Sunday, February 24, 2013
Pull Them Into Your Peace
I really like this one. Last year I had my test with this one and had to learn to be calm in the face of a lot of teenage emotional storms. The calmer I got the better it got. Yet it was easier said than done and like a quote I read " I'm Irish what the feck is calm?" but I learned to be calmer than even the calm person I am on a set. And I can say Calm is a great state to be in and now I have a new metaphor to apply.
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Your Adversity is Your Advantage
Reframe Your Past.
I know it's true for my life where I have experienced much adversity and it's been a gift.
The Stronger the Wind the Stronger the Tree
I know it's true for my life where I have experienced much adversity and it's been a gift.
The Stronger the Wind the Stronger the Tree
Friday, February 22, 2013
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Monday, February 18, 2013
Focus on What You Want, Not What You Don't
What You Focus On You Get More Of.
Focus On The Direction You Want to Go Not Where You Don't.
Focus On The Direction You Want to Go Not Where You Don't.
Sunday, February 17, 2013
The Message of You - Judy Carter
Then it was off to Burbank to attend Comedian Judy Carter's Event to welcome her new book "The Message of You". Judy's message and book is an inspirational message of how we need to share the life messages many of us have and how we have gone from "Mess to Success".
She shared a great story from her book about a speech she gave at Long Beach VA to veterans with spinal cord injuries from iraq and Afghanistan. She introduced one young man in the audience Nick Mendez who is a paraplegic from an IED. She shared him telling her" how a doctor told him he would never walk or move his hands again and hime telling and showing her that he is almost able to give that doctor the finger now".
I recommend you check out her book and if you have a message in you it will help you share it and make a difference in other's lives.
http://
JohnDuffy.me
She shared a great story from her book about a speech she gave at Long Beach VA to veterans with spinal cord injuries from iraq and Afghanistan. She introduced one young man in the audience Nick Mendez who is a paraplegic from an IED. She shared him telling her" how a doctor told him he would never walk or move his hands again and hime telling and showing her that he is almost able to give that doctor the finger now".
I recommend you check out her book and if you have a message in you it will help you share it and make a difference in other's lives.
http://
JohnDuffy.me
Saturday, February 16, 2013
How Great Leaders Inspire Action - TED Talk
How Great Leaders Inspire Action - TED Talk
What are your favorite TED Talks? Please share them
http://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action.html
What are your favorite TED Talks? Please share them
http://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action.html
TED Talks
Some Interesting TED Talks I've posted on my Blog
http://glassthreequartersfull.blogspot.com/search?q=TED
http://glassthreequartersfull.blogspot.com/search?q=TED
JohnDuffy.me
Friday, February 15, 2013
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Monday, February 11, 2013
Inspirational People - Inspirational Stories
Inspirational People - Inspirational Stories
Wanted to share this email from a chiropractor friend of my wife. He was a marathon runner when he experienced this traumatic injury. He has been struggling for years and now is going to run in a Triathlon. He is truly an inspiration and as he wrote on his FB page "Four years ago I would never had imagined my life would be like this. So be grateful for what you have. Take pleasure in the things you have. Because tomorrow it could be taken away."
Please support his run. Thanks
-- John Duffy
Hi there! I hope this email finds you well. The reason I am writing this email is because I need some help. As many of you know I suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in Nov. 08. It's kinda like a stroke. Up to now it's been a long road of physical therapy. It is slowly paying off. For those of you that see me every once in a while you may think that the progress is great. But to me it is very slow. As many of you know I was very into competing in triathlons before my injury. And this March I will be participating in the Pasadena Triathlon. It will be the first time for me since the accident. It's gonna be slow bit I am going to finish. The run is going to be more of a walk. With two people holding my arms so I don't fall it's gonna take us some time to finish the 3.1 mile "run". The bike should be good. I will be on a 3 wheel recumbent bike. It's not going to be anything close to what I am used to but that's ok. The swim is in the Pasadena Aquatic Center's pool. The swim is going to take me some time but that's ok I will finish. I am very exited for this opportunity. It's going to be a fabulous day.
Now is where you come in. I am fundraising for my triathlon and I can use your assistance. Any donation, big or small will help. So if you could please donate I would be much appreciative. Many thanks for reading this and for your donations.Here is the link to donate
http://www.crowdrise.com/pasadenatri/fundraiser/lawrencefong
Thank you lots.
