I am inspired by life and all the lessons it teaches daily. Each day I try to learn from life and the environment I live in. This morning I was riding my bike and saw something that made me begin to think about what impact if any I will have after I die.
I know many do not like to think about death, they consider death to be a morbid subject. As the Good Book says “There is a time to live and a time to die.” So death is nothing to be afraid of, but to be prepared for.
Let me first say that what I saw this morning on my morning ride is a bit horrific, but follow me and I think you will see the lessons.
As I was riding my bike, I saw a rabbit that appeared to be run over by a car. While passing this sight I thought what a shame. I didn’t give it much thought, but when I was on my return trip, that is when the light bulb went off. The second time I saw this rabbit, a crow was picking his morning breakfast from this dead rabbit’s body. I know it paints a dreadful picture, but let us see what we can learn.
Number one, this rabbit probably had no idea that today was going to be his last day of living, just like you and I are not sure when our time is up. Therefore we have to approach each day with great vigor and excitement. Next, what grabbed my attention was seeing the crow getting his morning meal. The rabbit was benefiting the livelihood of the crow, which made me think will I still be able to serve mankind after I die. What am I producing today that others will be able to know I was here.
I have come to this conclusion; we all need to live life as if today is our last day. Be involved in something that will serve mankind after we are no longer living.
THINK BETTER, LIVE BETTER
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
WHAT’S YOUR RISK TOLERANCE
Over the last decade or so I have been on a course to become the best me I could be. After countless hours of studying, failing, personal development, mentoring and failing, did I say failing already. I have discovered a principal within this process that many people try to avoid.
In trying to avoid this key element of success, many people find themselves living unfulfilled lives and basically reducing their potential greatly.
What is this all important key? RISK!!! Yep, I said it, if you are ever going to reach further, climb higher and do more than you ever thought possible, you are going to have to take risk. Now I know you don’t like hearing this, you don’t like to live on what others classify as the wild side of life.
However, whatever you want to accomplish on an enormous scale, there will always be great risk involved. And yes, the bigger the dream, vision or desire, the bigger the risk.
Now there are four basic things we can do with risk. Number one, we can transfer it. This rarely works with dreams and visions, but when you are driving your car there is risk. So each of us have transferred that risk to our insurance companies. The next thing you can do is avoid risk. How do we avoid risk, by putting that dream right on the shelf and leaving it alone. Thirdly, we can reduce risk, by studying, getting with the right people and so on. Lastly, we can accept risk, this is the route I would suggest for anyone wanting to achieve great things.
When we accept the risk that is related to our goals and dreams, we are in a more powerful position. Why would I say that? Because now you have the opportunity to plan and prepare for the risk, instead of it catching you off guard.
What I have found to be true in my life and other successful people is that accepting risk will break you away from the pack. There is risk in almost everything we do. When you go out to eat, there is a risk, so what do we do. We try and find what we think are respectable places of business, to reduce a bad eating experience. We ask for recommendations from other people. We sometimes read reviews of local restaurants. This is all done after we have accepted the risk, now we do everything in our power to reduce the risk.
This simple example can be applied to all aspects of life, whether you want to start a business, invest money or get married. You have the power to accept the risk and than do your due diligence to reduce the risk.
Well I hope this information will assist and help you in your future adventures.
In trying to avoid this key element of success, many people find themselves living unfulfilled lives and basically reducing their potential greatly.
What is this all important key? RISK!!! Yep, I said it, if you are ever going to reach further, climb higher and do more than you ever thought possible, you are going to have to take risk. Now I know you don’t like hearing this, you don’t like to live on what others classify as the wild side of life.
However, whatever you want to accomplish on an enormous scale, there will always be great risk involved. And yes, the bigger the dream, vision or desire, the bigger the risk.
Now there are four basic things we can do with risk. Number one, we can transfer it. This rarely works with dreams and visions, but when you are driving your car there is risk. So each of us have transferred that risk to our insurance companies. The next thing you can do is avoid risk. How do we avoid risk, by putting that dream right on the shelf and leaving it alone. Thirdly, we can reduce risk, by studying, getting with the right people and so on. Lastly, we can accept risk, this is the route I would suggest for anyone wanting to achieve great things.
When we accept the risk that is related to our goals and dreams, we are in a more powerful position. Why would I say that? Because now you have the opportunity to plan and prepare for the risk, instead of it catching you off guard.
