John S. Gordon - Business and Personal Coach

"You have the greatness and the power.  I just help you turn on the switch."

Welcome to Issue 129.  If you did not receive a previous issue, you may use the archive link below to view it now.  The mission of "Marvelous Mondays" is to offer an inspirational thought, a practical exercise, some humor, or a simple tip to jump-start your week and to enhance your life, business, outlook or relationships. 

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Aren't fireworks a spectacular celebration of our freedom? 

We know some of the sacrifices of our founders and of those who endured the merciless cold and diseases in that winter in Valley Forge.  There is another group of soldiers not so widely known - those who were captured by the British and imprisoned in New York.  Their treatment was inhumane.  They were given a hard biscuit and a cup of smelly soup as a ration to last 3 days.  A full 70 % of our men died under this mistreatment.  How did the remaining 30 % endure and survive? 

Historians tell us that they survived due to their great passion for freedom, not just for themselves, but for their families and further generations. 

It is easy to bemoan the "smaller rations" that some of us are experiencing because of the economy.  And of course it is easy to find others who will comisserate with us.  Instead of being part of a Boston Tea Party, are we hosting a Pity Party?  Of course it is human to do so, but is it helpful? 

Instead of focusing on our "smaller rations", can we use this time to appreciate and light up our own fireworks of passion for the people in our homes, in our businesses and in the organizations and causes we support?

                   **John is currently accepting a few new coaching clients.**

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