State of the Union & a Hoops Illustration

State of the Union & a Hoops Illustration

President Obama gave his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress earlier this week.  I’ll stay on the edge, but I won’t go off the political cliff on this post, I promise.   

There’s an underlying OneMoreStep opportunity here…

The president gave his address and almost immediately thereafter, newsrooms and politicians on both sides of the aisle fired up the political debate.   

Everyone commenced, with their own spin, their own ideas, most of which pointing toward their own personal or political agendas.

WHOAH!!!!  Aren’t we all on the same team? For one cause? For one country, our country, our…Union?

I thought it was the ‘State of the Union’ address…Operative word – UNION –, which is defined as:

1) the action or fact of joining together or being joined together
2) a state of harmony or agreement

This made me think about the state of the “union” as it applies to our lives at home and at work. 

Friends, community groups, relationships, marriages, coworkers, leaders, bosses, colleagues - Are we “joined together” in “harmony”?  Or are we at odds with one another, paralyzed by differing opinions and polarized by opposing personal agendas?

Unfortunately, too often we find the supposed unions in our lives in a less than harmonious state.

The OneMoreStep opportunity, in the context of enhancing the state of our unions, at home or at work, is to spend time and energy building more community WITH each other as opposed to building a better business case AGAINST each other. 

It should be all about We, not Me.  After all, the Constitution of the United States begins with, “We the people…” not “I am awesome…”  

Pardon my love for basketball in this quick illustration, but hang with me here.  If nothing else it will be the only post in the blogosphere that goes from ‘State of the Union’ to ‘Michael Jordan & the Chicago Bulls.’   

It’s blogging history in the making. For those of you just joining us, Welcome Aboard…

Remember the Chicago Bulls, in the Michael Jordan era?  When MJ first got into the league, it was all about him – ’87 & ’88 Slam Dunk Champion, Michael Jordan…League’s Leading Scorer, Michael Jordan…Hot New Shoes, by Michael Jordan (I had em all. #UrWelcomeMJ).   

Jordan, Jordan, Jordan… As fans it was spectacular for us to watch, but as far as the state of their union at Chicago Stadium in the early days, it was a sad scene.

The Bulls didn’t start winning championships until it became less about Michael Jordan and ALL about the Chicago Bulls, the TEAM – Scottie Pippen, BJ Armstrong, Horace Grant, Bill Cartwright, Toni Kukoc, Steve Kerr, Dennis Rodman, and the list of supporting cast goes on and on.

Once their state of the union was in a good place (thanks to coaches Tex Winter and Phil Jackson’s leadership), they rattled off three consecutive NBA Finals championships in ’91, ’92, and ‘93.  MJ stepped out for two years, which broke up their union, and the Bulls went two years without winning a championship. 

Michael rejoins the team in the ‘95/’96 season; they further enhance their sense of union...

Michael averaged 30 points per game that year and shot 50% from the field, which is sick.  However, in the NBA no team can win only scoring 30 points per game.   

MJ had the likes of Randy Brown, Jud Buechler, Jason Caffey, James Edwards, Jack Haley, John Salley, Dickey Simpkins, Bill Wennington, Luc Longley, Steve Kerr, Toni Kukoc, Ron Harper, Dennis Rodman and Scottie Pippen…all of whom combined for an average of 75 points per game. 

That Chicago Bulls TEAM, averaged a total of 105 points per game, holding their opponents to an average of 92 points per game.  They had a record of 72-10 that year and won the NBA Finals Championship.  To this day, it still stands as the best record of any TEAM in the history of the NBA.  They proceeded to win it all each of the next two years in ’97 and ’98.

Michael was the best player…but the Chicago Bulls won their six championships because of their ability to play as a team.  They had a great state of UNION.  I used to watch and re-watch games, Sports Center, and NBA Specials over and over again.   

I remember a clip of Michael in the huddle at a time out, encouraging his teammates, “come on…we’re alright…everybody get together…”  #Union

Remember Game 5 of the NBA Playoffs in ’97?  It became known as “The Flu Game”.  Michael had the flu and was extremely ill during the game.  He had no energy and was at the brink of exhaustion, but Scottie literally, physically held him up, kept encouraging him. 

