Two of my favorite nurses, Bri and Sara, who take excellent care of me at the University of Colorado Hospital Infusion Center. They were kind enough to purchase a copy of my book, Sustainable Excellence, which I signed for them yesterday.
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“There is no market for your emotions, so never advertise your feelings, just show your attitude.” - Unknown
How do you keep your emotions in check? “Watch your thoughts, they become your words. Watch your words, they become your actions. Watch your actions, they become your habits. Watch your habits, they become your character. Watch your character, it becomes your destiny.” - Lao Tzu
How are your thoughts shaping your destiny? “We would do well to keep in mind that although disappointment is inevitable, being discouraged is always a choice.” - Manfred F.R. Kets de Vries
How do you prevent your disappointments from making you discouraged? The Pencil’s Purpose
An old pencil maker took his newest pencil aside, just before he was about to pack him into a box. Imagining the little fellow as a person he recalled a few things about the pencil. “There are five things you need to know,” he said to his pencil, “before I send you out into the world. Always remember these five things - never forget them - and you will become the best pencil you can be! “The first thing is to remember that you will be able to do many great things, but only if you put yourself in someone else’s hands. “From time to time you will experience a painful sharpening, but remember that this will make you a better pencil. “Also, keep in mind that you will be able to correct any mistakes you might make along the way. “And the most important part of you is what’s on the inside. “And remember this, as well, upon every surface that you are used, you must leave your mark. No matter what else happens, you must continue to write.” It seemed the pencil listened to him and promised he would remember these five things so that he could live his life with heart and purpose. www.rogerdarlington.me.uk/stories. “Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality.” - Lao Tzu
How do you ebb and flow with the changes in your life? “What you see and what you hear depends a great deal on where you are standing.” - C.S. Lewis
What do you see and hear from where you are standing? Please check out my latest podcast, Life Well Lived, where I was interviewed by Omobola Stephens. You can either listen to the podcast by clicking here: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/41972061 or click on the PODCAST button at the top of the page and click on the Life Well Lived tab.
“It is not enough to do your best; you must know what to do, and then do your best.” - W. Edward Deming
What you are supposed to be doing your best to achieve? “We are part of this universe; we are in this universe, but perhaps more important than both of those facts, is that the universe is in us.” - Neil deGrasse Tyson
Do you understand your purpose in this universe? “Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared believe that something inside them was superior to circumstances.” - Bruce Barton
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Author & Motivational SpeakerTerry is a sought after speaker who believes in the power of a story to motivate, inspire, and help others lead their uncommon and extraordinary lives. By combining his eleven-year cancer journey with his diverse business, athletic coaching, and hostage negotiating expertise, he delivers compelling yet relatable presentations for conferences, on-line events, panels, meetings, and seminars. Archives
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