Quotes of the Week from Me: “A lot of quotes begin with “sometimes”, because nothing is all the times.” “Don’t rush to eat the peanut butter sandwich, you might miss out on the jelly.” -Lesson learned by my son who whined impatiently about getting his half-prepped peanut butter sandwich placed in front of him, only to feel his jaw drop and eyes widen when his Mom walked over 3 seconds later, smacking her lips from a bite of toast with…
Quotes of the Week from Me “One universal truth is that what we think about, we become. It might feel unattainable or unrealistic. The daily reminders will convince you to believe in yourself.” “Think carefully, and with purpose.” “Take children outside and watch them thrive.” “Sometimes you become what you miss before you miss it.” “People will tell you the little stuff matters. Why? Because it is the most available and the most frequent. Let it add up.” “Fight the…
Quotes of the Week from Me: “From family, life is running; from family, life is coming.” “You have to drop the bat to jog the bases.” “Dare to chase what others don’t understand.” “I could play forever. And I think I will.” “It’s too easy to tell others what they need and don’t based on what you have and haven’t had.” Quotes of the Week from Someone Else: “I believe that what we become depends on what our fathers teach…
Quotes of the Week from Me: “Go for a walk, it’ll clear your mind.” “Detach to gain perspective.” “Be proud of your progress. Be proud of yourself.” “The start stops most. So, once you start, never stop.” “I don’t react but I notice everything.” From an old, short story, Smile, Laugh, and Play: “How do you like to spend your day? Make sure you smile, laugh, and play. Take a deep breath, kick a ball, run here and there, and…
Quotes of the Week from Me: “Always keep your enthusiasm.” “How often do you want to speak up but don’t? How often you do speak up but wish you hadn’t?” “Money can buy happiness. Money cannot buy happiness. Well, which one is it?” “Calm your mind.” Quotes of the Week from Someone Else: “I’ve always liked quiet people: You never know if they’re dancing in a daydream or if they’re carrying the weight of the world…” – John Green “It’s…
Quotes of the Week from Me: “Tell yourself, ‘Wake up. Get up.’” “Be careful when comparing yourself to others. Another option is to avoid such comparisons altogether.” Quote of the Week from Someone Else: “Waste no more time arguing what a good [person] should be. Be one.” – Marcus Aurelius Quick Optimism I Happy Memorial Day! Originally recognized as “Decoration Day”, let’s remember that today is about honoring those in the U.S. military who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service…
Quotes of the Week from Me: “Commit to this phrase as long as possible: ‘I want to get good at this’.” “Some of the best mornings start in diners, bakeries, and in the outdoors.” “Whether you come from nothing or something, go somewhere.” “Embrace the unexpected.” Quotes of the Week from Someone Else: “The most important decision you make is to be in a good mood.” – Voltaire “The greatest of follies is to sacrifice health for any other kind…
Quotes of the Week from Me: “Obsession is intimidating and invigorating.” “Enjoy the moment as much as the memory.” “Ask yourself not what you can achieve, but what you will.” Quotes of the Week from Someone Else: “Anything is life is worth doing, is worth over doing, moderation is for cowards.” – Shane Patton “In every day, there are 1,440 minutes. That means you have 1,440 daily opportunities to make a positive impact.” – Les Brown Positive anything is better…
Quotes of the Week from Me: “Optimism is a microscopic giant.” “Take pride in your smallest accomplishments. They will make you feel good, and others too.” “Leave temporary wiggle room when your discipline is lacking.” “Change is gradually sudden.” “Eat some green in the morning.” Quotes of the Week from Someone Else: “The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read.” – Mark Twain “The true test of character is not how much we…
Quotes of the Week from Me: “We could all use a little more quiet.” “Today’s work is tomorrow’s play.” “Exercise.” Quotes of the Week from Someone Else: “It isn’t true that you live only once. You only die once. You live lots of times if you know how.” – Bobby Darin “Use today’s money to write your future.” – Jesse Mecham “Just because you are right, doesn’t mean I am wrong. You just haven’t seen life from my position.” –…