“Just do it!” – Nike
To move from a spirit of “I can’t” to “I can,” do the thing that you think you cannot do. Do it so much and so often that you finally arrive to a mental place where you KNOW you can do it.
Silence, please!
“You can’t be affected by the mental chatter.” – Nick Saban, Head Football Coach, University of Alabama, following the 2018 College Football National Championship When seeking to accomplish a goal, many times we become distracted by the mental chatter. This chatter misdirects our attention, thereby, diverting our focus and energy. How can we hit our […]
Top 10 Takeaways from the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute 36th National Conference 2018
Two weeks ago, I attended the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute 36th National Conference in Chicago, February 15-18, 2018. As always, I thoroughly enjoyed the conference! I have been participating in and providing workshops for the conference since 2004. I always make an effort to do whatever I can to support the organization. (See USHLI […]
Say, “Yes!”
Is fear your obstacle? Master this technique: make your will say, “Yes!” even when your mind, body and nervous system say, “No.” It is possible to go to places you desire and function at a high level even when you are afraid.
It Ain’t Over! Get Back in the Game!
“Figure out a way bit by bit to methodologically get back into the game.” – Paul Finebaum, Sports Analyst, analyzing the 2018 College Football National Championship I love using sports analogies to make my points. As stated in my previous posts (see Tua’s Gift and Keep Ready!, I was extremely inspired and impacted by the […]
I AM!
Daily, renew and rejuvenate your Spirit to the Spirit of “I am.” To do this affirm and act. Affirm aloud the Truth of who you are. “I am talented.” “I am gifted.” “I am intelligent.” “I am an extension of God.” “I am a valuable resource for God’s work.” Also, act on the Truth of […]
Keep ready!
“What is for you IS for YOU, and is out there, on its way. Keep believing, keep expecting, keep searching, keep ready, keep the faith.” – Daryl Harris “You got to compete every single day, ‘cause you never know when your name is going to be called.” Anthony “Booger” McFarland, ESPN, College Football Analyst, analyzing the […]
The Top 10 Takeaways from the Latin American Association State of Latinos in Georgia Conference
Last week I attended the Latin American Association (@TheLAA) State of Latinos in Georgia Conference in Atlanta (#2018StateofLatinos). Having supported the Latin American Association for many years, I was eager to participate in this inaugural event. The purpose of the conference was to analyze and address the critical issues facing Latinos in Georgia. A nonprofit […]
Run with Direction
Every day, many of us run, run, run. Despite the fact that we are exerting a lot of energy, much of the time we feel like we are going nowhere. It is as if we are the hamster running on a wheel. There is nothing wrong with running. You must run your race. But, notably, […]
Tua’s Gift
I unquestionably learned the meaning and power of the above biblical scripture by watching the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship Game this month between the University of Alabama Crimson Tide and the University of Georgia Bulldogs. Watching Alabama’s freshman quarterback Tua Tagovailoa play the last half of the game inspired and impacted me indeed! […]