Sunday, November 29, 2009

Quote #290, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts

Here goes blog quote #290...

"Intelligence is.. what other people have, when they agree with you."
-Edward Macbeth-

This struck me as funny. Maybe because it's close to home and what many of us actually think.

Which brings up the point.. when we ask others their opinions...are we really searching for what they think, or are we looking for people that agree with what WE THINK?

HMMM...

That's my view...what say you?

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Quote #289, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts

Here goes blog quote #288...

"There is no pyschiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face."
-Ben Williams-

Can anyone disagree with this? In fact, is there anything cuter in the world than a new puppy wagging it's tail directly at YOU, spreading happy energy as powerful as the sun?

Puppies and dogs. One of the best things ever put here on earth. Let's all give thanks to puppies, dogs, and to all other wonderful blessings we have.

Ooh.. and lets not forget that distinctive aroma of...puppy breath. MMMM

That's my view...what say you?

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Quote #288, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts

Here goes blog quote #288...

"If you do not push the boundaries, you will never know where they are."
-T.S Elliot-

One very simple question for you..... Do you know WHERE YOUR boundaries are?

If not.. no time like the present to start testing, experimenting, and finding out. The sands of life continue to fall through the hourglass at all times.

HMMM...

That's my view...what say you?

Quote #287, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts

Here goes blog quote #287..."

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade, pee in it, and serve it to the people who piss you off."
-Jack Handy-

Just kidding!
When I first read this, I finished the sentence without completely reading it, as I thought I heard this quote before. It surprised me.

Bet it got you too? This should be a lesson to complete your reading before jumping to conclusions.

That's my view...what say you?

Monday, November 23, 2009

Quote #286, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts

Here goes blog quote #286...

"Don't be put off by people who know what is not possible. Do what needs to be done, and check to see if it was impossible only after you are done."
-Paul Hawken-

Love this. Strong, powerful. Ignore the people wasting their time telling you why it can't be done. Use your time 'doing it'. It might surprise you what you CAN get done, when in action, when positive, and when doing something productive.

As always, best to ignore the negative vibes, commentary and predictions of critics and pessimists. Do what you can do, not to worry about what you think you can't do.

That's my view...what say you?

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Quote #285, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts

Here goes blog quote #285...

"If you rest, you rust."
-Helen Hayes, 93 year old actress-

Helen is so on the money. Many sayings jump into my mind. Your only as old as you feel. Mind over matter. Everything is as you percieve it to be, are just a few.

How many elder folk do you know that continue to do amazing things well into their years? Here are a few for you. Google the 85 year old showgirl in Las Vegas. How about the 99 year old judge found on Daryn Kagan.com? And my favorite of all time.. 88 yr old mayor, Hurricane Hazel of Mississagua, Ontario, Canada. Be sure to find out about her incredible feats.

A few more things to check out...... the website Silver Planet .com has some great stuff. Also, Growing Bolder.com is full of stories of people north of 70 that do more than a clasroom full of teenagers. As Helen Hayes says.. keep it moving!!!

That's my view...what say you?

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Quote #284, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts

Here goes blog quote #284...

"Slang is a language that rolls up its sleeves, spits on its hands,and goes to work."
-Carl Sandberg-

I'm not really sure what the meaning of this is. Nontheless, I liked the sound of it. Jumped off the page at me.

Anyone have any help as to what Mr Sandberg is getting at here?

That's my view...what say you?

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Quote #283, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts

Here goes blog quote #283...

"Never catch snowflakes on your tongue, until all the birds have flown south."
-Saw it on a cartoon-

Little humor for the Think Tank today. What the heck? A change up is good every now and then, even if only to keep you quote enthusiasts on your toes!

That's my view...what say you?

Monday, November 16, 2009

Quote #282, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts

Here goes blog quote #282...

"Follow the trail to your dreams,not the path of others expectations."
-Byrd Baggett-

I thought this was a pretty good way to start this Monday morning. At times, we get de-railed by listening to too many of others peoples thoughts and opinions.

And really, when you think about it... who knows MORE about what you are trying to accomplish than you? Who has put in more hours, research, hard work and brainstorming than you? Finally who has the vision and the desire and drive to make this all happen? Hint: not the "others", and their expectations of you.

