december 27, 2013

1. That a week of focused networking is plain old fun.

2. Good gear makes a difference.

3. Have more than you show, speak less than you know. 

4. Consistent reflection is necessary tool for self improvement.

5. John Pierpont "J.P." Morgan (the person) bailed out the U.S. Government with a personal check in 1907.

6.  Old traditions can transform to new ones and be equally as special. 

7. Jason Mraz "I won't give up on you"  gets me every time.  Such a sweet song.

8. When you are passionate about something you are working on, others want to see you succeed.  I think we are all inspired by true hard work and passion, despite the subject matter.  I know I am. 

9. There are many paths to the top of the mountain, but the view once you get there is always the same.
- Chinese Proverb

10. Ready to start this next chapter with renewed energy and positive intention.

december 11, 2013

1. Collect moments not things.

2. It is important to ask for help when you need it.  Your friends & support crew cannot read your mind to know when to offer.

3. The only bad workout is the one that didn't happen.

4. To always be proud of where you come from.

5. "The only commodity you can not get more of is time." - Mark Cuban (via my sister)

6. If you oil your shovel, it will last a life time. Take good care of your things and they will be there when you need them.

7. When I'm excited about something, I like to get others excited about it too.  

8. There is no end to things that can be learned.

9. "When it comes to getting a job, starting a business, finding someone to marry, or just about anything else, all it takes is one person to change your life for the better. People may be saying no all around you. But as long as one person says yes, you’re on your way." - Jenna Gourdreau

10.

december 1, 2013

1. Sometimes, I know with certainty that things happen for a reason.

2. Watching an act of true friendship sparked a re-commitment to my own friendships and the need to lean & be leaned on throughout the seasons of life.  

3. To demonstrate structured thinking. 

4. If you want to be good at something, you have to give it a go and get the first round under your belt.  It's only then that you have something to improve upon.

5. Saying "yes" to invitations as often as you can leads to many unplanned adventures.

6. When you stop chasing the wrong things you give the right things a chance to catch you.

7. Dishes can be done in record time if every single person at the table joins the cleanup team.

8. I realized that I have the big, crazy, loving family that I always wanted.  

Nothing better than the togetherness that comes via controlled chaos in a house full of love. 

9. It is important to always have some things on the calendar to look forward to

near-, medium-, and longer-term.

10. That I'm a bit more serious than I'd like to be. 

A healthy dose of one-liners from my Papa had me dishing it right back - early & often ;)