The trouble with being punctual is that no one is there to appreciate it.
I love being a writer... what I can't stand is the paperwork
The light at the end of the tunnel may be an incoming train.
When everything comes in your way you're in the wrong lane.
Life is unsure; always eat your dessert first.
It's not hard to meet expenses, they are everywhere.
Smile, it makes people wonder what you are thinking.
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Monday, April 28, 2008
TIPS
Ask for what you want. How does the world know what to give you unless you put it out there? Ask for what you want and need. Let the world know what you want from it and look for it in return.
Be the person you want to be. It's call modeling. If you act like it, people will believe it. Assume the role you want others to see you in. Sell it from the inside out.Believe in yourself. If you don't, no one will. People will follow; you just need to lead them.
Forget worrying; concentrate on making things happen. Action and momentum are infectious.Make a plan. No one goes anywhere without a destination. Know your destination, and plot your journey. Take whatever pleasures you need on the way, but know that you are moving forward and will arrive at your destination.
Nervous = excited. Realize that being nervous is the same as being excited. Instead of dreading it, welcome the surge of positive energy. Own it, and use it. It's infectious in a good way!Thinking about your failure brings your failure.
Concentrate on your success and watch it happen. Your mind will move in whatever direction you point it in. Make sure it's pointed toward where you want to go and not where you don't!
Feel whatever way you choose.You control your feelings. You allow yourself to be upset, annoyed or frustrated. Only you control your feelings and no one else. Take back the power you give others and choose to feel strong, clear-minded and in control.
Communicate.Listening and being understood are the keys to communication. People want to talk about themselves and they want to hear interesting things about you. No one wants to hear a sermon or hear a rant about your latest victory or great audition. Listen, observe and speak about mutually interesting subjects. Otherwise, you're a bore.
Freak out.Bad audition, interview or meeting? Take ten minutes to beat yourself up. Blame yourself, be annoyed and frustrated. Then, learn your lesson and move on. Now that all your anger is gone, put your energy into the lessons learned and move forward once again.
Speak your mind, NOW. People swallow their feelings and anger, they postpone what they really want to say, thinking, "I'll just wait till a good time." DON'T! Handle the situation now, before the situation changes. Have a problem? Be a diplomat and talk about it. Handling a minor situation now will prevent it from becoming a festering chasm of misunderstanding and resentment later.
Dive in. Someone make you feel inadequate? A situation makes you feel uneasy? In a room with a big shot and feeling small? Don't overcompensate, navigate or fake your way through it, because you can't. Dive in and address the problem. Address your feelings and say, "I've got to be honest, I'm a big fan and I'm feeling a little intimidated right now." As soon as you own up to your feelings and the playing field is understood, you're both able to move ahead. Everyone wants to deal with someone who's truthful and honest, and not afraid to address their own insecurities.
Exploit yourself. Find out what makes you different and exploit it. Each of you has a quality that makes you unique. Instead of trying to be what others are, exploit your uniqueness. It's the one "ace" you have that no one else possesses.
Don't accept the unacceptable.Train people to treat you as you want to be treated. Being late is not acceptable, not returning calls is not acceptable and them not doing their job is not acceptable. Don't accept these behaviors from people.
Walk a mile in someone else's shoes.Be someone else. Changing perspective is an amazing tip to see the world from another point of view. Assume a character and role and act it out for one day, then go out in the world as if it's all new to you. You'll be amazed at the new perspective you gain.
Say thank you. Send an email from Hallmark, a card or a simple phone call. Don't underestimate the value of someone feeling appreciated and recognized for their efforts. It leaves a lasting impression when someone thanks you for meeting or helping them.
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DAD
When you were 8 years old , your dad handed you an ice cream.
You thanked him By dripping it all over your lap.
When you were 9 years old , he paid for piano lessons.
You thanked him by Never even bothering to practice.
When you were 10 years old he drove you all day,from soccer to gymnastic to One birthday party after another.
You thanked him by jumping out of the car And never looking back.
When you were 11 years old , he took you and your friends to the movies.
