I just had to share this with you today.
Yesterday (Monday) was one of those days that things just didn't seem to "click" - know what I mean? The weather was horrible with hard rain all day and, just in general, it was a real trial in keeping my positive attitude in check.
And today? It's amazing when I consider the "power of encouragement". Today on Facebook I had two people from my past contact me out of the "clear blue" and tell me how much I meant to them. BOOM!
Do you know what that did for me? It was HUGE and it put a HUGE smile on my face!
Let me encourage you to think for a moment - is there ANYONE that you could send a short message to (or make a quick phone call to) and just let them know that you were thinking of them and that you appreciate them?
I'm sure there is.
Why not do it? Why not do it NOW?
I can promise you this - it will make a difference in their day! (And yours, too!)
Live it. Love it. Share it.
Make it an AWESOME Day! (and this is one way how) - Who else is going to do it for you?
Mike Spillman
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Another "Wonderful Wednesday"!
Yes, even on "tax day" - it is a "WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY!" Say it with me now when I ask why that is so -- "As long as there is breath, there is hope!"
"Oh, but I owe more money in taxes than I have in the bank right now!" Are you breathing? Yes? Then take another breath and realize that you are ALIVE and that there is still HOPE no matter what the circumstances look like.
No, that doesn't mean that everything is always the way we wish they were (are they ever??) - but the very fact that we are taking a breath let's us know that we can and WILL survive!
Be sure to listen to today's podcast as I continue the discussion on "Making the Move". Today we look specifically at "Breaking Down the Barriers to the Move".
Really, this goes hand in hand with some earlier discussion we had about "Why Not Me?" and "Why Not Now?" Did you make a list way back then? If you did, find it, look at it and examine those "reasons/excuses" that you wrote down then as you consider the "barriers" that keep you from moving forward. If you did not make that list or have no idea where it is today - take a moment and do that - WHAT ARE YOUR BARRIERS?
How many of them can be summed up in the word, "FEAR"?
My guess is - when you look very closely that you will find the majority (if not all) of them coming under the heading of fear. We're AFRAID to move into the "unknown".
When did we learn that fear? Go back to when you were a kid and think about all of the things you did that were, at first, unknown. We have been TAUGHT fear.
So, share your thoughts - I'd love to hear from you (mike@FutureYouUniversity.com) or you can leave a comment here. Either way, I'd love to hear from you and discuss your barriers.
As I mention on today's podcast, as we discuss the "what if's" (usually all negative, such as "what if it doesn't work?") why not put a positive thought in there with them. WHAT IF THIS MOVE MAKES ME HAPPIER THAN I EVER DREAMED POSSIBLE?
Think about it. Dream it. Do it. And....
Make it an AWESOME day! (Who else is going to do it for you?
Mike
"Oh, but I owe more money in taxes than I have in the bank right now!" Are you breathing? Yes? Then take another breath and realize that you are ALIVE and that there is still HOPE no matter what the circumstances look like.
No, that doesn't mean that everything is always the way we wish they were (are they ever??) - but the very fact that we are taking a breath let's us know that we can and WILL survive!
Be sure to listen to today's podcast as I continue the discussion on "Making the Move". Today we look specifically at "Breaking Down the Barriers to the Move".
Really, this goes hand in hand with some earlier discussion we had about "Why Not Me?" and "Why Not Now?" Did you make a list way back then? If you did, find it, look at it and examine those "reasons/excuses" that you wrote down then as you consider the "barriers" that keep you from moving forward. If you did not make that list or have no idea where it is today - take a moment and do that - WHAT ARE YOUR BARRIERS?
How many of them can be summed up in the word, "FEAR"?
My guess is - when you look very closely that you will find the majority (if not all) of them coming under the heading of fear. We're AFRAID to move into the "unknown".
When did we learn that fear? Go back to when you were a kid and think about all of the things you did that were, at first, unknown. We have been TAUGHT fear.
So, share your thoughts - I'd love to hear from you (mike@FutureYouUniversity.com) or you can leave a comment here. Either way, I'd love to hear from you and discuss your barriers.
As I mention on today's podcast, as we discuss the "what if's" (usually all negative, such as "what if it doesn't work?") why not put a positive thought in there with them. WHAT IF THIS MOVE MAKES ME HAPPIER THAN I EVER DREAMED POSSIBLE?
Think about it. Dream it. Do it. And....
Make it an AWESOME day! (Who else is going to do it for you?
Mike
Monday, April 13, 2009
"Making the Move" (Part 3) - TERRIFIC TUESDAY!
(yes, this was posted before I went to bed on Monday night)
Today is "Terrific Tuesday"...why? "As long as there is breath, there is hope!"
Also, this is the first Tuesday podcast that I have done and I am so excited and pumped about this series I am doing right now. I think it can be invaluable to YOU either right now or for your future. Feel free to send me any feedback and thoughts that you may have on this topic. Is it hitting home? Striking a chord? Bringing up some other questions that you'd like to have discussed? Please send them to me at: mike@futureyouuniversity.com
As part of the continued discussion on this topic of "Making the Move" I share a letter from a listener that talked about his struggle in this area as well as his FEAR of failure. This will be the basis of our discussion in Wednesday's podcast (part 4) - so be sure to join me.
However, I shared some very specific things that I thought this listener should be asking himself as he considered making his move (his words were, "It's TIME!") and I mentioned on the podcast that I'd put them here to make it easier for you to write down.
Either write these down on another piece of paper or copy this off on your computer but give yourself space to answer these as specifically as possible. This is a time to be honest with yourself - NO FLUFF! Be real! Don't kid yourself here - this is the time for honesty!!!
