My Compass

My hope is to use My Compass as a catch-all for random thoughts on core values, beliefs and life in general. I’ll attempt to break them out by category and will continue to build on this.

Family

• We are stronger as a unit than as individuals. I once heard this analogy: hold your pointer finger out, as if you were pointing at something. See how this individual finger, under pressure, can bend, move and fold? Now, put all 5 fingers (to represent dad, mom, 2 kiddos, and a sweet pup) together in a fist. Now see how strong and solid these are together? They can’t bend or move and are strong enough to power through anything.
• Life is built on experiences. Have the courage to try new things. You will remember the experiences you shared, not the things you had.
• Technology is a great resource, but it’s not a lifestyle. Put down technology and take time to build in-person relationships, or go exploring, take in the amazing world around you.

Leadership

• Lead by example
• Rule with compassion and understanding, not with anger and fear

Values

• Live life the RIGHT way

Respect

Integrity

Genuine Caring

Hard work

Thankful

• Empathy is one of the greatest tools you can use
• Believe in something. Find something that you passionately believe in. And always remember that just because you believe in it, doesn’t mean others have to do the same. Take time to understand other beliefs as well.
• Allow yourself to be amazed.
• Always learn.
• Be able to play every role on a team. Know when to lead and when to follow.
• Mental strength is the most important strength to have.
• Achieve greatness. Strive to be the best at whatever it is you decide to do. Work hard to reach all of your goals, and as you sit on top of those mountains, remember you didn’t get there alone. There will always be folks along the way that help you achieve your dreams, so take time to realize how you got there.
• Learn how to celebrate other people’s successes and how to be genuinely happy for them.
• Take a few minutes every day to reflect.

Be bold every day. Have the courage to be bold.

Believe in yourself. Don’t ever let anyone tell you, you can’t reach your goal. Anything is possible.

Dream. And dream big. There is not one single dream that you have, that you cannot reach.

You can be absolutely anything you want to be. If you can dream it, you can be it. It will take hard work, practice, endurance and perseverance, but it will be so worth it. I can’t stress this enough, you can be ANYTHING you want to be. There is no hurdle to big. Plan it, pursue it with passion, succeed.

Championships are won and lost, but legends live forever.

Be somebody that makes everybody feel like a somebody.

“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.” -John Wooden