DAY 30 - NO REST FOR THE WEARY!

After an exhausting trip to Mobile, Alabama, I am mentally and physically exhausted. Today I just took a moment to return some phone calls, send out some emails and blog. At some point I'm going to get some sleep and then unpack. I still have 2 speeches to write for The Sigma Conclave next week and then it's time to pack again and hit the road. "The road to success runs uphill, so don't expect to break any speed records!" ...AND THAT'S THE WAY I SEE IT... But Who knows - Maybe it's just me!

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DAY 29 - BROTHERS AND BOOKS!

PICTURED ABOVE: Rob Darrett, brburns.com, Quincy Cole, Will Curtis & The Booksss

"United WE stand, divided WE fall!" ...AND THAT'S THE WAY I SEE IT... But Who knows - Maybe it's just me!

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DAY 28 - I'M A DREAMER! - THERE'S ONE IN EVERY FAMILY!

PICTURED ABOVE: Shirley Murdock & brburns.com

Tonight as I sat backstage at The Sanger Theater in Mobile, Alabama, waiting on my cue to take the stage in the stage play - THERE'S ONE IN EVERY FAMILY(Heaven Ain't That Hard To Find!), I started thinking about how much I LOVE THE THEATER! Thanks to Curtis Von, for allowing me to be a part of his production. And thanks to all of the wonderful people that I had the opportunity to work with on the play: Shirley Murdock, George Ukomadu, Bobbi Faye Yarbrough, Eve L. Wills Tate, Derrick Keener, Drew Williams, Cydni, Bri, Portia, Quincy, Will, Rob and anybody else that I failed to mention.

It has always been my dream to take MY STAGE PLAYS on tours around the world. As I walked around the theater earlier that day, I saw the sold-out crowd sitting there patiently waiting on MY PLAY to start. I heard the thunderous rounds of applause as MY PLAY ended. I saw the long lines of fans standing patiently to get the autographs of the cast of MY PLAY. I've always been a dreamer and because I know God has given me the ability to make those dreams come true - I DREAM IN COLOR! "We create our future by what we dream today!" ...AND THAT'S THE WAY I SEE IT... But Who knows - Maybe it's just me!

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DAY 27 - LOYALTY IS PRICELESS!

Today I paused my book tour to travel to Mobile, Alabama. A friend asked me to be a part of a stage play that he was directing. "Loyalty in little things is a great thing!" ...AND THAT'S THE WAY I SEE IT... But Who knows - Maybe it's just me!

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DAY 26 - HOW WILL YOU BE REMEMBERED?

Today I spent most of the day watching all of the news reports, videos and tributes pouring in for MICHAEL JACKSON. Seeing all that he accomplished in his short life, has me thinking about my own life. One question keeps coming to my mind - "HOW WILL I BE REMEMBERED?" Yes I have the Cds, the Plays, the Radio Show, the Book, etc., etc., etc., but is that enough for me to be remembered long after I'm gone? I will always remember something that my Sunday School Teacher - Sis. Franklin taught me - "It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice!" I strive daily to treat people like I want to be treated. I happily share my platform with others and I try and sow seeds into the dreams of as many people as I can. I try to speak positivity into the lives of all that I encounter and lend a helphing hand, when I can. Hopefully, when my time on this earth is done, somebody - some where will utter the words - "brburns.com was very talented, but more importantly, he was a genuinely nice guy!" - "The greatest use of life is to spend it for something that outlasts it!" ...AND THAT'S THE WAY I SEE IT... But Who knows - Maybe it's just me!

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DAY 25 - LIFE IS SHORT - SO LIVE!

In shock at the news of the death of MICHAEL JACKSON - "The King Of Pop" - 50 years young - R.I.P. "Live each day as if it were your last - someday you'll be right!." ...AND THAT'S THE WAY I SEE IT... But Who knows - Maybe it's just me!

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DAY 24 - IN THE "PLAY" - BUT I'M NOT PLAYING!

