Most like you carry around some photos of people you love. Whether in your wallet or on your phone, most folks have handy pictures of important people in their lives. Where you realize it or not, you carry another picture with you. It’s a mental photo or image of yourself. It’s called a self-image. A healthy self-image is important because it affects our personal decisions and our relationship with God and others.

What’s your skill set? Skill sets are important in life and work. The more skills you have and the greater honed they are, the more opportunities likely come your way. Growing your skill set is a valuable thing to do. It separates you from the majority of people who settle for mediocre and average. The more competent you become the more life possibilities appear.

How’s your vocabulary? The greater your vocabulary, the greater your potential for communicating thoughts and comprehending information. Many studies have pointed to increased vocabulary as a critical ingredient in personal achievement and success. It pays to grow your word power!

“Let’s do this” is a popular phrase today. It communicates excitement, enthusiasm, and passionate action. Having a “let’s do this” attitude is a great way to live. It is living life with a readiness to do what needs to be done with gusto. “Let’s do this” people are action-oriented people. They don’t wait around for things to happen; they make positive things happen!

If you could change one thing about yourself what would it be? I would suggest that one of the biggest wins we can experience in life is improving our attitudes. It’s likely that some of your biggest problems can be traced back to a needed attitude adjustment.

All successful and productive relationships have one thing in common — a real connection. The lifeblood of fulfilling human connections is meaningful communication. The root word for “communication” is “common.”