Edition 309 Monday 23/11/2015
Hi,there are times recently when I wonder if I am seriously
losing it?Whilst I would be the first to outwardly assure you this is not the
case I do have moments when I inwardly question this……
Like the two instances in the last week where I have left my
coffee and my business satchell on the roof and bonnet of my car on separate
occasions and driven off oblivious in both cases!Coffee spread from one
windscreen to the other and an unceremonious attempt to capture documents and
business cards blowing on the road and pavement were the rather humorous
sequels to both eventsJ.
More likely this was lifes way of saying “slow down you move
too fast.”…..hmmmm
Fletcher
reckons; Its a bit rich expecting him to behave for the next five
weeks to ensure Santa doesn’t bypass 48….crikey wasn’t Santa ever young
once?....surely there is room to negotiate?
I had been umming and ahhhing (procrastinating) about
organising an anniversary event and decided to bite the bullet and ‘just do it’
anyway.As with most things we tend to procrastinate about the event was a huge
success well received by all who attended.I could have easily decided to let it
slip by and had the important milestone lost forever but was glad I made the
effort not to.I guess my message is that if you think it is worthwhile then it
probably is………so ‘JUST DO IT’.
I hope you are enjoying life with
people close to you who matter……….…….Cheers Jonesey!!!
Harry and the Hendersons reckon bones(with meat) should be
left out for Santas helpers!!
“There is no elevator to success,you
will have to take the stairs.” Zig Ziglar
I heard an interesting presentation recently about ‘the
secret to success’.
The presenter who is an experienced english language program
Director shared his experience of adult students looking for quick tips to
achieve success in english exams.
Whilst the tips he was able to share with them were certainly
useful he went to great lengths to assure them they were no guarantee of
success.
This thirst for ‘quick tips’ and obsession with secret
formulae for success is not limited to academia.
A ‘quick’ visit to Dr Google reveals literally millions of
‘tips or secrets to success’ from would be short cut experts encouraged by the
demand for instant wins.
Our presenter goes on to link his students seemingly innocent
and normal request for exam tips to an underlying demand for ‘quick fix’ to
life solutions world wide!
Seems there are generations out there looking for the magic
receipe to better relationships, careers,business opportunities, fame and
fabulous fortunes.
In a clever twist our presenter is able to remind his
audience there is more to success and they would be well advised to ask
themselves three key questions;
- Where am I now(point A) and where do I want to be (point B)?
- What is my plan to get from A to B?
- How do I stay motivated to achieve my plan?
The irony is that whilst success in an english language exam
is important it isnt as important as how you achieved it!
If you planned and worked hard then you would not only pass
your exam but you will have also developed habits that would position you
positively for a successful life.
If you used short cuts and you happened to pass then you will
not have done yourself any favours for the challenges and opportunities that
lie ahead in life.
So in a powerful conclusion our presenter draws the audience
close and whispers softly…..so my friends I am absolutely certain…………….
“The secret to success
is…..there is no secret to success.” Elbert
Hubbard
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