What I have found to be true in my life and other successful people is that accepting risk will break you away from the pack. There is risk in almost everything we do. When you go out to eat, there is a risk, so what do we do. We try and find what we think are respectable places of business, to reduce a bad eating experience. We ask for recommendations from other people. We sometimes read reviews of local restaurants. This is all done after we have accepted the risk, now we do everything in our power to reduce the risk.
This simple example can be applied to all aspects of life, whether you want to start a business, invest money or get married. You have the power to accept the risk and than do your due diligence to reduce the risk.
Well I hope this information will assist and help you in your future adventures.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
YOU WILL NEVER KNOW FOR SURE…
Time and time again so-called experts have been proven wrong. The world was thought to be flat until someone challenged that thinking. To swim the English Channel was thought impossible, until someone challenged that thought.
What in your life is lingering around because you haven’t challenged it? Is it debt, being over weight, a bad attitude or an unsatisfying job? I guarantee you it won’t change until you challenge it.
Recently I read the story of Roger Bannister, the first man to ever run a mile under four minutes. It was thought impossible for the human body to endure such pressure. But Roger Bannister decided to challenge this notion and in doing so set a standard for others to follow.
What have you not attempted because others have said it can’t be done? What have you told yourself you can not do? What lie do you believe? The funny thing about a lie, it can be false, but if you think it is true, it becomes true to you.
I want you to live your best life, but for that to happen you are going to have to do what others say is impossible, stop doubting yourself and get to moving. Because there is one thing for sure………
“YOU WILL NEVER KNOW FOR SURE, UNTIL YOU GO FOR IT.”
In reading Roger Bannister’s story, I picked up three nuggets I want to share with you on how he was able to do the impossible.
The first thing Roger did was set the goal to break the four minute mile. Now in setting this goal he had to separate from all negative energy toward this goal. He couldn’t listen to the hundred of thousands of people who thought it couldn’t be done.
I have a friend who just received her doctorate degree; this is after dropping out of high school, a couple of bad relationships and three children. Many thought she was crazy to go after such a lofty goal. “Just be glad you got your GED” some said. Others said “Why are you doing all this school stuff.” But she kept on pushing, until her goal was met. Now Dr. Kristal Cutley runs her own business helping others live their educational dreams.
So set a goal and see it through………….
The next thing I observed from Roger is that he set up a training program to help him reach his goal. Roger developed a plan that worked for him; you will have to do the same thing. Some of us work better in the early mornings, while others love the late nights. Find the course that is best for you.
Lastly, Roger looked for the opportune time to bring his goal, training and desire together. On May 6, 1954, at Oxford University, Roger saw the opportunity before him. Now at first glance, Roger did not see this opportunity, the winds were blowing pretty strong that day, so Roger planned not to run. But as the day went on, and the winds began to calm down, he saw his chance.
Harold Abrahams of BBC Radio made the call.
When the crowd heard the three they screamed so loud, it drowned out Harold. Roger had done what they said could not be done; he ran the mile in 3:59.4. The current record today is 3:43.13, because Roger Bannister dared to go against the nay-sayers; others were able to shift their thinking as well.
What is the world waiting for you to accomplish, that others may break the glass ceiling? Set your goal, train well and look for the opportunity to perform your best.
THINK BETTER, LIVE BETTER!!!
What in your life is lingering around because you haven’t challenged it? Is it debt, being over weight, a bad attitude or an unsatisfying job? I guarantee you it won’t change until you challenge it.
Recently I read the story of Roger Bannister, the first man to ever run a mile under four minutes. It was thought impossible for the human body to endure such pressure. But Roger Bannister decided to challenge this notion and in doing so set a standard for others to follow.
What have you not attempted because others have said it can’t be done? What have you told yourself you can not do? What lie do you believe? The funny thing about a lie, it can be false, but if you think it is true, it becomes true to you.
I want you to live your best life, but for that to happen you are going to have to do what others say is impossible, stop doubting yourself and get to moving. Because there is one thing for sure………
“YOU WILL NEVER KNOW FOR SURE, UNTIL YOU GO FOR IT.”
In reading Roger Bannister’s story, I picked up three nuggets I want to share with you on how he was able to do the impossible.
