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What can you do? I have had many conversations over the years with those who attend work for a living. Meaning they earn a pay check from someone else for a service rendered. Are you for sale? It seems in life we tend to live our priorities when it is convenient or relevant instead of always. I know that I am guilty of that. I look at the business we have built and now realize what true business and life can be like. Lets just look at some things....                           JOBS                                BUSINESS SYSTEMS OWNERS Time                 Usually given      ...

Its an interesting title to a book by Max Lucado. I normally don't read him much anymore because it has become mostly fluff to me. However, Max had a great run on this one. It seems as if he really tried to put you in a place to begin your path toward service to others. I would highly recommend the book to anyone who wants to face impossibilities, be motivated to make a difference, and move forward in mission. Your courage to act says a lot about the life you endeavor to live. Commit to a team to make your life count. Find a mentor to hold you accountable. Allow God to bless your life through the service of others.

Make no mistake, I have no lack of interest in firearms. I enjoy all of their possibilities. Where I live, its not unheard of to have a "shooting" get together. I look forward to these not only to support the constitutional right, but to also responsibility represent a choice of protection and procurement of food. It makes no difference to me what your thoughts on guns are, but it does make a difference to others. Sometime this month is the big yard sale, its a time to get the house cleaned out for all the junk. My wife calls it the purge. A systematic selling of everything that we haven't touched in 6 months. I find it interesting as the process begins, how attached we become to things that we don't use. It makes no sense to keep or store many of the things that weigh us down in our lives. On another note, my wife started a process called once-a-month cooking. Yes it does save us time. No the meals don't taste like cardboard. No you won't find me in an ap...

Why does it matter? Its a word that brings on many thoughts and feelings. It stirs memories of that first set of keys jingling in your pocket, the moving truck (old beatin up van) coming to take you to college, a first job offer that leaves you scratching your head, and that vow of marriage that changes everything. I've always considered myself someone that stands on their own. I do. But in the end, its not much of the same. I always find myself thinking of gaining ground in many areas of life, but just to find out that wealth and wisdom of all areas of knowledge continue to humble my independent ambition. So again, I ask, why does it matter, independence that is.... It matters because without our independence for free thought, action, worship through all of our God given freedoms then we are in the end restrainig God's creation. When we lack indepence we are in a sense putting miracles of innovation, creativivity, and talent on a shelf and waitng for it to expire. So...

We had a wonderful group of guys go down to Orange beach for some deep sea fishing. There is nothing like the fellowship of a bunch of Christian men sharing stories, eating great food, and riding 4-6 ft swells in the ocean. I'm reminded of Peter's experience with Jesus on the water. It seems to me that whenever you find it hard to take a break. Just remember who is holding you up. Take a step out of your boat and walk with the faith that God can rejuvenate and sharpen your saw so that you can keep the cutting edge and allow dullness to be a thing of the past. Miraculous things happen when you foster and network with others. Bonds can unite to make a difference in society. I pray these wonderful gentleman all the success in the world and a continued fervor for fellowship.  - Signing off - a.k.a. "Chumly"

Congratulations Tim, We are so proud of Tim Barnfield for going Power Player at this last 2012 Spring National Convention. With only 1 day left to qualify, Tim was able to help some great new members join the cause of living a better life. Once again, way to go Tim. We know you will be an inspiration and bring more people back as Power Player to the next convention. Tim has been a long term friend and colleague. He is an avid learner and has an amazing work ethic. He has a history of being a self employeed business owner for most all of his life, mostly working in the finance and insurance industry. Along with 2 beautiful children, a dog named Baxter, and a changed heart Tim lives a life that is truly blest. We can't wait to be on the beaches of the world with Tim. He is someone that we gladly post as a story of VICTORY!

MENTAL FITNESS CHALLENGE We can't wait for the world to experience this challenge. Watch the online video and learn more about it. With all of the accolades and years of experience that this company brings to the table, we will find this information going viral to many communites world wide. For those lacking time, money, stamina, and motivation to further their personal, public, and leadership education, this program solves all those problems in a simple, fun, fast, and easy assessment and 90 day followup.

I have loved the game of basketball my entire life. I remember as a young boy bouncing the ball on a bed of pea gravel practicing desperately until eventually mastering the follow through on a lofty shot toward the beat up fiber glass board holding my bent up hoop down the farm. Its hard to recall some of my experiences, but I will never forget the release from my hand and the sound of the net when connecting with a long range jump shot. It is one of the sweetest experiences that I have ever had. Thus my addiction, you might say, began. It is the sport of basketball that taught me one of the hardest lessons about success. My junior year of high school, I quit the team due to selfish reasons that should have been overcome. My parents let me make the mistake. For that, I am forever grateful. Without the experience of feeling like I had given up on the team and realizing that I could do more led me to a commitment that I have kept ever since. DON'T QUIT WHAT ...

This interview with Will Smith is a great perspective on greatness vs talent or skill. Where do you excel? WORK ETHIC Make it your work ethic that leads you to victory!

The book Rascal by Chris Brady was an insightful and motivating look into the life of becoming a public influencer. From the strength and nemesis sections to the test and characters represented, the book provides an analysis of what a public character that makes a difference looks like. If you are one that wants to follow a path of excellence and leave a legacy in your wake, make sure to ready, study, and implement the principles in this book. It not only gives you the foundation, but it provides real life examples along with an assessment test to give you a tool to measure your progress. Good luck with your findings and as always, you are in the next 5 years what and who you read, listen, and associate with.

No matter how sick or tired I was...... Play to win, lead to succeed, and take your team to the limit. Everyone can hit a new gear, everyone can do more, everyone can make a difference, so DO IT ANYWAY!