Yesterday, a great lady, wonderful thinker, and powerful politician passed away. Former British Prime Minister, Baroness Margaret Thatcher passed away from a stroke at the age of 87. She had been in poor health for the past few years but it was still sad to hear of her passing.
In response to a post on Facebook, I made the comment that we all need to have her strength of conviction and character. My comment started me thinking about this great lady and her political life.
Baroness Thatcher, through time, circumstances, and beliefs will forever be associated with President Ronald Reagan. Both are often referred to as polarizing figures. In other words, most people either loved them or hated them. There are likely very few people that have casual feelings forward either one of them.
Maggie is credited with saving Great Britain’s economy. It had become reliant on strongly socialized economic policies and dominated by labor unions, which by their very nature are socialistic organizations. As Prime Minister, Baroness Thatcher promoted and pushed for open markets and capitalistic policies. These polices turned the economy around and saved the British Empire from falling from the edge of economic collapse into total disaster. In doing so, she upset many. Those living on the government dole, those supported by the taxes of others, and those that thought, by action if not actual by intention, that government could lift up the poor by punishing the rich. Many people hated her in spite of the economic prosperity that followed her policies.
I heard the audio clip several times yesterday where she was confronted by a member of Parliament at a time near the end of her service as Prime Minister. He was condemning her because the gap between the wealthy and the poor had widened during her leadership. Showing her character, and her skills as a politician and debater, the Prime Minister responded, “The gentleman would rather the poor be poorer provided that the rich were less rich.” She then went on to note that all economic levels had risen during her time and all were much better off than when she first took office. He is like many politicians who are more concerned about the equality of outcomes as opposed to the equality of opportunity. However, Mrs. Thatcher had the character and convictions to see the benefit that had been seen by all.
Ronald Reagan faced many of the same types of critics here in the United States. Ronnie became President our country at a time it was suffering from the Carter malaise. Our nation was dealing with high unemployment, high interest rates, and a general feeling that the United States had seen the best of its days in the rear view mirror. This man and political twin spirit of Margaret Thatcher began by speaking about the greatness of the United States. He then used his strength of character to begin pushing changes to promote capitalistic policies. He pushed for lower taxes. He pushed for free market policies. He stood for strong conservative values.
And in the process, he made many enemies. He was hated. I was astonished when he passed away to listen to a press that had reviled him suddenly start speaking of him in revered tones. He stood up to the air traffic controllers union that went on an illegal strike and drew the ire of all labor unions. Part of the reason the press disliked him so much was that he had the ability to connect with the common citizen. The press seemed to lose much of their influence during his time in office. He also pointed out the silliness of liberal politicians. I mentioned a favorite quote of Mrs. Thatcher earlier, so here is one of my favorites from the Gipper. “It is not that our liberal friends are ignorant, it’s just that they know so much that isn’t so.” I quote that often and it always irritates liberals beyond control.
Yes, both Prime Minister Thatcher and President Reagan made great strides to save the economies of their respective nations and as a consequence, the economies of the rest of the world, even the ones not as free as ours. But I think the strong show of character by both of them was standing up to the Soviet Union during the Cold War and basically winning the Cold War through that strength.
I could continue with examples but I think that I have set a basis of the strength of character of these two great leaders.
The purpose of this post however, in addition to honoring Margaret Thatcher, is to point out that lack of character that we have in today’s politician. Instead we have politicians who are simply characters.
Our current crop of politicians, from both sides of the so-called aisle, show a definite deficiency when it comes to character. But, many of them are characters. They are playing roles. We have a President that stutters and stammers when he is speaking extemporaneously but is praised for his speaking abilities because he is a master of reading a speech off of a teleprompter. We have a Vice President who is almost considered a cartoon character. He quite literally goes day after day making ridiculously inane and stupid remarks. To quote many others, he is a walking “gaffe machine”. On the Republican side we have so-called national leaders who campaign on principles of solid conservatism but when the time comes to stand up for those principles, they cave in and actually vote against the very principles they were elected to defend.
It is with a heavy heart that I remember and honor the life that was Margaret Thatcher. I feel strongly that with her passing, a breed of person and leader has passed from our world and our lives. Where will the next leaders with character, not who are characters, come from?
Rest in Peace Iron Lady.
Eddy
©2013 Eddy Seegers
Showing posts with label Motivation. Show all posts
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Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Be Coachable
Those of you who think you know everything annoy those of us who actually do!
If you know me or have followed this blog, you know that I love a good quote. I enjoy sharing the wisdom and wit of others, especially those that have long since passed from this world. It is a way to learn a little about the personality, as well as the genius, of thinkers I will never have an opportunity to meet in this world.
The opening quote to today's post was a popular bumper sticker/sign/poster/office joke from about 20 to 25 years ago. Someday, I will do a post of many of my favorite over-the-top "I am the Greatest" sayings and phrases that I have picked up and used over the years. They are all meant in fun and have been used to get a laugh poke fun, especially within my family. This one makes a good point for a Life Lesson that I had to learn and others have shared with me about how they had to learn it as part of their growing process also.
I am a fairly intelligent person and learning has come easily to me throughout most of my life. I was once on the arrogant side when it came to learning in that I thought if I could receive, process, and regurgitate information easily, everyone else should be able to do so also.
Mathematics have always been something of a second nature to me. I can still often do computations in my head without realizing that I have done them. One of the struggles I had in school when I was learning math was that I was expected to "show my work." My thinking was, "why do I have to do this if I can just look at a problem and write down the answer?" As I advanced into high school algebra and geometry, I learned to reverse engineer problems to show my work. I knew what the answer was but I had to work backwards from the answer to get back to the initial problem. I irritated friends because they would ask how I got an answer and my reply was, "because that is what you do to get the right answer."
It wasn't that I was trying to be rude or unhelpful, but usually I did NOT know how or why, just that is what was needed to get the answer. To me simple, but to others, not so much.
So what does all of this have to do with being coachable?
Quite a bit, actually.
I bombed out at my first attempt at college, very much because I was not coachable. Learning had always come so easily that I had terrible study habits and NO ONE was going to tell me what I needed to do or how I needed to study once I got to college. This was not something that I wanted to hear. I thought I could continue to do the same things that I always done when it came to studying and still get by. And for a couple of classes, it worked. For others, it (and I) failed miserably.
Not being coachable worked against me in my professional career also. I have always considered myself a salesman to some degree or another. I also have an entrepreneurial itch. It hit me that Network Marketing would be a perfect situation for me. The only problem was that I thought I was so smart, I didn't needed to be trained or taught anyone else's system because I am so smart I can come up with a better idea than the person that had already created a wonderful business for them self.* Unfortunately for me, many lost sales and failed business attempts later, I finally learned that I am often not as smart as I believed I was.
