Daily Gratitude: What are your dreams? Are they within reach? Sure you may have developed them when you had your eyes closed but once you have them as part of your plan, keep your eyes open and watch everything that happens around you. The realization that good things do occur out of your primary vision may help you discover the very thing that will make your goals materialize. Keep your eyes open and glance to the periphery frequently to see what might be there that might be of use. After doing these journey runs I find myself looking for churches and cemeteries (good places to rest) and water spigots. I don’t need them now (only when on the runs) but my mind is looking for useful things. As you have listed useful items or ideas or people for you to accomplish your goals, your mind will look for them. Make it a game and you’ll be training your mind to pick up all that’s available to you.

Daily Gratitude: This is such a great quote to live by. It helps get you out of yourself. It also helps you focus on a goal that provides service beyond yourself. When you decide to do something, first think about how it will help others either now or in the future. If you write your goals down, include this variable in all your planning. This applies to everyday activities too. Did you throw something on the sidewalk? What if everyone littered and what if they threw things onto your yard? How would you like that? If you held the door for someone who was coming to the door but wasn’t totally there yet so that you had to wait some? Would that provide a good example for those watching you? Did you return your shopping cart? Everyone always uses that as an example but it’s just one of a kind. There are kids always watching you (and others – don’t get paranoid). If they see many people doing that don’t you think it will sink in more. Kids and others watch your activities. Set a good example in everything you do.

Daily Gratitude: I ascribe to this completely. Often people jump on the bandwagon and try to encourage someone not to give up. I am sure that if I had posted that i wanted to give up at the Ohio race, people would not have asked why or what i thought was the best course of action. They would simply tell me “you’ve got this” or “you can do it” etc. I know I “could do it” and by that I mean keep going but I also knew my pace and that I wouldn’t be able to make it in the time. It’s the same sorry I have about the upcoming vol state. My pace had deteriorated greatly. However, there is a difference. I didn’t want the Ohio race enough. I do want to finish vol state. Take this advice for yourself and know when to quit something and move on to another goal. But also use it when dealing with others. Ask them what you can do for them. Ask what they need from you. That will most likely mean more to that person than anything. Often you can help them make the right decisions by asking good questions. You’re not stopping; you’re reconsidering!