by David Beavers | Jan 2, 2015 | Believing In People, Commitment, Encouragement
My dear friend and high school football coach, Jim Lofton, passed away on New Year’s Day. He was 85. This picture was taken 2 years ago. Coach Lofton called me last week. It was our last conversation. Without words, he acknowledged that he knew his remaining days were...
by David Beavers | Feb 6, 2014 | Commitment, Inspiration, Leadership, Relationships
I wish I had known my father better. He was a quiet, understated man, who had many faithful friends. I actually think my three children had a more intimate connection with him than I did. That’s a gift grandparents bring to the table. They have the luxury of simply...
by David Beavers | Jan 9, 2014 | Commitment, Follow Up, Habits of Success, Motivation
Sally and I spent the week after Christmas at the beach, where it rained and the temperatures plunged into the 20’s. So we drove back to Nashville two days early, and I arrived home with a horrible cold. It completely shut me down, put me in the bed for two days and...
by David Beavers | Oct 23, 2013 | Commitment, Consistency, Habits of Success, Persistence
I’ve never quite understood why any doctor would say, “I’ve been practicing medicine for twenty two years.” Practicing? Good grief—when in the world are you really going to start? I’m not so sure if I want someone practicing anything on me. I want someone who...
by David Beavers | Oct 3, 2013 | Commitment, Events, Momentum, Stability
Here to Stay is the theme of our upcoming Fall Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida—just two weeks away. There are a lot of reasons to recognize that Juice Plus+ is more than just a passing fad. Just think of all the “health” products and start-up businesses...
by David Beavers | Aug 28, 2013 | Commitment, Consistency, Persistence, Resilience
When Harriet signed her application with NSA, becoming a National Marketing Director was her goal, her destiny and her passion. Even though she had lived in Atlanta, Georgia for more than 25 years, Harriet determined to share her vision with friends and family in...