Blog Quote #613...

Here's Blog Quote #613...
"Slumps are like a soft bed. They're easy to get into and hard to get out of."
-Johnny Bench,  Hall of Fame baseball player-

Can anyone relate here? Assuming we all can--then what to do with a slump?

We recommend that you do exactly as you do--on getting out of bed. After two taps on the snooze button, and a few grunts and groans--grin and bear it! 

Everyday, most of us (hopefully) get out of bed. It's because a DECISION was made--to get out of bed. Try that same strategy with that slump. 

Like most things--it all starts in the mind, first. Decide, then watch that slump dissipate.

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

Blog Quote #612...

Here's Blog Quote #612...
"The difficult we do immediately. The impossible takes a little longer."
-United States military slogan-

In other words, impossible--IS POSSIBLE!

How's that for:
~ ~ Can't fail.
~ ~ Make it happen.
~ ~ Fall seven times, get up eight.
~ ~ Persist, persevere, and eventually-- hit paydirt.
~ ~ The little engine that could.

Perhaps that's why the U.S.military is one of thee best in the world!

Something to remember- the next time we face a significant 'challenge.' Hmm...

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

Blog Quote #611...

Here's Blog Quote #611...
"Why worry? If you've done the very best you can, worrying won't make it any better."
-Walt Disney-

Simple, FANTASTIC advice!

Less worry. More concentration, focus, effort, and attention-- on doing the very best you can.

Perhaps if we all did this (the very best we can)-there wouldn't be much time for worry?
Hmm...

That's my view...what say you?  

Blog Quote #610

Here's Blog Quote #610...
"I've had my coffee. You may now speak."
-Anonymous, non morning person-

Good morning!
Let's face it.There are just some people who happen to be a tad sluggish in the morning. And others do not like to burn the candle late at night. One or the other. This discussion involves the sleepyheads.

Having a few of these 'coffee dependants' in my world at home, the best advice I can share is...

Get out of their way. 
Let them get their java, and all will work out. 
It is what it is. As they say-- don't fight a losing battle, or better yet--pick the ones that are worth the effort..

Be it Folgers, Maxwell House, Dunkin' Donuts, Starbucks or whatever their favorite morning juice is, get it into them, before proceeding. Cups up...

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

Blog Quote # 609

Here's Blog Quote #609...
"The only substitute for shouting, is substance."
-Juanita Kreps-

Less yelling.. 
More truth, facts, proof, and validity.

Louder is usually a turnoff. 
Possible insecurity. And a sign of ducks not always in a row.
Hmm...

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

Blog Quote #608

Here's blog Quote #608...
"Almost everything is more complicated than it seems, but nothing is hopeless."
-Vincent Barnett, president Colgate University-

When I first read the quote-- it made me think of how much goes on behind the scenes of anything and everything. No matter what it is we see, there is usually so many moving parts that are happening by other people to make things look smooth-- totally unaware to the casual onlooker.

Case in point. We used to own race horses. People who go bet on them they think it's an easy business. That you win 100% of the purses, you get your picture taken, and you get written about in horse magazines. They have no clue about the multitude of expenses, the vet bills, the injury to the horses, the rest they need to take parts of the year,  and so on and so forth. And how would they? It looks so glamorous on the outside. Little do they know about the other 97  intricacies that occur-upon further review.

And that's the same for the jewelry business, the real estate business, or running an ice cream shop. Nothing in life is easy. Great time, care, knowledge, and expertise need to be gathered to do almost anything. But if it was easy, what fun would that be?

In this quote, Barnett reassures us that although most things are complicated-- if one is willing to invest the time and efforts-- nothing is hopeless and most desires can be attained. We concur.

That's my view...what say you?   

Blog quote #607...

Here's Blog Quote #607...
"If you correct your mind, the rest of your life will fall into place."
-Lao Tzu-

Good wisdom from the intelligent Lao Tzu.  Anyone care to agree or disagree?

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