Sunday, July 31, 2011
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Friday, July 29, 2011
Thought for the Day - Character Becomes Your Destiny
"Watch your thoughts; they become words.
Watch your words; they become actions.
Watch your actions; they become habits.
Watch your habits; they become character.
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny. "
- - Frank Outlaw
YES!
--John Duffy
Watch your words; they become actions.
Watch your actions; they become habits.
Watch your habits; they become character.
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny. "
- - Frank Outlaw
YES!
--John Duffy
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Thought for the Day - Get Committed
"There's a difference between being committed and interested. Interested means you'll do what's convenient, while committed means you will do WHATEVER IT TAKES!"
-- John Assaraf
We are interested in many things but it is only the things we commit to that we make happen. It's the difference between something we should do and something we must do. Make all the important things in your life a MUST.
-- John Duffy
-- John Assaraf
We are interested in many things but it is only the things we commit to that we make happen. It's the difference between something we should do and something we must do. Make all the important things in your life a MUST.
-- John Duffy
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Thought for the Day - Experiment
"All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better."
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
What a great empowering way to look at life. I would define success as creating as many experiments and experiences as you you can.
--John Duffy
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
What a great empowering way to look at life. I would define success as creating as many experiments and experiences as you you can.
--John Duffy
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
The Power of Story - Mother and Daughter
Here is a powerful story that highlights the effect our choices have on our lives. It also shines a light on how we are all looking for connection and love in our life and that can be filled in a positive or negative way. Finally it's a story of redemption and transformation.
http://www.snapjudgment.org/daughter-daughter
http://www.snapjudgment.org/daughter-daughter
Thought for the Day - Dreams Not Regrets
"A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams. "
— John Barrymore
I hope to never reach that state. I have so many dreams and keep adding more dreams every day. I know I will run out of time way before I run out of dreams. So Keep Dreaming...
- John Duffy
— John Barrymore
I hope to never reach that state. I have so many dreams and keep adding more dreams every day. I know I will run out of time way before I run out of dreams. So Keep Dreaming...
- John Duffy
Monday, July 25, 2011
Thought for the Day - Make the Days Count
"Don’t count the days-make the days count."
~- Muhammad Ali
There are many tracking tools I have used to make the days count. On a daily basis I have used a tracking system called "Six Things" where I list every morning the six most important things to accomplish for the day. I also use a system I created called "DI" or Daily Improvement where I attempt to raise the bar by doing just a little more in all the important areas of my life. And big picture wise I use " The Big Five" things that I need to accomplish before I die so I will have lived a fulfilled life. I supplement that with my growing "Bucket List." whatever you use find a way to make the days count....
-- John Duffy
~- Muhammad Ali
There are many tracking tools I have used to make the days count. On a daily basis I have used a tracking system called "Six Things" where I list every morning the six most important things to accomplish for the day. I also use a system I created called "DI" or Daily Improvement where I attempt to raise the bar by doing just a little more in all the important areas of my life. And big picture wise I use " The Big Five" things that I need to accomplish before I die so I will have lived a fulfilled life. I supplement that with my growing "Bucket List." whatever you use find a way to make the days count....
-- John Duffy
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Friday, July 22, 2011
Thought for the Day - Become What You Want to Be
“Regardless of what you are or what you have been, you can still become what you may want to be.”
-- W. Clement Stone
Like the words from that famous Jimmy Cliff song "So many rivers to cross" I have come so far and have been many things and yet the journey continues. You can still become what or who you want to be. I know I keep moving forward towards who I want to be and crossing as many rivers as I have to get there. So join me on the journey..,
-- John Duffy
-- W. Clement Stone
Like the words from that famous Jimmy Cliff song "So many rivers to cross" I have come so far and have been many things and yet the journey continues. You can still become what or who you want to be. I know I keep moving forward towards who I want to be and crossing as many rivers as I have to get there. So join me on the journey..,
-- John Duffy
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Thought for the Day - Mind Opened by Wonder
"I would rather have a mind opened by wonder than one closed by belief."
-- Gerry Spence
Now we will all like this quote but will we examine in ourselves how much of our own mind is closed because of belief?
Are we really ever willing or able to listen to people with alternate or even opposing points of view? Do we just read, listen and view those who agree with us and validate that everything we think is right? Are we really not afraid to entertain other points of view? Can we truly respect those we disagree with or do we have to mock and belittle them? Do you have a mind opened by wonder or do you have a mind closed by belief? I'm sure your mind is opened. Or is it?
-- John Duffy
-- Gerry Spence
Now we will all like this quote but will we examine in ourselves how much of our own mind is closed because of belief?
Are we really ever willing or able to listen to people with alternate or even opposing points of view? Do we just read, listen and view those who agree with us and validate that everything we think is right? Are we really not afraid to entertain other points of view? Can we truly respect those we disagree with or do we have to mock and belittle them? Do you have a mind opened by wonder or do you have a mind closed by belief? I'm sure your mind is opened. Or is it?
-- John Duffy
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Thought for the Day -There's Something Wrong
"There's something wrong if you're always right.".
-- Arnold H. Glasgow
I once was always right and yes something was wrong. I thought I knew all the answers and yet I only demonstrated how little I knew. Now time has passed and I have learned so much more and yet I know now how little I know and how much I can learn. And I know I'm not always right and I'm good with that and a lot less is wrong in my lfe...
