Love what you said here Rod! You are a smart and wise young man. Something we don't see in many of young men today. I am always in AWE when I come to your blog.

As for me, I am continually in a repositioning mode because as an entrepreneur I believe that we must always be looking for something new and evolving so that your business stays fresh. As you evolve, God gives you new insight into what you need to do for your business.

I am not sure why but many people think that God and business do not mix. How wrong they are?

He destined us for great things and it encompasses everything that we are and all that we do. If we are to do everything as unto the Lord, then does that not include business too. Whatever the path may be, we need to make sure it is God guided!

I cannot wait to read more about your journey on this path you are on.

Do your thang my brother

Rod, you are absolutely right! 100% man.

Just like you said, we often feel trapped. Sometimes in a job, a relationship, or just life circumstances. But more often than not, we are trapped by the box that we have build around ourselves, a box called expectations. And then when those expectations aren't met, we become frustrated.

I know it has been an ongoing challenge for me, I have to continually ask myself, “Why is this a limitation? Who says it has to be this way?” Being able to recognize those limitations as our own now gives us the freedom to change them… or even eliminate them!

Here's a biggie. Who says you have to make $100k a year to be happy? Who says you have to live in a 5,000 sqft mansion to find joy. As my wife would point out about the house, “Who's gonna clean that thing?” Why do you think having a bigger car payment is going to make you happier? I'm pretty happy driving my 13 year old (paid off) Jeep Cherokee. For that matter, why do I have to live in the town I live in? Happiness and opportunity come in many forms in many places.

Awesome job Rod pointing us all in the right direction to break out of our box we've built around ourselves and enjoy the freedom that comes from thinking outside the box! Keep up the good work and keep us up to date on the travels of Rod!

Rodney, this is a great post. I appreciate you modeling some new paradigms when it comes to achieving success in the 21st century. What I liked the most was the idea that, whatever we do, we do it with excellence. We need to remember that we are serving our employer as to the Lord in whatever job we find ourselves in, just as we will have our customers as our employers when we are running our business/es.

What a refreshing, “down to earth” approach to helping people not only to reposition their lives, but to reposition their MINDSETS!
I will be following Rod in his new career and hoping to pick up pointers along the way!
Thank you!
Peggy in Memphis
Creator of PrivateSpacers.com

Hey Rod, You've said it best, bro. You've really broken it down for anyone to understand what it means to take chances on yourself in order to get to where they want to be. That is why many are still stuck “BETWEEN” some things. I'm thinking that, of course, your new “job” as a flight attendant will opening many doors for you. But I'm also thinking about the folks across the country and the world that you will be able to be a blessing to! God is good, and it's so encouraging to me, personally, to see a young brother following this kind of wisdom. Prayers up for you and for those whose lives God will allow you to touch.