Here goes Blog quote #478...
"When spiders unite,they can tie up a lion."
-Ethiopian Proverb-
Give this concise quote a quick ponderance. It's very powerful when you think of the magnitude of little things joining together to form a massive, unbreakable bond.
This proverb gives a whole new meaning to the team concept.
What one cannot do alone---(s)he can achieve monumental tasks together.
Join up, team up, gather, and perform great deeds and works!
Onward...
That's my view...what say you?
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Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Quote #475, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts
Here goes Blog Quote #475...
"Talent is God-given: be humble.
Fame is man-given: be thankful.
Conceit is self-given: be careful."
-Tony Dungy's high school coach-
Quite a bit said here in this brief poem. It was ascribed to the teachings of Coach John Wooden who we hold the deepest respect for. When we see Wooden we immediately think CHARACTER, HONESTY, ETHICS.
When ponderig this short three sentence gem, it becomes pretty prophetic. Where does talent come from and why does one person have talent A and another person gets skills B and C?
And where does fame come from? The fans cheering and chanting and slobbering all over for some good reasons and some not so wonderful consequences.
And conceit... well where does that come from?
That for all to ponder and digest.
Great stuff from Dungy, or his coach, or from Wooden. Whomever it was, thanks for enlightening the rest of us!
That's my view...what say you?
"Talent is God-given: be humble.
Fame is man-given: be thankful.
Conceit is self-given: be careful."
-Tony Dungy's high school coach-
Quite a bit said here in this brief poem. It was ascribed to the teachings of Coach John Wooden who we hold the deepest respect for. When we see Wooden we immediately think CHARACTER, HONESTY, ETHICS.
When ponderig this short three sentence gem, it becomes pretty prophetic. Where does talent come from and why does one person have talent A and another person gets skills B and C?
And where does fame come from? The fans cheering and chanting and slobbering all over for some good reasons and some not so wonderful consequences.
And conceit... well where does that come from?
That for all to ponder and digest.
Great stuff from Dungy, or his coach, or from Wooden. Whomever it was, thanks for enlightening the rest of us!
That's my view...what say you?
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Quote #474, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts
Here goes Blog Quote #474...
"The reason several dollar bills wear out so quickly is that so many are always passing the buck."
-Croft Pentz-
A little play on words from Mr Pentz.
Makes one wonder, in his sarcasm, how much truth actually lies there?
How much responsibility do people actually take on? What type of blame are they always looking to cast upon others?
This discussion could go on for hours, as it's a wonderful conversation piece. A conversation piece that could use some chatter, and then a little bit of action to address the talking point.
HMM...
That's my view... what say you?
"The reason several dollar bills wear out so quickly is that so many are always passing the buck."
-Croft Pentz-
A little play on words from Mr Pentz.
Makes one wonder, in his sarcasm, how much truth actually lies there?
How much responsibility do people actually take on? What type of blame are they always looking to cast upon others?
This discussion could go on for hours, as it's a wonderful conversation piece. A conversation piece that could use some chatter, and then a little bit of action to address the talking point.
HMM...
That's my view... what say you?
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Quote #470, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts
Here goes Blog Quote #470...
"I have learned the hard way that every time I get angry, I am going to learn something new--usually about my limited vision."
-Adele Ryan McDowell-
Wow. This is one of those surprise endings at the completion of the quote. Wasn't expecting that. However, quite humbling, and how insightful.
Any of you relate with this discovery? I know I certainly can.
Much anger in the world, could be avoided, is senseless, and sometimes selfish. If we work towards understanding where one another is coming from, versus our own selfish and limited views and ideas--watch out. A whole new world opens up. And it's a good new world!
Hats off to Ms. Mc Dowell for that self discovery. It's a keeper!
That's my view...what say you?
"I have learned the hard way that every time I get angry, I am going to learn something new--usually about my limited vision."
-Adele Ryan McDowell-
Wow. This is one of those surprise endings at the completion of the quote. Wasn't expecting that. However, quite humbling, and how insightful.
Any of you relate with this discovery? I know I certainly can.
Much anger in the world, could be avoided, is senseless, and sometimes selfish. If we work towards understanding where one another is coming from, versus our own selfish and limited views and ideas--watch out. A whole new world opens up. And it's a good new world!
Hats off to Ms. Mc Dowell for that self discovery. It's a keeper!
That's my view...what say you?
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Quote #469, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts
Here goes Blog Quote #469...
"Sometimes the thinking about it is harder than the doing it."
-Mama Brainard-
What a great quote that a friend of mine shared, regarding some wisdom that was passed on from his mom to himself.
