Motivation, drive, determination. All of these are the components of success, but also part of what makes up character. So, today, I am sharing some quotes on those traits. "Wins and losses come a dime a dozen. But effort, nobody can judge effort. Because effort is between you and you. Effort ain't got nothing to … Continue reading Friday Philosophy…Drive
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Tuesday Thoughts on Achievement…
I've been thinking about motivation, goals, and achievements. I tend to be self-motivated: succeeding, accomplishing something I've set out to do, gives me a huge sense of fulfillment. I know quite a few people who are motivated by different external factors: fame/attention (however limited it may be), stuff/material payoff, or the basic monetary motivation. There … Continue reading Tuesday Thoughts on Achievement…
Friday Philosophy…ROAR!!!
I promised an explanation for my disappearance: Lara and the kids and I took a VACATION! I know, this comes as a complete and total shock to all of you...and to me. It only happens once every five years or so, but it was incredible. We came home looking rested and tanned and happy. Now, … Continue reading Friday Philosophy…ROAR!!!
Friday Philosophy…
I'll just jump right in with a hodge podge of quotes for you all this week. Since I don't feel all that well, my thoughts run tangentially even more than they typically do. Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. Winston Churchill Living at risk is … Continue reading Friday Philosophy…
Friday Philosophy…
Here we are, on our Friday again. 🙂 The kids had a day off today. We went to dinner, and I just couldn't convince my little family to start a "flash mob" with me. My Maddie and I were singing along with the Sara Bareilles song that was playing, and little Othello loves to dance, … Continue reading Friday Philosophy…