External things are not the problem, it’s our assessment of them that we can erase right now. It doesn’t matter what happens on the outside, we can always control how we view situations That doesn’t mean we have to accept every situation though. Thrown in jail? Okay well, we won’t be able to get out … Continue reading 1020. externals
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1019. A way to get where we want to go.
Reflections cause us to think To think about what we want, where we want to go, what path to take And a million other things, people, and circumstances to reflect on It can be uncomfortable, who wants to admit to themselves that they are faulty? That they have a drinking or smoking problem or whatever … Continue reading 1019. A way to get where we want to go.
1018. a formula
The courage to start, even if we don’t got it all figured out The discipline to focus, even what shit hits the fan The confidence to figure it out, because we don’t know everything. We don’t even know what we don’t even know. The humility to accept the fact that we missed that mark, but … Continue reading 1018. a formula
1017. Deciding how to face the day
Victor Frankl talks about this Do we do our best with what we have? Or do we coward in fear? Do we think outside the box or go with the norm? Get the COVID-19 vaccine or not? Make our kids get it or not? Vote for this person or that person? And so many more … Continue reading 1017. Deciding how to face the day
1016. nothing changes
Knowing what we want really is the key to life. We just got back from a camping trip, it was a blast On the way home we were talking about heading to the shore, we love the water. The ass in the sand, hearing the waves crash, seeing the sky and ocean meet. The camping … Continue reading 1016. nothing changes
1015. Just like a Dance
When dancing, one doesn’t always know what the next move is going to be Yeah there are choreographed dance moves, but that’s just one type of dancing Another is to just dance, without knowing what happens in between. “I’m not dancing, and now I am dancing” flowing And the thing is, if the person is … Continue reading 1015. Just like a Dance
1014. Emotions and us
Anger can be used as fuel, I’ll prove you wrong Disappointment can be the catalyst for our life change Frustration can hold us back or fuel us Happiness can mislead us or be our ultimate goal Emotions have pros and cons, strengths and weakness The emotion doesn’t matter, it’s how we choose to react to … Continue reading 1014. Emotions and us
1013. Clearer, fewer, easier
The clearer the goal The fewer the options The easier the decision It all comes down to knowing what we want Really knowing Confusion comes from a lack of vision, a lack of goals So what are your goals? Let your imagination run. Every one minute we spend planning, saves ten minutes of implementation.
1012. Making it
Are you trying to "make it" by 30, 40 - whatever the number is? become a millionaire, buy a house, whatever other big goal… Don’t beat yourself up. Who cares if you don’t reach your goal till 50? Make no mistake about it, have big goals, get after it, and see what you are capable … Continue reading 1012. Making it
1011. not a bad place to start.
Is it true? Is it needed? Is it useful? It’s just a start though, because a whole string of events are to come.
Joe DiAndrea 