Failure Is Not Final 11/30/2011

Most of us refuse to take on a new adventure because of our fear of failure. I come with the good news today; FAILURE IS NOT FINAL!  I challenge you to get off the sidelines and get into the game of life. Try something new, take on a new challenge or adventure and go capture your dreams. Stop asking yourself “what if it doesn’t work” and start thinking “what if it does!” The glass is not half empty, the glass is half full. If you see the glass as half empty, take the challenge of filling it! We are conditioned by our society to be cautious because of the fear of failure. Have you ever wondered why babies are not afraid of anything?  They have not been tainted by the fear of failure. Now is the time for us to make our mark! Don’t be afraid of the obstacles; keep your eyes on the prize, WALK INTO YOUR DESTINY and BE GREAT!

George E. Woodberry
Defeat is not the worst of failures. Not to have tried is the true failure.

H. Stanley Judd
Don't be afraid to fail. Don't waste energy trying to cover up failure. Learn from your failures and go on to the next challenge. It's OK to fail. If you're not failing, you're not growing.

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Be Slow To Anger

Daily Grind- Be Slow to Anger 11/29/2011

Today I challenge you to be slow to anger. This is a process that can only be accomplished with practice. Remember anger is one letter away from danger. We have to always be in control of our mindset. If we allow someone to derail our thoughts to anger we are essentially allowing them to control us. Take the higher road, listen for understanding instead of blowing a gasket at the start of go. Your life depends on this. When we invite anger into our mind and bodies it has a negative effect on our health.  Our brains inform our bodies to release negative energy. We must combat this by developing a process to control our anger. Let’s be slow to anger in our progress to Be Great!

James 1:19, 20

¹⁹ My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, ²⁰ because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. ²¹ Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.

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Daily Grind- Iron Sharpens Iron 11/28/2011

It’s amazing how every generation looks back on the previous one and asks “what happened?” We all say things like “my parents would’ve wrung my neck if…” and our parents would say, “a child should be seen and not heard.” Our Grandparents would claim in some form or fashion, how they used to walk “x” amount of miles, to indicate that we should be tougher.

Living in this age of Entitlement, there is one critical element missing that was present in our generation and the generations before us. That is ACCOUNTABILITY!  Currently, we don’t hold ourselves or our peers accountable when we/they do something immoral or illegal. Instead, we take the stance, “That’s on them!” I challenge you today to stand up for what’s right. It takes courage to hold ourselves and everyone around us accountable when they are out of bounds. Everybody needs their chain jerked every now and then.  Hold me accountable so I can be Great!

Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend [to show rage or worthy purpose].  Proverbs 27:17 AMP

"It is not only what we do, but also what we do not do, for which we are accountable." - Moliere

No Leftovers 11/25/2011

Daily Grind-No Leftovers 11/25/2011
During the holiday season, we all partake in eating leftovers. At this time of the year, leftovers serve as reminders of the great time we had with our family and close friends. However, some situations in life require us to throw out the leftovers. Often times we start new endeavors such as relationships, a new career or even going back to school. Unfortunat...ely, we go into these new experiences with leftovers from our past and aren’t able to move forward on our new journey. Today I challenge you to completely close out on the past so you can embrace your future. Give yourself an opportunity to regroup and regain your true-self prior to getting involved in a new adventure. Throw out the leftovers and BE GREAT!