--John Duffy
-- Arnold H. Glasgow
I once was always right and yes something was wrong. I thought I knew all the answers and yet I only demonstrated how little I knew. Now time has passed and I have learned so much more and yet I know now how little I know and how much I can learn. And I know I'm not always right and I'm good with that and a lot less is wrong in my lfe...
--John Duffy
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Thought for the Day - Your Darkest Day - Your Greatest Day
"Your darkest day can be your greatest gift if you find the lesson."
--Dave Ulloa
Don't know if you had a chance to discover this yet but it is so true. Or at least it was for me. I remember my darkest day only it lasted for months. My world was collapsing in around me emotionally, personally, financially and a couple of close friends were dying and I was lost and in those darkest moments I discovered my strength, courage and what was really important in life. I found the lesson that the old was coming to an end and I needed to start all over and create a new day, a new me and a new life. It was in my darkest despair I found a path to a new life both metaphorically and physically. I packed up everything I had, that was easy it consisted of two suitcases worth and found a ride to California and started all over from scratch. I created a new life and it never would have happened if I didn't go through those dark days, nights and months and discover the lesson. So remember Spring always follows Winter....
-- John Duffy
--Dave Ulloa
Don't know if you had a chance to discover this yet but it is so true. Or at least it was for me. I remember my darkest day only it lasted for months. My world was collapsing in around me emotionally, personally, financially and a couple of close friends were dying and I was lost and in those darkest moments I discovered my strength, courage and what was really important in life. I found the lesson that the old was coming to an end and I needed to start all over and create a new day, a new me and a new life. It was in my darkest despair I found a path to a new life both metaphorically and physically. I packed up everything I had, that was easy it consisted of two suitcases worth and found a ride to California and started all over from scratch. I created a new life and it never would have happened if I didn't go through those dark days, nights and months and discover the lesson. So remember Spring always follows Winter....
-- John Duffy
Monday, July 18, 2011
Thought for the Day - Be as Great as You Choose
"Everyone has a fair turn to be as great as he pleases."
~- Jeremy Collier
How often do we reflect on the fact that we truly have the ability and the opportunity, especially in this country, to be as great as we choose. We can be as healthy as we want. We can be as successful as we want. We just need to set our goals, put in the work and never give up.
-- John Duffy
~- Jeremy Collier
How often do we reflect on the fact that we truly have the ability and the opportunity, especially in this country, to be as great as we choose. We can be as healthy as we want. We can be as successful as we want. We just need to set our goals, put in the work and never give up.
-- John Duffy
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Friday, July 15, 2011
Thought for the Day - Perspective and Gratitude
Yesterday I was having a personally challenging day and feeling overwhelmed and I received a FB messages thanking me for my Blog and for helping this friend deal with some challenges in their life. It made me feel grateful that I have helped someone by sharing inspirational quotes and my experiences. After responding to that timely kind message I felt energized to handle my challenges. It reminded me what goes around comes around and what you give out you get back. I am strengthened to continue to encourage others to be the best they can be as I challenge myself to do the same.
Next up I saw post from a another friend on FB that just got her orders to ship out to Afghanistan. It put my situation into perspective. Life is challenging and we all have step up and face our tests with courage. I wish her a safe tour of duty and a speedy return.
I thank these friend's for helping me deal with my day. Stay Strong...
John Duffy
Next up I saw post from a another friend on FB that just got her orders to ship out to Afghanistan. It put my situation into perspective. Life is challenging and we all have step up and face our tests with courage. I wish her a safe tour of duty and a speedy return.
I thank these friend's for helping me deal with my day. Stay Strong...
John Duffy
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Thought for the Day - Player or Pretender
"Pretenders look the part, talk the part and claim the part, but fall short of fulfilling the part. Players have a servant's mindset. Pretenders have a selfish mindset. Players are mission conscious. Pretenders are position conscious. Players can deliver the goods. Pretenders promise the goods. Players love to see others succeed. Pretenders are only interested in their own success."
"Pretending to be real is a lot more exhausting than just being real."
-- John C. Maxwell
John Maxwell nails the difference between being authentic or being a fake. In life you should under promise and over perform. So the conclusion is clear. Don't be a Pretender be for Real!
-- John Duffy
"Pretending to be real is a lot more exhausting than just being real."
-- John C. Maxwell
John Maxwell nails the difference between being authentic or being a fake. In life you should under promise and over perform. So the conclusion is clear. Don't be a Pretender be for Real!
-- John Duffy
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Thought for the Day - No Victims Only Volunteers
"Being Proactive is about taking control and ownership of your life. It is not about laying blame or justifying, which is what victims do. There are no victims, only volunteers."
-- Keith J Cunningham
I love the statement there are no victims only volunteers. Now of course like all things in life there are exceptions to this and this is not to say there are not situations where people truly are victims. The purpose of the statement is to point out that many times in life people choose yes choose to play victim instead of empowering themselves to take an alternative action or course of behaviour. The point is to be proactive and take full control of your life. Yes there are many circumstances in life outside of our control but we have a choice and control over how we respond to to it. So choose to not volunteer to be a victim in life...
John Duffy
-- Keith J Cunningham
I love the statement there are no victims only volunteers. Now of course like all things in life there are exceptions to this and this is not to say there are not situations where people truly are victims. The purpose of the statement is to point out that many times in life people choose yes choose to play victim instead of empowering themselves to take an alternative action or course of behaviour. The point is to be proactive and take full control of your life. Yes there are many circumstances in life outside of our control but we have a choice and control over how we respond to to it. So choose to not volunteer to be a victim in life...
John Duffy
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