As I continue to read John Maxwell’s book, Put Your Dream to the Test, I’m reminded of a quote I read several years ago. Here is today’s Thought for the Day.
I believe every one of us has a unique calling. It’s certainly not something reserved for a chosen few who end up as pastors, priests, [...]
Archive for April, 2009
Thought for the Day
Posted in Thought for the Day, tagged Dreams, Inspiration, Thought on April 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
My Twitter Follows
Posted in Technology, tagged Technology, Twitter on April 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Twitter (or “tweeting”) is still fairly new to me. However in just a few short months, I have compiled a pretty good list of individuals that I follow daily. Most are leaders within their company. Others are friends, organizations, or interesting people to follow.
If you can suggest other leaders or interesting people I could follow, [...]
What you say, what you do and who you are
Posted in Personal Development, tagged Personal Development, Seth Godin on April 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Today’s guest post is a recent posting from Seth Godin’s blog. Enjoy!
What you say, what you do and who you are
by Seth Godin
We no longer care what you say.
We care a great deal about what you do.
If you charge for hand raking but use a leaf blower when the client isn’t home
If you sneak into [...]
Photo Friday – War Dog Memorial
Posted in Local Interest, Photography, tagged Local Interest, Photography, War Dog Memorial on April 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Today’s photos are of the War Dog Memorial on the UT Knoxville campus.
A noble Doberman pinscher represents hundreds of heroic war dogs that served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. Although most were Doberman pinschers, German shepherds, Labrador retrievers and occasionally, a collie served during the war as sentries, messengers, [...]
Thought for the Day
Posted in Thought for the Day, tagged Inspiration, Thought on April 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Here is today’s thought for the day. I’m not certain where I heard this, but am almost sure it came from Dave Ramsey.
Diligence is discipline with excellence over an extended period of time.
The Purpose of Passion
Posted in Personal Development, tagged Mark Sanborn, Passion, Personal Development on April 16, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The Purpose of Passion
by Mark Sanborn
Passion by itself is of little value (like having a gallon of gas without an engine to put it in), but used as fuel for one’s work, it has many benefits.
Passion…
Invigorates. Your alarm clock becomes your achievement clock. You’ll be waking up ready to get to the important work you [...]
Why Eagles Fly and Chickens Flutter
Posted in Personal Development, tagged Chicken, Dan Miller, Dreams, Eagle, Personal Development on April 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
While cleaning out my e-mail inbox, I came across this story from a newsletter I received several years ago. When reading this, think about where in your life the temptation of “security” has led you to a potential trap?
Why Eagles Fly and Chickens Flutter
Dan Miller
Once upon a time in the long, long ago the Eagle [...]
Thought for the Day – Dreams
Posted in Books, Thought for the Day, tagged Books, Dreams, John Maxwell, Thought on April 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Yesterday I received my review copy of John Maxwell’s book, Put Your Dream to the Test. Just in reading the introduction today, I came across this statement that really made me stop and think. So, here is today’s thought for the day.
“A dream is an inspiring picture of the future that energizes your mind, will, [...]
