Author Archives: dennisonmj

When we are bold enough to seize opportunities and strong enough to focus on results over reasons, we are committed to excellence. Commitment to excellence is expecting success and being willing to do whatever it takes to reach our goals.  It is easy to say we are going to commit, but, in reality, it isContinue reading “Commit to Excellence”

“Just as a fresh breeze cleans smoke from the air, so a grateful spirit removes the cloud of despair.  It is impossible for the seeds of depression to take root in a thankful heart.”  -Andy Andrews (from The Traveler’s Gift) Enthusiasm may be our most powerful ally in life.  It Empowers.  It gives us strengthContinue reading “The Power of Enthusiasm”

We either use our present and past situations as crutches or as stepping stones. What we do with our circumstances is our choice.  There is always a reason for failure, as well as a path to success.  When we believe that we are born to succeed, we find a way in spite of our circumstances.  Continue reading “Controllables vs. Uncontrollables”

There was an old carpenter that had worked hard his entire career and been a big reason for his company’s success.  When the carpenter decided to retire, his boss talked him into doing one last important job.  He began to work on the house they were building, but his heart wasn’t in it.  He didn’tContinue reading “The Carpenter”

Always be ready to seize opportunities as they are presented.  Live with faith, not fear and aggressively push forward towards predetermined goals. Have the courage to take risks that others would never attempt with the knowledge that you are ready to make a difference and do something productive.  Make daring decisions that lead to positiveContinue reading “SEIZE OPPORTUNITIES”

“Anytime you accept mediocrity in your choice of companions, you become more comfortable with mediocrity in your own life.  If a lazy man isn’t an irritation to you, it is a sign that you have accepted slothfulness as a way of life.”  -Andy Andrews The standards are the standards.  We must develop standards of thinkingContinue reading “The Standard is the Standard”

Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value. -Albert Einstein Our character is who we truly are.  It has nothing to do with our reputation, accolades, or how we are perceived.  It is our core being, and when we have good character, we will succeed overContinue reading “Build Your Character”

Good character comes from living a life of integrity and making a habit out of always doing the right thing. We become comfortable in our skin when we are virtuous, hard working and live our lives in service of our fellow man. People of character last because they are always able to pass the toughestContinue reading “The Mirror Test”

If we are born to succeed, why doesn’t everyone succeed? Furthermore, why do people fail and become unhappy?  These are the questions that pessimists pose to optimists.  The answer to these questions is as obvious:  People quit. This is not a nice or politically correct way to put it, but it is the truth.  EveryoneContinue reading “Adjust Your Sails and Succeed”

Long ago, there was a brave and driven medieval General in Japan whose army was in a great predicament.  In order to win the war they were fighting, they would have to face an opposing army that outnumbered them and had a reputation of being cruel and vicious in battle.  The general was convinced thatContinue reading “Conviction – A General’s Success”