The same simple concepts and formulas could be applied in any situation. Think before you act, think after you act, try not to do the same mistakes twice or to allow people to play tricks on you just so they can get a reaction.

I so appreciate these messages that gives business owners the permission and the imperative to hold out the space and time for thoughtful, considered and development work. Way to easy to get caught up in everyone else’s needs every day.

If it was a BIG mistake, use it as a teaching moment, if it was small, everyone knows what happened and going back is a waste of time.

We turn it into a magnificent life. Helping and being helped makes the biggest difference to any outcome. It fells good to know that there are people willing to help, people who want you to do better. People who sacrifice themselves to prove that YOU CAN DO BETTER. Thank you for all the brave courageous souls out there who pitch in with helpful tips and examples. It makes me feel more connected to the world. Together we are invincible.

And for those who wonder, I have a confession to make. Reading only confirms that listening to my instincts, acting and reflecting on them and listening and acting some more is the path of life.

Once again,
Larry,

Thank you for leading us to transform ourselves, the way we think and act, in order to create a better life, community, a kinder world in general.

The future is us.

and for putting your hearts and love in the daily toil, the offering from one to another to stand together in unity and feel less alone. Love conquers all. It transforms the daily suffering into joy. Love your lives, your work, each other, because it is the greatest gift that was giving to us from above.

LOVE

Be kind and generous to each other but most of all learn to love the present moment.

Contractor Nation is the future generation whos mission is to provide the best service to all. To innovate, build and protect, transform using the essence to execute in glory what our ancestors ignited.

Through a wind wane path where I was forced to make the best of what I met, but at times, it was scary as hell where the sheer determination to not give up was only thing that kept me going, even on days where I just laid on top of my bed contemplating the Universe, those were the days when I learned to rest, plan, and start a new path.

Changing one’s thoughts and beliefs is among the hardest work that anyone can undertake, but the rewards are priceless.

Free your mind…..Your butt will follow!

Strength made me think of my former employer, Curtis Jones and his civil engineering team at Civil 1. Curt’s noble personal mission inadvertently transforms the site development process into an enjoyable experience. Go Civil 1!

Congratulations Mark!

Thanks Sharon for reminding us that every mountain has another side that could easily be visualized or walked when the need rises.

Love this and so true great advice

Emotional manipulation is my sore spot because I can pick up on it. I understand that it is a good selling strategy but it is still a personal soft spot for me. My childhood was a bit cloudy and I had no choice but weather the storms. I know there are many other people in my shoes.

My childhood dream was to become a wife and have a family. The children never came. But the life I was living was jam packed with stress. The children would come to my mind every so often but somehow I always found a way to make peace with not having any of my own. Work became my life. I was a workaholic for a long time. Working as hard as I could to make a team successful, including my husband.

Up until a couple months ago all I wanted was to get a job to build a somewhat independent life. I forgot about children until my emotions were triggered and I plunged into a dark hole and landed on a crucifix. It felt like someone nailed a wooden stake through my heart and this warm thick fog escaped and traveled down to my abdomen in the form of the strongest kick I ever felt. Both my ovaries were burning for a long time and I knew it was the end of all my biological children. I had to make peace with it and accept it. I made a mistake because I let myself be triggered and became emotional. I was trying to get over it and not hold a grudge but the triggers kept coming.

Why am I writing about this weird private experience? Because emotionally triggering people to influence them is dangerous. People are different and they react differently to emotions.

My desire was to have a family. I try to channel this desire into my work because it helps building a stronger team if I think about them as my children. Being on the top is not fun. The leader constantly stands in front of the execution wall. Knowing this makes me feel more compassionate towards them.

I always gave all I got and more to make it work and help others until I burned out over and over several times. So when I make an attempt to stroll in the woods and keep a healthy balanced life it is because I personally know the dangers of one that is not balanced. Sleep is important. Diet – Exercise but most important is to have a few authentic friendships where one can be shamelessly themselves.