My Wall of Gratitude

I heard about this idea years ago. About a decade really. This is what's called a Wall of Gratitude and it's designed to help you remember and celebrate the goodness that's in your life. (Too often we focus on what we lack.) This is mine. This is 100% how I have it in my journal with corrections only for my chicken-scratch induced misspellings when I wrote these out by hand. I'd like to share them with you.

This list represents some of the people for whom I am truly grateful, but have never felt as if I have had an adequate opportunity to thank properly.  Bear with me because my list is very long. There are a lot of people who have helped me in large and small ways for which I am eternally grateful. There’s a fair chance a lot of people I’m about to list don’t even know how much they have impacted my journey through life.

Alvin and Dorothy McCray for being the best parents and support system ever.
Timothy and LaTanya McCray for being in my corner.
Pastor Thaddeus Eastland for helping me put the pieces of my life back together.
My Facebook Friends for reading my rants when I needed some therapy.
Paul Grohman, John Cruise and Steven Kaufman for teaching me about excelling in business.
Christian Smith and Leroy Nellis for teaching me that excellence comes through teamwork.
Duncan Butler for showing me there was more in me than I could see.
Tipton Ross, Bill Morrow and Eileen Kret for knocking off some of the rough edges off a country boy.
Janice Marshall for expecting a young kid from Texarkana to do something with his life.
Melissa Gray for telling me how great I was even when I knew I wasn't that great.
My daughters (Kennedy, Courtney and Mackenzie) for loving their dad even when their dad wasn't being lovable.

To all of you, THANK YOU!!!

I have more.  Many more.  I probably need to do a second volume.  In fact, I think I'll start on that right away.  More people already come to mind.

Now start your own Wall of Gratitude! Better yet, why not share here somebody for whom you're grateful!? Tag them. Let them know how much you appreciate them. Focus on good things and watch more good things come into your life!

Mark Anthony McCray helps people live on PURPOSE, achieve higher PERFORMANCE and experience true PROSPERITY. Be sure to subscribe to this blog so you don't miss a thing and forward this to a friend if you found it helpful. All material © Copyright, Mark Anthony McCray unless otherwise noted!

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Brendon Burchard's "How to Create Anything" Framework

A lot of people approach me for tips on how to write ebooks, make videos and even outlines speeches and presentations.  I understand the frustration of knowing you have a lot to say but not being sure where to starting "saying" so to speak.  For that, I present to you "The Create Anything Framework" from Brendon Burchard!

Before you wonder or ask, this is material that the great Mr. Burchard has put out there for free in his training videos over the last few months. What I've done for you is distill all the information down into a handout that you can keep and refer to as you work and CREATE your materials! You can watch his videos on YouTube HERE if you want to! There is a ton of great stuff there for you!

For now I wanted to make sure you got a PDF of his CREATE ANYTHING FRAMEWORK for free download.  Just sharing.  Click the link and it's yours with no "sign up" necessary.  I get a lot of questions from people asking for an outline to create ebooks and such.  I've found this is a great template for ebooks, videos, sermons, and more... "anything" I guess.  It was freely given and so I'm freely sharing.

If you're looking for more training and guidance on establishing your brand and getting your message out there for profit, check out The Expert Excellence Webinar that I put together just for people like you.  It's packed with information and insider secrets!  You'll love it!

To your success!


 

Mark Anthony McCray helps people live on PURPOSE, achieve higher PERFORMANCE and experience true PROSPERITY.  Be sure to subscribe to this blog so you don't miss a thing and forward this to a friend if you found it helpful. All material © Copyright, Mark Anthony McCray unless otherwise noted!

He can be reached in the following ways:
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Phone: 281-846-5720
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The Worthlessness of Feeling Worthless

Anybody else ever feel worthless? I'm not talking about being unworthy before God. To be worthless, is quite different. While being unworthy is about our merits, being worthless is about our value. I'm talking about how horribly stagnating feeling worthless (of little or of no value) is as a man or a woman. When someone feels worthless, they feel as if they are insignificant and have nothing valuable to offer the world.

Am I the only one who has ever felt that way? Just me?

That's okay. I'll testify on my own.

First, let's be clear about something.  Nobody can make you feel worthless.  No matter what is said or done to you, only you own that power. Quite honestly, if you think people can make you feel worthless, you're being a victim - and victims never win.

