Motivational Speaker • Author • Entrepreneur • Life Coach • Writer
Jul
26
2012

Like a 4th brother to me he was not just the tall dark and handsome type, but he also had the natural athletic ability like none-other that I’ve seen to-date. 

Blessed with the super-powers possessed by many animals in nature, he was fast as a gazelle, strong as an ox and tough as a razor-claw badger.  But being stubborn as a mule and angry and uncontrollable as a bull would ultimately lead to his demise and undoing. 

Stanley was his name and his story is a textbook example of how when we let our “inner green hulk of rage” rule and run our lives, it will ultimately lead to our ruin.

As a kid I vividly remember Stanley started coming around our house in the rough neighborhood of West Dallas, Texas.  He was a delightful guy one year older than me and always looking to do something fun and adventurous with me and my brothers.  He instantly bonded with the four of us and ultimately became like my Dad’s 5th son.  It didn’t take long after that for his true colors and anger and unwavering need for control to rear its ugly head slowly over time.

A product of a rough upbringing, he was quick to defend his position and even quicker to release his pent-up rage on individuals who crossed him.  If you were a good friend of his, your battles became his battles and I have several memories of him offering his unsolicited and unwelcomed aggression and rage in moments of tension and frustration in an attempt to solve a dispute or problem.

Football and Track were two sports that he excelled at and pound-for-pound few could match his speed and abilities on the track and on the gridiron.  But as it were, not even the track or the aggression and controlled violence of the football field were enough to satisfy and quench his combative, confrontational thirst and pent-up rage.  His chronic uncontrolled “anger” was only one letter away from “danger” and his inability to submit to authority and heed advice of others was propelling him down the wrong way on the tracks of life.  His metaphorical light at the end of the tunnel was not a happy day, it was a big, fat train.

I would love to share the juicy details of Stanley’s amazing story and what was his transformational trigger-for-change but you’ll just have to get my book “Make it GREAT” when it’s released this November 2012, just in time for Christmas.  His story is guaranteed to speak to you and/or someone in your family, friends or inner-circle.
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Jul
18
2012

I was talking to a good friend today about some new developments in her life.  She had just received word about a couple of individuals who have resurfaced in her area and have been known to cause drama in her life in the past.  She was a bit frantic about the idea of them colluding together to find her and her husband so that they could work in concert to exact some more drama into their life. 

What do you think we should do?” she asked.  I politely responded, “If drama makes an attempt to find you, just be nice.  Be nice until it’s no longer appropriate to be nice then ask for help from the proper authorities.  In the meantime don’t start freaking out and let hypothetical and potential problems of the future negatively affect your joy and happiness in the present.” 

Simply put, don’t waste time worrying in advance about future negative possibilities that may never become reality.  I further reminded her that “Worry” is a cunning, sneaky, professional thief that is highly proficient at accosting individuals and robbing and depriving them of their joy and happiness in the present moments of life.  She immediately voiced her understanding and gratitude and agreed to hold on to her happiness in the moment.

Honestly, it’s conversations like these that really fire me up and get my juices for life flowing.  These types of conversations serve as a reminder for me as well.  I call them “Power-Chats”.  I sincerely believe that power chats on a regular basis with other individuals that are “goal-getters” and “dream-driven” and are looking to better themselves is an absolute must to keep your edge and focus in this “Life” thing.  Trying to brave the storm of life by yourself can be a daunting task to say the least.  Life has shown me that the constant noise of negativity and drama of the world around us can beat us up and cause severe damage to one’s psyche if left unchecked by an occasional power chat. 

So I invite you to consider forming a strategic alliance relationship with several like-mind and quality friends and family members that can serve in the role of mutual encourager.  A relationship where you both are mutual champions of each other’s success and wellbeing.  A relationship that mutually nourishes and uplifts and affirms each other in the best of times and the not-so-best of times.  When it comes to combating pervasive drama and negativity there’s definitely safety in numbers. 

So let’s grow our strategic alliances and leverage the potent power and possibilities of the prolific “Power-Chat” on a regular basis.  Now you have no excuse not to make it GREAT!

Pre-Order My Book TODAY:      “Make it GREAT”
www.MakeItGreatNOW.com

Jul
17
2012

Don’t forget today that we pray not for our mountains to be moved, but for the strength to climb them.  We ask not for our stumbling blocks to be taken away, but for the wisdom to recognize them and go around.   And, we make no such request for our life to be “Easy”, but for the resilience and focus and tenacity to hang in there and overcome when it’s “Hard.”

Another day down and yet another one to go. Let’s make it GREAT!

My Book:     Make it GREAT
www.MakeItGreatNOW.com

Jul
13
2012

The most important words and phrases in most contracts can usually be found written in fine print at the bottom of the page.  After thoroughly reviewing the contract of life I’ve discovered that the fine print on one of the pages states the following:  

“Whoever wants to become great among the masses must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave.  You were created to be free but do not use your free-will to take advantage or harm and abuse and enslave others, but use it to serve others in love.” 

Furthermore, in order to win at the game of life you must understand how to score points and one of the ways to score big points is to use the most important words spoken in any language.  The following words carry the most point value:  “Thank You”, “Please”, “I’m Sorry” and “I Forgive You”.  They don’t sound like much but when used properly they can make a huge difference in the game of life.  So, be sure to use them honestly and often and light up the score board. 

As I’ve always said, we only get one time through this “life” thing so let’s continue in our best efforts to make it GREAT!

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(All points are ONLY redeemable in the hereafter.
Contest rules never change.  Children under 18 are
admitted without parents and this offer isn’t void
where prohibited
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My Book:     Make it GREAT
www.MakeItGreatNOW.com

Jul
11
2012

Another one of my short video’s to get your “Belief Juices” flowing. I many of these poems to deliver a message to those who would take time to listen.  I created this one  just for YOU and you know who “YOU” are.

Believe you can or Believe you can’t, either way, you’re absolutely right. Our level of Belief is the foundation for all that we do in this thing called “Life”.

No man or woman has ever accomplished anything great without first Believing that it was possible. So, to start acheiving, we must first start Believing. I don’t een know you, but I still believe in the power of your belief. So let’s go and Make it GREAT!

My Video Clip for YOU:
http://youtu.be/-DcPGg7rNJk

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