Today’s episode discusses how we hold ourselves back by waiting on an apology or closure. **DISCLAIMER: I am not a mental health doctor, psychiatrist or psychologist- I’m only speaking from life experience.** Sometimes, we use it as a crutch to justify as to why we aren’t living our lives. You don’t need any magic words to make your life better. It’s something you have to deal with and do for yourself. If you don’t learn to deal with the bumps and bruises, life will pass you by. Let it go.

Today’s episode discusses how we follow through with our thoughts. If you think about losing 10 pounds, it doesn’t happen automatically. There must be an action tied to your thought in order to make it happen. This is where most people get stuck- the thoughts and ideas stay in their heads and there’s no action. Transfer those ideas into action and progress will be made.

Today’s episode discusses how we allow our past to dictate our future. Just because something didn’t go right in the past, doesn’t mean you have to give it half effort in the future. Give 100% in all that you do, because you never know where an opportunity will pop up.

Today’s episode discusses how we lose before we start. Out mindset has a lot to do with how we see opportunities. Having a defensive mindset gets you no where. You’ll let those opportunities pass you by, just because you’ve been disappointed in the past. If you keep an open mind, you’ll make more progress and increase your chances of success.

Today’s episode discusses my Family Success Conference. We get together twice a year to talk about and set new goals for ourselves. This helps to hold us accountable and keeps us focused on our individual and collective goals.

Today’s episode discusses how you make your decisions. Do you take in other’s opinions and suggestions, or do you decide on your own? The ultimate responsibility is yours. Whatever the outcome may be, own it. You have to live with the choices you make, so make sure it’s what you want to do.

Today’s episode discusses the power you already have. It’s in you, you just need to realize it and bring it out. People can say good or bad things about you all day long, but it’s up to you to live your life. What they say or think doesn’t count. It’s all about your self belief and taking action.

Today’s episode discusses how we respond to obstacles. When your idea doesn’t go as planned, do you stop? Or do you figure out another way to keep going? Your success depends on how resilient you are, so don’t get stuck in your emotions - go back to the drawing board and create another strategy to move forward.

Today’s episode discusses the standards we have for ourselves. Some help us improve our self-esteem. Low standards do the opposite - it makes us lose our confidence, where we eventually start believing our own little lies. Listen and see how you can stop justifying your lies with excuses.

Today’s episode is a true story of two ladies that I encounter everyday. There’s a lesson within the story of discipline and determination that is inspiring. Take a listen and make it a magnificent day!