Daily Grind Classic - Be Thankful! 8/30/2013

Daily Grind Classic- Be Thankful! 8/30/2013

Every morning, when the Master taps us on our shoulder to rise, we should be thankful. We may be broke, not feeling our best and just plain fed up but we are alive! It is at these moments, that we should thank GOD for his goodness. I challenge you today to be thankful, no matter what your current situation. It is easy to give thanks when things are going our way.  However, the real test is to remember the FATHER’S grace when things aren’t going the way we expected. It is our duty to be reminded that each day is a blessing and provides us with another opportunity to change the forecast of our lives. By changing our forecast, we remain hopeful that God will shine in and on our lives. Be THANKFUL and Be Great!

James A. Bush, Jr. (The Bushinator)

Be thankful for your trials. If you’re being tested, you’re being perfected. Which means you have a divine purpose and reason to rejoice! ~Unknown

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Classic - You Win Some and You Learn Some! 8/29/13

Daily Grind Classic- You Win Some and You Learn Some! 8/29/2013

Throughout our lifetime, we will be provided with many experiences that will provide victory and defeat. However, it is critical that we place a spotlight on the lessons learned in the midst of our defeats. I challenge you today to understand those setbacks and learn the lessons from the process, for it is in those lessons that we learn and grow in our faith. It is important that we remember to remain humbled when we triumph, for the enemy has already set up new attacks. When the trying times arrive, our focus should be on the lessons we've learned, knowing that the teacher has provided us an open book for the TEST. 

James A. Bush, Jr. (The Bushinator)

Winning is great, sure, but if you are really going to do something in life, the secret is learning how to lose. Nobody goes undefeated all the time. If you can pick up after a crushing defeat, and go on to win again, you are going to be a champion someday. ~Wilma Rudolph

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Classic - Live Up To Your Potential! 8/28/13

Daily Grind Classic – Live Up To Your Potential! 8/28/13

Each day the sun rises, we are given another opportunity to raise our level of living. It is up to us as individuals to center our attention on the life we WANT to live and not the life we HAVE. I challenge you today to live up to your potential by striving to be great in everything you do. We all have something that we need to work on or make adjustments to in order to get better. It’s not what we see that becomes our potential; it’s what we can’t see. If we make a decision to go beyond our limits in all that we do, the world will be ours and everything that’s in it. Let’s take personal inventory of ourselves and weed out all the things that delay us in reaching our goals. When we fully recognize our potential, we will transcend ourselves into a dimension we could have only dreamed of before. We must be so focused that each step we take will lead us closer to our destiny. Stop procrastinating and let’s live up to our ultimate potential by Being Great.  

James A. Bush, Jr. (The Bushinator)

“Whatever your discipline, become a student of excellence in all things. Take every opportunity to observe people who manifest the qualities of mastery. These models of excellence will inspire you and guide you toward the fulfillment of your highest potential.” -Tony Buzan

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Classic - You Can't Settle! 8/27/13

Daily Grind – You Can’t Settle! 8/27/13

At the top of this morning, we have the opportunity to make a decision on what we want for our lives. Things may not appear the way we envisioned them but we can’t just sit back and give up on plans our FATHER has for us. I challenge you today to recognize that you can’t settle for what’s happening right now. We are obligated to make a difference and once we agree that we can’t settle for things as they are, we need to put in the extra effort into being successful. Now is the time to take a good look at the things we need to improve and refuse to settle on the idea that “it is what it is”. Be determined to reach your goals and don’t settle for less than being GREAT!

