Category Archives: Leadership

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How can the Detroit Lions help you?

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12/5/11

Detroit Lions

The talent and enthusiasm of the current Detroit Lions is evident at every position and the football field coaching is displayed each Sunday and in every situation. So what causes them to lose big games against championship caliber teams?

The answer is not between the lines but between the ears. These Lions are a mirror of the philosophy of those in normal society who say, “I can be a leader”, and the boss or organization says your are not quite ready. All of the school training and physical attributes in the world can not substitute for the heart of a champion.

• A champion gives his all on every play
• A champion does not display emotion when his opponent gets a temporary edge
• A champion knows that weak minds equal weak results
• A champion looks for advantages and exploits them no matter how subtle they seem
• A champion embraces adversity as an opportunity to excel

All of these traits will help the Lions excel and reach their goals this year if they truly want to be a champion. And they will work in everyone else’s life if they are willing to do the mental work.

A champion practices a patient mind in the middle of fight.

How are you practicing a patient mind?

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Patience Repels Loneliness

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Xavier LuqueMany days on the path of patience are filled with monotonous tasks that seem to have no effects on your goals. These times are made for champions because champions see every step as beneficial to growth and accomplishment. Taking the actions necessary to propel you to the next stage is critical. Some activities may bore you but without them your mission could be derailed. Belief in a mission is evident in prepatory action. The world will know your beliefs and possibly give you help when you fight the fight with no evidence of progress.

Mission objectives can meander when pressure is applied but consistent action reminds us of our goal. Tough decisions may move your comfort zone but they do not change the mission.

Do the difficult today.

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Upgrade yourself

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Daily we must tend to the affairs of our lives and it is imperative to choose the path that upgrades our status. If we constantly upgrade we receive affirmations as patience builds. The character of patience requires a series of upgrades to achieve success. The methodical process of reviewing options must be free of emotion. We should not become mechanical but, to employ mechanisms that root out decisions that down grade our life is vital. Decisions are best made with future considerations in mind. Only think on the past for points of reference not points of definition. Our future choices determine our destiny. Right decisions are not always easy choices. Have no fear with any move that shall propel you forward. The tough part is committing to meaningful change. Consider others then consider the mission. Your mission is to serve others by being true to yourself. It takes a lot of courage to lead yourself out to your promised land but courage has a partner in a series of upgraded decisions. Always forward ever upward.

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Planning is weaving a pattern

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While waiting patiently, you are putting together or twisting or weaving a pattern

Part of this statement comes from the definition of patience and the rest is derived from thoughtful human observance. Waiting indicates that all action necessary to finish is accomplished. Conversely, patiently waiting means that you are working on a plan and actively seeking an opportunity to continue on your path to success. All people are waiting for something good to happen, but genuinely successful people and organizations diagram a plan and seek an occasion to execute their visions.

The current mindset in our society is to get your project done right now. If we are hungry, we want fast food now. If we want to talk to some one, we pick up the phone now. If there is a crisis, we want it fixed now. All of this sounds good, and has a lot to do with the rapid advancement of the human race. Whether we realize it or not, patience and planning are fundamental to creating lasting results (even with extraordinary talent). When we are ready to dominate areas of our lives and wish for a peaceful ascension, the good book gives us a different way to plan our success.

Leave a note on how you are weaving a pattern and why.

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Peace of mind that surpasses everything

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One of my friends called me and said he was losing his mind and thought that his life was over. I told him to say ” I have the peace that passes all understanding”. His response was, what does that mean? This was funny to me because I made an assumption that all Christians knew the meaning of this statement. So after a few seconds of silence I had to admit that I knew the peace part but, I had to search to give full meaning to the statement. Here is what I discovered. This is a bible verse that has some contingencies however, they are easy to follow.

Philippians 4 verses 6-7
6. Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

You must do 3 things to receive this peace.

1. Have no care or cast all your care on God
2. Pray and give thanks to God
3. Make your request known to God

These actions will give you peace that others around you can’t understand. Peace that stops you from screaming. Peace that keeps your heart rate normal in chaotic situations. Peace that gives you a stable mind so that you will not lose your mind ” Up in Here”. So the next time you think you are going to “Lose It” say three times.

I have the peace that passes all understanding.

Leave a comment about how peace has kept you in trying situations.

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Answered Questions

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In the times we find ourselves in most people are questioning God, ourselves and our motives. Some are even questioning their existence. As to why I am here? How did I get myself into this mess? These questions are valid and would help anyone who received answers to them. It would also help their spheres of influence. There are some unexplainable events. People pass unexpectedly, jobs layoff, disappointing relationships, blah,blah,blah. All of these go into the category of secret things. If you can’t control or influence the outcome then leave them for God to handle. The other parts of life which are revealed to us, we are obligated to investigate. By investigate I mean study what was revealed to you. Allow me to digress a little. Most will say that “revealed stuff” is for someone with more time on their hands. Or for a person who has dedicated themselves to hearing God, a preacher or priest or more spiritual individual. I beg to differ. Everyone is lead or has had something revealed to them. Some unexplainable truth or direction that cannot be purged from their being. This thing, idea, feeling that keeps you motivated or keeps nagging you until you fully address it. So now as you take a moment to re……….discover. I said re-discover what this revelation is for you. You can begin to take the steps to make it happen. My revealed thing is that I am an Inspirationalist, Writer and Thinker. This I must do with all of my might. May you be encouraged to…

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Walking on Rose Petals

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I wrote this post a while back but it seems fitting for this occasion. Today is a beautiful site here in Alabama, the sky is the perfect shade of blue and there is a smattering of powder clouds wafting across the heavens. The cool undulating breeze announces Fall but recognizes Spring and Summer desiring to capture the moment. My wife suggests we sit outside, I tell her that I must blow the leaves first. She says, “That’s the problem with the world. We always want rose petals to walk on and God provides them for us on a daily basis.”

Well, I first thought,” why is she talking about rose petals when I am talking about leaves, doesn’t she know her rose bushes are in the front and we are planning to relax in the back?” The roses that are in the front of the house are red, yellow, pink and white and for weeks on end there is a fresh path daily to walk upon due to the different seasons that they bloom. So for awhile I focused on the rest of the beauty that is on earth and how it continues to produce and perform tricks for all to enjoy. Amazing feats are displayed like flickering ever visible stars to allowing a moon that can light the entire night sky without disturbing a soul.

In life as with our environment we think that leaves and petals are problems that must be blown away but, if we will stop and enjoy them we can understand that there are blessings from Heaven that surrounds us. High grass crunches in Fall beneath your feet, pine needles, pine cones, acorns, pecans, walnuts and muscadines all emerge for the pleasure of the person who stops and enjoys the moment. So the next time you feel no one understands you or ever does anything nice for you, go outside and take in the majesty laid out for you. And if you walk near arose garden then maybe, just maybe God will throw a few rose petals under you feet.

PS. Even the rain clears away impurities!