--Lawrence Fong
Sunday, February 10, 2013
15 Year Old Invents Pancreatic Cancer Detecter
Inspirational People - Inspirational Stories
This video highlights the greatness of our society, our system, our youth, our creativity and the powerful potential of the internet. Watch it to the end. The young man's closing statement shines a light on the potential and possibility that is available to all of us. What an inspiration...
This video highlights the greatness of our society, our system, our youth, our creativity and the powerful potential of the internet. Watch it to the end. The young man's closing statement shines a light on the potential and possibility that is available to all of us. What an inspiration...
Saturday, February 09, 2013
Enjoy The Perfect Moments in Your Life
Take Time to Notice the Perfect Moments in Your Life.
Reading an Ebook "The Perfect Moment" by Andy Andrews that reminds us to focus more on those perfect moments in our lives and not the annoying moments.
Reading an Ebook "The Perfect Moment" by Andy Andrews that reminds us to focus more on those perfect moments in our lives and not the annoying moments.
Friday, February 08, 2013
Unlimited Power Weekend with Tony Robbins
I highly recommend this program If you haven't done it before and want that extra push to take your career and life to another level you just might want to check Tony Robbin's Unlimited Power Weekend out. Mar21-24 Los Angeles
http://www.tonyrobbins.com/events/unleash-the-power-within/
Thursday, February 07, 2013
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
50 Lesson I Wished I Learned Earlier
"There Is Nothing to Hold You Back Except You".
50 Lesson I Wished I Learned Earlier. It's Never Too Late to Learn and Live Them
http://familyonbikes.org/blog/2011/11/50-lessons-i-wish-i-had-learned-earlier/
JohnDuffy.me
Monday, February 04, 2013
Sunday, February 03, 2013
Saturday, February 02, 2013
A Book Worth Reading
Life is a Book. Sometimes we write a page and sometimes we are a character in a story being written. Our Goal is to Make a Book Worth Reading and a LIfe Worth Living
Friday, February 01, 2013
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Monday, January 28, 2013
Sunday, January 27, 2013
56 Up Documentary - Reflections on Life
Just watched "56 Up" a Michael Apted documentary that started in 1964 as Seven Up. It explores the lives of 14 kids every seven years. Makes you reflect on how lives turn out and about all the questions of life such as happiness, success, achieving or not achieving your dreams. Worth checking out. I think it would make for a good blog post examining my life since I was seven. Stay tuned...
http://firstrunfeatures.com/trailers_56up.html
Saturday, January 26, 2013
The Choices You Make Today...
The Choices You Made Yesterday Made You Who You Are Today. The Choices You Make Today Will Create Your Tomorrows
Friday, January 25, 2013
Key to Happiness
Final Post of the day. Rainy day so I've been posting more than usual but this is a short video interview with Tony Robbins that reminds us of some simple and great ideas for our lives.
http://piersmorgan.blogs.cnn.com/2013/01/25/tony-robbins-on-happiness-the-quality-of-your-life-is-the-quality-of-where-you-live-emotionally/
JohnDuffy.me
Bring a Great One
It's All About Perspective. I first read Kahil Gibran when I was 16yrs old and struggling to deal with my teenage challenges. It gave me insight and perspective. It's About the Attitude You Bring to Life. Bring a Great One.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
You Are Responsible For Who You Become
You Are Responsible for Who You Are. You Are Also Responsible for Who You Can Become.
Take 100% Responsibility For Your Life.
Monday, January 21, 2013
20,000 Days and Counting
Just read "20,000 Days and Counting" and I highly recommend you check it out. It can be one of those life changing books. Pondering how many days you have lived and best case how many days you may have left to live is sobering but it makes you realize the urgency to Live Every Day as If It was Your Last.
What do you want to accomplish and what legacy do you want to leave?
"What can we do to accomplish more, to celebrate more, to touch more lives in our remaining years than we have to this point?"
http://www.amazon.com/20-000-Days-Counting-Mastering/dp/0849948541
JohnDuffy.me
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Live with Gratitude
Take the time to dwell on all the things you are grateful for in your life. Live Every Day with Gratitude.
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Pay It Forward
Yesterday I was reading a memoir "Bend Not Break" about a 25 year old Chinese woman who was expelled from China in 1984 by the Communist because she was a writer and considered a threat to the government. She arrived in San Francisco with $75 for a plane ticket to New Mexico to attend school. The ticket price went up to $80 and she was $5 short. An American standing in line behind her hearing her predicament stepped forward and gave her $5. She described it this way: "The gesture may not have meant much to him but it meant the world to me. My first impressions of Americans - and one that endures to this day - was that they are warm giving people.The experience offered me this life lesson: "When in doubt, always err on the side of generosity."
