The strangest thing happened to me today. I was trying to double task by talking on the phone and shaving at the same time.

After rubbing my face with a few strokes of my electric shaver I started to wonder why it wasn’t cutting my hair. Then I realize that I hadn’t turned it on. LOL…

This action got me to thinking about how this could relate to our “potential” and as a result, I would like to invite you to consider the following:

There’s a distinct difference between the “potential” to do something and actually getting it done. We all have the potential to do something special in this “life” thing, but potential means absolutely nothing if we don’t decide to use it.

So just as with the electric shaver not doing its job until I turned it on, so too is our potential absolutely useless until we utilize it.

Just a little food for thought today before you call it a night.

Don’t let that awesome potential of yours go to waste.

Make it Great!

I was having an interesting PC (Power-Chat) with a good friend the other day and he commented that he couldn’t understand why my social media and blog post rarely seem to get many comments or “likes”. My comment to him left him a bit spun-out and speechless but still nodding his head in agreement.

I simply advised him that any media that’s void of what I call the “4-C’s and excessive V” will always struggle to capture people’s time and attention but that we can’t measure the validity of what we do by the yardstick of acknowledgement, appreciation and approbation of man. If we do, we’re setting ourselves up for huge heartbreak and massive disappointment.

So what is this “4-C’s and excessive V” thing all about? Well, it’s quite simply Criticism, Complaining, Condemnation, Controversy and excessive Vanity.

It’s no secret that negative news, drama and visual eye-candy has been and always will be attention grabbers and headline nabbers. The old notion that “Sex Sells” and “Drama Delivers Dollars” unfortunately will never be completely eradicated from our society for it seems to satisfy an urge, desire and internal-subtle craving that’s at the inner-most core of who we are as human beings. Fighting against this norm can definitely be an uphill battle but the unpopular task is both noble and necessary.

So I continue to press forward controversy free in my efforts to be the exception in spite of the lack of facebook “likes” and blog comment spikes and I invite you to join me in committing to keep the media airwaves and internet highways free of the “4-C’s and excessive V” on our way to Making it GREAT!

AWESOME WEEKEND my friends!!!

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I just ran into an old friend today that I used to work with almost 20 years ago. Immediately I was reminded of why I liked being around him and it was because he was the lighter complexion mirror of myself. A big smile and a very welcoming demeanor and always talking positively was his personality.

A conversation ensued as we proceeded to catchup on the current activities and interest of each other’s lives. He advised me that he had been following my blog and personal development events online and was looking forward to one day attending at least one of them with a number of his clients.

I inquired about his current career interest and it was no surprise to me to hear that he was still working for the same organization and has now moved way up the chain of command. So then I asked the million dollar question. I said, “Well, are you happy?”

He paused for a few seconds, slanted his eyes at me and then struggled to respond. A few more awkward seconds later he managed to eek out the words, “Well, it has its ups and downs but its good money.” We laughed together a bit and shared a few reminiscent memories then we parted ways promising to meet each other for lunch soon.

While it was awesome reconnecting with my old friend, I must say that as I walked away I couldn’t help but to think that it appeared as if a little bit of my friend’s lively spirit had been sucked out of him over the years. The big spark that I once knew was not as big anymore. It truly seemed as if something was now missing and I couldn’t help but to wonder if he was slowly becoming a classic victim of what I call the “Good Money” syndrome. This is when a person decides to let a job making “good money” get in the way of living a “Great Life” with passion.

Yes my friends, this syndrome has been increasing in epidemic proportions over the years and it’s quietly snuffing out people’s sparkling light and robbing them of living a life rooted in so much more than just a “good” paycheck and mediocre existence. And to that end, I affectionately say, “Don’t let this be you.”

Never forget that we only get one time through this “life” thing, so let’s not just try to squeak by and make it “good”, but let’s be bold enough to do what it takes to Make it GREAT!

GREAT DAY!!!

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So, were you there or did you miss it?

If this video doesn’t make your heart beat a little bit faster with excitement and peak your curiosity you’re stuck in an anti-excitement warp.

Video: http://youtu.be/fpNmodI2X-I

“P.I.E. in the Sky” is an event that’s destined to become a household name when it comes to making an impact in the area of one’s passion and purpose.

P.I.E. is a formula and 4-Step Process that takes you from discovering your Passion to developing Ideas to creating your Excellence and Serving it up to the world.

A concept birthed by Cedric Crawford, aka MrBreadCrumb.com, to help others carve-out their piece of pie in service to our hurting humanity.

Next event date TBA coming soon this January 2015, so stay tuned……

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For those of you who are still confused, the results are finally in and I just created a caption for you to share with others who may need a little confirmation. 🙂

“In the case of the newborn baby Jesus. God, you ARE the father.”

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