"Your circumstances should never determine your attitude."
Have you ever noticed how your mood when you wake up in the morning determines the outcome of your day? The same with your attitude toward life.
Consider the story of James Robertson. Imagine if you were his colleague and had to hear him complain every single day about his lack of sleep, his aching feet and the hundreds of other things he could (justifiably) complain about.
But James Robertson didn't complain. By all accounts very few knew about his commuting situation, so he wasn't a drain of negative energy around the workplace. Now his attitude can inspire others who are in bad circumstances to think more positively about their situation. In fact, I think his positive attitude was probably instrumental in prompting many people to donate.
Have an awesome attitude and brighten someone's day.
Jan 30, 2015
#422: Just Do It (Friday, January 30)
"I meant to call him/her over the holidays, but things got so busy..."
"I've been meaning to check in to see if she's ok."
"I wanted to try this new restaurant, but I don't have anyone to go with."
"I want to go [insert place here], but now isn't a good time."
Y'know that thing you've been meaning to do? Just do it. For some things, the time you've spent thinking about it is the time you could've done it already.
Be awesome to yourself and just do it already.
"I've been meaning to check in to see if she's ok."
"I wanted to try this new restaurant, but I don't have anyone to go with."
"I want to go [insert place here], but now isn't a good time."
Y'know that thing you've been meaning to do? Just do it. For some things, the time you've spent thinking about it is the time you could've done it already.
Be awesome to yourself and just do it already.
Jan 23, 2015
#421: Inspire (Friday, January 23)
When you think of the people who inspire you, what do they have in common?
For me it's their authenticity; their ability to live life honestly, openly and on their own terms.
One of the most awesome things you can do in life is to inspire others. Whether it's intentionally through sharing your story (the highs and the lows) or offering encouragement to someone; or unintentionally through your energy and a living a life of purpose, you can really motivate someone to live a better life.
Be awesome, inspire someone.
For me it's their authenticity; their ability to live life honestly, openly and on their own terms.
One of the most awesome things you can do in life is to inspire others. Whether it's intentionally through sharing your story (the highs and the lows) or offering encouragement to someone; or unintentionally through your energy and a living a life of purpose, you can really motivate someone to live a better life.
Be awesome, inspire someone.
Jan 16, 2015
#420: Be Mindful (Friday, January 16)
We all have busy, stressful lives and a lot going on. You can be awesome to someone by just being mindful of their situation. Whether it's a "thinking of you" text, or just making their lives easier by offering to help take something off their plate, being aware of others' personal trials can go a long way.
Jan 9, 2015
#419: A Great Recommendation (Friday, January 9)
"Personal beauty is a greater recommendation than any letter of reference."
A good word goes a long way. And while the quote is true - that those who are beautiful human beings need no letter of reference - even they can use a little help sometimes.
Know a wonderful person who could use a great recommendation? Be awesome and give one.
A good word goes a long way. And while the quote is true - that those who are beautiful human beings need no letter of reference - even they can use a little help sometimes.
Know a wonderful person who could use a great recommendation? Be awesome and give one.
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