Gaining trust is always the first step, the foundation of true influence. 

People who believe are stronger. 

As we surround ourselves with believers, we become stronger. 

Believers have faith in who they are and who they will be, in what they are doing, and why they are doing it.

Everyday is a test. A test to see what our actions prove, as our actions show what in deepest in our hearts, what is the feeling, emotion, and thought is the strongest at that moment. What is inside always comes out through our physical actions. 

The more you prepare, the more courage you will find. 

Our entire lives are our story. How we tell that story determines what role we play in it. We can look at like it something that controls us, that we are watching from the outside—or it can be something we write, something we actively working to influence. We are the main character, but also the author. 

Learning is important. 

Learning to learn is important. 

Learning to do is more important. 

Learning to believe is most important. 

Confidence (or lack thereof) is our outward expression of what we believe we are internally.

Confidence is often learned. 

Everyone needs a seat at the table. We don’t always get what we need though. We always get what we earn. Earn the right to be able the table. 

We all make mistakes. 

Solution:  Admit + Adjust + Act

1. Admit the mistake and take full responsibility. 
2. Adjust your mindset to fix the root problem. 
3. Act different, change the wrong behavior and take new action. 

The more we listen to truth, the more we hear truth, the more enlightened we become. 

As we focus on truth, the miseries of life become more bearable, our weaknesses grow stronger, and our relationships get better. 

Once we look past what we want at first, it is much easier to see what we need. 

Once we can see, we can look ahead, plan ahead, and work toward the better results.