Steve Harvey Says Kill a Dream By Telling it to a Small-Minded Person

Today's Kick Butt Tip of the day comes from tv star Steve Harvey and how to kill your dream. "You want to kill a big dream, tell it to a small minded person. God has shown you some amazing stuff in your life that you thought was brilliant and you took it to your friend's and your family and you shared it with them and they shot it down. You know why they shot it down? Because they couldn't see it. You know why they couldn't see it cause God didn't show it to them. He showed it to you.”

Have you ever found yourself thinking "no one but me knows what I am capable of?" You probably already know that you have greatness inside. But isn't it a shame that more people don't know about the magic you possess?

First, you have to specifically identify what your dream is. Is your dream to be financially secure? Do you dream of owning a large home and lots of acreage one day? Can you see yourself as the General Manager of the company that you currently work for?

Now, let me ask, are you currently taking any steps whatsoever that will eventually lead you to achieving your dreams and goals? For most people, the sad answer is no.

Here is an ice cold fact for you. If you do not have a gameplan in place in reference to your dreams and goals, you are guaranteed to kill your dream.

You must know exactly what you desire, you must be willing to do whatever it takes and you must have a roadmap to get you to your goal.

In closing, please be on guard as to who you share your success journey with. There could be people in your inner circle of friends, coworkers or even family that don't want you to succeed. I call them dream stealers. Never allow the committee of "them" to kill your dream.

Now, go get busy on your game plan and don't quit until you have achieved your dream.

To help get you on the right track, check out "7 Steps To Achieve Your Dream" from Success Magazine. Click here for the article.

Go get 'em tiger! God don't make no junk. You, yes you are awesome! Now go be awesome!

- Don Chase's Kick Butt Tip of the Day is a daily motivational feature designed to give you the inspiration you need to power through your day. Check out all the Kick Butt Tips here.

U.S. News & World Report has released their new Best Places to Live rankings for 2024-2025, and the Tar Heel state got some major love! In a list of 150 major cities, two North Carolina cities were ranked among the top 10 best places to live in the US.

According to U.S. News & World Report, the ranking was compiled using data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the FBI, the U.S. Department of Labor, and some of the publication's own internal resources. The data was then sorted into four different categories by which each major city would be scored.

The categories were assigned different weights depending on how strongly Americans felt each factor mattered when choosing a place to live. The four categories in order of weight are as follows:

According to the official rankings, Charlotte and Raleigh are the two best places to live in North Carolina. The two cities made it to #5 and #6 respectively.

Charlotte scored extremely well overall, with the Queen City's quality of life and economic value placing it among the top places in the country to live. Charlotte was also commended for its sprawling metro area and bustling downtown scene, while still maintaining its southern charm.

Raleigh ranked almost neck-and-neck with Charlotte, with North Carolina's capital scoring highly in the Quality of Life category. The publication highlights Raleigh's bustling art and music scenes, as well as its beautiful green spaces and activity space. The city of Raleigh also received high marks for its strong sense of community among the residents.

The full rankings (seen here) reveals some interesting information about other major cities in the US, including other cities in North Carolina. Here are some of the key takeaways.

Ranked #1 overall, Naples, Florida was determined to be the best city to live in the US. The city scored highly for its overall quality of life, especially among retirees who desire a pristine beachfront view in their twilight years.

It's certainly a surprising #2, but Boise, Idaho has much to offer for outdoorsy types. Boise offers a plethora of different terrains for adventurers, including mountain ranges, canyons, deserts and lakes.

Colorado Springs, Colorado was ranked as the #3 best place to live for its blend of natural beauty and rustic modernism. Despite its endless array of events and activities, Colorado Springs maintains a small town charm that residents find intoxicating.

North Carolina's sister state did just a hair better in the ranking, with the South Carolina city of Greenville landing at #4 in the overall ranking. Greenville's downtown area is a central hub for local businesses, bars, restaurants and boutiques. The city is also quite lively during the summer season.

- Asheville (#17)

-Greensboro (#23) 

-Hickory (#26)

-Winston-Salem (#60)

-Fayetteville (#113)