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Become a Better Version of You in 2022

I believe that everyone wants to become a better version of themselves, but few actually follow through. As we begin a new year, I want to encourage you to set a goal to live a life that’s filled with passion and purpose.

You have dreams inside of you that you would like to accomplish. Now is the time to make a commitment to follow through and become the best version of yourself.

The first step is to visualize the better version of you. It’s time to break out a notebook and pen and start writing out the things that you would like to achieve; create a vision board. After you have done that, make sure you have that board visible where you can see your goals at least once a week. This will remind you of what you are working toward.

In order to be your best self, it’s also important to prioritize these things. Your list may be big, but it’s important to choose one thing at a time to consciously work on.

Make sure that your goals line up with becoming a better version of yourself. For example, when it comes to becoming healthy, start replacing junk food with healthy food. Your goal is to make this a habit. Take it one step at a time and you will be amazed how fast you grow as a person.

While you are setting long-term goals, it’s important to have daily goals. When you have daily accomplishments, this propels you to keep going. Get started with those easy goals that you know you can complete quickly. This will help you to build confidence. As you are developing new positive habits, you are becoming closer to learning how to be your best self.

Momentum is crucial when it comes to goal setting. After achieving each goal, you will find that you begin to build momentum which will motivate you towards your next goal.

Make sure that your goals are specific. Each one of them should have purpose. I recommend at least once a month to take some time to make sure your goals are still pointing you in the direction of your priorities and purpose. Every now and then, you may have to alter your vision and your plan.

Now, let’s get this out of the way. You will have setbacks and you will fail. Nobody said that this journey of success is going to be easy. It’s important to realize that failure is necessary in order to succeed, it’s all part of the process. Valuable insights are learned through failure which will help you to become more successful in life. Never be afraid of it, fear will only hold you back. Learn to embrace failure and use it as a learning experience.

When should someone begin a new journey becoming a better version of themselves? The answer is “Right Now.” There is no such thing as a perfect time. You may think that you are not ready and that’s okay. Start right now and start right where you are. Today is the beginning of the rest of your amazing life. Do not procrastinate. Procrastination is another form of laziness.

As you begin this amazing journey, you must understand that you cannot have any negative self-talk. Begin by speaking as though you have already accomplished your dreams. Keep your attitude positive and constantly build yourself up—no more stinking thinking or hardening of the attitude. Your attitude is super positive all the time.

2022 is going to be an amazing year. Make that commitment to become a better you this year and speak victory into your life. Let’s achieve those goals and with each win, you will be feeling much better about yourself. It’s going to take a lot of discipline and focus, but you’ve got this!

I’m excited for you and your future. Let’s go out and make it happen each and every day. Now is the time to become a better version of you in 2022!!

Have a super fantastic week!

Rich Norton

Regional Sales Manager

Photo by Ronnie Overgoor on Unsplash

Martha Stewart To Open Paris Las Vegas Restaurant

Shelley Stepanek

THE BEDFORD BY MARTHA STEWART OPENS AT PARIS SPRING 2022: Global lifestyle icon Martha Stewart and Marquee Brands will open a whole new chapter to her brands, by opening her first ever restaurant in Las Vegas.

The Bedford by Martha Stewart, will offer a whole new restaurant concept, incorporating her famed country farmhouse in Bedford, New York. Paris Las Vegas is the lucky recipient in late spring. Offering 194 seats, the intimate eatery will offer guests a true glimpse of how she lives and entertains in her own home.

Stewart is in charge of her own decor, which will hold a neutral color palette and act as a perfect backdrop to four seasons of color. Stewart and her team of culinary experts are developing seasonal dinners, weekend brunches, and holiday menus featuring her personal exceptional quality. Items will be created from sourcing seasonal, top-quality ingredients from various local sources and some of Martha’s personal favorites.

In 2019, Marquee Brands acquired the Martha Stewart brand, which reaches approximately 100 million consumers across all media and merchandising platforms each month.

