“Heal to Feel Real: Lessons bloom where pain once grew. If you focus on the hurt, you’ll keep suffering—but if you focus on the lesson, you’ll heal and grow.” ~ Note to Self Chronicles—TonyBrigmon.com When Pain Shows Up Uninvited Ever stepped on a LEGO barefoot? Then you’ve met pain—one of life’s most persistent (and creatively sadistic) … Read more
The Inspiration I wrote all 46 Feel-Good Songs while serving as the Ambassador of FUN for Southwest Airlines in the 1980s. My own experiences inspired them. So did the experiences others shared with me. The story behind “Don’t Pick on the Chicken” is one of my favorites. A Friend’s Story I worked in Southwest Airlines’ … Read more
“Your Response Matters: How people treat you is a statement of who they are. How you respond is a statement of who you are—make it a GOOD statement.” ~ Note to Self Chronicles—TonyBrigmon.com Ever notice how Rude Randy can ruin your whole day in just 30 seconds? Here’s the plot twist: he’s actually handing you … Read more
“Unique Victory Zone: Don’t chase being the best—create the game only you can play! When you’re the only one who does what you do, demand follows!” ~ Note to Self Chronicles—TonyBrigmon.com Picture this: Competitive Carl spent years perfecting his elevator pitch, networking like crazy, and mimicking every “thought leader” on LinkedIn. Meanwhile, Unique Uma started … Read more
“Act Before It Bugs: The eggs of the potato bug hatch in 7 days. Inspiration takes less than 7 seconds—act immediately—or it’ll really bug you later!” ~ Note to Self Chronicles—TonyBrigmon.com Ever had a genius idea hit you like a lightning bolt… and then watched it vanish into thin air? That’s not bad memory—that’s inspiration … Read more
“Captain’s 7C Compass: Navigate life’s 7 seas with these 7 C‘s—Conceive, Commit, Commence, Continue, Complete, Celebrate, Commend. Set sail now!” ~ Note to Self Chronicles—TonyBrigmon.com Ever met someone who drifts through life like a lost pool floatie? No map, no anchor—just hoping the tide drops them somewhere nice. Well, you don’t have to live like … Read more
“How to Give Irresistible Praise: I saw what you did—it inspires me to do better. Well done—keep shining, the world notices!” ~ Note to Self Chronicles—TonyBrigmon.com Picture this: You’re standing next to a line of perfectly placed dominoes. One tiny push, and boom—the whole thing cascades in a beautiful chain reaction. That’s exactly what happens … Read more
“Trust the No Before You Know. Before logic kicks in, your inner Knower might already know. That quiet “no”? It’s not hesitation—it’s guidance. Say yes to no. It’s how you grow.” ~ Note to Self Chronicles—TonyBrigmon.com Sometimes your gut speaks before your brain catches up. That quiet nudge—the one that says “nope, not it”—is your … Read more
“Last-Minute Mayhem: The last-minute works—but only if it takes a minute to make it work. Otherwise, it may cost you the works—ouch! Do it now!” ~ Note to Self Chronicles—TonyBrigmon.com We’ve all danced with Deadline Dan. He’s charming, chaotic, and somehow convinces us that tomorrow is a perfectly fine time to start that thing we … Read more
“Power of Sharing Knowledge: Tell me something useful that you know for sure. I’ll tell you something useful that I know for sure—together, we’ll know more and grow more, for sure!” ~ Note to Self Chronicles—TonyBrigmon.com Here’s something wild: the smartest people I know aren’t the ones hoarding their secrets. They’re the ones giving them … Read more
“Flawed and Fabulous: Love finds beauty, even on paths lined with flaws—proof that even potholes can lead to scenic routes. Laugh more, love always!” ~ Note to Self Chronicles—TonyBrigmon.com Ever tried to plug in a USB cable in the dark? You flip it. Wrong way. Flip it again. Still wrong. Flip it a third time … Read more
Bloom Where Planted: It’s not where you were planted, it’s how you choose to grow. Amazing what you can grow out of or into—when you choose to do so! ~ Note to Self Chronicles—TonyBrigmon.com Let’s be honest—this quote is the kind of thing that gets embroidered on throw pillows and shared with sunrise photos. It’s … Read more