The more I think of this quote the better it gets. Inertia. Moving on something. Getting started. Sometimes it can be thee most difficult thing.
We over think stuff. We analyze it from twelve different angles. We ask advice from every Tom, Dick, and Harry that we can get their attention.
When whats really needed... is just a kick in the pants to get started. So all you procrastinators out there-- the next time you are stuck overthinking.. just jump in the water and get going. You'll find that its actually much easier than being stuck up top on that high diveboard...pondering.
That's my view...what say you?
"Sometimes the thinking about it is harder than the doing it."
-Mama Brainard-
What a great quote that a friend of mine shared, regarding some wisdom that was passed on from his mom to himself.
The more I think of this quote the better it gets. Inertia. Moving on something. Getting started. Sometimes it can be thee most difficult thing.
We over think stuff. We analyze it from twelve different angles. We ask advice from every Tom, Dick, and Harry that we can get their attention.
When whats really needed... is just a kick in the pants to get started. So all you procrastinators out there-- the next time you are stuck overthinking.. just jump in the water and get going. You'll find that its actually much easier than being stuck up top on that high diveboard...pondering.
That's my view...what say you?
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Quote #468, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts
Here goes Blog Quote #468...
"If you are having a challenge on a business level, do not look at how to change others, or even how to change the situation. Look at a way to change yourself."
-Lydia Danner-
Why is it that we are so good at telling others how to change. or what they need to do, to get better? Yet, it's so hard for ourselves to change anything.
There is an old saying... "If you can't change your friends, then change your friends." Sometimes that's true and needed advice. Other times, we need to stop looking around at everyone else and start the changing on our own front porch. The fact is: That's the spot where we have much more control, and significantly more impact as well.
Something to consider...
That's my view...what say you?
"If you are having a challenge on a business level, do not look at how to change others, or even how to change the situation. Look at a way to change yourself."
-Lydia Danner-
Why is it that we are so good at telling others how to change. or what they need to do, to get better? Yet, it's so hard for ourselves to change anything.
There is an old saying... "If you can't change your friends, then change your friends." Sometimes that's true and needed advice. Other times, we need to stop looking around at everyone else and start the changing on our own front porch. The fact is: That's the spot where we have much more control, and significantly more impact as well.
Something to consider...
That's my view...what say you?
Monday, May 16, 2011
Quote #467, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts
Here goes Blog Quote #467...
"What is a calorie? Calories are the little devils that get into your wardrobe at night, and sew your clothes tighter."
- Shared by friend Joy Gillis-
You have any of those little bugger devils in your closets? Yeah me too. Thought this was a humorous way to get this Monday Party started!
Enjoy your day. And while your at it, make it a heck of a good week!
Keep moving so you can fend off those pesky calories!
That's my view...what say you?
"What is a calorie? Calories are the little devils that get into your wardrobe at night, and sew your clothes tighter."
- Shared by friend Joy Gillis-
You have any of those little bugger devils in your closets? Yeah me too. Thought this was a humorous way to get this Monday Party started!
Enjoy your day. And while your at it, make it a heck of a good week!
Keep moving so you can fend off those pesky calories!
That's my view...what say you?
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Quote #466, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts
Hello ST Think-Tankers. We were having some technical difficulties, but have gotten them resolved, so we are back.
Here goes Blog Quote #466...
"When you are aspiring to the highest place, it is honorable to reach the second, or even the third rank."
-Cicero BC 55-
Can you believe this was stated over 2000 years ago? Kind of reminds me of the quote to shoot for the sky.. as you know, the sky is the limit. If you miss, you may hit the stars. In other words, when you raise your expectations, your results almost ALWAYS follow higher up the ladder.
How about Cicero's choice of words? Second or third is HONORABLE. In today's world when so much emphasis is placed on WINNING, it's refreshing to hear that not only coming close is good, but honorable. Hey, no matter what your trying to accomplish, just sheer numbers wise- its brutally tough to be number 1 let alone all the time. Consider the Boston marathon- with tens of thousands of participants. Only one winner.
As Coach Wooden says, "You're a winner if you give it your all. If you try your hardest and give it your personal best."
Wooden and Cicero. Two pretty smart men!
That's my view...what say you?
Here goes Blog Quote #466...
"When you are aspiring to the highest place, it is honorable to reach the second, or even the third rank."
-Cicero BC 55-
Can you believe this was stated over 2000 years ago? Kind of reminds me of the quote to shoot for the sky.. as you know, the sky is the limit. If you miss, you may hit the stars. In other words, when you raise your expectations, your results almost ALWAYS follow higher up the ladder.
