Category: Reflections On Sunrise

“It is not the lawyer who knows the most law, but the one who best prepares his case, who wins.”
   ~ Napoleon Hill

It’s a beautiful morning here on St. Thomas today. I enjoyed a great night’s sleep, and awoke early, dreaming that I was working in some type of large animal rehabilitation preserve. Maybe my subconscious is telling me something LOL …

Over the past few days, Napoleon Hill has been convincing us that if we are to become abundant, we will most likely need to sell our services. And to do so, we will need to learn how to be a good leader of people. We can’t do it all alone! read more

“You manage things.  You lead people.”
~ Admiral Grace Hopper

Good morning friends, and happy Monday.  I can’t help but notice the big “V” in the sunrise this morning.  For me, it’s symbolizing “V” for “Victorious”.  I have a feeling this is going to be a highly creative & successful week for many of us … It’s in the atmosphere … I just feel it <3

So last night, I watched a truly heart-warming movie on Netflix called “Camp”.   Inspired by true stories from camps for abused and neglected children, the movie shares a moving tale of hope and unconditional love.    The main storyline surrounds a hotshot investment banker, Ken, who volunteers as a camp counselor to impress a client, but finds himself paired with an angry, troubled 10-year-old camper named Eli. read more

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”
   ~ John Quincy Adams

Good morning friends!  After dealing with our emergency yesterday, life has ebbed back towards status quo, and we have Spencer off for a charter on his boat this fine morning.   While the xrays did not show a broken bone, the hand is badly injured and in a splint.  Fortunately, he had a friend volunteer to help him with his charter today.   He’s postponed his vacation by a month, which I have a sensing is for the better … read more

“The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.”
  ~ Albert Einstein

Life is hysterical.  Here we are in the process of reading Napoleon Hill’s chapter on Organized Planning.   And what is standing out for me is one big sentence that I wrote:

Our plans need to be practical and workable.  Not fixed.

Today I should be writing about the characteristics of a leader.  What makes a good one and what makes a bad one.

Instead, I’m going to write about life.  Because no matter how hard we plan, life is going to throw us curve balls.  And just as Albert Einsten say, it’s our ability to roll with the punches that determines our success. read more

“Do what you do so well that they will want to see it again and bring their friends.”
  ~ Walt Disney

It’s a brisk, breezy and clear morning here on St. Thomas, clearing out the clouds to provide a perfect photo for the ultra clear message I’m about to deliver from ….

Yesterday morning, I read only 3 paragraphs of “Think and Grow Rich”.  The words contained within this short section of Napoleon Hill’s book I feel are profoundly important.    The words cannot be summarized, so I will provide them here for you in their entirety, breaking the paragraphs out into sentences, so you can contemplate each and every word.  When you read them, think of the story I’ve told you of my own life. read more

“I will not quit or shave my beard until the concrete is poured !!”
~ Spencer Dickey

Three Palms Villa – December 2005.

Lack of concrete, caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Wilma, delayed our construction.  These photos were taken 10 days before our Christmas rental was due to arrive.