RESOLVE to Live Forward

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. 

Last week we talked about the mindset of engaging people and building rewarding relationships. Today, John takes "ENGAGE" a step further by encouraging us to be alert for opportunities and engage them. Extract yourself from the "Same ole' same ole'." The first letter "E" in the power word, RESOLVE, is for Engage. 

Mindset can only work when we RESOLVE to engage people directly. It's not just about our circle of relationships. We must be of the mindset that when we are out in the public arena, we project an engaging personality. Whether it's a smile, a nod, or a word of greeting, take the risk to march to a different drum. Engage others and give them a reason to feel surprise, hope, encouragement,...

Do we truly understand resilience? I am sure that from a physical standpoint, it is clearly expressed in sports, work, and other physical activities that require a dedication to consistent development. However, do we truly understand mental, emotional, and mindset resilience? No one who is an "overcomer" did so without the right mindset. At its core, a resilient mindset lays the groundwo...

If you are dissatisfied with your life. If you are just going through the motions. If it's the "Same ole, same ole," then we need to create a new set of personal expectations. The first thing to do, since the year is coming to a close, is stop making resolutions. Some people keep them, but most of us don't. Years ago I simply quit making them. Then in late 2018, I was challenge...

In our journey of Living Forward, sometimes "Less is More." Today we look at the power of the number three (3). Sometimes we hear the term, "Rule of Three" and wonder if it's really all that useful. It has certainly worked for me as I live forward. Join me as we talk tools for your success on a day-by-day basis.

We've talked about mindsets previously, but there is an urgency needed to understand that before we can change our lives, we must change our mindsets. It starts with something so simple that we might not realize just how powerfully it affects us. Today, we discuss our self-talk. You will become exactly how you think and talk to yourself. If you're stuck, this may be the first place you s...

At the time of this recording, John had just emerged from Hurricane Milton. John lives just 30 miles east of Tampa. When Milton made landfall at Siesta Key, FL, it was a Category 3 storm. When Milton plowed through Lakeland, FL it was a Category 2. It was scary! Today's episode (#14) is about "MINDSET." What is the right mindset? What can we do to extract ourselves from a "Stuc...

At the time that John recorded this episode, he was awaiting the arrival of Hurricane Milton at his home studio in Lakeland, FL. The data that the weather scientists are providing is compelling. This hurricane is looking to be a "Storm of the Century" type of storm. John will tell you that he has experienced numerous hurricanes and tropical storms, but he has never experienced one of the...

As we have journeyed together over these recent weeks, there have been a lot of discussions about RESOLVE, daily personal best practices, and having a process for finding your path to personal success. Using the outline found in my book, "RESOLVE, Your Blueprint for Intentional Success", we have spoken at great length about behaviors, expectations, better habits, and personal transformat...

If you are embracing the seven best practices of RESOLVE, then you need a definite firm plan of action. Goals, expectations, plans, targets, and possibilities will not be accomplished without a P R O S E S S. In today's RESOLVE to Live Forward podcast, John will talk about a mindset that sees, understands, and uses processes to reach whatever plans or goals you have on your schedule. 

Dr. John Maxwell authored a powerful book on leadership, over 25 years ago, entitled "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. Law #3 was a simple one-word best practice, PROCESS. Dr. Maxwell wrote almost entirely about using the process to motivate the people you lead, but he also reminded me that having a process for living a successful personal and professional life is vital. In my book, &qu...

We have arrived at the last letter in our PowerWord for living, RESOLVE. There were two E's, but the last E is vital for our success in living our daily Best Practices. Today, let's talk about what it means to be "Enthusiastic."

Vision is many things, but it is essential to understand what we see and what we see with our minds. Think of vision as both the intentional sense of seeing more of what's going on all around us, and developing a positive, visionary mindset built on positive self-talk and positive imagination. Seeing can create belief. 

The love of learning is the key to a healthy mind and a better life. If we can read, watch, and listen, we can learn. Learning is a choice. In this episode, John will share his take on the letter "L" in RESOLVE. Just as each letter represents a personal best practice for vibrant living, learning is essential to our overall health and quality of life. It has been said that the day we stop...

The MIDDLE letter in the power word, RESOLVE, is "O", and it anchors the first three and the last three letters of this magnificent word. And yet, this letter represents the single greatest deterrent to achieving your personal and professional success. To truly live forward you must have this "Best Practice" as a part of your daily plan of action. Let's talk about "O&...

In this episode of "RESOLVE to Live Forward," we delve into the concept of service, a word with many interpretations. Throughout history, some of the most influential figures have been those who selflessly served others, seeing servanthood as their highest calling. Today, we'll explore the practice of Selfless Service and how it aligns with the letter "S" in RESOLVE. Join...

Life is about what we engage daily. It's about a NOUN ... Person, Place, or Thing and we ACT on it (a VERB). The action word is ENGAGE. The 2nd letter in RESOLVE is "E" for Engage or Engagement. So what does that look like? There is much we can learn when it comes to how we engage the opportunities offered to us each and every day. 

RESOLVE means having a definite, firm plan of action. This we learned in episode #2. To make that RESOLVE come to fruition, we need a set of "best practices." These are the personal behaviors we do each and every day. In this episode we will examine the traits or behavior of resilience. What is resilience, and how does it apply in our day-to-day lives?