Randy Lemur lost more weight than the doctor called for in order to perform the operation. His motivation, or “why” fueled his ability to surpass his goal, or “how”.

“Paying yourself first“ is a financial principle that extends to all aspects of life. Prioritizing self-care, such as time, health, and relationships is essential for overall well-being and the ability to serve others. Treating your own needs as nonnegotiable is not selfish, it’s essential.

Chad shares his gratitude practice, writing down five things he is thankful for every day. Chad suggest three patterns for gratitude: Meta, thanks for overarching themes, ordinary things for every day, things, in serendipity thanks for unexpected blessings.

A master carpenter, renowned for his exceptional craftsmanship, built custom homes for a real estate tycoon. Reluctantly, he agreed to build one last mansion with a “have to” mentality, compromising on materials and craftsmanship. In the end, the carpenter was just hurting himself.

John Goddard sparked the modern-day Bucket List movement creating a list of 127 ambitious life goals at 15. Through relentless pursuit and dedication, he accomplished 111 of these goals by 70, becoming a scholar and adventurer.

What is the most crippling disease in the world? Paul Alexander holds the Guinness Book of World Records for living the longest in an iron lung. He did not use his limitations as an excuse to live a limited life.

The fable about the unpredictability of the events of your life. Take what happens in stride.

Rejection is a sign of progress. Stephen King, Dr. Seuss, and Howard Schultz, all faced numerous rejections before achieving success.

Struggle and sacrifice paid off for Sylvester Stallone. Do you know the story of Rocky?

The parable of the sower illustrates the importance of focus and not getting distracted by unproductive pursuits. The sower, knowing that some seed will inevitably be lost, stay focused on sowing seed in fertile ground.