You can’t talk mediocrity and expect great things.

We all want to be better. At least I hope so. Growth is something that should be continuous in your life. What do you expect from your life? A better job, a bigger house, a nicer car, better relationships, or maybe better health. When you think about your daily thoughts and how they come about do you find yourself always complaining about your life? When you chat with your friends are you positive or is negativity the only thing coming out of your mouth? I really want you to think about this. You’d be surprised how many people say they are positive and upbeat and speaking great things over their lives but whenever you have a conversation with them, it’s the total opposite. This mediocre attitude is a thief. It’s a thief of goals and dreams.

I get it. You don’t want to seem greedy, or selfish, so you don’t want to dream to big. You’re afraid to ask for too much. Who decides what’s too much? A lot of people say “I just want enough to pay my bills.” That’s speaking mediocrity. Think about how many people you could help if you did have abundance! God wants to give us life more abundantly. So go for it!! Don’t be afraid to dream beyond your wildest dreams!  Just because it’s beyond your dreams, does not mean it’s above God’s goal for your life! What goals and dreams have you given up on because you’re afraid that it’s just “too big”? You can’t out think or out dream God.

I’ve always had a desire to write. I’ve always loved reading and writing. Over the years I’ve started and never finished a few books. I didn’t think I could do it. It was hard, I was busy, and I was married with 3 kids and a full time job. But guess what? All of those are excuses to stay in mediocrity. It’s still hard, I’m still busy, and I still have 3 kids. Being a single mom is way harder than being married. And I’m writing a book. I stopped settling where I had resigned myself to be because it was easy. I knew that was not my purpose. I talked myself into believing that having food, a house and enough money to pay my bills was enough. It wasn’t enough, not by a long shot. I started feeling restless and couldn’t figure out why. I prayed about it and God said –write. I was like write what? Being a Life Coach, I’ve helped people deal with all kinds of issues. When God told me to use that knowledge to write a book, I was hesitant at first. It was scary! But, I faced my fear,  and I’m almost finish with my first book, and I have ideas for 2 more books already!! I’m being obedient to God and I do have big goals and dreams and even if I don’t become the next Stephen King or Tom Clancy. I am an author, and I’m writing. God has already opened doors and will continue to open doors that no man can shut.

My challenge to you is this. When you feel “less than”, don’t settle on mediocrity in your life. Think about what it is you desire the most for your life. Make a plan and go for it!! Ask God for big things, and then expect Him to answer!! My Pastor always says to get something you don't have, you have to do something you've never done. 

John 10:10 – A thief is only there to steal and kill and destroy. I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than ever dreamed of. (The Message Bible). 

What's your vision?

By Charletta Adams- Professional Life Coach

When people ask if you have a vision, what usually pops in your mind? For me, it’s everything I want to accomplish in my life and what I think it will take to get there. Do you have a vision? Where do you see yourself at the end of this year? The next 5 years? Or even the next 10 years? The vision inside you is what can propel you to reach everything your heart desires! What’s keeping you from going for it? Is it fear, money, education or maybe connections with the right people? We all have obstacles that can hold us back if we let them. Here’s the key – IF YOU LET IT!! Don’t let anything or anyone keep you from reaching your destiny. Proverbs 29:18 says Without vision; People perish. That verse has stuck with me since I heard it and I refuse to let anything or anyone come between me and my vision.

It’s very easy to want to give up on your vision if you feel like it’s not happening the way you want, or if it doesn’t work the first time. But here’s the deal. If it didn’t work the first time, now you know what NOT to do.  Thomas Edison said “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.  Just because it didn’t work the first time or even the first hundred times, keep at it!

 Think about this – Do you realize that it’s not just about you? Do you know how many people will be blessed if you reach YOUR vision? You give 40+ hours per week to someone else’s vision. How much time to you devote to your own?  What is it that you would do if you knew you couldn’t fail? You can make your dreams a reality. Don’t give up. Ever. It’s never too late. Colonel Sanders started Kentucky Fried Chicken at 65 after receiving his first social security check for $105. He wasn’t ready to retire or give up. So he didn’t. He went to several different people before he was finally given a chance and he succeeded!! If he can do it, you can.