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Moving forward

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That’s the goal for all of us right, to move forward.  What we move forward with or in might vary person to person.  Heck the definition of moving forward might be different for each of us.  So how in the world do we move forward together as a group?

I can hear you, that is the question, right?  Thinking back on many examples of how you got a complex group of people to decide on which way was forward and how you get there.  Quietly groaning to yourself on how much time was spend or wasted in making those decisions.  Might even be thinking of the lost opportunities when you couldn’t move forward because a decision couldn’t be made.  Moving forward

So how do you do it?  How do you not miss those opportunities and get everyone to move forward together?  Yeah I am not talking about say a sports team where the goal is pretty straight forward.  Thinking more about decisions that need to be made by work organizations, religious organizations or social organizations.  A lot more dynamics and shall we say personalities in those groups to get them to agree on something.  Not to mention the hierarchy, structure and history build into those complex groups, so moving forward how?

I don’t have the all the answers, so if you think I might, sorry.  I do have somethings I want you to think about in how you can approach the situation differently.  You have your opinion on what ever the situation is in your group.  To you moving forward means X, and you have your frustrations with the folks in your group that think moving forward means Y or even A or B.  Why don’t they get it?

They do, but their history or personality is different than yours.  So, it’s not a far conclusion to see they result in a different conclusion.  That is the first key I believe, understand that and respect how they are coming to their conclusion.  I might take it even a step further and say try and deepen your understanding of that conclusion.  Respectfully ask questions trying to gain that deeper understanding.  Brings us to key number two, listen.  Don’t hear them waiting for your time to respond, listen to what they are saying.  I can guarantee in their answers will be clues that you can use to work towards a mutual understanding.  What comes from mutual understating, results!

So, think about those things as you work towards moving forward together in your groups and organizations.  Show them how bring you shine!

Much Love-

~JMAXX

Tune out the noise

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Watching the US Men’s Team match against Iran this week illustrated some good points for all of us.  Key among them to tune out the noise.

Leading up to this match was a hot bed of controversy and high emotions.  You have human rights protests, and acts of support for the actions against women.  Not to mention political pundits and media trying to elevate this over the match itself just to draw a reaction.  Tune out the noise

Prior to the match Captain Tyler Adams was pressed hard by an Iranian reporter on the issue of discrimination.  At 23 years old he handled himself better than a lot of people twice his age could have.  He talked about educating yourself, assimilating and seeking progress each day.  He showed what a true leader is.  It’s not about him, it’s about his team, his country and their goals.

So how did that end on the pitch, well as most know by now the US won 1-0.  What was impressive is not only their level of attack early but their level of patience in the end of regulation and through a ton of stoppage time.  They were able to tune out the noise and focus on what it important.  Their strategy, their execution, and their desire to continue on in the World Cup.

What is important to you?  I encourage you to tune out the noise that is trying to drag you in the other direction.  Focus on the progress and moving forward such as Tyler did in that heated press conference.  In the end the goal or dream is yours and no one else’s so tune out the noise and focus on that and how you will achieve it.  Shine Bright and Much Love!

~JMAXX

Failure to plan

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Have you heard, “Failure to plan on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.”  It is packed full of potential meaning that can depend on which side of the equation that you are on.  Failure to plan

If you are in an emergency, you don’t like that sentence, nope not at all.  You know you need help and that is all that matters.  Doesn’t matter if you could have planned better, asked for help earlier, or worked harder.  Right now, stuff needs done, now.

If you are the one that is being sought out for help in the 11th hour, you love the sentence.  Just because they are in dire need doesn’t mean you need to mess up your schedule to fix it, right?

Well yes and no, I’d say.  If you are in a perpetual state of “emergency”, well then maybe you need to learn how to plan better.  However, if someone is coming to you in a uncontrollable emergency well then you should jump in to help them.

I think what it boils down to is as a big picture, life planning type of thing you should always plan.  Not only does it help you execute what you need to, it can put you in a position to help others if they are in that state of “emergency.”  If we are there to help each other the world will shine brighter however don’t be that person who takes advantage of others time and kindness because you plan and execute things at the 11th hour.  It gets old and people see the repetition, before you know it you will be out in the cold.  Give yourself and others time to execute the tasks that you have been assigned and you will both shine bright.  Much Love!

