Blog Quote #484

Here's Blog Quote#484...
"Cleanliness, neatness, politeness, and good manners are all qualities that should be characteristic of those who are a great influence on young people, and you certainly qualify for that category. Be a good example."
-Coach John Wooden-

As simple as it can be stated, your example matters. Everyone looks up to someone, and someone looks up to you.

This goes beyond words. Actions matter big time as well. Actions need to be good ones. As St. Francis of Assisi once said "When necessary, use words."

Hey, for most of the formation years, we are all the kids have. So, yes it is a rather large responsibility. Like it or not, they are going to copy our actions, so let's make the duplication process something we can be proud of.

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

Blog Quote #483

Here's Blog Quote #483...
"In most things success depends on knowing how long it takes to succeed."
-Montesquieu-

A brief quote that could have many interpretations. Oddly if most people knew how much hard work would be involved to succeed at what they set out to do, they'd likely never start.

Also ironic is the fact that whatever time line you plan on for success, add 1-3 years on top of your estimation.

With those stark comments stated, if one sets the mind up for success-- no matteer what( ie stick it out UNTIL it happens), then likely IT WILL HAPPEN.

So-- todays message: Plan for success, put in a nice extra buffer of time to succeed, and, be sure to stick with it. Finally, take the time to enjoy the fruits of the labor expended.

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

Blog Quote #482

Here goes Blog Quote #482...
"Those who praise anything I do and anything I say, they are not my good friends. Those who, with honest opinion, tell me my faults and my mistakes, they are my good friends."
-Isocrates-

At first blush this may seem backward or contradictory. The key word in this quote here is HONEST.

Do we want positive, supporting friends? Yes. Do we want caring friends who back us and believe in us? Of course. But we also want honest friends who will be straight with us, not puff smoke at us, and tell us all is rosy and bright, when they truly don't believe that it is. That's where the honest part comes in.

Theres an old saying in business, that if all the partners agree on everything, than all the partners are not needed. Good friends are there for us in thick and thin, but they are also up front with us and tell us what we need to know.

As my Mom used to say-- "You can say anything to anyone-- as long as you say it-- in a polite manner." I believe that is the true meaning of constructive criticism. It's a good thing as it's meant to be helpful.

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

Quote #481

Here goes Quote Blog #481...
"Why fit in when you were born to stand out?"
-Dr Seuss-

Thought it was fitting(no pun intended) on this grand birthday of Theodor Geisel, aka, the good Dr Seuss-- that we pluck one of his many dizzyfying quotes. Yeah we made that word up, but sounded good!

Can you get any better of a question than this one?
All you 'fit- in-ers' please take a moment to Google 'Dr Seuss quotes' and you are sure to find a plethora of amazing, intelligent and captivating quotes.

After all, we LOVE people who stand out.
Each and every one of us humans have the capabilities and potentials to do just that.

So we suggest now, today, this weekend--- enough of the blending in. Go a little nuts, start standing out and get after what you ve been thinking about getting after. Bet you have a blast doing it, too!

Thats my view...what say you?

Quote #480

Here goes Blog Quote #480...
"Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without the strategy."
-Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf-

Think about it. A good strategy with no character... and what do you have? Not much. Even if it works out--you likely won't be able to sleep comfortably at night.

On the other hand, Good character with no strategy.. probably can live with that. And some of the times, even without a great plan, but good solid morals and ethics-- things somehow happen to turn out OK.

I believe Coach John Wooden said it best when he said... "Be more concerned with your character than your reputation. Your reputation is what other people think of you. Your character is WHO you really are."

Lose your character-- there truly isn't much else worth having, is there?

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

Quote #479

Here goes Blog quote #479...
"History has demonstrated that the most notable winners encountered heartbreaking obstacles, before they triumphed. They finally won by their defeats."
-B.C.Forbes-

The older I get, the more educated I become, the more convinced I am--- that FAILURE is a good thing. It teaches lessons. It toughens us up. It paves valuable wisdom for the later conquests that will follow.

Perhaps failure should be renamed "Temporary setback to success." Sounds much better, doesn't it? All this assumes that you keep going and don't give up.

There is an old Japanese proverb that says, "Fall down seven times, stand up eight." Keep standing up, and failure will melt away like the snow in springtime.

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

Quote #478

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?