Quote #423, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts

Here goes Blog quote #423...

"The doors of opportunity are marked "PUSH" and "PULL."
-Seen on some motivational paper -

There are many doors out there. There are many opportunities out there. Looking at them will not do much for you. Thinking about them will not do much for you. Talking about them will not do much for you.

You have to go in, and come out. You have to jump in, and get out. You have to get into action, and stop pondering.

PULL. PUSH. Get started. That's how opportunities are taken advantage of. Get after them. Have a ball. Go for it.

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

Quote #422, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts

Here goes Blog Quote #422...

Have more than thou showest, speak less than thou knowest."
-William Shakespeare-

Admittedly, I've always had a tough time with Shakespeare. Apparently my mind is extremely simple.

This quote, I loved. I believe when he quoted this he was talking about posessions and finances. However, it could be taken in context for many things of life.

Braggers, loud mouths and show-offs are usually quite unpopular. On the other hand, humility and humbleness seem to be qualities that are looked upon favorably by most.

I guess it sort of falls into the under promise and over deliver category? Like the small ice cream that gets you 2 scoops, or the car mechanic that says it will be about a hundred bucks, and the bill comes in at $87.50.

Three cheers for the humble, the over deliverers, and the people with more in the tank than they boast about!

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

Quote #421, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts

Here goes blog quote #421...

"You know it's time to diet when you push away from the table, and the table moves."
-The Cockle Burr, and Yvonne Conte site-



Just some quick humor for today.

Cheers, from the Grand Poobah of Smiles

Quote #420, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts

Here goes Blog quote #420...

Today, another life comment from a wisdomatic soul...

On RELATIONSHIPS:

"Relationships require some serious effort, but they shouldn't be work. If it becomes tiring, its too much work.
-Micki Baumgart-

I thought this comment was very good. With that stated let me clarify my interpretation of what I believe she meant.

I am fully aware that most worthwhile things in life that are achieved, come with much effort/work. What I think Ms. Baumgart was getting at was that relationships should "flow." Not that they will be easy. She clearly states that there will be effort put forth, and much of it. However if the effort becomes extremely taxing, constant, and all the time where it appears to be "forcing the issue" then it may be time to re-examine what's going on.

I totally agree with that in anything in life. In past ST Think Tank blogs, we've mentioned the issue of FORCING things. I believe life should FLOW relatively smooth. With some effort combined, some great things lie ahead. However if it's way too much of a grind... perhaps it's time to take another look.

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

Quote #419, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts

Here goes Quote Blog #419..

Today, more of a "life comment" from a good friend of mine's Dad

On INTEGRITY:

"You always can earn more money, but once you compromise your ethics, you lose something far more valuable."
-Larry O'Toole-


Anyone else out there think that we place way to much importance on MONEY?

>Status.
>Greed.
>Power.
>STRESS.

Money is nice to have , but not worship, or be the end all game. There are so many more things in life more important than money. Love, friendship, trust to name a few.

As Mr O'Toole succintly, but properly says... you lose your ethics, and all the money in the world isn't going to help much. You lose your integrity, your word, and REALLY>>> what do you have left? Honestly?

I think, most likely, not much. Not much at all !

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

Quote #418, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts

Here goes Blog Quote #418...

On turning 90 years old:

"You know your getting old when the candles cost more than the darn cake."
-Bob Hope-

God bless this man. If you never knew of him, he's worth a google. Good, clean humor. Fun entertainment. Did so much for the troops. Was always a joy to watch.

Bob... THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES!!!

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

Quote #417, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts

Here goes Blog Quote #417...

"The major value in life is not what you get. The major value in life is what you become."
-Jim Rohn-

Growth.
Stepping outside that comfort zone.
Doing new things.
That's what it's all about baby.

The challenge of doing what you are CAPABLE of doing. It's almost 100% always much,much more than you can ever imagine.

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

Quote #416, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts

Here goes Blog quote #416...

"To be seventy years young is sometimes far more cheerful and hopeful than to be forty years old."
-Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr-

Age is age. Some will say that it's all in the mind. I tend to agree with this line of thinking.

We all know of people that are 40 going on 71. We also all know people that are 70 going on 39.

As a kid when growing up, we often heard the line "GROW UP. Act your age." I think as we get older that reverses and, as adults and elder adults, we need less seriousness and more play. Have fun. Enjoy yourself.

If your breath fogs a mirror, you are alive. But the real question is... ARE YOU LIVING?

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

Quote #415, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts

Here goes Blog quote #415...

"Laughter is the shortest distance between two people"
-Victor Borge-

They say a smile is universal in all languages. Laughter can probably be thrown in on that as well. Make a joke, make someone laugh, and it opens up the door for some warm, friendly discussions and communication.

Why the heck not. We are all humans. We all do silly stuff. A laugh is positive. It's fun. It's a good emotion. It's a nice feeling.

So.. who can you share a laugh with today? What can you do to brighten another's life in the next 24 hours?

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