Discipline, dream, Excellence, focus

This Needs Sharpening

The calendar appointment appears. It’s time for some maintenance. Time for a piano tuneup. Time for a vehicle inspection and alignment. Thanks for those reminders. It’s also necessary to take care of regular maintenance for our musical instruments before a performance. It’s wise to make sure the vehicles are ready for that long road trip.… Continue reading This Needs Sharpening

Boldness, Character, Discipline, Excellence, Influence

A Mindset of Excellence

Dan is diligently and consistently set on doing what is right and exceeding expectations. Occasionally, he feels that no matter how hard he tries, it may never be enough for some. What advice would you give Dan to stay the course? Now, let’s make it personal. Can you relate to Dan? How do you feel… Continue reading A Mindset of Excellence

Character, Excellence, Faith, Influence, Purpose, Vision

Focused Faith

Before the invention of typewriters, computers, and copiers, people transcribed writings by hand. In biblical times, scribes were the individuals who carefully copied the Scriptures so people could have a copy. The scribes were so diligent that they counted the symbols of their language to ensure what they copied matched the original. They were not… Continue reading Focused Faith

Creativity, Discipline, Excellence, Family, goal, Purpose, time

Focused Time

Welcome to Connections2Excellence! I appreciate you so much and thank you for connecting today! This past week was amazing! I started back to school—again. When school starts, I get so excited about learning something new. (Actually, I am like a child eager for the first day of school.) Image: WordPress The discipline of taking classes… Continue reading Focused Time

Creativity, Discipline, Excellence, Freedom, goal, Gratitude, Purpose

Living for Each Today

Writing (for me) in any form is therapy. I love journaling because I don’t have to care about correct grammar, punctuation, or making any sense whatsoever. It’s simply personal random thoughts, however they come into my silly little brain. Journaling has been an enjoyable, therapeutic habit for decades (though entries over the past few years… Continue reading Living for Each Today

Character, Excellence, Influence

Isn’t It All About Me?

Welcome to Connections2Excellence where we connect life to a pursuit of excellence. Thank you for joining today! It’s so easy to think of ourselves. I like to be bundled up, he likes the fan. I like warm, he likes cold. I like quiet, he likes noise. Isn’t his life supposed to center on me? Yeah,… Continue reading Isn’t It All About Me?