Do Hard Things Today

19/08/2024

13/07/2024

This is Jim Thorpe. Look closely at the photo, you can see that he’s wearing different socks and shoes. This wasn’t a fashion statement. It was the 1912 Olympics, and Jim, an American Indian from Oklahoma represented the U.S. in track and field. On the morning of his competitions, his shoes were stolen. Luckily, Jim ended up finding two shoes in a garbage can. That’s the pair that he’s wearing in the photo. But one of the shoes was too big, so he had to wear an extra sock. Wearing these shoes, Jim won two gold medals that day. This is a perfect reminder that you don’t have to resign to the excuses that have held you back. So what if life hasn’t been fair? What are you going to do about it today? Whatever you woke up with this morning; stolen shoes, ill health, failed relationships, failed business, don’t let it stop you from running your race. You can experience more in life if you’ll get over the excuses and get on with living. You can have reasons or you can have results...but you can’t have both.

21/07/2023

This is Jim Thorpe. Look closely at the photo, you can see that he's wearing different socks and shoes. This wasn't a fashion statement. It was the 1912 Olympics, and Jim, an American Indian from Oklahoma represented the U.S. in track and field. On the morning of his competitions, his shoes were stolen. Luckily, Jim ended up finding two shoes in a garbage can. That's the pair that he's wearing in the photo. But one of the shoes was too big, so he had to wear an extra sock. Wearing these shoes, Jim won two gold medals that day. This is a perfect reminder that you don't have to resign to the excuses that have held you back. So what if life hasn't been fair? What are you going to do about it today? Whatever you woke up with this morning; stolen shoes, ill health, failed relationships, failed business, don't let it stop you from running your race. You can experience more in life if you'll get over the excuses and get on with living. You can have reasons or you can have results...but you can't have both.

13/07/2023

It's the decisions you make everyday to put the work in that will bring your long term success. Success cooks in a crockpot, not microwave!

07/07/2023

The really great ones will tell you that their results came from a series of consistent daily decisions to be committed and disciplined. If you can do this, you've got a leg up on 99% o your competition.

26/06/2023

Our leadership team at Harrison's is going through this book together. I believe it is one of the best leadership books ever penned. Jed Blackwell and I are recording a short podcast episode covering every chapter. If you are in a position of leadership or aspiring, give these a listen and buy the book. John C. Maxwell spotify link in comments.

‎Show Do Hard Things Today, Ep John C. Maxwell's 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: The Law of the Lid - Jun 26, 2023