Meaningful Mondays

"Excellence is not a skill. It is an attitude." - Ralph Marsden "The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor." - Vince Lombardi "If you want to be successful, you must be willing to do the things others won't do." - Michael Phelps "Let your efforts to become your best self be your defining moments—not your mediocre ones." - Russell M. Nelson

Success is the peace of mind that comes from the self-assurance of knowing you are doing the very best you can do to become the very best you are capable of becoming. - John Wooden

Do you know what the greatest attractant is? "A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way." - John C. Maxwell "Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence." - Vince Lombardi "Confidence is the companion to success." - Gordon B. Hinckley "Self-confidence comes from living a life consistent with our values and principles." - James E. Faust "True success is not measured by our wealth, power, or popularity, but by the way we use our talents and abilities to serve others." - Russel M. Nelson

"Harnessing the Power of Focus to Triumph in Life and Business." “Never listen to other people’s expectations. You should live your life and live up to your own expectation.” – Tiger Woods “The greatest thing about tomorrow is I will be better than I am today.” – Tiger Woods “All that really matters is I have two beautiful kids, and I’m trying to be the best dad I can possibly be, and that’s the most important thing of all.” – Tiger Woods

Want to eliminate Wobble in your life? Nimblicity has Gratitude as the keystone. Clarity is the first pillar, and Harmonic Balance is the 2nd Pillar. "The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others." - Albert Schweitzer "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." - Mahatma Gandhi "As we lose ourselves in the service of others, we discover our own lives and our own happiness." - Dieter F. Uchtdorf

"If one doesn't know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable." - Seneca "Great leaders are those who are able to communicate their vision in a way that inspires others to act."  - Simon Sinek Clarity of Vision gives you the freedom to "choose" where you spend your T.E.A.R.'s.

What are the Four Pillars on the path to NIMBLICITY™ and SUSTAINABLE PROSPERITY™? What is the Keystone characteristic that can cultivate a positive and resilient mindset that can enhance our personal and professional lives in many ways? This week's energy boost Challenge: Begin each day by asking, "Who can I see today that is normally invisible to me and express gratitude for the service they provide?"

"There are no haves and have-nots. We are all haves, and our assets are diverse. In the alchemy of collaboration, we become equal partners; we create wholeness and sufficiency for everyone." We must be the student and the teacher.

What makes time valuable? What is an energy designer? Discover the formula that is guaranteed to make you even more efficient and experience more meaningfulness. "Time is a scarce resource. Energy is a renewable resource. Focus on building your energy." - Robin S. Sharma "Give someone clarity, and you give them energy. The outcome of clarity is always energy." - Lee Brower

Seven Rules of Life. This week is about #1: Being Grateful IN is to live life as if everything is a miracle. Would you have more control over the outcomes of each day? Would you develop stronger connections? Would obstacles become opportunities for growth and learning? What role could prayer/meditation play? Why do I carry a rock in my pocket every day? When I grab my rock in the morning, it brings me to my knees and then lifts me up for the day. Taking time each morning to express gratitude through prayer and/or meditation, like a rock, is a powerful tool for cultivating stability, durability, and strength in our lives.

6 Quotes from Warren Buffet revealing basic principles for financial stability: On Earnings: "Never depend on a single income; Make investments to create a second source." On Spending: “If you buy things you do not need, soon you have to sell things you need.” On Savings: “Do not save what is left after spending - but spend what is left after saving.” On Taking Risk: “Never test the depth of a river with both feet.” On Investments: “Do not put all eggs in one basket.” On Expectations: “Honesty is a very expensive gift. Do not expect it from cheap people.”

"In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." - Thomas Jefferson "It is our behavior, more than our beliefs, that defines our character." - Russell M Nelson "Nearly all men can withstand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character - give him power." - Abraham Lincoln

Join me in my story of a humbling moment and a life lesson. Imagine you are interviewing the great Coach John Wooden.

By framing a situation as a choice rather than a constraint, a person is taking control of the situation and expressing their agency and determination. By changing your language, you (your child, and colleagues) can learn to view obstacles as opportunities for growth, rather than insurmountable barriers. Examples: A former couch potato who transformed into a marathon runner. He used to say "I can't run a mile without getting winded," but changed their mindset to "I won't let being out of shape hold me back." A person who overcame a fear of public speaking. He used to say, "I can't speak in front of a crowd," but changed their mindset to "I won't let my fear control me." A person who quit smoking. They used to say, "I can't quit smoking," but changed their mindset to "I won't let nicotine control my life." An individual who changed careers from a dead-end job to their dream job. They used to say, "I can't change careers because I have bills to pay," but changed their mindset to "I won't let financial instabili

"Live doesn't get better by chance... it gets better by choice." - Jim Rohn Gratitude should never lead to complacency. It should be a spark to action.

"You do not find the happy life . . . you make it.” - Thomas S. Monson "The joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives.” - Russell M. Nelson "Happiness begins where selfishness ends." - Coach John Wooden "Gratefulness arises when we experience something that is valuable and freely given." - Brother David Stendl-Rast

ARE YOU GOING TO LIVE TODAY? What are your rocks? The things you can count on. Those things that are constant, consistent, and always reliable! Rocks don't float! You choose if you are going to "live" today by where you Devote your TEARs Devote: "...to give all of something, especially your time, effort, or love, or yourself, to something or someone you believe in. THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE: use your gratitude rock or find a similar reminder to ask yourself, "Are you going to LIVE today?" Then... go live!

Let your hopes, not your hurts shape your future. “'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'” – Jeremiah 29:11 “We have always held to the hope, the belief, the conviction that there is a better life, a better world, beyond the horizon.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Watch this Video, Or Search YouTube: Dave Ramsey: You only need to know these 5 rules. "If you sow corn, don't expect beans to grow." It just might change your life. It could change your family tree.

TransforMOTION... TIME HAS NO QUALITY! Success is peace of mind that is a direct result of the self-satisfaction that comes in knowing you are doing your best to become the best you are capable of becoming." - Coach John Wooden M.O.T.I.O.N. = Moments, Opportunities, Things, Inspiration, Others, New. I knelt to pray when day was done and prayed, “Oh Lord, bless everyone. Lift from each saddened heart the pain and let the sick be well again.” And then I woke another day and carelessly went on my way. The whole day long, I did not try to wipe a tear from any eye. I did not try to share the load of any brother on the road. I did not even go to see the sick man just next door to me. Yet once again, when day was done. I prayed, “Oh Lord, bless everyone.” But as I prayed into my ear, there came a voice that whispered clear. “Pause now, my son, before you pray, whom have you tried to bless today? God's sweetest blessings always show by hands that serve him, hear me lo.” And then I hid my face and cried. “Forgive me,