Tag: motivational quote

Some messages bear repeating…

This morning I received this message from Simon Sinek’s daily email:

When we have a clear sense of where we’re going, we are flexible in how we get there.

And then from The Best Self company email (they also make great planners)

You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future.”
– Steve Jobs

Sense a pattern?

The key is to have big dreams/goals but we need to be flexible on how they come to fruition.

When we focus on the process and enjoy the ride, we will achieve what we dream.

Have a fun Monday!

Dr Lindeman

Where you are now is an old dream

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Thanks to Ashley for sharing this today.

Sometimes we forget how far we’ve come.

A wise man gave me some advice once: Take 10 minutes and write out all the positive experiences, things, feelings, etc that you have had in the past 10 years that you didn’t have 10 years prior.

It may take a bit to get going, but once you start to realize all the things you’ve been blessed with over the past 10 years, they start flowing like a waterfall.

Take some time to sit in gratitude and to realize that dreams do come true  🙂

Happy dreaming my friends!

-Dr. Lindeman

 

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Today, Jessica shared with us this great quote:

“What you leave behind is not engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.”-Pericles

I love this quote… and it was SUPER CRAZY that I actually sent the exact quote out to my inspirational text group this morning (she is not a part of that group).

Just goes to show we needed to hear and share that sentiment today!

Let’s all make our goals today to impact others in a loving, compassionate way. Let’s weave some magic into their lives 🙂

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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 :-).

Uncertainty

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Jessica contributed this wonderful piece from the Daily OM newsletter today.

“Challenge and experience are what life is truly about, and if we allow ourselves to live tentatively, we will be missing out on a wealth of encounters. So today allow yourself to live fully, teach yourself to appreciate the uncertainty as a time of unlimited possibilities, indulge yourself in the suspense of life and let the surprises of your own story unfurl before you.”

I love this!

uncertainty = unlimited possibilities!

Have an amazing Tuesday!

-Dr. Lindeman

 

Also, why not check out my book on Amazon: 23 FIVE STAR reviews!

 

 

The most powerful investment

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This is from “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey.

I love it!

We need to forge our legacy. We are our greatest instrument, and when we put work into “sharpening that saw” as Mr. Covey puts it, we create a better masterpiece.

-Let’s get busy sharpening!

Have a wonderful day!

Dr. Joel Lindeman

Check out the 22 FIVE STAR reviews of Dr. Lindeman’s book on Amazon! 

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Pebbles or mountains?

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“It isn’t the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out, it’s the pebble in your shoe.”
— Muhammad Ali

This quotation has been attributed to a few different people throughout the years. I do love it though, because it provides a lot of hope!

Our lofty goals don’t wear us out. We can overcome the obstacles as long as we work on OURSELVES.

What truly holds us back is within us/upon us at all times. We need to be vigilant about improving ourselves during our progress toward our dreams, because after all the practice, the progress is the goal!

 

 

P.S. Check out the latest review for Dr. Lindeman’s book: Purposely Positive…

“I initially bought this book to support a colleague, but I was blown away by the content! Dr. Lindeman carefully crafts each chapter into short absorbable doses by discussing the many aspects of positivity and keeping it light hearted with his wit and humor. He reinforces each chapter with exercises so that the reader gets the most from each application! I can’t recommend highly enough if you are looking for a book that will inspire you to become your best self then this is a must read!!”- Dr. Tucker Woods