James A. Bush, Jr. (The Bushinator)

“If you limit your choices only to what seems possible or reasonable, you disconnect yourself from what you truly want. And then all that is left is compromise.” ~Robert Fritz

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Classic - 4th and Inches! 8/26/13

Daily Grind- 4^th and Inches! 8/26/13

There will be times in our lives when we face some intense situations that will require us to exert a higher level of concentration and energy to conquer our goals. One split decision can make or break everything that we have worked for. It is during these times that we must give 110% in our effort, knowing that we are more than prepared to push our way past the first down marker. Today I challenge you to live each day with a 4^th and inches mentality. This means that for every decision we make, we should be on our knees “Tebowing” ourselves to victory. There is no time for doubt and negative thinking. Whatever obstacle we face, we are obligated to accept the challenges and defeat them. So take the risk, go for it on 4^th and inches and Be Great!

James A. Bush, Jr. (The Bushinator)

1 John 4:4 Greater is He that is in me, than he that is in the world.

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Classic - Get Ready For What's In Store! 8/23/13

Daily Grind Classic – Get Ready For What’s In Store! 8/23/2013

At the top of this day, it is time that we prepare our minds for what our Heavenly Father has prepared for our lives. It is in this moment that we must believe what’s in our hearts and not what’s before our eyes. I challenge you today to change your mind and prepare for your blessings. Be reminded that our miracles will always align with the Faith we have. Once we decide that we are going to press on regardless of our situations, the desires of our hearts will be fulfilled. However, if we continue to be unstable, we will receive similar results. So today, let’s block out the negative thoughts, knowing that our cup is about to run over and we will continue to be GREAT!  

James A. Bush, Jr. (The Bushinator)

May your days be many and your troubles be few. May all God's blessings descend upon you. May peace be within you may your heart be strong. May you find what you're seeking wherever you roam. ~ Irish Blessings

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Classic - A Renewed Spirit! 8/22/2013

Daily Grind Classic - A Renewed Spirit! 8/22/2013

There are special occasions (holidays, vacations, birthdays or family gatherings) that give us a renewed spirit and a fresh perspective on life.  These moments offer so much joy that we wish we could bottle them up and ration them out throughout the year when we need inspiration during difficult times.  I challenge you today to start this morning with a fresh and renewed spirit, knowing that the BEST IS YET TO COME in your life!  YOU possess the KEY that unlocks your mind from defeat and unleashes the Greatness within you. Be encouraged by the resurrection of our heavenly Father, knowing that we are not chained by the conditions that we see. It is when our SPIRITS are RENEWED that we are FREE to Be Great!

James A. Bush, Jr. (The Bushinator)

There is an opportunity for us to renew ourselves. There's an opportunity for us to leave the past behind and present something different for the future. ~Jay Weatherill

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Put It Together! 8/21/13

DAILY GRIND – Put It Together! 8/21/13

On this Wonderful Wednesday, let’s set a plan that will get us excited about our future. It is time that we make a commitment to excel in everything that we do. We know that all good things come with a cost so we must be ready to work to show that our efforts match our desire to extend further. I challenge you today to put it all together. Allow your thoughts to form your words and your words to dictate your actions so that you can reap the rewards of your vision. At this moment in our lives, we must have the confidence to set in motion all of our dreams and aspirations. We must remember that we reside in an atmosphere that is fertile with opportunity and it is critical that we put all of our pieces together to execute our plan to BE GREAT!

James A. Bush, Jr. (The Bushinator)

“Without leaps of imagination or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreaming, after all is a form of planning.” ~Gloria Steinem

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Pick Your Battles! 8/20/13

DAILY GRIND – Pick Your Battles! 8/20/13

At the start of this beautiful morning, let’s keep in mind that we hold the power to choose our participation in conflict. In order for us to ascertain peace, every decision we make should give us peace of mind. I challenge you today to be wise when picking your battles. We must consistently practice self-control in everything that we do. We cannot allow ourselves to be pulled into conflict but rather seek opportunities for resolution. Today, we must choose to be at peace with ourselves and with the universe. Remember that whatever you focus your thoughts on is what you give life to. So, let’s pick the battles of peace for we know that when we control ourselves, we control the world! BE GREAT!