On my last post ("Zest"), I talked about following our dreams. However, no one should open a business without some sort of business training. I don't need to open an auto repair shop without knowing anything about auto mechanics, or finances, or how to hire quality help. I would need to learn many things to be able to open an auto shop if that was my dream. That is not to say I can't pursue that dream but I would need to learn much. If I decided that I know how to repair a car better than a master mechanic, my business would almost certainly fail.
My encouragement to you is this: have an open mind. Listen to others, especially those that are "experts" or successful in the area you have an interest. Find a mentor. Take their knowledge to heart. Learn. And grow. Then finally, see where it takes you.
Final note: I also learned how to be a college student. When I went back to school, my GPA was 3.96. The only reason I didn't get 4.0 was because an A- was given a slightly lower numeric value than a plain ol' A. (Sad face on Eddy.) I had 3 classes where I earned an A-. I didn't get extra value for an A+ and I had 4 of those. (Sadder face.) I did make all A's while working a 40+ hour a week job and 16 hours of class time a week. Sometimes it pays to be coachable.
Smile!!
© 2009 Eddy Seegers
*One of the reasons that I was un-coachable as a Network Marketer was that I just felt that there was a better way to do it than what I was being taught. My mistake was that I should have allowed myself to be coached, learned to do it the way that many others had done it to be successful and then searched for the better way I felt must be out there somewhere.
Fortunately, when I realized that I needed to let someone coach me, I found the the new system to go with the company that makes products that have meant a lot to me. I am developing my new web page to tell everyone about that system. (The nice thing is that you will never have to cold call, bug friends, or family if you don't want to.) I will let you know when my web page is up. In the mean time, if you want to learn about the products that have had such a profound affect on my life, Click_Here_Now!
If you know me or have followed this blog, you know that I love a good quote. I enjoy sharing the wisdom and wit of others, especially those that have long since passed from this world. It is a way to learn a little about the personality, as well as the genius, of thinkers I will never have an opportunity to meet in this world.
The opening quote to today's post was a popular bumper sticker/sign/poster/office joke from about 20 to 25 years ago. Someday, I will do a post of many of my favorite over-the-top "I am the Greatest" sayings and phrases that I have picked up and used over the years. They are all meant in fun and have been used to get a laugh poke fun, especially within my family. This one makes a good point for a Life Lesson that I had to learn and others have shared with me about how they had to learn it as part of their growing process also.
I am a fairly intelligent person and learning has come easily to me throughout most of my life. I was once on the arrogant side when it came to learning in that I thought if I could receive, process, and regurgitate information easily, everyone else should be able to do so also.
Mathematics have always been something of a second nature to me. I can still often do computations in my head without realizing that I have done them. One of the struggles I had in school when I was learning math was that I was expected to "show my work." My thinking was, "why do I have to do this if I can just look at a problem and write down the answer?" As I advanced into high school algebra and geometry, I learned to reverse engineer problems to show my work. I knew what the answer was but I had to work backwards from the answer to get back to the initial problem. I irritated friends because they would ask how I got an answer and my reply was, "because that is what you do to get the right answer."
It wasn't that I was trying to be rude or unhelpful, but usually I did NOT know how or why, just that is what was needed to get the answer. To me simple, but to others, not so much.
So what does all of this have to do with being coachable?
Quite a bit, actually.
I bombed out at my first attempt at college, very much because I was not coachable. Learning had always come so easily that I had terrible study habits and NO ONE was going to tell me what I needed to do or how I needed to study once I got to college. This was not something that I wanted to hear. I thought I could continue to do the same things that I always done when it came to studying and still get by. And for a couple of classes, it worked. For others, it (and I) failed miserably.
Not being coachable worked against me in my professional career also. I have always considered myself a salesman to some degree or another. I also have an entrepreneurial itch. It hit me that Network Marketing would be a perfect situation for me. The only problem was that I thought I was so smart, I didn't needed to be trained or taught anyone else's system because I am so smart I can come up with a better idea than the person that had already created a wonderful business for them self.* Unfortunately for me, many lost sales and failed business attempts later, I finally learned that I am often not as smart as I believed I was.
On my last post ("Zest"), I talked about following our dreams. However, no one should open a business without some sort of business training. I don't need to open an auto repair shop without knowing anything about auto mechanics, or finances, or how to hire quality help. I would need to learn many things to be able to open an auto shop if that was my dream. That is not to say I can't pursue that dream but I would need to learn much. If I decided that I know how to repair a car better than a master mechanic, my business would almost certainly fail.
My encouragement to you is this: have an open mind. Listen to others, especially those that are "experts" or successful in the area you have an interest. Find a mentor. Take their knowledge to heart. Learn. And grow. Then finally, see where it takes you.
Final note: I also learned how to be a college student. When I went back to school, my GPA was 3.96. The only reason I didn't get 4.0 was because an A- was given a slightly lower numeric value than a plain ol' A. (Sad face on Eddy.) I had 3 classes where I earned an A-. I didn't get extra value for an A+ and I had 4 of those. (Sadder face.) I did make all A's while working a 40+ hour a week job and 16 hours of class time a week. Sometimes it pays to be coachable.
Smile!!
© 2009 Eddy Seegers
*One of the reasons that I was un-coachable as a Network Marketer was that I just felt that there was a better way to do it than what I was being taught. My mistake was that I should have allowed myself to be coached, learned to do it the way that many others had done it to be successful and then searched for the better way I felt must be out there somewhere.
Fortunately, when I realized that I needed to let someone coach me, I found the the new system to go with the company that makes products that have meant a lot to me. I am developing my new web page to tell everyone about that system. (The nice thing is that you will never have to cold call, bug friends, or family if you don't want to.) I will let you know when my web page is up. In the mean time, if you want to learn about the products that have had such a profound affect on my life, Click_Here_Now!
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Zest
Live the life you've dreamed. ~Henry David Thoreau
It's better... to die alive than to live dead. ~William Markiewicz
I am an observer of people. I watch people everywhere, in stores and restaurants, in traffic, at work, and just everywhere there are folks to watch. And there is one thing that really bothers me, it is people that just seem to go through life. In other words, they are living dead.
I feel like we all have the chance to "live" their life. My problem is that is seems most people tend to go through life in neutral. People seem to just go through the motions of living life. They don't pay attention to what is going on in the world around them. As I heard someone say, it is like singing along with a song but not paying attention to what the words mean.
A few years ago, Jay Leno had a bit on his show where he would do interviews with men and women on the street and ask them questions about current events. Sean Hannity does the same thing on his radio program still today with a more political slant. What made and makes these bits humorous and somewhat disturbing, is how clueless the people are. These are folks that are walking around and don't know who the president or vice president are. Person after person who don't know current events. Rephrasing what I said earlier, funny but sad.
I am not saying this to suggest that everyone is supposed to discover a cure for diseases or create great inventions. But we all have chance to have a zest for life. There is a great big world out there with an almost infinite number of things to do, see, and experience. My problem is that there are so many people without an interest in doing, seeing, or experiencing anything outside of their everyday lives.
