Having pride in oneself is a process that should always be a work-in-progress.

Yes my friends, when it comes to our own “pride” we can never arrive. We have to stay in a constant positive flow reminding ourselves of our value and worth because the world is littered with those who appear to be hardwired to create a frown and bring us down.

It’s almost like there’s some sort of invisible, “Happy-Medium Zone” in life or something and anytime someone is too far below it, people respond by pulling them up with a kind or encouraging word or two. But, anytime we’re flying too far above it people turn into so-called “Haters” and “Crab-Grabbers” and spew-out words and engage in actions that are designed to hurt others and pull them back down to the “Happy-Medium Zone”.

Yes my friends there appears to be no shortage of would-be joy-stealers that are quick to steal peoples thunder and assault them with the lightening of a fiery word or two in an attempt to bring them back “down-to-earth” to the “Happy-Medium Zone”.

Well, I for one would like to go on record and state that I will never be comfortable with being a part of the “Happy-Medium Zone” and neither should you. I encourage you today to never just settle for a satisfactory compromise of a mediocre existence and lackluster life to appease the masses. Continue to flex your confidence muscles and think highly of yourself no matter what and know that you’re worth much more than just some-ole’ “Happy-Medium”.

You mean much more than just the world to somebody out there and don’t you ever forget it! Yes your value and worth is off-the-charts my friend and I LOVE IT!!!

Now, GET YOUR GREAT DAY UNDERWAY and Make it GREAT!!!

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On this day of remembrance something tells me that those who paid the ultimate price with their life for our flag of freedom would rest a little easier knowing that others who have said “Yes” to fight as they did will be treated like hero’s in our own land.

So we must answer the call civilians one and all to help them stand tall in honor of those who took the ultimate fall.

So let’s honor the living soldiers with pride while remembering those who died. Let’s Make’em feel GREAT!

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Was having a candid conversation at our favorite spot (The Rocket Shop) today with my mentor and good-friend Retired Two-Star General James T. Whitehead (I just call him Jim). He just returned from China where he was finally able to witness a dream of his finally becoming a reality. They just opened the first museum of its kind in China honoring the “Flying Tigers” of World War II.

“It was a goose-bump experience that I won’t soon forget.” he said as he smiled with pride. “I could only be so lucky to create something that leaves such an impact on this world as what you’ve been able to be a part of doing.” I said.

After hearing this he sat up in his chair, adjusted his glasses, leaned forward, looked me straight in my eyes and told me the following words that not only made my day, but also made my week month and maybe even year.

He said, “The achievements that I’ve accomplished can only go so far and last so long, but what you’re doing Cedric has to do with the mind and the planting of principles and philosophies and this my friend becomes like the pebble in the pond that creates a ripple that is capable of resonating far and wide through many families for generations to come.”

WOW!!! You’re right Jim. Sometimes I just need to be reminded of why what I do is impactful and important. Thanks Buddy. Your “What if” has now become your “What is” and I will definitely continue on my journey to Making it GREAT!

I just had to share…

So why do you do what you do? Do you need a mentor to remind you too? No need to answer the question here, just make sure you’re crystal clear. Let’s Make it GREAT!!!

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Some parents work overtime every week so their kids won’t wear a frown,
But most kids would rather struggle a bit and have them more around.

Their sacrifice to make a good life is filled with good intention,
But a compromise too great can produce kids with heartaches who simply want time and attention.

Success on any job can never make-up for failure in any home,
So find your balance quickly before your kids are grown and gone.

Love from a kids-eye-view is spelled T-I-M-E,
Not W-O-R-K or any other way you see.

So make them the greatest priority,
And the fruits from your sacrifice you soon will see.
And maybe one day you’ll thank me
For reminding you of how things really should be.
No charge today this one is FREE. 😉

Let’s choose to sacrifice to Make it GREAT!

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Some have asked, “Why no post from me on Mothers Day?”
And to that I say, “I didn’t want my words to get lost in the fray.”

But now I write:

It seems like just a few days ago my mother had taken ill,
But my business of the day had to continue on still.

I finally made arrangements to fly and see her for Mothers Day,
In hopes I would arrive before she quietly passed away.

A thousand miles away from me their lying in her bed,
Till the morning of my flight I got that phone call that I’d dread.

Hearing the phone ring could only mean one thing was the thought running through my mind.
It was my Dad sobbing and weeping as he shared she’d breathed her very last time.

Now hearing your Dad cry maybe something that’s quite normal for you,
But for me and my three brothers and Dad that’s just something you don’t do.

As I sat alone holding the phone thinking how could I’ve been such a fool,
I should’ve left days ago and cancelled my show and spoke later at that High School.

So I hung up the phone still feeling alone as my wife sat up clutching her pillow.
I gave a quick glance but was still in a trance as I slowly walked over to the window.

I looked out the blinds with a question in mind does the world even care my Mom’s gone?
But all I could see was it only mattered to me because the world was just carrying on.

She knew that I loved her and placed no one above her and that brought peace to my mind,
But I wanted the chance to get one more quick glance and cuddle with her one last time.

I did pretty good like a big boy should as I held my emotions inside.
But my thoughts soon hooked me and the grief overtook me and I eventually just broke down and cried.

This wasn’t a sigh or a normal type cry it was one that I’d never done before.
It felt like an attack so I tried to fight back but I eventually just fell to the floor.

I can’t describe the pain or the weight of the strain and there was nothing it seemed I could do.
I then heard from my bride who stuck by my side saying “I’m sorry” as she cried too.

Embarrassed and ashamed and a few other things I felt I had lost my cool.
But keeping emotions in and not sharing them with a friend is something that’s meant for only fools.

So my moment of breaking down with a loved one around made all the difference for me.
I can only hope and pray that others who travel this way will have someone there to just let them be free.

We all have a season and death happens for a reason so don’t you dare feel disenchanted.
Put down your pride and set business aside and never ever, Ever, EVER take Mom for granted.

I’m sorry I wasn’t there, but I’ll always care.
Wore sunglasses on the plane ride to hide the tears that I cried.

I miss you Mom… 😉

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