Friday, September 26, 2014

YOU HAVE TO RISK IT TO GET IT !

I have been in the military for over 20 years. The comfort of knowing you will always get paid on the 1st and 15th of month no matter what is a great security blanket. To know that no matter what you can walk into a military hospital and get taken care of contributes to ones' peace of mind in a way that no tool can measure. Who would want to leave that type of security and comfort?


Many of us have great jobs or are in great relationships that provide security and comfort. However they do not satisfy the hunger or desire we have deep within our hearts and minds. Maybe your job pays well but is terribly boring and is far from mentally satisfying. Maybe you're in a relationship with someone where your basic needs are taken care of, but the deep love and passion is not there.


I want the same passion I have in my relationship in my career. That's why I'm pursuing my goals as a Motivational Speaker. Why not? I'm going to be challenged no matter what. Why not be challenged while going for my dream? We only live once. So I'm going to risk what is comfortable and predictable to have a chance at living life to the fullest.


I'm not going to wait for cancer or old age to have a bucket list. I'm going to live this life like it was meant to be lived.


What is it that one thing you want to do ?


Where do want to go?


What would make you feel like you are living life?


Your job can not give you what you are not willing to give yourself. Just because things are predicable doesn't mean they're fulfilling.  The choice to have a life that will fulfill that desire in your heart and mind requires you to risk the predicable, or dependable and step out of your comfort zone.


Thursday, September 18, 2014

Transitioning To a New Career Can be Scary !!

 After 20 plus years in the military I am transitioning to the civilian sector. The military has been enjoyable, but now its time to follow my dreams and pursue my passion. In addition, how can I be a motivational speaker who niche is following your purpose and disabling your excuses if I'm not doing the same for myself? I have to push forward !


Take action despite the obstacles that are seen, unseen or created by your fears.




I have to be honest the transition I'm going through is challenging. Building different resumes, getting prepared for interviews, waiting for call backs, networking and creating leads can be very time consuming and overwhelming. You are constantly thinking about maintaining your lifestyle and getting a job that pays more or at least as much as you earn now. If you have a family you're constantly thinking about everyone depending on you and all the obligations you have. The list goes on and on.


Please keep in mind that when you do not get the job it is not always because you're not qualified or wouldn't be a great fit with the company and personnel. Have you every thought that you represented yourself so well at an interview that you were seen as a threat ?  Many times people on interview boards will not recommend hiring someone they believe is a threat to their position, or would take away the limelight they currently have in the office.


Think about it....


I want to hear your thoughts.



Don't stop going after your goals. It's going to be challenging along the way. I'm going through it right now. Many of you are going through it too. We WILL make it, and be VICTORIOUS. Let's get through this together. Feel free to share your thoughts.






Luke Wright

Thursday, September 4, 2014

GETTING THE CHANGE YOU WANT IN LIFE





What have you done lately to improve yourself?  Have you taken a class? Changed your mindset?  Changed your circle of friends ? Improved your diet ? Changed your spending habits? Have you changed your routine or habits in anyway?


Too many people want their environment and life to change, but aren't doing anything to change themselves. If you want things to change in life the change starts with you. Right now you are probably blaming your job, blaming your spouse or family for something. No matter who created the problem you have the potential to change the situation, and create an opportunity for yourself.


How much longer will stay bitter, constantly talking about what's going wrong, who is to blame and how bad things are?
Free yourself and change your situation. I challenge you to focus on a solution that you can take to positively change your situation. It won't be easy. It won't be comfortable, but it will be EMPOWERING !!!


Make a move today to make your life better. You possess everything that it takes to achieve and live the life you truly want for yourself !!


Luke Wright


Coaching for the life you want, not the one your excuses have elected.