We all watched what greatness is all about, as MJ was MJ and dropped 38 points, as the Bulls won the game and eventually would win their fifth title.   

It was the other guys on the team that kept Michael from quitting.  They helped each other, and together they won a championship ring.

Even in his finest moments and in his most amazing individual performances, Michael Jordan understood the importance of a strong union among the team.  He even appreciated the magnitude and significance of doing what he did where he did it, in the greatest sports city in this great nation, Chicago, IL. 

As great as he was, individually, his awareness and appreciation of the bigger picture was evident in his comments to over 300,000 people at the Bulls Championship rally in Chicago’s Grant Park in June of 1998. 

The Bulls had just won their sixth NBA title, and Michael said: 

“Nobody knows if we're going to be in Grant Park next year. But the one thing I do know is my heart, my soul and my love has always gone to the city of Chicago. And no matter what happens, my heart, my soul and my love will still be in the city of Chicago."

Dennis Rodman’s comment, at the same rally, summed up that team’s strong state of their union:

“I've always told myself I would never get married again. I would never have another wife," Rodman said. "But if I had to marry anybody, it'd be these 12 guys right here."

I love the United States of America, the greatest union in the world.  I love basketball, and I loved the Chicago Bulls. 

And I just love it when we all join together…a true state of 'union'.

Have a great day.

Taylor

Two for the road...

February 17th is MJ's birthday..

On behalf of basketball fans, players - past, present, and future - coaches, and leaders all over the world, HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY TO MICHAEL JEFFREY JORDAN.

Thanks for the memories... 

Also earlier this week, the Kentucky Wildcats were dealt a tough blow, as Nerlens Noel suffered a season-ending injury, tearing his ACL in a game at SEC rival, University of Florida.

It was so tough to watch, as a KY Wildcats fan and as a fellow TORN ACL / RECONSTRUCTIVE KNEE SURGERY (times two) ALUM.  

What was beautiful to watch was the scene that unfolded just after the injury took place and just before play resumed, at the eight-minute mark in the second half.  

The Cats were making a bit of a run, coming back, cutting into Florida's lead, in front of a sell out crowd - 12,000 rowdy reptile Gator fans - at the unfriendly confines of the O'Connell Center at UF.  

All of a sudden the game itself seemed to become secondary, to the Kentucky players.  Five guys gathered around Nerlens, literally picked him up, and carried him off the court...all the way into the tunnel.  

Each of them giving their injured teammate and eventual top five pick in the NBA Draft, a hug and words of encouragement before heading back onto the court to finish the game.

Pretty strong sate of 'union', for a group of 18, 19, and 20-year old young men...that was a beautiful site.  

Big Blue Nation is still behind our Wildcats 100%, as we lace 'em up again Saturday, on the road at Tennessee.  We'll be rooting for them, and win or lose, this Wildcat Team will play together...you count on that.  

And we'll probably win it all...again.

Go Cats!
 

That person...

That person…
 
Maybe we have…maybe we have never met that person. 

Consider with me for a second; that coach, teacher, leader, parent, friend, coworker, or family member…you know, that person in our life that is:

Encouraging, and our biggest cheerleader no matter what…

Accepting of our weirdness because they see it as unique and special…

Rooting for us even when others root against us…

Forgiving every single time we mess up and fall short…

Friends with everyone, not because they have to but because they want to…

Inspiring with their unconditional love and compassion to everyone they meet…

I think about that person in my own life – some former coaches, some former teachers, my friends, my aunts & uncles, my grandparents, my parents, and my sister – at one point or another, they’ve all taken their turn as that person.  They’ve made me feel good about life.

Then I wonder…have I ever been that person to someone else? 

When I’m struggling or feeling down, I wonder how I can get fired up and make things exciting again…fun again…fulfilling again. Don’t you?  Who wants to stay down, frustrated, and worried? Nobody.

Who needs encouragement, acceptance, forgiveness, friends, & inspiration?  We all do. 

When we take the focus off of the person in the mirror and actively pursue opportunities to be that person to someone else, it’s amazing what happens.  It’s like magic.   

All of a sudden, in our pursuit to be that person for others, we’re the ones that feel encouraged, accepted, forgiven, inspired, and before we know it, we can’t keep up with all of our friends…because we have so many.