Today I hit the streets again in 104 degree Houston heat(Having a vision is an automatic cooler). Tonight I attended rehearsals for the Stage Play that I am in - THERE'S ONE IN EVERY FAMILY"(Heaven Ain't That Hard To Find!). When I am "onstage" - I am focused on the task at hand, but when I am "offstage" - I AM STILL FOCUSED ON MY GOAL! In between scenes and on the breaks - I'm promoting/selling - EASIER SAID THAN DONE! Is this multi-tasking? Whatever it is - I'M DOING IT! I have 1,000,000 Books to sell across America and everybody that I come in contact with is a potential "BELIEVER!" - And... END SCENE(LOL!) "You don't have to lay awake nights to succeed - just stay awake days!" ...AND THAT'S THE WAY I SEE IT... But Who knows - Maybe it's just me!

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DAY 23 - I WAS DROWNING IN A SEA OF "NO's" - UNTIL SOMEONE THREW ME A "YES" LIFE-LINE!

My morning was spent in "Rejection City". It seemed like everywhere I went and everyone that I asked to buy my book(EASIER SAID THAN DONE), see my vision and support the movement - said NO. Disappointed, but not discouraged - I was down for a minute, but not out for a second! I kept pounding the pavement and then the YESSSS started echoing like an Appalachian yodeler! YES! YES! YES! YES! - "It's often the last key on the ring that opens the door!" ...AND THAT'S THE WAY I SEE IT... But Who knows - Maybe it's just me!

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DAY 22 - I WILL BLAME IT ON THE GOOSE and THE HENNEY!

Tonight I had a Book Signing at CLAYTON'S Restaurant & Bar(I told you, I will sign books anywhere - MANY THANKS to Kim and her GREAT Staff!). I spoke with a lot of people about MY BOOK(Easier Said Than Done), ITS' PURPOSE(Inspiring Others To Live Their Dream, THE MOVEMENT(Initiate A Breakthrough)and MY MISSION(To Sell 1,000,000 Books Across America). During one of those many conversations, I came across a Brotha, who shall remain nameless, but we will refer to him as "Mr. Negative Pants" - (LOL... I can't even type that without laughing). Anyway, "Mr. N. Pants"...lol... (see I told you)... he gave me every excuse under the sun, why he wouldn't purchase my book or support my movement - "I don't read!" - "I haven't read a book since Curious George!" - "I start reading a book and I just get bored and go uuuggghhh!" - "I don't believe in movements!" - "It's a lot of people at my job that read, but I don't read!" - "All I read are e-Books!" - HOLD UP WAIT A MINUTE: I thought he said he didn't read?...hmmm...

ONE IMPORTANT DETAIL: I forgot to mention that in between all of these excuses given by "Mr. Pants"(lol) he was gulping drinks down like a fish(Do fish drink alcohol? hmmm). OH WELL THAT EXPLAINS IT...LOL... Although, I know that EVERYONE is not going to buy my book, for whatever reason, it still doesn't stop me from asking. So "Mr. Negative Pants", I know you probably don't even remember meeting me or ever hearing anything about my book or movement, I'm sure you can "blame it on the goose and the henney - LOL. But whenever our paths cross again(And oh they will cross again.) - I WILL explain my mission to you and ask you to purchase my book again and that my friend you can blame it on PERSISTANCE! Thomas Edison said - "Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is to always try one more time!" ...AND THAT'S THE WAY I SEE IT... But Who knows - Maybe it's just me!

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DAY 21 - HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

When you make a baby, take care of a baby, love and nourish a baby, teach a baby, reach a baby, spoil a baby, spank a baby, advise a baby, admire a baby, play with a baby, pray with and for a baby, do homework with a baby, work to support a baby - YOU ARE A FATHER - And, when you're doing what you're supposed to do - EVERYDAY IS FATHER'S DAY!...AND THAT'S THE WAY I SEE IT... But Who knows - Maybe it's just me!

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DAY 20 - THE BOOK SPEAKS FOR ITSELF! People Are Talking!

Today I did some backtracking. After I signed books at a Garage Sale(Yes I will sign books anywhere! - Big ups to my girl RAE at Front Cover.), I went back to a Beauty Salon that I had previously sold books to. When I got to the shop, a couple of the people that I had tried to sell books to on my original visit, were excitedly anxious to purchase their copy of my book.