Promise yourself to forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
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 Leftovers in their less visible form are called memories. Stored in the refrigerator of the mind and the cupboard of the heart.
Thomas Fuller

Why Not You? 11/24/2011

Daily Grind-Why Not You? 11/24/2011
We are all programmed for greatness. However, there are times when we should be on the mountaintop but find ourselves in the valley. In this very moment, we all ask the question “Why Me?” You say and do all of the right things and still face adversity and disappointment. Today, I pose the question, WHY NOT YOU? In order to build muscle and gain strength, you...’ve got to go through some resistance to see results. Similarly, in times of tribulation, God is taking you through a storm to build your faith and trust in him so you have a testimony to share with others of HIS results. Instead of looking for pity, think about what you can share as your triumph from this test. We often fall deeper into the valley by not fighting our way to the top. In order to change your circumstance, you must first change your mind set. Remember, the greater the problem, the greater the blessing! I challenge you on this beautiful Thanksgiving Day to start thinking differently about your valley experiences. Instead of asking WHY ME, know that the SON is preparing you for VICTORY and declare WHY NOT ME. The man that is standing on top of the mountain didn’t start there. Change our mindset and Be Great.

Everybody wants to go to Heaven but nobody wants to die. –Loretta Lynn “by way of James Wesley Thigpen”

Stand After The Storm! 11/23/2011

Daily Grind-Stand after the Storm! 11/23/2011
Have you ever noticed that after the most awful storm is when the SUN shines the brightest? The beauty in seeing this SUN is that you weathered the storm. Your storm may come in many shapes and forms but the key is to stand after the storm. When you’re facing uphill battles, STAND! When there’s nothing but clouds surrounding you, STAND! When you have ...lost all hope, STAND! Remember, if we retreat before the storm ends, we will not have the opportunity to see the work of the SON! Today I challenge you to stand after the storm, have faith and be assured that when the storm passes over, The SON allows us to shine the brightest. Be Great!
If patience is worth anything, it must endure to the end of time. And a living faith will last in the midst of the blackest storm.
Mohandas Gandhi

Never cut a tree down in the wintertime. Never make a negative decision in the low time. Never make your most important decisions when you are in your worst moods. Wait. Be patient. The storm will pass. The spring will come.
Robert H. Schuller

Listen With Understanding 11/22/2011

Daily Grind- Listen with Understanding 11/22/2011
Today I challenge you to expand your listening skills by becoming an ACTIVE LISTENER. An active listener gives their undivided attention to the speaker to get a clear understanding of the message. Often times when someone is delivering a message, we are not truly listening. Instead, we are preparing our response, planning our comeback or playing w...ith our mobile devices. These actions display a lack of respect and shows little regard to the person that is talking. They deserve more than that and we are better than that! Let’s become active listeners and work to gain an understanding of the speaker so that we bring fulfillment to that person and complete the task at hand. Listen for understanding and Be Great.
The most basic of all human needs is the need to understand and be understood. The best way to understand people is to listen to them."
— Ralph Nichols
"One friend, one person who is truly understanding, who takes the trouble to listen to us as we consider a problem, can change our whole outlook on the world."
— Dr. E. H. Mayo

When To Love 11/21/2011

Daily Grind-When to Love 11/21/2011

We should have an Agape (Godly) love for everyone. However, when the love changes to Eros (passionate)and Philia (brotherly). It is critical for us to understand when to love. For years, my mother used to say, "Love those who love you and be good to those who are good to you". It is simple, when you take this approach, you decrease heart ache and disappointmen...t. Love is a choice, choose to love those individuals that invest in you and see your value. For the ones that refrain from investing in you, continue to love, just expect no returns! Be Great!

“The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in.”
- Morrie Schwartz

Do & Don't 11/18/2011

Daily Grind- Do & Don’t 11/18/2011
Do & Don’t begin with the same two letters but what separates them are Action + Effort. It’s simple; you do what you want to do! If the SON of GOD can turn water into wine, surely, we can bring the glasses to drink it. All it takes is Action + Effort. Let’s stop making the excuse “I would if I could”. The response is you can but you don’t! I challenge you today t...o cease with the easy way out and stretch your brilliant mind to accept and conquer the challenges of life by blazing new trails. Instead of DON’T choose DO and insert Action + Effort. The end result will = GREATNESS!!!
BE GREAT!!!
I choose Do, because choosing Don’t never made a difference. – The Bushinator.