Think back to your senior year in high school. Most of us had big dreams and plans for when we got out of school. However, the real world hit us and instead of pushing through to chase our dreams, we settled for the easier path through life. We stopped trying to live the life about which we had dreamed.
The big solution is more than what is suitable for this article. However, I want to challenge everyone who reads this article. Have a zest for life. Look for something new, something challenging, something beautiful, and something fun everyday. Notice people and things. You may not be able to begin right away to live the life that you have dreamed, but you can start dreaming again. And then start on a path to living the life that you have dreamed.
Smile!!
© 2009 Eddy Seegers
Do you need a speaker for a company meeting or seminar? Send me an email to this address: Click_here
Are you interested in making money while helping others and yourself live a healthier life, check out my site at this link. Health_and_Wealth
It's better... to die alive than to live dead. ~William Markiewicz
I am an observer of people. I watch people everywhere, in stores and restaurants, in traffic, at work, and just everywhere there are folks to watch. And there is one thing that really bothers me, it is people that just seem to go through life. In other words, they are living dead.
I feel like we all have the chance to "live" their life. My problem is that is seems most people tend to go through life in neutral. People seem to just go through the motions of living life. They don't pay attention to what is going on in the world around them. As I heard someone say, it is like singing along with a song but not paying attention to what the words mean.
A few years ago, Jay Leno had a bit on his show where he would do interviews with men and women on the street and ask them questions about current events. Sean Hannity does the same thing on his radio program still today with a more political slant. What made and makes these bits humorous and somewhat disturbing, is how clueless the people are. These are folks that are walking around and don't know who the president or vice president are. Person after person who don't know current events. Rephrasing what I said earlier, funny but sad.
I am not saying this to suggest that everyone is supposed to discover a cure for diseases or create great inventions. But we all have chance to have a zest for life. There is a great big world out there with an almost infinite number of things to do, see, and experience. My problem is that there are so many people without an interest in doing, seeing, or experiencing anything outside of their everyday lives.
Think back to your senior year in high school. Most of us had big dreams and plans for when we got out of school. However, the real world hit us and instead of pushing through to chase our dreams, we settled for the easier path through life. We stopped trying to live the life about which we had dreamed.
The big solution is more than what is suitable for this article. However, I want to challenge everyone who reads this article. Have a zest for life. Look for something new, something challenging, something beautiful, and something fun everyday. Notice people and things. You may not be able to begin right away to live the life that you have dreamed, but you can start dreaming again. And then start on a path to living the life that you have dreamed.
Smile!!
© 2009 Eddy Seegers
Do you need a speaker for a company meeting or seminar? Send me an email to this address: Click_here
Are you interested in making money while helping others and yourself live a healthier life, check out my site at this link. Health_and_Wealth
Friday, January 23, 2009
Wisdom From Mark Twain
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” ~Mark Twain
My time continues to be occupied by the project on which I am working. I am hoping this weekend signals the end of the major time and effort portion. I am feeling the physical and mental strain. In other words, I am tired.
I say this not for sympathy or any other reason than to say this. There are times when we don't feel like being positive. We don't feel like being happy. We are just not motivated. Yes, I know that we have the ability to chose our mood and to choose our attitude but there are times when we just don't want to do anything but be a slug.
By nature, I would be a couch potato. I could easily be one of the laziest people in the world, content to watch television, read a book now and then, and sit in front of the computer for the rest of the time that I am not in bed.
At times in my life, I was a person that was satisfied with just getting by. Then I heard the Hypnotist/Motivational Speaker Marshall Sylver during a presentation. He said something very similar to the quote from Mark Twain that opened this post. Mr. Sylver was talking about Risks, Rewards, and Regrets. He stated, "In twenty years, we are going to have either REWARDS or REGRETS."
Marshall went on to say that there might be a few occurrences where someone has a regret about something that he did, but most of the time, our regrets are because of things that we decided not to do.
Personally, I wish I had learned to play an instrument. I wish I had been willing to dance at a much younger age and maybe even taken dance lessons. (I have taken ballroom dancing but I wish I had done it at a much earlier age.) There are many trips that I wish I had taken. As Marshall Sylver was talking, I wish I had taken more risks as a young adult by trying jobs and possible career paths that now I think would be fascinating. I wish I had challenged myself more in school. I wish I had taken a chance at opening my own traditional business.
We all have our list of regrets of things that we wish we had done. Yes, there things that I did that didn't turn out so well. However, instead of regretting that I tried some of things, they make for a good laugh and a warm feeling inside that comes with having tried something different.
You know, it is just a small thing. However, while next Saturday looks like a good day to be a couch potato and relax and recharge, I think I am going to the museum. There is a display at the Museum of Natural Science that explores the human body and the brain. It will be leaving town soon. If I don't go, I know I will regret it because I am fascinated by this type of program. Next week, I will look for something bigger to dream and discover.
Why don't you do the same?
Smile!!
© 2009 Eddy Seegers
Do you need a speaker for a company meeting or seminar? Send me an email to this address: Click_here
Are you interested in making money while helping others and yourself live a healthier life, check out my site at this link. Health_and_Wealth
My time continues to be occupied by the project on which I am working. I am hoping this weekend signals the end of the major time and effort portion. I am feeling the physical and mental strain. In other words, I am tired.
I say this not for sympathy or any other reason than to say this. There are times when we don't feel like being positive. We don't feel like being happy. We are just not motivated. Yes, I know that we have the ability to chose our mood and to choose our attitude but there are times when we just don't want to do anything but be a slug.
By nature, I would be a couch potato. I could easily be one of the laziest people in the world, content to watch television, read a book now and then, and sit in front of the computer for the rest of the time that I am not in bed.
At times in my life, I was a person that was satisfied with just getting by. Then I heard the Hypnotist/Motivational Speaker Marshall Sylver during a presentation. He said something very similar to the quote from Mark Twain that opened this post. Mr. Sylver was talking about Risks, Rewards, and Regrets. He stated, "In twenty years, we are going to have either REWARDS or REGRETS."
Marshall went on to say that there might be a few occurrences where someone has a regret about something that he did, but most of the time, our regrets are because of things that we decided not to do.
Personally, I wish I had learned to play an instrument. I wish I had been willing to dance at a much younger age and maybe even taken dance lessons. (I have taken ballroom dancing but I wish I had done it at a much earlier age.) There are many trips that I wish I had taken. As Marshall Sylver was talking, I wish I had taken more risks as a young adult by trying jobs and possible career paths that now I think would be fascinating. I wish I had challenged myself more in school. I wish I had taken a chance at opening my own traditional business.
We all have our list of regrets of things that we wish we had done. Yes, there things that I did that didn't turn out so well. However, instead of regretting that I tried some of things, they make for a good laugh and a warm feeling inside that comes with having tried something different.
