Today’s Quote: “I am free of all prejudice. I hate everyone equally.” - W. C. Fields
Today’s Question: Do you have enough hate in your life?
My Thoughts: I have very serious discussions with friends about my own need to hate. I have found that when I have a target to focus complete disgust toward, I can feel better about everything and everyone else in the same category as my target hate. You may not want to believe it, but a little bit of focused hate can be good for you too. This in not bias or blind rage, but a true refusal to accept something or someone that is truly bad for you or willfully refuses to fall in line with your personal standards.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Today’s Quote & Question For 7/30/09
Today’s Quote: "You're never a loser until you quit trying." - Mike Ditka
Today’s Question: At what point do you decide it’s not worth the effort to fight anymore?
My Thoughts: Whenever you find yourself in the face of conflict, unless you are totally sold on the idea that you are by all means correct, there will come a point when the idea of just giving up and walking away will come into your head. Do you have a common trigger for that? What makes you decide that it is truly time to give up the fight? And conversely, what could convince you that the fight is actually worth the effort?
Today’s Question: At what point do you decide it’s not worth the effort to fight anymore?
My Thoughts: Whenever you find yourself in the face of conflict, unless you are totally sold on the idea that you are by all means correct, there will come a point when the idea of just giving up and walking away will come into your head. Do you have a common trigger for that? What makes you decide that it is truly time to give up the fight? And conversely, what could convince you that the fight is actually worth the effort?
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Today’s Quote & Question For 7/29/09
Today’s Quote: “Win as if you were used to it, lose as if you enjoyed it for a change” – Golnik Eric
Today’s Question: Are you as respectful in winning as in losing?
My Thoughts: Sore winners and losers alike will easily ruin a competition, especially a competition that only exists in the mind of the sore winner and loser. One of the simple keys to getting through life with few scars (physical and emotional) is to make a solid attempt to be gracious, even in the hands of defeat, and especially from the risers of victory.
Today’s Question: Are you as respectful in winning as in losing?
My Thoughts: Sore winners and losers alike will easily ruin a competition, especially a competition that only exists in the mind of the sore winner and loser. One of the simple keys to getting through life with few scars (physical and emotional) is to make a solid attempt to be gracious, even in the hands of defeat, and especially from the risers of victory.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Today’s Quote & Question For 7/28/09
Today’s Quote: "Respect a man, he will do the more." - James Howell
Today’s Question: Are you waiting to get respect before you give it in return?
My Thoughts: There is an overused saying that you have to give respect to get respect. I think it’s overused because you will usually hear those words coming out of the mouth of someone wanting you to earn their respect before they consider respecting you. The words are intended to operate as an olive branch, with the person saying them giving the proper respect first, and the receiver left with no choice but reciprocation. That is normally not the case. Why don’t you try giving out a little more respect first, instead of waiting to be respected--or worse, offended--to act?
Today’s Question: Are you waiting to get respect before you give it in return?
My Thoughts: There is an overused saying that you have to give respect to get respect. I think it’s overused because you will usually hear those words coming out of the mouth of someone wanting you to earn their respect before they consider respecting you. The words are intended to operate as an olive branch, with the person saying them giving the proper respect first, and the receiver left with no choice but reciprocation. That is normally not the case. Why don’t you try giving out a little more respect first, instead of waiting to be respected--or worse, offended--to act?
Monday, July 27, 2009
Today’s Quote & Question For 7/27/09
Today’s Quote: "The game of life is the game of boomerangs. Our thoughts, deeds and words return to us sooner or later, with astounding accuracy." - Florence Shinn
Today’s Question: Would you like to receive back the same thoughts and emotions you send out to the world?
My Thoughts: Whenever the right moments hit me, I like to do fun and silly things that have no apparent reason. The actual reason is to spread a little bit of positive energy when I have a little bit to spare in hopes that when I’m later low on positive energy, some with be sent my way. I am very careful at the times when I allow myself to just be dark and brooding, because I know that attitude can be passed on to those nearby and eventually back to me, which is not the way to get out of the funk I was already in. Do you send out positive or negative energy most of the time? Would you like to get the same energy you send out back in return?
Today’s Question: Would you like to receive back the same thoughts and emotions you send out to the world?
My Thoughts: Whenever the right moments hit me, I like to do fun and silly things that have no apparent reason. The actual reason is to spread a little bit of positive energy when I have a little bit to spare in hopes that when I’m later low on positive energy, some with be sent my way. I am very careful at the times when I allow myself to just be dark and brooding, because I know that attitude can be passed on to those nearby and eventually back to me, which is not the way to get out of the funk I was already in. Do you send out positive or negative energy most of the time? Would you like to get the same energy you send out back in return?
