One of my mottos has always been, "Go big or go home." I have been heard saying this phrase at the gym while lifting, when pumping up an audience, or encouraging a friend. According to the Urban Dictionary this phrase means:
"...an expression the speaker says to the listener to encourage the listener to be extravagant, to go all the way, and do whatever you are doing to its fullest - and not flake out."
I try to I live this daily, for instance when I spoke to over 1,400 people at Pepperdine University's Convocation regarding my life story and my book Ordinary People Extraordinary Planet...
Or while performing at one of my fundraisers for the Homeless Children's Education Fund...
The reality for me though is that I am a teacher at heart. I adore the stage and taking on a role... but there is something about a small colorful carpet in a classroom or a homeless shelter that brings out the teacher in me.
Here I am last week at the transitional shelter Healthy Start reading a story to kiddos...
If you have a calling, such as I do to educate, entertain, and inspire... I would suggest that you get to it! I would suggest that you get to it! But remember that while it can be good to take it "over the top" at times... make sure you take time to back to your roots... where you began to fall in love with your mission. Lead with your whole heart while you create precious moments and a terrific foundation for your future!