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Be A Guest Blogger on Thoughts On Quotes 2008-02-07 10:55:00 Are you a quotes enthusiast? What about a leadership or personal development guru? If so, and you'd be interested in writing a post to share, then I'd like to hear from you! You can be a guest blogger on Thoughts On Quotes
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Fixing Imperfections Does Not Make You Perfect 2008-02-06 11:24:00 "No man is entirely free from weakness and imperfection in this life." -John Adams, Founding Father and former President of the United States, John Adams books//Everyone has flaws, weaknesses and tiny imperfections in their character. Even though many religions teach that humans were created in the image of the Almighty, it is universally accepted that none of us are perfect like Him (or Her, depending on your persuasion). Even if you're an agnostic, you understand the concept that no one is without flaws. So, how much time should you spend fixing your imperfections? Adams claims that, no matter what you do, you will never be perfect, so is it a goal worth pursuing? Absolutely not! Too many people spend too much time trying to overcome weaknesses, rather than accentuating strengths. If you Read more:Perfect
The Want to Win 2008-02-04 10:37:00 "Winning isn't everything, but wanting it is." -Arnold Palmer, Legendary American Golfer, Arnold Palmer books//Everyone I know wants to be a winner at something. Some want to be known for winning at work, others for winning at home. Some want to be champion athletes, others award-winning writers. Some want to be successful entrepreneurs, others well-known community members. People want to win because it makes them feel significant. The problem is that most people are too focused on the 'winning' and not the 'wanting,' to which Palmer alludes. In reality, winning is a nice bonus and tremendous boost to our self-esteem, but it's like eating candy - it tastes good for the moment, but you're hungry again in an hour. The desire to win, or wanting to pursue victory, is a character trait that mot
Fame is Overrated, Celebrate a Normal Life 2008-02-02 09:41:00 "I do not like the man who squanders life for fame; give me the man who living makes a name." -Emily Dickinson, 19th Century American Poet, Emily Dickinson books//Society is addicted to fame, scandal, gossip and greed. The media loves to pander to the stupidity of young pop idols, and reality television has made otherwise normal people engage in activities they would never do in real life, just for our entertainment. If fame is equivalent to the "good life," then why do so many famous people take it for granted? Maybe, fame is just a little overrated - don't you think!?! Even in the 19th Century, as Dickinson alludes, famous people squandered everything good in their lives in order to perpetuate legacies. Why can't we celebrate normalcy? Is it really that boring? If it is, then why Read more:Celebrate
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Carnival of Quotes - Feb 2008 Issue 2008-01-31 10:09:00 Welcome to the February 1, 2008 edition of Carnival
of Quotes
.Justin Duval presents Even Money posted at The Dark Grin, saying, "Give a man a fish and he will be fed for a day, teach him to fish and he will be fed for a lifetime."isabella mori presents the interpretation of dreams posted at change therapy, saying, "this post talks about the introductory words to one of the most groundbreaking books in the last 150 years, sigmund freud's "the interpretation of dreams"." Madeleine Begun Kane presents Ode To John "You Little Jerk?" McCain posted at Mad Kane's Political Madness. Sarah presents SARAHSPY: Quote collection posted at SARAHSPY.Mission Rock Star presents Arnold Schwarzenegger?s Take On Modesty posted at Mission: Rock Star.:: Suzanne :: presents Rotating Quote Widget posted at :: adv
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Opportunity is Earned not Owed 2008-01-28 10:06:00 "Nobody owes anybody a living, but everybody is entitled to a chance." -Jack Dempsey, Former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Jack Dempsey books//People don't respond well to others that make them feel as if they are owed something in life. As Dempsey says, "nobody owes anybody a living." Opportunities in life are earned not owed; however, as Dempsey goes on to say, it is important that people get a chance to succeed. The good things that you've achieved in your life were probably made possible by another person (or other people) who were willing to take a chance on you. Whether you deserved it or not, they gave you an opportunity, and it was up to you to take advantage of it. These chances are given out more often than one might think, and they are not because a person was owed som Read more:Opportunity