ANSWERS REMINDER #9: ACTUALLY MAKE TIME FOR WHAT IS IMPORTANT
ANSWERS REMINDER #9: ACTUALLY MAKE TIME FOR WHAT IS IMPORTANT
If something is important to you, you will find a way to make time for it. Because of my love of media and hopes to grow in my career, I managed to find the time to work and extra 3-6 hours Monday through Friday working in radio, which is on top of my 8 hours a day working in television and my 8 hours on Sunday with radio. I even found a way to reschedule my workload so that I would have every evening to spend with my wife, plus all day Saturday. What got shoved to the bottom of the pile and back of my mind were the things that I 'said' were important: personal development training, journaling, my web media business, and sleep. Well, I never though sleep was important, but I’m finding that was a flawed idea on my part . . .
THIS WEEK'S TIP: This week I am taking the extra effort to take my own advice. WE all need to sit down and figure out what is really important, and make the time necessary to get it done. I've already sacrificed sleep to work more hours and still have a quality family life. Now I have to carve out a few minutes here and there to get the business back in form, because I miss doing these emails. Since I insist the side business is important, I have to find the time to make it work. You also must find a way to make the precious minutes or hours needed to do what you claim is important to you.
If something is important to you, you will find a way to make time for it. Because of my love of media and hopes to grow in my career, I managed to find the time to work and extra 3-6 hours Monday through Friday working in radio, which is on top of my 8 hours a day working in television and my 8 hours on Sunday with radio. I even found a way to reschedule my workload so that I would have every evening to spend with my wife, plus all day Saturday. What got shoved to the bottom of the pile and back of my mind were the things that I 'said' were important: personal development training, journaling, my web media business, and sleep. Well, I never though sleep was important, but I’m finding that was a flawed idea on my part . . .
THIS WEEK'S TIP: This week I am taking the extra effort to take my own advice. WE all need to sit down and figure out what is really important, and make the time necessary to get it done. I've already sacrificed sleep to work more hours and still have a quality family life. Now I have to carve out a few minutes here and there to get the business back in form, because I miss doing these emails. Since I insist the side business is important, I have to find the time to make it work. You also must find a way to make the precious minutes or hours needed to do what you claim is important to you.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Today’s Quote & Question For 7/26/09
Today’s Quote: “The second I stop laughing I know I’m beaten, and that’s not about to happen.” - Steve Errey
Today’s Question: Have you ever stared down defeat?
My Thoughts: I found the quote above while scanning through some blogs and instantly had the write up this post. We have all had occasions where we have had to stare directing into the face of our own defeats. But were you brave enough or stubborn enough to attempt to stare your defeat down? Did it work for you?
Today’s Question: Have you ever stared down defeat?
My Thoughts: I found the quote above while scanning through some blogs and instantly had the write up this post. We have all had occasions where we have had to stare directing into the face of our own defeats. But were you brave enough or stubborn enough to attempt to stare your defeat down? Did it work for you?
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Today’s Quote & Question For 7/25/09
Today’s Quote: “Insanity is often the logic of an accurate mind overtaxed.” - Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809 - 1894)
Today’s Question: Do you need to take a break?
My Thoughts: Have you been working yourself a little harder than normal? Are you feeling the early effects of fatigue, or worse, its full effects? Or do you feel like you probably should be tired? Not only can you gauge you level of accomplishment by your level of fatigue, and can keep tabs on your personal energy, knowing when you truly need to take a break.
Today’s Question: Do you need to take a break?
My Thoughts: Have you been working yourself a little harder than normal? Are you feeling the early effects of fatigue, or worse, its full effects? Or do you feel like you probably should be tired? Not only can you gauge you level of accomplishment by your level of fatigue, and can keep tabs on your personal energy, knowing when you truly need to take a break.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Today’s Quote & Question For 7/24/09
Today’s Quote: "If our house be on fire, without inquiring whether it was fired from within or without, we must try to extinguish it." - Thomas Jefferson
Today’s Question: Do you get so caught up in details that you can never properly act?
My Thoughts: Details are always important, but are they so important that you miss the point of what you are doing?
Today’s Question: Do you get so caught up in details that you can never properly act?
My Thoughts: Details are always important, but are they so important that you miss the point of what you are doing?
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Today’s Quote & Question For 7/23/09
Today’s Quote: “If you don't make mistakes, you're not working on hard enough problems. And that's a big mistake.” - Frank Wilczek
Today’s Question: Are you making enough mistakes?
My Thoughts: For some people, their reason for a lack of success it truly because they are not failing enough to get there. They are not putting their neck out to take chances, to make mistakes and learn from them. Even in the agony of defeat, the lessons learned can often prove more valuable that a marginal win. Are your allowing yourself to make as many mistake as necessary, without totally ruining your endeavors? Are you learning from those mistakes?
