The miracle isn’t that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start. ~John Bingham
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Today’s Photo ~ You Have to Start if You’re to Finish
You have to go to the starting line before
you to get to the finish line.
Today’s Good Word ~ Stop
At times the word stop is a word we we can activate to improve our condition. There is a time to stop drinking and think about driving safely. There is a time to stop talking and start listening. There is a time to stop doing and become more aware of what is happening around us. When we know when to stop we get a clear picture of when to start, perhaps in a new and better direction.
Today’s Good Word ~ Start
Start with the tough tasks and the easy ones will fall into place. We all share a defense mechanism where we find something else to do instead of facing the tough tasks. The best way is to start by diving right in. When my students were writing their dissertations, some found it nearly impossible to start writing. I’d tell them I want the first sentence to the first paragraph on the first page. I didn’t care about the quality of the sentence. I wanted to read a sentence. Once the student started with the first sentence, it became easier. It’s true with all the tough tasks we face. Start, do something, anything. The rest follows.