REWIND A WEEK EARLIER... "I don't want the book!" - "No Thank You!" - "I'm not interested!" But today, they couldn't get their copies fast enough. I had to know why they had changed their minds. One of them told me - Plain and Simple - "IT WAS THE BOOK!". They informed me that the other people that I had sold the books to in the Salon, were carrying on and on about the book: "Ooo girl, this book is good!" - "I can't put it down!" - "You gotta get you a copy!" - Etc. etc. etc. Note to self: WORD OF MOUTH is the best form of advertisement. So THANK YOU to all of the "Believers" who have become "Advertising Executives" for EASIER SAID THAN DONE! Please keep talking about and promoting the book and I know we will sell ONE MILLION BOOKS ACROSS AMERICA! "One person lights the fire - The other person fans it!"...AND THAT'S THE WAY I SEE IT... But Who knows - Maybe it's just me!

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DAY 19 - BUILDING A DREAM - STANDING ON THE SHOULDERS OF OTHERS!

Today as I take time to celebrate - JUNETEENTH(The day that the slaves were notified of their freedom in Texas.) I can't help but reflect on how mentally enslaved a lot of people that I know still are. Although, the physical chains of slavery no longer exist, so many people are still living in slavery. Whether they are a slave to a job they hate. A slave to a bad relationship that they refuse to end. Or a slave to a dream that they are afraid to go after. The chains that bind the mind and heart, still exist. "Are you still a slave?" I THANK GOD EVERYDAY THAT - I HAVE MADE THE DECISION TO EMANCIPATE MYSELF AND PURSUE MY PASSION AND FOLLOW MY DREAM!!! ...AND THAT'S THE WAY I SEE IT... But Who knows - Maybe it's just me!

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DAY 18 - LIVE YOUR DREAM - LEAVE YOUR LEGACY!

PICTURED ABOVE: Eric(My Nephew), brburns.com, Travis(My Nephew) & The Bookss

Victor Hugo said - "There is nothing like a dream to create a future." One of the motivators for me to get up everyday and get on my grind to sell ONE MILLION BOOKS ACROSS AMERICA is my Family. I strive for excellence in everything that I do, so that they can be proud to call me Son, Brother, Uncle, Nephew, Cousin and Friend(The Family that I chose.) I am committed to making my dreams a reality, in order to solify a legacy, that will long out-live my time here on earth. "What is your motivation?" - "What will be your legacy?" - Make It Happen!!! ...AND THAT'S THE WAY I SEE IT... But Who knows - Maybe it's just me!

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DAY 17 - READ A BOOK - EXPAND YOUR MIND - LIVE YOUR DREAM!

Tonight I had the pleasure of doing a Book Signing at a place that had a much younger crowd than I was accustomed to. There were a lot of young people in attendance, but very few were interested in "reading" or in buying a book. I became a little discouraged, not because I wasn't selling a lot of books, but because of the number of times I heard from Young Brothers and Sisters - "I DON'T READ"... hmmm

So that started me to thinking about our mission to sell ONE MILLION BOOKS ACROSS AMERICA. The goal was never just about selling 1,000,000 books, it has always been about INSPIRING OTHERS TO FIND THEIR PASSION AND LIVE THEIR DREAM! Now, because of my experience at the Book Signing tonight, I am adding a new layer to our goal - TO GET MY PEOPLE TO PLEASE PICK UP A BOOK AND READ! Reading is not only fundamental, but it is fascinating. It broadens your horizons and builds your vocabulary. It keeps you entertained and engaged. I THANK GOD for my Grandmother & Mother - for insisting that I turn the television off and pick up a book and to "The Book Mobile" that parked at the Mt. Calm Baptist Church in Simsboro, La once a month, every Summer - bringing all those BEAUTIFUL BOOKS! Reading changed my way of thinking, showed me the possibilities and is allowing me to live my dream! ...AND THAT'S THE WAY I SEE IT... But Who knows - Maybe it's just me!

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DAY 16 - DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE "B" in TCB!

