This has been the greatest year for achievements and special moments in our 10 year career as business owners. As I look back and think through so many awesome times over the past year, I probably could have made a top 50 list. But I decided to break down my top 10 moments of 2013. I hope you enjoy, and feel free to comment on your own top moments of 2013.
#10
My good friends John and Michele Lewis pushing hard to close out the year as new Turbo 100′s in the Kaizen Community. I am so happy to see you guys chase your goal, fall a little short but hit a new level in the process.
#9
We hosted a Leadershift book signing at the London location of Chapters. Orrin Woodward came to the event to sign hundreds of copies of his new book. The day was a complete success. The store was so overwhelmed with all the attention, they asked me to help them do other book promotions! That’s the power of our LIFE community.
#8
The Round Table House Boat trip was a HUGE success. We had such an amazing time hanging out with other leaders, going “blobbing”, having campfires and so much more! Congratulations to all the Kaizen Round Tables for your success and the commitment it takes to lead hundreds of families, love you all.
#7
My good friends Stuart and Carrianne Hall hitting a HUGE level of leadership, going Round Table!!! This was a catalyst that helped two other couples in Ontario hit the same level. Congratulations to this amazing couple, we are so proud to welcome you into the Round Table.
#6
My good friends Ricky and Lindsey McGuire hitting Round Table in just 12 short months from showing their first plan! This is what the LIFE Leadership community is all about, FAST growth! Expectations are the key to getting someone started properly and believing they can go as fast as they want! All they did to achieve success was set a goal of something they were truly sold out to and didn’t let anyone tell them they couldn’t do it.
#5
My Mentor and best friend, Claude Hamilton, wrote his first book called “TOUGHEN UP”. What an amazing story of honour, duty, courage, and a lot more. Everyone can learn something and benefit from this book filled with simple truths. I was so proud to get my autographed copy of TOUGHEN UP for my son Beau, myself, and my dad.
#4
Claude and Lana Welcomed a new edition to the Hamilton family. On November 7th, Gryffin Claude Hamilton was born. Now with two little boys running around the Hamilton house, there will be even more love and laughter. What an amazing life those boys will have.
#3
Going Policy Council was the mecca achievement of our business career to date. Having fulfilled a promise I made to my wife Raylene, my best friend Claude, and to Orrin Woodward. This goal was so inspiring to run after and achieve. And in hitting PC, it moulded a HUGE respect I now have for all those who have gone before me and all those who will come after. Seeing Lana and Raylene get ready in our hotel room and having Raylene put her amazing dress on with her glittery shoes. Seeing her eyes light up and watching Lana being so proud of her. Having my parents in the audience and back stage to see how the LIFE community treats their business owners. These are all memories I have etched in my mind that I will never forget. Thanks again to all those who made that day such a memorable event for Raylene and I.
#2
On January 17, 2013 I awoke to Raylene leaning over me saying “I think I’m pregnant!!!” To say this did not take my breath away and my eyes did not leak for a few moments would be a lie. It was four in the morning and we both could not go back to sleep and we needed to go get four or five different pregnancy tests just to be sure. On this day Raylene and I celebrated being together 20 years! From the day we started dating, exactly 20 years later my beautiful bride told me she thought she was pregnant. Having children was something that we both wanted to badly, but at the time was not looking promising.
#1
On August 29th, at 3:31 AM, my son Wayne Beau MacNamara was born. I will NEVER EVER forget the moment I held my son for the first time. When the nurse asked me to tell Raylene if it was a boy or a girl I was stunned and speechless. I couldn’t do anything but cry and smile. I made sure I passed Beau to his mommy for the first time and I will never forget the moment I watched my wife’s tear fall on Beau’s face and he stopped crying when he was laid on Raylene’s chest. I ran so hard down the hallway and busted the door open to the waiting room to tell all my family and best friends that we had a BOY and his name was Beau!!! I hugged Claude and cried a bit again seeing our closest and most loyal friends and family be there for Raylene and I. I am crying right now just thinking of this night.
This was the year of a lifetime, and I am excited to see what more will happen in 2014. I want to thank all my family, Clade and Lana, Orrin and Laurie, and my amazing wife Raylene for all the encouragement and memories that we shared together throughout this past year.
May God keep blessing us all in the LIFE community.
Thanks for taking the time to read my favourite moments of 2013.
Love ya lots
God Bless