For a new business?
Many people do, but they don’t act on it.
If you have a major accomplishment in your mind, it will require a major effort.
Is the attainment of your goal worth the necessary effort?
We know it is better to try and fail than to never try at all.
The risk can be reduced with good planning.
This is one of the great benefits of living in the U.S.
People can chase their dreams.
Dream on!
10. Rapid City, South Dakota
High scores: Presidential attractions, big-name parks, easy day trips
High scores: Musical heritage, festival calendar and live shows
High scores: Lively downtown, diversity, countercultural vibe, cycling
High scores: Blend of cultures, jaw-dropping scenery, Day trips
High scores: Farm-to-table scene, historic architecture, riverfront setting
High scores: Maritime and colonial history, waterfront boating, seafood
High scores: Outdoor wow factor, play-hard vibe, beverage and food scene
High scores: Scenic setting, dining and drinks, outdoor access,
High scores: World-class wilderness, fly fishing, live music and arts
High scores: Natural wow-factor, wine and cider, college-town culture
(Billie Jean King)
She was a former world number one tennis player.
So, as you can imagine, it took tremendous perseverance.
Many of us want to be or do something.
But are we willing to put in the effort required?
There is a man who lives near us.
He is an amputee and is working out in order to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro on crutches.
I realize his effort is an extreme example of perseverance.
But you get the point!
Yes, it was a cross section of America.
I was waiting at a doctor’s office and I looked around me.
My eyes were first drawn to an veteran wearing a baseball cap with the big word ARMY.
He was very overweight, with a white beard and it seemed like life had dealt him a rough hand!
Directly across from me was a young man wearing a tee shirt that read, “GET MORE!”
Obviously, his life is dedicated to chasing the almighty dollar or whatever!
There was an older lady completely absorbed in a large book she was reading that she had to be called twice.
Two young moms had tiny daughters in strollers wearing sun dresses and their hair was perfect.
A FORD executive proudly wore his Ford tee shirt.
Bless them all!
We’re talking about the virtue of JUSTICE.
Today’s title encompasses all the decisions of our lives.
Do we seek the best outcome for all or just for some?
The decisions we make will always affect our relationships either positively or negatively.
Another issue to consider is that we must live with the decisions we make.
It’s easier to live with ourselves if we have few regrets.
The first piece of advice is to have a positive-forward thinking mindset.
Be very calm and peaceful. (Hard to do.)
And adopt her saying, “This too shall pass.”
This outlook got her through the global COVID-19 pandemic, The Great Depression and World War II.
Although a surprise to me, she said this is the best decade she has ever lived!
There are many reasons to learn a foreign language before you travel.
Maybe you’re venturing beyond major tourist centers or want to be prepared for an emergency.
Speaking a few words of the local language will help open doors.
Owner of the tour company, Tour Guy, said you should focus on a few essential verbs.
They are; “”go,” “see,” “do” and “be.”
Then, learn a small vocabulary of words centered on your interests.
Google has an app “Translate,” which is already indispensible for travelers.
And it just released Little Language Lessons, an interactive tool that uses A.I. (NYT)
If you’re in boot camp, the drill instructor sets your limits.
But, for most of us, we set our limits.
And we are usually very conservative when deciding upon self-imposed limits.
And those limits are much less than we could have achieved throughout our lives.
And at the end of our lives, we may be quite dismayed when we look back.
It doesn’t have to be that way.
Don’t let others set your limits!
It’s not too late to MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
If not today, when?
Your child’s life in school is a different world.
There are are many dynamics at play.
And your child must cope with these dynamics every day.
Unfortunately these dynamics follow your child home on a cell phone.
Many kids are reluctant to tell their parents what is really going on.
The greatest chance parents have to learn more about their child is parent-teacher conferences.
Many schools still make them available.
These meetings allow teachers to discuss the child’s progress, address concerns and collaborate on supporting the child’s learning.
Don’t miss the opportunity to attend your child’s parent-teacher conference.
If not today, when?
You must take some time to “chill.”
In order to do that, how about designating a certain day as a DAY OF REST?
Life is so hectic that many of you are on the edge of burnout!
What should you do on your DAY OF REST?
Anything that can take you away from those things that cause you stress.
An activity that allows you to think of nothing else while your are doing it.
When my wife is gardening, she is in her own thoughts and thinks of nothing else.
When some people exercise, the same thing happens.
It is very relaxing for your mind and your body.
If you don’t have a favorite activity, create one.
Sitting on your front step or putting a chair in your backyard just to look around is a way to start.
Reading for enjoyment is also an easy activity to get started.
There must be something you’d enjoy if you had the time.
Just GET STARTED today.
You might find that the time spent slowly extends as you practice it giving you more relaxing moments to enjoy.
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