Its a new year.
I didn't make any resolutions. I said last year I would lose 20 pounds...and I lost about 17 (I will say the other 3 are water weight!) But this year is all about taking care of myself, and positioning myself for success.
But, I ate healthier, exercised better, and faithfully saw a chiropractor to help straighten out my back, literally, and figuratively.
Anyhow, back to the title. So, its 2010 and I saw Larry Fitzgerald's post on FB. I am a big fan of the man. He is disciplined. He doesn't need the flash like T.O., Chad OCHOCINCO The Man is good. He allows his playing to do all of the talking. Take notes young boys... he knows what he is doing. You don't hear him outing his quarterback. I think there is a direct correlation between humility and success. For example, Marvin Harrison, Jerry Rice, Larry Fitz (yes, I am putting him in that category)
Back to the Real Issue......
3F's: Faith, Focus & Finish
I took this from Larry Fitzgerald's Facebook page. For more info about Larry check out: http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com/in-the-news.html
But as I thought about this, I started thinking... THATS IT!
That is the formula for success.
FAITH
The mere concept of faith is my driving force. Faith in God translates to confidence in myself. I told myself, I need to trust God for the things that I aspire to complete. He has equipped me to do that which I can, and even cannot fathom at the present time. I understand how faith in God actually allow one to continue along a rough course that God has prescribed instead of veering in a different direction that isn't nearly as challenging.
The Bible talks about FAITH as the "...the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen"(Heb.11:1). So I have made it my goal to have faith. I WILL have faith for my dreams, FAITH for my health, FAITH for all the things that I haven't seen yet, but someday hope to.
FOCUS
There are times that I don't have my perspective completely intact. But when it is, I'm clicking on all cylinders. My man Mike would say my life is THRIVING. And that's why whenever you reach a point in life, which you have or will, where things have lost their sense of importance, or things appear to be out of touch, FOCUS. Take an internal inventory of the matters that are most pressing and realign your focus to these goals. I cannot begin to tell you, how it has positvely impacted my life. I have embraced the fact that if I am not focused, I am all over the place. I'll be scattered and pulled in 10 different directions. Being focused leads to maximum production.
I didn't make any resolutions. I said last year I would lose 20 pounds...and I lost about 17 (I will say the other 3 are water weight!) But this year is all about taking care of myself, and positioning myself for success.
But, I ate healthier, exercised better, and faithfully saw a chiropractor to help straighten out my back, literally, and figuratively.
Anyhow, back to the title. So, its 2010 and I saw Larry Fitzgerald's post on FB. I am a big fan of the man. He is disciplined. He doesn't need the flash like T.O., Chad OCHOCINCO The Man is good. He allows his playing to do all of the talking. Take notes young boys... he knows what he is doing. You don't hear him outing his quarterback. I think there is a direct correlation between humility and success. For example, Marvin Harrison, Jerry Rice, Larry Fitz (yes, I am putting him in that category)
Back to the Real Issue......
3F's: Faith, Focus & Finish
I took this from Larry Fitzgerald's Facebook page. For more info about Larry check out: http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com/in-the-news.html
But as I thought about this, I started thinking... THATS IT!
That is the formula for success.
FAITH
The mere concept of faith is my driving force. Faith in God translates to confidence in myself. I told myself, I need to trust God for the things that I aspire to complete. He has equipped me to do that which I can, and even cannot fathom at the present time. I understand how faith in God actually allow one to continue along a rough course that God has prescribed instead of veering in a different direction that isn't nearly as challenging.
The Bible talks about FAITH as the "...the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen"(Heb.11:1). So I have made it my goal to have faith. I WILL have faith for my dreams, FAITH for my health, FAITH for all the things that I haven't seen yet, but someday hope to.
FOCUS
There are times that I don't have my perspective completely intact. But when it is, I'm clicking on all cylinders. My man Mike would say my life is THRIVING. And that's why whenever you reach a point in life, which you have or will, where things have lost their sense of importance, or things appear to be out of touch, FOCUS. Take an internal inventory of the matters that are most pressing and realign your focus to these goals. I cannot begin to tell you, how it has positvely impacted my life. I have embraced the fact that if I am not focused, I am all over the place. I'll be scattered and pulled in 10 different directions. Being focused leads to maximum production.
FINISH
I remember when my brother graduated from college, he had on an Oberlin College T-shirt that said FINISH. College was such a journey for him, and I remember him being so glad that he made it through. I heard NFL team preparing for the post-season saying finish. I watched interviews with college stars preparing for their bowl games saying finish! In reference to 'The IronMan' competition that was televised a couple weeks ago, I know they were DEFINITELY thinking FINISH!
The only worse feeling of never starting a project is starting one, and not finishing it. It frustrates the heck out of me! I feel like I have laid the foundation for several projects and that I have never built them up from the ground. They have remained at ground level, because I never saw it through. And let me tell you, it has been eating me up inside.
So this year, no resolutions. Just progress. Keep the faith high, focus strong and in tune, and finish strong every time!!!
jaymmyjaym
ahhh, good props Ham.
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That was a hand-me-down word from a friend of mine, Renee Bergman. You want to talk about the complete package... That girl is gonna dominate life.
Doing my part to spread that focus and attitude daily.
Much love bro,
Jayke
Morse
Mike, I think you told me about her when we sat down. When all aspects of life start falling into place, its an amazing feeling. Really, I dont know how to put it in words. Put yeah...dominating life is pretty sweet.
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