Stop Hitting the Snooze Button

Richard Norton

It’s early in the morning and your alarm clock is going off. You know it’s time to get up but you decide to hit that snooze button trying to get a little more sleep.

I understand trying to get a few extra minutes of sleep every now and then but the reality is, hitting the snooze button will actually leave you feeling more tired during the day.

Now, I’m not a sleep study expert. However, when your alarm goes off in the morning, you are nearing the end of your last REM Cycle. When you hit that snooze button and go back to sleep, you are actually putting yourself right back into the cycle. When your alarm goes off the second time, it is now waking you up in the middle of REM instead of at the end of REM. So you may be thinking you’re getting extra sleep, but unfortunately you end up feeling disoriented.

So, I have a challenge for you going forward. Make the decision to stop hitting the snooze button. As soon as that alarm goes off, just get out of bed. You will find as time goes on, you’ll start your day feeling much more refreshed and ready to take on the day.

If you don’t feel you can do this right away, put the alarm on the other side of your bedroom so you actually have to get up to turn it off.

I’m also going to encourage you, starting today, to create a vision that makes you want to jump out of bed in the morning. It’s important to not hit the snooze button on your dreams and aspirations.

You have to create a reason to get out of bed in the morning. There is an exciting life out there waiting for you. As we get ready to start a new year, write out a vision board on what you would like to accomplish. Be specific in all areas of your life. Your vision board will get you excited about getting up in the morning. So when that alarm goes off, you’re not going to hit that snooze button. You have a purpose and you have a reason to get up and go make it happen.

While others are hitting the snooze button, you jump out of bed with excitement. Develop a positive morning routine and make a plan for your day the night before so you know exactly what you need to accomplish for the day. This way, you can’t afford to hit that snooze button. You’ve got some exciting things to do and goals to accomplish.

No more hitting that snooze button! Let’s get up with purpose and be ready to take on the day! Look in the mirror and say “Today is going to be an awesome day!“ You are living the dream!

Have a super fantastic week!

RICH NORTON

Regional Sales Manager RMS

Image by Ryan McGuire from Pixabay

If Only Dogs Could Really Talk

Shelley Stepanek

Thanks once again to wonderful people who have designed these cartoons about our best and furriest pets.

The Importance of Medical Tags

Jane Hill

The Importance of Medical Tags — And When You Should Get One Yourself

6 in 10 adults in the United States have a chronic disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, when it comes to notifying medical personnel about such conditions in an emergency situation, a medical tag can present the perfect solution. Whether you’ve just been diagnosed or you’ve never thought about it before, here’s what you should know.

The purpose of a medical tag

The primary goal of a medical tag is to ensure that the wearer gets proper treatment in the event of an emergency and that person is unable to communicate their condition themselves. For example, if someone has a condition like a severe nut allergy and is unable to talk due to an allergic reaction, then others will know about the condition and can get first responders involved as soon as possible.

That said, a medical tag helps medical professionals decide the best course of action to take based on the tag’s information. This ensures the wearer will receive the right medications and care based on their condition, and can help prevent misdiagnosis as well as unwanted or unnecessary drug interactions.

One great example of just how helpful medical tags can be in the event of an emergency involves the use of medical tags in the military, which are characterized as red colored dog tags. While dog tags have been traditionally used for generations as a form of identification among soldiers who have fallen, red medical tags are used to notify others of a medical condition or allergy. In turn, soldiers on the battlefield who are severely injured will get the right care by medical teams.

For civilians, however, medical tags can be seen in the form of a necklace, bracelet, or even a card that can be carried in the pocket or wallet, and most emergency responders are trained to look for such identification in the event of an emergency.

Should you have a medical tag?

When it comes to who should wear a medical tag, individuals who have a condition that could lead to an emergency or a condition that medical professionals should know about needs one. This includes anyone with a severe allergy or condition like heart disease, diabetes, or even Alzheimer’s disease, to name just a few.

