If we want to be great, not good, not decent, not “just ok.”
Not third, not second, but the absolute best at what we do, then we have to become real good friends with Self-Discipline.
Yes, you and Self-Discipline will have to be on a first name basis.You and Self-Discipline will have to be well acquainted.
Once we begin to discipline ourselves and begin to exercise control over that beast within us, well then – greatness is well within our reach.
Some of you have never served anybody in your life… You don’t even think that way! You think it’s belittling to be a servant. But I’m telling you that serving is empowering!
When Christ got ready to show us how high He was, He did it by showing us how low He could become. He took on the form of a servant, wrapped a towel around His waist like a waiter, dropped down on His knees, and started washing feet.
How dare you talk about what you’re too good to do!
– This post has been Remixed and Borrowed from the sermon, Principles of Service by T.D. Jakes.
Maurice Guest Jr., is an education administrator from Little Rock, Arkansas. Check him out on Instagram here.
Spend quality time with your family AND with yourself.
Sometimes we are on edge because we haven’t made time to enjoy a personal habit, read a magazine or book, or just chill – alone.
Just the same, we want to spend more time with our kids, our spouses, our family.
We have to do both!
We have to dedicate time to our families and to ourselves. Even if that means eliminating other obligations. It’s math – Addition by Subtraction.
Maurice Guest Jr., is an education administrator in Little Rock, Arkansas. Check him out on Instagram here.
When we are lazy, it’s disrespectful to those who believe in us.
Someone is depending on you – even if it’s just your future self. Get busy building your legacy. Let the world know you are present. Let the world know you were here!
Maurice Guest Jr., is an education administrator in Little Rock, Arkansas. Check him out on Instagram here.
Every human has what it takes to battle through adversity. However, adversity always brings us to a moment of choice.
A moment when we choose to be a victim or a victor.
A moment when we choose to press forward or to remain still.
A moment when we choose to win or we choose to be defeated.
We ALL have to face adversity – MANY TIMES! Some of us will choose to “fight” and as a result, we become tougher. Some of us will choose to be pitiful, throw a pity party, feel sorry for ourselves, quit, and drown!
Some of us choose to drown. Drown in our own sorrow. Drown in our own tears. Drown in the same adversity that thousands of other humans chose to swim out of.
If you’re going through something, stop feeling sorry for yourself. You are human, and trust me – you can get through this. But only if you choose to!
Maurice Guest Jr., is an education administrator in Little Rock, Arkansas. Check him out on Instagram here.
The laws of physics make it impossible to have a brand new beginning. But, it is more than possible to create a brand new ending.
Opportunity comes to those who create it. Patience is a virtue, but don’t spend your entire career, your entire parenthood, your entire life – waiting for magic to happen. There is no magic.
There is only physics. Gravity, space, atoms, science.
Start where you are and use what you already have. Begin anew and create opportunity for you and your family.
God Bless.
Maurice Guest Jr., is an education administrator in Little Rock, Arkansas. For more tips and insight, follow him on Instagram @instagram.com/mauriceguestjr
If you have the same problem with everyone you meet – it’s not them.
You are the problem AND THE SOLUTION!
Be man enough or woman enough to be reflective. Reflection is hard, but so is finding peace and purpose for your life.
We talk about world peace and peace among races, but we neglect to find peace within ourselves. It’s difficult to help heal others when we are wounded – internally.
You First. You First. You First!
God Bless.
Maurice Guest Jr., is an education administrator in Little Rock, Arkansas. For more tips and insight, follow him on Instagram @instagram.com/mauriceguestjr
God woke me up.
I have food.
I have water.
I have clothes.
I have shelter.
I AM GRATEFUL…
But not satisfied.
We are here to do more than just survive. We should count our blessings but still know that God rewards work ethic and ambition. Just make sure you hold on to your integrity.
God Bless.
Maurice Guest Jr., is an education administrator in Little Rock, Arkansas. For more insight, follow him on Instagram @instagram.com/mauriceguestjr
Growth and Comfort are always fighting one another. Daily, they wage war, and battle and battle and battle. Fortunately, you get to decide who wins. You get to decide who wins.
God Bless.
Maurice Guest Jr., is an Education Administrator in Little Rock, Arkansas. For more insight, follow him on Instagram @instagram.com/mauriceguestjr
No one wants to hear your excuse, so stop making them.
Instead of making excuses, make adjustments. Take on an “adjustment” mindset.
When you stumble, adjust.
When you fall short, adjust.
When you make mistakes or fail, adjust.
Please, we must stop blaming our weaknesses and shortcomings on someone or something else. We must reflect on our own actions, and then make the proper ADJUSTMENTS!
Maurice Guest Jr., is an education administrator in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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