We can learn so many things from almost every activity we engage in and Rock Climbing has lots of amazing lessons! We have a young lady on our team who is passionate about Rock Climbing and she will be leaving our team at the end of the month so she can pursue her passions. In honor of her decision, we decided to share a few lessons from the exciting sport of Rock Climbing! #1 KNOW YOUR TARGET Rock climbers- just like business owners- need to know their target! Starting out knowing exactly where you want to go is critical to your success! Clearly defining your target will make both your cimbing and business experiences a success. #2 HAVE THE TOOLS NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS Know what you

Accepting Responsibility — A Story of Bill Russell by Jim Rohn Most people dread accepting responsibility. That’s just a fact of life, and we can see it in operation every day. Yes, we can see avoidance of responsibility all the time in both our personal and professional lives. And here’s something else we can see just as often: we can see that most people aren’t as successful as they wish they were. Do you see there is a connection between these two very common phenomena? It’s in your best interest to take responsibility for everything you do. But that’s only the beginning. Many times it’s even best to take responsibility for the mistakes of others, especially when you’re in a managerial or leadership role. During the years when

Conflict is one of those necessary elements of life that every creature gets to deal with. HOW we deal with whatever conflicts arise, determines the quality of our lives. One of my earliest recollections of conflict happened each Saturday morning as we sat in front of the TV waiting to watch the antics of Tom & Jerry! Talk about conflict! As Jerry flitted through each scene looking like he was having a blast, Tom was never far behind, reacting and planning his revenge. Funny isn’t it? How much we can learn from a cartoon? WE HAVE A CHOICE: Both Tom & Jerry were embroiled in conflict each Saturday morning but only Jerry triumphed, while poor Tom was left wondering why he was always a step behind! Anytime we

This weekend, I was honored to witness the final touches on a multi-million dollar expansion project that is nearing its amazing finish. Our merchant stepped firmly outside of their ‘Comfort Zone’ so they could expand their vision, their business and their dreams. In order to reach our goals and dreams, often times we have to venture outside of our comfort zones because that is where life gets interesting! You might be thinking ‘interesting’- GREAT! I do not need any more ‘interesting’ in my life and operating every single day is tough enough without moving outside of my comfort zone! But hear me out- their truly is LIFE: Outside of Your Comfort Zone. COMFORT ZONE DEFINED:(Psychology) a situation or position in which a person feels secure, comfortable, or in

My friends tease me incessantly about my ‘relationship’ with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Even my son got in on the action when he purchased a life size, cardboard stand up of Mr. Johnson for my birthday. So what is it about “The Rock” that causes me to smile? Some think it is his mastery of his physical condition- nice– but no. Some think it is his charming can do attitude- close, but no. For me, it is watching someone make the most out of their gifts and their talents. It is being able to watch someone who is not afraid to look silly, be bold or go all out in the pursuit of their dreams. OK so he is not that tough to look at either, but the

Evaluating Your Associations by Jim Rohn If you were to evaluate the major influences in your life that have shaped the kind of person you are, this has to be high on the list: the people and thoughts you choose to allow into your life. Mr. Shoaff gave me a very important warning in those early days that I would like to share with you.. He said, “Never underestimate the power of influence.” Indeed, the influence of those around us is so powerful! Many times we don’t even realize we’re being strongly affected because influences generally develop over an extended period of time. Peer pressure is an especially powerful force because it is so subtle. If you’re around people who spend all they make, chances are excellent that