~JMAXX

Not All The Shiny Things

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It’s insane sometimes how we all chase after the latest and greatest.  Shiny makes it even better, right?  I mean who doesn’t want the newest phone, the coolest shoes, or the freshest new fit.  All those things can be fun, but they don’t define you.  Sometimes it is not all the shiny things that do define you.  dario-KJZ_utwLc0w-unsplash-scaled.jpg

What are not all the shiny things you ask?  They are the routine, they are how you make people feel, how you drive forward despite the odds and how you work even in the simplest of ways to make the world a better place.  The not shiny things are those you do when no one is looking, that you do every day to get better or to grow and how you view the world.

Laying it out there these non-shiny things can suck day in and day out.  When it’s hard to get up in the morning, when someone piles a fresh load of work on your desk as the 11th hour or when you feel like you are trying your best but it’s just not getting you as far as your friends or family.

With that realization let’s look at the actual shiny things for a moment.  Reminder while they are fun, and your social media feed is FULL of them, I will remind you social media is a small glance into someone’s life and in some cases made up moments.  Shiny things don’t often show you what happens the other 23 hours of the day.

So, you still want those shiny things, right?  Sure, if it’s important to you, they should be a reward.  I’m saying don’t take for granted the not shiny things moments.  Respect that you have them and how they shape your life for the better.  More people see what you are putting in and paying forward than you notice, trust me.  Keep driving, keep giving and shine bright in the not all the shiny things moments.  Much Love!

~JMAXX

Keep Moving

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Is it just me or does it seem like every where you turn something is going up in price, value is going down or someone is mad about something?  It seems like the world is crumbling around you and you just don’t know what to do.  Keep Moving

What exactly are you supposed to do when you just don’t know how to keep moving forward?  You just keep going, keep doing, keep being productive.  I know overly simplistic and doesn’t seem like a real answer, but it is.  If we let the state of the world rule us the fear will win out and you will slow down.  You can’t slow down you have to keep moving.

Why do you have to keep moving, because if nothing else it will carry you further than you were yesterday or even a few hours ago.  It will make your lists more manageable and the solutions to situations clearer.  If you don’t the chaos will seem insurmountable and if you succumb to that your situation just got that much worse.

Don’t get me wrong, keep moving won’t solve everything but it will help.  As you knock things off your list or help clear out a room or situation things will become lighter and less daunting.  As that happens you will be able to see how things can fit into place.  Yes, it may take sacrifices or doing without certain things but that is just temporary.  As you keep moving that temporary will soon be in the rear-view mirror.

You know what’s helpful to take along with you as you keep moving, positivity.  I know I know it’s VERY hard as things get rougher and rougher and you look at your bank balance and think how am I going to cover the basics.  It sucks but if you get negative you are only adding to the problem.  If you let that bog you down or buy into the doomsday scenario you literally can’t move forward.  I’m guessing that is a place that you don’t want to stay so just keep moving.  You will get there, it will get better, YOU GOT THIS!  As always Shine Bright and Much Love!!

~JMAXX

Looking back to move forward

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It is inevitable that we sometimes stop to think back on someone or something that has shaped our lives.  Could be positive, could be negative or just so impactful that you will never forget who they are or what happened in that moment.  Our lives after all are a road of those people and moments that shape our experiences and views of the world.Look back to move forward

Sometimes it is key to look back to move forward.  What?  Yes, I know people will tell you the past is in the past so don’t worry about it and move forward.  True but I think it is more than that.  I think occasionally, you do need to look back so that you can move forward.

In this world of everything right now, be productive, be successful or nothing else, it’s stressful!  The world is so in an instant, that I think we forget to look back to see how very far we’ve come.  We don’t give ourselves credit for our path so far, the decisions and chances we have taken to get to where we are at this very time and place.

Doing that, seeing how far we’ve come can sometimes be the fuel we need to keep going, to move forward.  Looking back and giving yourself that credit can be the extra nudge you need to think, “hey if I did that then this next challenge is nothing.”

You are right, you got this!  So, take a moment reflect on all the things and people that have helped you.  Reflect on the decisions you have made and the work you have put in to get to where you are.  Give yourself the credit you deserve and move forward with the energy and drive that make you who you are.  Shine Bright and Much Love!

-JMAXX