I have good news.  We all have that person in our lives.  We even have the blueprint, the playbook, and the answers to the test on how we can be just like Him. 

Jesus is that person.  And the playbook is the Bible.

So if you haven’t run into that person in a while, or if you haven’t felt the magic…just say hello.  He’s there.  He’s here.  And He’s in love with us, all of us.  No really, like…ALL of humanity.  That’s you…and that’s me. 

The best part:

All the good that person brings us, and all the good you and I can be for others…it’s all free.  It doesn’t cost a thing.  True story.  Though we don’t deserve it, we’re blessed with it.  Loving people “in spite of” and “anyway” as opposed to “because of” is the essence of grace.

That’s who Jesus is.  He is so that person…and you and I can be that person to the people in our lives when we focus on Him, loving Him, and simply being more like Jesus is.

One for the road…a quick book review

Judah Smith, lead pastor at The City Church in Kirkland, WA is one of the most dynamic, engaging pastors I’ve ever had the fortune of experiencing live or even online.  

I enjoy watching his sermons online, via their church’s website, www.TheCity.org.  He’s funny. He’s relatable (because he’s my age), he’s passionate, and he has a unique ability to illustrate what the Bible says.  His style resonates with everyday people like you and me.

Judah’s new book, Jesus is_______. Find a New Way to Be Human launches at the end of the month, and it’s already available for pre-order.  I recently signed up to help Judah and his team spread the word about the book. I’ve already read it, cover to cover. 

Two pages into the book, during the Forward, written by pro golfer and 2012 Masters Champion, Bubba Watson, I had already laughed and cried.   

Judah goes on, in the book, sharing stories and illustrations – from his high school days to his journey at The City Church; from the gospels of Matthew and Mark to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson; from referencing “the deep intellectual thinker, Weird Al Yankovic” to quoting “theologians”, Jeff Foxworthy, George Burns, and Jerry Seinfeld.  Yet he frames it all beautifully, showing us, teaching us, entertaining us, and inspiring us with who Jesus really is.

You may ask yourself what kind of author can pull off that kind of range in story telling…and you also may be wondering who could be such an awe-inspiring topic for this type of book.  Judah can.  And Jesus is.

I highly recommend the book.  You’ll be left with not only a new understanding, but also a new inspiration for how to live the rest of your life.  It really is, as Judah’s subtitle to the book suggests, “a new way to be human.”

Have a great day.

Taylor

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Emotions?!?...in a Casino? (Be Different. It Matters)

Emotions?!?…in a Casino?
(Be Different. It Matters.)

When most people think about casinos in Las Vegas, the usual thoughts come to mind – money, sex, greed, partying, gambling, and entertainment. 

One can then assume the corresponding emotions tied to these thoughts – some negative, some positive depending on the context or situation.

At The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, we’re different.  We have a slightly different approach to hospitality, a fresh take on luxury, and the emotions in our casino are no exception.  They’re different as well.

As part of one of our group/meetings clients', convention experience, we recently hosted 81 Wounded War Veterans.  Hundreds of CoStars (staff) and their families showed up to show their love and appreciation for those who sacrificed so much for our country.  United States armed forces veterans of all ages were recognized, welcomed, and honored on a beautiful Las Vegas Sunday afternoon, in our beautiful Las Vegas resort.

One of the veterans, 88 year-old - Mr. George Handy, a World War II veteran of the 668^th Topographic Engineering Battalion, is the father of one of our Cashier Cage CoStars, Mrs. Bonnie Lloyd.  Bonnie was asked to participate in the clap line, but she didn’t want to do so without her Dad.

Mr. Handy woke up that Sunday morning expecting to simply accompany his daughter to her place of employment, to honor some fellow veterans.  Once he arrived on property, he was not only included in the luncheon held for the wounded war veterans but he became one of the honorees himself! 

A Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Security Officer, Valarina Figueredo, assisted Mr. Handy through the clap line, as they paraded alongside the other 81 Wounded War Veterans.  Hundreds of folks clapped, cheered, and showed their appreciation for the service these men and women devoted to our country. 

Balloons, signs, noise makers, and hundreds of mini-American flags were displayed and waived in appreciation, as ROTC Troops and bag pipers led these truly heroic individuals from their luncheon, down a long hallway lined with folks cheering and clapping with all of their heart (most of us smiling while many others shed tears of joy and gratitude), to their event which took place later that evening at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas’ Boulevard Pool.

