Have you ever thought about eagles? So proud…so powerful. I have had the privilege to observe them glide…talk about an amazingly empowered bird.
The eagle has been always been respected for its grandeur. There is something inspiring about its impressive grace in flight, its great wingspan, its powerful claws. It glides effortlessly at breathtaking altitudes, seemingly unaffected by the turbulent winds that whip across and between mountain crevices. Eagles do not travel in flocks nor do they conduct themselves irresponsibly. Strong of heart and solitary, they represent qualities we admire.
The eagle mates for life and returns to the same nest each year, making necessary repairs and additions. He takes an active role in providing for his family, protecting it from approaching dangers, and teaching little eaglets to fly. Responsibility, liberty, beauty, stability, and a dozen other admirable traits seem woven into the eagle’s makeup. Living like an eagle doesn’t come cheap. It means rising above peer pressure, laziness, and tapping into our inner desires to become who were designed to be It takes guts. It is a rare person who decides to ignore the “average” and fight against the pull of the mediocre magnet. As the familiar motto says:” It’s hard to soar like an eagle when I’m surrounded by so many turkeys!”
Are you willing to “push through” and soar with the eagles? Or do you prefer the simpler approach. Do you see yourself as an eagle. or do you prefer the turkey version?
Being an entrepreneur has given me a deep appreciation for individuals who are success oriented and never give up. The drive to always “push through” is a trait of successful people.
I have been fortunate to associate myself with many successful individuals over my life. It began with my father who instilled in me the ability to step outside of the box…to create something out of nothing. He taught me the importance of integrity in business...traits that I have incorporated into the various business models I employ.
I spent the first ten years of my career in the medical field. I worked side by side with amazing individuals who put their own self-interests aside in order to nurture others back to good health. Many times I witnessed life and death situations. It was always humbling to experience the team-work that evolved around trying to save a lives.
As my career path evolved into the business world, not only could I bring those experiences into my persona, I saw a need to spread information…real information for real situations. A close friend of mine began to mentor me in aspects of blogging. He has given me incredible insight into how a blog should be developed…how to focus my passion for helping mentor people to becoming successful entrepreneurs. This passion for mentoring others began when I was a young child and continues today. It is not about me, but rather those who have influenced my life.
I am a work-out addict and a real “ski dog”. Sorry guys and gals…I do not “ride”. I live for deep powder and steep chutes. I love the feeling of looking over the edge of a steep run…feel my heart beat faster with that adrenaline rush and then “jump in”. I love golf…but I always wonder if I will ever break 100…lol! Most of all, I love my wonderful family…they are the best! Thanks for stopping by and I hope you feel empowered today.
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