How to make the whole world better
The world is made up of people. America is made of Americans. Your community is made up of citizens. Your neighborhood is made up of neighbors. Your family is made up of individuals. The world is made of you. How do you make it better right now? Be the best…
Today is my birthday, and…
Today is my birthday, and I think that a birthday is a good time to reflect on one's life. How far have you come? What are you doing? Why? Where are you going? Have you made the world better for the people around you? Are people glad to see you?…
Kids understand more than you think
"What a child doesn't receive, he can seldom give later." - P.D. James It's true that young children don't understand what's going on in all situations they see adults facing. But I think kids understand more than we think. Set examples. Explain things to them. Talk about your ambitions and…
We follow our eyes – part 2
Yesterday we said our body follows our head, and our head follows our eyes. Mario Andretti said, "Never look at the wall," and Olympians use visualization heavily. So, to manifest what we want, we need to see things in our heads too. See what you want clearly and cleanly, and…
You follow your eyes
Recently I walked up to my house, and I was equidistant between two doors. I wanted to go to the door on the right. My eyes looked at the door on the left, so I started walking towards the door on the left. Then my eyes moved to the door…
(Joshua's) Daily Pledge
Today is gonna be a good day. I thank God for waking me up today. I’m going to study so I can learn, and be the leader God has created me to be. Today I’m empowered with the tools to be successful, within my company and throughout my community. I…
The support system that never goes away
When people are propped up financially, emotionally, or otherwise by someone else or something else, they become dependant. When that support goes away, they have problems getting along. But the support system that never goes away from you is you. Learn how to process thoughts, be productive and valuable, and…
Be your own hero
When you occur to yourself as a strong, amazing, smart, heroic person, amazing things happen. Get up, muster up, get out there, and solve your own problem! Make you proud of you!
If you coddle people, you will raise babies.
Another item in my Creed would be something about failure and struggle making us stronger. People who have easy lives are easily broken. While failure, tragedy, "bad luck" and struggle doesn't feel good when it's happening, it's a gift, often with a message to make us better - and we…
How to make the whole world better
The world is made up of people. America is made of Americans. Your community is made up of citizens. Your neighborhood is made up of neighbors. Your family is made up of individuals.
The world is made of you.
How do you make it better right now? Be the best you that you can. The world needs more energized, successful, diligent, caring put-together people who can be an example for others young and old to follow, and who are equipped to help others.
Being the best version of you, is the best thing you can do for humanity.
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Stand naked in front of the mirror
That’s all I have to say about that.
Ok. When I first read this I giggled. Then I laughed. Then I laughed a little harder. But there is a reason for this post and it is not just to get a good laugh this morning. My takeaway is this….. Look at yourself. No make up. No hiding. No clothes to cover the scars. Strictly being raw and honest. Truthful with ourselves. Accepting of who we are. Being proud of every flaw and knowing that we are perfect just as we are. If we are not happy with ourselves, we cannot expect others to be happy with us or around us. I know for me, every scar has a memory. Each one gives me strength knowing I made it through some very difficult times. It makes me proud of being a mom. It makes me realize that I have made choices that I have learned from and made me stronger. Every imperfection is God’s way of making me perfect.
No Thank You. I’m pretty sure someone put a circus mirror in my room.. 🙂
Not that bad
Hahahaha…. #Truth
You can’t expect someone else to love you more than you do! so start looking and lovin! That’s my take on this message!
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Scary!!!
I did…….and it broke! does any one know where I can get a new un-breakable mirror? Seriously this is a humbling and thought provoking exercise and I would suggest we do this regularly to keep us centered…..
Painful! but yes, it’s thought provoking as Gray said..
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Today is my birthday, and…
Today is my birthday, and I think that a birthday is a good time to reflect on one’s life.
How far have you come? What are you doing? Why? Where are you going? Have you made the world better for the people around you? Are people glad to see you? Do you have many friends? What habits do you have? How is your health? What changes and course corrections do you need to make?
How long do you think you will live doing what you are doing? What things do you want to do that you have not done yet? Who and what is most important? Are you being true to who you really are?
