Memorial Day

 

If it weren’t for the brave men and women of our armed forces, I might not have the freedom to write this message today. It’s something I try to remember, even though it’s easy to take for granted. We are incredibly fortunate to live in a country where our liberty is protected by those who selflessly serve in the U.S. military.

This Memorial Day, I hope the barbecue is delicious, the fireworks are spectacular, and the sun is shining wherever you celebrate. But also, let’s take a moment to reflect on, and give thanks for, the sacrifices that make our freedom possible.

Happy Memorial Day!

More on Habits

 

Are you becoming the type of person you want to be? If not, review your current habits. Habits play an important role in our daily routines, often guiding our actions without us even realizing it. From brushing our teeth in the morning to checking our phones before bed, these repeated behaviors help bring structure and efficiency to our day, or maybe not. Effective habits can help support our goals; ineffective ones can hold us back. By becoming more aware of our routines, we can make intentional changes that lead to a healthier and more productive life. You are your habits!

“Habits are the compound interest of self-improvement”

-       James Clear

Mother's Day

 

Recently, the MMM has discussed the importance of Habits. In honor of Mother’s Day, below is a reminder of a habit we should all do weekly if not daily. Call your mom!

 

If you did not talk to your mother on Mother’s Day, do it today.

If you have not recently told your mother that you love her, tell her.

If you have not seen your mother recently, plan a trip.

If you need to reconcile with your mother, do it.

If your mother is not in your life or no longer alive, love someone like a mother.

If you need to forgive your mother, do it.

If you need to ask your mother for forgiveness, ask.

If you are a mother, bless you.

 

In loving memory of Barbara Ward Taylor (1940 -2008) - My mother-in-law lost her battle with lung cancer just one week before Mother’s Day.  She was a loving mother, wife, grandparent, friend and family member.  She had a wonderful zest for life and a love for people. 

Habits

We take for granted the impact that small habits can have on our lives. It doesn’t matter how successful or unsuccessful you are right now. What matters is whether your habits are putting you on the path towards success. 

If you want to predict where you’ll end up in life, just follow the curve of your tiny gains or losses.  Those tiny daily choices will compound ten or twenty years down the line. Your outcomes are lagging measures of your habits. Your net worth is a lagging measure of your financial habits. Your weight is a lagging measure of your eating habits. Your knowledge is a lagging measure of your learning habits. To see predictive measures, you must focus on current habits and choices, the little things you do today, tomorrow, and next week.  Those things are guiding your trajectory.

Today’s MMM is partially taken from “Atomic Habits” by James Clear.