The first thing Roger did was set the goal to break the four minute mile. Now in setting this goal he had to separate from all negative energy toward this goal. He couldn’t listen to the hundred of thousands of people who thought it couldn’t be done.
I have a friend who just received her doctorate degree; this is after dropping out of high school, a couple of bad relationships and three children. Many thought she was crazy to go after such a lofty goal. “Just be glad you got your GED” some said. Others said “Why are you doing all this school stuff.” But she kept on pushing, until her goal was met. Now Dr. Kristal Cutley runs her own business helping others live their educational dreams.
So set a goal and see it through………….
The next thing I observed from Roger is that he set up a training program to help him reach his goal. Roger developed a plan that worked for him; you will have to do the same thing. Some of us work better in the early mornings, while others love the late nights. Find the course that is best for you.
Lastly, Roger looked for the opportune time to bring his goal, training and desire together. On May 6, 1954, at Oxford University, Roger saw the opportunity before him. Now at first glance, Roger did not see this opportunity, the winds were blowing pretty strong that day, so Roger planned not to run. But as the day went on, and the winds began to calm down, he saw his chance.
Harold Abrahams of BBC Radio made the call.
"Ladies and gentlemen, here is the result of event 9, the one mile: 1st, No. 41, R.G. Bannister, Amateur Athletic Association and formerly of Exeter and Merton Colleges, Oxford, with a time which is a new meeting and track record, and which - subject to ratification - will be a new English Native, British National, All-Comers, European, British Empire and World Record. The time was 3..."
When the crowd heard the three they screamed so loud, it drowned out Harold. Roger had done what they said could not be done; he ran the mile in 3:59.4. The current record today is 3:43.13, because Roger Bannister dared to go against the nay-sayers; others were able to shift their thinking as well.
What is the world waiting for you to accomplish, that others may break the glass ceiling? Set your goal, train well and look for the opportunity to perform your best.
THINK BETTER, LIVE BETTER!!!
Monday, August 30, 2010
GO FOR IT!!!
Many people meet their death bed with many regrets, a lot of “I should have, wish I would of and if I could do it all over again.” How can you and I avoid this tragic occurrence from happening to us? It’s simple, “GO FOR IT.” Now your “IT” may be different than mine, yours may be to get a degree, travel the world, start a business, become a public speaker or start a foundation to help at risk children. Whatever your “IT” is I want to encourage you to “GO FOR IT.”
I speak with plenty of people who are bored, disinterested or just fed up with their current job, life or overall direction they are headed. I simply tell them this feeling is a result of not pursuing that inner desire on the inside of them.
This is not always a career change it may be your deep rooted passion for singing. Not to be a big time super star, but maybe to perform weekly at the local Jazz Club in your neighborhood.
Until you fulfill this desire, it will haunt you until the day you die. I have to run a full marathon before I die. I have run a half marathon, but it did not kill the desire on the inside of me to complete a full one. Now I know what many of you are saying, why would anyone want to run or walk 26.2 miles? I say the same thing about people who desire to jump out of a perfectly good airplane. When I was offered this opportunity in the military, I gladly rejected this opportunity, while others literally jumped at the opportunity.
In 1994 Michael “Air” Jordan arguably the greatest player to play basketball walked away from the game at his prime, some thought. Fresh off his third championship, many wondered why he would do this. I know. There was something burning on the inside of him. From a quote in a Steve Aschburner article for Inside The NBA, here is what many had to say:
Many people called Jordan’s attempt at baseball a failure, I see it very differently. Whether he made the roster or not, what he did was fulfill a desire that would have haunted him for the rest of his life. When Jordan was asked why he did it, he replied,
If you don’t know how the rest of the story goes, Jordan ended his attempt a year later and returned to basketball and won another three championships. And by the way, he happens to own his own professional basketball team now. So pursuing his desire didn’t knock him off track not one bit. What it did was allow him to go to his grave not wondering what would have happen if I had just went “FOR IT.”
What desire do you have that will not escape you, you think about it, dream about it, and wonder what if. It’s time to stop wondering and “GO FOR IT.”
THINK BETTER, LIVE BETTER
I speak with plenty of people who are bored, disinterested or just fed up with their current job, life or overall direction they are headed. I simply tell them this feeling is a result of not pursuing that inner desire on the inside of them.