Today’s Question: Are you making enough mistakes?
My Thoughts: For some people, their reason for a lack of success it truly because they are not failing enough to get there. They are not putting their neck out to take chances, to make mistakes and learn from them. Even in the agony of defeat, the lessons learned can often prove more valuable that a marginal win. Are your allowing yourself to make as many mistake as necessary, without totally ruining your endeavors? Are you learning from those mistakes?
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Today’s Quote & Question For 7/22/09
Today’s Quote: “The great secret that all old people share is that you really haven't changed in 70 or 80 years. Your body changes, but you don't change at all.” - Doris Lessing
Today’s Question: Do you regard age as an enemy or a friend?
My Thoughts: With age comes a sense of wisdom to realize, much later that needed, that you should have known better than to do a lot of the things you did that seemed like a great idea at the time. While the frailty of your body may lead to the ability to do less physically with age, those lucky enough to have a sharp mind and to have live a less jaded life have the power to instill the knowledge of a wonderful past onto the next generations, and hope they actually choose to learn from your mistake, or at least make new, creative mistake of their own.
Today’s Question: Do you regard age as an enemy or a friend?
My Thoughts: With age comes a sense of wisdom to realize, much later that needed, that you should have known better than to do a lot of the things you did that seemed like a great idea at the time. While the frailty of your body may lead to the ability to do less physically with age, those lucky enough to have a sharp mind and to have live a less jaded life have the power to instill the knowledge of a wonderful past onto the next generations, and hope they actually choose to learn from your mistake, or at least make new, creative mistake of their own.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Today’s Quote & Question For 7/21/09
Today’s Quote: "We need men who can dream of things that never were." - John F. Kennedy
Today’s Question: Can you ‘see’ your dreams before you start to work on making them come true?
My Thoughts: The ability to visualize is a key for designers of all types. Architects and constructions workers need to ‘see’ the building as they are building it. Computer programmers and web designs need to ‘see’ the finished product and the thousands of lines of code needed translate it from their computers to yours. And you have your own goals and dreams, and no matter what size they are, your ability to ‘see’ the end result, and even some of the progress you will make, will help you stay motivated to actually keep working to get there when the inevitable setbacks do set in. ‘Seeing’ is believing in this case.
Today’s Question: Can you ‘see’ your dreams before you start to work on making them come true?
My Thoughts: The ability to visualize is a key for designers of all types. Architects and constructions workers need to ‘see’ the building as they are building it. Computer programmers and web designs need to ‘see’ the finished product and the thousands of lines of code needed translate it from their computers to yours. And you have your own goals and dreams, and no matter what size they are, your ability to ‘see’ the end result, and even some of the progress you will make, will help you stay motivated to actually keep working to get there when the inevitable setbacks do set in. ‘Seeing’ is believing in this case.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Today’s Quote & Question For 7/20/09
Today’s Quote: "That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind" - Neil Armstrong
Today’s Question: What will you do today that will go down in ‘history?’
My Thoughts: We will not all be fortunate to be remembered in history books for the things we have done, but our daily travails will live on when we are gone in the memories of our families and friends, and long after we’re gone n the stories they tell their grandchildren. You should do your best to make every day as memorable as possible, and in a positive way. Our lives become ‘history’ as soon as the moment passes. You should probably think a little harder about what ‘history’ will say about you when you leave this earth. You should definitely think a little harder about what ‘history’ will say about you when you leave a room.
Today’s Question: What will you do today that will go down in ‘history?’
My Thoughts: We will not all be fortunate to be remembered in history books for the things we have done, but our daily travails will live on when we are gone in the memories of our families and friends, and long after we’re gone n the stories they tell their grandchildren. You should do your best to make every day as memorable as possible, and in a positive way. Our lives become ‘history’ as soon as the moment passes. You should probably think a little harder about what ‘history’ will say about you when you leave this earth. You should definitely think a little harder about what ‘history’ will say about you when you leave a room.
ANSWERS REMINDER #8: PRE-PLAN, PREPARE, PREVIEW
ANSWERS REMINDER #8: PRE-PLAN, PREPARE, PREVIEW
When I originally wrote this week's reminder, I had missed a week of publishing the newsletter after five weeks of consistently as a direct result of me not following this week's reminder. Falling victim to those 'circumstances beyond my control,' I was unable to write up a fresh newsletter. It shouldn't have been a problem, because I thought I had at least eight completed write-ups on file that I could insert for just this reason. Turns out I only had eight topics written down that I had planned to latter turn into write-ups. Oops . . .