Who Helps You Get Out of a Hole 2008-01-25 19:40:00 "Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up." -Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Activist and Minister, Jesse Jackson books//Servant leaders are always looking for ways to help people up in life. Leadership is not always about blazing the trails, clearing the paths or riding first into battle. Instead, it is more often about helping people leverage their strengths and encouraging them to get up when they stumble or fall. Servant leaders understand that their success happens through the success of others, so it is counterproductive for them to "look down on" followers or focus on their weaknesses, as Jackson suggests. These types of leaders are sometimes viewed as reliable friends or trusted mentors, as opposed to commanding generals or iconic figureheads. They are leaders nonetheles
What Did You Learn Today? 2008-03-13 10:45:00 "Tomorrow is the most important thing in life...it hopes we've learned something from yesterday." -John Wayne, Academy-Award Winning American Actor,John Wayne books and DVDs//Learning is one of the keys to achieving success in life. We learn from the past; we learn from books; we learn from people; and, we learn most things through experience and making mistakes.History teaches us that although the players may change, most problems or challenges we face in relationships or society are the same from generation to generation. As such, we can learn from the past and apply it to the future to improve ourselves, our experiences and our world.Books inform and entertain us, and whether you are reading a paperback or eBook, the act of reading helps to stimulate and program your mind. We improve ou Read more:Today
Dancing Skeletons 2008-03-12 15:36:00 "If you cannot get rid of the family skeleton, you may as well make it dance." -George Bernard Shaw, Renowned Irish Author, George Bernard Shaw books//This is a guest post by Bill Tamminga founder of GoalRevolution, a company that provides tools to encourage and motivate people to get what they want in every area of their lives.There's no getting around it - everybody makes mistakes. And the more well-known we are, the more attention those mistakes receive. Lurking everywhere are critics who will gladly tear us down and diminish the good we've done.The worst hours are the ones immediately following an exposed failure, but life always gets better as time heals things and we return to some level of sanity. Ultimately, we want to turn those negative experiences into positive ones.Here are a f Read more:Dancing
Pursue Your Dreams with Courage 2008-03-16 11:12:00 "All our dreams can come true - if we have the courage to pursue them." -Walt Disney, American Entrepreneur and Entertainment Mogul, Walt Disney books//Everyone has dreams. Some dream of finding a perfect mate and building a storybook family. Some dream of becoming rich. Some of being the first in their family to go to college. Some of getting out of a small town. Some of becoming a star athlete, actor or model.We all have dreams yet few of us actually do what it takes to make them come true. Walt Disney had a dream to create a place that would be "a source of joy and inspiration to all the world," and he had the courage to go out and actually build Disneyland in 1955. Do you think he believed that he would achieve such greatness at the time? Probably not, but he did dream big and act upon Read more:Dreams
Regularity is Only Good for Bowel Movements 2008-03-17 23:01:00 "We must overcome the notion that we must be regular. It robs you of the chance to be extraordinary and leads you to the mediocre." -Uta Hagen, Famous 20th Century Acting Teacher, Uta Hagen books and DVDs//Regular is boring. How many people do you know who strive to be 'regular' guys or gals? What would you think if I introduced myself to you like this: "Hi, my name is Jeremy, and I'm just a regular guy." I'm sure you would be polite, shake my hand and, then, forget my name the second I walk away.Each of us has the chance to be extraordinary, as Hagen puts it; however, we must overcome the acceptance of mediocrity in our own lives.Whenever I hear someone say, "I'm just a regular [whatever]." It grates my nerves because it smacks of false modesty. If the expression is genuine, then it's als Read more:Movements
What is Thoughts On Quotes About? 2008-03-19 23:20:00 Thoughts On Quotes
shares creative thoughts about famous quotes. It is a leadership and personal growth and development site that is inspired by quotes from the past and present. It is also the blog currently connected to AmericanHistoryQuotes.com.The site is authored by Jeremy Neal Biser, and it was started in July 2007. Jeremy has always been inspired by quotes, as well as history and biographies. The Thoughts On Quotes blog began as a precursor to the development of AmericanHistoryQuotes.com, which is a site filled with quotes, reflections and speeches from throughout American history. Development is currently in progress for another site called WorldHistoryQuotes.com, which is anticipated to launch in 2008.In addition to his love for history and quotes, Jeremy is passionate about leade
