05/01/2024
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02/01/2024
Did you make it to the end!
How did your month go for you?
Did you make it to the end?
I hope you did. Well, we’re not done yet! We have 60 days to go to make it to the end of the first quarter of 2024. Most people will probably give up, but this is not you. You’re a fighter. Stay focused, stay committed don’t give up.
Great Job! Keep going, you can do it!
01/24/2024
Alright, only 6 days left to the end of the month.
January 2024 is coming to an end.
How’s it going so far?
How were the last 24 days?
Sill focused on your goals? Still keeping in there.
You might be tempted to quit or give up, or change directions.
But don’t, keep it up!
Stay inspired, stay excited, stay happy, stay focused.
You’re almost there!
01/20/2024
Pick your friends carefully, it’s the most important factor determining your success since there is no way you can achieve your goals on your own.
You need people who will stand in the trenches with you, people who will have your back no matter what, and people who are willing to suffer with you. The kind of people who are strong when you are weak, who will hold you up when you have nothing left to give.
These friends don’t tell you to slow down, they tell you to press on and not to give up! Do you have a friend like that? Are you this kind of friend?
01/18/2024
How many things do you regret?
Remember Ben Johnson, during the 1987–88 season he was the world's fastest man, breaking both the 100m and the 60m indoor World Records but was disqualified for doping and stripped of the gold medal; and all of the medals he had achieved while being doped between 1981 to 1988. It’s hard to say for sure, but my guess is that he regrets taking steroids.
I’m sitting there, rocking back and forth in my chair, thinking back to all the things I wanted to do and did not do. All the things I wish I had done and the things I did. I’m thinking about all the dumb things I’ve done and all the good I’ve done. I look at my kids and grandkids, hoping I’m that I’m leaving a better world for them.
Then a deep sadness overcomes me and I think about all the time I’ve wasted when I have very little time left, knowing I could have done more, achieved more, given more and helped more people. This is a future I’m working very hard to avoid, a future filled with regret.
The last thing I want to think about before I leave this planet is all the things I regret about the life I’ve led. Regret can be a heavy burden to bear, it lives with you and consumes your subconscious thoughts. Regret lives in your emotions, feelings and in your very being and can colour the rest of your life.
Right now, there are sons who regret that they did not patch their thighs up with their fathers. There are daughters, who regret that they have not spoken to their fathers for months or years. There are husbands who regret going too far with another woman. And there are wives who regret not being there for their children. Regret can take many forms.
How do you overcome this dark overwhelming feeling of regret? It will take courage on your part to come to the conclusion and realization of the inescapable fact that you can’t change the past and all you have is now.
It’s what you do now that matters, it’s the action to take now that can free you from the burden of regret. Next, take 100% responsibility without finding blame or fault. Then, get help, find a trusted listener and share what you are thinking and feeling with someone who will not judge you. Then take action
01/18/2024
The biggest jackpot of all time was a $2.04 billion Powerball won on November 7, 2022. The winner was Edwin Castro, who was the 1-in-292.2 million winner of the biggest lottery jackpot of all time.
What would you do if you won $2.0 billion dollars, having more money than you will ever need? Sadly, most people who win a lot of money, end up worse off than when they started. Money, completely destroyed their lives. But was it the money?
When you become successful, whatever that means to you, there is a pruning and development process, you grow your mindset, in your thoughts, emotions and self-discipline, and you learn the value of money. It is messy, ugly, filled with pain, struggle and challenges all designed to build your character, it’s the internal game you are winning.
Also, you get to understand your spiritual connection to money and you develop a deep sense of gratitude. Without going through this journey, all the money in the world has the potential to devour and destroy you.
So, winning millions of dollars without the pain, struggle and difficulty of earning it, you run the risk of destroying yourself. If your goal is to be successful - the best thing you can do is define what success looks like to you, and then strive to attain it, it’s not all about money.
01/16/2024
𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟯𝟶-𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆: 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟲
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗲
We all have a limit to how far we are willing to go before we quit and give up. The limit is determined by how much frustration, pain and suffering we can endure. I believe, that on average, women can endure more pain than men can since they have to deal with pain every month for most of their adult lives. Men on the other hand must be trained to endure pain or experience a difficult situation where there is no option to quit, they must persist and persevere, i.e. sports is a great training ground.
Many years ago, I ran a 42.2-kilometre race, it took me five hours and 43 minutes to compete. Never having run a marathon, at the halfway mark, I decided to quit, that was it for me, that as far as I was willing to go. But the crowds and the other runners motivated me to continue. Going further was outside of my comfort zone, to go any further will mean more pain, hardship and more suffering.
What I learned from that experience is when I pushed up against the walls of my comfort zone, the walls pushed back, so much that it was painful, I had to push harder until I broke through to the other side. And what did I find? Another wall to break through.
Breaking through your comfort zone is painful and difficult and comes with pain, anger and frustration. So, when you are experiencing this, you are on the right track, keep pushing, persist, and don’t give up, because every breakthrough is always preceded by a breakdown. Every goal you want to achieve is on the other side of your breakdown.
𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱.
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01/15/2024
One thing COVID taught me is that nothing is guaranteed. I also learned that time is short, life is fragile and life can change in seconds. Sadly, my dad was one of the nursing home victims and passed early 2021. Many of my friends and their families are still dealing with the impact of these terrible times.
During that time, my wife was given an ultimatum follow the rules or leave. I’ve heard of friends with a 30-year friendship, who decided to part ways because of their differing views. Not to mention, we are in a recession, experiencing increased gas and grocery prices. House prices are out of reach for many Canadians and millions of people are being laid off and now, it’s inevitable, AI will be replacing thousands of jobs.
To thrive during challenging times it will take activity looking for the lesson in every challenging situation and using this to fuel you and propel you towards your goals or a vision for your future.
One powerful practice, almost guaranteed to transform your view of life is to find how you can give, how you can contribute to the lives of other people. Be generous with your time, your love and your compassion. This is by far the fastest way to propel yourself up. By doing this, you will begin to see how creative and powerful you are and you will see that you are truly a difference maker.
Look forward to the down times, it will be a time for rebuilding, refocusing and recharging as you step into the life you want to live regardless of the situation and circumstance you are experiencing since you have a choice and your choices dictate your future.
01/14/2024
My daughters, being of mixed race, grew up in an affluent, predominantly ethnically Greek community. From kindergarten to middle school we saw the kids grow from toddlers to teenagers. My eldest had difficulty fitting in, she just saw the world differently and she also looked different. Often, she would come home in tears, it was as though we were experiencing what she did. It was painful for her and us.
Every community has its quarks, not to mention girls can be vicious with each other. She did not feel accepted by this community, but the major lesson she learned was to believe and trust in herself and walk her path. Although painful, she became stronger for it. So proud of her!
Whether you like it or not, we have been conditioned to fit into groups. Being left out can be very painful since we want to be accepted. We all have a need to be liked, loved, acknowledged and appreciated. It's a part of the human experience.
Often, depending on the group, there are unspoken rules of engagement and accepted behavioural norms. If you want to stay in this group, you must conform to fit in. The longer you are in these groups, the harder it can be to detach and part ways. You will have conditioned yourself to depend on the opinions of others and not trust in yourself. Often, people with good intentions will want to project their fears, worries and limitations on you. It’s easy to buy into their limiting beliefs if want to stay in the group.
If you have goals and ambitions which do not align with the group, you run the risk of being an outlier and possibly being shamed and shunned for your views. It may seem that there is a problem with you since the group is always right. But, if you have huge dreams and goals since you see the world differently, and your group does not support you, then simply find a group that will. Healthy groups will want all their members to grow and succeed, they will create a supportive and safe space for you to grow and thrive.
If you are not in a healthy group which empowers you to strive for your goals and persists in your dreams you are not in a group that is for you. Have the courage, to find your group.
01/13/2024
Rejection can be heartbreaking!, it sucks! Especially when you are relying and depending on the ex*****on. Most people will position themselves to avoid rejection. When you put yourself out there and make a request, you are putting yourself at risk of being judged and evaluated, no one likes that.
What’s difficult is separating the object or offer that’s getting rejected from you personally being rejected. When you put your whole heart into a project, it's hard to separate the project from you, since you are an extension of your project. But, it's not all about you!
It’s not what you are doing, it’s who you are being! You can choose who you are going to be, you can create yourself to be anyone you choose. You can choose to be gracious, kind and relentless. Rather than the default way of being, anxious, fearful and afraid.
Choosing who you will be in the face of rejection will reposition you for success so regardless of how big your goals. You can choose to love rejection, you can get excited about being rejected. It's a matter of choice!
𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱.
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01/13/2024
When my daughters were 5 and 7, we would wait for it to rain, then with excitement, we would put on our raincoats, jump in the car and drive to the lake. I could see the excitement and anticipation in their eyes.
While the rain was coming down hard, the girls would play on the beach, jumping in the mud, getting wet and dirty laughing and having the time of their lives, they loved it.
Now they are 19 and 21 and, when their friends are unhappy and moody about the weather, they are happy and excited because they have associated bad weather with happy times. The weather does not stop them actually, bad weather motivates them, regardless of how bad the weather is, they live their lives.
I can’t tell you how many people I know allow the weather to determine their actions, their happiness and quality of life.
Teach your kids early that there is no such thing as bad weather, it's just weather. Tough times create perseverance and perseverance produces persistence. Persistence produces character. By allowing your kids to experience tough times, you are allowing them to build character.
It’s not too late for your kids but, is it too late for you?
𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱.
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01/11/2024
I know what you’re going to say! Try, there is no try, there is only do.
Yes, but it takes commitment, determination, focus and the ability to continue to try. What’s predictable, is in the beginning, you will fail and fail, and fail, it’s inescapable, you have to fail and fail often.
Most people quit too soon before they master their craft, they give up. Eventually, when you are failing it may seem humbling and painful and it will take time to succeed. Be patient, be focused - stick to your goals, don’t give up. You are almost there.
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