THIS WEEK'S TIP: I pre-planned for a few weeks without the time or creativity to publish a fresh newsletter. But I didn't do enough to prepare for this, and obviously waited too late to preview what I had in the way of a back up plan. Take the time to learn from my small scale mistake before you make a similar one on a large scale. Pre-plan. Prepare. Preview.
When I originally wrote this week's reminder, I had missed a week of publishing the newsletter after five weeks of consistently as a direct result of me not following this week's reminder. Falling victim to those 'circumstances beyond my control,' I was unable to write up a fresh newsletter. It shouldn't have been a problem, because I thought I had at least eight completed write-ups on file that I could insert for just this reason. Turns out I only had eight topics written down that I had planned to latter turn into write-ups. Oops . . .
THIS WEEK'S TIP: I pre-planned for a few weeks without the time or creativity to publish a fresh newsletter. But I didn't do enough to prepare for this, and obviously waited too late to preview what I had in the way of a back up plan. Take the time to learn from my small scale mistake before you make a similar one on a large scale. Pre-plan. Prepare. Preview.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Today’s Quote & Question For 7/19/09
Today’s Quote: "The truth is that there is nothing noble in being superior to somebody else. The only real nobility is in being superior to your former self." - Whitney Young
Today’s Question: Are you working to better yourself or be better than those around you?
My Thoughts: Are you truly looking to making your self a better person or are you really just trying to make sure you’re seen as not just keeping up with the Joneses, but being a step better? As a person who will admit to being addicted to self improvement despite an crazy amount of setbacks, I have to make sure I am keeping myself in check constantly, to ensure I am trying to improve myself for myself and those around me, not just out of jealousy for what someone else has that I selfishly believe should be mine.
Today’s Question: Are you working to better yourself or be better than those around you?
My Thoughts: Are you truly looking to making your self a better person or are you really just trying to make sure you’re seen as not just keeping up with the Joneses, but being a step better? As a person who will admit to being addicted to self improvement despite an crazy amount of setbacks, I have to make sure I am keeping myself in check constantly, to ensure I am trying to improve myself for myself and those around me, not just out of jealousy for what someone else has that I selfishly believe should be mine.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Today’s Quote & Question For 7/18/09
Today’s Quote: "The wisest mind has something yet to learn." - George Santayana
Today’s Question: Have you reached your limit on learning?
My Thoughts: The person who thinks they have nothing left to learn has a serious lesson coming to them. You can never stop learning. As soon as you choose to slack off in the quest for knowledge, you’ll find you’re literally allowing brain cells to die a slow death.
Today’s Question: Have you reached your limit on learning?
My Thoughts: The person who thinks they have nothing left to learn has a serious lesson coming to them. You can never stop learning. As soon as you choose to slack off in the quest for knowledge, you’ll find you’re literally allowing brain cells to die a slow death.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Today’s Quote & Question For 7/17/09
Today’s Quote: "The few who do are the envy of the many who only watch." - Jim Rohn
Today’s Question: What would happen if you stopped ‘doing?’
My Thoughts: Do you feel like you’re the only person you know that is trying to accomplish something? Like you are the only human on the planet who is actively doing…anything? Chances are your exaggerating, but the basic premise is true. You are doing a lot, while others around you that should be doing more just aren’t. So what would happen if you stopped? Will you find your actions were important or trivial? Are you doing things worth doing, or just doing what you’re used to?
Today’s Question: What would happen if you stopped ‘doing?’
My Thoughts: Do you feel like you’re the only person you know that is trying to accomplish something? Like you are the only human on the planet who is actively doing…anything? Chances are your exaggerating, but the basic premise is true. You are doing a lot, while others around you that should be doing more just aren’t. So what would happen if you stopped? Will you find your actions were important or trivial? Are you doing things worth doing, or just doing what you’re used to?
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Today’s Quote & Question For 7/16/09
Today’s Quote: “Dreaming permits each and every one of us to be quietly and safely insane every night of our lives.” - Charles William Dement
Today’s Question: Are you brave enough to share some of your crazier ideas?
My Thoughts: Everyone has a bit of a wild side. Some of us are just a little looser with just how much of that side gets to see the light of day during regular business hours. Keeping your emotions in check is the perfect game plan for a poker player, but in the corporate and even the real world, a little more human frailty can sometimes be a better play. How secure of you of your ideas--and yourself?
Today’s Question: Are you brave enough to share some of your crazier ideas?
My Thoughts: Everyone has a bit of a wild side. Some of us are just a little looser with just how much of that side gets to see the light of day during regular business hours. Keeping your emotions in check is the perfect game plan for a poker player, but in the corporate and even the real world, a little more human frailty can sometimes be a better play. How secure of you of your ideas--and yourself?