How about Cicero's choice of words? Second or third is HONORABLE. In today's world when so much emphasis is placed on WINNING, it's refreshing to hear that not only coming close is good, but honorable. Hey, no matter what your trying to accomplish, just sheer numbers wise- its brutally tough to be number 1 let alone all the time. Consider the Boston marathon- with tens of thousands of participants. Only one winner.
As Coach Wooden says, "You're a winner if you give it your all. If you try your hardest and give it your personal best."
Wooden and Cicero. Two pretty smart men!
That's my view...what say you?
Monday, March 28, 2011
Quotes #462 and 463, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts
Here goes Blog Quotes #462 and #463... "I can prove anything by statistics, except the truth." -George Canning, British politician- I found this humerous. The point is to be careful. Stats are good. With that stated, they can be stretched like a slingshot, twisted like a pretzel, and manipulated like a rookie frat boy. Observe with care. See if the author is pushing an angle. Pay attention. And you know what they say... the average human has one breast and one testicle. Quote #463... Statistics are like bikinis. What they reveal is suggestive, but what they conceal is vital." -Aaron Levenstein- HMMM That's my view...what say you?
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Quote #461, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts
Here goes blog quote #461...
"The trouble with not having a goal is that you can spend your life running up and down the field, and never score."
-Bill Copeland-
Can anyone relate? The chicken running around with it's head cut off feeling?
This reminds me of the analogy of Progress and Activity. Just because you are busy doesn't mean you are productive, or actually getting anything done.
The purpose of a goal, like a goal line, is to set a mark and see if you actually 'cross the mark.' Get to the goal--- if you will.
Many people don't take the time to set goals. Those are usually the same people that are going through life, and not getting much traction. Those are the folks that are likely starring in the movies of other director's lives. In other words--- they are parts to someone else's goals and plans.
Goals are good. If you don't currently set them, perhaps it's a decent thing to consider? They just might help you get to one side or the other of that field called life, and score a few more times.
That's my view...what say you?
"The trouble with not having a goal is that you can spend your life running up and down the field, and never score."
-Bill Copeland-
Can anyone relate? The chicken running around with it's head cut off feeling?
This reminds me of the analogy of Progress and Activity. Just because you are busy doesn't mean you are productive, or actually getting anything done.
The purpose of a goal, like a goal line, is to set a mark and see if you actually 'cross the mark.' Get to the goal--- if you will.
Many people don't take the time to set goals. Those are usually the same people that are going through life, and not getting much traction. Those are the folks that are likely starring in the movies of other director's lives. In other words--- they are parts to someone else's goals and plans.
Goals are good. If you don't currently set them, perhaps it's a decent thing to consider? They just might help you get to one side or the other of that field called life, and score a few more times.
That's my view...what say you?
Friday, March 4, 2011
Quote #460, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts
Here Goes Blog Quote #460...
"I'm not interested in how you got to the wrong answer."
-Jack Williams-
The other day a good friend of mine and I were chatting and he gave me that line. We both cracked up at it. The rudeness. The arrogance. Of course, it's just a kidding line. Nonetheless, a classic.
It happened to be a line that he heard many a time from his dad while growing up. We then went off into 'Memory Lane' thinking up and re-hashing classic one liners from our elders.
Each of us has heard them from our parents. We will probably be repeating those same lines on to our kids and grandkids. Heck, one time our family roasted our dad for his 70th birthday---and guess what the platfiorm was? The "Ism's" of our father.
Long live the one liner classics from our parents!
That's my view...what say you?
"I'm not interested in how you got to the wrong answer."
-Jack Williams-
The other day a good friend of mine and I were chatting and he gave me that line. We both cracked up at it. The rudeness. The arrogance. Of course, it's just a kidding line. Nonetheless, a classic.
It happened to be a line that he heard many a time from his dad while growing up. We then went off into 'Memory Lane' thinking up and re-hashing classic one liners from our elders.
Each of us has heard them from our parents. We will probably be repeating those same lines on to our kids and grandkids. Heck, one time our family roasted our dad for his 70th birthday---and guess what the platfiorm was? The "Ism's" of our father.
Long live the one liner classics from our parents!
That's my view...what say you?
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Quote #459, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts
Here goes Blog Quote #459...
"A loyal friend laughs at your jokes when they are not so good, and sympathizes with your problems when they are not so bad."
-Arnold Glasgow-
That, my friends, is truer that one might think.
Key word in this quote--- LOYAL.
Re-read as needed. Share with others. Perhaps a nice little subliminal message will get passed around.
