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Quote of the Week - May 26, 2014

5/27/2014

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"Running from your problems is just adding another one to the list." - Tim Fargo

I've become focused on paying attention a little bit more as I get older.  I try to pay attention to my wife and my kids more, still got to work on the listening part of things but I really am working at improving in this area.  One thing I'm paying attention to for sure are a few leaders and the information they put out.  One of them is Tim Fargo.  Tim sends out very thought provoking things that really tie into life and to making a difference with people too.

So when I saw this post from him with this quote, I had to use it.   I used it with my quote of the week for my students too.  I put it with this picture since it seems so many people put their problems out there in the social media world to be seen by everyone.  Like Tim says, maybe facing them and seeing what can be done about them, rather than posting them, might turn out to be some helpful advice.

One of our good friends (my wife and I) she has stated once again that she is taking the summer off from being on Facebook.  She has mentioned the drama, the negative postings, etc. that gets her a little upset and tired of seeing them all the time.  I totally agree with her and can totally see her point of view. 

Not only do I put my quotes of the week out for my students and others, but I do it for myself too.  Usually it is something that connects with me, some lesson that I need to still learn or at least be reminded about.  This one is no exception.  I just had a quick discussion yesterday with my son about things like this.  I envy him since he usually sets out to do things he wants to do without letting problems get in the way.  I am still working on this.  But Tim is right - not facing them, especially the big problems, it is indeed adding another problem to the list of problems to take care of.  Taking care of problems when they are small is a lot better than waiting until they have become bigger.  I got plenty and yes I think it's a good time to not add any more to my list that I have to deal with. What about you?  Any thoughts or ideas as to how you handle taking care of your problems?  How do you face them?  Do you post it out there for all to see?  As always, looking for thought, ideas and discussions.

You can find Tim Fargo on Twitter:  @alphabetsuccess

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Quote of the Week - May 19, 2014

5/19/2014

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"Watch your thoughts; they become words.
Watch your words; they become actions.
Watch your actions; they become habits.
Watch your habits; they become character.
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny."


 ~ Author Unknown
 
As our seniors finish up their year this week, I saw this quote and it fit perfectly.  it's obvious a great quote for them as the graduate soon and get on with their adult lives, but it's also a great reminder for the rest of us that have already graduated along with those that have not finished up school.   In fact, this quote has come up a couple of times in our Principles of Leadership class this term.  We have heard it from a couple of our guest speakers in the past few weeks.

This should get us thinking along with reminding us that the sooner we start working on these items in our life, the more of a difference we can make not only with our own life but in the lives of others too.  It gives us something to focus on everyday.  As we get older, the thoughts of not only our destiny come more into our minds, but also that of our legacy.  What will we be leaving behind once we are gone?  What were we really all about?  

This also gets me thinking and I hope it does for you too, that we can go after anything we want in life if we just take these ideas to heart.  It's very difficult to watch and control our thinking - but it's worth it.  The 6 inches between our ears should be the most guarded area in the world to us, but usually it's not.  We need to keep in mind what enters our mind.  (funny, but true).  The words we think and then speak, they are very powerful.  They can be uplifting for ourselves and others; but they can also cause pain too if we are not careful.

The actions that follow our words are something too that we must keep an eye on.  I know I've been trying very hard on this one, not always successful, but always trying to improve my actions following my words.  The battle that I think we are all on, I know this is very true for me, is dealing with our habits.  Habits are things that we need to constantly look at and work on.  They do  become what we are all about and since habits are tough to break, I think we need to focus on making those habits good ones since they do become our character and who we are.  This leads obviously to our destiny.  In other words what we spend our short time here on earth doing, being, thinking, and showing others - does become our destiny.  