Feeling worthless had been a struggle area of mine for a long time. No one's fault but mine. Sure.  People had words to say intended to tear me down, but I didn't become torn down until I took those words and made them my own.  I allowed feelings of guilt to strip me of my self-worth.  I felt like I "deserved" everything bad that came my way.  (Which is ironic because I hate the word "deserve" normally.  As it turns out, I only hated it when it came to discussing good things.)

What I found is that feeling worthless is a waste of time.  Until you allow yourself to know you're truly worthy, you will reject every blessing that comes. It won't even matter if that blessing literally begs to be a part of your life.  That's what I was doing.  I was rejecting blessings of all kinds... business, ministry, financial, relational.  Whatever.  If it was good, I was rejecting it.  In my mind, I wasn't good enough for it.  That's the enemy's work.  He might not be able to stop the blessings from coming, but he can influence you to reject the gift.  Get me?  I had to learn to start speaking blessings over my life and making positive proclamations about my person and purpose.  Had to.  No choice except to learn how to believe good things about myself or stay in a hole emotionally.

Full confession is that this is still something I battle about every other day or three.  What I've learned to do is use positive affirmations more aggressively and even sing praise and worship songs in the morning.  When that isn't working, I am fortunate to have friends, family and loved ones who'll remind me that I'm talking myself down (again) and they will help me snap out of it.

This is a longer blog than I normally post.  I hope someone is hearing me and makes a commitment to themselves to start speaking God language.  Life and not death.  I even open to having you remind me if you catch me in error.  This is about life so you've got to get it right! I've got to get it right - and I will.  Believe that!  You will get it right, too! I believe in us and the work the Holy Spirit can do as we're yielded to Him.

Keep speaking life.  As I've learned to speak life, I've seen increase in every area in which I've been intentional about my words.  It can feel silly if you're not accustomed to it, but speak life anyway.   Your words work even when it doesn't feel like it.  I'm a witness!

Mark Anthony McCray helps people live on PURPOSE, achieve higher PERFORMANCE and experience true PROSPERITY. Be sure to subscribe to this blog so you don't miss a thing and forward this to a friend if you found it helpful. All material © Copyright, Mark Anthony McCray unless otherwise noted!

He can be reached in the following ways:

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Phone: 281-846-5720
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Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LiveBIGDieEmpty
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"I ain't never gonna change."

"I can't change."
"I'm never gonna change."
"Take me the way I am."

Was listening to some songs on the radio with my daughters yesterday. These are the anthems we're allowing to play in our ears!?!?

Guess what? Most people don't want to hear it but successful relationships OF ALL KINDS require constant change. Expecting people to accept all of you exactly the way you are is selfish and prideful.  I'll grant you this.  You should not change everything about yourself all the time.  You should formulate a core set of values that you will not compromise but be very willing to adjust your behavior as you move through life.

A core value is a fundamental belief. For example, your belief that children should be born inside of a marital union would be a core value. A behavior is how you act or conduct yourself. An example would be the side of the bed you sleep on. Would changing the side of the bed on which you sleep cause you to violate a core value? I hope not! Changing behaviors are simply adjustments we all make to make society work.

You know what they call people who won't change? Alone and miserable. There's a secret every successfully married couple knows that most single people don't know: each partner bends and adjusts A LOT to keep the home happy. "I won't change" is a sure-fire formula for broken relationships.

If you need help changing the way you see some things and yourself, join my Relationship Readiness Group. You'll love it as study together with a particular focus on how to prepare yourself for love and healthy relationships!

In our time together we work through various facets of preparing for meaningful relationships and marriage beginning with setting Godly relationship goals and much more.  Additionally, we will use a private Facebook group to share materials, engage in candid discussion and post announcements for each of the personal coaching calls.

If YOU need this kind of help, join this group by clicking the image below! Only $5 per month!! 

Our first group coaching call is  Sunday, September 1 at 7PM and I am limiting participation to keep the group intimate and focused.  (Schedule 90 minutes for each session.) Claim your spot today!

In the mean time, learn to be humble and strong enough to change. There's nothing wrong with giving a little ground to get along better.  It doesn't make you any less of a person nor any weaker of a person.  God bless!



 Mark Anthony McCray helps people live on PURPOSE, achieve higher PERFORMANCE and experience true PROSPERITY. Be sure to subscribe to this blog so you don't miss a thing and forward this to a friend if you found it helpful. All material © Copyright, Mark Anthony McCray unless otherwise noted! He can be reached in the following ways: Mark@LiveBIGDieEmpty.comPhone: 281-846-5720 Twitter: @LiveBIGDieEmptyFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/LiveBIGDieEmptyLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/markanthonymccray/Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/103149858138414160703/postsYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/markanthonymccrayPinterest: http://pinterest.com/markmccray/ Click HERE for information on Mark as a speaker or presenter and HERE to learn about coaching programs to help you realize your potential and live more prosperously!

