Create Your Day!

Just because the weather is bad or situations around you look bad does not necessarily mean that you will have a "bad" day. How do you want your day to turn out? You decide. You are in control of your own thoughts and perceptions. Do you choose to think on all that has gone wrong today or do you choose to focus your attention on all that is great and good today? You cannot always control your outward circumstances but your mind - that you can control! Try taking notes on what you find yourself thinking about? Are the majority of them on your future goals and aspirations? Your thoughts determine, who you are, where you are, and where you want to be in life. Since God has his plan for your life mapped out already, wouldn't it be great to meditate on his words to you so that your destination becomes that very place where He wants you to be? That place is not necessarily "heaven". Sorry folks. That place is a place of success not only in business but in every area of your life.

A New Thing

The year 2009 began with an economic deficit in the trillions, companies going bankrupt, unemployment skyrocketing, and the list goes on and on. Amidst this, we saw the beginning of new things springing up including the inauguration of our first black president with a new hope and the branding of the slogans "Yes We Can" and "Change". The world is always evolving. We are always evolving. I say all of this to say that it is time to accept new things. If we are living in the past and dwelling on old ways of doing things, how can we find new solutions and accept new beginnings? We cannot face new challenges with old mindsets.

Creative people are popping up everywhere. They have opened their minds to possibilities, opportunities, and innovation that has long been stifled in the day-to-day mundane activities of corporate America. Have you recently suffered a job loss? Take this opportunity to pursue your life's purpose and passion. Why not go for your dreams? You have planted your precious time and skills into someone else's vision (a.k.a. your boss) now turn that dedication and hard work into what you really desire for yourself, your family, and others. Get the blueprint for your business ideas from a God who created you and understands what you were designed to do in life. Remember that things will never be the same again. Let go of the past and create a new exciting future.

The closing of a unique year 2008

What has 2008 showed us? The one thing I've learned is that nothing is secure. Just because something worked for a certain length of time, doesn't mean that it will always work. I have also learned humility, never look down on someone else because of your position in life. Everything in this natural realm of life is transitional. The seasons change, the leaves change, and our lives will change.

Change is not always bad. Whatever doesn't change will die. Laying the right foundation is always important. So when the winds and storms blow the foundation will stay in place. Integrity and character are two of the most important qualities you can have. No matter what they do or what they say your character and integrity will speak for itself.

It's time to know God, not religion but a true relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. He not only died on the cross for us but he has also redeemed us back to our rightful place in God. We have the opportunity to have a close relationship with God through the sacrifices,sufferings and victory in his son Jesus Christ. Open your mind to receive the power of God in your life, call on the name of Jesus right now and ask him to come into your life. Be sincere in your heart and mind and Jesus will come in with his power and change your life. Man looks on the outter appearance, your faults what you did, what you didn't do etc... But God looks on the heart, the inner you, the core of your very being. He knows your thoughts, he knows everything about you.


We need Jesus today, not only in our lives but in our everyday interactions and dealings. We need his covenant, his principles,and his life living on the inside of us. Jesus Christ is the way, the life, and the truth. I've tried and came to the realization that there is no other way. Stop taking detours and get on the right path to destiny today. Acknowledge him in all your ways and he will direct your paths.

Checks and Balances

What are your checks and balances in business? For large companies its their Board of Directors. For small businesses it may be a another employee or an outside advisor. Either way we need checks and balances. Why am I saying this. For one its easy for us to get a little big headed when our businesses are prospering. A lot of times we contribute our success to our education, executive team or maybe our knowledge and experience. Whats working now may not always work. So you maybe asking what does this have to do with checks and balances. The reason we have checks and balances are to get a different point of view of a challenge or situation we may be dealing with. Example, how can I change my business model or how do I release a new product or service. When making decisions our judgment can sometimes be clouded by our own views and beliefs. So this is the reason we have checks and balances.

I propose to you using the Holy Bible's principals and laws for checks and balances in your business policies and decision making.

Here is scripture references:

Proverbs 11:14 New International Version, "For lack of guidance a nation falls, but many advisers make victory sure."

Stewardship

The wealth and assets we accumulate does it really belong to us? I know that we say we are self-made millionaires and billionaires, but the resources of the earth doesn't belong to us. So how can we say the wealth and assets belong to us. Yes, I know that your knowledge, education, and shrewdness has gotten you the wealth. Lets ponder this thought for a moment. Why did God create the earth? Was it create for him? or was it created for mankind? The answer is in the book of Genesis chapter 1 verse 26-28. It was created for mankind. Okay, with that being said, then what are we suppose to be doing with the earth and its resources? This brings me back to the topic of stewardship. We all are created with a purpose. The wealth and assets we accumulate are entrusted to us by God to use and distribute according to his plan for our lives.

So, we are expected to be good stewards over the wealth and assets that we have. If 1 percent of the population controls 40 percent of the wealth then something must be wrong with this picture. This means that some people have more wealth than others. I am not saying that everyone will be millionaires and billionaires. To whom much is given much is required. Those of us that have much wealth and assets are responsible to be good stewards over what God has entrusted us with.

During this financial crisis lets take a step back and re-examine our responsibilities as good stewards and begin to build wealth and assets again with an eye towards God.

The Entrepreneur The New Change Agent

Can we as entrepreneur make changes in society faster than government? Can we use are innovation and business models to be effective in social sciences? We being passionate about make our companies profitable and deliver goods and services that change our everyday lives can this same passion change the social issues that we deal with everyday. I know that there are many foundations impacting change in our society. Why are there still a lot of people in poverty? Why do 1 percent of the population own more than 40 percent of the wealth? Does everyone have access to the same information and resources as everyone else? When companies like Exxon Mobile have yearly profits of $40 billion and when I walk down the urban streets of America and see people homeless and hungry, I wonder how can this be.

We as entrepreneurs are very creative and risk takers can we use these same skills to help change the society we live in. Love is above all things, The love of God covers a multitude of sins, Love is not puff up, or haughty, it cares not for itself, Love is patient. No matter what we do love has to be first. The bible says in all our ways acknowledge him(God the Father) and he will direct our paths. Let us possess the love of God, mixed with the spirit of entrepreneurship and make a greater impact in the society we live in.

Relationships

How important are relationships in business? Are products and services more important then the relationships you are forming? Relationships are a part of our everyday lives. The relationships we have with friends, family,and our spouses contribute to our success or failures in life. The focus today is on relationships we have with our customers. What do your customers really want from your organization? Do the products or services you offer determines the success of your company? Or is it the relationships you have with your customers? How important is it for you to keep your word to your customers? If you say your product or service will deliver these set of results, shouldn't your whole focus be on making sure you do just that?

Can relationships keep your customers loyal? Lets think about something for a minute? How different are your products or services from your competitors? What makes your company unique in what it does? I am pretty sure that your competitors have a very similar product or service. So what makes your company a leader in its
market? Maybe its innovation, or maybe is your business model. I am hoping its the strong relationships you build with your customers. Eventually your competitors might become more innovative, or they may catch on to your business model.

Start today to lay a solid foundation in relationship building to keep your customers happy and your bottom line growing.