If we make the journey of another about us, we are selfish. 

If we take the pain we feel and blame it on another, we are foolish. 

If we fake our feelings to impress another, our soul will perish. 

Before it is time to forgive, forgive first. 

When it is time to forgive, forgive.

After the time to forgive has passed, forgive again. 

Initially, we all start as masters of our choices, and then the choices we make end up becoming our masters. 

Being unwilling to try unknown experiences because of existing biases and experienced expectations is a demonstration of both arrogance and ignorance. 

We all need to discern and pass judgment to live properly, safely, and according to our values. Post-judgment helps analyze outcomes, prejudgment is often harmful to growth. 

The ego

fueled by pride,

void of empathy, humility, awareness, and understanding

creates solutions

to problems,

that don’t

exist.

Honor is respect. Respect is felt and shown through admiration.

You honor others by showing them respect.

You honor yourself by respecting your own character, values, and principles.  

Admiration is always proven through action. 

A different standard does not mean a double standard.

A double standard is only when every important variable is the exact same, when the history is the same, when the goals are the same, and when the eternal purposes are the same. If those are not the same, the way we measure results has to be different – it wouldn’t be right to have the same standards if the vital variables are different.

What we consistently think about is what we pursue;

what we pursue is who we become. 

Being great in one area, requires sacrifice in others. 

Depending on your role, abilities, responsibilities, and eternal purpose – these sacrifices can change tremendously. 

Greatness (or excellence) means there is no room for improvement. 

The biggest fallacy is assuming greatness in all areas is possible.

You can be good everywhere if you work hard, but will not be and cannot be great in every area, that is why you must choose where you sacrifice, what you sacrifice, and who you sacrifice for that chosen greatness. 

Complexity is when the variables have variables. Helping make complex ideas into straightforward processes is one of the best ways to help others while becoming more valuable.