One of the keys to longevity is finding fulfillment in what you do. We all long for that perfect job where we can be happy and show off our strengths but how many people settle far short of actually attaining it? Leaving themselves unhappy, unfulfilled, & unable to change their current situation.

Maybe this is your year to do something about that..."

For great success (regardless of your specific industry), you’ve got to do your best to understand what your strengths are and then ensure that you’re in a system that is a good fit for those strengths. Otherwise, people can easily overlook the talents you bring to the table.

"If you work for an organization that won't let you take initiative, you ought to TRY to get yourself fired because you're wasting your days." Seth Godin

Been reading a lot of content from great business leaders and the one thing that always seems to be present in the road to their success is that you’ve got to believe in yourself, even when no one else does.

Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one’s definition of your life; define yourself - Harvey Fierstein.

Also be careful who you call 'family', trials reveal there is a massive line between people you know and family."

So grateful for a killer family! Go love on your family today!

Lots of people are crazy about innovation and I'm definitely one of those people.  Mainly because I care deeply about an industry that really doesn't seem to get it.  We repackage, re-spin, re-tool, & re-work things others have already done to an excellent standard.  ...is that innovation?

I don't really know but it seems that the industry that should have the LOCK on innovation does very little actual innovation.  Not claiming that I'm super innovative either just saying that over the last year I've found that more and more interesting.  I really have no bones to pick in this convo but if this post makes you think "is he talking about me" well maybe I am...and maybe I'm not.  That's for you to decide.

See, our minds are powerful beyond measure and they have a way of making us aware of the things we already know about ourselves but sometimes need a reminder of.  So maybe if you find yourself in a state of questioning, it's time to go back to the drawing board rethink what you are and what you want to be.

I recently heard a guy named Henrik Werdelin - Managing Partner, Prehype talk about innovation like this,  "Think about innovation as an Architect and build it into the structure of your organization."   Which I  take as him saying, if you actually build INNOVATION...not copying...into your organization you will have actually get innovation. Oh what's up "Apple" you get it. Have you seen their stock recently.  Brilliant!

Helps me re-evaluate the things I once saw as innovation and get a better grasp what true innovation is.

Innovation - The introduction of something new.  A new idea, method, or device.

If we're not careful we can easily squander great opportunities. You never know when the opportunities are going to arise in life. Often, they’re when you least expect them. But when they arise, you better make the most of them.

Make it a great day!

"Seems like there's always someone who disapproves,

They'll judge it like they know about me and you

And the verdict comes from those with nothing else to do.

- Taylor Swift, Ours... Her lyrics explain it perfectly!

Enjoy Liberty

by Joyce Meyer - posted December 08, 2011

Blessed (happy, to be envied) is the man who is patient under trial and stands up under temptation, for when he has stood the test and been approved, he will receive [the victor’s] crown of life which God has promised to those who love Him. —James 1:12

Life is miserable when we won’t listen to anybody else, or when we get mad every time somebody doesn’t agree with us. To be so emotionally ruled and controlled that we are stressed every time something doesn’t go our way is bondage.

When Jesus sets us free, it means that we are free not to get upset just because we don’t get everything we want.

It is wonderful to be free. We can give thanks for the liberty to receive God’s help and walk in patience despite our circumstances. Our lives can be happy, blessed, and peaceful. We can experience joy no matter what the situation may be.