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Who Are You? Call YOU Forth!

I feel like most people have an "inner greatness" just straining to come through to the surface.  I believe that with all my heart and mind.  I think you know it about yourself, too! I feel like I have a simple mission: to remind people of their potential for a greater life and then show them ways to get there.  That's pretty much it and I love it!

So my title to this blog is a little bit of a tease.  I think you've already got an image in your mind of you operating at your highest level! You just need to know how to get there.

Here's a tool you can use.  Like I told you on my Facebook page, I internalized a lot of negative images of myself over the last several years.  Life and some setbacks had robbed me of my confidence and even destroyed my positive self-definitions.  And while I've come a long way, I still work DAILY on reprogramming my mind. I know first hand the pain of limiting self-beliefs and how they can stagnate your life and stifle your purpose. I used to pray every day "Lord, rewire my brain! Help me to think differently!" because I knew I was operating on a level smaller than for what I was designed!

But I know I'm not alone. That's why I am so aggressive about topics such as taking action, visualization and speaking life! You don't have to be limited anymore! You can have God's best for your life and it's going to begin with a step that sometimes feels silly or unnecessary.  You've got to speak it!

You gotta believe it and speak it... it starts there. Death and life are in the power of the tongue.  Everything that you see in yourself, start calling it out!

I am successful!
I am in great shape!
I accomplish my goals!
I am a finisher!
I am a college graduate!

Whatever you see, start speaking it as specifically as you can.  Your words shape your life.  As you learn to speak life over yourself and your future, your actions will begin to line up with your new thoughts and you'll see the world itself begin to open up new pathways for you. Watch what I say! 

Mark Anthony McCray helps people live on PURPOSE, achieve higher PERFORMANCE and experience true PROSPERITY. Be sure to subscribe to this blog so you don't miss a thing and forward this to a friend if you found it helpful. All material © Copyright, Mark Anthony McCray unless otherwise noted!

He can be reached in the following ways:

Mark@LiveBIGDieEmpty.com
Phone: 281-846-5720
Twitter: @LiveBIGDieEmpty
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LiveBIGDieEmpty
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/markanthonymccray/
Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/103149858138414160703/posts
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/markanthonymccray
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/markmccray/

Click HERE for information on Mark as a speaker or presenter and HERE to learn about coaching programs to help you realize your potential and live more prosperously!

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Introducing the Live BIG Die Empty: Relationship Readiness Group

Join Mark Anthony McCray of Live BIG Die Empty as we journey along the path to "Relationship Readiness: Preparing to Have Happy, Healthy & Whole Relationships" with a particular focus on how to prepare yourself for love and healthy relationships!

In our time together we work through various facets of preparing for meaningful relationships and marriage beginning with setting Godly relationship goals and much more.  Additionally, we will use a private Facebook group to share materials, engage in candid discussion and post announcements for each of the personal coaching calls.

All of the most successful people (in every field) have coaches. Do you? If not, you are not doing everything you can do to achieve your dreams, visions and purposes. Period. It only takes one right idea at the right time to change your entire life. If you could learn new exercises, techniques and strategies for planning your life, building a business, increasing your income and understanding your purpose, would it be worth the price of a meal? I ask clients to read this before we begin working together to allow you to better understand my approach to coaching and to help you get the most out of the experience.

What is group coaching?

Group coaching is a great way to experience professional Life Coaching at a fraction of the cost of individual coaching, through a group setting. Individuals can benefit through sharing, learning from the successes and challenges of other members, forming relationships and experiencing synergy from the group. Group coaching works by utilizing the power of one-on-one coaching with group support. Learn how you can overcome your challenges which will increase your ability to reach your goals, through the power of connecting with a professional coach and other group members who will lend support and ideas in a non-judgmental, safe and confidential environment. Coaching is not counseling or therapy or consulting. A coach leads the sessions and partners with group members so that they discover their own answers and develop their own techniques for learning the best way to achieve what they want and what they are each capable of as individuals. Because group coaching is based on creating synergy from the group and forming trusting relationships, a commitment to the program and assignments is required. Participation by all members is vital for group coaching to be effective and to provide synergy to all involved. Participants share their challenges, members provide feedback, brainstorm possibilities and the coach helps move everyone forward by helping to form action plans and provide accountability to all. Group Coaching May Be For You If:

• You are truly committed to making a shift from settling on an ordinary life and moving into greater opportunities of fulfillment....
• You have the drive and the desire to make a change for the better in your life right now....
• You are open to explore your awareness of yourself and be willing and committed to stretch out of your comfort zone along with other supportive group members...