At 56, I have much to be thankful for, and much more to do with so many people.
I’m only halfway done…here we go!
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Still many things I want to do and accomplish! Thanks for the daily inspiration!
Happy Birthday Larry! Thanks for taking the time to get our days started with the right mindset.
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Happy Birthday Lawrence . Today starts the next chapter in your life. Make it a good one. God Bless
Happy Birthday Larry! Wishing you many decades more of health and happiness.
Happy 56th Birthday Larry! Love your blog column.
Have a phenomenal day!
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Happy Birthday! Wishing you all the best for this second half of your life!
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Happy birthday Larry! I’m praying for you my friend. May you be blessed and prosper physically, spiritually, mentally, emotionally and financially!! ?
Happy Birthday Larry! I am blessed to call you a friend. looking forward to another 56 years of making a difference.
HAPPY BLESSED BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
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Happy Birthday Larry. I’m glad I was introduced to your book and SOE … it’s truly changing my life (personal & business) for the better. Have a great birthday and an Awesome year to come! Thank you!
Happy Birthday, Hope your day is amazing.
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“Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears.” — John Lennon
Happy Birthday Larry!!
Happy Birthday! to Larry from another Larry. May God Bless you as you continue on your journey, inspiring the rest of us, to do better today than we did yesterday.
Happy Birthday! Enjoy your day and know that you make many other peoples day enjoyable by adding your words of wisdom.
Happy Birthday Larry! Have a great one!
Happy Birthday. All the best for the year ahead. Enjoy
Happy, Happy Birthday! I hope it’s the best one yet!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
I hope this is your best year yet!
Happy birthday Larry! You sharing your gift of wisdom and knowledge has made my life better, thank you.
Happy birthday Larry! And many more….Thank you for making an impact in my life and thus I can impact others lives!
Have a great birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LARRY!!! Love “Think Daily”, very inspirational and true to life. I try to incorporate what I read into my daily life. It works and I’m very grateful for you!!
Happy Birthday Larry! Thank you for inspiring us to keep working hard.
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Thanks for the continuing inspiration!
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Happy birthday Larry, thanks for all you do to help our industry and families!!
Happy Birthday Larry. Wishing you many many more.
Happy Birthday Mr. Janesky! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and so much of yourself with the whole world, that is not easy and today I am grateful for you.
Happy Birthday, 714x! Braaap!
Happy B-day Larry. Wise words as always. 56 is five days away for me!
Good morning and happy birthday. I love this one!
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Happy Birthday Larry!! Love what guy you do brother. Keep up the GREAT work !!
Happy Birthday Larry! I agree with an introspective birthday look!
Have a wonderful day today. Happy birthday!!
Happy Birthday! I have yet to be sad or grumble about my (our) age. If you are blessed to have a life worth celebrating, then do so. If another year brings angst, then fix what needs fixing.
Have a great day Larry!
Happy Birthday Larry!
Happy birthday Mr. Janesky! Thank you for everything you share with us. You should know it has been part of dinner conversations with my family.
Happy Birthday! The ripple effect of your life and positive impact on others is global. Thank you for reinforcing that one person can make a big difference if they take a daily approach!! Glad we met 12 year ago, be well.
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Happy Birthday Larry! You have made a difference in my Personal and business life. I hope to one day talk or meet you. Ken
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Happy Birthday Larry! Thank you for all you do and your daily inspirations!
Happy Birthday. I am so grateful for your inspiration, it is a driving force each day. Thank you.
Happy Birthday Larry! I hope you have a great day! Suzie and I are missing SOE “LIVE” sessions! Thanks for all that you do!
Happy Birthday Larry! Thank you for all that you do for us.
Happy Birthday, Larry! Enjoy! Thanks for your daily inspiration.
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Happy Birthday Larry! You definitely have lots of friends and contribute to feeding sooo many families so you are a gift to the rest of us.
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Make this new year the best one ever!
Hope you enjoy this special day!
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Happy Birthday Larry! I hope you many more!
