I don’t believe in magic, but I do believe in magical moments and I’ve realized the minute you come into agreement with that marriage spouse or significant other and make your personal “I” needs and wants secondary to the common cause and shared “We” goals of the team is indeed a magical moment.

Over the years I’ve had the awesome privilege of visiting with several other couples who had at one time been in crisis and were ill-affected by what I call the “I-Me” Syndrome, but later cured the affliction with the “Us-We” Formula.  This “I-Me” Syndrome is really subtle at first, but if left unchecked it can grow into a full-blown, stage-4 relationship killer. 

Many relationships have fallen victim to this not-so-silent killer and there’s absolutely no doubt that there’s many, many more to come.  But there is hope.  So, take heart today and know that the “Us-We” Formula is capable of eradicating and eliminating this disease without prejudice.  

So I invite you today to find something that you and that special someone can do together and make sure that you’re not just on the same page in this “life” and “relationship” thing but also reading from the same book.

“Us-We” over “I-Me” is the Key to increasing your chances of winning.  Oh, and this concept is not limited to just relationships, it is equally as impactful in every facet of business and the business of life.  This unsung formula can and will deliver phenomenal results if you just commit to apply it in and on the infected areas of your life, guaranteed or your money back.   🙂

So why don’t “We” go out and create our magical moments by applying this “Us-We” Formula in our lives as we attempt to make it GREAT!

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O  ver the past few years I’ve received several offers to partner with a few different companies or organizations.  Some of the offers have been pretty significant however I’ve found that the company or service/product provided has nothing to do with my passions, goals and dreams.  In fact, I’ve often realized that the activity would be more of a distraction than a help to me.  I have the feeling that I’m not alone in this belief.

I invite you to consider the following today.  There are many of us who become easily distracted by “good” money at the expense of putting our goals and dreams on the shelf.  Maturity in business and life has taught me that our dreams should not be for sale.  “More focused than ever” should be our statement of the day and every day here-forward.

So let’s take the barcode off of our goals and dreams and place them in the “priceless” glass case behind the counter and stay focused on why we’re really here.  Found your “Why” yet?  No need to answer out loud, just make me proud.   One more day of focus and yet another step closer to that goal or dream as we all attempt to make it GREAT! 

“NOT FOR SALE !!!”

During the seasoned-citizen years of our life I’m told that one of the most important assets we will possess is not necessarily our retirement nest-egg or free & clear house.  And it won’t be that retirement bonus or new, jazzy sports-car that gets crappy gas mileage either.  All these things will pale in comparison to this one asset that has been declared priceless time-and-time again by those who have had the good fortune of reaching their golden years.  What is this priceless asset you ask?  Well, it’s simply your “Memories”.

The memories of the first things you’ve had in your life,
Like the first time your kid’s ever road a bike. 

The memories of the picture show,
Or the trips to the local rodeo.

The theme park with the fun rides,
Or when the kids were seekers and they wanted you to hide.

The first time you got that meaningful hug,
Or the unforgettable time you first fell in love.

The time you had more work to do,
But you took the day off to take your kids to the zoo. 

No money are material things can ever take the place
Of these memories that will hopefully never be erased.

So if money over memories ever crosses your mind,
Pause for a moment and remember my short rhyme.

Be ambitious and make as much money as you can,
But forget NOT creating the memories with your woman or man.

Memories will keep you warm in those winters of life. 
So, Money over Memories? Not for me. Not tonight.

My unsolicited advise today is, please don’t be deceived into compromising the best years of your life by chasing the all-mighty dollar at the expense of delaying and deferring memory creation.  Time can be a lot of things, but it can’t be regained.

We only get one time through this “life” thing, no do’over’s, so go ahead and delay your gratification, but don’t delay your memory creation.

Let’s make it GREAT!