Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Thank you TEACHERS. Here's why...

Blog quote #944...
"A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops." -Henry Brook Adams-
For every story on how a teacher made a big impact on a student, there are probably 10 other marvelous tales that go untold. That doesn't mean the impact is not felt though.
It's one of the reasons teaching remains one of the most important  professions in the world. If you see a teacher today, thank them for helping mold our youth into the next generation's successes. 
That's my view...what say you?
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Thursday, May 26, 2016

4 Options How to Treat People- Only use one of them

Blog quote #943...
"Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I may not forget you." -William Arthur-
Wow- this quote covers a lot of ground here!
Flatter- is it sincere or blowing wind up someone's shirt?
Criticism- just plain hurts. Often, much more than we realize.
Ignoring people- is also brutal on the mind and ego. As humans, we have a craving to be appreciated, loved, cared about, and noticed.
And then there is encouragement...one of the most positive and powerful things we can do for another human. Many times it provides hope. Sometimes it's merely just a shove from behind to keep us going.  It could be a daily program, to consistently help people keep believing in themselves. 
Regardless, encouragement of any kind is excellent use of our time. Let's all keep using more encouragement and less of the other three.
That's my view...what say you?
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Wednesday, May 25, 2016

On Time WASTING...

Blog quote #942...
"Those who make the worst use of their time are the first to complain of its brevity." -Jean de La Bruyere-
So true isn't it? Time management is an art, and does take some work and practice to be   efficient at it. If you aren't careful, much of the day/night can get away from you. 
Now, get back to what you were doing- before indulging in this wisdom!
That's my view...what say you?
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Tuesday, May 24, 2016

On Raising Children, and rock solid wisdom...err maybe not?

Blog quote #941...
"Before I got married I had six theories about bringing up children. Now I have six children and no theories." -Jon Wilmot, Earl of Rochester-
Isn't that how it goes in life? We all have the answer for others problems and situations... until we get in the situation ourselves. Then we realize, it's not so easy.
Any parents out there relate?

That's my view...what say you?
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Monday, May 23, 2016

Another true statement- you can take to the bank!

Blog quote #940...
"In about the same degree as you are helpful, you will be happy." -Karl Reiland-
Back to back quotes that involve helping others. Possible theme here?
Ever notice that the givers and the helpers are always much more pleasant than the takers? Why is that?
We'll end class today, on that question to ponder...

That's my view...what say you?
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Sunday, May 22, 2016

How to WIN people over...

Blog quote #939...
"Stop selling. Start helping." -Zig Ziglar-
Could there be a more concise, yet power packed message in 4 words? We love Zig, but he may have even outdone himself, with this gem of genius. 
The real selling pros know exactly what Mr. Ziglar had in mind here. People love to be HELPED, and the whole world knows, most despise being sold to. 

That's my view...what say you?
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Saturday, May 21, 2016

Hang In There...Here's Why

Blog quote #938...
"The darkest hour is only 60 minutes."  -Anonymous-- 
In other words, hang in there. Similar reasoning   shares that  'As bad as a day can be, it only lasts 24 hours, and the best news is the sun will rise the next day.' Once you have that perspective, it's a lot easier to grind it out and wait for better times to come. Not EASY, but easier. 
It is said the successful either hang around a bit longer, or just keep trying one more time. It's more of a mental game than anything else.
Onward...
That's my view...what say you?
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Friday, May 20, 2016

A warning- on what you put in Writing...

