National Economy vs. 'Personal Economy'

Blog quote #1303... 

"There's not a lot you can do about the national economy, but there is a lot you can do about your personal economy." -Zig Ziglar-

Very wise statement here by Double Z. We really have no control when the economy  goes bonkers in a good or adverse way. But we have direct control--over our efforts and how hard we want to make things happen in our own little section (Perhaps if everyone  took this to heart, it could positively affect the national economy.)

Point being- we have more control than we can imagine over our own boredom or busy-ness. And quite frequently, when the economy gets challenged, certain harder working people actually do better in those times. Hmm....  

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

What can KINDNESS DO?

Blog quote #1302... 

"Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much." -Blaise Pascall 1623-1662-

Simple message. Powerful meaning. 

Pass it on...

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

Life's tests..are we passing?

Blog quote #1301... 

"Sometimes when we wonder why we can't hear God's voice during our trials--remember the teacher is always quiet during the test. -Joy G-

The Lord is famous for putting us through trials. His will, not ours. His time frame, not ours. We are constantly being refined...for betterment. 

All good information to know. Best we just enjoy the 'process' and learn what we can from the master, along the way... 

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

on Positive Deposits and Positive Choices...

Blog quote #1300... 

"You can make positive deposits in your own economy every day--by reading and listening to powerful, positive, life changing content, and by associating with encouraging and hope building people." -Zig Ziglar-

Back to back quotes from the great Zig Ziglar. This one, on the importance of filling our  minds with positive material AND positive people. Why people don't do more of this remains a head-scratcher. The benefits of optimism and positivity over pessimism and negativity, are staggering. 

It's mind-blowing just how much negative energy goes on during a typical day of the average person. Note to all: We get to CHOOSE on this topic. Choose wisely.

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

What do YOU DO, with failure?

Blog quote #1299... 

"Let failure be your teacher, not your undertaker." -Zig Ziglar-

If you haven't heard of Zig, we highly recommend you get some of him in your world. Someone stated that any motivational speaker today owes a debt of gratitude to Zig, as  everyone since him has stood on his shoulders. In our opinion his best work is the book 'Life Lifters' -about 50-75 short stories that educate, amuse, inspire, and always have a life lesson to them. 

On this quote above, Zig is reminding us to not let defeat take us down, but rather to learn from it so it can lift us up- to bigger and better things. What superb advice. 

We all have a decision, of what to do, after our failures. Do we let them own us, or do we allow them to be our friend, by learning and improving from them? Our choice. We agree with Zig. How about you? 

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

Look for the positive( it's there)...

Blog quote #1298... 

"Choose to be a love finder rather than a fault finder." -Gerald Jampolsky-

Happy New Year everyone! We thought this quote was a pretty good way to start off the year. Not a bad little mini-mission for each us us strive for in our daily interactions with one another.   

So...rather than looking for the correction or the negative (which can always be found) lets look for the positives (which can usually be found) in our fellow man. People respond much better to positive than negative.  

Onward-- to a powerful and prosperous new decade!

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

Creed on Happiness...

Blog quote #1297... 

"My creed is this: Happiness is the only good.The place to be happy is HERE. The time to be happy is NOW. The way to be happy is to MAKE OTHERS SO." -Robert Ingersoll-

What a terrific life creed. Our guess is that Mr. Ingersoll would welcome anyone who would like to adopt his motto listed above. It's as good as any we've heard... 

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