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MissPerfect (i.e. who has a whole lot going for her) says--The collection of wise words with actionable advice and real-world relevance from many you folks could truly shift the thinking of the next generation. Unfortunately, you probably won’t find such things in his “It’s Saturday.”  You every notice that when you are paying someone by the hour, they aren’t near as much in a hurry as when you pay a flat fee.  And if they are doing it for no pay, they sometimes don’t want to do it or don’t use their A-Game (i.e. don’t give you all the good stuff as that takes more time; they give you just enough to get by and get down the road (i.e. kick the can down the street)—peep peep). Such is life.

You and I are born with talents.  Yes, we are.  Some have more, and some are different but we all have talent.  The key is not having the talents but how we use them. Many folks have huge massive amount but never use them at all or just a little bit of them. Why is that do you think?  It seems like such a waste.  I would rather be around someone who uses their talents even if they are not the most talented (i.e. maximize their talents) instead of being around folks who have great talents but just sit on the couch and eat chips (i.e. these folks drive me crazy).  I like over-achievers instead of under-achievers (i.e. they are sooooo much more fun to be around)..  Does this make any sense to you guys?  That is what I thought.  There are franchise QBs who can take a hit and there are arm chair QBs who just talk a lot!  Such is life.  Peep peep!

A friend was telling me a story about his late Dad.  He spoke highly of his Dad as how focused he was, comfortable in his own skin, sorta kinda low key, and happy with himself.  His father was 80 and they were going to a baseball game together.  His dad was slouched over leaning against the door.  He said to him—Why don’t you sit up straight?  His father replied—I think I’m old enough to decide how I want to sit.  No more discussion.  Think through that folks. 

Another friend who is 90 years old told me this story about herself.  She hasn’t slept very well the last couple of nights—how come—I worry and dream about the tire going flat on my car; I worry that I will go on the road and it will go flat and I will really be in a pickle; no one will stop and help me—why do you think it will go flat—my son was here and he always checks the pressure in the tires and he said he thought it had a slow leak; I have checked it every day in the garage and it doesn’t go down soooo I think it’s ok but I still worry about it.  I would be happy to take to the garage and have it checked if it would make you sleep better.  No no, I will get over it.  My son should have never said that to me!  He got in her head and he didn’t even know ii.  I had an opportunity to really get in a person’s head the other day.  This guy is a very egotistical person (i.e. not my favorite person). ANYWAY, I saw him in a business and he said something egotistical to me and I had just the right “zinger” to really sting him (i.e. a statement that wasn’t direct but would really get in his head—maybe—egoistical folks don’t get it usually soooo maybe not), Well, I didn’t do it.  I patted myself on the back for not doing it (i.e. I was egotistical—ha ha). Peep peep! 

In the Douglas-Lincoln debates, Lincoln said--A house divided cannot stand.  Peep peep!  Then Lincoln sad—If it’s not settled by a joint solution, it will be settled by the sword.  Peep peep!  The slavery dispute was settled by the sword. Peep peep. CrazyMarvin says—History has a lot of disputes that were settled by the sword; it seems crazy but that is history; and history just continues to be made with the sword.  WorldClassLarry (i.e. a lead dog) says--No matter what uncertainty the future holds for the global economic climate, “being valuable to others” will never be obsolete, irrelevant, or valueless. Saturday question—Are you “valuable to others?” 

ItchieBitchie (i.e. who is an over achiever) says--The Second Law of Thermodynamics says that a system’s energy gradually decreases, resulting in disorder or randomness—a state called entropy. Over time, entropy (disorder) increases in any closed system without new infusions of energy. Everything tends toward a state of disorder over time. ItchieBitchie, I think that is correct.  It is hard to maintain enthusiasm in many organizations.  People seem to lose their energy, enthusiasm, desire, motivation, etc. and just putter out.  Quite often if new folks don’t come in or a new motivator doesn’t step up, the group/organization is toast (i.e. stick a fork in ‘em, they’re done--a huge massive nose dive).  Such is life. 

