Ain't Nothin' like ridin' a fine horse in new country ...

Every morning before my feet hit the floor, I take a moment to ground myself . I envision what the future holds for me. I see my family in a larger more beautiful home here in Springfield with a larger stable for Amy’s horses. It’s not a far reach from where we are today. But, it’s the perfect home to raise our children in, welcome our grand children and enjoy the rest of our lives together. I walk into my home office and double check the bank balances, including in the kid’s trust accounts and smile, knowing no matter what happens to me – the kids and Amy will be more than okay. I follow the laughter of my children and stroll into the kitchen, kiss my wife, hug the kids and enjoy a delicious breakfast with my family. We finish up, head toward the front door and out on to the circle drive. The kids hop in Amy’s car to head for school, knowing she will be there to pick them up later. I jump into my truck to head to Panera for a cup of coffee, a morning paper and the opportunity to make a few calls to my business partners around the country. And, one of my favorite past times, meet a few new people. It’s a ritual, daily habit, I have kept since the day I first started my Terra Biotech business. Nothing has really changed since then except our financial status and network of friends. In my vision, we have everything we need. We have everything we want. We have a life that exceeds all the dreams Amy and I dared to conceive - and it quickly becomes a once upon a time story about a Cowboy who believed in his dreams..

Each day a piece of my vision –our dreams - slip into reality, as I continue to achieve one goal after another. Soon, things will be moving so quickly I won’t have the luxury to enjoy the journey. So, each day I take a moment not only to envision what the future holds but also to acknowledge and give thanks for the achievements and blessings we enjoy today.

I invite you to start every day with the vision of your future, acknowledgement of your achievements and thanks for your blessings. More importantly, I challenge you to make a daily habit to build your business. Find your own “Panera” or "new country"– a place to meet new people a "fine horse" or "daily ritual" - a call a day, a sample a day, an email a day. No matter how big our small, do something each and every day to build your business and watch your own dreams fade into reality. As Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Like the Lone Ranger and every Cowboy, I believe in my Creator, my country and my fellow man. And so, I believe in the beauty of our dreams and the ability to watch them fade into reality with the same inevitable beautiful of a sunset on a warm summer day.


Happy trails,

Brad