Thankful For Milestones

If you have followed the MMM for some time you have likely read my writings on practicing gratitude year-round, not just during this particular week. For me personally, this year has been a great reminder of that mindset. Milestones are significant. We are blessed to reach them, and should take the time to appreciate and be thankful for them. For me this year I am….

• Thankful for a 25-year loving marriage

• Blessed to have celebrated my 65th birthday

• Healthy after 20 years in remission and almost 5 years for my wife

• Excited to celebrate the 20th Montgomery County Light The Night Walk

• Thankful that Blanton Advisors celebrated 14 years in business

• Proud of our granddaughter who graduated high school and move on to college

• Thankful that you all still read, and hopefully appreciate, the MMM after 20 years

Milestones are awesome. So is getting up every day, with loved ones, shelter, food and employment. Be blessed and grateful this Thanksgiving week.

Twenty Years of the MMM!

The Monday Morning Minute was born on November 21, 2004.  This Thursday will mark the twentieth year of sharing leadership thoughts and challenges with you all on a weekly basis. I hope somewhere along the way you have found something motivating, encouraging or challenging, maybe all three. Below was the first MMM I wrote when I was with Fleetwood. There may even be a few Fleetwood alumni still reading the MMM. 

Thanks for reading and be blessed my friends…   

Good Monday Morning!

Last week was a great week for the Fleetwood team in Houston.  We...  

• Received a nice bonus,

• Announced the new exiting Business Services concept,

• Announced the relocation of the office, and

• Had a great Thanksgiving luncheon together!

I thought it was a great week, and I am excited about the weeks ahead.  I felt like there was some excitement in the air after the announcement Thursday.  The office seems to be energized about change.  That is great!  That is what we need.  Positive change is what we will be looking for in the coming weeks and months.  I look forward to working with each and every one of you to implement the new Business Services concept.

Veterans Day

Today, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of our veterans. Thank you to all who have served, past and present, for defending our freedoms and keeping us safe. Your bravery and commitment inspire us all. This Veterans Day let’s take a moment to express our gratitude to those who have given so much. Thank you, veterans! 

Change

One of my favorite sayings about change is…

“The only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth.”

Over the years the MMM has frequently discussed change, the need for it, and our human reluctance to it. 

This phrase is really meant to encourage change in an environment where people have gotten stuck in a rut. Change happens. The fact is nothing changes if nothing changes.  Our challenge is to be pro-active and positive about change. Don't let your rut turn into a grave. Be prepared for change!