Do Rules Really Suck?

I have pondered what to share with you over the last few days and it finally came to me this morning. We all have rules to follow in our world. I asked myself and now you, "Do Rules Really Suck?" I say "No" in most instances.

The Coach could not lead a winning team without rules to follow. Every successful business today has a credo or set of principles it follows. Each of our unique Faiths offers us a set of rules to follow to achieve peace.

Are rules meant to be broken? The writers of said rules would say no, but would also probably tell you that there are times when you may have to bend those guidelines. People with strong character know when to stand firm and when to bend.

I struggle today as my young nephew will have consequences for breaking the principle of telling the truth. He knows it is coming and I hope this time will make a positive difference in his young life. I know it is hard to hang tough and be firm when it is easier to ignore or overlook.

It is my humble opinion that we have overlooked too often and our young people are suffering as a result. What kind of character can we expect if we don't lead by example? What kind of human being can we hope to lead the next generation without offering that young mind solid guidance and rules. Until you understand what the rules are and accept them..you do not know when to bend them and why it might be appropriate to do so.

Today's lesson from the Coach's Daughter is...A good set of rules does not have to be bad. Remember the "Golden Rule"?

Kick the Ball and Drag...Kick the Ball and Drag...

The Coach has always told me that it is very difficult to start too many new things at once because you lose your focus. Of course, I believed myself to be extraordinary so I disagreed with him at the time.

My story goes like this...New personal relationship, New position in real estate, New home all this happening at the same time in my life. We've all been there! I was stressed one day because the new home was great and the new job was making tracks as well. However, the new relationship was dragging. I called my Dad to vent and his response was, "Jod, you can't kick the ball and drag ________(will remain unnamed). You also can not give the attention necessary to see all three new things in your life flourish."

My lesson today is short and sweet...Do not spread yourself too thin because inevitably something will suffer. The difference between a goal and a priority is at the end of the day your completed tasks were YOUR PRIORITIES. Like it or not.

Your action today: make your list of to do's and see what was really important at the end of the day.

Life happens...What are you attracting today?

I want to begin my post today by asking you a couple of questions. When you begin your day, how do you feel? I mean "feel" in your heart and spirit. When you are driving from one location to another, what do you ponder? Are you thinking of positive ideas and dreams or simply how to get through the day...



How many realize the complete power you have at your disposal if you used just a wee bit more of your brain muscle? The Coach is a fervant believer in the law of attraction. He puts his thoughts, ideas, dreams, etc...out there consistently. In return, doors open for him that many people would find hard to fathom. Don't get me wrong...some doors close as well, but the Coach keeps throwing those passes. He knows he will connect at some level always!



To put it another way: Have you ever wanted something so badly that you started seeing that object of your desire everywhere you went??? All of sudden that little red sports car is at every stop light! You focus on something and dream of ways to get it and if you put your brain power to work...you soon figure out a way to make that happen.



Some people have this belief in the fiber of their beings and others have to work at it daily. If you are one of those that is skeptical, I am okay with it. I would challenge you to think about it though. What do you have to lose? and Everything to gain....



The field assignment today is to decide on something you want to achieve or own. Cut out pictures of it, write it down 100 times, tape a photo of it to your bathroom mirror, etc...Keep it front of mind and focus on it daily. Let me know what happens.



Today's Life Lesson from the Coach's Daughter is...What comes out of your mouth will be.