Fireproofing our Families

When there is an earthquake in Chile it can cause a tsunami in Hawaii. The same holds true in life concerning our families. The shaking in some ones life can cause problems with every one else.

To fireproof our families we must consider the following realities

Life can become overwhelming
Realize that there is an enemy who wants to destroy your family
God has a better plan

How to fireproof

Get close to God and stay close to God
Follow the directions of the Bible
Be aware of the seasons in life
Keep your eyes on the big picture (Eternity)

6 thoughts and 3 things about criticisim

Build positive relationships
Become a mentor for others
Don’t travel with friends who desert you at the first signs of danger
“even the lone ranger didn’t do it alone”
It’s lonely at the top
Choose to embrace criticisim

3 things about criticisim
Criticisim comes with success
Constructive criticisim is a gift
Criticisim is a learning tool

Things to Remember About Adversity

1.Realize that adversity is short term
2.Don’t panic, freeze and stop when adversity hits
3.Don’t spend your time looking for someone to blame

When your in the thick of the storm remember these words “This to shall pass”

10 more Things

1.Have the courage to persevere
2.Hang in there long enough to win
3.Make a decision
4.When you reach a roadblock don’t give up
5.Failure is a learning tool
6.If you want to win stay in the game
7.Success is not forever and failure is not fatal
8.Choose the right attitude
9.Keep your eyes on new opportunities
10.Be easy on yourself and everyone else- we are works in progress

10 More Thoughts

1.Stay on course
2.Surround yourself with the committed and passionate
3.Clarify your commitment- what do you want to accomplish in 2 years using 20 words.

4.There will be enemies for many reasons
5.No need to create enemies they will surface on there own
6.It matters whom we hang with
7.You cannot please all the people all the time.

8.Success relies on integrity
9.Guard your integrity
10.There are no time outs with your integrity

10 thoughts for today

1.Are you driving or just a passenger?
2.How do you respond to the unexpected?
3.Being a victim and the excuses we make.
4.Learning to move forward, now matter what.
5.Not everything bad that happens is our doing.
6.We must take ownership

7.Expect the unexpected.
8.Look for alternatives.
9.Spend your energy looking for solutions.
10.Don’t allow the fear of failure cause you to fail.

small beginings

The Concept for Southwest Airlines began in a San Antonio hotel club on a napkin with 3 drawn circles and the cities of Dallas, Houston and San Antonio written in the circles. Lines were then drawn connecting each circle. The concept, a low fare commuter airline connecting the major cities of Texas with affordable air travel.

The rest they say is history. And bags fly free. WOW!