This is not always a career change it may be your deep rooted passion for singing. Not to be a big time super star, but maybe to perform weekly at the local Jazz Club in your neighborhood.
Until you fulfill this desire, it will haunt you until the day you die. I have to run a full marathon before I die. I have run a half marathon, but it did not kill the desire on the inside of me to complete a full one. Now I know what many of you are saying, why would anyone want to run or walk 26.2 miles? I say the same thing about people who desire to jump out of a perfectly good airplane. When I was offered this opportunity in the military, I gladly rejected this opportunity, while others literally jumped at the opportunity.
In 1994 Michael “Air” Jordan arguably the greatest player to play basketball walked away from the game at his prime, some thought. Fresh off his third championship, many wondered why he would do this. I know. There was something burning on the inside of him. From a quote in a Steve Aschburner article for Inside The NBA, here is what many had to say:
"Everybody else around the league thought that this guy is just heading into his prime, and to chase something that maybe's not going to happen -- he's so great -- why would he take the time, or waste the time, to do that?''
Many people called Jordan’s attempt at baseball a failure, I see it very differently. Whether he made the roster or not, what he did was fulfill a desire that would have haunted him for the rest of his life. When Jordan was asked why he did it, he replied,
“I want to play baseball. It was my father's dream that I become a baseball player.”
If you don’t know how the rest of the story goes, Jordan ended his attempt a year later and returned to basketball and won another three championships. And by the way, he happens to own his own professional basketball team now. So pursuing his desire didn’t knock him off track not one bit. What it did was allow him to go to his grave not wondering what would have happen if I had just went “FOR IT.”
What desire do you have that will not escape you, you think about it, dream about it, and wonder what if. It’s time to stop wondering and “GO FOR IT.”
THINK BETTER, LIVE BETTER
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
DR. WILL SPEAKS RADIO SHOW
Hey Fam,
I have a brand new radio show I want you to check out. Log onto www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-will-speaks every Wednesday at 10:00am PST. Each show will bring you informative information to help you grow in life and become the best you possible. I will interview special guest who are maximizing thier gifts to produce an awesome life. I look forward to sharing with you in this new form. Tell all your friends it's going down on the Dr.Will Speaks Show!!!
Think Better, Live Better!!!
I have a brand new radio show I want you to check out. Log onto www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-will-speaks every Wednesday at 10:00am PST. Each show will bring you informative information to help you grow in life and become the best you possible. I will interview special guest who are maximizing thier gifts to produce an awesome life. I look forward to sharing with you in this new form. Tell all your friends it's going down on the Dr.Will Speaks Show!!!
Think Better, Live Better!!!
Monday, August 9, 2010
BECOME A STUDENT
Most people want to be successful, rich, well off, or wealthy. But few take the time to study how to become what they desire.
Imagine a basketball player never practicing or a musician never practicing. I have read numerous books, magazines and articles, listened to so many audio recordings and the resounding thing I hear is that you have to practice and study what you want to become.
A better term is you must become a student of what you want to be. I am a very amateur golfer; I rarely play and never practice. So it doesn’t amaze me that I don’t perform that well when I go out. I will have a good swing maybe every fifth swing. However my colleagues that I play with do far better than me, but they play more, and more importantly they practice.
Contrast to my golf game is my public speaking career, I practice and study the great speakers and influencers of the past and present. By the responses I receive after my presentations, the practice was well worth it. Even though I am nervous every time I get up to speak, it is not because I am not prepared.
How does this apply to our personal lives, finances and life in general? Well it starts with your personal goals in each of these areas. What type of entrepreneur, employee or parent do you desire to be? What type of finances do you desire to possess?
You can not just hope that the wisdom will fall into your lap; you must be diligent to pursue what you want. You can no longer be passive about your desires.
Three action steps you need to take today.
Becoming a student of what you desire will prove to be invaluable in your pursuit of your desires. The better student you become, the better you position yourself for what you want out of life.
The better student you become, the better quality teachers you will attract. One of my favorite quotes “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.”
THINK BETTER, LIVE BETTER!!!
Imagine a basketball player never practicing or a musician never practicing. I have read numerous books, magazines and articles, listened to so many audio recordings and the resounding thing I hear is that you have to practice and study what you want to become.
A better term is you must become a student of what you want to be. I am a very amateur golfer; I rarely play and never practice. So it doesn’t amaze me that I don’t perform that well when I go out. I will have a good swing maybe every fifth swing. However my colleagues that I play with do far better than me, but they play more, and more importantly they practice.
