“I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks, but I do fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.” Bruce lee After over a year of practice, the progress is obvious. Apparent also is the gap between my current ability and where I would like to be. Playing the piano is the target of my effort, now in my second year of lessons. Here is what I know: The needed skills to play a fairly simple piece of music requires hours of practice---experienced musicians will state that playing … [Read more...]
Productivity is Correlated with Making Your Bed Each Morning
“All of our life is but a mass of small habits – practical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual – that bear us irresistibly towards our destiny.” William James, M.D. Some goals I have set out to reach have not been achieved. Have you had a similar experience? What gets in the way? Bad habits are sometimes the root cause. Some activities which can become bad habits: Overeating, which can lead to being overweight; Drinking too much, which can interfere with every area of life; … [Read more...]
Achieve Your Goal Through Autopilot
“What gets measured, gets managed.” Peter Drucker Many trips to offshore fishing sites in the Gulf of Mexico are made possible by the wonderful electronic machinery of autopilot. I have been the captain as well as a passenger on numerous occasions on boats equipped with this technology. Marine skippers, both on commercial vessels and pleasure boats, all agree with the value of autopilot apparatus, a technology ensuring that the boat arrives at the location you have set as your destination. … [Read more...]
Power of Perseverance
Everything that I’ve ever been able to accomplish in skating and in life has come out of adversity and perseverance.” Scott Hamilton My granddaughter Caroline asks me to pray for her perseverance. She is definitely not an ordinary 19-year old and her request is probably not typical for today's college students. Just the fact that Caroline asks for this assistance shows that she already possesses part of what she needs now and in the future. It just so happens that the word perseverance … [Read more...]
Success is Just Around the Corner
“Let your joy be in the journey, not in some distant goal.” Tim Cook A little after 7:00am, our team of three arrives at the dock for our planned short fishing expedition. Inside the boat that is now tied to the dock is Blaise, our co-captain, who is already casting a plastic lure with an inshore spinning outfit. A light fog on the water hides the Dog River Marina that lies a couple of miles to our east. A bridge next to the marina marks the entrance from Mobile Bay to Dog River, our … [Read more...]
Let It Sit
Adults should always have the chance to speak for themselves. After a smooth float plane landing on a remote pristine Alaskan lake, our group of five male relatives stand mesmerized by the incredible breathtaking scenery as far as the eye can see. Standing next to the fishing vessel that is resting against the shore, our captain summons our team to get on board. We are off! Before taking you on this journey of an unforgettable fishing experience, I must tell you about Alfred John "Al" … [Read more...]
Succeed Through Centerfielders
“You can have an impact anywhere you are.” Coach Tony Dungy While watching the recent Dallas Cowboys and Minnesota Vikings NFL football game, the announcer mentioned the difference in stats for quarterback Dak Prescott since Amari Cooper, wide receiver, had become part of the team. The statistics for the 17 games before Cooper joined Dallas, and the 17 games since he started playing on the team, were outlined in a graphic displayed on the television screen. The stats were completely … [Read more...]
Use Your Special Talent
“Effort without talent is a depressing situation. . . but talent without effort is a tragedy.” Coach Mike Ditka The first game is close. Very exciting. Back and forth. Our team finally wins. In the second game, we really take charge. The final score is lopsided. There are really good players on both sides. And both teams made some amazing plays. The effort was evident. The second win preserved the series victory. My granddaughter, Luci, is a member of the volley ball team being coached … [Read more...]
Timing is Important
“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 I wrote a letter to my oldest grandchild, Gabrielle, after her graduation from Auburn University. This year, Caroline, another grandchild, graduated from high school; and next year, I will see two more grandchildren graduate, one from college and … [Read more...]
Destiny Through Habits
“All our life, so far as it has definite form, is but a mass of habits – practical, emotional, and intellectual – systematically organized for our weal or woe, and bearing us irresistibly toward our destiny...” Charles Duhigg, Pulitzer Prize-winning American author I am a big proponent of creating a daily formula for success in life. Part of my emphasis on doing this is because it produces one of the most powerful elements for achievement. Habits. Some habits have more influence than … [Read more...]
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