Additionally, anyone who has transplanted/missing organs or a blood disorder should have a medical tag as well. If you’re questioning whether or not you need one, talking with your healthcare provider beforehand is always a great idea, and can especially help in ensuring that the right information is on the tag.

The importance of tag information

When it comes to the information on the tag itself, it’s important to realize that there is limited space on most medical tags, meaning that the most important information should be prioritized. While this depends on the individual and their condition, the information on the tag generally states the condition or allergy. Though in some cases it may note things like medications, whether or not the individual has a medical device (such as a pacemaker), or blood type (such as for those with a blood disease).

In other cases, a medical tag might display any communication or cooperation issues that the wearer may experience, such as autism or deafness, which will help others in knowing what they can do to best handle the situation at hand. Because a medical tag varies from person to person based on their specific situation, it’s always best to confer with your doctor as to what information should be present on the tag.

A medical tag can prove to be extremely important in emergency situations by ensuring that an individual gets the right care. While these tags are worn by those with a serious medical condition or allergy, you should always consult with your doctor if you’re unsure as to whether you need one or not in addition to what information should be put on the tag.

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EL LUCHADOR Mexican Cantina–Great New Spot

Shelley Stepanek

There’s a new location in Henderson for this delicious Mexican restaurant. At 5:30 p.m. it was totally full, with patrons talking and listening to the music. The manager was quick to seat us and give us menus.

Hot tortilla chips and sauce came out the moment we were seated, and the beers were totally frosty which I love. Eduardo was our waiter and he was quick to point out the best dishes. This is an excellent sign as they only opened a month ago at this Henderson location. The walls were decorated with hand painted Luchador masks all over the walls, every single one unlike the next. I never had seen that many different ones.

The menu was simple and straight to the point. I, of course, opted for the adobo and carnitas à la mandarin tacos as the appetizer. I looked at the many options including mahi-mahi, but let Eduardo point out what he thought was a good choice. I had shrimp fajitas, and my friend had the shrimp and chicken, and there was so much food we could have had another couple of friends join us.

The plate comes out with all the trimmings, and then the really hot plate comes out with all the sizzling meat and vegetables—you build your own fajitas. There is plenty to pick from, fajitas, tacos, burritos, and enchiladas so everyone will find something to their taste.

There is an abundance of flavor in every dish. We ended our wonderful meal with the Churros Sundae—three Churro sticks, vanilla ice cream, plenty of whip cream and chocolate splashes. Definitely a dessert big enough for three.

I would highly recommend, especially for their happy hour drinks. My table was continually checked.

The place is fantastic, it definitely has a good vibe atmosphere. This location is at 475 N. Stephanie in Henderson, just north of Sunset Station. The western location is at 7824 Blue Diamond Rd. Hours are M-T, 11-9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday till 10:30 p.m., and Sunday till 9 p.m.

The interior is huge; this was the old location for the Tomato’s chain, and it is right on the corner with tons of free parking.

Yes, Our Pets Have Feelings

Shelley Stepanek

Our pets have feelings just like us!

Las Vegas Wins 2024 Super Bowl

Shelley Stepanek

By now, everyone has heard that Las Vegas has officially been chosen to host Super Bowl LVIII in 2024. The city will have a huge opportunity to host the Big Game, but it does come with a cost.

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is projecting the Super Bowl to bring $500 million to Las Vegas during the event, along with at least another $70 million in local and state tax revenue.

Here are some of the costs the NFL wants Las Vegas to pick up to host the game.

Presidential Suites at top hotels

Police escorts for team owners

35,000 parking spaces

All ticket revenue from the game

Two bowling venues-when will they have time?

Portable cellphone towers

Advertising space from local radio and tv

According to a media report from the Las Vegas Review Journal, which is where these things are quoted, the LVCVA will pay some $55 million in costs and defray around $20 million from sponsorships. After that is all said and done, the LVCVA will have to pick up all other costs. This is done all the time with major events.

Fifty-five million dollars for a $500 million dollar payday sounds like a sure bet for Las Vegas. I would suggest the second rooms open up for the dates, you book early. They will surely skyrocket.

