The harder you train in peace time, the less you bleed in war time. I have a lot of mentors and look up to many great men and women. In so many journey's I find inspiration, wisdom, direction, and love. But there are a very select few that get a pedestal above everyone else. And … Continue reading Navy Seals – Lighting A Fire
Author: Chad Shipley
Auctioning A Dead Horse
I heard this story a long time ago and thought it was hilarious so I am re-posting. I would give credit but I have zero idea where this ever came from. A young man named Al bought a horse from a farmer for $250. The farmer agreed to deliver the horse the next day. The … Continue reading Auctioning A Dead Horse
Lighting Your Fire – #4
Boom. I'm back baby. Had the vacation of my life and ready to "hit the ground running" - Now, there's some corporate BS slang for ya'll. If you ever hear someone say, "let's get you ready to hit the ground running" - you should RUN. Ok, where were we? Ah yes, the 5 massively transformational … Continue reading Lighting Your Fire – #4
My BS Filter
Everywhere you look today there is someone voicing a major opinion on a major issue in a massively annoying way. Hell, this blog may be one of them. Free Speech? Ya, reserved for those intelligent enough to explore issues, unravel opposing thoughts, and articulate something from deep inside.....Something genuine and real. I get it. Everyone … Continue reading My BS Filter
A Beautiful Reference
"Expand your references, and you'll immediately expand your life." - Tony Robbins I had a phone call yesterday with a future renter of our beach condo. Him and his wife are snowbirds from Nova Scotia that come to Panama City Beach for an extended stay in the winter months (February - April). During our conversation … Continue reading A Beautiful Reference
Actually?
Actually, what is with this word? Like, we all use it constantly. Yet, in almost every form of our use, it's MASSIVELY INSULTING "Actually, that's a good idea" "Actually, I like that" "Actually, that sounds awesome" Actually.......here is what people really hear: "Actually, that's a good idea" -> I'm surprised by your idea "Actually, I … Continue reading Actually?
Insights from Afar
I wrestled with an idea on the beach yesterday. I was engulfed in a sense of happiness that I haven't felt in a long time. That special song on the radio. My woman by my side. My feet in the beautiful white sand. And the laughter of my daughter echoing in the breeze. My monkey … Continue reading Insights from Afar
John Lennon & Understanding Life
“When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down ‘happy’. They told me I didn’t understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life." … Continue reading John Lennon & Understanding Life
Lighting Your Fire – #3
Whoa - 3 days in and feeling awesome! I love life and I'm thankful for these two 🙂 In Fire #1, we figured out that having something you love to do first thing in the morning is a MUST. In Fire #2, we explored the miraculous power of our minds and the RIGHT inputs it … Continue reading Lighting Your Fire – #3
Lighting Your Fire – #2
Here's the reality. We all have a FIRE within us. It longs to burn. It longs to be awaken. It screams -> Light me up you dumb idiot. In yesterday's POST we asked a simple question. Are you ECSTATIC to wake up every single morning? Ultimately, living a life where you are not, is … Continue reading Lighting Your Fire – #2
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