Another message about lessons from ‘Dad’ Enjoy.

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Hi Fred

Josh here

About My Dad

When my dad was a kid, growing up in south, he was so poor that on a school trip to Washington DC with his school mates he was embarrassed to be the only kid there without shoes

Imagine looking up into the granite face of Abe Lincoln and being both embarrassed and inspired at the same time

My dad taught me many things and inspired life long qualities that I enjoy and admire to this day

Since its fathers day, I decided to share with you the most important things about life that he shared with me.

Some of these golden life nuggets he was conscientious of and others i learned just by watching him.

May they inspire you…

1. Greatness is the simple act of Never wavering from what you REALLY want, Never quitting, Never sacrificing your morals to get there and Never being too selfish to stop and help someone in need.

2. There are only 3 ways to get ahead in life - Use your brawn, Use your brain or steal.

His forearms are still bigger than my biceps

He never stole and refused to accept even change from the supermarket if it was too much.

He encouraged me to use my head more to get ahead.

3. Take care of your health because someday you will not have it. Someday comes sooner to those that disrespect their health.

4. Cherish every day as though it would be your last and NEVER go to sleep angry with the ones you love. Never break this rule.

5. And this is the most important thing I can ever thank my dad for. I find it hard to even put into words now as I type it.

He always believed in me.

In good times and in bad times he always believed in me.

I think if I had to choose, this would be the most important gift my father ever gave me.

I hope you have a story like this about your dad

Either way, take a minute and consider your legacy

What will your kids say about you?

It matters much who you choose to be

And if you:

Never Waiver
Never Quit
Never Sacrifice Your Morals
Never Be Too Selfish To Help Someone In Need
Never Take Your Health For Granted
Always Cherish The Day
Never Let The Sun Set On An Argument

Then you will have made my daddy proud

And someone will be proud to call you daddy or mommy or uncle…

And if you stumble, just pick your self backup

And if you are feeling blue- wear a smile because feeling follows action, not the other way around

And if you need a hand just reach out- help will find you

And never forget I believe in you

-Josh

P.S. Hi Dad, I know you are reading this Happy Fathers Day- I Love You

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Stephen Covey Hits the Nail on the Head!

� Habit 1 - Be Proactive: The habit of being proactive, or the habit of personal vision, means taking responsibility for our attitudes and actions.

� Habit 2 - Begin with the end in Mind: This is the habit of personal leadership. Start with a clear destination to understand where you are now, where you’re going and what you value most.

� Habit 3 - Put First Things First: This is the habit of personal management, which involves organizing and managing time and events. Manage yourself. Organize and execute around priorities.

� Habit 4 - Think Win/Win: Win/Win is the habit of interpersonal leadership. Win.win is the attitude of seeking mutual benefit. This thinking begins with a commitment to explore all options until a mutually satisfactory solution is reached, or to make no deal at all.

� Habit 5 - Seek First to Understand�Then to be Understood: This is the habit of empathic communication. Understanding builds the skill of empathic listening that inspires openness and trust.

� Habit 6 - Synergize: This is the habit of creative cooperation or teamwork. Synergy results from valuing differences by bringing different perspectives together in the spirit of mutual respect.

� Habit 7 - Sharpen the Saw: This is the habit of self-renewal. Preserving and enhancing your greatest asset, yourself, by renewing the physical, spiritual, mental and social/emotional dimensions of your nature.

If a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:

1) When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

2) Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joy ride.

3) Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.

4) Take naps.

5) Stretch before rising.

6) Run, romp, and play daily.

7) Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do. (Think about it…)

9) On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.

10) On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.

11) When you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

12) Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

13) Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough.

14) Be loyal. Never pretend to be something you’re not.

15) If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it. (Another thing to “think” about. )

Lastly, “When someone is having a bad day, be silent but sit close by.”

Fred Raley
Fred@FredRaley.com
(703) 730 1079
http://www.FredRaley.com

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Four unconventional ways to feel more spiritual every day

1. Make the world a better place.

Volunteer vacations — whether traveling to Africa to record the population of black rhinos or flying to Brazil to comfort patients with AIDS — offer more than an excuse to lounge all day with a favorite novel. “Devoting a holiday to helping others can be spiritually rewarding, especially when you realize you’re making a difference to people in need,” says David Clemmons, founder of Voluntourism.org, an online guide to service trips. “Plus, serving a larger cause and meeting people who are happy despite poverty help volunteers feel connected to the global community.” Get information at Voluntourism.org or CharityGuide.org.

2. Make a high-speed connection.

The Internet can strengthen your bond to friends and family, at least if you use it in moderation. It provides support and can make you feel linked to others, says Barry Wellman, Ph.D., sociology professor at the University of Toronto. It also provides a chance to meet people outside your circle. Reaching out, either online or face-to-face, can be a potent reminder that you’re not alone.

3. Spend time in nature.

Take 15 minutes a day to walk outside while being mindful of your surroundings. “Utilize all your senses,” suggests Eva Selhub, M.D., senior staff physician of the Health and Wellness Center of the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine in Boston. There’s nothing like nature to make you feel small yet part of a larger whole.

4. Give a little help to your friends.

Comforting a pal with a card or call can make you feel needed, which may increase happiness and self-worth, says Louise Hawkley, Ph.D., a research scientist in psychology at the University of Chicago. “Instead of simply meeting your own needs, develop the habit of meeting someone else’s as well.”

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