James A. Bush, Jr. (The Bushinator)

Strike against war, for without you no battles can be fought! ~Helen Keller

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Turn The Corner! 8/19/13

DAILY GRIND – Turn The Corner! 8/19/13

On this magnificent Monday, we should be encouraged to move past the things that have been holding us back. It is time that we clear our minds and prepare for forward movement. I challenge you today to turn the corner. Take charge of your life and don’t allow anyone, anything or any circumstance to impede your progress. Our GPS of life has determined that our present situation is not our final destination so we must pick ourselves up from disappointments and keep going. Often times we work against ourselves and we tend to get caught up in conditions that suspend our thoughts…but not today! We must bind up everything that alters our progress and regardless of what we see, commit to moving toward our goals and aspirations. It is our time to turn the corner, progress to the world we envision and live to BE GREAT!

James A. Bush, Jr. (The Bushinator)

I've seen enough things to know that if you just keep on going, if you turn the corner, the sun will be shining. ~Al Sharpton

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Train Your Brain! 8/16/13

DAILY GRIND – Train Your Brain! 8/16/13

As we look forward to this weekend, we must commit to a higher standard of being. It is critical that we analyze where we are currently and put a plan in place to advance ourselves to the next level of living. I challenge you today to train your brain to think BIG.  We owe it to ourselves to believe in the power of our own thinking and do things we’ve never done before. By permitting our minds to see the beyond our current situation, we free ourselves from insecurities and doubts, which gives us clarity to the ultimate knowledge that the Father has for us. It is imperative that we concentrate on stretching our minds past the present and into our magnificent future. Train your brain, think BIG and Be Great!

James A. Bush, Jr. (The Bushinator)

Ordinary people believe only in the possible. Extraordinary people visualize not what is possible or probable, but rather what is impossible. And by visualizing the impossible, they begin to see it as possible. ~Cherie Carter-Scott 

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Life Support! 8/15/13

DAILY GRIND – Life Support! 8/15/13

At the top of this Thankful Thursday, we must honor those individuals in our lives that help maintain our well-being. Often times we take them for granted and expect them to move on our behalf regardless of the circumstances. I challenge you today to give thanks to your life support and appreciate the fact that you have someone in your corner. These individuals stand in the gap for us when we do not deserve it. They are bold enough to tell us what we NEED to hear and not we WANT to hear. There are times when they upset us or get on our last nerves; however, when we are in need, our loved ones are always there. They tolerate us when we are at our worst and they drive us to be our best. They are another indicator that we are abundantly BLESSED. So, let’s show gratitude and let those who support us know it by giving thanks. I personally thank all of you for reading The Daily Grind. I hope that it inspires you, like you inspire me to BE GREAT!  

James A. Bush, Jr. (The Bushinator)

My friends and family are my support system. They tell me what I need to hear, not what I want to hear and they are there for me in the good and bad times. Without them I have no idea where I would be and I know that their love for me is what's keeping my head above the water. ~Kelly Clarkson

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Lessons Learned! 8/14/13

DAILY GRIND – Lessons Learned! 8/14/13

As we start another day, let’s glance back at the essential experiences that life has taught us. For us to advance to the next phase of our lives, we cannot execute the same plan that failed us before. We must use the knowledge gained from our stumbling blocks to get back up and try again. I challenge you today to recognize the lessons learned from your past and implement them as stepping stones to your bright future. We can’t focus on the fear of having the same outcome; instead we must be confident, knowing that the things that have not killed us only made us stronger. We are obligated to ourselves and our families to formulate the right plan of success.  However, if we fall short, we must exhibit the courage to pick up the pieces and be bold enough to try again. For it is in those moments of despair that we can distinguish that we are GREAT!   

