MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER, AUTHOR & SUCCESS COACH
November 2021 Newsletter How are you spending your dash ?
How are you spending your dash?
As I was getting ready to write my November newsletter, I rediscovered one of my all-time favorite poems, “The Dash,” which was written by Linda Ellis in 1996. It must have been meant to be, because this poem reflects my chosen topic — the fact that every second of our lives is important.
Now, more than ever, we need to remind ourselves of what we are capable of and realize that we can actually live the dream we think about so often….
October 2021 Newsletter Every company needs an outside voice
Every company needs an outside voice
If you keep doing things the same way, you’ll keep getting the same results. To make progress, you have to do things differently.
Do you have anyone in your life who is willing to give you their honest opinions about what you could start doing differently to get better results? Your spouse, your coworkers, or your boss (if you have one) probably will tell you what they think you want to hear instead of being completely honest. A coach can give you the “outside voice” that you need! During several decades of being a business…
September 2021 Newsletter Eliminate the negative noise
Eliminate the negative noise
“Nobody’s fault but my own” is what I remind myself whenever I find myself getting frustrated from listening to negativity.
A negative mind will never give you a positive life
I get most of my motivation from preachers and other spiritual leaders because I value their insights about how to live a productive and meaningful life. I am thankful for Dr. Curt Dodd, Rick Warren, Todd Doxson, Joel Osteen, Les Beauchamp, Doug and Matt Shada, and many others who have impacted my life; however, today I want to reference Mike O’Connell, one of my favorite pastors and a…
August 2021 Newsletter How do you add value ?
How do you add value?
Are you a person who is always looking for ways to add value in the work you do? Or are you satisfied to just show up every day and fulfill the basic responsibilities of your role — nothing more and nothing less?
Bringing added value means not only doing what is expected of you but also going above and beyond. You want your supervisor, manager, team leader, or company owner to see you as someone who adds value to the company. To me, adding value is what separates the great people in every occupation from those…
July 2021 Newsletter I AM the problem and I’m also the solution
I AM the problem—and I’m also the solution
When I was growing up, there were times when my mother told me that I was my own worst enemy. Like so many other things she told me, that comment was spot on. I can attribute just about every challenge or BAD thing that has happened in my life to something I did or didn’t do… and I can also attribute just about everything GOOD that has happened in my life to something I did or didn’t do.
I believe your success is determined by your ability to find solutions to the problems…
June 2021 Newsletter Look and Attitude
Look and Attitude
When you were growing up, your parents probably offered this time-honored piece of advice: “Never judge a book by its cover.” Even so, we all form opinions about people based on their appearance and attitudes.
“A positive attitude gives you power over your circumstances instead of your circumstances having power over you.” – Joyce Meyer
I recently gave a speech to a group of high school seniors. In it, I predicted that they would continue to be judged throughout their lives. Just as they have constantly been evaluated in school, they will also be judged in the business world….
May 2021 Newsletter A GOAL you can achieve starting TODAY
A goal you can achieve starting today
The past year has been pretty tough for most of us. Depression, sadness, and mental illness are at all-time highs. When we’re feeling down, it is not unusual to think more than ever about our flaws and to focus on what is missing from our lives. If you have been feeling unworthy or useless lately, then keep reading.
I believe we all need to have goals to work toward. Goals help us stay on track, they keep life exciting, and at the very least they hold us accountable for our actions. Unfortunately, achieving most…
April 2021 Newsletter Adding JOY makes a difference
Adding JOY makes a difference
As most of you know, I usually write newsletters, record podcasts, and speak to companies about topics involving sales, leadership, and motivation. Well, today I am writing about a different topic — JOY — the kind of joy that comes on four legs.
“Dogs have a way of finding the people who need them, and filling the emptiness we didn’t even know we had.” – Thom Jones
On April 26, 2019, I was introduced to a 2-month-old puppy, and on that day my life changed forever. At 59 years old, I had never been a dog owner…
March 2021 Newsletter Time to REINVENT yourself
Time to reinvent yourself
Before you read any further, I want to ask you a question: Are you happy with where you are right now in your life? Be honest. If you could change one thing, or maybe several things, about your personal life or your career, would you do it?
If your answer is yes, then I have GREAT news for you…YOU CAN.
“It is essential that we continue to grow and change in big or small ways…one day at a time.” – Caren Merrick
If you’re not happy with how your life is going right now, then NOW is the perfect…
February 2021 Newsletter Quit to Gain
When people talk about their intention to quit doing something, they’re usually planning to stop overeating, give up smoking, or take a break from drinking alcohol. Doing any of those things is definitely worthwhile. I can promise you that your life will be much better if you love your body and pay attention to your health.
If you would like to listen to an extended version of Quit to Gain, please go to vandeeb.com or any podcast platform, such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, etc.
However, today I want to focus on different types of quitting that can improve your life….