As a final point.... do you really care... about others expectations of you? It might be of more value to live up to your own expectations. HMMMM.

That's my view...what say you?

Friday, November 13, 2009

Quote #281, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts

Here goes blog quote #281...

"The customer is not always right. However, the customer does always win."
Donna Walter, retail store manager-

What a great quote here by Ms Walter. We have all heard the line in business.. the customer is always right. In today's business world, it is ever important to give your clients and customers A1, Gold Star, Top Dog treatment. The reality however, is, the customer is not always right.

I believe the quoter here was sharing this with her staff in a positive way. If the customer WAS always right, then that would mean the employee would always be wrong. Not the case, impossible, and also a downer! With that stated, to give the customer the red carpet treatment is still the ultimate goal. While recognizing that they may not technically be right, try to make it so they do get their way, ie winning. I found this to be excellent managing on Walter's part. Everybody wins.

That's my view...what say you?

Monday, November 9, 2009

Quote #280, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts

Here goes blog quote #280...

"May all your troubles last as long as your New Year's resolutions."
-Joey Adams-

This of course applies to everyone except the few percentage who do actually keep their resolutions. Did you ever wonder why people do these year after year and never follow through on them?

Perhaps this year a possible resolution is to only make resolutions that you are committed to keep and follow through on? Just a thought. Anyhow.. may your troubles be brief and your joyous occasions be plentiful and long lasting.

That's my view...what say you?

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Quote #279, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts

Here goes blog quote #279...

"I haven't had money for 21 years. What's another year?"
-Warrick Dunn, NFL running back-

When they asked Florida State running back standout if he was going to leave after his junior year to go to the pros, that was his quote. One of the best answers I've ever heard.

Stay in school. Get your degree. It stays with you for life. Be patient. Good things come to those who wait. I realize that football is a tough sport and due to the contact on the body, playing time is limited... but that is looking well into the future. What about the extra year you cut short of college life? Of experiences? Of growing into a complete adult?

As Warrick said, the money will be there. And what will be will be. Some play for 20 years, ala, Brett Favre, and some get an early retirement due to injuries. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Personally, I love Warrick Dunn's attitude here!

That's my view...what say you?

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Quote #278, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts

Here goes blog quote #278...

"These are the greatest days of your life. Don't be afraid of them. Love every minute of what you are doing."
-Terry Bowden, football coach-

What a shaker and mover quote. Makes me want to get going, and get to whatever I need to be getting to. Stop lollygagging around, be blunt, and cut to the chase. Don't act like life goes on forever, for as we know, it doesn't.

Enjoy these great days. Squeeze the most out of each and every one of them. Today may not be the last day of your life, but someday, it will be. Let's make today great. Tomorrow we can work on tomorrow's events.

That's my view...what say you?

Monday, November 2, 2009

Quote #277, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts

Here goes blog quote #277...

"A short pen is better than a long memory."
-Confucius-

As my mom taught me.. why try to clog your memory with so many un-necessary and non- important things? That's what post it notes are for. If you ever saw my house, its filled with post it yellow sticky notes.

Also when driving in the car, always have a pen and paper handy. Great ideas come when cruising around the roads of life. And no.... you cannot remember them all. Write them down. Thats what pens were made for. Save the brain for more important things.

That's my view...what say you?

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Quote #276, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts

Here goes blog quote #276...

"We found that the best single predictor we had as to how aggressive a young person would be at age 19 was the violence of the tv programs that he preferred when he was 8 years old."
-Leonard Eron, psychologist-

When talking of the shape of our bodies, they say we are what we eat. When talking about the condition of our mind.. the same pattern follows. We are what we watch, what we listen to, who we hang out with, and what we read. Garbage in, garbage out. Good food for the brain in, good results.

Ten to twenty years ago it was tv's, radios, movies in the theatres, and albums and cassettes. Today, it's ipods, DVDs, CD's , X boxes and MP3's. What are your kids watching and listening to? What types of other kids are they associating with? Are they reading good stuff or junk?

I'd be willing to bet that Dr Eron's findings still hold true today. HMMMM

That's my view...what say you?