Today I took the opportunity to catch-up on some overdue paperwork(They don't call it Show Business for nothing!). Since I started this goal, I had gotten behind and it was piling up(Send out emails, follow-up on some leads, look for new places to sell and promote, balance the books, update the websites and schedule guests for the radio show - WHEW I was getting behind.) . But, I never want to get so busy, that I can't pause a minute, just to say THANK YOU to all of the people who have so graciously accepted me and my mission and became a "Believer". All of those wonderful people who have purchased a book or cd - THANK YOU! All of the business owners who have set up signings for us - THANK YOU! All of the Salon and Barber Shop owners who haven't once called security on us -THANK YOU! And to everyone who has gone to the website and signed-up - THANK YOU FOR BEING A BELIEVER! "The esseence of generosity is self sacrifice!" ...AND THAT'S THE WAY I SEE IT... But Who knows - Maybe it's just me!

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DAY 15 - WORK - WHEN YOU'RE WORKING

Today was a very interesting day. Although I had to put my mission on pause for a second to help a friend move, I still found myself working my plan, while I was working. "The best way to solve your own problem is to help someone else solve his." Do you remember the line from the song - "Your body is here with me, but your mind is on the other side of town"? That's literally what I was experiencing. With each piece of furniture that I picked up with my hands, my mind grabbed hold of a new angle, by which I could work my plan to sell ONE MILLION BOOKS ACROSS AMERICA. When I would stop to catch my breath, I would make follow up phone calls to set-up new signings. During the walk from the apartment to the moving truck, I would practice my presentation and my poetry. And although the numbers don't reflect it - TODAY WAS A VERY PRODUCTIVE DAY! ...AND THAT'S THE WAY I SEE IT... But Who knows - Maybe it's just me!

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DAY 14 - WHAT ABOUT YOUR FRIENDS? - There is no "i" in "Team"!

PICTURED ABOVE: Hilton "Duke Rogers, Stacy Martin, Chana Traylor, brburns.com, Toisli Martin & Davit Williams

NOT PICTURED: Daniel Atianyi

I must take this opportunity to say THANK YOU to the best "DREAM TEAM" in the world. Since we started this mission, you have worked diligently to help make this goal of selling ONE MILLION BOOKS ACROSS AMERICA a reality. Your efforts, sacrifices and hardwork is not and will never be taken for granted! "REAL FRIENDS will not tell you what you cannot do - REAL FRIENDS will ask: What can I do to assist you!"...AND THAT'S THE WAY I SEE IT... But Who knows - Maybe it's just me!

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DAY 13 - I'M GOING TO MAKE EVERYDAY A SATURDAY!

PICTURED ABOVE: Priscilla, brburns.com, Chana and The Booksssss

SATURDAY WAS PHENOMENAL!!! I had the honor of being hosted by Priscilla at her beautiful home(THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!). The ambiance was immaculate. The crowd was accomplished, intelligent and interesting. The wine was chilled, the hors d'oeuvres were delicious and the books were flying out of the trunk!(Okay, I had the books in the house with me, but you get my point - lol.) The connections that were made - were priceless. Thanks again Priscilla and Chana for an event that was "networking at its finest".

The day started with a couple of Beauty Shop & Barber Shop Drop-ins(Shouts out to IN GOD'S HANDS SALON and SALONS IN THE PARK) - Thanks for the love! From there we were invited to make our pitch at the Staff Meeting of BIG DREAMS & LIL' WONDERS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY - Thanks to JoAnne and her Staff for allowing me and my Team to come to your meeting. Your generosity and support will never be forgotten.

PICTURED BELOW: brburns.com, The Staff of Big Dreams & Lil' Wonders Christian Academy, The Booksssss and a CD

Saturday was so full of positivity and promise. Of course there were a lot of "No's" in between the "Yes's", but the encouragement from the "Yes's" made us forget about the "No's" - What No's? "A rejected opportunity to give is a lost opportunity to receive!"

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DAY 12 - I AM BURSTING WITH ENTHUSIASM!

Today I enthusiastically continued my impromptu Beauty Shop and Barber Shop visits(Is it still impromptu, if this is the second day that I'm doing it?). During one of my Barber Shop drop-ins, I ran into a guy(Roy) that I went to Texas College with. He was surprised and so was the Barber(Tyrone) that I could remember his first and last name, since I had not seen or communicated with him since 1985. Roy enthusiastically said "Of course I want to buy your book - you went to Texas College - I gotta support what your doing!" His enthusiasm and excitement generated a sale from Tyrone as well. Just as I remembered a Classmate that I had not seen in over 20 years - I WILL NEVER FORGET THE PEOPLE WHO HAS - HAVE - AND IS, SUPPORTING ME! "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

PICTURED BELOW: Ms. Vasha, P.T., brburns.com and THE BOOK!

