Many of us want to contribute and focus on what really matters. Enjoy the movie, Every
Monday Matters which shares 52 ideas on how to use the dawn of each Monday to help make a
difference.
The amazing beauty of nature provides many moments and small pleasures to treasure.
Click on the link below to enjoy the movie, Nature’s Inspiration. The award
winning photography, music and beautiful words will be a welcome break.
Have you ever wondered what was the “spark” that was behind some of the most successful businesses?
Read about Mac’s own successes as well as 12 other well known entrepreneurs including Howard Shultz (Starbucks), Jeff Bezos (Amazon.com), Sara Blakely (Spanx) and more… Use this book for you and your team to think of new and exciting ways to make your company the next “Big Idea
What’s the Big Idea?
For a long time I’ve wanted to publish a book about how teachers made a difference in the lives of their students; because I know they made a difference in mine!
I grew up in Trenton, Tennessee, a small town of 5,000 people. I have wonderful memories of those first 18 years. And during those years there were two teachers who I can say, with certainty, helped to make me who I am today.
The first was Ms. Bridges who taught me in the 4th grade. She was amazing! I’ll never forget her beautiful smile and her passion for teaching. She made learning so much fun and made all of us feel like we could do anything we wanted to do. The positive seeds she planted in my head are still growing!
Then there was Fred Culp, my history teacher in high school. To this day, he is still the funniest person I’ve ever met. In addition to loving his history class, he taught me that a sense of humor, especially laughing at yourself, can be one of life’s greatest blessings.
So if you’re a teacher, or if, like me, your life was greatly influenced by a teacher, you’re going to love this movie! The beautiful poem, The Heart of a Teacher, was written by Paula Fox. The combination of words, music and photographs is a “wow” that you won’t soon forget!
So to honor any teacher in your life who has made a difference, don’t forget to forward this to everyone you know.
Just click here to watch!
To Life,
Mac Anderson
Founder, Simple Truths
If you are like most people, you want to contribute, make a difference, and have a positive impact, but, maybe you don’t know what to do, where to go, when the “right” time is, or how to get others involved.
Every Monday Matters is here to help. This “involvement” guide book provides a straightforward, uncomplicated, and down-to-earth process for getting YOU involved and to help you get OTHERS involved.
“The real secret to living is giving. Every Monday Matters goes beyond today’s self-help hype of knowing what you want and how to get it, to knowing what you have and how to give it.— Thomas Greanias, New York Times best-selling author of The Atlantis Prophecy
To watch our 3 minute movie or to look inside the book, just Click Here .
If you have not had a vacation getaway this summer, enjoy a 3 minute vacation
without any packing involved. Click on the banner below to see the movie, Laughter Is an
Instant Vacation and be sure to share this mini vacation with others!
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and plants for man to cultivate-
bringing forth food from the earth:
wine that gladdens the heart of man,
oil to make his face shine,
and bread that sustains his heart. (Psalm 104:14–15).
If you’ve ever been on a farm around harvest time, you’ve seen the flurry of activity of farmers eager to reap the fruits of their labors.
In our spiritual lives, we experience harvest as well. If we’re persistent and diligent in seeking after God, we’ll reap rewards in growth and spiritual wholeness. The thrill of hard work paying off is always a special kind of joy; it’s even better when our reward is a better relationship with God.
Are you waiting to see the results of your efforts?
Click here for a reminder that perseverance is powerful.
Pass this message of encouragement along to someone else who is hoping to reap rewards in his or her spiritual life today.
We know that our reward depends not on the job itself but on the faithfulness with which we serve God (John Paul I).
“I think we all have a little voice inside us that will guide us…if we shut out all the noise and clutter from our lives and listen to that voice, it will tell us the right thing to do.”
Christopher Reeve said these words, and his quote captures the essence of what our beautiful gift book, Walk the Talk is all about. It reminds us that having values is important, but living them is much more important…that words without deeds are nothing!