You Thanked him by asking to sit in a different row.
When you were 12 years old , he warned you not to watch certain TV shows.
You Thanked him by waiting until he left the house.
When you were 13 , he suggested a haircut that was becoming.
You thanked him By telling him he had no taste.
When you were 14 , he paid for a month away at summer camp.
You thanked him By forgetting to write a single letter.
When you were 15 , he came home from work, looking for a hug.
You thanked him By having your bedroom door locked.
When you were 16 , he taught you how to drive his car.
You thanked him by Taking it every chance you could.
When you were 17 , he was expecting an important call.
You thanked him by Being on the phone all night.
When you were 18 , he cried at your high school graduation.
You thanked him By staying out partying until dawn.
When you were 19 , he paid for your college tuition, drove you to campus Carried your bags.
You thanked him by saying good-bye outside the dorm so You wouldn't be embarrassed in front of your friends.
When you were 25, he helped to pay for your wedding, and he cried and told You how deeply he loved you.
You thanked him by moving halfway across the Country.
When you were 50 , he fell ill and needed you to take care of him.
You Thanked him by reading about the burden parents become to their children.
And then, one day , he quietly died.
And everything you never did came Crashing down like thunder on YOUR HEART.
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You thanked him By dripping it all over your lap.
When you were 9 years old , he paid for piano lessons.
You thanked him by Never even bothering to practice.
When you were 10 years old he drove you all day,from soccer to gymnastic to One birthday party after another.
You thanked him by jumping out of the car And never looking back.
When you were 11 years old , he took you and your friends to the movies.
You Thanked him by asking to sit in a different row.
When you were 12 years old , he warned you not to watch certain TV shows.
You Thanked him by waiting until he left the house.
When you were 13 , he suggested a haircut that was becoming.
You thanked him By telling him he had no taste.
When you were 14 , he paid for a month away at summer camp.
You thanked him By forgetting to write a single letter.
When you were 15 , he came home from work, looking for a hug.
You thanked him By having your bedroom door locked.
When you were 16 , he taught you how to drive his car.
You thanked him by Taking it every chance you could.
When you were 17 , he was expecting an important call.
You thanked him by Being on the phone all night.
When you were 18 , he cried at your high school graduation.
You thanked him By staying out partying until dawn.
When you were 19 , he paid for your college tuition, drove you to campus Carried your bags.
You thanked him by saying good-bye outside the dorm so You wouldn't be embarrassed in front of your friends.
When you were 25, he helped to pay for your wedding, and he cried and told You how deeply he loved you.
You thanked him by moving halfway across the Country.
When you were 50 , he fell ill and needed you to take care of him.
You Thanked him by reading about the burden parents become to their children.
And then, one day , he quietly died.
And everything you never did came Crashing down like thunder on YOUR HEART.
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GOD'S GIFT
I asked for strength
And God gave me difficulties to make me strong
I asked for prosperity
And God gave me brawn and brain to work
I asked for courage
And God gave me dangers to overcome
I asked for love
And god gave me troubled people to help
I asked for favors
And God gave me opportunities
I received nothing I wanted
And everything I needed
My prayers have been answered
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And God gave me difficulties to make me strong
I asked for prosperity
And God gave me brawn and brain to work
I asked for courage
And God gave me dangers to overcome
I asked for love
And god gave me troubled people to help
I asked for favors
And God gave me opportunities
I received nothing I wanted
And everything I needed
My prayers have been answered
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ONE
One SONG can spark a moment
One FLOWER can wake the dream
One TREE can start a forest
One BIRD can herald spring
One SMILE begins a friendship
One HANDCLASP lifts a soul
One STAR can guide a ship at sea
One WORD can frame a goal
One VOTE can change a nation
One SUNBEAM lights a room
One CANDLE wipes out darkness
One LAUGH will conquer gloom
One STEP must start each journey
One WORD must start a prayer
One HOPE will raise our spirits
One TOUCH can show you care
One VOICE can speak with wisdom
One HEART can know what is true
One LIFE can make a difference
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