You know, it is just a small thing. However, while next Saturday looks like a good day to be a couch potato and relax and recharge, I think I am going to the museum. There is a display at the Museum of Natural Science that explores the human body and the brain. It will be leaving town soon. If I don't go, I know I will regret it because I am fascinated by this type of program. Next week, I will look for something bigger to dream and discover.
Why don't you do the same?
Smile!!
© 2009 Eddy Seegers
Do you need a speaker for a company meeting or seminar? Send me an email to this address: Click_here
Are you interested in making money while helping others and yourself live a healthier life, check out my site at this link. Health_and_Wealth
Sunday, January 18, 2009
A Quick Quote
"I am easily satisfied with the very best." ~Winston Churchill
So very often, we as a society and as individuals have "settled" for what we get in life. I think the best example is to remember the hopes and dreams most of us had when we graduated from high school. There were hopes and dreams. We were going to have the best of everything. We would own and live in a large, comfortable home. We would drive a top of the line automobile, if not two. We would have the job of our dreams and quickly move up the ladder.
Slowly, however, we began to "settle." First, we decided to settle on a slightly lesser degree in college or even with just taking some courses. Then we settle on a less than satisfying job because it paid the bills or met the needs of the moment. Next, we settled on the used, low mileage, run of the mill car. I could go on and on. Very few of us have not "settled", at least on some things.
Most importantly though, we have learned to "settle" for less than the best from ourselves. It is one thing to live a modest life with modest means, if we are giving our best. It is another, for us to live that life because we have not given our best. We cheat ourselves and others if we do not give our best.
As I have mentioned, I love to watch people. Too many people are willing to accept mediocrity. Too many of us are willing to go through the motions as we live our lives. Go to the grocery store sometime and watch people. Just observe and see how people behave. See how many people appear to be robotically moving through their shopping.
My challenge to you and to myself: don't settle. Learn to be satisfied with the best, especially from yourself. Be the best you you can be. Be the best worker, employee, boss, etc., at work. Be the best friend you can be. The best father, mother, son, daughter, husband or wife. In everything, strive to be the best. Accept only the best from yourself. Then you can learn how to to be satisfied with the best in everything else.
Smile!!
© 2009 Eddy Seegers
Do you need a speaker for a company meeting or seminar? Send me an email to this address: Click_here
Are you interested in making money while helping others and yourself live a healthier life, check out my site at this link. Health_and_Wealth
So very often, we as a society and as individuals have "settled" for what we get in life. I think the best example is to remember the hopes and dreams most of us had when we graduated from high school. There were hopes and dreams. We were going to have the best of everything. We would own and live in a large, comfortable home. We would drive a top of the line automobile, if not two. We would have the job of our dreams and quickly move up the ladder.
Slowly, however, we began to "settle." First, we decided to settle on a slightly lesser degree in college or even with just taking some courses. Then we settle on a less than satisfying job because it paid the bills or met the needs of the moment. Next, we settled on the used, low mileage, run of the mill car. I could go on and on. Very few of us have not "settled", at least on some things.
Most importantly though, we have learned to "settle" for less than the best from ourselves. It is one thing to live a modest life with modest means, if we are giving our best. It is another, for us to live that life because we have not given our best. We cheat ourselves and others if we do not give our best.
As I have mentioned, I love to watch people. Too many people are willing to accept mediocrity. Too many of us are willing to go through the motions as we live our lives. Go to the grocery store sometime and watch people. Just observe and see how people behave. See how many people appear to be robotically moving through their shopping.
My challenge to you and to myself: don't settle. Learn to be satisfied with the best, especially from yourself. Be the best you you can be. Be the best worker, employee, boss, etc., at work. Be the best friend you can be. The best father, mother, son, daughter, husband or wife. In everything, strive to be the best. Accept only the best from yourself. Then you can learn how to to be satisfied with the best in everything else.
Smile!!
© 2009 Eddy Seegers
Do you need a speaker for a company meeting or seminar? Send me an email to this address: Click_here
Are you interested in making money while helping others and yourself live a healthier life, check out my site at this link. Health_and_Wealth
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
You Gotta Have Heart
I have been a "Life Coach" for most of my adult life and maybe even sooner. I have shared with others based on things I have experienced or observed mainly because others have always seemed to come to me to talk. I have often joked that I was everybody's Big Brother.
It is something that I have not always appreciated. People have always seemed comfortable coming to me to share their thoughts, feelings, fears, concerns, and to often ask for advice. I have not always been comfortable with this because I felt like I did not always make common sense decisions. That is where the beginnings of my Life Lessons began. I would often just share experiences from my life, no matter how bad my own decision making was or how silly I had been.
With age came a little maturity. I started making better decisions and I started taking many of my own life lessons to heart.
The use of the word heart, as I was thinking about this the other day, reminded me of a great life lesson. You Gotta Have Heart. Enthusiasm. Passion. Desire. Drive. And probably a dozen other terms that go into describing what it means to have heart. Unfortunately, having heart is not something that can be taught. You either have heart or you don't. I once heard Mary Lou Retton talking about being a coach and a motivational speaker. Something she said hit home with me. She said, "I can't teach drive. I can't teach passion."
My personal experience in this goes back to my baseball playing days, especially during high school. I was not blessed with the greatest athletic ability. I am better than average for the most part, but there were plenty of people around me that had better natural ability. An interesting note is that I played every position on the field as a regular at one time or another. I was good enough that I deserved a spot on the field but I often had to fill in spots where there were weaknesses. I had an article written about me by the local newspaper my senior year that list my position as pitcher/infielder/outfielder. I was upset because they did not mention that I was also a catcher.
Before I get too far off subject, there were always players that had more natural ability than I had. However, I was often a more vital part of a team or accomplished more than those of with more talent. The one thing that was different was that I had a passion for playing baseball. I didn't become selfish, I thought team first. I could have said I play one position and demand that I play in that position. I found out early on that I loved to win. That often meant playing a position where I was needed most.
I played with many people that had more talent in one finger than I have (or had) in my whole body. More often than not, though, I had more heart. When we would practice and had to do drills, I never cut corners. We would have to do drills that involved repetitions of 50, 75, or even 100. Many of my teammates would cut a few (many) repetitions. I can honestly say that I did every repetition that was asked of me. It was because of this I feel I was able to overcome many of my natural shortcomings.
I had heart. I have learned the same goes for everything that I do. If I have drive, passion, enthusiasm, or any of the elements that make up having heart, I am successful
Going back to Mary Lou Retton's comment, heart is something that cannot be taught. I cannot tell you that you need to do this, that, or anything else to learn to have heart. We each have to look inside of our self to discover how to develop a passion. What about tasks that we dislike. How do we have a heart for something we don't like to do? Again, I can't teach you this but I can tell you how I find heart. With me, it is competition. I love to compete. If I find myself in a project I don't like, I find some way to make a competition out of it. I have to get creative sometimes but if I turn it into a "game", suddenly, I have a much greater desire and often get so involved in a project that I am sad when it ends because competitively I was not where I wanted to be.