James A. Bush, Jr. (The Bushinator)

“Make a pact with yourself today to not be defined by your past. Sometimes the greatest thing to come out of all your hard work isn't what you get for it, but what you become for it. Shake things up today! Be You...Be Free...Share.” ~Steve Maraboli, Life, the Truth, and Being Free

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Between the Dash! 8/13/13

DAILY GRIND – Between the Dash! 8/13/13

On this brand new day, let’s look to the hills from which cometh our help and allow our focus to be on the time between our birth and when we meet our maker. What LEGACY will you leave? If you were to expire at this very moment, would you be satisfied with what you have accomplished? If not, start today by establishing a new expectation for your life. Keep in mind that no one has the power to control your destiny but YOU! I challenge you today to cherish the moments between the dash by living every minute of your life as if it was your last. We can’t afford to consume ourselves with the small stuff or worry about things that are beyond our control. We should concentrate on living life to the fullest. So today, we must take advantage of every opportunity to serve others and build our legacy on giving. And when that faithful day comes and the Father calls our name, we will be recognized for our good deeds and will be rewarded because we are GREAT!   

James A. Bush, Jr. (The Bushinator)

Somebody should tell us, right at the start of our lives, that we are dying. Then we might live life to the limit, every minute of every day. Do it! I say. Whatever you want to do, do it now! There are only so many tomorrows. ~Pope Paul VI

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Classic - Pain for Position! 8/12/13

Daily Grind Classic- Pain for Position! 8/12/13

We all face struggles and with those struggles, we will experience some pain. The good news is that the pain places us in a direct position to receive our blessings. Consider this; when a mother is going through labor, the pain can be unbearable but once the baby is born, the blessing from that pain is revealed. You might be going through right now but remember your pain is directed to your position. The heartache you face today will bring forth your healing tomorrow. You will get through it.  I challenge you today to cope with the pain, realizing that it is an agent to deliver your blessings. Don’t lose hope during the pain, anticipate your blessing and Be Great!

 “What seems to us as bitter trail are often blessings in disguise” – Oscar Wilde

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FAITH It 'Til You MAKE It!

Daily Grind – FAITH It ‘Til You MAKE It! 8/9/2013

As we begin this weekend, we should exhibit true confidence and belief in the promises of our Heavenly Father. We must remind ourselves that regardless of what appears before us, we are VICTORIOUS! I challenge you today to keep the FAITH until you MAKE it through. Of course there will be times when we feel like throwing in the towel and giving up. However, in these moments, we must demonstrate obedience to the unwavering word of GOD! This is where all of our needs are met and we develop the faith and strength to continue on life’s journey. The key is to hold on and don’t give up! When you show that your FAITH is strong, you are guaranteed to MAKE it through any storm. Be Blessed and BE GREAT!

James A. Bush, Jr. (The Bushinator)

Dont quit, press on, keep fighting when you're hardest hit. Have faith in God & know that within you is an unstoppable power. ~Unknown  

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Go Beyond The Norm!

Daily Grind – Go Beyond The Norm! 8/8/2013

Once our eyes open this new morning, we were obligated to do more than what we did the day before. Let’s take the opportunity to extend ourselves further. I challenge you today to go beyond the norm in every aspect of your life. We can’t consider ourselves GREAT if we only perform at the bare minimum. Today let’s give a level of energy that pushes us beyond what we are accustomed to. It will be uncomfortable but once we get used to it, we will find that the rewards of our efforts are much greater. It is only when we exert ourselves beyond the norm that we can reach higher ground. We must raise our average today by having the right mindset and determination to go beyond and setting a new norm for Being GREAT!

James A. Bush, Jr. (The Bushinator)

Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

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We're Still Here!

Daily Grind – We’re Still Here! 8/7/2013

As we embrace the rays of a new sunshine, let’s rejoice in the fact that in spite of the hand that life has dealt us, we made it through. If we reflect on the possibilities of what could have been, we can’t help but to give thanks. I challenge you today to be encouraged by the fact that you are still here. The enemy has tried to hit us with his best shot but we are still standing and should be motivated by the strength that the Father has given us. It is time that we develop and execute our plan for happiness. We must stop making excuses and be proactive because we’re still here and we have another opportunity to Be GREAT!

