Our Forefathers

The phrase was coined by Thomas Jefferson while writing the Declaration of Independence in 1776.  Benjamin Franklin, like a good friend and steward, added a few words at the beginning, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal” and Jefferson finished with “that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.”

My Father

Growing up in a family with five siblings and two incredible parents I was taught by word and deed that all people, regardless of their circumstance, are equal. No one is sent to this earth better than another. I can vividly remember as a child the manner in which my father would treat people and continues to treat people to this day at age 86.  To my father, it doesn't matter who someone is, what they look like, where they work, what their title is, how big of a house they live in, what car they drive or what their level of education is. He treats everyone with love, respect, and kindness.

I have cherished snapshots in my head of the reaction on people’s faces to his treatment towards them. They are pictures of appreciation, fondness, admiration, warmth, love and yes - sometimes surprise.  I can remember how my father, through his kindness, could turn someone’s face from a frown into a smile. Often times I would look at the person, who most others would ignore, and watch my father treat them as if they were the most important person in the world. What amazed me then, and still does, is how genuine and sincere my father is with the love he expresses, receives, and reciprocated. 

If you were not able to see my father conversing with someone else, you would think they were two long-lost childhood friends - created equal. No one better than the other. I remember being in awe every time I witnessed an encounter and the warmth that I felt. I knew in my heart that my father was making a significant impact on someone else's life. But what I didn’t realize, until I was an adult, was the profound significance it had made on my own life. I learned, by my father’s example, the true meaning behind the statement, “We are all created equal."

I feel so blessed for my father’s example. I feel so humbled to have the understanding I do of the statement, “We are all created equal.”  It has allowed me to understand that no person is better than another. That we are all special and that we have all been created with greatness. Your greatness may look different than my greatness - but no one’s greatness is better than another. 

So maybe some people have developed their talents more than you’ve developed your talents. On the flip side, I'm sure you have developed your own talents more than somebody else. In the end, It doesn't matter. Everyone is on a different journey, embracing life in their own way. 

If you are ready to stop the self doubt and self-sabotage, but not quite sure how, first accept the 3 facts below and then implement the 3 easy steps that follow to start living your life to the fullest and blessing the world with your greatness.

Once you find your special group of people (your mastermind), establishing your strategy and setting up your safety net will become much clearer. Will it happen over night?  Of course not, but can you do it?  Not only will your confidence increase but your mindset and philosophy will improve along the way too. 

If you are ready to play full out and start living the life of your dreams contact me @ gensjohnson.com. Download one of my free GENSGUIDES while you are there. Stop putting off your dreams and start living life on your terms!

You will be so glad you did!  Make the decision and just do it!