Contrast to my golf game is my public speaking career, I practice and study the great speakers and influencers of the past and present. By the responses I receive after my presentations, the practice was well worth it. Even though I am nervous every time I get up to speak, it is not because I am not prepared.
How does this apply to our personal lives, finances and life in general? Well it starts with your personal goals in each of these areas. What type of entrepreneur, employee or parent do you desire to be? What type of finances do you desire to possess?
You can not just hope that the wisdom will fall into your lap; you must be diligent to pursue what you want. You can no longer be passive about your desires.
Three action steps you need to take today.
1. Find a coach or mentor
2. Get the books or info on what you desire
3. Take the first steps toward your goal
Becoming a student of what you desire will prove to be invaluable in your pursuit of your desires. The better student you become, the better you position yourself for what you want out of life.
The better student you become, the better quality teachers you will attract. One of my favorite quotes “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.”
THINK BETTER, LIVE BETTER!!!
Thursday, August 5, 2010
SEEING THE GOOD IN EVERY SITUATION
Why is this happening to me? Is a common question that many people ask themselves when they are faced with challenging situations in life. Many choose to focus on the displeasure or the pain of the circumstance rather than choose to find the good in the situation. Now I know you think this is an impossible task, what’s good about someone dying, losing their home, or their job. Well when you look on the surface of these types of situations I admit it may be tough not to react from your feelings.
When my grandmother died, the pain was awful; I didn’t think I wanted to live. But my grandmother had terminal cancer and didn’t want to go through the process of chemo. When I walked into her hospital room, she looked at me with those beautiful brown eyes and said “baby, grandma is tired, I’m ready to go.” When I left that room, the pain of grandma dying was still as strong as ever, but I had a peace within me. I knew grandma was on her way to heaven, and given the choice of returning to earth, I think she would have stayed in heaven.
From that conversation with my grandma, it allowed me to focus not on grandma dying, but on what I loved about her. Yes I would miss her, yes I hated she was dying, but I DECIDED to focus on all the wonderful and great moments we shared.
Moments like sitting with her and watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. Or waiting by the kitchen door for her to tell me I could lick the spoon from the cake she just made. I remembered how she always called me “grandma’s little man.” I had so many great things to think about, rather than the thoughts that would cause me to cry or feel the pain of grandma dying.
King Solomon, said to be the wisest man to ever live coined this beautiful passage;
King Solomon here tells us all that we are going to experience different seasons in our lives, no one is exempt. But we each have the power to think about the good in every situation, and believe me, if you decide to find the good, it is there waiting to be discovered.
Everyone can complain that’s the easy thing to do, be the person that say’s I will find the “GOOD IN EVERY SITUATION.”
THINK BETTER, LIVE BETTER!!!
When my grandmother died, the pain was awful; I didn’t think I wanted to live. But my grandmother had terminal cancer and didn’t want to go through the process of chemo. When I walked into her hospital room, she looked at me with those beautiful brown eyes and said “baby, grandma is tired, I’m ready to go.” When I left that room, the pain of grandma dying was still as strong as ever, but I had a peace within me. I knew grandma was on her way to heaven, and given the choice of returning to earth, I think she would have stayed in heaven.
From that conversation with my grandma, it allowed me to focus not on grandma dying, but on what I loved about her. Yes I would miss her, yes I hated she was dying, but I DECIDED to focus on all the wonderful and great moments we shared.
Moments like sitting with her and watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. Or waiting by the kitchen door for her to tell me I could lick the spoon from the cake she just made. I remembered how she always called me “grandma’s little man.” I had so many great things to think about, rather than the thoughts that would cause me to cry or feel the pain of grandma dying.
King Solomon, said to be the wisest man to ever live coined this beautiful passage;
1To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:2A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;3A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;4A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
5A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;6A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;7A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;8A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.
King Solomon here tells us all that we are going to experience different seasons in our lives, no one is exempt. But we each have the power to think about the good in every situation, and believe me, if you decide to find the good, it is there waiting to be discovered.
Everyone can complain that’s the easy thing to do, be the person that say’s I will find the “GOOD IN EVERY SITUATION.”
THINK BETTER, LIVE BETTER!!!
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