The Pledge
You know kids, one of the things I've learned by letting more people know what's going on inside my head is that once you do people expect you to live up to what you've put out there. I've sort of learned on the fly here that using this knowledge as a burr under the saddle that is my life accelerates my growth. Where I used to piddle (piddle's a FUN word to say...) around on things that I was working on internally and hadn't publicly disclosed, it's become clear to me that if I make it wide spread knowledge that â??this is an area I'm working on getting better inâ??, you guys and girls let me know when I've missed the mark.
Thus becoming yet another source of motivation. The basic philosophy here being you sharpen me, I sharpen you, we encourage, lift up and motivate each other.
With this in mind Iâ??d like to suggest a few things that we might all collectively work on . Hold still a minute would you. I need you to be my sharpening stone. In the new millennium and beyond here are just a few of the things you can look forward to from me. If youâ??d like, you can join me in reaching for greater success in any or all of these areas.
Letâ??s appreciate more of the things that tend to go unappreciated. The little things we take for granted. When was the last time you really stopped and considered the fact that there are people who have never â??seenâ?? and never will? When was the last time you were thankful for it? The gift of sight is no little thing. Is it?
Letâ??s be an example of what it is to be Christ like. Which do you think is better? To say with your lips that you subscribe to and follow the teachings and example of someone you admire, or to actually do it with your actions.
Letâ??s do more of the things that are worth doing, and less of the things that arenâ??t.
Letâ??s listen more often and more actively. It has been said that small people monopolize the talking while big people monopolize the listening. Letâ??s all be big people. As my grade school teachers constantly reminded me, itâ??s hard to learn while youâ??re talking. And of course we all know this whole thing is an exercise is in learning.
Letâ??s work during each day to be a better person at the end of the day than we were at the beginning. And while Iâ??m on the subject, if this is not the case with each of us then whatâ??s the point of going through the day?
Letâ??s all raise our standards so that we expect the best for and from ourselves and those that have been placed under our influence.
Like I said these are just a few things it might be good to focus on doing better. The list could go on and on. I was just thinking this might be a good time for some real personal evaluation. A time to get refocused on doing this thing better.
I thank you in advance for your help in sharpening me.
Thanks for listening.
Live some. Love some. Learn some. Everyday.
C...
Clyde Dennis, a.k.a. "Mr. How-To" has been writing and publishing Articles and Newsletters online since 1999. Clyde's company EASYHow-To Publications provides "How-To" information on How-To do, be or have just about anything one can imagine. For more information visit http://www.EASYHow-To.com. Email correspondence for Clyde should be sent to: cdennis@easyhow-to.com
 Google News Updated : Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:45:55 GMT Panel Finds Misconduct By Fusion Researcher - Washington Post
Washington Post - INDIANAPOLIS -- A Purdue University panel has found two instances of misconduct by a researcher who says he produced nuclear fusion in tabletop experiments. Purdue physicist found guilty of misconduct Details of what Purdue's investigation found Publ.Date : Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:47:31 GMT Aybar's triple caps Halos' rally over Sox - MLB.com
MLB.com - By Rhett Bollinger / MLB.com ANAHEIM -- Pinch-hitter Erick Aybar hit a three-run triple in the seventh inning, Vladimir Guerrero blasted a solo home run and left-hander Joe Saunders pitched 6 2/3 strong innings to lift the Angels to a 4-2 win over the ... Aybar's three-run triple sends streaking Halos over BoSox Aybar's bases-clearing triple sparks Angels Publ.Date : Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:52:04 GMT What's the best Oscar strategy for Heath Ledger in 'The Dark Knight'? - Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times - That's a tricky Oscar question. On one hand you might think Heath Ledger should go supporting because, technically speaking, "The Dark Knight" is a film about Batman. Heath is where the heart is 'Dark Knight' sets box office record with $66.4M Publ.Date : Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:18:18 GMT McCain Co-Chairman, Under Fire, Steps Aside - New York Times
New York Times - Carolyn Kaster/AP At a town-hall-style meeting Friday on energy, John McCain found himself questioned instead on his wartime positions. McCain Takes on the 'Cable Monster' and an 'Extreme' Obama Gramm Out as McCain Co-Chair; Obama Reacts Publ.Date : Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:45:59 GMT Growth ahead for more diversified game industry - Reuters
Reuters - By Kiyoshi Takenaka - Analysis LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The video game industry looks set for at least another year or two of strong growth, driven by geographical expansion, a strong hardware lineup and growing pool of casual gamers, ... Nintendo Wii Tops for Console Sales in June Sony's press conference at E3 was a dazzling hi-tech showcase Publ.Date : Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:07:32 GMT US banks ask SEC to expand stock trade protection - Reuters
