Bulldog

"The nose of the bulldog is slanted backwards so he can breathe without letting go." -Winston Churchill

You're probably reading this quote and wondering what it has to do with you...Simple answer! When we think about a bulldog, we think of a mean, ferocious, aggressive animal that will chase you down, bite you and won't let go until his master says so or until it has reached the intended goal. Let's face it, bulldogs have a bad reputation. We, as human beings can be like this sometimes. We terrorize others without even knowing people are running in the opposite direction because of our reputation.  However, some of the human beings who act like the bulldog turn out to be the successful, on top entrepreneurs, executives, and leaders the rest of us could only dream of being.  The successful people who stay on top, however, are the ones who respect others, are approachable, and respectable.  They set their eyes on a reasonable target, work hard, don't give up, and fight until the end all while knowing how to breathe through it all so that the task does not become suffocating.  Set healthy goals and work towards them.  Be gentle with people while remaining ferocious with your goal.  So, breathe deeply and employ the help, criticism, and direction of others while holding on to the task at hand...besides the bulldog had to learn from his owner also. Take constructive criticism and help along your journey. With good leadership, we can all achieve great things. Remaining focused helps us to maintain.

Image taken from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/bulldog.

New Year Resolu-WHAT?!

Okay...So, we have now made it to the end of the first week of 2013. My question to you is "Have you stayed true to your new year resolution or are you finding yourself falling short already???" Hence the title of this post, many people begin a resolution but don't carry it out long enough to make it a solid solution to any issues. If you are already questioning how you are going to keep up with your resolution, it is okay. That's normal! Besides, you didn't really think you would automatically become this new and improved person at the strike of midnight on December 31, did you???

One thing that we must remember is that change isn't something that just occurs overnight. It is something that we must constantly work at on a daily basis. Change is the only thing that remains constant, so we can't expect to reach our moving targets while standing in the same place doing all the same things. With that being said, our resolution should be something that we can monitor and adjust as the years go on. As I walk through the stores, I see all of the exercise equipment out in plain view, multiple weight-loss commercials are being aired back-to-back, and even the gyms have significantly lowered their registration prices for the month of January. That's because the most popular new year's resolution is to lose weight. How many people say they are going to lose weight each year, but fall short when they can't make it to the gym as promised or can't resist their favorite restaurant-TONS!!!

Lebel, Annie Taylor. “Angus and Phil” Cartoon. 4 Jan 2012

Rather than momentarily working towards weight loss, try working towards being HEALTHY. Being healthy takes more effort and requires dedication. Don't fall into the trap of quick resolutions...get a resolution that requires you to mentally prepare yourself to be a better you. If you choose a resolution and expect to accomplish it immediately, then it is not a resolution-it is a task.  Choose your resolutions wisely.

Whatever resolutions you have set up for yourself, you should make sure it is an obtainable goal over a reasonable amount of time. Any resolution that you think of should also be a solution to any obstacles in your life at the time.  Before acting on the resolution, get the right mindset and be ready for changes that should occur over a long period of time. Know that it is absolutely fine to revise your resolution plans. And oh yeah, you don't have to wait until the new year to make a resolution. Becoming a better you should occur more than just once a year...it should happen daily. No matter how good you of a person you might be, there is always room for improvement somewhere in your life.  I mean, who wouldn't want to be even better?

You are never great until your greatest you has become greater. -D. Johnson


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