Goofy, I know but it works for me. I encourage you to find what it is that helps you to have heart when it comes to things important in your life.
Keep Smilin'!!
© 2009 Eddy Seegers
Is your business, service or community group looking for a speaker for an upcoming meeting or event. My programs are uplifting and motivational. The titles of a couple of the program are “Caught in a Monkey Trap” and “Life Lessons Learned Playing Little League.” I can tailor either of these to your organization or design a presentation for your unique situation. Email me at lifelessonsbyeddy@yahoo.com for more information.
If you listen to the news media you are constantly bombarded with scary reports directly affecting our health. Super bug infections, bird flu, flu pandemics, and even the threat of bio-terrorism such as anthrax. Almost every report that I have read said that the first and best line of defense against of these is a strong immune system. My research has shown me that there is a family of products out there that can give your immune system the support it needs. Transfer Factor® and the Transfer Factor® family of products. If you don’t like capsules or pills, check out Rio Vida®, a wonderful tasting berry drink. There is also Transfer Factor Chewable. Visit and bookmark the web page. Read The Transfer Factor Story. Click_here for details.
It is something that I have not always appreciated. People have always seemed comfortable coming to me to share their thoughts, feelings, fears, concerns, and to often ask for advice. I have not always been comfortable with this because I felt like I did not always make common sense decisions. That is where the beginnings of my Life Lessons began. I would often just share experiences from my life, no matter how bad my own decision making was or how silly I had been.
With age came a little maturity. I started making better decisions and I started taking many of my own life lessons to heart.
The use of the word heart, as I was thinking about this the other day, reminded me of a great life lesson. You Gotta Have Heart. Enthusiasm. Passion. Desire. Drive. And probably a dozen other terms that go into describing what it means to have heart. Unfortunately, having heart is not something that can be taught. You either have heart or you don't. I once heard Mary Lou Retton talking about being a coach and a motivational speaker. Something she said hit home with me. She said, "I can't teach drive. I can't teach passion."
My personal experience in this goes back to my baseball playing days, especially during high school. I was not blessed with the greatest athletic ability. I am better than average for the most part, but there were plenty of people around me that had better natural ability. An interesting note is that I played every position on the field as a regular at one time or another. I was good enough that I deserved a spot on the field but I often had to fill in spots where there were weaknesses. I had an article written about me by the local newspaper my senior year that list my position as pitcher/infielder/outfielder. I was upset because they did not mention that I was also a catcher.
Before I get too far off subject, there were always players that had more natural ability than I had. However, I was often a more vital part of a team or accomplished more than those of with more talent. The one thing that was different was that I had a passion for playing baseball. I didn't become selfish, I thought team first. I could have said I play one position and demand that I play in that position. I found out early on that I loved to win. That often meant playing a position where I was needed most.
I played with many people that had more talent in one finger than I have (or had) in my whole body. More often than not, though, I had more heart. When we would practice and had to do drills, I never cut corners. We would have to do drills that involved repetitions of 50, 75, or even 100. Many of my teammates would cut a few (many) repetitions. I can honestly say that I did every repetition that was asked of me. It was because of this I feel I was able to overcome many of my natural shortcomings.
I had heart. I have learned the same goes for everything that I do. If I have drive, passion, enthusiasm, or any of the elements that make up having heart, I am successful
Going back to Mary Lou Retton's comment, heart is something that cannot be taught. I cannot tell you that you need to do this, that, or anything else to learn to have heart. We each have to look inside of our self to discover how to develop a passion. What about tasks that we dislike. How do we have a heart for something we don't like to do? Again, I can't teach you this but I can tell you how I find heart. With me, it is competition. I love to compete. If I find myself in a project I don't like, I find some way to make a competition out of it. I have to get creative sometimes but if I turn it into a "game", suddenly, I have a much greater desire and often get so involved in a project that I am sad when it ends because competitively I was not where I wanted to be.
Goofy, I know but it works for me. I encourage you to find what it is that helps you to have heart when it comes to things important in your life.
Keep Smilin'!!
© 2009 Eddy Seegers
Is your business, service or community group looking for a speaker for an upcoming meeting or event. My programs are uplifting and motivational. The titles of a couple of the program are “Caught in a Monkey Trap” and “Life Lessons Learned Playing Little League.” I can tailor either of these to your organization or design a presentation for your unique situation. Email me at lifelessonsbyeddy@yahoo.com for more information.
If you listen to the news media you are constantly bombarded with scary reports directly affecting our health. Super bug infections, bird flu, flu pandemics, and even the threat of bio-terrorism such as anthrax. Almost every report that I have read said that the first and best line of defense against of these is a strong immune system. My research has shown me that there is a family of products out there that can give your immune system the support it needs. Transfer Factor® and the Transfer Factor® family of products. If you don’t like capsules or pills, check out Rio Vida®, a wonderful tasting berry drink. There is also Transfer Factor Chewable. Visit and bookmark the web page. Read The Transfer Factor Story. Click_here for details.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Silver Linings
"Too many people miss the silver lining because they are expecting gold." ~Maurice Setter
Today was one of those days where I just had to stop for a moment and consciously look for the silver linings. There were no great disasters, no majors issues, no meltdowns, but there was little annoying problems that came and went and came again, ALL DAY LONG! For those of you reading this, you are likely to know that these types of little problems annoy me much more than the big issues.
Finally, I got to the point where I had to make a decision. Either I was going to let all the little things get to me and allow my attitude to head south, or I could decide that I was going to have a positive attitude and a sunny outlook to the rest of the day.
I decided to look for the silver linings in everything that was occurring. I decdied to begin with the basics. I have a fairly stable career at a time when many people are worried about their jobs. While I have money worries, like almost everyone else, I am able to put food on the table, have a roof over my head, and I live in the greatest country in the world where oppotunites abound for me to grow and to make more money.
I have health issues but I have some great doctors that work in the greatest health care system in the world.
It is cold and rainy outside. I am a summer person. Weather like today makes me appreciate the summer weather even more. I know that people think that makes me certifiably crazy since I live in Houston, Texas. I like being crazy. See, another silver lining.
While they can be annoying at times, I have a great crew of people that work for me. I am sure they think the same think about me when it comes to the annoying part. Another silver lining is I think most of my crew like me also.
It is a great time of the year to be a sports fan, which I am. There is one more college bowl game. The NFL playoffs are going on. The NHL and NBA are in mid-season, and sorry Mom, spring training for baseball is just over a month away.
Even though work can be pain in the brain, I have a great family. While we have our personality conflicts, as do all families, we are there for each other in times of emergency. I don't know whether it is a blessing or a curse, but I feel fortunate that I am on good terms with everyone in my family.