Happy Birthday Larry! Hope 56 and beyond is as great as the first half.
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Happy LIFE DAY Larry!
Just think what you can accomplish in the future with 56 years of experience under your belt! Keep up the good words and work!
Happy Birthday!! Enjoy and keep insipiring!
Happy Birthday Larry hope you had an awesome day!!
Happy Birthday Larry!!! You are such an inspiration and I thank you for what you do!!
Happy Birthday Larry! Thanks for all the help over the years!
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Kids understand more than you think
“What a child doesn’t receive, he can seldom give later.” – P.D. James
It’s true that young children don’t understand what’s going on in all situations they see adults facing. But I think kids understand more than we think. Set examples. Explain things to them. Talk about your ambitions and dreams, even if you think they are a bit too young.
Be an example of kindness, courtesy, forgiveness, bravery, trustworthiness, loyalty, friendliness, and explain your actions along the way.
You’ll not only be a good example to your kids, but you’ll find yourself elevating your behavior to a higher standard because you don’t want to let your kids down.
The two best ways to make the world a better place are to be a productive, healthy citizen who makes the world better, and have children who grow up to do the same.
Great post. Growing up my mother had a wall hanging that stated Children Learn What They Live. Examples as you listed were named with resulting affect on children. I, also, kept a picture of my young children handy while going through a difficult divorce to remind me that I was the example they would see as I worked my way through that difficult time.
I do believe they are not too young to see and start emulating what they see. Before you now it they are 14 and moving on to high school and asserting their independence. By then, they will carry whatever they have received so far. They can still be shaped but the foundation is important before then.
I am very proud of my two children, your cousins Chris and Lisa, whose values I admire. They are hard-working, compassionate, and respect the dignity and worth of others. Proud Mama!
Amen; thank you for more insightful communications – you are so thoughtful to send out inspiring e-mails everyday to those like myself. If we could get more people reading them daily, they would help to build a better society.
Great Post Larry! You have hit on both my #1 & #2 goals, Be productive and raise productive children. My two oldest are 15 & 17 and they can already hold their own beside most of my other workers. (and outperform some of them!)
This is so true, Larry! They take note of all that we do.
I’m a proud mom of two who are now 31 and 29.
Thanks for the shout out Larry!
Let’s Go Islanders!!!
Well said!
First off, thank you for sharing what you do Larry. You are my mentor in a so many ways.
I am most certainly not a victim but more so I am blessed to have the opportunity to grow up fast based on necessity for survival. I never grew up without food or the base necessities for survival but I definitely lacked anything other than the strive for those basic needs around me.
My circumstances growing up allowed me to grow up fast without regard for most childish things that others and my child have been blessed to partake in and take for granted (the way it should be imho).
I’ve always thought that I’ve seen the ways of people and the world more than most but I’ve learned by being a father it is natural for children to see everything as it is.
They really are us in the younger form and hopefully blessed to to be in a better environment than we had.
In summary, I believe you are correct in believing the little ones are listening to every word we speak and seeing every action we take. I can only do my best to make those experiences as positive and positively impactful as you have for me and so many others.
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We follow our eyes – part 2
Yesterday we said our body follows our head, and our head follows our eyes. Mario Andretti said, “Never look at the wall,” and Olympians use visualization heavily.
So, to manifest what we want, we need to see things in our heads too. See what you want clearly and cleanly, and spend time creating the result inside you. Then we need to see it with our eyes. Put pictures and drawings and words up in our environment that show and represent what we want. Post our goals on our bathroom mirror, where we see them in the morning and at night.
And we need to rid ourselves of inputs that represent what we do NOT want as much as possible. No bad news. No people who do not support us. Get rid of representations of our old self or old beliefs.
Now what we see, inside and outside, will be what we want. And, our head follows our eyes and our feet follow our head – we’ll get there.
What are you seeing at today?
Good Morning Larry. Always good to read your inspirational blogs. Keep it going. Be safe!
I am seeing new ways to help my customers achieve their goals and objectives.