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Today’s Quote & Question For 7/15/09
Today’s Quote: "No trumpets sound when the important decisions of our life are made. Destiny is made known silently." - Agnes de Mille
Today’s Question: Are you struggling with making major decisions?
My Thoughts: Every day is filled with millions of decisions that must me made to move forward. Most are fairly simple and mundane and obvious: getting out of bed, what to have for breakfast, which radio stations do you listen to on the drive in, etc. But there are plenty of major, possibly life altering decisions that come up in your life that take a little be of though to ensure the proper consequence is obtained. For some people, an important decision is actually a life-pauser. Instead of making that move--or not--to be free of the burden, they stall, and let the stress build up. For some, losing the chance for not making the decision is better than taking the leap and failing at it. Is this you?
Today’s Question: Are you struggling with making major decisions?
My Thoughts: Every day is filled with millions of decisions that must me made to move forward. Most are fairly simple and mundane and obvious: getting out of bed, what to have for breakfast, which radio stations do you listen to on the drive in, etc. But there are plenty of major, possibly life altering decisions that come up in your life that take a little be of though to ensure the proper consequence is obtained. For some people, an important decision is actually a life-pauser. Instead of making that move--or not--to be free of the burden, they stall, and let the stress build up. For some, losing the chance for not making the decision is better than taking the leap and failing at it. Is this you?
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Today’s Quote & Question For 7/14/09
Today’s Quote: "He who every morning plans the transaction of the day and follows out that plan, carries a thread that will guide him through the maze of the most busy life. But where no plan is laid, where the disposal of time is surrendered merely to the chance of incidence, chaos will soon reign." - Victor Hugo
Today’s Question: Is not keeping a tight schedule keeping chaos in your life?
My Thoughts: Ironically or coincidentally, am a working on time management in a weekly course on self improvement, and I was woefully unprepared for the amount of work involved to get a life back on track. To be honest, I am a great manager of my own time and efforts, and can effectively manage times for tasks of those that report to me. I have learned that other people are horrible managers of of my time though, and last minute emergencies are becoming more of the norm that I would like it at least. If it were as easy as just saying no I'd have my stress level lowered by half, but that is not the case.
Today’s Question: Is not keeping a tight schedule keeping chaos in your life?
My Thoughts: Ironically or coincidentally, am a working on time management in a weekly course on self improvement, and I was woefully unprepared for the amount of work involved to get a life back on track. To be honest, I am a great manager of my own time and efforts, and can effectively manage times for tasks of those that report to me. I have learned that other people are horrible managers of of my time though, and last minute emergencies are becoming more of the norm that I would like it at least. If it were as easy as just saying no I'd have my stress level lowered by half, but that is not the case.
Monday, July 13, 2009
ANSWERS REMINDER #7: GIVE YOURSELF A TREAT
ANSWERS REMINDER #7: GIVE YOURSELF A TREAT
McDonald's had it right on with one of their old slogans, "You Deserve A Break Today." Life is a hectic combination of activities--going to work, going to school, commutes here and there, regular exercise, career planning, balancing your checkbook, spending time with family and friends, and just maybe getting 8 hour of uninterrupted sleep. That was a general list I made for this writing. I'm sure you could write a personal list of things that need to get done that would be even longer.
THIS WEEK'S TIP: I know you have plenty of things that need to get done, but if it can wait a few hours, or even days, take a little time out to give yourself a little treat to keep your spirits up. Make sure it is just a little one. Enjoy a mini vacation of whatever you find relaxing. Light some scented candles and talk a long bubble bath, go for a double or even triple scoop of ice cream, visit a favorite restaurant or try a new place. The whole point is to take a break from the everyday grind in order to give you small dose of relief before you are totally overcome with battle fatigue.
McDonald's had it right on with one of their old slogans, "You Deserve A Break Today." Life is a hectic combination of activities--going to work, going to school, commutes here and there, regular exercise, career planning, balancing your checkbook, spending time with family and friends, and just maybe getting 8 hour of uninterrupted sleep. That was a general list I made for this writing. I'm sure you could write a personal list of things that need to get done that would be even longer.
THIS WEEK'S TIP: I know you have plenty of things that need to get done, but if it can wait a few hours, or even days, take a little time out to give yourself a little treat to keep your spirits up. Make sure it is just a little one. Enjoy a mini vacation of whatever you find relaxing. Light some scented candles and talk a long bubble bath, go for a double or even triple scoop of ice cream, visit a favorite restaurant or try a new place. The whole point is to take a break from the everyday grind in order to give you small dose of relief before you are totally overcome with battle fatigue.
Today’s Quote & Question For 7/13/09
Today’s Quote: "Do or do not. There is no try." - Yoda
Today’s Question: What is your biggest excuse for not succeeding?