I have come up with many more silver lings to many of the irritating events of the day but I think the family is a good place to cut it off.
I encourage anyone reading this, take time, especially when you may be having a bad day or feeling down, to look for the silver lining. It might take a little work but I truly believe you can find one.
Smile!!
© 2009 Eddy Seegers
Is your business, service or community group looking for a speaker for an upcoming meeting or event. My programs are uplifting and motivational. The titles of a couple of the program are “Caught in a Monkey Trap” and “Life Lessons Learned Playing Little League.” I can tailor either of these to your organization or design a presentation for your unique situation. Email me at lifelessonsbyeddy@yahoo.com for more information.
Are you interested in making money while helping others and yourself live a healthier life, check out my site at this link. Health_and_Wealth
Today was one of those days where I just had to stop for a moment and consciously look for the silver linings. There were no great disasters, no majors issues, no meltdowns, but there was little annoying problems that came and went and came again, ALL DAY LONG! For those of you reading this, you are likely to know that these types of little problems annoy me much more than the big issues.
Finally, I got to the point where I had to make a decision. Either I was going to let all the little things get to me and allow my attitude to head south, or I could decide that I was going to have a positive attitude and a sunny outlook to the rest of the day.
I decided to look for the silver linings in everything that was occurring. I decdied to begin with the basics. I have a fairly stable career at a time when many people are worried about their jobs. While I have money worries, like almost everyone else, I am able to put food on the table, have a roof over my head, and I live in the greatest country in the world where oppotunites abound for me to grow and to make more money.
I have health issues but I have some great doctors that work in the greatest health care system in the world.
It is cold and rainy outside. I am a summer person. Weather like today makes me appreciate the summer weather even more. I know that people think that makes me certifiably crazy since I live in Houston, Texas. I like being crazy. See, another silver lining.
While they can be annoying at times, I have a great crew of people that work for me. I am sure they think the same think about me when it comes to the annoying part. Another silver lining is I think most of my crew like me also.
It is a great time of the year to be a sports fan, which I am. There is one more college bowl game. The NFL playoffs are going on. The NHL and NBA are in mid-season, and sorry Mom, spring training for baseball is just over a month away.
Even though work can be pain in the brain, I have a great family. While we have our personality conflicts, as do all families, we are there for each other in times of emergency. I don't know whether it is a blessing or a curse, but I feel fortunate that I am on good terms with everyone in my family.
I have come up with many more silver lings to many of the irritating events of the day but I think the family is a good place to cut it off.
I encourage anyone reading this, take time, especially when you may be having a bad day or feeling down, to look for the silver lining. It might take a little work but I truly believe you can find one.
Smile!!
© 2009 Eddy Seegers
Is your business, service or community group looking for a speaker for an upcoming meeting or event. My programs are uplifting and motivational. The titles of a couple of the program are “Caught in a Monkey Trap” and “Life Lessons Learned Playing Little League.” I can tailor either of these to your organization or design a presentation for your unique situation. Email me at lifelessonsbyeddy@yahoo.com for more information.
Are you interested in making money while helping others and yourself live a healthier life, check out my site at this link. Health_and_Wealth
Monday, January 5, 2009
Happy New Year
Happy New Year 2009!
I have never been one to concern myself with New Year’s resolutions. Why? I don't really know but I just never have. Some of it I think can be attributed to my mom who always said, “Why do you have to wait for a certain date on a calendar to make changes in your life or to turn over a new leaf. If you need to make changes in your life, make them right away.” Sage advice.
However, I have come to be a believer that we all need to take time at regular intervals to review where we are. We need to look at our personal life, our business and professional life, our finances, our health, and our relationships, as well as any other areas of our life that may need review.
Sure, if you discover a need or a change that needs to be made in May or June, you don’t want to wait until January. At the same time, we all need to take a time to review the conditions of areas of our lives. The New Year is as good a time as any to take time to reflect and critique our situations. Will June 30th work? Yes. So will February 4th, May 7th, August 1st, October 29th, or any other time of the year. The New Year is just a convenient and easy to remember time to re-examine our being.
I am still working on the professional aspects of my life but I thought I would share some of my more personal resolutions.
*I need to lose weight. I have some serious health conditions that my doctor say could be helped by losing weight. I have been on the weight roller coaster since high school. Since I am 48, that is not good. I started before Christmas and actually lost 4 pounds from December 23rd to December 30th. Even through the Christmas celebration, I was able to lose weight. A good start. My long term goal is much larger, but my initial goal is to lose 20 pounds.
*I need to be a better “boyfriend” to my “girlfriend.” I often refer to her as my “maybe, sometimes, sorta, kinda, once in a while girlfriend.” We have dated. We have known each other for just over a year and our dating relationship has been up and down. Upon reflection, and it didn’t take much effort, I realized I have not been a good partner. Even as I type this, I am having a hard time to describe our relationship. Partner sounds strange but boyfriend and girlfriends is not really accurate either. We introduce each other as “my friend.” I need to make a better effort to be a good friend and, then hopefully, be a good boyfriend and then maybe more.
*Finally, I need to do a better job writing my blog. I got off purpose for a while and I have deleted many of my posts since they did not meet the purpose. I will make a better effort to write on a regular and more consistent basis. And I want to keep an eye and ear on society so that my posts can be more relevant at the moment I write them.
Smile!!
© 2009 Eddy Seegers
Is your business, service or community group looking for a speaker for an upcoming meeting or event. My programs are uplifting and motivational. The titles of a couple of the program are “Caught in a Monkey Trap” and “Life Lessons Learned Playing Little League.” I can tailor either of these to your organization or design a presentation for your unique situation. Email me at lifelessonsbyeddy@yahoo.com for more information.
If you listen to the news media you are constantly bombarded with scary reports directly affecting our health. Super bug infections, bird flu, flu pandemics, and even the threat of bio-terrorism such as anthrax. Almost every report that I have read said that the first and best line of defense against of these is a strong immune system. My research has shown me that there is a family of products out there that can give your immune system the support it needs. Transfer Factor® and the Transfer Factor® family of products. If you don’t like capsules or pills, check out Rio Vida®, a wonderful tasting berry drink. There is also Transfer Factor Chewable. Visit and bookmark the web page. Read The Transfer Factor Story. Click_here for details.
I have never been one to concern myself with New Year’s resolutions. Why? I don't really know but I just never have. Some of it I think can be attributed to my mom who always said, “Why do you have to wait for a certain date on a calendar to make changes in your life or to turn over a new leaf. If you need to make changes in your life, make them right away.” Sage advice.
However, I have come to be a believer that we all need to take time at regular intervals to review where we are. We need to look at our personal life, our business and professional life, our finances, our health, and our relationships, as well as any other areas of our life that may need review.
