The other day I sat in Chipotle for about two hours. Part of that time was spent eating a bowl (without the cheese, sour cream, corn, rice, or nachos haha) and the remaining time was spent writing in my journal. I’ve had a journal off and on for years but felt it was time to resurrect it as I create new goals for myself on a daily basis.

I wrote down a lot of things but later that evening, I had a conversation with someone that gave me even more inspiration. I feel like I’ve been floating on a cloud called “direction”….FINALLY. Without knowing it, however, people browse through and try to steal your joy.

I normally have a lot of slick stuff to say b/c that’s just me. Sometimes…by my own admission…I get a kick out of the back and forth banter between me and another b/c it’s fun to see how irritated one can get. But I’ve been so stoked and re-energized that it’s easier for me to dismiss a person’s antics than it is to entertain it. Oh…and this is in my personal life.

Truth is, some folks are just stuck in their ways. I know I have some things about me that I probably could change, as do some of you. But some things just “stick.” It’s never a good idea to let anyone take away your joy from your inspiration, man. Just keep on blazing that trail and do it, do it, DO IT!

I posted a status message on Yahoo today that read: My ability to bounce back should be well documented in history books for the faithless. Any person can take a hell of a lot of hits but it takes character to not let those hits get you down.

My motivation inspires me. Business people inspire me. My REAL friends inspire me.

Gotta love inspiration!