The first step in looking at the big picture in any situation is to first look beyond yourself and see how others may be involved in it.

King Solomon kept the council of wise people. We too should surround ourselves with those we trust and respect. It can make us all wiser.

To succeed in any endeavor, seek wisdom. And by seek I mean actually going, looking, studying, or otherwise making an honest effort to learn

It's human nature to share our thoughts & concerns but, the same words come off as different when said as: boss, friend, spouse, dad, etc.

Performance Management Maxim: If you don't measure it, you WILL have challenges managing it. No matter what the 'IT' you manage is.

Award celebrations can be inspiring. I love seeing people coming together to recognise the efforts of a peer.

As the space shuttle used most of its fuel in the first minutes of flight to reach orbit, we must persevere to launch into a new endeavor.

I like this Churchill quote: "Courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality that guarantees all the others".

If: 'It's never too late to be what you might have been.' - George Eliot. Then: 'What do you want to be when you get older'?

Today in the breakroom a coworker said he wanted to send me an instant message. I told him, he was. 'Talking, the original instant message'.

Love on your employees and they will love on your customers. Just saw it in action at Churchill Downs while working at the Breeders Cup.

The acknowledgments of a book may often be glossed over, but if you do read them, you will find a successful tale of people helping others.

There are 3 ways to amplify our message. 1st: Talk louder. 2nd: Reduce the volume on everything else. 3rd: Have others listen more intently

Cynics tend to point out faults. Since few achieve perfection, cynics often are successful, even finding fault in what is 'good enough'.

Dreams are our light at the end of the tunnel in our walk through life. The only thing worse than giving up on our dreams is not having any.

Sometimes mistakes turn out to be the best things to happen to us. Its almost as if some other power is at work correcting for our errors.

One of the most profound lessons someone will learn in life is that what happens to them in their day-to-day lives is often not about them.

As I twinged, a nurse asked; 'if you fear needles, why are you giving blood?' I answered: 'I like saving lives more than I fear needles'.

A great quote on integrity: "Doing the right thing is never the wrong thing to do". - Harvey Mackay

Appreciating what seems commonplace. Drove a 1966 Studebaker across town. No power steering or power brakes. No Air. But still very cool!

Everyone can learn from their mistakes. Some people just take a lot lot longer for the lessons to sink in.

You don't have to be my friend on Facebook to be my friend. Often its better that way. Old fashioned personal friendship is still best.

Learning is like eating, what we put in our minds, is like what we put in our mouths. If it is unhealthy garbage, well then, there you go.

If we get in the habit of shooting the messenger, eventually the only messages that will come our way will wear armor plating and disguises.

"When you discover you are riding a dead horse, the best strategy is to dismount." - Dakota Indian tribal wisdom.

"We don't grow while studying the definition of consistency; we grow when we try to BE consistent in an inconsistent world." - M. Yaconelli

Way to improve our mood. When we are down, say: 'It could be worse'. Next, imagine it being worse. Now we can be thankful for what we have.

Set the world ablaze by sharing your passions. We can ignite the passions of others just like one lit candle can light thousands of others.

Younger folks try to look and act older. Older folks try to look and act younger. Both miss the joy of living in the here and now. Be You!

"When we see the light, we don't always change. More likely, we change when we feel the growing pain from resisting that change".-Dave Stone

It's harder to be a good influence when you're a jerk.

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In times of crisis, its not feelings that matter. Its actions.

Hindsight may be 20/20, but if you are still in the middle of any trouble or problems, you may be looking through thick fog for a while.

Being honest is painful. People get attacked for it. Lying is easier, why try to be honest? Because honesty is reality & it builds character

Sometimes after some of the darkest days, light starts to peak through the horizon and opens the door on tomorrow, making it a better day.

Another clue for some folks: 'Lead by Example' & 'Do what I say not what I do' don't mix well together...

Folks, one more time... It's UNDER promise and OVER deliver. Not the other way around... just saying... rant over.

No need to pay to see an action movie. Just turn on the local weather news. Its action-packed even if nothing is actually happening.

Wisdom always finds a way through the mess we make of life. It doesn't find the easiest way, but the way marked by God's footprints.-McManus

"The real measure of our power is the freedom and opportunity we create for others". - Erwin McManus

When we are full of ourselves we are most likely to make fools of ourselves. - Edwin McManus

Sometimes a mess is so bad that to deal with you it you need to address it with another mess. Its kind of like Chaos theory, only messier...

Live life with purpose. Make each part of the day have meaning by finding ways to help others in everything. In the end it is not about us.

Wisdom is a fickle commodity. People often undervalue it on first sight. Then when they realize its true worth, it can be too late to use it

If we're not speaking from experience, then what are we speaking from.....

"After all is said and done, more is said than done." - Aesop

"Once you fly, you will walk with your eyes skyward. For there you have been and there you will go again." - Leonardo DaVinci

Focusing to become great at one thing has the inherent side effect of NOT becoming great at most other things. And that is okay.

The strength of a person's character can be measured by what it takes to force them to change it.

Did you see the news of the homeless man with the golden voice go from the streets in Ohio to many open doors within days? Wow! Go Internet!