Flash Forward to today: I was rushing and late to my daughter's Cheer Competition. When I got there I realized the entry was $7 and I had only $4. I asked the man taking tickets if there was a ATM around the HS and they said not near by. I stepped away and started to think how I could get some stranger to lend me the money so I could get in and film my daughter's performance. Just then the man taking the tickets approached me and offered me $5 to get a ticket. I told him I only needed $3 but he insisted I take the $5 and didn't want me to pay him back later. He didn't know me, He didn't know what my religion or politics were but just that I was another man, another father another human being and he acted generously. It's that ripple effect that makes a difference in life
After I purchased the ticket I approached the entrance and I heard the other ticket taker ask him if he gave me $ and he said yea and his friend said "That's cool" I approached and said, " It was indeed very cool and special and appreciated and he had made my day."
I got in just in time to film my daughter. His "small" act of generosity made my day and his act of paying it forward reminds me to do the same whenever the opportunity arises. I thanked Solomon on the way out and shares this story to pass it along...
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Create Magic Moments
Life Life to the Fullest. Create Those Magic Moments in the Life of Your Family, Friends and Yourself
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Monday, January 14, 2013
Goal Get Em
Set Goals. Write Them Down. Give Then Deadlines. Create Action Steps. Goal Get Em...
I have hundreds of written goals for all the areas of my life and I check them off when I achieve them and keep adding more. I know that I will never run out of books to read or goals to achieve...
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Wednesday, January 09, 2013
Tuesday, January 08, 2013
Monday, January 07, 2013
Sunday, January 06, 2013
Tony Robbins Unleash the Power Weekend and Firewalk
Here's a program I recommend to anyone wanting to take their life to another level.Tony Robbins Unleash the Power Weekend and Firewalk is a powerful experience.
I did for the 1st time many years ago in NYC and it transformed my life.
http://www.tonyrobbins.com/holiday/unleash-the-power-within
Go For It in 2013
Commit in 2013 to Go For It...
I watched a TV show yesterday about 4 young woman training for their first Tough Mudder event. They completed the 10 miles and 19 obstacles in under 3 hours. Inspiring. So what's stopping you from Going For it?
Saturday, January 05, 2013
100 / 0 Principle
How much should you give in any relationship? This is something I learned the hard way last year but when I applied it things began to change. So I share the 100/0 Principle...
JohnDuffy.me
Friday, January 04, 2013
It Takes Courage
What you have accomplished so far is only a fraction of what’s truly possible for you. You are far more powerful, capable & gifted than you allow yourself to be. The only thing separating you from your grandest vision of your life is COURAGE! If you don’t want the next 10 years to be like the last, then now is the time to do something different. Muster the courage to declare that right NOW is your turning point!
-- Darren J Hardy - Success Magazine
Thursday, January 03, 2013
A Special Message
Below is a message I received in the New Year from a friend on Facebook. I am touched and humbled that my posts have played a positive role in at least one person's life. Wow, I came to mind before Oprah. I am blown away and look forward to that lunch. It reminds me of why I started my blog The Glass is 3/4's Full and my positive FB posts years ago so that I could share the inspiration and lessons that have changed and shaped my life. I share this to encourage others to step up and make a difference in people's lives. May this be your Best Year Ever
-- John Duffy
I answered a quick survey, and found I listed you as the person I would most like to have lunch with, my reason was you are inspirational. Not that you are not, but my response caught me off guard. I guess it is true, that your true feeling/thoughtss are those that are right on the surface. BTW, Oprah came to mind second, so you are in esteemed company. Some days when I open your 3/4s full, it just changes my mood or outlook to positiveness, and propels me to keep going forward. It has been a long road, but I am finally going to achieve my dream of working with military members who suffer from PTSD. Thank you for your encouragement, and may God continue to use you to bless others.
-- John Duffy
I answered a quick survey, and found I listed you as the person I would most like to have lunch with, my reason was you are inspirational. Not that you are not, but my response caught me off guard. I guess it is true, that your true feeling/thoughtss are those that are right on the surface. BTW, Oprah came to mind second, so you are in esteemed company. Some days when I open your 3/4s full, it just changes my mood or outlook to positiveness, and propels me to keep going forward. It has been a long road, but I am finally going to achieve my dream of working with military members who suffer from PTSD. Thank you for your encouragement, and may God continue to use you to bless others.
Wednesday, January 02, 2013
Tuesday, January 01, 2013
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