ENROLLMENT IN THIS GROUP IS NOW CLOSED.  FOR INFORMATION ON OTHER COACHING PROGRAMS, PLEASE VISIT THE LIVE BIG! DIE EMPTY. BLOG.

Mark Anthony McCray helps people live on PURPOSE, achieve higher PERFORMANCE and experience true PROSPERITY. Be sure to subscribe to this blog so you don't miss a thing and forward this to a friend if you found it helpful. All material © Copyright, Mark Anthony McCray unless otherwise noted! He can be reached in the following ways: Mark@LiveBIGDieEmpty.comPhone: 281-846-5720 Twitter: @LiveBIGDieEmptyFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/LiveBIGDieEmptyLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/markanthonymccray/Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/103149858138414160703/postsYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/markanthonymccrayPinterest: http://pinterest.com/markmccray/ Click HERE for information on Mark as a speaker or presenter and HERE to learn about coaching programs to help you realize your potential and live more prosperously!

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Introducing the Live Big Die Empty: Peak Personal Performance Group

Can I share with you the single BEST thing I ever did regarding my dreams and goals? I WROTE them and got 100% CLARITY on what was important to me... what was truly in my heart. Since doing that my life has been ON FIRE so much it's scary to me sometimes. EVERY single day God is honoring my clarity by moving at least one area forward in ways I could never have predicted or even asked. I want to help you experience the same movement!

If YOU need this kind of help and more when it comes to getting clarity and getting UNSTUCK, you need to join this group by clicking the image below! Only $49.99 per month to receive group coaching from Mark Anthony McCray of Live BIG Die Empty Training & Development. This is an unbelievable chance to work closely with a coach and peers who can help you supercharge your progress in life, ministry, personal development and more!

I conduct two private coaching calls per month.  They are each recorded and available for download after the call has been completed.  Attendance isn't mandatory.  I know you will have meetings that you will miss.  However, if you are on the call you will be able to interact and ask questions and share your feedback with me and the entire group.  I've found that it works out well for everyone and accelerates growth.

One of the great things you get by being a part of the group is accountability and that truly is a key to greater success.

I am limiting participation to keep the group intimate and focused. Claim your spot today!  Our group coaching call is posted inside the group.

Two one-hour coaching calls every month 

Monthly Subscription Fee: $49.99 

(Must Sign up for Auto-Pay)

No obligation.  You can cancel at any time

Previous assignments are already posted in the Private Group area so you can get started right away.  You will be directed to the private group area to get instructions for joining the teleclass.  Join me and let's get started moving you forward!

All of the most successful people (in every field) have coaches. Do you?

If not, you are not doing everything you can do to achieve your dreams, visions and purposes. Period. It only takes one right idea at the right time to change your entire life. If you could learn new exercises, techniques and strategies for planning your life, building a business, increasing your income and understanding your purpose, would it be worth the price of a meal?

I ask clients to read this before we begin working together to allow you to better understand my approach to coaching and to help you get the most out of the experience.

What is group coaching?

Group coaching is a great way to experience professional Life Coaching at a fraction of the cost of individual coaching, through a group setting. Individuals can benefit through sharing, learning from the successes and challenges of other members, forming relationships and experiencing synergy from the group.


Group coaching works by utilizing the power of one-on-one coaching with group support. Learn how you can overcome your challenges which will increase your ability to reach your goals, through the power of connecting with a professional coach and other group members who will lend support and ideas in a non-judgmental, safe and confidential environment.


Coaching is not counseling or therapy or consulting. A coach leads the sessions and partners with group members so that they discover their own answers and develop their own techniques for learning the best way to achieve what they want and what they are each capable of as individuals. Because group coaching is based on creating synergy from the group and forming trusting relationships, a commitment to the program and assignments is required. Participation by all members is vital for group coaching to be effective and to provide synergy to all involved. Participants share their challenges, members provide feedback, brainstorm possibilities and the coach helps move everyone forward by helping to form action plans and provide accountability to all.

