Relationships can become sticky. I know lots of single folks who tell me they prefer to be alone than be in a relationship. Relationships require work. Good relationships don’t happen. One has to move out of him/herself and move toward the other. Good relationships are like all other good lasting things in life.They all require hard work, constant attention, and nurturing. The reward far exceeds the effort.
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Today’s Power Thought ~ All Things Are Possible for You
What would you do this moment if you believed all things were possible for you? What are you waiting for? All things are possible for you. What’s needed is your commitment and hard work. Say a rousing YES and move on.
Today’s Power Thought ~ A Simple Formula
It takes hard work to build muscle. It takes consistency and progressively heavier weights. If we want to improve in any area of our lives, at any age, the formula is the same, hard work, consistency, and progressive challenges.
Good Luck & Bad ~ Grantland Rice
Good Luck and Bad
Grantland Rice
GOOD Luck is like a down hill tide
That helps to make an easy start,
Where one may paddle, drift or glide
Without much effort on his part;
But though it takes you to the goal
And brings you in the world's acclaim,
It builds no fibre for your soul
Nor molds you for the rougher game.
Bad Luck is like an uphill sweep,
The test of courage and of class,
Where troubles grow and shadows creep
And none except the valiant pass ;
Where through raw gales that blow but ill
The entry clings to this lone dream :
The stalwart only stalks the hill
The gamefish only swims up stream.
If your main wish is but to win
Let Good Luck help to pull you through,
To know the cheering and the din
That go where laurel sprigs are due ;
But if you wish to build a heart
That scorns the fickle whims of Fate,
Take Hard Luck for the journey's start
With rugged Trouble for a mate.
Today’s Reflection ~ Path to Success
The idea that the harder you work, the better you’re going to be is just garbage. The greatest improvement is made by the man or woman who works most intelligently. ~ Bob Bowerman
Writer’s Wisdom ~ Writing is Hard Work
Writing is hard work: “A clear sentence is no accident. Very few sentences come out right the first time, or even the third time. Remember this in moments of despair. If you find that writing is hard, it’s because it is hard.” ~ William Zinsser
Today’s Quote on Success by Basketball Legend Bill Russell
Success is a result of consistent practice of winning skills and actions. There is nothing miraculous about the process. There is no luck involved.
Bill Russell
Quote by Ed Sheeran on Success
Success is the best revenge for anything. Keep ya head down and work hard to achieve.
Ed Sheeran
John Updike’s Advice For Writers
Having talent is a terrific gift. Having the courage to put forth the effort to develop one’s innate talent is uncommon. It defines who we are and what we will become. The famous author John Updike offers advice for the young writer. His advice offers valuable wisdom for all our life’s pursuits.
<p><a href=”https://vimeo.com/70819405″>John Updike's advice to young writers</a> from <a href=”https://vimeo.com/brainpicker”>Maria Popova</a> on <a href=”https://vimeo.com”>Vimeo</a>.</p>
The Secret
The secret to succeeding was taught to me by my mother who didn’t get past 4th grade. It was taught to me by my father who didn’t get past 8th grade. They were of one voice, “Don’t be afraid of hard work.” I learned hard work will outperform more talented people who won’t work hard. Hard work creates a cumulative affect that lifts one up, and opens up a world of new possibilities. Enjoy the short YouTube video and get inspired to work hard.
