As we begin a new and, hopefully, more positive year, ask yourself this question: Are you the person you want to be? If the answer is no, listen up. There are ways to fix that. In his book, Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself, Dr. Joe Dispenza, renowned author, speaker, researcher, and chiropractor, explains how to untangle negative ways of thinking and create more positive,…
What a month this has been! My (new) heart is full of gratitude for the many blessings I’ve received in my life, especially in the past couple of weeks. For those who don’t know my story, you’ll find it documented in my blog post entitled, The Beat of Faith. I finally worked my way to the top of the heart transplant list, so I spent…
Happy people are the richest people on earth. Everyone wants to be happy. However, not everyone knows how to become that happy. Well, look at the things that people like Garen Armstrong do all the time. Here are 7 things remarkably happy people do often. ExerciseMind and body are closely connected. If the body feels good, then your mindset will follow. Exercise regularly to get…
Thank you Garen Armstrong, your heart and your vision are tremendously appreciated. It’s no wonder your greatest challenge gives us hope. Good Leaders Fight for OthersWhen overwhelmed with uncertainty, most people tend to close themselves off from the world, hiding behind their confusion and frustration. Nothing could be more true when facing a life-threatening medical condition. Garen Armstrong, a Kansas City business leader, was shocked…
With the Thanksgiving holiday fast approaching, it seems appropriate to talk a little bit about the power of giving thanks and living a life filled with gratitude. It’s been a challenging year, to say the least, and I’m guessing that many people may have to dig a little deeper this year to find things to be grateful for. Maybe these notes will help. Dr. Robert…
Entrepreneurs are Born, Not Made The essence of entrepreneurship begins with the first breath an infant draws. That tiny infant may seem needy and yet, as many an unwitting new parent learns, infant need can be a clue to their future entrepreneurship. Take note of the entrepreneurial punctuality with which the child requires feeding and satisfaction of other basic needs. This is Stage I of…
A person can become a good and faithful servant to God by recognizing problems and by helping to solve those problems. We all rely on help from other people and would appreciate any help from other people, especially during an emergency situation. There can be an improvement to the social environment in a community if the members of the community realize that each person does…
Self-discipline is a key component of personal development skills that enhances emotional awareness mental strength. It is defined as one’s ability to find methods for conquering their flaws and to regulate their emotions in healthfully. It’s a notion that one embarks on even if he or she has a desire to just stay the same. Here are 4 steps on how to develop self discipline….
Do you remember Aesop’s Fable called The Hare and the Tortoise? The hare thought he was pretty darn smart because he was so fast. He challenged Mr. Tortoise to a race because he was so sure he’d win. But guess what? Mr. Hare was also cocky, so cocky that he actually took a nap while he waited for Mr. Tortoise to catch up. By the…
Entrepreneurs are very different from one another. However, the most successful business leaders tend to have a few qualities in common. You’ll soon learn the 5 traits of successful entrepreneurs. Discipline If one doesn’t have the discipline to work 60+ hour weeks, carry on when the funding has dried up, or try to fix a fractured business relationship, they will not have the firepower needed…
With Halloween fast approaching and ghouls and goblins popping up everywhere, it seems like a good time to talk about what scares you. If you’re an entrepreneur, there’s a good chance that you have a whole list of items that strike fear at your very core – regardless of how long you’ve been in business. And this year has been an exceptionally scary one for…
Practice As with any skill, positive thinking is something that takes time and effort to develop. Human beings are undeniably creatures of habit, so nothing feels natural until we’ve done it several times in a row consistently. If you’re having trouble keeping your thoughts on the positive side at first, there’s no need to beat yourself up; your brain is still rewiring itself and it’s…
No one is perfect every day. Some days we feel like we’re on top of the world. Other days we feel like crawling in a hole. It’s normal to be hard on ourselves, but it’s important we try to find the goodness in each day. We’ve got a few ways to feel good about yourself. Be Your Own Best Friend Look in the mirror at…
As an entrepreneur, the main focus is on succeeding in your business ventures. Well, to succeed, you are supposed to change your mindset. You should start thinking like serial entrepreneurs. Some of the questions successful entrepreneurs ask themselves include: 1. What Do I have to Get Me Started Today? Numerous individuals usually focus on owning their own business. To become a successful entrepreneur, you should…
As any parent knows, their children depend on them to teach them the skills and lessons they’ll need to succeed in life. In fact, many parents have been called on to go above and beyond this year, filling in as surrogate teachers as their kids finished out the school year at home. Many of us get the basics right. We teach our children to tie…
Garen Armstrong is a successful businessman in Kansas City. On his website, he describes himself as a Christian, entrepreneur, and business developer. Yet Garen Armstrong also describes himself first in his list of monikers as a servant leader. The best description of servant leadership—and best example—was none other than Jesus Christ. He said in Matthew 20:27, “And whosoever will be chief among you, let him…
LENEXA, KS (September 8, 2020) – Shamrock Roofing and Construction will present this year’s winner of the “Roof 4 a Hero” contest, 79-year old U.S. Navy veteran, Kathleen Padelli, with the gift of a new roof replacement on Tuesday, September 15 at 9:30 a.m. (CT) at her home in Overland Park. Nominated by her daughter, Padelli, a widow whose husband served in the Navy until the 1980’s, served…
When you finally have success in one business, you will be able to easily translate what you have learned into a new business. That’s why you see serial entrepreneurs like Elon Musk, Richard Branson and Tai Lopez continue to find success in new businesses. So what is their secret? Well, serial entrepreneur, Garen Armstrong has found success in multiple industries and can share what he…