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shares creative thoughts about famous quotes. It is a leadership and personal growth and development site that is inspired by quotes from the past and present. It is the blog currently connected to AmericanHistoryQuotes.com.For General Inquiries, please contact me via e-mail at jnbammer@aol.com.You can also add me as a friend or link to my profiles at the following sites:MyBlogLog - jeremynealZimbio - jnbammerBlogcatalog - jnbammerLinkedIn - jeremybiserFriendFeed - jnbammer (display Jeremy Neal)StumbleUpon - jnbammerMixx - jnbammerDigg - jnbammerredditt - jnbammerPropeller - jnbammerdel.icio.us - jnbammerTechnorati - jnbammercre8Buzz - jnbammerTo submit an entry for the Carnival of Quotes, click here.To be a guest blogger and share your thoughts about a famous quote, s
5 Steps to Clearly Articulate Your Goals in Life 2008-03-19 12:02:00 "The tragedy of life doesn't lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies in having no goals to reach." -Benjamin E. Mays, African-American Minister, Social Activist and former President of Morehouse College, Benjamin E. Mays books//What are your goals? Do you know what you're trying to achieve? Many people are unsure about what it is that they want to get out of life. They wake up each day, go to work, come home, go to bed, and repeat the same actions over and over again. This circular behavior is what often leads to stagnation, frustration and/or discontent.If you want your life to be about something more than a routine, then you need to establish goals, and clearly articulating them is the first step toward achievement.Here are 5 Steps to Help You Clearly Articulate Your Goals
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The Seductiveness of Power 2008-03-20 21:03:00 "Power always thinks it has a great soul and vast views beyond the comprehension of the weak; and that it is doing God's service when it is violating all of his laws." -John Quincy Adams, Sixth President of the United States, John Quincy Adams books//Power is a drug. It's like a prescription drug that has legitimate medicinal value but also extremely hazardous side effects. Upon first receiving it, this drug creates a sense of euphoria and invulnerability, like no other high you've ever experienced. It seduces you into believing that you can do anything. It makes you feel that everything is within your control.The most common form of power prescribed is Personal Power, which is supposed to have only positive effects on your life and that of others. When taken twice daily, you'll find that
Pride in Ownership - I Like It Because It's Mine 2008-03-24 23:04:00 "Some people, and it doesn't matter whether they are paupers or millionaires, think that anything they have is the best in the world just because it is theirs." -Ogden Nash, 20th Century American Poet, Ogden Nash books//People take pride in things that they work hard to attain. For some, it is a dream to buy a house or a new car, rather than rent or drive a used vehicle. For others, it is enough just to be able to buy new clothes or a few favorite books. Either way, if you can say that something is yours, there is a sense of pride in ownership over that object.Does pride in ownership only apply to material things though? Or, does it extend into more personal areas of your life?I take pride in many personal things, such as being an honest man, a good husband and father, and an engaged c Read more:Pride
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I Shoulda-Woulda-Coulda Done You Better 2008-03-23 16:56:00 "The bitterest tears shed over graves are for words left unsaid and deeds left undone." -Harriet Beecher Stowe, 19th Century American Author, Harriet Beecher Stowe books//Death brings about reflection. It causes you to think about your value as a friend or family member, as well as the value you place on others. It makes you think about all the things that you should have said to, or done for, the person you lost. Did you tell him that you loved him? Did you show her that you cared? Feelings of guilt and remorse are common because the answer to those questions is often, "No."It's normal to be sad, but why is it normal to only think about the things you 'shoulda-woulda-coulda' done differently? You can't go back and change things now, although you should try to forgive yourself as the