That's my view...what say you?
"A loyal friend laughs at your jokes when they are not so good, and sympathizes with your problems when they are not so bad."
-Arnold Glasgow-
That, my friends, is truer that one might think.
Key word in this quote--- LOYAL.
Re-read as needed. Share with others. Perhaps a nice little subliminal message will get passed around.
That's my view...what say you?
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Quote #457, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts
Here goes Blog Quote #457...
"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me.."look for the helpers." You will always find people who are helping."
-Fred Rogers-
What a way to turn a negative into a positive. You know what?... Fred's mom is correct. Kind of like there is good in every evil; you just have to look for it.
No wonder why Mr. Rogers turned out to be such a great guy and an American icon...
Thats my view...what say you?
"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me.."look for the helpers." You will always find people who are helping."
-Fred Rogers-
What a way to turn a negative into a positive. You know what?... Fred's mom is correct. Kind of like there is good in every evil; you just have to look for it.
No wonder why Mr. Rogers turned out to be such a great guy and an American icon...
Thats my view...what say you?
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Quote #456, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts
Here goes Blog quote #456...
"Procrastination is the best way to BURY your potential."
-Celes Chua-
Not certain I agree its the BEST way, but there is a good case made that it's certainly a Top 10- er.
I like the wording of "burying your potential." Makes you want to get out there and DO SOMETHING about it!
Thats my view...what say you?
"Procrastination is the best way to BURY your potential."
-Celes Chua-
Not certain I agree its the BEST way, but there is a good case made that it's certainly a Top 10- er.
I like the wording of "burying your potential." Makes you want to get out there and DO SOMETHING about it!
Thats my view...what say you?
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Quote #455, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts
Here goes Blog Quote #455...
"Do what you do so well, that they will want to see it again, AND bring their friends."
-Walt Disney-
This was Disney's philosophy, and part of his business model for success.
Seems overly simplistic, doesn't it?
Remember--- common sense isn't always so common.
Many companies are out there doing all sorts of crazy branding and advertising and gimmicking and paying celebrities to promote their product. Some are trying to re-invent the wheel constantly. Others are trying to woo customers with the 'latest and greatest.'
To me, Disney's approach seems like a recipe for greatness. How about you?
That's my view...what say you?
"Do what you do so well, that they will want to see it again, AND bring their friends."
-Walt Disney-
This was Disney's philosophy, and part of his business model for success.
Seems overly simplistic, doesn't it?
Remember--- common sense isn't always so common.
Many companies are out there doing all sorts of crazy branding and advertising and gimmicking and paying celebrities to promote their product. Some are trying to re-invent the wheel constantly. Others are trying to woo customers with the 'latest and greatest.'
To me, Disney's approach seems like a recipe for greatness. How about you?
That's my view...what say you?
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Quote #447, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts
Here goes Blog Quote #447...
"The time to relax, is when you don't have time for it."
-Anonymous-
What does this mean? Isn't it redundant or rhetorical?
Trick question?
Maybe the world and ourselves are just going too darn fast? And where are we going, by the way? What's the rush? Are our priorities in check? Is there really ANY reason why we are going so fast, that we are missing "life?"
On this second to last day of the year 2010... not a bad time to be asking this question. Perhaps a better "pace of life" in the next year may be something to add to the NY Resoultion list?
Your feedback certainly welcome here...
That's my view...what say you?
"The time to relax, is when you don't have time for it."
-Anonymous-
What does this mean? Isn't it redundant or rhetorical?
Trick question?
Maybe the world and ourselves are just going too darn fast? And where are we going, by the way? What's the rush? Are our priorities in check? Is there really ANY reason why we are going so fast, that we are missing "life?"
On this second to last day of the year 2010... not a bad time to be asking this question. Perhaps a better "pace of life" in the next year may be something to add to the NY Resoultion list?
Your feedback certainly welcome here...
That's my view...what say you?
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Quote #445, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts
Here goes Quote #445...
"Don t let yesterday take up too much of today."
-Coach John Wooden-
Could have, should have, and would have's.
Why did that happen?
How come I did it that way, versus doing it this way?
What if...?
A subtle reminder from the Coach of all coaches to leave yesterday where it belongs... yesterday.
Live in the present. Yesterday is "in the books." It's not changing. It's not coming back.
Turn your attention to today... where you can still do something about, where you can still make a difference.
Not that it's a bad thing to relive and remember. Just don't spend a ton of time on it... as you have some LIVING to do. TODAY. Now, get at it.
That's my view... What say you?
"Don t let yesterday take up too much of today."
-Coach John Wooden-
Could have, should have, and would have's.