Group Coaching May Be For You If:

• You are truly committed to making a shift from settling on an ordinary life and moving into greater opportunities of fulfillment....
• You have the drive and the desire to make a change for the better in your life right now....
• You are open to explore your awareness of yourself and be willing and committed to stretch out of your comfort zone along with other supportive group members...

I'm launching the Peak Personal Performance Group NOW but membership is limited.

When some people hear people like me talk about discovering their purpose and walking in it, all they get is FRUSTRATED!! They become frustrated because they either don't think they have a special, God-given purpose or they simply don't know how to discover it. I can relate to that. I've been there.

I want you to join me in this group because I want to work with you until you are able to answer for yourself...

• What is my purpose?
• How can I know it for sure?
• I know my purpose, but I feel stuck. What can I do?
• Where can I find a mentor?
• How can I raise the money?
• How can I earn more money?
• I'm not sure I'm meant for anything more. Am I?

These are all great questions! I address these and more and help you move your life to the next level of productivity and fulfillment.  Use the PayPal link below to join:

Two one-hour coaching calls every month
Monthly Subscription Fee: $49.99
(Must Sign up for Auto-Pay)
No obligation.  You can cancel at any time

Mark Anthony McCray helps people live on PURPOSE, achieve higher PERFORMANCE and experience true PROSPERITY. Be sure to subscribe to this blog so you don't miss a thing and forward this to a friend if you found it helpful. All material © Copyright, Mark Anthony McCray unless otherwise noted!

He can be reached in the following ways:

Mark@LiveBIGDieEmpty.com
Phone: 281-846-5720
Twitter: @LiveBIGDieEmpty
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LiveBIGDieEmpty
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/markanthonymccray/
Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/103149858138414160703/posts
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/markanthonymccray
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/markmccray/

Click HERE for information on Mark as a speaker or presenter and HERE to learn about coaching programs to help you realize your potential and live more prosperously!

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"10 Winning Strategies for Improving Your Credit & Personal Finances"

After selling a couple hundred of this ‪credit score‬ repair guide to nothing but good reviews, I've finally decided to offering to my blog readers.  Truthfully, I put it out there at first to start establishing myself as a trusted resource for credit score restoration and it's been awesome!

"Hey, Mark! Just wanted you to know that we just closed on our new home!" - R.A., Houston, TX

(...helped him restore his credit and his family is now in their own home for the first time!)

Somebody needs this help!  You can't live a #BIG life when your financial life is in disarray!

I'm a teacher by nature (not boring at all though) and if you've got questions about improving both your credit scores and your overall financial situation YOU NEED TO INVEST IN THIS RESOURCE! You'll get this plus bonus material delivered to your email box for just dollars and it's worth hundreds more than that. I just want to help.

"10 Winning Strategies for Improving Your Credit & Personal Finances" is an educational program that I put together to help you get answers to your questions about how you can improve your credit, borrow money at lower rates, stop getting turned down for purchases and improve your overall financial situation dramatically!

It's regularly $27 but you can get it now for only $17 and trust me... worth every nickel! It's packed with info and every order gets a couple of bonus guides on budgeting and improving your credit throw in!

Use this link for the special offer price:

Get your copy RIGHT NOW by instant download!!! You will also get a FREE guide to creating a budget for your home, a FREE guide to steps you can take to restore your credit score yourself and a FREE guide to avoiding financing mistakes in your small business. 

The bottom line is this: if you are looking for help winning the ‪#‎credit‬ score game, here's THE resource you need right now! See what others have already learned! God bless!!

Need one-on-one help?  E-mail for program information at mark@thecreditscorecoach.com and get an answer within one business day!  And stay connected on Facebook for more cool, helpful personal finance stuff!

Mark Anthony McCray helps people live on PURPOSE, achieve higher PERFORMANCE and experience true PROSPERITY. Be sure to subscribe to this blog so you don't miss a thing and forward this to a friend if you found it helpful. All material © Copyright, Mark Anthony McCray unless otherwise noted!

He can be reached in the following ways:

Mark@LiveBIGDieEmpty.com
Phone: 281-846-5720
Twitter: @LiveBIGDieEmpty
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LiveBIGDieEmpty
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/markanthonymccray/
Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/103149858138414160703/posts
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/markanthonymccray
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/markmccray/

Click HERE for information on Mark as a speaker or presenter and HERE to learn about coaching programs to help you realize your potential and live more prosperously!

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