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DAY 11 - GET UP! GET OUT! AND MAKE SOMETHING HAPPEN!

As I sat home, patiently waiting for those "tons" of internet book orders to come flooding in, a song by Macy Gray popped in my mind. I don't really remember the whole song(But I do remember that crazy hair and those huge white balls), I remembered the line - "Get up! Get out! And MAKE SOMETHING HAPPEN!"

So I rounded up my TEAM, and we did an impromptu Beauty Shop & Barber Shop Tour. Not only did we sell a ton of Books, but we made some great new fans and got a lot of great leads. And for the record let me just say this, there are a lot of ARTISTICALLY TALENTED PEOPLE STANDING BEHIND THOSE CHAIRS! We met singers, poets, actresses and more. It made me wish that I could do/cut hair. How phenomenal would that a be: Me doing my Talk Show, acting in and directing a play, spitting a poem, signing a book and at the same time, putting on a perm and giving a bald fade - COULD HAPPEN! And as far as those internet orders, I'm sure they're on the way - SMILE. Thomas Edison said - " Everything comes to him who hustles while he waits!"...AND THAT'S THE WAY I SEE IT... But Who knows - Maybe it's just me!

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DAY 10 - I WON'T COMPLAIN!

"I've had some good days and I've had some bad days, but my good days, outweigh my bad days - SO I WON'T COMPLAIN!" "Whines" are the products of sour grapes. ...AND THAT'S THE WAY I SEE IT... But Who knows - Maybe it's just me!

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DAY 9 - TODAY IS EARLY ENOUGH! Just Shake Off Yesterday!

This is what I do know - I am 9 days into my 90 day mission and I've only sold 12 books.
This is what I do know - I have 999,988 to go in order reach my goal of 1,000,000.

This is what I don't know - What tomorrow holds!

When you're pursuing your passion and following your dreams, things seldom go as planned. Your plan for the plan, does not go as you've planned. Events get cancelled, people stop calling and emails aren't returned - "What do you do?" You shake off the disappointments of yesterday and start again.

There's a Gospel song by Donnie McClurkin that says "We fall down, but we get up!". The thing to "try" when all else fails is - to "try" again! There is an old African Proverb that says: TODAY IS EARLY ENOUGH! ...AND THAT'S THE WAY I SEE IT... But Who knows - Maybe it's just me!

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DAY 8 - I'M KEEPING MY HEAD UP - And My Umbrella Opened!

"If you want the RAINBOW, then you have to put up with a little RAIN!"...AND THAT'S THE WAY I SEE IT... But Who knows - Maybe it's just me!


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DAY 7 - PLAN - PREPARE - PRAY: "Step Out On Faith!"

"STEP OUT ON FAITH" and GOD will lead the way.
PLAN,
PREPARE,
and by all means - PRAY!

...AND THAT'S THE WAY I SEE IT... But Who knows - Maybe it's just me!

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DAY 6 - WHEN LIFE HANDS YOU A LEMON...

The second scheduled event on my "grass-roots" book tour around America was abruptly cancelled(I'm still not clear on exactly why...). Was I dissapointed? - yes, but am I discouraged? - NO! When I started this journey 6 days ago(selling 1,000,000 Books in 90 days), I did not expect it to be easy or without some hiccups. However, the bumps in the road that you travel to your destiny, are not there to kick you off your course, but they are there to give you a quick jolt, a much needed moment to adjust your hands on the wheel, hold on tighter and keep going. Adversity causes some men to break and others to BREAK RECORDS!...AND THAT'S THE WAY I SEE IT... But Who knows - Maybe it's just me!

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DAY 5 - EVERYBODY THAT YOU SEE - DON'T SEE WHAT YOU SEE!

Every since I started ONE MILLION BOOKS ACROSS AMERICA(My mission to sell 1,000,000 books in 90 days!), I have reached out to a lot of people that I know - personally and professionally. And to my surprise, most of those efforts have been in vain. I can't tell you how disheartening it is, to be hit with the realization that everybody you think is in your corner - is not. "Everybody that you see - don't see what you see!"