The Opposite of Insanity - 3 Steps to Create a Positive Development Plan 2008-03-26 14:25:00 "The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." -Albert Einstein, German Theoretical Physicist, Albert Einstein books//How many insane people do you know? If you're life is like mine, you probably run into people who just don't get it quite often. They complain about problems and frustrations, but they never change their behavior. Instead, they continue to do the same things over and over again, as Einstein says, and expect things to magically get better.The opposite of insanity is doing the right things over and over again and producing superior results.People who consistently achieve great results understand that they get there by leveraging their strengths and repeating positive behaviors more often. They don't spend a lot of Read more:Positive
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Investing in Your Soul - 3 Tips to Nourish Your Inner Self 2008-03-29 12:56:00 "Invest in the human soul. Who knows, it might be a diamond in the rough." -Mary McLeod Bethune, American Educator and Founder of Bethune-Cookman College, Mary McLeod Bethune books//People spend a lot of time working on developing strengths, correcting weaknesses and learning new skills. While all of these things are valuable and necessary to improve performance, it's important not to forget about nourishing and investing in your soul.The human brain is an amazing instrument, and it can be programmed to achieve with or without emotion. Personally, I think it's harder for good behaviors to stick without an emotion attached to them. I see it often, though, where people do good things and don't feel a sense of joy in accomplishment. What good is it to be a stellar performer who never enj Read more:Investing
Increase Productivity - Do Things You Already Know Better 2008-03-27 10:59:00 "It's what you learn after you know it all that counts." -Harry S. Truman, Thirty-third President of the United States, Harry S. Truman books//Learning new things is exciting, but it may not be the best way to increase your productivity. Why? Because it takes a lot of effort to learn something new. Your brain has to create all new files, folders and storage locations, and you have to train yourself how to recall the new information when needed. It expands your toolbox, which may be necessary and useful; however, if you haven't mastered how to use the tools already in the box, then does it really help you to throw in some more?This 'jack-of-all-trades' approach to personal or professional development happens all of the time. You go to training seminars, development workshops and get an Read more:Productivity
Thoughts On Alltop 2008-03-31 20:01:00 Alltop.com is the latest venture by Truemors founder and former Apple Chief Evangelist Guy Kawasaki. The new site, according to Guy, is an online magazine rack, in which there are categories ranging from work to people to geekery. Within each section there are popular blogs and websites and a display of their five most recent posts.Thoughts On Quotes was selected as one of the top sites to be included in the Career.Alltop.com section of the site! This section includes popular recruiting, management, personal growth and leadership development sites. It's an honor to be included in such great company.Alltop is a site that saves you time by displaying hundreds of headlines all in one place. Then, when you hover over the links, it displays the first paragraph of the post or article. You
The Wonderful Imprudence of Youth 2008-03-31 11:40:00 "The young do not know enough to be prudent, and so they attempt the impossible, and achieve it, generation after generation." -Pearl S. Buck, 20th Century American Writer, Pearl S. Buck books//Great discoveries are often made by those who have nothing to lose. As we get older in life, though, and accumulate both experience and wealth, we tend to become more conservative and take less risks. The problem is that this conservatism stifles creativity and ingenuity, and the focus of our life shifts away from innovation and toward preservation.Thank goodness for the imprudence of youth! Young people think in terms of what they have to gain, and so, they explore, travel, discover and experiment. Some of the most amazing inventions, particularly within the realm of technology, have been made b Read more:Wonderful
Carnival of Quotes, April 2008 Issue 2008-03-30 11:12:00 Welcome to the April
1, 2008 edition of Carnival
of Quotes
.Carnival of Quotes is a blog carnival consisting of unique and interesting posts by authors from around the world who are inspired by famous quotes from the past or present. The post topics range from relationships to health and politics to favorite quotes. Enjoy!Emma presents Sink or Swim posted at The Life and Times of Emma.Tony Clements presents here is new york: the subway, pt. 1 posted at tuesdays, saying, "a lovely quote from e.b. white. and a brief little video to accompany it."Leslie Carbone presents Michelle Obama: Proud at Last posted at Leslie Carbone, saying, "For the first time in her adult life? Michelle Obama was born in 1964."Mary Kate presents “The Lanyard”- A mother’s response « Baby, Toddler and Beyond