Blog quote #937...
"Emails remember facts better than participants."-Jeff Harris- 
Mr Harris gives us a thoughtful message reminding us to be careful what we put in writing.  It lasts a long, long time. 
Applies to social media as well- be careful what you put out there. It's too easy for people to get access to.
That's my view...what say you?
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Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Three simple letters to Progress--TRY

Blog quote #936...
"The right angle to approach a difficult problem is the 'try-angle'."-Unknown- 
How many times have we heard "Just Try it." or "Give it a go."? What do we have to lose?" This totally a guess, but we are betting that 41% of the time we 'try' something foreign or new to us, we either get it done, or we grind through it, and it comes out 'ok,' or not as bad as we thought.  
The key to trying is simply- just getting started. Then as we go, we'll usually trial and error or monkey around, until we figure out a way to make it work.
Give it a shot. Just try it! Bet you'll surprise yourself, just how well you actually do.
That's my view...what say you?
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Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Consistent way, to Make Progress

Blog quote #935...
"To make headway, improve your head.."-B.C. Forbes- 
There is nothing better than simple advice that makes total sense, and, applies to virtually everyone. Thank you B.C!
That's my view...what say you?
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Monday, May 16, 2016

4 Excellent pieces of advice...

Blog quote #934...
"Honor the old, instruct the young, consult the wise, and bear with the foolish."-German Proverb- 
Four excellent pieces of advice, for a quadrant of entirely different scenarios!
That's my view...what say you?
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Sunday, May 15, 2016

Does everyone LOVE Facebook?

Blog quote #933...
"I didn't know what Facebook was, and now that I do know what it is, I have to say, it sounds like a huge waste of time."-Betty White- 
Apparently, Ms. White reminds us that social media does have some non-fans as well. While it has some tremendous capabilities and uses, social media can also have some bad effects when used improperly(bullying, snarky,mean comments, time wasting, etc etc.)
As the old saying goes--everything in moderation...including social media. And when utilizing, try to have your efforts point towards positive and good. Food for thought...
That's my view...what say you?
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Saturday, May 14, 2016

On the MESSAGE- sinking through to our heads...

Blog quote #933...
"Nothing ever goes away until it teaches us what we need to know."-Pema Chodron- 
Life...funny how it is always educating and teaching us, whether we realize it or not. And if you think you are stuck in a rut, with the same messages coming at you- it's  a good indication you haven't yet learned what you need to. 
Just the way things work, folks...
That's my view...what say you?
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Friday, May 13, 2016

Do you know--one of the CHIEF reasons for Failure...?

Blog quote #932...
"A good deal more failure is the result of an excess of caution than of bold experimentation with new ideas. The frontiers...were never advanced by men and women of caution." -J.Oswald Sanders- 
Too cautious vs. too risky?
Isn't that SAD, and AMAZING... at the same time? Certainly something to remember  for the next time we ask "Should I do that?" (after properly weighing the pros and cons, of course.)
Today's lesson here is- we all need to consider taking on a bit more risk and go out on a limb more often...for that is where the fruit lies. And we all know- inaction, many times results in failure. Take more chances, you'll likely be pleasantly surprised with the outcome.
That's my view...what say you?
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Thursday, May 12, 2016

Fall and Fail before SUCCEEDING...

Blog quote #931...
"You have to go through the falling down in order to learn to walk. It helps to know that you can survive it. That's an education in itself.." -Carol Burnett- 
Lessons from babies! Who knew?
Funny woman Carol Burnett shares a serious message about taking your lumps and learning through experience. Surely, as one of America's funniest entertainers, she had her share of bad breaks, roadblocks, setbacks, and challenges.
Food for thought...
That's my view...what say you?
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"Can I really do that?"

Blog quote #930...
"Never measure the height of a mountain until you have reached the top. Then...you will see how low it was." -Dag Hammarskjold- 
Interesting quote from Dag. We interpreted this with a few messages. First, don't be psyched out by the looks of things. When we embark on something new, initially  we think "How the heck am I going to do that?" But once we get into action,many times it's not as hard as we imagined.(yes there are times we get in way over our head.) 
Second, never underestimate the skills, talents, and what lies inside of us. We are far more capable that we'd ever realize in abilities and talents.  
So, we're betting Dag says "Go for it."   How did you read this?
That's my view...what say you?
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Wednesday, May 11, 2016

A quick way to UNHAPPINESS

Blog quote #929...
"Doing nothing for others, is the undoing of ourselves." -Horace Mann- 

