeal to everyone? You’re an individual, right?

It’s likely ...

How to Handle Life's Most Common Frustrations

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Please watch this short video and grab your sword of gratitude!

Life can feel like one frustration after another. Most of the frustrations you deal with are dealt with by everyone. Being human is largely a universal experience, so there are plenty of ideas floating around about how to deal with the frustrations that frequently appear in life.

While all frustrations can’t be completely eliminated, they can be greatly minimized.

Consider these common frustrations:

1. The inability to control yourself. This is perhaps the most common frustration of all. Whether you want to follow a diet, get to the gym each day, clean out the garage, pay your bills, save money, or stop staying up late watching TV, it can be extremely frustrating when you can’t control yourself.
   
• Be clear on why you want to take or avoid a specific action. Why do you want to go to the gym? What do you gain? W...

How to Easily Expand Your Comfort Zone

I was 25 with my first panic/Anxiety attack. best thing that ever happened to me. And please know that I KNOW that is not everyone's experience. I just happen to be 48 now and been through three major confrontations with it. What I learned is that moving out of my comfort zone as much as possible helps me be stronger.

Just like going to the gym. The more I exercise the lack of comfort the more I can lift against it and work with it at the same time. Now this is just me talking. I am not qualified in anyway as a counselor or expert other than I live with it...that is Living outside my comfort zone. 

What if I told you I'd give you $1,000 to make an important public speech? Would you take the offer? Like most of us, you probably recoiled immediately at the idea, even though it could be lucrative for you! Why didn’t this idea appeal to you?

When the very thought of certain activities evokes fear or anxiety within you, it's because they're outside...

Motivation vs. Discipline

ROAR!!!!! 

We selected the logo of the Lion for many reasons. In each of our memberships, corporate team development, and one on ones we talk about the WHY of the LION. 

Lions are motivated and disciplined is part of it. Each member of the pride has the duty, responsibility, and skill set that betters the pride. That duty, responsibility and skill set is a basis for their motivation and discipline. There is a difference between motivation and discipline. Or is there...... A Super question to explore.

We all want to be motivated. We all want to be disciplined. You might be thinking, “What’s the difference NOW?” But according to many self-help gurus, there are differences. Or are there?

At the beginning of the year, you’re motivated to make some changes. You’re going to find a better job, lose 30 pounds, exercise each day, and read a book each week. You’re so excited at the beginning of the year.

You purchase a gym membership, some new cross training shoes...

Stop Worry in 7 Steps

Being a high performer means facing stress and therefore worry. I have clinically been treated for anxiety three times since I was 25. That is within 23 years. Each time it has been different and for different reasons, the anxiety bug raises it head. Worry can be paralyzing. And what I have learned from my time with my friend anxiety is that I must exercise antianxiety everyday. Not just when it happens. For me that starts with Gratitude. Gratitude gives me a foundation to work from each day. Below are some other steps to combat worry. 

Think about how much time you spend worrying each day. Has any of that worrying
ever accomplished anything positive in your life?

Imagine what you could do with all of that time and energy. Imagine how much happier and comfortable you would be if you could minimize amount of time you spend worrying each day. Worrying is a habit that we believe is helpful in some way, but its easy to see that worrying only has a negative effect.

I cannot describe how this happening. Other than I have fallen into a realm of people pouring their lives into others as a profession and goal. This episode we get schooled by Christina Trippodo Moreland about being a parent, entrepreneur, wanting to give in, publishing, coaching, being a business, faith, and life. Being the best version of you requires you to listen or watch. No doubt. Guaranteed.

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Be The Best Version Of You Have you ever considered that you are a CEO? Yes, hear me. Did you know you are a CEO in the position you are or pursuing? Let that sink in. You are the CEO of your life. Own that. Now be the Highest Performer in that. Our clients are Start-ups and Corporation executives, Employee groups, People in transition in their life, NonProfits, and Entrepreneurs. That is our focus and expertise. Our single vision it invest in you...