Why did that happen?
How come I did it that way, versus doing it this way?
What if...?
A subtle reminder from the Coach of all coaches to leave yesterday where it belongs... yesterday.
Live in the present. Yesterday is "in the books." It's not changing. It's not coming back.
Turn your attention to today... where you can still do something about, where you can still make a difference.
Not that it's a bad thing to relive and remember. Just don't spend a ton of time on it... as you have some LIVING to do. TODAY. Now, get at it.
That's my view... What say you?
Friday, November 26, 2010
Quote #444, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts
Here goes Blog Quote #444...
"If you are not using your smile,you are like a person with a million dollars in the bank and no checkbook."
-Les Giblin-
Since my Mom's favorite number was 4, and this is quote # 444, thought this was appropriate. My mom was very pleasant, and generous with her smile.
This quote has some excellent meaning to it the more you think about it. We all are rich with smiles. Smiles that have TREMENDOUS power.
>> Smiles that can turn around a persons day.
>>Open up a conversation.
>>Welcome a stranger.
>> Comfort a nervous or shy person.
Let's all use our Smiles and give them out more. Share like you've never shared before. Heck, they don't even cost anything!
You may be surprised what you get in return. Some good feelings. Warmth. Even a few surprising smiles back at you. It's all good!!
That's my view...what say you?
"If you are not using your smile,you are like a person with a million dollars in the bank and no checkbook."
-Les Giblin-
Since my Mom's favorite number was 4, and this is quote # 444, thought this was appropriate. My mom was very pleasant, and generous with her smile.
This quote has some excellent meaning to it the more you think about it. We all are rich with smiles. Smiles that have TREMENDOUS power.
>> Smiles that can turn around a persons day.
>>Open up a conversation.
>>Welcome a stranger.
>> Comfort a nervous or shy person.
Let's all use our Smiles and give them out more. Share like you've never shared before. Heck, they don't even cost anything!
You may be surprised what you get in return. Some good feelings. Warmth. Even a few surprising smiles back at you. It's all good!!
That's my view...what say you?
Monday, November 22, 2010
Quote #443, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts
Here goes Blog Quote #443...
"I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes, this makes planning my day difficult."
-E.B.White-
Now that is one heck of a daily mission statement. That is living life, my friends!
I think changing the world (for the better) is a great daily goal. I also like the idea of having a boatload of FUN, while doing it.
The more I read this quote(daily missive), the more I love it.
In fact, I'm going to google this EB White, and find out more about him/her. Sounds like fun to me!
That's my view...what say you?
"I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes, this makes planning my day difficult."
-E.B.White-
Now that is one heck of a daily mission statement. That is living life, my friends!
I think changing the world (for the better) is a great daily goal. I also like the idea of having a boatload of FUN, while doing it.
The more I read this quote(daily missive), the more I love it.
In fact, I'm going to google this EB White, and find out more about him/her. Sounds like fun to me!
That's my view...what say you?
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Quote #442, My Thoughts and YOUR thoughts
Here goes Blog Quote #442...
"Just make all the friends you can. You'll never know how badly you need them---until you do."
-Cy Frailey, 1947-
Taken from Cy's wonderful book "This Way Up."
Cy is discussing in his book, how important it is, to treat others nice and make connections and keep away from burning bridges. Sometimes having 2-3 true, solid friends is worth more than a pot of gold.
Friends, like gold, do not come easy. And when you do find a good one, it also takes work and effort to keep them.
Ask around and you'll find many a people saying how they used to have this great buddy, or they lost touch, or so in so kind of fell out of their life. It happens...if you let it.
Do what you can to be as nice and kind to people as you'd like to be treated. It feels good, it's courteous, and the best part... it may open up a whole new avenue of potential lifelong friends that may not otherwise surface.
That's my view...what say you?
"Just make all the friends you can. You'll never know how badly you need them---until you do."
-Cy Frailey, 1947-
Taken from Cy's wonderful book "This Way Up."
Cy is discussing in his book, how important it is, to treat others nice and make connections and keep away from burning bridges. Sometimes having 2-3 true, solid friends is worth more than a pot of gold.
Friends, like gold, do not come easy. And when you do find a good one, it also takes work and effort to keep them.
Ask around and you'll find many a people saying how they used to have this great buddy, or they lost touch, or so in so kind of fell out of their life. It happens...if you let it.
Do what you can to be as nice and kind to people as you'd like to be treated. It feels good, it's courteous, and the best part... it may open up a whole new avenue of potential lifelong friends that may not otherwise surface.
That's my view...what say you?
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