George Handy is 88 years old.  He joined the army when he was 18 years old.  He not only fought in World War II to save, protect, and defend the lives of people he didn’t even know, but he also fought his own war against cancer…twice.  He won both times, defeating lung cancer first, then prostate cancer the second time around.

Bonnie told me that in talking to her Dad about that special day at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, he told her “with the exception of marrying your mom, that was the best thing that has happened to me in my entire life.”

My parents were actually in town that weekend as well.  They joined us, to honor these special veterans in the clap line…and they said that was the best day of their stay in Las Vegas.  (Both of their parents served in the military, so this was very cool for all of us.) 

As we were pulling out of The Cosmopolitan, my mom said, “Who would have ever thought you could have that much emotion in a casino?”

I proudly replied, “…we did…”

We’re different, at The Cosmopolitan…and so are the emotions people feel when they visit us.

Be different...it matters.

Have a great day.

Taylor

FRED Friday...Starbucks Brews Relationships

FRED Friday…Starbucks brews Relationships

This morning on the exercise bike I had one of the news channels on the TV.  Cliff Burrows, Starbucks’ President, Americas, was being interviewed about the most recent Starbucks earnings report.  Sales in the Americas rose, and profits beat analysts’ estimates.  Great news, for any for profit company.

Mr. Burrows and the interviewer engaged in conversation about “Starbucks, the product”, and they touched on how Starbucks continues to be…Starbucks.  From the type of coffee beans used to how they brew them to some interesting dialogue on The Clover machine that changed the coffee game even further, for Starbucks. 

“The Clover conversation” struck a chord with me, as Mr. Burrows unpacked not only the features and benefits of the machine and the value-added tastes and flavors it adds to their product, but he also touched upon how Starbucks Baristas deliver both the service and product.

The interviewer challenged him, asking him to “say more about the bean pressing process” of The Clover and the ‘extra time’ and ‘extra cost’ to the customer.  Mr. Burrows remained true to the very fabric that Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbucks, made sure to weave into the company’s culture from Day 1. 

Mr. Burrows didn’t skip a beat when the conversation turned to some potential negative implications of ‘extra time’ or ‘extra cost’ to the consumers.  He went on to reinforce what Starbucks is all about.  As he explained, while Starbucks delivers a fantastic, delicious coffee product, they’re also fully committed to delivering that unique experience.

The Starbucks experience was a focal point when Howard Schultz came back from his visit to Milan all those years ago, inspired by the coffee culture and espresso bars that created a “third place” – not home, not work, but a third place - that was the culture and community Starbucks set out to create for people in the late 1980's.

Mr. Burrows closed out the interview exactly the way Starbucks built their company, one cup at a time…he did it by telling their story.  He didn’t expound on the $11,000, that Starbucks invests, per store, to add The Clover machine to the Baristas’ coffee-making quiver, nor did he pontificate on the quality or delicious taste of the product the machine produces.

In a succinct statement, he painted the picture of what happens while we wait in line for our Starbucks brew.  As we wait, we’re being engaged in meaningful conversation; a Barista is telling us the story of the company/The Clover/the beans, and the environment – the music, the atmosphere, & the vibe –, which results in an emotional connection with Starbucks every time we visit for our favorite latte or roast. 

The experience and feeling of connecting with a community and a culture that we didn’t even know we liked or needed continues to be the thread woven deeply into the fabric of what makes Starbucks, Starbucks.  (Abbey, at 'the first Starbucks' in Seattle's Pike Place Market is a great illustration.)

This reminds me of The Fred Factor principle # 2 – Success is Built on Relationships.  In Mark Sanborn’s story of Fred the Postman, he reminds us that Fred’s ability to connect with the folks on his route is what made him stand out.  This made him different from other service providers, and truly inspired a movement, which Mr. Sanborn continues to write, speak, and teach about today.

Mr. Sanborn states in the book and in his speeches that “this doesn’t mean the quality of your product isn’t important…it just means that it’s not enough.”  Starbucks is proof that the quality of the product is important, but the quality of the relationships with customers, Guests, clients, & members is critical.