A friend (i.e. a regular ATM machine) gave me this book to read; it was given to him by a former boss.  I read it and here is our conversation about the book by text (i.e. shared with permission)—I just finished Option B—Was it worth the read?  You won’t hurt my feelings if you say you hated it-- It was a lot about what I heard before but more from Sheryl Sandberg’s perspective and her opinions. I did learn to be more compassionate and caring but I learned that not everyone responds the same. A person can do their best and it will be misunderstood. A lot of different emotions and mental health of folks. Not a 100% perfect way. I learned or relearned that the #1 thing is letting a person know that you care about them; simple!--Agreed. Definitely from Sheryl Sandberg’s perspective and her opinions. I naturally don’t engage others on difficult topics so it was a good reminder for me to force myself to engage even if it’s uncomfortable. Also just recognizing that option a isn’t available for me sometimes is half the battle of moving on. Peep peep!

JoeBlow (i.e. who is border line reckless) says--Opinions are not facts, no matter how loudly stated or who says them.  To be open minded, a person probably needs tooooooo not over react over opinions and look at all sides (i.e. many folks don’t and become radicals—my opinion—ha ha). It appears that many folks who are radicals, talk loud and often (i.e. have big mouths and speak often; even think they know everything but in reality, they seem to have a small mind).  Now that is my opinion.  But what do I know about opinions and radicals, I’m just a little old farm boy from a mile and fourth south of Roseland, MN.

At breakfast with a friend the other day, he told me what a fellow employee said often at his first job many years ago.  Here it is-- People don't care how much you know but they want to know how much you care.  I really think that is true; folks want to know that you care about them.  It can be a very simple thing, but it is very important.  Believe me, I know!  Some of you folks are just amazing, amazing! I read this in the paper, soooo it must be right—Don’t be soooo caught up in your own day that you cannot see someone else tomorrow.  Saturday question—Do we really care about others or just our self?

I read this while eating my oatmeal with a half a banana on it--Some people create a god to fit their lifestyle, but this is simply modern-day idolatry. If money is our god, we’ll become materialistic. If it’s pleasure, we’ll become hedonistic. If it’s ego, we’ll be narcissistic. Psalm 135:18 says those who make idols will become like them. But if we worship the God of the Bible, we’ll imitate Him and by the power of the Spirit be transformed into His image, from one degree of glory to another. TheGuyDownTheStreet (i.e. who uses modern Xs and Os) says--Great men never think they are great; small men never think they are small. This guy also said--”Spend time with the wise and you will become wise, but the friends of fools will suffer” (Proverbs 13:20 NCV). If you want to soar with the eagles, you can’t run with the turkeys.

A friend (i.e. who seems top-notch) shared this about herself with me--Regardless of gender....I am drawn to people who try to read or listen to the Bible regularly; if they see a problem, try to fix it; if they see a wrong, try to right it; suggest solutions instead of complaining; try to be a positive contributor to society (in other words, a producer), not just a parasite (user only). AverageJoe (i.e. who is sorta kinda an odd ball) says--It’s not hard to be average, no it ain’t.  It’s even easier to be below average.  BUT to be above average, now that takes some work.  And to be excellent, now that takes a lot of work. Most prefer to be just average (i.e. sit on the couch and eat chips)!  Suck it up cupcake and let’s get going. Peep peep!

 “When we are no longer able to change a situation,” psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl observed, “we are challenged to change ourselves.”  When we get to that point, then we are maturing (i.e. my opinion). I guess that would be Option B!

Peep peep! Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge smashed the marathon world record by clocking a time of two hours one minute 39 seconds in Berlin.  That is 4:38/mile for 26.2 miles. That is crazy. Peep peep!

Have a FUN day my friends unless you have other plans. (-:

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MyFriendJean says—Just because you are angry doesn’t mean you have to live in a rage.