inspiration
When the Stars Align
Jun 30th
Every once in a while, I get a feeling that “I am exactly where I’m supposed to be right now.”
It doesn’t happen all the time, maybe once every few months. But when it does – it is quite a feeling. It’s the feeling that all is right in the world, that a day or a specific moment was created just for me. Three weeks ago, I had one of those moment in the form of a fantastic opportunity.
Back in April, I wrote a post about the momentum I could feel building in my life. And though I didn’t know how or why my efforts would pay off, I just knew they would. Sure enough, six weeks later a job opportunity landed in my lap, and the rest is hostory…
For the past three weeks, I have been transitioning into my new role as the Home Renovations & Product Expert for a Columbus web start-up called BULX.com.
The main reason I’m so excited about BULX is that I’m able to put all of my training and past experiences (graphics and product design, social media, real estate, rehab and renovations) to use to help spread the word about my passion – high-quality products at prices that everyone can afford.
If you have been hustling lately but your opportunity hasn’t come yet, don’t give up yet. Your moment will come.
Below is the post I recently wrote for the BULX blog. If you like it, I hope you’ll follow what I have to say over there too.
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Want to learn how I turned this…
into this?
It’s sort of a long story but one you’ll want to hear…
Make Memorial Day Memorable
May 28th
Memorial Day is this weekend, so I wanted to put together a quick post to thank all past and current members of the armed forces for what they do. As I reflect on what so many men and women have sacrificed for our country, I am reminded that their commitment is what enables me to lead any life I choose.
If I’m not utilizing all of the resources and opportunities that are available to me, then what is the point?
This Memorial Day, commit to make your life memorable.
Take a few moments to decide how you want to be remembered, and what legacy you want to leave behind? Then use this small list of ideas to motivate you to action:
- When in doubt, choose action.
- Make things happen. Don’t just sit there waiting for life to fall into your lap. Create it yourself.
- Be proactive, not reactive. Anticipate, don’t hesitate.
- Apply focused intensity to all of your passions. Your focus will enable you to achieve anything you wish.
- Someone may be doing it bigger/better/faster/fancier than you, but everything you create has the possibility to inspire someone else – so do it anyways.
- Work diligently on the things you love. Your persistence will lead to success.
- Don’t get good at what you hate.
- Given the choice, choose to create instead of consume.
- You are what you think. Focus on the positives and grow; focus on the negatives and wither.
- Expand your horizons; try new things and visit places you have never been. (In college, I was part of an intensive internship program and often joke that those experiences helped me decide what I didn’t want to do for the rest of my life.)
- Be fascinated with everyone you meet. Aim to discover their passions before looking for their faults.
- Be open and share your dreams with those around you. You will realize others feel the same way.
- Act on those dreams. No matter how slowly or in what capacity.
- The opposite of happiness is boredom. Do things that excite you; life is too short to be unhappy.
- Fear is “false evidence appearing real”. When you see fear, run toward it and knock it over. Doing the things that we fear the most often yield the greatest results.
- Don’t stop. Ever.