There will be plenty of superstars at events all over the city, but don’t forget to see a lot of our fantastic things to do while in town. Nostalgia Street Rods, home of famous cars and trucks and a great museum, the Lion Habitat in Henderson, Sunbuggy rentals—great outdoors in the best vehicles around, Area15, with all their amazing things to do, right next to the freeway, Fremont Street and the zipline, along with countless other fun venues. We’ll keep you up to date on them over the next couple of years.

No More Excuses!

Richard Norton

It’s time to get real. We all go through difficult times in life, and sometimes our bad choices put us in tough situations. There are other times where bad things happen In our lives and we can’t understand why.

When we go through these difficult times, we have a choice. We can allow them to define us, or we can make a decision to overcome. We can either be a victim or we can be a Victor. Ultimately, you make that final choice.

So whatever you’ve been through in your life, now is the time to get up and dust yourself off and make a decision that you are going to make it happen. No one said that this is going to be easy but I promise you, it will be worth it.

Starting today, no more excuses! It is time to take responsibility for your life. No matter how bad things have been, focus on what you can do today to make things better. Take action so you can ensure that your life will be better in the future. Yes, you have been tested, but it is time to turn that test into an incredible testimony.

Excuses are for the weak, responsibility is for the strong. Choose to make no excuses anymore. It’s time to make the commitment. Understand that you will have challenges, but you get to decide on how you respond. Don’t give up and never give in!

You will fail. Failure is part of success. You will have setbacks but you must make a commitment to keep growing. Winners suffer setbacks and they keep going.

Ten years from now, when you look back at your life, you will want to know that you chose your life. You did not settle for it. You will know that you didn’t make any excuses and, because of that, you will have no regrets.

Today is your day. This is the first day of the beginning of the rest of your amazing life. No more excuses, no hesitating, no procrastinating, no doubts and no regrets.

The past is gone and it’s a new day. It’s time to take your life to that next level. You will reach your goal and you will have success. You must have faith and you must believe that incredible things are going to happen.

Things will not go perfectly, and they will not go as planned. Welcome to life! Let’s get that settled right now. None of us will escape life’s challenges and tough times. Your success will come in the way you respond to these tough times. What separates those who succeed and those who fail is how they respond to the challenges.

You are strong! Because you are strong, you make no excuses. Whenever you get knocked down, instead of asking the question “Why?” ask the question “How?” How can I improve? How can I learn from this? How can I win? You will win because you made no excuses!

Your past does not define you, neither do your mistakes. You were designed for greatness and there is an amazing plan for your life. No more excuses! Be the best you that you can possibly be!

Have an amazing week!

RICH NORTON

Regional Sales Manager RMS

Photo by Louis Smit on Unsplash

Newest List of Las Vegas Shows

Shelley Stepanek

Thanks to AGT for providing this list of shows. Las Vegas has many more ongoing shows so don’t miss out on seeing some world class entertainment.

UPCOMING ONSALES

Fri @ 10am: Alejandra Guzmán and Paulina Rubio: Perrísimas at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas May 21

UPCOMING SHOWS

2021

Dec 15: Luke Combs – What You See Is What You Get Tour with Ashley McBryde & Ray Fulcher at T-Mobile Arena – Limited Tickets! Rescheduled from September 25!

Dec 15: Pink Martini featuring China Forbes at Wynn Las Vegas

Dec 17-18: Chris Isaak – Holiday Tour at Wynn Las Vegas

Dec 29-Jan 15: Katy Perry – Play at Resorts World Theatre Las Vegas

Dec 31: Lizzo – Live in Concert & NYE Countdown with special guest DJ Sophia Eris at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

2022

Jan 7-8: Sebastian Maniscalco: Nobody Does This Tour at Wynn Las Vegas

Jan 15: Whitney Cummings: Touch Me Tour at Wynn Las Vegas

Jan 21: An Intimate Evening with David Foster – HITMAN TOUR at Wynn Las Vegas – Sold Out!

