“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” – L. M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables
Annie and Meaghan have enjoyed the Anne of Green Gables series and this quote suits them well.
Fall is a favorite season of many in Illinois.
The season where temperatures are more moderate, leaves change color and the harvest comes in.
God sure did create a wonderful world for us to enjoy.
Make it a great day.
Jake
There is nothing permanent except change. – Heraclitus
“You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” and “people don’t change” – two classics that just aren’t true.
Change is constant – there is a lot of change happening all the time.
This quote is also a partial truth – some things don’t change.
Honesty is better than lying.
Love is better than hate.
God is and always will be.
Our lives depend on ability to strike these balances – to be in both mindsets at the same time. To be on a solid foundation and flexible with the wind. To be sure of our core values and open to new experiences.
The trick is in knowing the difference.
History is full of examples – both positive and negative – we need only look and the answers will present themselves.
Make it a great day.
Jake
The human race has one really effective weapon, and that is laughter. – Mark Twain
This quote reminded me of this video that went around a few years back – https://youtu.be/ydAyvvDQrgY
Hard not to smile and laugh watching this.
Laughter and joy are contagious.
What can you do today to spread both?
Make it a great day.
Jake
Quality is everyone’s responsibility. – W. Edwards Deming
I would “and it’s worth it”.
It’s worth it for our own good.
It’s worth it because of our teammates.
It’s worth it because of our customers.
It’s worth it because of our spouses.
It’s worth it because of our kids.
It’s worth it because of our God.
Make it a great day.
Jake
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Oliver and his buddies in Scouts were all singing this last night so it’s stuck in my head.
It reminded me to be excited about Friday and the coming weekend.
Get excited.
Do something fun this weekend.
Make it a great day.
Jak
Reminder for the day…
A week of neglect could cost you a year of repair. – Jim Rohn
Jim Rohn often talks about maintaining the important values in our lives. This short quote is an important reminder of what it could cost you.
A week of neglect of your marriage could cost you a year of repair.
A week of neglect of your integrity could cost you a year of repair.
A week of neglect of your attitude could cost you a year of repair.
The week equals one year part isn’t important. Five minutes of neglect could ruin a marriage.
This is why knowing your priorities and sticking to them is so important.
Imagine having a really nice car but a marriage that is falling apart.
Imagine being super fit but having no friends.
Imagine having millions of dollars but a poor attitude (not going to have any fun with that money).
Don’t neglect that which is most important to you.
Make it a great day.
Jake
The gain is not the having of children; it is the discovery of love and how to be loving. – Polly Berrien Berends
What if love was the whole point?
Not procreation or evolution or doing all the chores so the parents don’t have to (it’s been great to pull that line on the kids).
The point is to learn to love and be in love so that we can be closer to the natural state of our souls when they were designed by God.
This is probably too philosophical and too deep for me and the daily attitude email.
Maybe it’s not the whole point – but it sure seems to be one of the main ones.
Make it a great day.
Jake
I try not to think too hard, take a deep breath and jump. I’ve failed enough in life and work that I no longer have rigid attachments around outcomes. The things that don’t work out were never meant to happen.
—Amanda Chantal Bacon, founder, Moon Juice
This quote from the article below paints a great picture of faith.
Faith that it will all work out in the end.
Faith that even though it doesn’t work out my way, it still worked out.
I especially liked her idea of “no longer having rigid attachments around outcomes”.
Focusing in on the journey instead of holding on to some preconceived notion of what the outcome should be is a great step towards less stress and more happiness.
Where could you use a little more faith?
Where should you let go of your rigid attachments to outcomes?
Make it a great day.
Jake
If you want to read a couple more good quotes on being fearless, here is the entire article:
http://www.success.com/article/top-of-mind-4-bold-habits-to-make-you-fearless
Daily attitude email from years past….gotta love Kid President.
It’s interesting to think about the majority of this list….
I’m sorry.
I forgive you.
Thank you.
We get lost in the hustle and bustle of the day, fighting to “get ours” and we forget simple, pleasant interactions and phrases that make a difference.
One of my biggest disappointments is when I let myself get so rushed and hurried that I forget to “chat up” the service people I meet along the way.
When I didn’t even say please or thank you to the waitress, then I know I’ve got to slow down.
Life isn’t about me and my rush.
Life is about my contribution to the lives of those I interact with.
If I’m not even slowing down enough to be nice and pleasant, then I’m getting it wrong.
Slow down a little today. Pick something from the list from Kid President and make sure it gets said today.
Make it a great day.
Jake
PS – 18. Here is a surprise corndog I bought you because you’re my friend.
I’m a believer.
That it will all work out in the end.
That it’s worth it.
That love will win out.
That God’s love is for everyone.
That joy and peace are available to all of us.
That you were made on purpose for a purpose.
Make it a great day.
Jake
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