Sure, if you discover a need or a change that needs to be made in May or June, you don’t want to wait until January. At the same time, we all need to take a time to review the conditions of areas of our lives. The New Year is as good a time as any to take time to reflect and critique our situations. Will June 30th work? Yes. So will February 4th, May 7th, August 1st, October 29th, or any other time of the year. The New Year is just a convenient and easy to remember time to re-examine our being.
I am still working on the professional aspects of my life but I thought I would share some of my more personal resolutions.
*I need to lose weight. I have some serious health conditions that my doctor say could be helped by losing weight. I have been on the weight roller coaster since high school. Since I am 48, that is not good. I started before Christmas and actually lost 4 pounds from December 23rd to December 30th. Even through the Christmas celebration, I was able to lose weight. A good start. My long term goal is much larger, but my initial goal is to lose 20 pounds.
*I need to be a better “boyfriend” to my “girlfriend.” I often refer to her as my “maybe, sometimes, sorta, kinda, once in a while girlfriend.” We have dated. We have known each other for just over a year and our dating relationship has been up and down. Upon reflection, and it didn’t take much effort, I realized I have not been a good partner. Even as I type this, I am having a hard time to describe our relationship. Partner sounds strange but boyfriend and girlfriends is not really accurate either. We introduce each other as “my friend.” I need to make a better effort to be a good friend and, then hopefully, be a good boyfriend and then maybe more.
*Finally, I need to do a better job writing my blog. I got off purpose for a while and I have deleted many of my posts since they did not meet the purpose. I will make a better effort to write on a regular and more consistent basis. And I want to keep an eye and ear on society so that my posts can be more relevant at the moment I write them.
Smile!!
© 2009 Eddy Seegers
Is your business, service or community group looking for a speaker for an upcoming meeting or event. My programs are uplifting and motivational. The titles of a couple of the program are “Caught in a Monkey Trap” and “Life Lessons Learned Playing Little League.” I can tailor either of these to your organization or design a presentation for your unique situation. Email me at lifelessonsbyeddy@yahoo.com for more information.
If you listen to the news media you are constantly bombarded with scary reports directly affecting our health. Super bug infections, bird flu, flu pandemics, and even the threat of bio-terrorism such as anthrax. Almost every report that I have read said that the first and best line of defense against of these is a strong immune system. My research has shown me that there is a family of products out there that can give your immune system the support it needs. Transfer Factor® and the Transfer Factor® family of products. If you don’t like capsules or pills, check out Rio Vida®, a wonderful tasting berry drink. There is also Transfer Factor Chewable. Visit and bookmark the web page. Read The Transfer Factor Story. Click_here for details.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Smile
This is one of my favorite topics.
Smiling. Smiles. Grinning from ear to ear. Looking happy or like you are in a good mood.
With all of the shortages that we hear about, I feel one of the things that we are missing today is smiles. If you are happy, or feel good, or are excited, or just want to brighten someones day, SMILE!!!!!!! I cannot put enough exclamation points to get my point across. Smile, smile, smile!
I used to work directly with teenagers and one of the oddities of working with people in this age group was the lack of smiles from girls and the over-abundance of smiles from the guys. (Note: this is a point I am making in general. I know there are girls that constantly have bright smiling faces most of the time and there are boys that are brooding and seem to lack the ability to show the visual form of happiness, the smile.) I was often amazed at how many young ladies would walk around looking like they had just left the funeral of their best friend. Guys on the other hand seemed to smile, and yes, laugh, much of the time and often at inappropriate times.
One of my observations in life is how much better looking people are when they smile. I would often counsel young ladies who would complain about their lack of attention from the young men. As gently as possible, I would try to explain how their facial expression was affecting how other people saw them. If any girls or young ladies are reading this, I doubt that there are many guys who are going to be interested in someone that looks like they are angry at the world all of the time. If you always have a frown on your face, people in general are not going to want to be around you.
Look at the people who get all of the attention and who have the most friends. I would be willing to bet most are the ones that have a bubbly personality and who have a constant smile on their face. I know I would rather be with people who look happy.
The problem with these girls is that they grow into adults and carry this frown-a-thon with them into adulthood. And to make matters worse, they seem to bring more and more of the guys over to the dark side with them.
Yes, I know, that with adulthood comes more responsibilities and worries, but it also allows more freedom. If more people just thought about the many blessings that they have, the opportunities that we all have, and the health benefits that come from smiling, smiles would be the order of the day.
Before I finish, I want to issue this challenge to anyone who reads this posting. Tomorrow, don't put it off, do it tomorrow, I want you to try to smile as much as you can. When you wake up, think about the opportunity you have for a new day and smile. When you shower, brush your teeth, eat breakfast, head out into the world, no matter what it is, smile. Smile while you drive or when you get on the bus. Smile as you meet both people you know and don't know. If something doesn't go well or upsets you, smile. I know that last one is tough, but it can be done. I know because I have done it. If you are feeling a little under the weather, smile and position your body as if you felt well and see if just that small adjustment doesn't make you feel better. Again, I bet you it will.
Smile at everyone you can. Go out of your way to smile at people who annoy you. Like I said earlier, this one can be tough, but I have done it before so I know you can. And besides, if they know you don't like them and you are smiling at them so much, it might drive them crazy with worry trying to figure out what is making you so happy.
And finally, when you go to bed, it is time for one last smile. Think back on all the smiling you did during the day. As your head rests on the pillow, and you close your eyes, smile one last time.
To finish, I earlier mentioned to count your blessings. Sometimes we take our many blessings for granted or fail to realize the small things we should be thankful for. This was sent to me via an email an it has made me smile all day long every time I think of it. "There is so much to be thankful for if you only take the time to look... I am currently being extremely thankful that wrinkles don't hurt."
See what I mean. So many little things that we take for granted. :) (A computer smile for all.)
Keep Smilin'!!
Eddy
© 2008 Eddy Seegers
Is your business, service or community group looking for a speaker for an upcoming meeting or event. My programs are uplifting and motivational. The titles of a couple of the program are “Caught in a Monkey Trap” and “Life Lessons Learned Playing Little League.” I can tailor either of these to your organization or design a presentation for your unique situation. Email me at lifelessonsbyeddy@yahoo.com for more information.
If you listen to the news media you are constantly bombarded with scary reports directly affecting our health. Super bug infections, bird flu, flu pandemics, and even the threat of bio-terrorism such as anthrax. Almost every report that I have read said that the first and best line of defense against of these is a strong immune system. My research has shown me that there is a family of products out there that can give your immune system the support it needs. Transfer Factor® and the Transfer Factor® family of products. If you don’t like capsules or pills, check out Rio Vida®, a wonderful tasting berry drink. There is also Transfer Factor Chewable. Visit and bookmark the web page. Read The Transfer Factor Story. Click_here for details.
Smiling. Smiles. Grinning from ear to ear. Looking happy or like you are in a good mood.
