RESOLVE to Live Forward

Some people learn this early on, while others, including me, learn it much later. Even though I learned this behavior much later than many others, I am glad that I found it and started doing it. What am I talking about? Putting your gratitude into journaling. Developing the right mindset for you should include a written record of your expressions of gratitude, appreciation, and thankfulness. I agr...

Perhaps you've heard it said that no one can tell you what you can or can't do unless you give them permission. When it comes to taking control of your life and living forward, you must resist anyone who says you can't do it or you don't have what it takes to do it. John will take about the power of a resolute mindset. 

What being stuck looks like is personal and unique to each of us. Getting unstuck may also be individually unique, but having a "framework" for getting unstuck can be useful, regardless of our situations. I want to suggest a possible solution. I t worked for me, and it could work for you. 

A fixed mindset is not a bad thing unless you deploy it as a weapon against the mindset of others. Emotional trespass is ugly, and we do it far more than we realize. Let's get some perspective.

Being stuck is not a crime. It's not a sign of weakness. Being stuck happens, and we must find a way to shift out of our "Stuckness." Like you, I have been stuck many times. Most of those moments were because of the choices I made. If we are honest, 20/20 hindsight will prove that if we knew then what we know now, we would have tried to avoid most of those choices. In episode 40 of...

Being emotionally stuck can manifest in subtle and not-so-subtle ways. It often feels like the wheels of life are in the mud. You are expending energy but not making any forward progress. In today's episode, we'll look at some examples of what this kind of "STUCK" might look like. As we move forward over the course of future episodes, we'll look at some tools that will hel...

Jim Rohn said, "We are the average of the five people we spend the most time with." Please consider that we have five senses. Do we try to govern what we allow those senses to spend the most time with? Would it be correct to say that we are the "SUM" of what we allow our five senses to be most often exposed to? What if I told you that we are the average of what we allow ourselv...

There is one way to resurrect enthusiasm amid life's struggles: gratitude! Here's a challenge: Can you recall a specific moment that always brings a smile to your face? If you can, then you can generate newfound enthusiasm in that exact moment. Today, we ponder the power of positive mental images and their invigorating power in our emotional framework. We are what we think.

There will be days when we are not enthusiastic. That's life, and I get it. Although "fake it till you make it" may seem phony, in reality we must choose to be enthusiastic to make a difference in our now and in the future. Choosing to practice enthusiasm regardless of how we feel is a way to plant powerful positive seeds in our lives and the lives of others. Enthusiastic people are...

The last letter in the power word, "RESOLVE" is the letter E. In this context it represents enthusiasm. The seven best practices of successful daily living are all wrapped together in an enthusiastic mindset. However, there are many situations where we must Choose to be Enthusiastic. Today we'll talk about making the right choice. 

Consider this idea, please. Living Forward is about finding the right direction for your life. Vision is both a physical ability and a mental ability. It is said in Proverbs that where there is no vision, the people perish. Perish, in this context, is interpreted as to "aimlessly wander and be lost." Okay, that has a familiar ring to it. I think I've experienced this myself, from ti...

Napoleon Hill said that what our mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve. A visionary mindset is exactly that, a mindset. This is not about just dreaming. This is about formulating a clear image of what you want. There is also a biblical quote in Proverbs that says, "Where there is no vision, the people perish" (Proverbs 29:18). Having a vision of a better self is at the core of li...

Let's crack open the letter "V" in RESOLVE with an eye to how our mindset can see us at our best or worst. No matter what may be taking place in our day-to-day lives, we can intentionally see our best self emerge victorious.

"RESOLVE: Your Blueprint for Intentional Success." One word in this title is more important than all the others. INTENTIONAL. Today, we pause through the seven letters in RESOLVE to talk about the key to all success. It's intentional behavior. It's intentional mindset. It's about a choice. 

John will wrap up this series on the letter "L" in RESOLVE by offering the benefits of learning and the variety of ways we all can keep learning daily.

Rats! Trapped at a doctor's appointment that's running really late. What do we do? Is this an opportunity? It can be. The love of learning is intentional. Seeking to learn is making a decision to use our time and circumstances more effectively. I realized something valuable while waiting "way too long" at the doctor's office. Let's talk about a mindset shift. 

"The day you stop learning is the day you start dying."  R E A L L Y ?  That kind of grates on my nerves. Yet, as I have Lived Forward, it has become a ring of truth in my personal life. Could we consider intentional learning as a "Life-giving behavior?" I believe it has saved my life. Please join me as I share some of the life-giving fundamentals of learning.

What do you think of when you hear the words, "See, Hear, Smell, Taste, Touch?" As we talk about the practice of Life-long Learning, we'll LEARN that a great deal of what we've learned and are continuing to learn is automatic. 

Thank you for traveling with me on this journey of discovery and Forward Living. The letter "L" in RESOLVE represents Learning. We are designed to learn things every day. Today is an introduction to a series of episodes examining the learning mindset and the opportunities for beneficial learning. Learning can save your life. Learning should always be an intentional behavior in a life of...

Yes, it's 2025. Whether we make or don't make resolutions, most of us want to experience better days in the future. "Living Forward" is best achieved when we organize our lives around a set of personal best practices. In today's episode, we'll wrap up the letter "O" (for Organization) with a personal call to action. It has helped me. I hope it will help you....

I know it sounds crazy, but I have found the ability to Live Forward because I already had, in place, a definite plan of action. It had laid a foundation of personal organization for living a better quality of life. Because of this "PLAN" of personal and professional organization, I was able to shift out of a hopeless event and emerge into a more vibrant and meaningful life. That mindset...

We're talking about "O" for Organization. Maybe it's just me, but is organization where we run into the biggest deterrents to achieving success? Organization is about a PROCESS. Today we will begin to break down the means to developing a systematic process for organizational success. 

RESOLVE .... In this context, is defined as, "... having a DEFINITE, firm plan of action." The middle letter "O" is the central behavior all other letters hang on to succeed in a Forward Living Life. Starting today, and over the next few episodes, we will peel back the layers of this important letter and what it stands for. Let's talk about how to make your plans for succe...

In our last episode, we discussed the joy of unconditionally serving others. However, there is a "DOWN SIDE" to this best practice. Often, the people we seek to serve are users only. They want but will never offer to give, which can make you weary and discouraged. Today, let's talk about how to guard ourselves from the users of this world. 

How do you define "service?" There are a multitude of services. We live in a service-based society. In this episode, John wants you to see how you can serve with a meaningful purpose. The operative phrase is "A Servant Mindset."  One more thing. You might be surprised at the payoff.