Best-selling authors, Eric Harvey and Steve Ventura, have written a wonderful, thought-provoking book, and I’d like to share their chapter on courage.
Enjoy!
Excerpt from Walk the Talk
By Eric Harvey and Steve VenturaCourage
QUESTION: What does “courage” have to do with being a person of good character…with someone who stays true to their principles and their values?
ANSWER: EVERYTHING!
You see, being values-driven means two things:
Doing what’s right – following our conscience; refusing to compromise our principles, despite pressures and temptations to the contrary, and
Taking a stand against what’s wrong – speaking out, whenever we see others do things that are incorrect or inappropriate.
Unquestionably, both of those require guts and fortitude…they require courage.
Courage is…
Following your conscience instead of “following the crowd”.
Refusing to take part in hurtful or disrespectful behaviors.
Sacrificing personal gain for the benefit of others.
Speaking your mind even though others don’t agree.
Taking complete responsibility for your actions…and your mistakes.
Following the rules – and insisting that others do the same.
Challenging the status quo in search of better ways.
Doing what you know is right- regardless of the risks and potential consequences.I’d like to share the “Cadet Prayer” that is repeated during chapel services at the U.S. Military Academy:
“Make us to choose the harder right instead of the easier wrong, and never to be content with a half truth when the whole truth can be won. Endow us with the courage that is born of loyalty to all that is noble and worthy, that scorns to compromise with vice and injustice and knows no fear when truth and right are in jeopardy.”
That is truly the essence of courage.
Today we’re offering Walk the Talk for only $10.00. Our regular price is $15.95 therefore, you are getting a 37% discount. To watch our 3 minute inspirational movie or look inside the book, just click here.
We are also pleased to offer free UPS ground shipping for all orders of $50 or more within the U.S.
NOTE: Offer expires August 12, 2010 at 11:59PM CST.
All the Best,
In the book and movie, The Power of Teamwork, by Blue Angels pilot Scott Beare, great
stories and incredible graphics are used to reinforce the 9 key principles of teamwork
used by the Blue Angels. Most importantly, each principle ties back to what it means to
you and your team. It is the ultimate book on teamwork, inspired by the ultimate
team…The Blue Angels.
Encourage your team, leaders, friends and family today by sharing The Power of Teamwork.
Stay inspired!
Kind regards,
jHodgepodge
Vince Lombardi, the legendary coach for the Green Bay Packers, is one of my heroes. And that is why I was so thrilled to have the chance to work with his son, Vince Lombardi, Jr., to create an unforgettable book that would share his father’s keys to success. The message is built around Lombardi’s most famous speech…What It Takes To Be #1.
In the book we combine the words of his father’s speech with nine inspiring chapters from Vince Jr. to capture the essence of the Lombardi philosophy. The beauty of the message is that it transcends football. For me, it truly captures the fundamentals for success in sports, in business, or in life. The 9 chapters include Lombardi’s philosophy on: Commitment, Discipline, Excellence, Mental Toughness, Habits, Faith, Passion, Results and Truth.
What It Takes To Be #1 not only has inspirational words, but also has 62 great vintage photographs of Lombardi, many of which have never before been seen. However, the real icing on the cake is when Vince Jr. called and said, “Mac, I’ve found a recording of my Dad’s famous speech that has never been heard before. Why don’t we put it on a CD and include it with each book?” I have to tell you I had goose bumps when he told me!
Today we’re offering What it Takes to Be Number One for only $12.00. Our regular price is $19.95 therefore, you are getting a 40% discount. To watch our 3 minute Lombardi movie or listen to the audio clip, just Click here .
P.S. While supplies last, we’re offering an autographed 5 pack (Vince Lombardi Jr.) for only $59.95. Also, we are pleased to offer free UPS ground shipping for all orders of $50 or more within the U.S.
NOTE: Offer expires August 9, 2010 at 11:59PM CST.
All the Best,
Mac Anderson
Founder, Simple Truths
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