Reuters - By John Poirier WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An emergency move by US securities regulators this week aimed at curbing manipulative short-selling in some major financial firms should be expanded to all publicly traded banks, or it could erode confidence in ... SEC Short-Sale Rule Gets Negative Reviews SEC Spares Market Makers From `Naked-Short' Sales Ban (Update1) Publ.Date : Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:02:49 GMT Venture Funding Drops for Youngest Companies As Older Ones Suck Up ... - New York Times
New York Times - By Abha Bhattarai In an ominous sign for Silicon Valley’s entrepreneurial machine, venture capital firms are cutting back on their investments in companies at their earliest stage of development and being forced to provide extra funding for later-stage ... VC Deals In Charts (Q2 2008)?Exits? We Don't Need No Stinkin' Exits? Venture investments in state total $77.6 million so far in '08 Publ.Date : Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:54:52 GMT Increase Traffic |
PARLOT::Ebooks, Scripts,
Websites, and more... In denial, I was slow to accept Multiple Sclerosis. Who,... Read More There are many ways we can increase our own personal... Read More BONZA BOTTLER DAY is any day when the date and... Read More Fear is deeply rooted in uncertainty. Think about it; the... Read More I'll share with you one of my deepest insights about... Read More Growing up, I remember my Dad had some really good... Read More Every four years the world is given the gift of... Read More You know how images trigger emotions? You can see something... Read More Direct Answers - Column for the week of May 26,... Read More If you walk up to a stranger in the grocery... Read More Mature selfishness is the cornerstone of effectively living with passion... Read More DREAM IT, CREATE IT, BECOME ITIf you've been reading my... Read More Silence means no voice input of any sort. What happens... Read More Financial freedom is not about having enough money to spend... Read More "It's better to give than to receive." You've probably heard... Read More Why are we trying so hard? It is like we... Read More Remember, everything is made of energy. Each of us has... Read More Direct Answers - Column for the week of November 17,... Read More "The scars you acquire while exercising courage will never make... Read More What could be nearer to us than our own selves.... Read More There is one sure fire medicine that cures all difficulty... Read More Passion can guide you, not just to live, but to... Read More Waking up one day and realizing your world just isn't... Read More I'm currently listening to The Secrets of the Power of... Read More Yesterday I turned 48, and she just turned 21. Uh-oh,... Read More
Adsense
websites
Dread Disease Dragged Out My Best
Increase Awareness With One Simple Question
Are YOU Ready for Bonza Bottler Day?
Fear, Faith, and Believing vs. Knowing
Comfort and Achievement
Big O
Leading a World Class Life
Boarded Windows
Unintended Consequences
Whats Simple?
The Art of Selfishness
Dream Board
Silence Inside
Attaining Financial Freedom
Its Better to Give than to Receive
Improvisational
Energy Work Basics Part 2: What Lifts Your Spirit?
Freudian Slip
Courage That Changes Your Life
The 5 Fortunes Within
How To Develop A Grateful Mind (The Best Medicine)
Passion: What It Means To Live With It
Its A Brand New Day
The Power of Courtesy and Kindness
Exceptions To The Rule
Affordable and Reliable Web Hosting Starting at $4.49/Month
Such Love Transforms
Everything was arranged: once the funeral was over, all were... Read More
You Are So Unreal
Mankind's ability to give life to lifeless objects, gives rise... Read More
Inspired Intuition - Following Your Inner Voice
"Some people call the still, small voice insight or intuition?Our... Read More
Naomi and the 5 Life Lessons
Not long ago, I attended a seminar that featured Naomi... Read More
In Tall Grass
My best friend, Ryan, told me last night he got... Read More
Accelerate Your Abilities
In today's fast-paced life, the wins usually go to those... Read More
Commitment To The Journey
I have been a business owner for about a minute.... Read More
Begin With the End In Mind - Tips to Make Your Life More Meaningful
What would you change if you knew you would be... Read More
Bus Driver By Day, Online Business Success By Night
Janine Wachowski, a long-time resident of South Elgin, Illinois, drives... Read More
Secrets Exposed
Direct Answers - Column for the week of October 13,... Read More
How to Use the Ebb and Flow of Life to Your Advantage
Are you overwhelmed with so many activities you don't know... Read More
FEAR Don?t Let it Control You!
Fear. What is it? Can you touch it? Can you... Read More
Caring in My Sisters Way: A Lesson On Judgement
Last summer, I had an acute case of bronchitis. I... Read More
Go Ahead, Toss the Starfish!
There is an old story that tells of a man... Read More
Psychic Sponge Syndrome: The Easy Inner-Centrifuge Remedy
Here's a nifty trick to use to clear yourself of... Read More
Love Thy Neighbor
I would like to take a moment to write about... Read More
Spiritual Bread Making
All the ingredients to make 12 loaves of bread already... Read More
Financial Freedom Blues
Steps to Financial Freedom, roadmap to financial freedom, achieve financial... Read More
No Problem!
Thanks to Walt Disney's "The Lion King", children the world... Read More
Words That Can Leave You Powerless
The lines below come from this weeks mind treatment, written... Read More
My Passion, My Life
Every morning I excitedly get out of bed. Just a... Read More
Who is the Pilot?
It was a mild summer day in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina... Read More
To Raise Your Frequency, Just Turn on the Joy!
The feeling response to being filled up with Love from... Read More
When Self-Growth becomes Self-Sabotage
Many of us invest quality time and energy into our... Read More
Crossing The Line Of Fear
Oh, this is a great topic! I remember when I... Read More
Inspirational |