Author Archives: Jay

How To Make Great Decisions

Each day we make hundreds of decisions. How do we make great ones? Is there a formula or are we really at the mercy of a changing world and statistics – that some decisions will be good and others won’t. Though there is no way to ensure that we always choose wisely, we can improve … Continue reading

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Born Awesome

This is a poem written by TJ Schneider, a teen from Boca Raton, FL and a 2013 RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Assembly) delegate   “Believe in yourself for no one else will.” Every single one of us is here for a purpose; We are not seat fillers. Although there will be pricks in the world … Continue reading

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10 Things People, Who Love You, Do For You

My anniversary was this past weekend. I have had many years with my partner – one of the world’s best people. There are people who are given to us in life that have an epic impact on the quality of our lives. They change our perspective about what life is and all that it can … Continue reading

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Right Here, Right Now

I was walking the dog last night and was struck by how it has become just another task for me, another line item on my to do list. Normally, walking the dog means we get right to business; I still have so many things I want to do before locking up and turning out the … Continue reading

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Go Be A Dreamer

I was on the phone recently with a good friend. Somehow we got talking about dreams and how unique our dreams are to us. We weren’t talking about REM cycle dreams; we were talking about our life dreams – what we want for our lives and how we want our lives to be. I’ll admit … Continue reading

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Our Memories Show Us How To Live Great Lives

This post is from Kate Forte, a senior at AZ State University, majoring in Tourism Development Management. Some of my most favorite memories are from my childhood with my sisters. These memories have become wonderful stories we love to share – mostly to laugh about, but also to learn from. One great story in particular popped … Continue reading

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Jay Forte to Speak at Rotary Youth Leadership Assembly

Jay will be hosting his program – Which Way to the Greatness Zone – How to Find Your Road In Life for the Rotary Youth Leadership Assembly. Its focus is learning how to discover your own greatness and use it as a guide to find your best road in life, and to travel well, wisely … Continue reading

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Jay Forte publishes article in News Blaze

Jay’s article “Divorce, Dropouts and Departures – Why Can’t We Finish What We Start?” appears today in News Blaze. The message in the article is that we don’t know ourselves so we listen to others to make decisions that affect our lives. He offers solutions in the article. Click here for the article.

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Greatness Zone Team are Weekly Intent.com Contributors

The team at the Greatness Zone are regular weekly contributors to Intent.com – the power, motivational and inspirational site by Deepak Chopra. Each week we share our unique greatness perspectives, committed to creating a greatness discussion with our kids, families, workplaces and churches. Tune in each week to see what the Greatness Zone team has … Continue reading

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Jay Forte to Appear on the Marie Osmond Show

Jay Forte is to be a guest on the Marie Osmond show! Jay will share his story, how the Greatness Zone came about, and how we each can connect with our inner “awesome.” Recording is April 23. Stay turned for its airing dates.

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