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. 

The best leaders and sales executives (sales is leadership, leadership is sales) adjust their message to what the audience needs to hear. The meaning and goal doesn’t change, but how it is presented does. This requires listening, the requires understanding, this requires flexibility. 

When someone has one message and doesn’t know how to change it to make it more acceptable, to make it more effective, they will never reach their potential. 

Being flexible is more than just adjusting. 

The first step is caring enough to be aware of the needs and wants of others. Once awareness is attained then step two is discerning what needs to be changed.  The third and final action is to adjust the words and presentation in a way that connects with your intended audience. 

Real leadership is creating and defining a future while bringing that vision to life through encouragement and support.