You may have read or heard me speak to this Howard Schultz quote before, and it’s worth repeating here.  I love it, because it not only sums up Starbucks’ story, it’s inspiring:

“We’re not in the coffee business, serving people…we’re in the PEOPLE business, serving coffee.” – Howard Schultz, CEO, Starbucks

From the finance folks grinding on pricing models to their people grinding the coffee...from Baristas to the boardroom, Starbucks brews relationships.  It sets them apart, and it's what keeps us going back...cup after cup.

Have a great day, relationshipping. 

Taylor

What is FRED Friday?

In my favorite book, The Fred Factor, Mark Sanborn tells an inspiring story of how a man named Fred goes OneMoreStep after OneMoreStep in his role as a Postman for the United States Postal Service.  I love this book.  Since my mom sent it to me in 2004, I've purchased the book for friends, coworkers, and girlfriends...I've even purchased and hand delivered copies of the book to several executives at both Wynn Las Vegas and The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

Fred Friday is a series in which the OneMoreStepRevolution blog will showcase a real life "Fred" on select Fridays.   Reading The Fred Factor definitely leaves us with a desire to to be more Fred-like ourselves, but I also love looking for Freds.  Freds are everywhere. I love it when I experience a real life Fred.  I'm inspired just as I am every time I re-read the book.  I thought it would be fun to spread the magic of Fred to our OneMoreStepRevolution community. 

"I'm not worried about anything..."

“I’m not worried about anything…”

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered the final speech of his life in Memphis, TN on April 3^rd, 1968 at Mason Temple (Church of God in Christ Headquarters). 

He was speaking to a group of garbage workers of the city of Memphis.  They were on strike, and Dr. King was to lead them in a protest march the following day.

If you’ve never taken a closer look at what he said in his speech on April 3^rd, 1968, here are the closing remarks he made that night:

Well, I don't know what will happen now. We've got some difficult days ahead. But it doesn't matter with me now. Because I've been to the mountaintop; and I don't mind. Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I'm not concerned about that now. I just want to do God's will.

And He's allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I've looked over. And I've seen the Promised Land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the Promised Land.

And I'm happy, tonight. I'm not worried about anything. I do not fear any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.

As we remember the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this weekend, perhaps we should remember some of his final words. Dr. King reminded those people in Memphis that night forty-five years ago of something that should remain true, for believers today. 

God is so good that on the very night before Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would be assassinated, He filled him with happiness and relieved him of his worries.  Dr. King passionately shared with his final audience that he was not concerned about longevity, but that he “just wanted to do God’s will.”

Dr. King didn’t know what would happen the following day, but God did.  Just as God put those beautiful words into Dr. King’s speech forty-five years ago, if we listen, we can hear Him today…telling you and me the very same thing – to be happy and to not worry.  (Matthew 6:25)

Sometimes it’s worth the reflection, on holidays such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, to remind ourselves that for Christ followers and believers, we have great news today.  We don’t have to worry.  We don’t have to fear any man.  We can be happy.  All we have to do is believe and put our faith in our Heavenly Father…let go and let God.

When we do that, we’re free…free of our sins, free of our worries, and free to experience true happiness.

“Free at last…free at last…thank God Almighty…we’re free at last.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Have a great day…and don’t worry.

Taylor

"Like" stuff...

“Like” stuff…

Over 1 Billion of us scroll through our Facebook news feeds each day. 

We've grown to like (pun intended) that ever-so-simple, yet meaningful Thumbs Up icon that when clicked, in an instant, we’re able to recognize someone or something. 

We can like someone’s post, a new product, a quote, a video, a picture, or even a thought, and it’s then displayed on our “wall”, “profile”, or “news feed”. 

By “liking” it (whatever “it” may be) we say to the FB Friend, the fellow YouTube viewer or publisher, or to the person we’re following on Twitter that we’ve just noticed them.  Forevermore, displayed on our wall, is a stamp of our approval for ‘it’.  Also the person whose stuff we just “liked” gets the notification.  

When you and I get that  “like” notification, by definition we feel noticed!  And it usually feels good! 

I had a professor say to me once after I wrote him a thank you card at the end of a semester, “It’s nice to hear nice things…thank you.”

My guess is that you and I really aren’t that different, in this respect.  You like to be liked…and so do I.  So if we both like to be liked…most likely they will like it too.

