I’ve long adored Snyder’s work and words. This one speaks to be strongly today. I hope it motivates you, gives you energy and helps you pursue your dreams.
Today’s Quote of the Day: Gary Snyder
Tag: Quotes
Quote of the Day: Warren Buffett
“The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no to almost everything.”
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Mr. Buffett’s quote resonates with me a couple of ways.
- It’s so easy to get caught up in busyness that we lose sight of effectiveness.
- Focus is key. Stephen Covey phrased it as “area of influence” vs. “area of concern”. We spread our focus away from the places where we can make an impact, we lose our effectiveness.
- A good friend of mine has a phrase “don’t step over dollars to get to nickles”. Keep your eyes on your goals, and let that determine what’s important.
- We must spend time reminding ourselves what’s important, on where we are trying to go.
- Lastly, life is short. Focus it on what’s important.
Your Thursday Dose Of Positivity
Ah, the power of thankfulness! It’s important to maintaining that positive vibe, you know?
I hope your Thursday is going well, and that you’re feeling great about what you’re doing.
A Quote About Conquering Fear
Here’s a powerful quote about triumphing over your fears. We often want to curl up and hide from them. However, it’s only by facing them, then taking action, that we truly find victory.
Today’s Quote of the Day
Felt it important to add something positive to the world this morning. So much anger, negativity, distrust and simple rage, I’ve grown a bit weary of the internet. However, I still see great value in the platform.
Anyway, with that, I thought this quote by Einstein was perfect. People are important, but we need to focus on goals, build a mission and drive forward. We need to allow toxic people to go and bring healthy people into our orbit. Positive energy can feed back into itself, growing powerful and more effective. It’s not magic, taking time and focus, too. But it pays off
Anyway, what will you do to make this real? To make not just your life, but the world a better place? I’d like to know.
Rosa Parks Quote On Fear
A little positive energy as you finish up your work-week.
Today’s Quote of the Day from Audrey Hepburn
I adore Ms. Hepburn and find her captivating. Her life is my definition of class and elegance.
A Great Gary Snyder Quote
As a long time fan of Snyder’s work, this delights me.
Some thoughts on this quote: The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago.
The second best time is now.”
– Chinese or African Proverb
I’ve heard the quote above attributed to both the Chinese and Africans. At some point, I should spend a little time with Google and answer that definitively. But, really, today the origination of the quote isn’t my concern.
At times I get stuck fretting about the fact I “didn’t start this sooner”. I frustrate myself with that mindset, but it became reflexive. And I lose time and energy with this. >0 time or energy on this mindset: too much.
Lamenting the past is a foolish exercise. Living live with no regrets is not about not making mistakes. Rather accepting that mistakes and poor choices are part of the package. Make the best choices you can, learn from the negatives, then move forward. I need to remind myself constantly, though.
If it’s valuable, do it. Start. There is not better time than now. Really!
A perfect quote for a #rainy #Seattle day
Life is not about how you survive the storm; it’s about how you dance in the rain.