With all of the shortages that we hear about, I feel one of the things that we are missing today is smiles. If you are happy, or feel good, or are excited, or just want to brighten someones day, SMILE!!!!!!! I cannot put enough exclamation points to get my point across. Smile, smile, smile!
I used to work directly with teenagers and one of the oddities of working with people in this age group was the lack of smiles from girls and the over-abundance of smiles from the guys. (Note: this is a point I am making in general. I know there are girls that constantly have bright smiling faces most of the time and there are boys that are brooding and seem to lack the ability to show the visual form of happiness, the smile.) I was often amazed at how many young ladies would walk around looking like they had just left the funeral of their best friend. Guys on the other hand seemed to smile, and yes, laugh, much of the time and often at inappropriate times.
One of my observations in life is how much better looking people are when they smile. I would often counsel young ladies who would complain about their lack of attention from the young men. As gently as possible, I would try to explain how their facial expression was affecting how other people saw them. If any girls or young ladies are reading this, I doubt that there are many guys who are going to be interested in someone that looks like they are angry at the world all of the time. If you always have a frown on your face, people in general are not going to want to be around you.
Look at the people who get all of the attention and who have the most friends. I would be willing to bet most are the ones that have a bubbly personality and who have a constant smile on their face. I know I would rather be with people who look happy.
The problem with these girls is that they grow into adults and carry this frown-a-thon with them into adulthood. And to make matters worse, they seem to bring more and more of the guys over to the dark side with them.
Yes, I know, that with adulthood comes more responsibilities and worries, but it also allows more freedom. If more people just thought about the many blessings that they have, the opportunities that we all have, and the health benefits that come from smiling, smiles would be the order of the day.
Before I finish, I want to issue this challenge to anyone who reads this posting. Tomorrow, don't put it off, do it tomorrow, I want you to try to smile as much as you can. When you wake up, think about the opportunity you have for a new day and smile. When you shower, brush your teeth, eat breakfast, head out into the world, no matter what it is, smile. Smile while you drive or when you get on the bus. Smile as you meet both people you know and don't know. If something doesn't go well or upsets you, smile. I know that last one is tough, but it can be done. I know because I have done it. If you are feeling a little under the weather, smile and position your body as if you felt well and see if just that small adjustment doesn't make you feel better. Again, I bet you it will.
Smile at everyone you can. Go out of your way to smile at people who annoy you. Like I said earlier, this one can be tough, but I have done it before so I know you can. And besides, if they know you don't like them and you are smiling at them so much, it might drive them crazy with worry trying to figure out what is making you so happy.
And finally, when you go to bed, it is time for one last smile. Think back on all the smiling you did during the day. As your head rests on the pillow, and you close your eyes, smile one last time.
To finish, I earlier mentioned to count your blessings. Sometimes we take our many blessings for granted or fail to realize the small things we should be thankful for. This was sent to me via an email an it has made me smile all day long every time I think of it. "There is so much to be thankful for if you only take the time to look... I am currently being extremely thankful that wrinkles don't hurt."
See what I mean. So many little things that we take for granted. :) (A computer smile for all.)
Keep Smilin'!!
Eddy
© 2008 Eddy Seegers
Is your business, service or community group looking for a speaker for an upcoming meeting or event. My programs are uplifting and motivational. The titles of a couple of the program are “Caught in a Monkey Trap” and “Life Lessons Learned Playing Little League.” I can tailor either of these to your organization or design a presentation for your unique situation. Email me at lifelessonsbyeddy@yahoo.com for more information.
If you listen to the news media you are constantly bombarded with scary reports directly affecting our health. Super bug infections, bird flu, flu pandemics, and even the threat of bio-terrorism such as anthrax. Almost every report that I have read said that the first and best line of defense against of these is a strong immune system. My research has shown me that there is a family of products out there that can give your immune system the support it needs. Transfer Factor® and the Transfer Factor® family of products. If you don’t like capsules or pills, check out Rio Vida®, a wonderful tasting berry drink. There is also Transfer Factor Chewable. Visit and bookmark the web page. Read The Transfer Factor Story. Click_here for details.
Monday, July 28, 2008
More Than a Foundation
Today’s Life Lesson is a little different. It builds on something that is preached, coached, taught, and drummed into our heads from a young age. It is something that is referred back to if things start to go awry. Curious?
We must build a firm foundation.
How many times have we heard that we must build a firm foundation. Sports teams that struggle hear how they need to get back to the fundamentals so they have a solid foundation to build on. We have to have a solid foundation in our education so we can build on it as we continue to grow in our educational experiences. Almost everything we do or are involved with in life has to have a good, strong foundation. But…
No matter how strong of a foundation we have, if there is a “house of straw” built on top of it, the slightest wind will know it down.
A little more direct, we need to make sure that we don’t rely on the foundation only as we move on in life. It is great to learn your multiplication tables in 3rd grade but it does you little good if you don’t have a concept of more complex mathematical studies. A football team that relies only on the fundamentals will be beaten by teams that are more advanced and have built strong offenses and defenses on the foundation they built.
The same goes with our relationships whether they be spiritual, personal, or business. If we don’t continue to grow building stronger and more advanced relationships with God, our family, friends, and lovers, and our business associates, those relationships will begin to crumble. And they will crumble even if they have a strong underlying foundation.
As you grow through life, remember, that you MUST have a strong foundation to build upon but you must also build and maintain strong structures on top of those foundations. Or the slightest of winds will blow down the house that you built of straw.
Keep Smilin’!!
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We must build a firm foundation.
How many times have we heard that we must build a firm foundation. Sports teams that struggle hear how they need to get back to the fundamentals so they have a solid foundation to build on. We have to have a solid foundation in our education so we can build on it as we continue to grow in our educational experiences. Almost everything we do or are involved with in life has to have a good, strong foundation. But…
No matter how strong of a foundation we have, if there is a “house of straw” built on top of it, the slightest wind will know it down.
A little more direct, we need to make sure that we don’t rely on the foundation only as we move on in life. It is great to learn your multiplication tables in 3rd grade but it does you little good if you don’t have a concept of more complex mathematical studies. A football team that relies only on the fundamentals will be beaten by teams that are more advanced and have built strong offenses and defenses on the foundation they built.
The same goes with our relationships whether they be spiritual, personal, or business. If we don’t continue to grow building stronger and more advanced relationships with God, our family, friends, and lovers, and our business associates, those relationships will begin to crumble. And they will crumble even if they have a strong underlying foundation.
As you grow through life, remember, that you MUST have a strong foundation to build upon but you must also build and maintain strong structures on top of those foundations. Or the slightest of winds will blow down the house that you built of straw.
Keep Smilin’!!
Do you need a speaker for a company meeting or seminar? Send me an email to this address: Click_here
Are you interested in making money while helping others and yourself live a healthier life, check out my site at this link. Health_and_Wealth
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