As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. – John F. Kennedy
When our words don’t match our actions we’re lying.
Lying to, at least ourselves, but quite possibly others.
Better to make small pronouncements and act accordingly, than speak in grandiose terms and act otherwise.
High achievement always takes place in the framework of high expectation. – Jack Kinder So many people have low expectations. It’s “safer” that way. If you don’t want much, you can avoid “failure.” The thing is there’s no such thing as failure, just results. Sometimes the results are not what we desired and/or anticipated. That’s…
Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything. – George Bernard Shaw What you believe is so important to what you can, and actually will, do. And what you actually do (truly) creates your life. * * * I find it curious that people seem to think that…
Be great in act, as you have been in thought. – William Shakespeare You have good ideas, don’t you? You have have good, worthy ideas about what you want to create, and support and otherwise shepherd into the World, right? Of course you do. * * * Take action. Begin. Step forward, take a risk…
You may delay, but time will not. – Benjamin Franklin Time marches on, with you or without you. If I can add another “quote:” The future is no place to place your better days – “Cry Freedom” – Dave Matthews Band Whatever it is you want to do, get started. If you’re not sure what that…
You can’t get much done in life if you only work on the days when you feel good. – Jerry West If you only do things you feel like, you won’t make much progress. You’ll be lucky to “tread water.” That might be okay for some people, but is it for you? When you’re committed…
Once again a post is inspired by something from Seth Godin. Here is another excellent post that got me thinking (click here to read the post at his blog): “I’m under a lot of pressure…” The ellipsis hides the most important part of this sentence: “I’m under a lot of pressure from myself.” When you…