For the past 5 days I have felt like I was standing at the airport waiting for someone in my family or one of my friends to get off the plane. I'm excitedly standing there with out-stretched arms and when they deboard, they see me standing there, they look me straight in the eyes and walk right on by me. - WHAT A KICK IN THE HEART! Support and encouragement at the right moment may act like sunlight on a closed-up flower; it may be the turning point for a struggling life!...AND THAT'S THE WAY I SEE IT... But Who knows - Maybe it's just me!

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DAY 4 - ONE BOOK AT A TIME! One Day At A Time!

As I was signing a book for one of my Fraternity brothers this evening, he said something to me and asked me a very interesting question: "Frat, this is only one book, I wish I could buy a million but I can't. With numbers like this, how do you realistically plan to sell a 1,000,000 books?" I sat there for a second - inhaled, exhaled and then inhaled again before I confidently replied: "ONE BOOK AT A TIME - ONE DAY AT A TIME!"

I know that some men succeed because they are destined to, but most men succeed because they are determined to! I am DETERMINED to SUCCEED! Mentally I am viewing my goal(To sell 1,000,000 books in 90 day!) as a giant ladder. With each book I sell, I get to climb a little higher. So thank you to the Brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity - Alpha Beta Sigma Chapter for your support. You've helped me to continue my climb!"...AND THAT'S THE WAY I SEE IT... But Who knows - Maybe it's just me!

ONE MILLION BOOKS ACROSS AMERICA! - I AM DETERMINED!
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DAY 3 - HOLDING MY HOPE! "Keeping Hope Alive!"

How do you stay excited about your goals and keep from slowly slipping into a slump? How do you "stay motivated" to "stay motivated" when you're "not feeling motivated"?

YOU LOOK UP AND PRAY - STEP BACK AND BREATHE... And then - You reflect back on the excitement that you had at the moment that you gave birth to your goal! You remember how hopeful you were that it would "come to pass"! You pick up the pieces and rearrange the plan!

"Hope is the feeling that you will succeed tomorrow in what you failed at today!" And finally, in the words of my Pastor V.M. Robertson - in East Texas - "Hold Your Hope!"...AND THAT'S THE WAY I SEE IT... But Who knows - Maybe it's just me!

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DAY 2 - BE GRATEFUL!

I am EXCITED and feeling GREAT right now. No, not because the sells of my book have not gone through the roof yet, but I am still rejoicing. Why? Because I am so grateful to have a vision. I am grateful to have a goal. I have had so many conversations with people who don't have goals. People who lack passion. I know a lot of people who just exist. I COULDN'T BREATHE WITHOUT HAVING SOMETHING TO WORK TOWARDS!.

"The right angle for approaching a difficult task, is the "try-angle!" So even if you are not where you would like to be at this moment in the puruit of your passion, you can still BE GRATEFUL because unlike many, you have found your PURPOSE!...AND THAT'S THE WAY I SEE IT... But Who knows - Maybe it's just me

DAY 1 - ENCOURAGE YOURSELF! - Celebrate The Small Steps!

Today is the first day of my New Mission(ONE MILLION BOOKS ACROSS AMERICA in 90 Days). I woke up this morning eager to check my website, to see how much closer I was to my goal. My excitement was quickly diminished as I realized that I only received 3 Book Orders(*SIGH* 3 Books down and 999,997 MORE TO GO!). As I sat here slowly slipping into the dimensions of discouragement, something that my Co-Host Dee Spencer has often said, came to mind: "Never frown at SMALL BEGINNINGS, because you never know what may become of them!" So instead of looking at the glass as virtually EMPTY, I got excited about it being 3 Books Closer to being FULL!

"The secret to success is to start from scratch and keep on scratching!" When things don't immediately work-out the way that we plan, we have to ENCOURAGE OURSELVES. Every step towards your goal is worthy of celebrating, because you can't get to your destination without every single one. SO HIP HIP HORRAY FOR DAY 1 and I CAN'T WAIT to see what DAY 2 has instore - deserving of a celebration!...AND THAT'S THE WAY I SEE IT... But Who knows - Maybe it's just me!