It is in adversity that we find out who we are. Think about for that for a second, we will live thousands and thousands of days, but will truly remember only a handful. We will remember our highest highs and our lowest lows, but if life was easy we'd have neither.
As we continue to move forward and continue to succeed our work will continue to be challenging. The day we embrace the idea that there really is no finish line is the day we go from standing on the earth to holding it our hands.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Believe in people
Do you think that at your core you are a good, hard working, well intentioned person?
Do you think the same of those around you?
If you answered yes to the first and no to any of the second, why?
I contend that most people want to contribute and they want to do something well. They want to feel good about themselves. I would further contend that most people do not feel good about themselves.
People tell themselves they are not good, can’t do it, won’t get a chance, aren’t significant, etc. etc. etc. Then they go and prove it to themselves everyday, cementing these beliefs in their mind. Wouldn’t it be great if you helped just one person believe in themselves? Truly believe that they were better than they were living, capable of so much more.
Then watch them go out and prove it to themselves everyday, cementing that belief in their mind.
Do you think the same of those around you?
If you answered yes to the first and no to any of the second, why?
I contend that most people want to contribute and they want to do something well. They want to feel good about themselves. I would further contend that most people do not feel good about themselves.
People tell themselves they are not good, can’t do it, won’t get a chance, aren’t significant, etc. etc. etc. Then they go and prove it to themselves everyday, cementing these beliefs in their mind. Wouldn’t it be great if you helped just one person believe in themselves? Truly believe that they were better than they were living, capable of so much more.
Then watch them go out and prove it to themselves everyday, cementing that belief in their mind.
Perspective
Ever had a bad day? Needed some real perspective? It is rare that I consider any day particularly better or worse that any other, but last night I got what I needed.
After eating dinner we were hanging out in the family room when my 23 month old son (as he often does) came over and said “daddy hold you”. So I picked him up; normally he would want me to toss him on the couch or take him someplace that he can’t reach by himself and he probably shouldn’t be getting into.
But then he said, “daddy?”
“Yes, hunny”, I replied.
“I wuv you daddy”
Now he has “parroted” I love you many times, but that was the first time it was unprompted. Words can not describe…
After eating dinner we were hanging out in the family room when my 23 month old son (as he often does) came over and said “daddy hold you”. So I picked him up; normally he would want me to toss him on the couch or take him someplace that he can’t reach by himself and he probably shouldn’t be getting into.
But then he said, “daddy?”
“Yes, hunny”, I replied.
“I wuv you daddy”
Now he has “parroted” I love you many times, but that was the first time it was unprompted. Words can not describe…
Believe in yourself...
I know this; you will have good days and bad, easy days and difficult ones. You will encounter people who believe in you and people who do not.
You are the only constant. There is no one who can make you feel a certain way. You are your own insulation to life’s circumstances.
Ask yourself this; does a bad day at work transition into a bad night at home? Vice versa? Do other people’s opinions of you knock you down or prop you up more than your own opinions of yourself?
Know thyself
There can be a million people who don’t believe in you and only one who does, it doesn’t matter. Just so long as the one is you.
You are the only constant. There is no one who can make you feel a certain way. You are your own insulation to life’s circumstances.
Ask yourself this; does a bad day at work transition into a bad night at home? Vice versa? Do other people’s opinions of you knock you down or prop you up more than your own opinions of yourself?
Know thyself
There can be a million people who don’t believe in you and only one who does, it doesn’t matter. Just so long as the one is you.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Patriotism?
What does it mean to be a patriot? Some would have you believe that if you question the thinking of the government that you are somehow unpatriotic. That we should blindly and completely follow the ideology and actions of our leaders.
I would suggest precisely the opposite. We must question incessantly, challenge vehemently and think intelligently about the message that is being sent both nationally and globally.
This is not to say that we should be disrespectful, but rather thoughtful.
A patriot is someone who stands up to be counted when their country needs them. Whether it be in war or for peace, they pay attention and they pay tribute. Tribute to the idea that it is not enough to have certain inalienable rights.... you must excercise them.
Be a patriot.
I would suggest precisely the opposite. We must question incessantly, challenge vehemently and think intelligently about the message that is being sent both nationally and globally.
This is not to say that we should be disrespectful, but rather thoughtful.
A patriot is someone who stands up to be counted when their country needs them. Whether it be in war or for peace, they pay attention and they pay tribute. Tribute to the idea that it is not enough to have certain inalienable rights.... you must excercise them.
Be a patriot.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
McCain jumps to the top
The volatility of the race on the Republican side is a good thing. It shows people are paying attention and hopefully not just voting for the guy they think can win. There are still those folks around (like most of the folks supporting Romney), but the field is genuinely wide open.
I even think that Paul, Giuliani and Thompson should not be left for dead yet. You know Paul is sticking it out and I hope the rest do too.
I even think that Paul, Giuliani and Thompson should not be left for dead yet. You know Paul is sticking it out and I hope the rest do too.
Why I'm Pro Life
Abortion is not about choice it's about individual rights. Each of us has a right to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness". In my mind these rights begin at conception.
I come to this conclusion because;
Life begins at conception, you can qualify that life however you wish, but it is life and left alone will develop into a full fledged human being.
Yes the mother has rights, but those rights do not supercede the rights of the unborn child. Yes the mother is deserving of choices. I believe those choices begin with "do I have sex?", "should I use birth control?" and could end with "do I keep the child or put it up for adoption?"
I come to this conclusion because;
Life begins at conception, you can qualify that life however you wish, but it is life and left alone will develop into a full fledged human being.
Yes the mother has rights, but those rights do not supercede the rights of the unborn child. Yes the mother is deserving of choices. I believe those choices begin with "do I have sex?", "should I use birth control?" and could end with "do I keep the child or put it up for adoption?"
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Knicks call it a season...
After an abysmal 9 wins and 25 losses start to the NBA season the New York Knicks have decided to drop out of the rest of the season and their future opponents will win by forfeit.
Coach Isaiah Thomas indicated that the "league had spoken" and there just wasn't much point in continuiing.
Why does this story seem ludicrous when it's barely news at all when a major party candidate for President drops out after a couple states in the primary round? I just don't get it, never have. Iowa and New Hampshire? This is the collective and unified voice of a nation? Are you serious?
Governor Richardson is on the way out and people are writing off John Edwards.
Are we such a nation of lemmings that we will just gravitate to those who appear to have the upper hand? Isn't the very reason the primaries are spread out is so the whole nation can get a look at the candidates and judge them on their merits, up close and personal like?
Candidates on all sides, STAY IN THE RACE. Make your opponents earn this, we are talking about President of the United States right? We need a leader who will fight for their country, that fight has just begun.
Coach Isaiah Thomas indicated that the "league had spoken" and there just wasn't much point in continuiing.
Why does this story seem ludicrous when it's barely news at all when a major party candidate for President drops out after a couple states in the primary round? I just don't get it, never have. Iowa and New Hampshire? This is the collective and unified voice of a nation? Are you serious?
Governor Richardson is on the way out and people are writing off John Edwards.
Are we such a nation of lemmings that we will just gravitate to those who appear to have the upper hand? Isn't the very reason the primaries are spread out is so the whole nation can get a look at the candidates and judge them on their merits, up close and personal like?
Candidates on all sides, STAY IN THE RACE. Make your opponents earn this, we are talking about President of the United States right? We need a leader who will fight for their country, that fight has just begun.
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