Would it make a difference?

I have an experiment for you to try.

Read this next passage as if I was reading it to you:

You are a terrific person that will do great things.  I am so proud of you.  The passion I see in your eyes proves the depth of your determination.  I'm your biggest fan!


Now read the same thing as if your best friend was reading it to you...


You are a terrific person that will do great things.  I am so proud of you.  The passion I see in your eyes proves the depth of your determination.  I'm your biggest fan!























Now read it as if Jesus was standing in front of you telling you the same thing...

You are a terrific person that will do great things.  I am so proud of you.  The passion I see in your eyes proves the depth of your determination.  I'm your biggest fan!




Did it make any difference how you felt about the message and the emotional impact on you?  Should it?  Do not discount compliments, no matter the source.

Travel Tips

We hear countless success stories from those we encounter, and even a good story of success on the newscast occasionally.  What do these people that continually fail, then reach an unprecedented level of success have that drive them?  It could be fear of failure or simply put, they have a goal and they know that failures will come. Expect to have setbacks and detours.

As with everything we attempt in life, going into something with the fear of failure will probably result in failure.  Knowing before hand that with EVERYTHING, there are setbacks, side roads, rabbit holes, and obstacles, may give you a different mindset.  Take each and everything that keeps you from your goal and use it to your advantage.  Learn from it.

Sometimes, the road less taken, provides the greatest view of your destination.