Reflecting on three timeframes – the past, the now and the future…

I have a small coffee table book called Don’t Give Up…Don’t Ever Give Up – The Inspiration of Jimmy V by Justin and Robyn Spizman. I’ve picked it up more than once over the past few days to read – and re-read – the following thirty words:

- Cherish Time, Treasure the Moment

- Make a Habit of Wild Enthusiasm

- Laugh, Think and Cry

- Live the Big Picture

- Out-Dream Yourself

- Believe in Something Passionately

- Don’t Ever Give Up

These little snippits of wisdom are going into my pocket as I remind myself to implement them into my daily life and I hope they are gentle reminders for you, too.

Jimmy V. also suggests we reflect on three timeframes — where you started (the past); where you are (the now); and where you are going to be (the future)… “If you understand where you are in your life, you can then set achievable goals and plot out your pathway to achieving those goals.”

This is exactly where I had been tripping up over the past several years… I won’t go into it, but these three time frames are exactly where I’ve spent my mindshare over the past few days of vacation. And, I decided to put several wheels in motion as I aim to return to my “true, old self” and to become “a better me.” The fun, truly happy “kid” is starting to emerge as I bring back areas of my life that I’ve missed for so long and as I start to embark on new journeys that will bring back the passion in my heart and, as a result, light up the world.  

Today’s little slice of heaven – not only setting the achievable goals, but also actually taking the first steps forward.

P.S. If you have a few minutes (11, to be exact!) and want to watch Jimmy V’s 1993 ESPY’s speech, here it is:

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