I had the honour of interiviewing Dr. Fabrizio Mancini a few months ago. He is internationally acclaimed speaker with a big heart. Listen to his interview below.
The Perfect Spiral
Yesterday, I was passing the football back and forth with my son. For a 7 year old, he has some muscle in that little arm. He threw some great spirals. I, on the other hand, did not throw the perfect spiral. Jordan started to laugh and said, ” Come on Mom! I know you have some juice in there.” I was flabbergasted. I asked him how he learned to throw so well. He said, “Dad taught me. Look, Step, and Throw.” Lessons from my 7 year old, “See Mom, you can do it!”
When you want to try something new or improve in an area, do you LOOK for resources and people to help you? You want to talk to people who have already done what you want to do. Their wisdom is priceless. Read books in the area you want to grow in. If it is not one of your strength, consider hiring an expert.
Once you are armed with some knowledge and lessons from others life experiences, it is your turn. Do not wait for the perfect moment as you will just procrastinate and nothing will come to be. Instead, STEP into it! As you attempt to go after what you want, you create momentum. You can adjust along the way!
THROW is where the action comes in. Release you ideas and talents out into the world. You are the only one who can deliver it your way. Think about your favorite places to shop or eat out. Why do you go there? Is it because the way they make you feel or their way of doing things that makes it so great? People come to you because of the way you do things. Throw yourself into what you love and get your perfect spiral!
Make it your own TOUCHDOWN! It’s GOOD!
For Your Eyes Only
It is interesting to me that a woman can be so confident one moment and then have her confidence plummet to the ground when someone puts her down or squashers her dreams. Why? Women are the heart of the world. We feel and give so much to others. What I realized more than anything is that these confident women have taken a step back allowed those individuals to define who they are. They hear “It cannot be done or it is not possible to do this if you only do it part-time.” This is tragic and we need to embrace each other and remind each other that we can reach for our dreams. Another person cannot define your reality. One person in the whole world does not equal your truth. It may not occur as fast as you want depending on your circumstance but if your dream is meant to be; it shall be at the right time and place for you. You are more powerful than you know. Your kind word, smile, or action can change the world.
Stand tall. The gift and talents you possess cannot be shared by anyone else but you. Do not rob the world of your gifts and talents for the world is waiting. You are the missing piece of the puzzle. Sometimes you need to tunnel vision you dreams to block out the doubters and naysayers. These dream squashers have not pursued their dreams with the passion and tenacity you have. They are scared not that you will achieve your dream but they may lose you in the process. Be not afraid. They will lose you by not allowing you to chase your dream. Remind them that they can share in your dream with their love and support.
Be confident and brave. Summon the courage you have and take action toward your dream. The momentum you create leads to success. You only fail when you fail to take action. Your dream is for your eyes only but it must be shared with the people you know, like, and trust so you can get the support you need.
Define who you are not by a dictionary or by another person’s perspective but through your own eyes. The definition of you is for your eyes only!
How do you define who you are?
Surfin’ Your Soul Sister
I will admit I am still a bit emotional after watching “Soul Surfer” tonight with my daughter and friends. It was an incredibly intense and moving true story about a young woman who lost her arm due to shark attack while surfing with friends. It is hard to understand why “bad things happen” and sometimes even harder at the time to see what good will come out of our journeys. When we are right in the thick of it, it is hard to see past where we currently are. How easy it is to become discouraged.
This incredible woman, Bethany Hamilton, fell off her surfboard time and time again, only to get up again. She competed and was defeated. She even quit for a short time but surfing was in her blood. It was her passion. Even though, it was an actress, you could see the intensity in her eyes and her face filled with passion. There was nothing that was greater than what she felt when she was on that board. Waiting for the next wave to ride to the finish.
I feel like that when I speak in front of groups and write about being rich from the inside out and living life with passion and purpose. I know in my heart if I have impacted one person, I have made a difference. There is no greater feeling.
The “Soul Surfer” went on to become a professional surfer. Her message is so profound. Always give thanks and trust the reason you are following your purpose. It is the burning desire to feel fulfilled by doing what you love. When the right wave comes along, you will know in your heart this will be the one.
What are the moments you live for? The moments when you feel like you are surfin’ your soul!
Believe in your greatness, for you have great strength to ride your next wave.