Let Them Talk 11/17/2011

Daily Grind-Let them Talk 11/17/2011
Have you ever notice that regardless of what you do, it is just not enough for certain people? You can start early, stay late, go your hardest and give your best effort and still, that’s not enough. They always find fault or have something to say. My reply is to let them talk! I challenge you today to do your very best in every situation and allow the haters to... talk. You will soon realize that they push your buttons just to get a reaction. Remember, people ask QUESTIONS for ANSWERS but make STATEMENTS for REACTIONS. Let them Talk and Be Great!

When you’ve done your best and all that you can do; at what point do you stop caring about what others say about you? -The Bushinator

Get Fit on Faith! 11/16/2011

Daily Grind - Get Fit on Faith! 11/16/2011

Every time a crisis enter into our life, We are engrained with the opportunity to exercise our Faith. It is at this time that we should recall all the past events when the good Lord showed up and showed out. I don't care what you are going through; sickness, no job, break-up, or death! I challenge you today to get fit on faith by believing in the almighty power of Jesus. Get in shape and Be Great!

Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Don't Look Back! 11/15/2011

Daily Grind-Don’t Look Back! 11/15/2011
Often times we can’t make progress because we continue to look back. The Past is the Past! It is time for us to discover our new life. However, that can’t happen if we are focusing on past accomplishments. We all get excited and pumped up when we talk about our HAY-DAY! Believe it or not your HAY-DAY is today. You can’t bring back the time when you were the ...captain of the football team, or the prettiest girl in your class. Let it go! Quit looking back so that we can move forward. Be Great!
“One day at a time--this is enough. Do not look back and grieve over the past for it is gone; and do not be troubled about the future, for it has not yet come. Live in the present, and make it so beautiful it will be worth remembering.”
-Unknown

Family and Friends 11/14/2011

Daily Grind- Family and Friends 11/14/2011

I have known this for quite a while; however, it became very apparent to me this weekend. There is nothing in the world more important (outside of our Creator) than family and friends. You can have all the riches in the world, but if you don’t have anyone to share it with, it means nothing. I challenge you today, to take the time to tell your family and ...friends that you love and cherish them. I am grateful and appreciative to each and every one of you and of course I love you. Because you are my Friend, that makes you my Family! Be Great!



Faith+Family+Friends=Freedom

– The Bush Family Code

Today I Say I Do! 11/11/2011

Daily Grind-Today I Say I Do! 11/11/2011
Today I enter into a new chapter of my life. Today I share your thoughts and dreams forever. Today I accept additional responsibility; I am responsible to Protect, to Provide and to Promote your well being. Today I intertwine your family with mine; your friends become my friends, your highs become my highs and when it rains, we will dance in the rain together. Today I say I do to My Best Love, My Best Comforter, and My Best Friend! Bridget Bush-
BB Baby! Be Great!
For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul. - Unknown

Make A Commitment 11/10/2011

Daily Grind-Make a Commitment 11/10/2011
Today is the start of something Great! In order for us to make that happen we have to commit to being Great. Often times we fall short on our goals because of our commitment to the task of that particular goal. We can have substantial success if we buckle our boot straps and dig in. Commitment takes effort, effort takes heart. A heart that is committed to b...eing Great. Make a Commitment and Be Great!
If you don't make a total commitment to whatever you're doing, then you start looking to bail out the first time the boat starts leaking. It's tough enough getting that boat to shore with everybody rowing, let alone when a guy stands up and starts putting his life jacket on.
- Lou Holtz

Don't Agree 11/9/2011

Daily Grind - Don't Agree 11/9/2011

It is critical to our being not to agree, when people place their opinions about our character as fact. I understand that we are all subjects to criticism for whatever reason. I also don't have a problem with criticism that builds. I am talking about the dream killers. Today I challenge you to take control of your mind by knowing who you are. If someone says s...omething that's not uplifting to your individual being, don't agree with it. Be mindful that when people criticize or have opinions, it is more about their insecurities than it is about us. So don't agree with them, just agree to Be Great!