My Thoughts: We all have plenty of reasons and excuses for why we may not have made the best of our situations. But do you have a recurring theme in your excuses? More importantly, if you could instantly eliminate that one big excuse that is standing in your way, would you willingly let go of it?
Today’s Question: What is your biggest excuse for not succeeding?
My Thoughts: We all have plenty of reasons and excuses for why we may not have made the best of our situations. But do you have a recurring theme in your excuses? More importantly, if you could instantly eliminate that one big excuse that is standing in your way, would you willingly let go of it?
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Today’s Quote & Question For 7/12/09
Today’s Quote: "When people keep telling you that you can't do a thing, you kind of like to try it." - Margaret Chase Smith
Today’s Question: Do you tend to try harder because of the doubts of others?
My Thoughts: Spite has always been a very powerful motivator for me. All I needed was the slightest notion that someone didn’t think I could pull off a task, and then I would always prove them wrong. And while I would never prescribe the spite method as the most stable of ways to help you get a point across to naysayers, I will testify to its effectiveness. Do you let the doubts of others motivate you to greater heights? Do you let those doubts bring you down?
Today’s Question: Do you tend to try harder because of the doubts of others?
My Thoughts: Spite has always been a very powerful motivator for me. All I needed was the slightest notion that someone didn’t think I could pull off a task, and then I would always prove them wrong. And while I would never prescribe the spite method as the most stable of ways to help you get a point across to naysayers, I will testify to its effectiveness. Do you let the doubts of others motivate you to greater heights? Do you let those doubts bring you down?
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Today’s Quote & Question For 7/11/09
Today’s Quote: "We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails." - Bertha Calloway
Today’s Question: Have you mastered the art of going with the flow?
My Thoughts: I personally work better when their is structure in my work and my life. But I can, despite unbelief from friends and family, work well when dealing with flexibility. But not ‘hurry up and wait.’ Flexibility is a key for managing yourself in a world that is determined to get you into whatever it wants you into.
Today’s Question: Have you mastered the art of going with the flow?
My Thoughts: I personally work better when their is structure in my work and my life. But I can, despite unbelief from friends and family, work well when dealing with flexibility. But not ‘hurry up and wait.’ Flexibility is a key for managing yourself in a world that is determined to get you into whatever it wants you into.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Today’s Quote & Question For 7/10/09
Today’s Quote: “I know not, sir, whether Bacon wrote the works of Shakespeare, but if he did not it seems to me that he missed the opportunity of his life.” - James M. Barrie
Today’s Question: What event in your life didn’t happen that made you the success you are today?
My Thoughts: There is a saying in professional sports about the trade that didn’t happen that triggered a player to step up their game and take the team to the next level. Think about your life and look for the thing that didn’t happen that could have derailed you from being the you you are today. Did you give up sports to play piano? Did you bomb the interview for your dream job and find another, better career path? Did you lose a phone number to a person you intended to call, and found yourself free to date someone else?
Today’s Question: What event in your life didn’t happen that made you the success you are today?
My Thoughts: There is a saying in professional sports about the trade that didn’t happen that triggered a player to step up their game and take the team to the next level. Think about your life and look for the thing that didn’t happen that could have derailed you from being the you you are today. Did you give up sports to play piano? Did you bomb the interview for your dream job and find another, better career path? Did you lose a phone number to a person you intended to call, and found yourself free to date someone else?
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Today’s Quote & Question For 7/9/09
Today’s Quote: "Even with the best of maps and instruments, we can never fully chart our journeys." - Gail Pool
Today’s Question: Can you enjoy the trip without having a firm destination?
My Thoughts: Life is a journey. When you reach your final destination, you have literally reached a ‘dead end’ to the journey. Most of your life will be spent moving towards something, hopefully some milestone you have set for yourself. But many times you will seem to be wandering aimlessly for a destination that you have no idea your headed to until you get their. Since preparations is possible, but not always reliable, you’ll never know just how well you prepared yourself in advance until you find yourself there. For some the wait is unbearable, while others find the mystery a source of excitement.
Today’s Question: Can you enjoy the trip without having a firm destination?
My Thoughts: Life is a journey. When you reach your final destination, you have literally reached a ‘dead end’ to the journey. Most of your life will be spent moving towards something, hopefully some milestone you have set for yourself. But many times you will seem to be wandering aimlessly for a destination that you have no idea your headed to until you get their. Since preparations is possible, but not always reliable, you’ll never know just how well you prepared yourself in advance until you find yourself there. For some the wait is unbearable, while others find the mystery a source of excitement.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Today’s Quote & Question For 7/8/09
Today’s Quote: "If you want to be respected, you must respect yourself." - Spanish Proverb
Today’s Question: If you won’t stand up for yourself, who do you expect to stand up for you?
