Author Archives: Julia Royston

Action Steps

The only person that you can really control is you.  There are circumstances, weather, companies and people that want to be able to influence, convince or even change you but only you can change, direct, decide or determine the course of action for you.  You might gather information, ask other people’s opinions but in the end, it’s left up to you.  What course of action will you take so that you can live your best life for you, your family and hopefully your community?  Thoughts, ideas, plans, potential and someday are all great but what day are you going to pick to move from idea to action, research or investigation stage?  I recently heard someone say that someday is not on the calendar; just Sunday through Saturday.  Pick a day between Sunday and Saturday and get started.  Decide a course, even if it is wrong, doesn’t work out or succeed like you thought, at least you now know what doesn’t work and can move in another direction that does work.  I have said it many times, ‘life is short’ but the older I get, it seems that life gets even shorter and more precious.  Yes, I have the same amount of 24 hours as everyone else but I feel like I should get up earlier and stay up later so I can maximize the day and take action today for the life that I want to live tomorrow.  What are the action steps that you need to take now?  You decide.  Let’s go! 

If you need to talk, schedule at www.talkwithroyston.com. 

For the Love of ?

What do you love? Who do you love? What do you find yourself doing and loving when you are not even being paid? It’s in your blood, your spirit or something you do naturally even without thinking. Everybody is not designed or even desire to start a business. I get it and no pressure here but my encouragement to you is to keep going, doing, enjoying and growing. I hate that we even have to say it or even remind you but life truly is short. My mantra this year is “whatever God has gifted, called or commanded you to do, DO IT!” Don’t delay. No more excuses. No more blame on circumstances and situations. Where there is a love, will and work, you can get it done. Yes we have bills, yes we have family that we are supporting but don’t forget to the love yourself too. You and I are no good to anyone if we don’t take care of ourselves. No matter what your faith level is, know that God loves you and I do too. I want to see you win, be your best and go beyond your wildest dreams!!

If I can help, the best way to reach me is to schedule a conversation at www.talkwithroyston.com. Remember that the calendar is Eastern Time Zone.

Finally, thank you for 17 years of BK Royston Publishing and all of the support, referrals, comments, purchases and love shown throughout the past 17 years. Thank you for trusting me with your intellectual property. Prayers for the next.

More to come.  Blessings.  Peace.  Safety.

Love you all!

Julia

#bookbusinessboss

Wisdom While We Work

In the famous movie, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the dwarfs were and still famous for the song, ‘whistle while we work.’  When they went out to work each and every day, they whistled.  My grandfather had a brother and that was his nickname, ‘whistle.’  Now, I am not the greatest whistler and never will be but my goal and aim, this year is wisdom.  That was the word GOD gave me in June of 2024 and rings even louder right now in my ear than when I first heard it about six months ago.  Why?  I’m no longer just preparing for 2025 but it’s here, the year and first month has already begun.  If you want Wisdom, ask God.  I’m still alive so I’m asking God for HIS Wisdom to make it through until the end of this year. 

·        Wisdom to make right decisions and when to say yes and no.

·        Wisdom on how to use my time, talent and treasure.

·        Wisdom on who should stand with us on our team.

·        Wisdom to know what is now, next or never.

God give us YOUR Wisdom while we work.  

If you need help, let’s have a conversation, schedule it at www.talkwithroyston.com.  Let’s go!

Julia 

#bookbusinessboss

Gratitude and the GPS

December is the last month of the year.  The most wonderful time for celebration but it can be the most horrible time if you didn’t get any of your goals accomplished, make the money that you planned or you no longer have the love ones in your life one year or twelve months later.  What a difference a year makes but you’re still here?  Now what?  Pause and be thankful.  You made it.  There may be some tears shed, bumps, bruises and disappointments along the way, but no matter what it looks like to others, you’re still here.  After the gratitude, where to next?  The GPS can only guide you when you know the direction, destination or destiny.  If you’re not going anywhere, don’t activate the GPS.  Just sit in the house, car or driveway until you know.  Do a search not just on Google but hopefully and prayerfully of your heart and spirit so that GOD will guide you to the next place, project or person that will help you.  December is the time of year where I evaluate everything, everyone, every place I visited, every bill I have and every dollar that I have left over.  Where do I go?  Where do I spend my time?  What do I really want to be doing with the time, energy and budget that I have?  I don’t have anything in my life right now to waste.  I’d rather sit home and eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches happily than be in a crowd and come away empty.  That’s just me.  You have to decide what is important for you but for me, peace, productivity and people that are an asset to my purpose is what I want right now.  Be grateful. Be prayerful.  Then, activate the GPS.  Let’s go!  

November. It’s Not Over

Greetings,

I don’t know if you have begun your holiday planning, shopping or just ready to shut it down for the year.  There are those that have already checked out for the year and won’t be ready to start again until January or even February.  Your year may have been rough, tough and filled with disappointments but it’s just November.  It’s not over.  The year still has 2 months before it is over.  You’ve still got time to get some things finished, forwarded or started.  There is still time.  You are still alive, breathing and capable of completing the assignment.  Don’t give in now because there is still time. Sure, take time to enjoy the holidays with family and friends.  Watch the holiday movies.  I’m going to but I will not let fiction, fantasy and dreamland stop me from finishing the year strong.  It’s just November.  It’s Not Over.  Let’s go!

Super excited to announce that Book #5 in the Terrance the Terrific Series, The Missing Lunches is NOW Available!  It is about one year late but with God, it’s always on time.  Click here to pick up your copy of the latest installment or to get the whole series for your favorite person, click here.  Representation matters and I want all children to feel special during the holidays and every day of the year!  

Mark your calendar for December 7 for the last Writing Workshop of 2024 and we’ll be online.  Click here to register for the Writing Workshop or visit www.roystonclasses.com.  See the flyer below for more details.  It’s not over but you have to start where you start.  It will shock you what you can get done if you just start.  

To schedule a conversation, visit www.talkwithroyston.com.  The times are in the eastern time zone so be mindful of that.  More to come..  

I’m not done yet with 2024.  Lord willing, I’ve been given 365 days and I plan on doing the best with what God has blessed me with.  You Ready?  I’m gone.  

Julia

#bookbusinessboss

P. S.  Just in case you love Christmas music like I do.  Click here to enjoy “Christmas Miracle” by yours truly. Kick off the holiday season looking for and expecting a Miracle. 

P. S. S.  If you want the Christmas music and an ebook, click here.  If you are old school like me and want the music and the paperback, click here.  I got you for the holidays.