Tag: growth

NEVER GIVE UP THE BETTER…

“YOU SHOULD NEVER GIVE UP THE BETTER THAT RESIDES WITHIN YOU FOR THE SECURITY YOU ALREADY HAVE.”- JORDAN PRESTON

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Strive.

Reach.

Improve.

Be better.

Don’t let your current “comfort” hold back your better self.

We should always be grateful for where we are in life, but at the same time, we should push ourselves to improve… not just for our sakes, but for the betterment of the entire world :).

Have a terrific Tuesday!

-Dr. Lindeman

 

P.S. If you want to read more about forging your life, check out my book on Amazon “Purposely Positive: How to Live an Intentional and Inspired Life.”

PASSION IS THE RESULT

“WHAT MOST PEOPLE DON’T UNDERSTAND IS THAT PASSION IS THE RESULT OF ACTION, NOT THE CAUSE OF IT.”-Mark Manson

 

Too often, we sit back, searching for our passion to drive us.

In reality, when we get a spark, and ignite into action, we will find our passion rekindled.

Get busy doing something, start small, a small nudge of creativity can lead to a big push of passion!

Happy Tuesday!

-Dr. Lindeman

 

P.S. If you are looking for more inspiration, check out my book, Purposely Positive: How to Live an Intentional and Inspired Life on Amazon!

The intersection

 

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I attended an amazing seminar this weekend.

One nugget that stood out among all the other amazing diamonds of inspiration:

“Maximum growth occurs at the intersection of support and challenge.”-Dr. Russ Corey

We need both in order to truly become the best versions of ourselves.

Seek out friends/mentors that can provide both.

The people you like to be around the most are probably already fulfilling that role. Relish in their company!

If I can ever help you in wither department, don’t hesitate to reach out!!

Happy Monday!

-Dr. Joel Lindeman

In The Deep

This morning I was reminded that last Tuesday was Suicide Prevention Day.

I was sitting at the table enjoying my breakfast after the kids and Sheri had gone to school.

In my Facebook feed there was a link to donate in memory of my cousin who took his own life earlier this year.

Another acquaintance from high school was asking for prayers because they were going through a really tough time right now.

A couple that Sheri and I are friends with are going through a divorce.

Someone else posted a video of a beautiful rendition of “Shallow” by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper (done by a choir in Ireland).

Such a powerful song. And an even more powerful movie (A Star Is Born).

It made me think:

Life is hard.

Everyone is fighting battles that we cannot see.

Depression, anxiety, struggle, are all quite common in today’s world.

Everyday life can be challenging.

Being a parent is hard too. Raising kids is not easy, they need us so much as newborns (which is hard), and as they grow their reliance lessens/shifts. That is hard to adapt to as well.

Everywhere you look, people are working hard to provide for their families, they are fighting their internal demons, they are working to improve their own lives and the lives of others…

Not a single face you see is coasting through their life.

No one is lying back in the shallows, floating through life.

I know whomever is reading this is facing strife and struggle in their lives.

So, today (and hopefully everyday) share compassion. Give kindness to others. Try to make whatever interaction you have with all these beautiful, struggling faces a positive one. Even the simplest things can help lessen their (and your own) burden.

Connect. Serve. Love. Smile. Share.

Realize that not a single Pearson’s life is “shallow”, everyone is swimming “in the deep end.”

Thank you for reading, and God Bless.

-Dr Lindeman

Redefine success

“People are chasing cash, not happiness. When you chase money, you’re going to lose. You’re just going to. Even if you get the money, you’re not going to be happy.”
– Gary Vaynerchuk

I watched a keynote with Gary V in Malaysia this morning. I loved it!

He also said that we as a world population need to redefine success. It’s not about making a billion dollars, it’s about waking up in the morning happy and excited to “do” what you “do.”

Wishing you a successful Tuesday!

-Dr Lindeman

Fire more on this subject, here is an excerpt from my book, (one of the exercises at the end of the chapter “Lovin’ or Laborin’) Purposely Positive: How to Live an Intentional and Inspired Life, available on Amazon.

Purposely Positive Exercise: What Would You Do

Grab your notebook and do the following:

  • Answer this question:
    • What would you do with your life if you had an infinite amount of time and money?
  • Anything. Anything at all. Don’t think of any side-effects.
  • There are no anchors in this exercise.
  • Seriously, you’re going to live forever, and you have a quadrillion-gazillion dollar allowance every 2 hours.
  • Consider:
    • What would you do, today?
    • What about next week?
    • Three years from now?
    • What would you continually do?
    • What would your soul still yearn to accomplish?
    • What would you stop doing that you’re doing right now?

Better for the rest

I’ve been jamming to Macklemore lately.

I really like the song: Excavate

He talks about how he measures success through his impact on the world and his daughter, not accolades, awards or etc.

I love it.

One of my favorite stanzas:

“The greatest fear that I’ve ever kept is dying with regrets.

Like was I just alive for success

Or did I leave a better life for the rest?”

I love that thought!

This morning, I was watching birds come and go to the bird feeder outside. They swooped in, swooped out, squabbled, nit picked and dropped a bunch of seeds on the ground. Later, a squirrel came up and started eating the seeds from the ground.

I doubt the birds planned to feed the squirrel. But as humans. I do feel that our lives should at least be in part about making the word better for those who come after us.

I am grateful for my amazing life, and I am grateful that I can decode to try to leave the world better for those who come after :-).

Refresh your goals, there is no “there”

“To know that you are a work in progress means to recognize that your goals are also works in progress. A friend of mine once said to me that there is no…”there.” It reminded me that every single day we are growing into who we will be tomorrow. Because we go through so many stages and phases, it is important to consistently reset our goals so that they can grow with us. When we reset our goals, we allow for each one to flow into the next and connect with all phases of life. Refresh your goals regularly and with intention, It will help you stay continually motivated and inspired.”-Heart Talk – Cleo Wade

 

There is never a true finish line. Why would we want to “finish?” Instead strive for multiple victories, with bigger purpose and love the race itself!

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