“When we judge or criticize another person, it says nothing about that person; it merely says something about our own need to be critical.”-Unknown

“Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you. Love me and I may be forced to love you.”
-William Arthur Ward

Delayed Does Not Mean Denied 11/8/2011

Daily Grind- Delayed Does Not Mean Denied 11/8/2011
Just because you haven't received the results that you want, does not mean they are not coming. Your desire to push through will prevail. According to Og Mandino, small attempts repeated will over take any undertaking. Remember, you have FAVOR! Your place is at the head and not the tail. Focus and walk into your destiny and the results will follow.

1 Corinthians 2:9
But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.

Be A Leaning Post! 11/7/2011

Daily Grind – Be a Leaning Post! 11/7/2011

Let’s face it we all have issues. Once we get past that fact, it is time to be of service to others by being a leaning post for someone. Right now, we need to develop into trustworthy individuals that someone in need can depend on. Everyone needs someone that they can confide in and be listened to without being criticized. Is that you? Or are you the gos...siping friend that can’t seem to hold water? I challenge you to look within and find integrity to be the Gate Keeper for someone, that when they trust you with their problem(s), they know that you are not going to open their business up to the world.
Be Great!

To be trusted is a greater compliment than to be loved. –George MacDonald

Today Is A New Day! 11/4/2011

Daily Grind – Today is a NEW Day! 11/4/2011

Today is a fresh NEW day. What happened yesterday is forever in the history books. Whether it was good or bad, it is time for us to refocus and be blessed in the moment. We often bring drama and crisis upon ourselves because we can’t let things GO! Get over the fact that someone let you down or disappointed you and open up your gift of TODAY! That is your PRESENT! Be Great.

The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, nor to anticipate troubles, but to live the present moment wisely and earnestly.
- Buddha

Control Your Thinking 11/3/2011

Daily Grind – Control your Thinking
11/3/11
Today I challenge you to control your own thinking. Believe in your ability to make the right choice and do the right thing. Stop allowing the negativity to creep into your mind. When it says “No, you’re not good enough.” You stand firm and say “Yes, I’m the best ever.” The Good Lord has equipped us with the tools to be successful. We must believe that w...e can do it. Be Great!

The man who thinks he can and the man who thinks he can’t are both right. Which one are you? - Will Smith

Romans 12:12
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Happy Birthday Mama 11/2/2011

Daily Grind – Happy Birthday Mama 11/2/11

Today I honor the woman who sacrificed her life for me. I still appreciate the fact that you worked for free, so that I could get an education. That’s Love! I now understand all of the hard work and dedication that you put into me and my brothers, to drive us to do something. I love and cherish you forever. Happy Birthday!

I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life. ~Abraham Lincoln

Reflection of One 11/1/2011

Daily Grind – Reflection of one 11/1/11

I am rubber you’re glue whatever you say/do bounces off of me and sticks to you. Give love and love will return to you. Give peace and peace returns to you. Judge and you will also be judged. Today I challenge you to be a reflection of one, 1love! Be Great!

Kindness: a language the DEAF can hear and the BLIND can see. - Larry Wall

Be Flexible! 10/31/2011

Daily Grind- Be Flexible 10/31/2011
There is nothing constant but change. Often time we feel that we can’t begin a new adventure until everything is in place and all the stars align just right. Flexibility allows us to JUST DO IT, regardless of the circumstances. Life is like a basketball game, when you are dribbling down the court and prepared to make a pass to your teammate, the other team step...s in front and steals the ball, what do you do? You can’t pout and cry that someone stole your ball. You have to move in quick transition to play defense. Today be flexible to life demands and prepare for the quick transitions. Be GREAT!

~ Empty your mind; be formless, shapeless - like water. Now you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup, you put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle, you put it in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend. ~ Bruce Lee