The Choice
Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.” – William Jennings Bryan Despite past or current challenges, we…
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A Good Living v. Good Living
“We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill Glenn Cunningham was an extraordinary athlete. He set several world records, competed in two Olympic games, received numerous medals and…
June Book Club Discussion
Post updated June 7. Our June book club book is Overwhelming Odds. This is my parents’ book about the story of the fire that nearly took my life, the journey my family has been on since and something much…
Celebrate the Scars
“Sometimes bad things have to happen before good things can.” – Crescendo What if our trials in life created the opportunity for our greatest successes? What if failures financially, mistakes relationally, missteps professionally, brokenness personally and unfortunate health circumstances…
Just Say No
“Try to live your life so that you’ll have no regrets. No matter how hard, no matter how sad, if something is precious to you, protect it with both arms.” – Unknown As leaders, we are challenged each day…
Jump to Your Feet
“Find ecstasy in life; the mere sense of living is joy enough.” – Emily Dickinson Have you ever felt such joy that you jumped to your feet? Have you ever been so fired up that you hugged the stranger…
From The Center of Your Universe
“The natural state of motherhood is unselfishness. When you become a mother, you are no longer the center of your own universe. You relinquish that position to your children.” ~ Jessica Lange Have you ever noticed it’s the people…
Appreciating Recognition
“Love is but the discovery of ourselves in others, and the delight in the recognition.” – Alexander Smith The words we use and the appreciation we share matter profoundly. Offered negatively, they serve as leverage to drive others further…
May Book Club Discussion
Updated 5/22/2013 with kick-off video for chapters 10 – epilogue. Watch the video below kicking off the second half (chapters 10 – epilogue) of The Heart and The Fist by Eric Greitens. Happy reading and don’t forget to share your…
Your Love of Reading & Laughter: World Book Night 2013
Thanks to all of our light to non-reader Rising Above community members who wrote in to be entered to win a copy of the World Book Night books I was given to share with my friends to help spread…