Apr
25
This morning I have been listening to great songs that still have the same effect they did when I first heard them. Songs like “This Charming Man” by The Smiths are still as relevant and as fresh and compelling as…
Apr
21
Wilbur Wright said, “We could hardly wait to get up in the morning.” He wasn’t saying that about Easter. He was saying that what they were doing was so exciting he couldn’t wait to get back to it. Is your…
Apr
20
Kimberly Johnson said, “Never ruin an apology with an excuse.” I’m sorry but … is a really quick way to ruin a sincere apology. I’m sorry [silence] is where your apology should end and it will be more quickly accepted…
Apr
19
Doug Larson said, “The aging process has you firmly in its grasp if you never get the urge to throw a snowball.” I aim to beat the aging process and live awesomely to 120. If picking up the odd snowball…
Apr
18
In Othello William Shakespeare wrote, “The robbed that smiles, steals something from the thief.” I like this quote because it implies turning the other cheek and being the bigger person. Next time someone annoys or hurts your, smile. One they…
Apr
18
My weekend consisted of a 3 year olds birthday, tile shopping, Mitre 10 Mega and catching up with people. Excellent combination that kept me off my laptop and involved with people. Although I did get to sit and watch Saturdays…
Apr
14
François Duc de La Rochefoucauld said, “It is more easy to be wise for others than for ourselves.” How often do you follow your own advice? …. Bet you it’s not often. For some reason we think others wiser than…
Apr
13
Jim Rohn said, “Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” To often “stuff” gets in the way and the walk, the gym, or the run is the first thing to go out the window….
Apr
11
I am a Paul Henry fan. Yes he makes me cringe from time to time, and gets himself in all sorts of trouble, but it appears to me he never changes. He is the same Paul Henry whether on TV,…
Apr
04
“I’ll be happy when … my ship comes in, I lose 5kg, I earn $100k per year, I can run 10k …” This morning I saw an ad on TV promoting a well known supplement company with people talking about…