As a broad brush, generalization here, selfish people normally don't get very far in life. And even if they look successful on the outside(monetary, fame, business success), usually what's going on 'under the hood' is not pretty.  
Self serving people, many times are empty inside and very unhappy. On the contrary find a giving, helping person and cheer and joy  usually follow them like a faithful dog.
Just something to think about--thanks to Mr Mann's quote of excellence.
That's my view...what say you?
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Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Be careful about WASTING TIME...here is why:

Blog quote #928...
"Do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of." -Ben Franklin- 

From wise ol' Ben, one of the best quotists in history.
The biggest problem we see with squandering time, is that you can 't get it back. Once it's used up or in this case, wasted or not properly utilized, it is gone forever. Money, romance, opportunities and chances... in most circumstances can be rejuvenated or won back. But father time just keeps marching on, with zero recapture rate.
Thus, like Ben, we suggest that you use your time prudently and with respect. Failure to do so will likely come with repercussions and/or regrets.
That's my view...what say you?
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Monday, May 9, 2016

Could this be the BEST kind of DIET ever?

Blog quote #927...
"Go on a no nuts diet. Avoid people who drive you NUTS." -Karen Salmansohn- 

Great advice here. Super funny and some good truth to it as well. Thank you for the creative suggestion here, Ms Salmansohn. 
That's my view...what say you?
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On IMPROVING the MIND...

Blog quote #926...
"Sometimes a person's mind is stretched by a new idea and never does go back to its old dimensions." -Oliver Wendell Holmes- 

GROWTH is GOOD. Keep learning.
Thanks OWH. 
That's my view...what say you?
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Sunday, May 8, 2016

Mothers, Roots, and Wings

Blog quote #925...
"It is the wise mother who gives her child roots and wings." -Chinese Proverb- 

Roots to grow. Wings to fly. 
Mom's know, that they can't do the work FOR their children, but they certainly can provide the nutrients, seasonings, and life lessons. 
To all Mom's out there---you rock! Thank you for ALL you do for the world. Enjoy your day...

That's my view...what say you?
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Friday, May 6, 2016

Thank you--TEACHERS...

Blog quote #924...
"If there is one thing we can't say enough to our nation's educators, it's "Thank You." -Barack Obama- 

I believe we are a few hours late on this one, as yesterday was National Teachers Day. We think that teachers who are responsible for educating our youth-  play a monumentally important role in society and should be recognized daily; but especially this time of year. 

So, if you see a teacher anytime soon--tell then thank you for all their love, caring, and educating!  Awesomeness!

That's my view...what say you?
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Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Bad behavior...and why not to duplicate it

Blog quote #924...
"Never answer an angry word with an angry word. It's the second one that makes the quarrel." -W.A.Nance- 

This seems more like a life lesson than a quote. It does make a heck of a lot of sense.

Every watch a football game when the penalty flag is thrown on the second guy who retaliates to an illegal push or cheap shot? We aren't condoning the first act by any means, but it's just how life seems to work. The second act draws the attention, and unfortunately, the repercussions that go with it. 

We'd all be wise to consider heeding Mr. Nance's advice here.

That's my view...what say you?
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Tuesday, May 3, 2016

A tip on Getting Things Done...

Blog quote #923...
"When it comes to getting things done, we need fewer architects and more brick layers" -Colleen Barrett- 

Less bloviating. More DOING. 
Right on Ms. Barrett!

That's my view...what say you?
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Monday, May 2, 2016

Powerful question for Us All...

Blog quote #922...
"A sobering thought: What if, right at this moment, I am living up to my full potential?" -Jane Wagner- 

Boy if that doesn't make us all  re-assess where we are in life and what are we doing...not much will. Powerful thought to ponder. 

Thank you Ms. Wagner!

That's my view...what say you?
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Sunday, May 1, 2016

On Falling Apart...(or how not to)

Blog quote #921...
"A bible falling apart usually belongs to someone who isn't." -Charles Spurgeon- 

For this beautiful first Sunday in May, 2016, we have just a one word reply to this...
A-M-E-N!

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