So, here they are - again, be as specific as you can in your answers and feel free to share any input or discoveries that you may have while going through this process.
1. What preparations - if any - have I made to make this move?
a. do I understand that there very likely will be some "slow time" financially and have I made proper preparations (both physically AND mentally) for that fact? (physically refers to financially, too)
2. Have I prepared myself (mostly mentally) for those close to me that will likely question and criticize this move?
3. What happens if I DON'T make this move? (the old "pros and cons" scenario)
4. What happens if I DO make this move?
5. What happens if I make this move but I WAIT a little longer?
Only you can answer those questions and you likely know the answers without much hesitation.
Don't forget to join me for tomorrow's continued discussion entitled: "Barriers to Making the Move".
And remember....
"Make it an AWESOME Day! (Who else is going to do it for you?)"
Mike
Today is "Terrific Tuesday"...why? "As long as there is breath, there is hope!"
Also, this is the first Tuesday podcast that I have done and I am so excited and pumped about this series I am doing right now. I think it can be invaluable to YOU either right now or for your future. Feel free to send me any feedback and thoughts that you may have on this topic. Is it hitting home? Striking a chord? Bringing up some other questions that you'd like to have discussed? Please send them to me at: mike@futureyouuniversity.com
As part of the continued discussion on this topic of "Making the Move" I share a letter from a listener that talked about his struggle in this area as well as his FEAR of failure. This will be the basis of our discussion in Wednesday's podcast (part 4) - so be sure to join me.
However, I shared some very specific things that I thought this listener should be asking himself as he considered making his move (his words were, "It's TIME!") and I mentioned on the podcast that I'd put them here to make it easier for you to write down.
Either write these down on another piece of paper or copy this off on your computer but give yourself space to answer these as specifically as possible. This is a time to be honest with yourself - NO FLUFF! Be real! Don't kid yourself here - this is the time for honesty!!!
So, here they are - again, be as specific as you can in your answers and feel free to share any input or discoveries that you may have while going through this process.
1. What preparations - if any - have I made to make this move?
a. do I understand that there very likely will be some "slow time" financially and have I made proper preparations (both physically AND mentally) for that fact? (physically refers to financially, too)
2. Have I prepared myself (mostly mentally) for those close to me that will likely question and criticize this move?
3. What happens if I DON'T make this move? (the old "pros and cons" scenario)
4. What happens if I DO make this move?
5. What happens if I make this move but I WAIT a little longer?
Only you can answer those questions and you likely know the answers without much hesitation.
Don't forget to join me for tomorrow's continued discussion entitled: "Barriers to Making the Move".
And remember....
"Make it an AWESOME Day! (Who else is going to do it for you?)"
Mike
Friday, April 10, 2009
"Fun Friday" - "Bubba Knows!"
Well, it's another Fun Friday - another chance to do the "booty shake" and, as always, another chance to smile, laugh and enjoy this and every day!
Enjoy the podcast (you can find it on iTunes here: http://tinyurl.com/d4n2fx ) or click on the orange xml button over in the right hand column.
What will YOU do today to make sure that you smile and laugh? What will YOU do to share that with someone around you?
Whatever you do....enjoy the day and have a GREAT weekend! And, don't forget to....
"Make it an AWESOME Day! (Who else is going to do it for you?)"
Mike
Enjoy the podcast (you can find it on iTunes here: http://tinyurl.com/d4n2fx ) or click on the orange xml button over in the right hand column.
What will YOU do today to make sure that you smile and laugh? What will YOU do to share that with someone around you?
Whatever you do....enjoy the day and have a GREAT weekend! And, don't forget to....
"Make it an AWESOME Day! (Who else is going to do it for you?)"
Mike
Friday, March 13, 2009
Friday the 13th = "FUN FRIDAY!"
Friday the 13th is just another day in the month! Hey, one of my brothers got married on Friday the 13th and they've been married something like 127 years...... well, maybe not QUITE that long, but you get the idea.
And, on top of all of that - IT'S FUN FRIDAY so get on up and CELEBRATE!!
I'm not going to put much here today but I simply want to encourage you to listen to today's podcast and allow yourself the opportunity to LAUGH and, yes to L.O.L. (Laugh Out Loud)! Think about it - another way to cause those around you to stop, look at you and wonder what you're up to - don't you love it?
And, of course, find out how YOU can win a t-shirt by listening to today's podcast.
Today, just for fun, we'll take a look at some "interesting" signs that actually exist. I share some with you that I have actually seen as well as some that I got off of the internet. Become aware of opportunities like this (funny signs that aren't meant to be funny) to smile and laugh and.....
"Make it an AWESOME day! (Who else is going to do it for you?)"
Mike Spillman
And, on top of all of that - IT'S FUN FRIDAY so get on up and CELEBRATE!!
I'm not going to put much here today but I simply want to encourage you to listen to today's podcast and allow yourself the opportunity to LAUGH and, yes to L.O.L. (Laugh Out Loud)! Think about it - another way to cause those around you to stop, look at you and wonder what you're up to - don't you love it?
And, of course, find out how YOU can win a t-shirt by listening to today's podcast.
Today, just for fun, we'll take a look at some "interesting" signs that actually exist. I share some with you that I have actually seen as well as some that I got off of the internet. Become aware of opportunities like this (funny signs that aren't meant to be funny) to smile and laugh and.....
"Make it an AWESOME day! (Who else is going to do it for you?)"
Mike Spillman
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