Roeboater Thoughts

  As days go on we may at times lose a bit of our gusto. We begin to slide or drift and the day finishes us instead of us finishing the day. That can be a battle we face periodically or on a more consistent basis; either way it's something that we can and need to overcome. That battle isn't next to us, this battle is won in our mind.  One small tip is what I simple do is having my goals and expectations taped up right next to my computer. They are a constant reminder what why I do what I do & what I need to make sure I'm doing to reach me potential & goals.  Another tip I have is something from back in my high school cross country days; yes I ran cross country in high school and absolutely loved it :) I wasn't the fastest or most talented by any means but I had work ethic & grit. I know that talent wasn't going to get me across the line faster so it was going to be hard work & grit that did. I would focus on the next person in front of me as my goal

Ignore the noise and focus on what matters. We live in a noisy world of push notifications, opinions, more media outlets to name not to mention  all of the other forms that reach out to us to 'tell us' who we need to be, what to believe and what to do.  When we cancel the noise, it's not tuning out all outside council, it's tuning out the outside that isn't qualified. That isn't there for you. That is talking at you and not with you. There is noise and there are sounds, voices that we want to hear. That we need to hear. That we have built trust with. When we ignore the noise it's better helps us tune into those which will help us grow and achieve our personal and professional development goals.  Ignore the noise Believe in yourself Believe in the process Put in the work

Weather it's an accomplishment, a sunrise, a river or a kind gesture it's important to take the time to soak it in every once in a while.  We are fast paced and that serves us well most of the time. There are times though that we need to catch a beat; pause and be present to or with what is before us.  This morning I saw an incredible sunrise on the way to the office. Truly spectacular. I was on the top part of a hill about to descend down and continue in when I just briefly pulled over and just panned my eyes across the horizon to take it in. Then back to my commute and into the office I came. I have to tell you though, that 60 second pause really got me charged for today.  When the opportunity presents itself I encourage you to take a pause and soak it in. 

Ready...Set...Go! A new year is upon each of us which means we are all at the same starting line.  It's up to us to run OUR BEST race. Do not get distracted by people in other lanes near you. That takes your sight off of your GOALS and is a distraction. Stay FOCUSED on YOU. Your intentions, actions and milestone achievements along the way to your BIG goals.  We live in a noisy world; do your best to tune out the static and tune in to what and who will build you up with truth and help you achieve not just what you want to accomplish in 2022, but who you want to become in 2022.   Now this 'race' I talk about isn't a sprint, no. This race take endurance. Endurance with your mind, body and heart. When you feel like it's getting tougher, train your mind to be excited about it and then we begin to find joy in growth and not fear.  Be more fearful of staying exactly where you are then of what it will take to become who you want to become.  ...this isn't a solo journey,