Quotes of the Week from Me: “Remain committed.” “Lean into your loved ones.” “Want more. Want less. Want new. Want old. Want change. Want the same. Take it.” Quotes of the Week from Others: “You can’t get much done in life if you only work on the days when you feel good.” – Jerry West “Confidence isn’t about walking in a room and thinking you are better than everyone, it’s walking in and not having to compare yourself to anyone…
Quotes of the Week from Me: “All of life educates.” “It’s ok to have too many dreams. It’s ok for them to change. And it’s ok to not really know what they are; you might need to explore some first.” I am in recruiting season at work. It means meeting with hundreds of hopeful near-graduates from roughly 90 colleges and universities. It is really hard to answer, “What/Who do I want to be and why?” I still make sure to…
Good morning, everyone. How are you doing today? Please take a moment to think about how you are actually doing. Any aches and pains? I have a few right now. But it’s another wonderful Monday and the start to another wonderful week, so I am excited to kick things off with another Weekly Optimist Newsletter. Quotes of the Week from Me: “Present yourself with the gift of hard work. It’s a fun one to unwrap.” “Let life flow.” “What makes…
A Children’s Book by Will Conroy 1 Across the street from a little old golf course is the friendliest neighborhood in the world. Surrounded by beauty, filled with pride, the folks who live there are always outside. 2 With a left-turn blinker and a turn of the wheel, you too can see how the friendliest feels. 3 First there is Ms. Johnson, her smile so wide, her bakery cart parked to the side. She sells fresh treats, cookies and tarts,…
Quotes of the Week from Me: “Creativity should be honest expression. It should allude to the limitless nature of life’s possibilities.” “It’s okay, you’ll get stronger. Don’t worry, you’ll get stronger. You can do it. Go get stronger.” “Be yourself. Improve yourself. Be yourself. Improve yourself. Be yourself. Then, improve yourself. Keep rereading that.” “Sometimes you should rely on over-communication.” Quotes of the Week from Others: “Understanding the question is half the answer.” – Socrates I’ve been asking for a…
Quotes of the Week From Me: “The best advice I’ve gotten and given is to use your time wisely. It’s all the time you’re gonna get.” “Work hard. Work daily. Work. Work. Work.” “Don’t complain, adapt. Don’t make excuses, make solutions. Don’t blame others, take responsibility.” Quotes of the Week From Others: “Do not be afraid of spending quality time by yourself. That doesn’t make you antisocial or cause you to reject the rest of the world. But you need…
Quotes of the Week from Me: “Work on knowing yourself.” “Work on challenging the self you know.” Quotes of the Week from Others: “Beware of over concern for money, or position, or glory. Someday you will meet a man who cares for none of these things. Then you will know how poor you are.” – Rudyard Kipling “There are two types of tired: one that requires rest, and one that requires peace.” – Unknown Quick Optimism Take a break. Take…
Quotes of the Week from Me: “Start your day before the day starts.” “Everyone deserves a best friend.” “Accept challenge.” “When does illusion become reality?” Quotes of the Week from Others: “Do not try to seem wise to others.” – Epictetus “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” – Pablo Picasso “You owe it to all of us to get on with what you’re good at…” – W.H. Auden…
Quotes of the Week from Me: “Commitment is a relationship with unfamiliar numbers on your clock.” “Please say hello to other people, especially in response.” “Your education is never complete. Commit to a life of learning.” “Wake up, eat two bananas and drink a big glass of water. You’re welcome.” “What makes you feel alive? Do you do it?” “It’s ok to be happy in private.” “It is WAY more fun when it isn’t easy.” Quotes of the Week from…
Quotes of the Week from Me: “Discipline is self-love.” “Consistency is transformative.” “A quiet morning will set you up for a quiet day.” “Extend the moment.” Quotes of the Week from Others: “You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist.” – Nietzsche “Do it or don’t do it – you’ll regret both.” – Keirkegaard “For to be free is not merely to cast off…