If money had no value what then would be your motivation?  If power, prestige and recognition lost its luster what then would be your driving force to do what you do?  If material possessions and societal status ceased to satisfy you, where then would your satisfaction and sense of accomplishment come from?  Hmmm…

Yes indeed these are tough questions, but I’ve found that you have to be willing to ask the tough questions to get to the most important answers.  In the absence of all the aforementioned, what then would be the source of your smile and genuine joy?

The honest answers to these questions are sure to lock you into understanding the purpose and reason for you being on this earth.  When all else is stripped away, that thing that truly brightens your day is where your center should be and everything else spokes out from there.  Keeping this thing as the “main-thing” in your life is the key to living a life full of genuine joy.

I invite you to try it out sometime, you’ll be glad you did.  Another important breadcrumb for you to help you make this weekend GREAT!

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So my 4^th grader Chayse-Marie gets out of bed this morning and heads over to her white marker board to change todays date.  Then I hear, “Ughhh!!!  Dad!  It’s Friday the 13^th!!!”  Then I spontaneously yelled back, “YAYYYY!!!”  Caught off guard by my response she then says, “Dad… that’s not a good thing.”

I then simply told her, “The day is what you decide baby-girl.  People have told you that this day is one of misfortune and bad luck but you don’t have to accept that as your reality.  You can decide to make this day a Great day no matter what date is on the calendar.”  She thought for a few seconds then said, “Ok…” and trotted off to the bathroom with a big-ole’ cool-aid smile on her face.

I must admit that I never get tired of experiencing these little teachable moments of opportunity with my little shorties.  The day really is what we decide.

We must not be so easily duped into adopting those many rituals of society that do not serve our positive purpose.  It really is our choice, so be sure to choose wisely.

I hope that you would continue to choose to make it GREAT every day of the week and twice on Fridays.  Even if it’s Friday the 13^th.    🙂

And always remember that what’s focused on most develops in the host.  So choose to focus on positive outcomes for your day and Make it GREAT!

Have a Fantastic Friday!!!

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In the process of following the Golden Rule by treating other people the way you want to be treated, don’t be surprised if you start to receive some of your own good or bad treatment back at you.

Yes my friends, this timeless rule falls under the undeniable law of reciprocation.  So, if you’re treating people badly with contempt, rudeness, dishonor and disrespect, don’t be surprised when you get the same in return.

But on the other hand, if you’re making a genuine effort to treat people with dignity, compassion, approbation and appreciation, get ready to have your cup running over with the same from those who share the space around you.

So make a point to let others know that you respect them and that they matter.  Look for the good in your neighbor and sincerely compliment it.  Acknowledge that lower-level staff or co-worker and lavish them with recognition and appreciation for what they do.

Think of those things that would bring a welcomed smile to your own face if they were done to you and then make an honest effort to do those same things to others.  These things will no doubt bring reciprocated, positive results back to you.  I call this the “boomerang affect” and it eventually works every time if you give it some time.

This is definitely a breadcrumb that can make a world of difference not only in the lives of others, but also in the life of us too.  So keep leaning forward in the days ahead and be intentional about your application of keeping the Golden Rule, “Golden” and be sure to Make it GREAT!

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Have you ever been sitting at a stop light or drive-thru and glanced back in your review mirror at the person sitting in the vehicle behind you to find that they look like they were on their way to having a really bad day?  Did you ever wish that you could do something about it to help turn it around?

Well, it happened to me this morning in a drive-thru line at a Jack-in-the-Box.  I was just minding my own business when I just-so-happened to glance in my rearview mirror and spot a woman behind me who appeared to be in need of a little help from a total stranger.  Well, I’m happy to report that I didn’t pass on my opportunity to get involved and do my part.

So, I told the cashier, “Michelle, I’ll be paying for two meals this morning, mine and the lady behind me.”  She then cracked a Big smile and said, “Ahhh…  That’s so awesome.”  Then I told her to tell the woman to just pay it forward when the time is right.  We exchanged a few more niceties and then I sped off into the distance to maintain my anonymity.

I must admit that I’m a little bit self-centered when it comes to the feeling that I get from engaging in such actions as this.  I got a two-for-one today brightening the mystery-woman’s day and also I’m sure Michelle enjoyed the experience of bearing the good news.

No, this is definitely not my first rodeo as it relates to this type of action and it most definitely won’t be my last.  I’ve learned that being a true giver without want opens us up to receive even more than what we want in this world.  Making a point to cash-in on these types of opportunities is important to me, and the act even makes my day great.

So, what are you going to do the next time your number is called?  Will you be mentally and physically prepared to take action within your small window of opportunity?  Hmmm…  No need to answer out loud, just make us proud and be different then the crowd.

Don’t miss your opportunity to make someone else’s day GREAT and in the process you’re sure to find that you’re making your own day GREAT!

Yep, this breadcrumb of wisdom can make your life so much more fulfilling.  So enjoy as you continue to Make it GREAT!

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