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I'm a retired US Air Force Chief Master Sergeant! I'm a wisdom seeker, an author, musician, inspirational story teller, motivational speaker, life coach, and mentor. My highest accomplishments are raising two daughters, Tesa and Elyse, two sons-in-law, Nathan and Jeremy, five granddaughters, Nieves, Rainbow, Button, Pequeña, & Jojo, one grandson, Bubby, and growing closer to my lovely bride of more than 41 wonderful and fulfilling years, Debbie. I teach at the United States Air Force Academy and at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Next to my faith and love of my family, my purpose is to share my knowledge and, maybe, wisdom, with as many people as I can.

Monday, October 31, 2022

An Attitude of Gratitude

The best attitude an Effective Leader expresses is an attitude of gratitude. It will permeate all of your actions and your relationships on a daily basis.

            I create my attitude of gratitude daily. As I awaken every morning, the first thing I do is give thanks to the Creator for all of my blessings. I give thanks for…

 

            This country I’m blessed to live in. Yeah, it’s not perfect, but I’ve lived in other countries and visited many, as well. None of them compares to the United States of America. NONE! As John C Maxwell says, “There’s no place like this place anywhere near this place, so this must be the place.” We’ve still got plenty of work to do to make it what we, as a nation, want it to be like, but we’re better off than any other country in the world. There are many people willing to die to come here. No other country can boast that. I’m grateful for my country!

 

            The people I’m blessed to live and work with. I’m honored to have been able to serve with the best people in the world on a daily basis for the past fifty years. Chiefs don’t cry, but sometimes our eyeballs sweat. Mine sweat when I hear and read about the great accomplishments My People achieve. They also sweat when we lose one of our own. I can’t help but swell with pride when I think of my nuclear and extended families as everyone grows into who the Creator sent them here to be. I’m grateful for my family!

 

            The opportunity to produce HEIRPOWER!, which includes you! I’m so blessed that you’re willing to make time to read my thoughts. My purpose of producing HEIRPOWER! grows exponentially as you share your thoughts and yourself with others. I’m grateful for you!

 

            My health and my faith. One day you’ll understand. As you evolve, you’ll begin to hear noises and feel aches that your body emits without your consent. At first, you’ll wonder where they’re coming from and, eventually, you’ll accept them as yours. Despite that, you’ll learn to be grateful for having awakened.  The key is not losing your awareness. Especially of the blessings the Creator bestows upon you. I’m grateful for me!

 

            These are what I’m grateful for on a daily basis. I don’t deserve all I’m blessed with, but I count it all as GRACE. I commend you to consider your blessings and include them in your attitude development. One of my most favoritest authors, Jim Cathcart, asks, “How would the person you want to be do what you’re about to do?” The answer to that question begins with your attitude. Today, before you go out to take on the world, take a few minutes to develop the right attitude…an Attitude of Gratitude!

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