“You become what you think about all day long.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
Always look to where you want to go…it aplies to all aspects of your life. It’s a lesson that I’ve learned from riding cow horses in competitions and motorcycling.
Hi Larry!!! just carching up with inbox after some vacations with no internet connection. =)
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You follow your eyes
Recently I walked up to my house, and I was equidistant between two doors. I wanted to go to the door on the right. My eyes looked at the door on the left, so I started walking towards the door on the left. Then my eyes moved to the door on the right, and my feet moved that way. Then again, I shifted my eyes to the door on the left, where I preferred not to go. I wound up going to the door on the left; I followed my eyes.
This is a small, seemingly insignificant example of how our body follows our head, and our head follows our eyes. This is why it is so important to focus on what you want and not on what you don’t want.
We need to think about what we want more, even though what we don’t want (our current situation) is all around us.
What we don’t want maybe more present physically, but we need to make what we DO want more present in our head. We need to build a great passion in our mind and construct the unseen, so we go in that direction with our actions and our feet.
MORE TOMORROW…
Larry – same is true when riding a horse – whichever way the rider looks, the horse goes. Look backwards and you are in for an adventure!
The eyes are the windows to our soul. Follow me. Leaders have followers. We look up to leaders they are our role models. We want and need them to help us grow in our development of talents and skills.
Larry you are spot on, I do magic professionally, and it’s the same principle. People will look where I look. So when I want to fool people I look at what I WANT them to look at, not at what I DON’T want them to look at. You’re right about the head directing the body and feet, and the eyes directing the head.
Love this!
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(Joshua's) Daily Pledge
Today is gonna be a good day.
I thank God for waking me up today.
I’m going to study so I can learn, and be the leader God has created me to be.
Today I’m empowered with the tools to be successful, within my company and throughout my community.
I apply myself daily, I study. I ask questions when I don’t understand,
I ignore all negative influences, the media, and people who don’t see what I see, and believe what I believe.
When I’m confronted with a problem or conflict I think before I react.
I’m extremely proud to be the next generation of high performing leaders, so my work and the work of my team can make others lives better.
I accept responsibility, and love the challenges.
Let’s go!
Great stuff!
I just shared this with my leadership team last Monday! It’s pinned next to my computer. Thanks Larry!
AMEN!!!
This man is modeling excellent behavior and attitude for his son.
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I like this affirmation!
Love it! Thank you!
This is a great Dad and role model for his son. Love this!
Amen!
Having a rough day or a tough customer? Read this
Colossians 3:23-24
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The support system that never goes away
When people are propped up financially, emotionally, or otherwise by someone else or something else, they become dependant. When that support goes away, they have problems getting along.
But the support system that never goes away from you is you. Learn how to process thoughts, be productive and valuable, and take care of yourself emotionally and physically.
Learn to take care of you, so you can help others learn the same.
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Be your own hero
When you occur to yourself as a strong, amazing, smart, heroic person, amazing things happen.
Get up, muster up, get out there, and solve your own problem!
Make you proud of you!
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If you coddle people, you will raise babies.
Another item in my Creed would be something about failure and struggle making us stronger. People who have easy lives are easily broken. While failure, tragedy, “bad luck” and struggle doesn’t feel good when it’s happening, it’s a gift, often with a message to make us better – and we will realize it later if we are wise.
True – it’s best to learn from other people’s mistakes, but sometimes we have to learn the hard way because we didn’t pay attention.
How have your struggles made you stronger and wiser today?
I’ve learned in business everything that I have learned cost me money.
I have learned two things from this. Sometimes we go through hardships to help others when they go through the same. I have also learned that sometimes things need to completely break or hit rock bottom before we can rebuild them and make them greater. Through all of this, we have to look from within and realize how we can change to be better, wiser, smarter, and more understanding. Make it a great day everyone!
The key to this thought for me is to not feel despondent when things go poorly. I need to look at it like a stepping stone on the path of progress and try something better.
My struggles have made me a more emotionally mature man both in my business and personal life. Sometimes, we learn the most valuable lessons through the worst experiences.
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