Jan 22: An Evening With Brian McKnight at Wynn Las Vegas

Jan 26-Feb 5: Lionel Richie – Back To Las Vegas! at Wynn Las Vegas

Jan 28: Bert Kreischer: The Berty Boy Relapse Tour at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

Feb 4: Shinedown with special guests Ayron Jones at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

Feb 6: Kane Brown – Blessed & Free Tour with Chase Rice & Restless Road at T-Mobile Arena

Feb 11-26: Luke Bryan at Resorts World Theatre Las Vegas

Feb 12: Tyler, The Creator – Call Me If You Get Lost with special guests Kali Uchis, Vince Staples & Teezo Touchdown at Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino

Feb 12: AFI – The Bodies Tour with special guest Cold Cave at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

Feb 19: Slash – The River Is Rising Tour Featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators with special guest Dead Sara at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

Feb 20: Justin Bieber – Justice World Tour at T-Mobile Arena

Feb 23-Mar 5: John Fogerty at Wynn Las Vegas

Feb 24: Allman Family Revival featuring The Allman Betts Band, Donavon Frankenreiter, Cody Dickinson, Luther Dickinson, Robert Randolph, Jimmy Hall, Lilly Hiatt, Lamar Williams Jr., Joanne Shaw Taylor and Eric Gales and more to be announced with special guests The River Kittens at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas – Rescheduled from December 17!

Feb 25: TOTO – The Dogz of Oz Tour at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

Mar 2-19: Katy Perry – Play at Resorts World Theatre Las Vegas

Mar 4: Volbeat – Servant of the Road World Tour with special guest Bad Wolves at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

Mar 5: Midland – The Last Resort Tour at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

Mar 6: Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit with special guest Shawn Colvinat The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

Mar 10: Leanne Morgan – The Big Panty Tour at Wynn Las Vegas

Mar 11-12: 311 Day 2022 at Dolby Live at Park MGM

Mar 11-12: Brad Paisley – Acoustic Storyteller at Wynn Las Vegas

Mar 11-13: Widespread Panic at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

Mar 23-Apr 2: Carrie Underwood – Reflection at Resorts World Theatre Las Vegas

Mar 25-26: Incubus at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

Mar 25: Chris Distefano: The Chrissy Chaos Tour at Wynn Las Vegas

Mar 26: Andrew Santino: Tito Cheeto Tour at Wynn Las Vegas

Mar 30-Apr 9: Lionel Richie – Back To Las Vegas! at Wynn Las Vegas

Apr 2: Ben Platt – The Reverie Tour with special guest at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

Apr 3: alt-J and Portugal. The Man with special guest Cherry Glazerr at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

Apr 14: 2Cellos – The Dedicated Tour at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

Apr 16: Taylor Tomlinson: Deal With It Tour at Wynn Las Vegas

Apr 27-May 7: Michael Bublé – A Las Vegas Limited Engagement at Resorts World Theatre

Apr 29-30: Sebastian Maniscalco: Nobody Does This Tour at Wynn Las Vegas

May 6: Tom Papa: Family Reunion Tour at Wynn Las Vegas

May 7-8: An Evening With Lea Salonga at Wynn Las Vegas – May 8 Just Added!

May 13-14: Nate Bargatze: The Raincheck Tour at Wynn Las Vegas

May 20-21: Jim Gaffigan: The Fun Tour at Wynn Las Vegas

May 28-29: Sebastian Maniscalco: Nobody Does This Tour at Wynn Las Vegas

Jun 17: Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts

Jun 25: Primus – A Tribute To Kings at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

Jul 8-9: Trevor Noah: Back to Abnormal at Wynn Las Vegas –Rescheduled from July 9 & 10, 2021!

Jul 16: Demetri Martin: I Feel Funny Tour at Wynn Las Vegas

Aug 26-27: Jim Gaffigan: The Fun Tour at Wynn Las Vegas May 20-21

Oct 1: Roger Waters – This Is Not A Drill at T-Mobile Arena

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