The Positive Effects of Praise 2008-04-03 10:53:00 "Leadership consists of nothing but taking responsibility for everything that goes wrong and giving your subordinates credit for everything that goes well." -Dwight D. Eisenhower, Former General and 34th President of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower books//Great leaders understand the importance of sharing credit with subordinates. The problem with giving all of the credit to others, though, is that it comes across as disingenuous. Leaders create the environment for success to occur, so they deserve recognition for what they do.Leaders must stand alone, though, in taking responsibility for things that goes wrong. By doing so, the leader earns respect from both superiors and subordinates. This respect is squandered, however, if the leader does not act quickly to course correct and Read more:Positive
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Dig and Be Dug 2008-04-02 15:48:00 "My motto, as I live and learn, is: Dig and Be Dug In Return." -Langston Huges, 20th Century American Poet, Novelist and Columnist, Langston Hughes books//Yeah, man! Hughes' motto has a jazzy, uplifting feel to it, and it makes me want to snap my fingers, add a little swagger to my walk and give somebody a high five. It ignites images and thoughts of peace, love, and hair grease, and all things cool about the 1950s in America.The best thing about his motto, though, is that it recognizes the power of focusing on someone other than yourself. Hughes also says, "as I live and learn," implying that experience has taught him that praise and friendship are more likely to be reciprocated when you extend it to others first.If the only person you really "dig" is yourself, then you shouldn't be sur
Thoughts on Thoughts - March Top 5 2008-04-01 14:31:00 Thoughts On Quotes had a great March
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Positional Power and the Changing Role of Leaders 2008-04-05 19:08:00 "In the past a leader was a boss. Today’s leaders must be partners with their people.. they no longer can lead solely based on positional power." -Ken Blanchard, American Author and Management Expert, Ken Blanchard books and media//The traditional role of a manager is that of being the boss. He is given authority by virtue of title, rank or tenure within an organization. He is responsible for ensuring that the work gets done, according to established means or standard operating procedures. He is the man-in-charge, and what he says goes. Why? Because he said so.Sound familiar? If you work in established fields that embrace hierarchical management structures and regimented work environments, then it probably does. On the other hand, if you work for a start-up company with few experi Read more:Positional
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Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself 2008-04-07 10:32:00 "Get mad, then get over it." -Colin Powell, Former U.S. Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Colin Powell books//Anger is a destructive thing. It takes hold of you and causes you to do things you may regret later. I'm not sure where it originated, but a former coworker liked to say, "You better check yourself before you wreck yourself, man." It's a witty quip, but it also contains a serious truth.Keeping your anger in check is important for many reasons: reputation, relationships, productivity, discernment and personal happiness are at the top of the list for me.Your reputation is directly linked to your behavior. The perception others have of you is based on what they see you do, regardless of circumstance. When you're angry, you tend to act in an irrational Read more:Check
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Are You Preaching to the Choir? 2008-04-09 10:42:00 "I don't want yes-men around me. I want everyone to tell me the truth, even if it costs them their job." -Samuel Goldwyn, famed Hollywood producer and studio founder, Samuel Goldwyn booksOne of the greatest benefits of blogging is the interactive nature of it. You write a post; people read it; and, with any luck, they are inspired to leave a comment. The ability of readers to have a voice and participate creates a dialogue that helps facilitate learning. Some comments support the author's point of view, while others disagree. As a blog publisher, I feel it is important to post all comments whether they agree with me or not.When I was a District Manager at Starbucks, I had a mentor who regularly evaluated my hiring decisions. He believed strongly in diversity of thought and leadership s Read more:Choir
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