Poker Bookmark & My love For Reading

I love reading, and have a great knack for finding great reads.

I am always itching to find a good book on leadership, business, entrepreneurship or a new skill.

But there is something I have always struggled with: Bookmarks.

I lose them like crazy.

I was stuck with using pieces of paper or receipts. Not ideal.

One day the light bulb turned on.

I have plenty of playing cards.

Why not use playing cards as my bookmark?

Boom! Problem solved!

I know this seems little, but is very significant in my pursuit of dreams.

Without my thirst for knowledge, I’d be lost.

Every day I am thinking about my Dreams and the goals to get there.

Reading books is a huge part of getting there.

There was a time that my thirst for knowledge was low.

In elementary, we were given the freedom to choose our books. I loved to read.

In Middle School through High School, we had assigned readings.

Thus the nose dive of my reading appetite.

Not a worthy excuse for some, but being that I am a kinesthetic and creative learner, I need freedom in my learning journey. Otherwise, I get bored quickly.

After graduation, while stationed on FT Hood, I found my thirst again. I couldn’t keep the books down.

Fast forward to today, my growth has been substantial.

The most important thing I have learned on my journey is this:

Education does not equal a college degree. Education comes by investing in personal growth.

If you are interested in a certain area, you have to be prepared to put in the work to get there.

If that means years of college, then so be it.

Being that it is the Digital Age, society is realizing that an expensive degree might not be necessary for success.

While I do have an Associates Degree, I think obtaining certifications and licensing and skills are more valuable than a degree.

Whatever your goals or dreams are, a love for reading must be a big factor.

We live in the Digital Age where information is readily available. go for it!

SMILE

Whatever you are called to do on this earth, it is going to take a boat load of work.

One of the keys of putting in the work and dong it well is having joy in the process.

Working in corporate in America, it is evident that people are working without joy.

Whether they are doing something they dislike or work in a poor culture, the lack of joy in their work is crippling their life.

Life is short. Time is precious. If we are going to work, we might as well do it with a smile on our faces.

From a leadership perspective, we need to change work culture.

Whether you work in Corporate America or own your own business, be a leader of positivity and joyfulness.

It is our responsibility to work with Joy. When you do this, others will see it.

You could be tasked with most monotonous project there is; do it with a smile.

For me, my Joy is found in Jesus. I know that no matter what I am going through, He is right there with me. This gives me comfort and gives me a reason to get up in the morning. It is my motivation.

While I have Jesus, I still struggle with working in corporate America. Especially for a company that put profit over people.

But this only motivates me to keep going so one day I can create a culture in my company that makes people love coming to work.

Be apart of that revolution. The Joy revolution. Make people smile.

Whatever you do, do it with a smile on your face.

CREATIVE LIST

Dear Digital Age,

Thank you!

Love,

Entrepreneurs.

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Now is the best time for Entrepreneurs.  Ingenuity and Digital Technology are meeting head on.

Pat Flynn, went from Architect to Blogger/Author/Podcaster/Entrepreneur.

The same could happen for you.

I work full time in Corporate America, but on the side, I am using my creativity to build a foundation.  It also keeps me sane.

My dream is pursuing my passions full time.

Investing, content creation(blogging, writing books, graphic design), and software are my potential income generating passions in life.

Then there's Jesus and my family.

Using investing, content creation and software development to create income, will allow me to spend more time with Jesus and my family.  The two most important things in my life.

While you are working your 9-5, what do you dream of doing one day?

It starts with a creative list.

You may work to 9-5. But you have lunch, time before work and time after.  Make a list for that time.

Whether you are A type or B type.  Architect or Graphic Designer.  First responder or Military; the creative opportunities are endless in the digital age.

Take your creative skill, and put it to work.

Make a creative list.

Live Outside The Box

Goodbye Time Suckers

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Humans chase money their entire lives, only to lose a more valuable asset.  Time.

If you are a dreamer like me, you have a huge vision for your life.

That vision takes time.  

I am learning that in order to get to that vision, you have work on it every single day.

But there is something in the way.

Time suckers.

Also known as TV, video games, or Facebook.

While all three things can be used in a healthy way, I feel like I am in need of some unplugging to make major progress toward my goals.

I have been asking God to help me be more productive and be a better steward of my time.

It is clear now, what I should do.  It is time to get rid of the Time suckers.

Good bye TV.

Goodbye Playstation.

Goodbye Facebook newsfeed.

Hello Freedom and productivity.

Hello more time for writing and reading.

This is a radical move in 2018.

What are your goals and dreams?

What do you need to consistently move forward with momentum and passion?

LIVE OUTSIDE THE BOX