Easy. Simple.  Yet often overlooked OneMoreStep opportunity – “Like” stuff…

We can “Like” people’s stuff on social media, for sure.  That’s obvious.  And it’s easy.

Our challenge is to take that easily executed click of the thumbs up icon we perform daily online, and apply it to real life, with real people, in real situations. 

Woah, what an impact and potential opportunity to make people feel like a million bucks…when we actually notice them – and their contributions, their knowledge, their talent, their inspiration, their skills, and even their love.

Think of how cool it feels to look down and see 5, 10, or sometimes, over 20 “likes” on a Facebook post of ours.  It’s just fun.  We feel so popular, noticed, and known.  We LIKE it! 

That happens pretty often on Facebook, but not so often in real life. 

Now think about the day you just had at work today.  Think about the afternoon and evening you just spent at home.  Think of all the stuff you did for your coworkers, Guests, clients, or customers.  Think of all that stuff you finished for your boss.  What about all the stuff you had to do today for friends or the family? 

How many “likes” did you get?  How many times did you feel noticed or known?

You and I both probably received far fewer real life “likes” and notifications than FB “likes”.

This is our opportunity to be the leaders; the ones to take the first step in actively looking for opportunities to truly “like” stuff…to truly let the people in our lives know that we notice them. 

The more you and I go out of our way to not only “like” it on Facebook, but to also articulate a “thank you” or a “job well done” in real time, in real life, among real coworkers…the more everyone else will follow our lead.

People do all kinds of stuff all day long, and we can make them feel so appreciated if and when we take the time to simply “like” their stuff…

Have a great day.

Taylor

One for the road…

Eeyore said it best, when he was undoubtedly having just an ordinary “Eeyore type day”…he said, “thanks for notice’n me…”

Draw Up a New Play

Draw up a New Play

 

In basketball, football, or any team sport, often coming out of a timeout, quarter break, or halftime, the coach draws up a new play.   

It’s usually designed with purpose, to achieve a specific outcome.  The obvious desired outcome is to score points.

While that’s often the case, great coaches peel back the layers of the onion and draw up new plays for other reasons, which add value in other ways.

New plays, coming out of a timeout, can be the spark that:

·      Ignites a slumping player

·      Unleashes the talent or extraordinary potential in an emerging star

·      Catches the opposition off guard

·      Builds confidence among the team when executed flawlessly

·      Proves to each player involved that ‘’they matter” & “they CAN do it”

New plays keep everyone, on both teams, on their toes…keeping the game fresh, exciting, and most importantly, FUN.

2012 is in the books.  Chances are, we’ve learned a great deal about our own strengths and opportunities for improvement…as well as those of our colleagues and maybe even our competitors. 

OneMoreStep Challenge as we’re well on our way to discovering what 2013 may hold, we should draw up a new play. 

Draw up a new play for our teams…whose strengths should be utilized more in 2013? 

Draw up a new play for our partners…how can we renew their confidence in us?

Draw up a new play for our CoWorkers…how can we inspire or encourage them?

Draw up a new play for our families…how can we let them know how much we really do love them?  That just may be the “pick me up” a ‘slumping’ family member needs.

Draw up a new play for our friends…we care about them and want the best for them, but we often fall short in showing them that we do.  Potential magic to be made there...

Draw up a new play that catches our competitors off guard, in such a way that allows our team/our company to realize a much-needed advantage…in a creative way.

You may be thinking this sounds like all of those New Year’s Resolution posts you read last week.  The difference, however, between drawing up a new play and making a New Year’s resolution is that drawing up a new play is for the benefit of someone else rather than ourselves.

Making magic for people in our lives, enriching a relationship, or inspiring someone to be great are all compelling reasons to draw up a new play. 

As for Resolutions…most of us have already given up on those already anyway.   Since drawing up a new play is usually designed with purpose, to achieve a specific outcome...If/when we’re intentional, committed, and passionate enough, we’ll certainly be more likely to follow through with a new play vs. a self-absorbed resolution.

My bet is that we’ll feel better about the impact we made on the person for whom the new play was designed than we’ll ever feel about the failure of our own resolution that only lasts two weeks into January.

Go make some magic…it’s just way more fun.

Have a great day.

Taylor