My Thoughts: While lasting respect has to be earned over time, the time is now to begin earning it. You should never let anyone bully you in you life and actions. I know that it might be easier said than done, and there may be times in your live when the best route is to stand back an let a stronger personality take the right of way, but that is not the same as dealing with a stronger person.
Today’s Question: If you won’t stand up for yourself, who do you expect to stand up for you?
My Thoughts: While lasting respect has to be earned over time, the time is now to begin earning it. You should never let anyone bully you in you life and actions. I know that it might be easier said than done, and there may be times in your live when the best route is to stand back an let a stronger personality take the right of way, but that is not the same as dealing with a stronger person.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Today’s Quote & Question For 7/7/09
Today’s Quote: "I am patient with stupidity but not with those who are proud of it." - Edith Sitwell
Today’s Question: Do you live believe that 'ignorance is bliss?'
My Thoughts: Why would you want to not know? What good is living your life if you choose to reside with a permanent fog around you? With so many things in live to experience, and so little relative time on this planet to get it done, why would you waste a single moment tying not to know things? Why not simply learn your lessons, apply them quickly, and move on to the next experience?
Today’s Question: Do you live believe that 'ignorance is bliss?'
My Thoughts: Why would you want to not know? What good is living your life if you choose to reside with a permanent fog around you? With so many things in live to experience, and so little relative time on this planet to get it done, why would you waste a single moment tying not to know things? Why not simply learn your lessons, apply them quickly, and move on to the next experience?
Monday, July 6, 2009
ANSWERS REMINDER #6: ACT LIKE YOU'RE GETTING PAID FOR IT
ANSWERS REMINDER #6: ACT LIKE YOU'RE GETTING PAID FOR IT
You've put off editing that first novel for weeks. You think it has potential, but the work you put into it takes away from the work that is paying the bills right now. There is a big account at the office you've been working on, which could mean a raise and a possible promotion. So you've been putting off some needed editing to your first novel because of the possibility of monetary freedom that will finally give you the time to edit that first novel, right?
THIS WEEK'S TIP: Waiting on the right amount of freedom to pursue your dreams will leave you waiting for a long, long time. So treat your personal project as a paid project, and prioritize the time to work on it. Treat your project as a contracted deliverable, and put yourself on a deadline. The sooner you get it done, the sooner you’ll get a chance to actually sell it for real.
You've put off editing that first novel for weeks. You think it has potential, but the work you put into it takes away from the work that is paying the bills right now. There is a big account at the office you've been working on, which could mean a raise and a possible promotion. So you've been putting off some needed editing to your first novel because of the possibility of monetary freedom that will finally give you the time to edit that first novel, right?
THIS WEEK'S TIP: Waiting on the right amount of freedom to pursue your dreams will leave you waiting for a long, long time. So treat your personal project as a paid project, and prioritize the time to work on it. Treat your project as a contracted deliverable, and put yourself on a deadline. The sooner you get it done, the sooner you’ll get a chance to actually sell it for real.
Today’s Quote & Question For 7/6/09
Today’s Quote: "Make rest a necessity, not an objective. Only rest long enough to gather strength." - Jim Rohn
Today’s Question: Is rest something that recharges you or drains you?
My Thoughts: Believe it or not, some people just don’t get the concept of ‘rest.’ Some people are so driven to make their next goal point that they see rest and down time as nonproductive time, and being nonproductive is the equivalent to being dead. But that’s not what rest is. To be a little obvious, rest and down time is meant to recharge spent physical and emotional batteries. Are you working your rest correctly?
Today’s Question: Is rest something that recharges you or drains you?
My Thoughts: Believe it or not, some people just don’t get the concept of ‘rest.’ Some people are so driven to make their next goal point that they see rest and down time as nonproductive time, and being nonproductive is the equivalent to being dead. But that’s not what rest is. To be a little obvious, rest and down time is meant to recharge spent physical and emotional batteries. Are you working your rest correctly?
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Today’s Quote & Question For 7/5/09
Today’s Quote: "Enjoy your own life without comparing it with that of another." - Marquis de Condorcet
Today’s Question: Are you your own person?
My Thoughts: It takes a lot of courage to do things your own way. The kind of courage I wish I always have, but honestly know I can not claim to. Despite always having a 'good' reason for not going against the crowd, there are times when you know you should be doing things your own way. Do you possess that courage?
Today’s Question: Are you your own person?
My Thoughts: It takes a lot of courage to do things your own way. The kind of courage I wish I always have, but honestly know I can not claim to. Despite always having a 'good' reason for not going against the crowd, there are times when you know you should be doing things your own way. Do you possess that courage?
