Mind virus outbreak for the New Year?

Hey...it's coming.... 2011.

Don't let the mind viruses begin to creep in and tell you that you don't measure up and you won't keep those new year's resolutions. Make a conscious effort to rid yourself of those thought patterns in your life right now...and rid yourself of those friends that keep telling you that you're not gonna make it.

I remember when I began losing weight almost 8 years ago. I had 55 lbs to lose. But I was amazed at how many friends and even some people really close to me told me it wouldn't happen or even tried to derail me reaching my goal!

Well I did reach my weight loss goal and all of those negative people are out of my life these days. Strange how I don't miss them!

Get ready! 2011 is going to be great!

EGO life

I am constantly struck by how many of us operate out of the ego rather than what we think we're doing... we think its out of love, friendship, civic duty or even religious conviction at times.

I challenge you to do this. Evaluate every action you make today, every word you say and thought that you think. See how many of those are really about "YOU". Maybe it's not the blatant egotistical behavior that we've all seen in others but I bet you'll see the subtle ways we try to get our way or "work" it to our benefit.

I'm in no way saying I've got this area handled in my life...but I'm trying. And.... that's what we're supposed to do...live everyday becoming a better person.

Live beyond your ego and see your life change in unexpected ways. Remember, this won't happen all at once. It's a journey you're on.

Live well.

Gene Bailey - Speaker

Definition of Commitment

Over the years I've heard a lot of people describe what commitment is. I think this sums it up best:

The next time you sit down to breakfast and look at your eggs and bacon remember this... The chicken was involved but the pig was committed!

I bet you'll post this one!

Live well.

Gene

Authenticity

Well....I had to take a break from writing the book. After some real soul searching on a few topics I am ready to proceed again! Here's just part:

There are 4 areas or "Authenticity Gaps" that we all must deal with in life:

1. Finances
2. Relationships
3. Character
4. Spirituality

You could actually blend #1 and #3 but character goes so much deeper than just money related issues. Think about these 4 areas. Are you really being authentic or "real" in each of these 4 areas?

I'm excited to see what the future holds with this piece of my life on paper...or ebook.

I welcome your thoughts. Post them here or email me at gene@genebailey.com.

Live well.

Do I want to do this?

What started out as a book project on teaching authenticity has now turned into an autobiography. You can't get much more authentic than that. Of course if I don't tell the truth...then it will be in vain.

I'm telling it all. Marriage, divorce, sickness, pain, ministries...you name it. While this isn't going to be a tell-all book on ministries...I will bring out stuff no one ever heard. Besides, if I really told everything...you wouldn't believe it!

YIKES!

Ever have a time when someone you weren't expecting somehow got a little too close to finding out who you really are on the inside?

Making a decision to write the next book on authenticity has been more challenging of a journey than I expected. I know I've come a long way in being more transparent in my own life...but then I realize there's another door...another closet.

So here's today's realization... it's a journey not a destination.

The important thing in life is to always becoming a better listener, a better parent, friend, spouse...etc. The minute you've got it licked...Guess what? Now you gotta deal with your ego!

Enjoy your life journey today and everyday...

And oh yeah...I'll tell you later. =)

2010

Well... it's the new year. A time of resolutions. Can you feel the breeze? It's all that "turning over a new leaf" that's happening today. Don't worry...the breeze will calm down soon.

I've done it and so have you. This wanting to be a better person is actually a good thing! Don't ever stop trying to better yourself...accomplish new goals and overcome shortcomings in your own life. That's a part of living!

On the other hand... don't beat yourself up over not losing that 30lbs in the month of january that it took you 20 years to put on. Sometimes those resolutions are the right ones to make but they have their own timeframe. Just roll with it...do it TODAY. After all, you don't know what will happen tomorrow!

I've done some studying on the brain over the past few years. Interestingly enough the human mind takes what you say or believe as fact and your body follows.

So guess what? The book of Proverbs really was right when it says: "As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he."

Decide today that this is going to be a great year. Then no matter what comes your way...it will be.