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One Day Closer

I read a great book in high school that really left an impression on me. It was “Thinner” by Stephen King. It is an interesting book that held me spellbound. It is all about taking responsibilities for your actions, doing the right thing and the consequences that happen as a result.

Stephen King is one of the greatest authors of my generation. Since his first novel in 1974, Carrie, he has written over 47 novels and the total amount of publications has been over 157 short stories and novels. I read once that he pushes himself to write for a minimum of 8 hours per day. I wonder what he mentally and emotionally faces everyday in order to have that level of commitment to his craft.

My wife just returned from a last minute trip to France. Her brother in law passed away quickly from skin cancer. It has been an interesting last year and a half in our family since this is the fourth family member to pass into God’s Hands. Death is a funny thing in that it always brings out the best in people and sometimes the worst. It really shows a person’s capacity to love and provides real life experiences to show the depth of the relationships we have created in life.

I recently watched the movie “Express.” It was about the first African American Heisman Trophy winner, Ernie Davis. He followed in Jim Brown’s legacy at Syracuse University. After winning the Heisman Trophy in 1962, he died two years later of leukemia. The Cleveland Browns let him dress for the first game and even though he never played a single down in the NFL, and retired his jersey. At his funeral there were over 40,000 people.

My question to you is, “What are you one day closer too?” Logically, everyone knows they are one day closer to death but what else are you one day closer to in your life? What are you one day closer to today mentally, emotionally, physically, or spiritually? Mark Schultz has a great song that goes,

“So let the rain start falling where it will
And I will run through this valley
Just to climb to that hill
And if they ask why I’m smiling
After all I’ve been through
It’s cause I’m just a day closer to You”

What rain is falling on you in life today: are you troubles financial, emotional , relationships, or a lack of faith? Are you going to keep on moving through the peaks and valleys, overcoming the obstacles and challenges with a smile on your face, and focus on what you are one day closer to that is positive and meaningful?

Ernie Davis was willing to devote his life to a craft that he loved even though in the end he did not achieve his dream of playing in the NFL. However, he attained something else along the way that was even more powerful. Some people think it is the Heisman Trophy, yet I bet even Ernie Davis couldn’t name the 40,000 people that showed up to honor what his life stood for. He was always moving one day closer to being better at what he loved. He was one day closer to being a role model for young African Americans who wanted to believe in a better life and having hope for a brighter future. Fifty years later he could not have known there would be a guy sitting in his living room, watching a movie about his life, and getting a boost of faith and hope to overcome his personal challenges.

My wife returned from France one day closer to building stronger and better relationships with her family she is lucky to see once every couple of years. My kids are one day closer to understanding how much she loves them and works to support them everyday. I am one day closer to strengthening my relationship with her by remembering all that she adds to my life that sometimes I take for granted.

Stephen King will undoubtedly die with many unfinished novels, stories, and ideas in his writing office. However, he has shaped and changed the world. He is one day closer to his 200th novel. He is one day closer to moving someone with his stories and ideas. He is one day closer to a life that will move and inspire others to devote their lives to what they love. He will continue to be a model of success for many years after he has passed on.

Ask yourself today, “What am I one step closer to that will make my life a masterpiece?” Even if you don’t have an answer, make one up and take action. Move one day closer to an even more masterful life.

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“I have to say that my clothes are already starting to feel much looser. I wore a jacket to church on Sunday and I could already tell that the jacket was much looser. I am also starting to wear several shirts that had just gotten too tight for me but are now starting to fit much better.

Regardless of the weigh-in tomorrow I would say that this program has been a huge success. I was 201.4 at the beginning of the month and I have lost nearly 9 pounds so far. Given the fact that I was completely out of the loop for two weeks with regards to physical activity – one week because of a sinus infection and one week because of surgery, this was mostly achieved through practicing good self-control on the eating front. I am still trying to hit 190 by the end of this week. Also, the only time I have lost weight in the past is when I was on a diet (I have tried several over the years) or on a physical fitness plan…….so, to me, to accomplish this without a “diet” mentality is actually a bigger win than just about anything else. I also noticed this AM that I have much more energy that I did at the beginning of the month.

I have now set a new goal to hit 183 by July 31st…. I am actually confident that I can achieve this goal using this method that we have used here.”
At weigh-in the next morning at the completion of the 30-days with the Fast Track to Success Plan…

“I was at 191.8 this morning…..So, I have lost a total of over 9 1/2 pounds in the last 30 days! I am feeling great! My goals are set for today!”

Thanks,

J.S.

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