James A. Bush, Jr. (The Bushinator)

Life has picked me up, knocked me down, and even kicked my butt a few times. But I'm still here to say WHAT DOESN'T KILL YOU CAN ONLY MAKE YOU STRONGER! ~Nishan Pan

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Take Advantage!

Daily Grind – Take Advantage! 8/6/2013

At the break of this new day, we are granted another opportunity to make the best use of our time to get things right. We can’t afford to sit back and wait for ideal conditions before we act because we may not get this chance again. I challenge you today to take advantage of the time that life offers. If you have wronged someone, humble yourself and use the opportunity to get things on track. If you have suffered a heart break, be open to forgiveness and allow yourself to love again. Time is the one thing that man cannot conquer so it is critical that we use each moment we have to be a bright light that shines in this world. We should never reflect back on our lives and feel regret, because on this day we are charged to take advantage of each moment we face and work to Be GREAT!

James A. Bush, Jr. (The Bushinator)

Start where you are. Distant fields always look greener, but opportunity lies right where you are. Take advantage of every opportunity of service.

~Robert Collier

Life is a gift, and it offers us the privilege, opportunity, and responsibility to give something back by becoming more. ~Tony Robbins

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It Starts Today!

Daily Grind – It Starts Today! 8/5/2013

With the beginning of this new week, we must set the stage for the rest of our lives. We can’t allow our present circumstances to dictate where we are headed. I challenge you to start today to build the type of future that you envision. Let’s erase the bad memories of our past and work to shape a dynamic future that is filled with prosperity. Keep in mind that tomorrow is coming regardless of what we do. We can choose to work and enjoy the fruits our labor or play and suffer the consequences of our decisions. It starts today! There is no time to waste; our breakthrough is closer than we think. We must truly commit ourselves to the process of being better by setting goals and having the faith, along with the determination, to achieve them. So start today by shaping your future and Be GREAT!

James A. Bush, Jr. (The Bushinator)

What matters is to live in the present, live now, for every moment is now. It is your thoughts and acts of the moment that create your future. The outline of your future path already exists, for you created its pattern by your past. ~Sai Baba

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Daily Grind -Classic-TGIF!

Daily Grind CLASSIC–TGIF! 8/2/2013

 

Thank God It’s Friday! With the close of each week, we should be in high spirits to be provided a day where we can loosen up and lighten the load. Although we have endured victories and defeats of the past week, our minds should be focused on TODAY. I challenge you today to exhibit the same exuberant spirit every day, as you do on Friday. Right now, we can set the stage for the rest of our lives, by highlighting the way we act today. Once we accept the fact that NO DAY is promised, we will begin to treat every day like its FRIDAY. So let’s lift our hearts, our minds and our spirits today, realizing that we are truly grateful for the opportunity to Be GREAT!

 

James A. Bush, Jr. (The Bushinator)

 

Make each day of the week like Friday and your life will take on new enthusiasm.
~Byron Pulsifer

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Test Your Patience!

Daily Grind-Test Your Patience! 8/1/2013

There will be days when we feel that despite our best efforts, things may not turn out the way we wanted. It is critical that we remain faithful, patient and consistent, knowing that if we continue to do the work required, our plans will eventually fall in place. I challenge you today to be assured that when your patience is being tested you must have razor sharp focus on the goal at hand. You can’t afford to be consumed by your current state; you must keep your eyes on the ultimate prize. It is important to recognize that once you have developed a sense of patience, you have the ability to be disciplined in all aspects of your life. Your challenges didn’t happen overnight and sometimes there will be a process to overcome your hurdle. We must remember with patience comes PEACE! Test your patience, keep the persistence and Be Great!

James A. Bush, Jr. (The Bushinator)

Our real blessings often appear to us in the shape of pains, losses and disappointments; but let us have patience and we soon shall see them in their proper figures. ~Joseph Addison

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