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Today’s Quote & Question For 7/4/09
Today’s Quote: “Maybe the greatest challenge now is to find a way to keep independence while also committing ourselves to the ties that bind people, families, and ultimately societies together.” - Jane O'Reilly
Today’s Question: Are you claiming you own independence today?
My Thoughts: Today in the United States, we are taking the time to celebrate our still relatively young nation declaring itself independent from our mother country Great Britain. Over 200 years later, we Americans are still doing our best to prove just how resilient and creative we are. Sure, the hot dogs and fireworks are fun, but they are just a symbol of the very long and hard struggles that we as a nation have gone though, and the struggles to come. But have you declared your personal independence from the tyranny of self doubt and lack? Why not do it on a symbolic day like today?
Today’s Question: Are you claiming you own independence today?
My Thoughts: Today in the United States, we are taking the time to celebrate our still relatively young nation declaring itself independent from our mother country Great Britain. Over 200 years later, we Americans are still doing our best to prove just how resilient and creative we are. Sure, the hot dogs and fireworks are fun, but they are just a symbol of the very long and hard struggles that we as a nation have gone though, and the struggles to come. But have you declared your personal independence from the tyranny of self doubt and lack? Why not do it on a symbolic day like today?
Friday, July 3, 2009
Today’s Quote & Question For 7/3/09
Today’s Quote: "I was brought up to believe that how I saw myself was more important than how others saw me." - Anwar el-Sadat
Today’s Question: Do you let others define who you are?
My Thoughts: Here is a saying that has a few dozen variations, but comes to the same meaning: If you don’t plan for how you want to spend your time, someone will plan your time for you. It all comes down to who you want to be ultimately in control of your life. You would think that the answer would be ‘yourself,’ but often people don’t a basic job taking care of themselves, and just allow themselves to be led by whomever is around.
Today’s Question: Do you let others define who you are?
My Thoughts: Here is a saying that has a few dozen variations, but comes to the same meaning: If you don’t plan for how you want to spend your time, someone will plan your time for you. It all comes down to who you want to be ultimately in control of your life. You would think that the answer would be ‘yourself,’ but often people don’t a basic job taking care of themselves, and just allow themselves to be led by whomever is around.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Today’s Quote & Question For 7/2/09
Today’s Quote: "Farming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil, and you're a thousand miles from the corn field." - Dwight D. Eisenhower
Today’s Question: Have you found a happy medium between being a planner and a do'er?
My Thoughts: I am defiantly a do’er, an action oriented person. But I have as much respect as I have frustration for the planners. Frustration from the planners who are so focused on the perfection of the plan, it keeps everyone from actually getting anything accomplished. Myself, I have found my medium, although begrudgingly, in doing proper planning before jumping into doing. It isn’t natural for me, but when I choose to do it right, it proves very effective.
Today’s Question: Have you found a happy medium between being a planner and a do'er?
My Thoughts: I am defiantly a do’er, an action oriented person. But I have as much respect as I have frustration for the planners. Frustration from the planners who are so focused on the perfection of the plan, it keeps everyone from actually getting anything accomplished. Myself, I have found my medium, although begrudgingly, in doing proper planning before jumping into doing. It isn’t natural for me, but when I choose to do it right, it proves very effective.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Today’s Quote & Question For 7/1/09
Today’s Quote: "I have always felt that the moment when first you wake up in the morning is the most wonderful of the twenty-four hours." - Monica Baldwin
Today’s Question: What changes should you make to assure a great start to your day?
My Thoughts: I know that my days always start out on a good note when I get in some early exercise and follow it up with a light and healthy breakfast. The problem for me is my schedule, which back when it was a 4AM start time didn’t allow it, and now that it should be steady later start but isn’t, makes keeping to a routine a little more difficult. My changes to ensure I can start off a day with the activities to keep it from being dreadful are simple, but currently not completely in my control: change jobs with a solid schedule that pulls in a whole lot of money! Until that happens, I am forced to manage. What changes can you make to start yourself off with a sunnier disposition?
Today’s Question: What changes should you make to assure a great start to your day?
My Thoughts: I know that my days always start out on a good note when I get in some early exercise and follow it up with a light and healthy breakfast. The problem for me is my schedule, which back when it was a 4AM start time didn’t allow it, and now that it should be steady later start but isn’t, makes keeping to a routine a little more difficult. My changes to ensure I can start off a day with the activities to keep it from being dreadful are simple, but currently not completely in my control: change jobs with a solid schedule that pulls in a whole lot of money! Until that happens, I am forced to manage. What changes can you make to start yourself off with a sunnier disposition?
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