“Never explain–your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway.” ~Elbert Hubbard What a great thought by Mr. Hubbard. Explaining is a great waste of time and is easily avoided by simply doing the next right thing and knowing you don’t owe anyone an explanation as long as you are…
Category: Character
Hell*
The best part about spending part of your life in hell is once you get out, you will do everything you can to never go back. ~JJM There are other positives about going through hell: 1. You try to help others get out. 2. You try to prevent others from going there. 3. You have…
Two Dimensions to Attitude*
“There are really only two dimensions to the concept of attitude–you either behave as though you are a victim of circumstance, or you take full responsibility for your situation.” ~Richard Rudd Can you imagine what the United States of America would be like if we had a mandatory class in school called “Be a Victor…
Leading or Pretending?*
“The greatest way to live with honor in this world is to be what we pretend to be.” ~Socrates I am so blessed to be able to offer assistance to many leaders during this second half of my professional life. I’ve always been intrigued with leadership and if there is a book on leadership, I’ve…
Daily focalPOINT – Distressed-Depressed-At Rest
“If you look at the world, you’ll be distressed. If you look within, you’ll be depressed. If you look at God you’ll be at rest.” ~Corrie Ten Boom I lived the first two sentences of this quote for a good part of my life. I was always caught up in the world and what was…
Daily focalPOINT – Getting Even
“The only people with whom you should try to get even are those who have helped you.” ~John E. Southard …nuff said. P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com Romans 12:14, “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.” (NKJV)
Daily focalPOINT – Problem Solving for Dummies
If I’m not the problem, then there is no solution. This is an often used phrase that takes a little bit of time to understand and believe, but once you DO understand it and believe it; oh how peaceful life becomes!! Living the serenity prayer is a great way to handle your “problems” (i.e. you)….
Daily focalPOINT – The “R” Word
“A time of turbulence is a dangerous time, but its greatest danger is a temptation to deny reality.” ~Peter Drucker Drucker was the 20th century guru of utilizing management in order to create a fine tuned organization. Although his quote was directed at business it also may be applied to your personal life. Building strong…
Daily focalPOINT – Real Change and Real Benefits
“All appears to change when we change.” ~Amiel The greatest change that took place in my life is when I quit chasing and lusting after the “benefits” of the world; and instead began trying to become a benefit for the world. Your focus is either inward or outward and the outward focused world view is a dramatically more…
Daily focalPOINT – The past is past
Don’t look back.  Carry the pleasant memories with you and be grateful.  Without them you would not be who you are today.   … JJM Many of us blur the view of today and tomorrow by not growing beyond the past. Striving to get out of the old and into the new is best done by getting…
Jay Meyer
I started this blog in 2008 because of my passion for helping others take their lives to the next level. My hope is that, through sharing my life experiences as a business leader, husband, father, and recovering drug addict, I will positively impact your life.