“How you respond to the challenge in the second half will determine what you become AFTER the game, whether you are a winner or a loser.” – Lou Holtz

The first half of the year is over. It doesn't matter if it was the best or worst 6 months of your life, it is now in the past. Focus your time, effort, and energy on setting tone for a successful remainder of the year.     

"Don't allow your emotions to overpower your intelligence"

When you experience something that creates an emotional reaction, focus on taking a moment to absorb the situation before responding immediately.  This will give you time to look at the bigger picture vs. just seeing what is right in front of you.  Many times, the mistakes we make though emotionaly charged decisions can be costly.  

Remember – it’s easy to start off the year fast and motivated… but greatness is highlighted toward the finish line… Finish Strong my friends!       

From my daughter Emma - 

Don’t spend too much time on work.  Enjoy time with your kids, it's important to us.  We don't want to grow up and only remember how much time you spent on your computer or cell phone.  If you have to work at home, let us be apart of it.

“He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.” - John 8:7

We all sin - and to magnify or call out another's sin over yours is hypocrisy.  I encourage you to focus on the positives of others, call attention to the good instead of bashing the bad.  When we talk about or judge others, it says more about who we are than who they are.

“Faith in God includes faith in God’s timing.”

If you are waiting on something today, my encouragement for you is to keep the faith and continue to work… help is on the way… and it will come at the perfect time.  

"The price of inaction is greater than the cost of making a mistake." - Carla Harris

What's holding you back from taking your next step?  We're not going to make the right choice every time we make a decision, but it doesn't mean we aren't growing or learning.  I encourage you to make a decision today and take the initial step on something that has been anchoring you down. 

“Every mistake is an opportunity to learn something new.”

We are all going to make mistakes – daily.  Instead of beating yourself up over it, leverage this as a learning opportunity for yourself and for others.  Don’t be afraid to share your experiences with others… leaders recognize and utilize their experiences to help others... even the painful ones.  

“The only limits in life are the ones you make.” – Kristinna Habashy

What limits have you intentionally or unintentionally created in your life?  What’s one thing you can do today to begin breaking down those limitations? 

Wayne Gretzky once said, “I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where is has been.” 

Where are you at today?  Are you chasing the puck or are you waiting for it to come to you?  Are you prepared to do what it takes to get in position?