So as our seniors graduate this spring, they will probably find out soon enough that this is something that will take the rest of their lives to work on.  Along with the fact that "school" is usually never over as life is the biggest school of all. We constantly learn, fail, get up, fix things, get better hopefully, and keep going.  The key is to remember this quote often so that it can continue to be something we work on every day.  What would be your message to yourself, your fellow graduates, or maybe it's the advice that we could give to graduates in general?  What would it be?
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Quote of the Week - May 12, 2014

5/12/2014

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"The results you achieve will be in direct proportion to the effort you apply." - Denis Waitley

Effort sure doesn't go wasted - especially when it's the right effort going towards something meaningful in our lives.  This quote got me thinking with our seniors finishing up their high school career soon along with the fact that this fits for anyone in life regardless of their age.

This quote does cover a lot - the effort needed to cook a good meal, the effort our jobs take to do them well, and of course relationships too all things in life take effort and the more important or valuable those things are, it seems the more effort it takes.  Always remember anything worthwhile, usually is hard.

This is just another reason in a long list of things, on why it's so important to find those things that you have passion for in life.  It is so much easier to work hard on those things compared to things you don't like.

What are you putting your efforts into? The effort you put into things in life are directly tied into the results you get.  Our seniors will be much better off learning this lesson now compared to later life.  Any thoughts about this for them and for the rest of us too?

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Quote of the Week - May 5, 2014

5/5/2014

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"Remember no one can make you feel inferior without your consent." - Eleanor Roosevelt

This one has come into play with a few guest speakers & presentations lately.  It's one of those things especially to pay attention to about others.  As we get older, the critics seem to come out of everywhere to knock us out of going after our dreams and goals.  But maybe there is another view to take at this quote.

The other side to this is that we also have to not give ourselves permission in making ourselves feel bad.  We are our own worse enemy so many times throughout our lives.  That self-talk comes to mind.  It's something that we need to constantly be aware of and actively working hard to deal with.  If we consciously look at what is going into our heads along with catch ourselves when we start going negative on ourselves; just watch the changes that can happen in our lives.  Another cool thing will happen - others will notice too.  Some will embrace and cheer you on. Others will wonder what happened to you.  They will say that you have changed and where is the "old" you hiding at??  When that happens.. you know you are doing a great thing.  When others notice and wonder why you are different than you used to be.... that is a very good thing.

So who can you work on to not let them get inside your head?  It's all about having some confidence, faith and enthusiasm for having a very positive life.  This also included watching how you think too.  Keep it positive.  Find good things to focus on and find good things to put into your mind.  Books, Audios, Podcasts, etc.  Let me know what tips you have for doing this - I can use some new ideas.
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Great Story - A Difference Maker

5/4/2014

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My principal, Dr. Joe DiPonio, Brother Rice High School grad - came in to talk to my Leadership classes last week. He brought with him a card that Mr. Popson - a teacher, athletic director at Brother Rice - gave to him when he graduated. That card had a poem about "Your thoughts will determine your destiny..." He told stories of how Mr. Popson changed his life with the lessons he taught him. Dr. D reads that card almost everyday - the lessons keep coming for him. BIG CONNECTION!! I went to Catholic Central High School - arch rivals of Brother Rice - one of my good friends growing up in high school and college was Mr. Popson's son, Matthew Popson we worked at K-Mart together back in the day. The times I went to Matt's house - his dad was everything Dr. Joe said - he was a great man that affected so many lives. He had this positive force around him-caring for others, a life full of character and integrity. 

Here is Dr. D and I after his speech with the card that he carries with him everyday. I posed this question to my students... who is a Mr. Popson for you? Make sure you thank them... and do it soon. Then - even more important I think. ... throughout your lifetime, who can you be a Mr. Popson for out there. Look to be a difference maker out there for others. What you do for others can last a lifetime.

Here is a great response that I got from my friend Matt Popson:

"Thanks John Daly for your great story and tribute to my father. Also thank you Dr. D for sharing your personal experience with what my father meant to you and his influence on your life. My family was fortunate to have such an amazing father, teacher,coach and true Christian in our everyday lives...we shared him proudly with all who knew him because he was all these things to every person who was fortunate to get to know my father...he's one in a million and thank God I got to call him my Dad!!! Everyone who knows my father has a story of some kind and in some way touched all of our lives and thank you for making us all what we are today...thanks again Dad and I love and miss you!!! Thank you John for keeping his spirit alive in another generation of students!!!"

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