Simplicity counts, but...

That doesn't mean details don't.

We all seem to be in the search for more time.

And for those of us that aim to streamline and simplify our lives, we
need to be mindful that the details don't get thrown out along the way.

Details are what makes the process, and in our process to put a little
simplification into our lives, we need to pay attention to what makes
up the process.

We can compartmentalize our tasks, but keeps our tasks in the process.
We can streamline our efforts, but our efforts still need to be
included. We can simplify our lives, but keep our lives as the focus.

All in all - it's all in the details.

Yours in "Details" - Coach

No one can really dictate...

The rain.

But we sure can be, the best umbrella.

With everything in our lives, we can only be in charge of ourselves...and
dictate what "we" do, and not other people or things.

In knowing this, we can be prepared to meet all kinds of
challenges, people and situations with grace.

So when we are faced with things that are not in our control, which is
everything...except ourselves...just like when it rains, we can respond
accordingly...and not get wet.

Yours in "Bring it" - Coach

Ever walked into...

A candy store, and got super excited by all the different choices of
treats, and stoked about the ones that you haven't seen in a while?

Our lives are filled with the same amazing array of choices, even more,
and sometimes we don't see the choices all of the choices because we
are focused on only a few.

Just like a candy store, we need to be mindful to look around and take
in all of the choices that are offered to us, there is always one that
will always satisfy what needs to be satisfied.

Yours in "Look Around" - Coach

Listen to the Ones...

That have been grown up most of their lives, it just may be the wise thing to do.

Growing up, we all probably "knew it all" when we were still in sigh
school, but then as time moves on, we seem to know less and less.

I have picked up quite a few gems from those in my life, that have been
around for a while, and the sweet part about it is...they usually give
insights or a new perception, in a way that really makes it matter.

Yours in "Listen" - Coach

What keeps many people...

From the future they want...is usually the past.

Thinking, dwelling or having regrets about the past, sucks the energy
and focus out of our ability to create what we want our future to be.

Driving forwards, while looking or focusing on what was behind, soon
gets you into a wreck...and the same thing can happen with our lives

We need to look forward, for when we focus on what we want in our future, that future will soon come into focus.

Yours in "Forward Focus" - Coach

Stop chasing...

And start embracing!

Got that one from my friend Snowy, National Sales Manager at Oneill!

We may all feel like we are chasing our own tail, in these times, and
we need to start embracing what is real in our lives.

Let's focus on what really matters...like our friends and family, and
be thankful for all that we have.

Tough times pass - they always do, so let the negativity be around our
lives, but not within our lives.

Yours in "Stop Chasing and Start Embracing" - Coach - and Snowy

In setting up our...

Deal, we want the best, so we usually set up our structure to reap the
best outcome, whether it be in our personal lives or business.

"The best last year, was last years best".

In understanding this important concept, we must take some time out to
re-structure what needs to be re-structured within our lives and
business.

After all, if we want the best outcome for our future, we must not rely
on what worked in the past.

Yours in "Re-invent" - Coach

Hopefully, only occasionally...

We look in the mirror, or at or lives and we are sufficiently horrified.

It's OK...it happens...it's only the results of what we have let slip.

And it's really great inspiration and motivation to take what we have
let slip, turn it into an opportunity, and bring it back...even higher
than before.

Yours in the "Next Level" - Coach

Appreciate the little...

Things in Life...they are what makes the Big things possible.

Life and memories are created from experiences and moments, which are
made up by the little things in our lives.

The little things that make up our experiences and moments, are usually
not the things that cost us money, but are the things we get for free...and give for free.

Little things like...little smiles, little thank yous, little people,
little compliments, a little love are what makes up our experiences and
moments and makes our lives worth living.

So maybe give a "little something" and make lives worth living.

Yours in "Little Things" - Coach

Occasionally, we get...

Out of bed with our "C" game.

Doesn't matter much if we stay at home, by ourselves, and don't interact with anyone.

But those instances are rare.

We may wake up with our "C" game but we must leave our house with our "A" game.

Why? For starters, that's like us - and we can really help out, when we
are clicking game. We also know that everyone wants to be around, or
part of, someone who is clicking game.

So in reality, our lives and those around us, expand...when we bring it...with our "A" game.

Yours in "Up to us" - Coach

Finally...

It's the end of what has been a long week...of a long journey.

And we've all have taken our lumps along the way, as well as some
expended emotions.

With the election over, we are embarking on a new journey and our new focus is that of Unity.

So maybe we can spend our weekend in reflection and rest, allowing us
to come back next week Unified, not only as a country, but in our
working and personal lives as well.

We can't do much alone, but we can all do our part to move powerfully
into our future...with all of us Unified...and all of us helping to
make this world a better place.

Yours in "Thank You All" - Coach

Is your glass 1/2 full...

Or 1/2 empty?

It's really the same thing, but it's the way we look at it, that makes
the difference.

The same goes with our lives. We can see the positive or see the
negative and view our lives as 1/2 full or 1/2 empty even though it is
the same thing.

And in looking at things positively, we tend to continue our focus on
the positive, which makes more positive things come into view, and
unfortunately, the opposite is true when we focus on the negative.

I have known people that have admitted to me that they always see the
glass as 1/2 empty...and admittedly, their lives are 1/2 empty as well.

Yours in Choice - Coach

Our Record

I have some questions about the "Record" that plays inside our heads.

To clarify...it's our internal self-talk, and is our perception of how
we think about ourselves and our abilities and situation...and it is
virtually the same today as it was yesterday and the day before and the
month before...

It's usually not as good as
it should be and we attempt to take it to the "Next Level" by wearing the "Winner"
stickers the day of the workshop, taking the picture in the throne -
confirming that you ARE Royalty, putting your goals on the Billion
dollar bill which signifies that you are worth at LEAST a Billion
dollars, throwing out positive blogs and other empowering stuff.

Why...because the "record" plays a big part in how we live now and in our futurre...and by
changing OUR "record" for the better, our lives do better as well.

Yours in a "Sweet Record" - Coach

I've had the Pleasure of...

Having a chat with many who have shared their challenges with me.

A common thread that weaves through most all of the conversations is that
the people all have been intently focusing on the challenges in their
lives.

They have "Spun it and Won it" by redirecting their focus on What is
good in their lives, or on a Solution, instead of their focusing on
their challenges.

Yours in Simple, but it works - Coach

Fix it...

Or Patch it?

Some things work out great with either...but usually depends upon
timing.

Occasionally we need a quick patch to keep us going, for a short bit,
because stopping to fix it may take us out of the game and could bring
about some unwanted results.

And other times, a patch just won't let us keep going...for as long as
we need.

So in our lives, we can fix things or patch things, and just knowing
that fixing things in the long run, is our best bet - because
continuing to live on patches, will eventually lead to a blow out.

Yours in "An Eventual Fix" - Coach