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"Once in a while you have to take a break and visit yourself."
- Audrey Giorgi
And once in a while, things do not need to be over explained.
Make the time. Put the busy world on hold. Enjoy visiting hours.
Good morning.
Pierre Couturier
Husband, Daddy, Author, and Visiting an old friend.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
AYD - Feb 6, 2013 - When In Doubt
When in Doubt....Pick "Positive".
When the going gets tough .... Get "Positive".
When faced with things you cannot control .... Focus on what you can - the "Positive".
Basically - stuff happens. And when it does, we never feel prepared. We must, must, must, train ourselves to pause in the face of adversity, and take a moment to maintain our wits - take inventory and not panic.
It is so very easy to say and recommend that we stay Positive, and Hard to do when we encounter the moment. It is hard to do it, because many of us really only put attention to positive when we are in a special moment when that focus makes us feel better .... for the moment.
Having a Positive outlook overall, helps us tackle Doubtful moments with a more Automatic response. It is then that we fully see the contrast between us, and what most people respond with. When you are more positive then you simply adapt to adversity and challenge it with a more level head, and in so doing, do not feel the Stress Chain of Thoughts and Events.
When a doubtful moment comes, of any nature, remember to pause, breathe, assess it for what it is, list out what you know, identify what you do not know and then avoid speculation on what you do not know. Maintain a clear line of vision on the facts. You will see your assets ( what you know ) and have a much better control on your liabilities ( what you do not know, your worry, the What If factors, the "oh what will I do?" factor .... etc ).
It is hard to put into simple words to make it all make sense.
Basically - When in doubt, invest in a positive thought. The compound interest will surprise you.
Good Morning.
Pierre Couturier
Husband, Daddy, Author....and Facing a Doubtful time...with a Positive step.
When the going gets tough .... Get "Positive".
When faced with things you cannot control .... Focus on what you can - the "Positive".
Basically - stuff happens. And when it does, we never feel prepared. We must, must, must, train ourselves to pause in the face of adversity, and take a moment to maintain our wits - take inventory and not panic.
It is so very easy to say and recommend that we stay Positive, and Hard to do when we encounter the moment. It is hard to do it, because many of us really only put attention to positive when we are in a special moment when that focus makes us feel better .... for the moment.
Having a Positive outlook overall, helps us tackle Doubtful moments with a more Automatic response. It is then that we fully see the contrast between us, and what most people respond with. When you are more positive then you simply adapt to adversity and challenge it with a more level head, and in so doing, do not feel the Stress Chain of Thoughts and Events.
When a doubtful moment comes, of any nature, remember to pause, breathe, assess it for what it is, list out what you know, identify what you do not know and then avoid speculation on what you do not know. Maintain a clear line of vision on the facts. You will see your assets ( what you know ) and have a much better control on your liabilities ( what you do not know, your worry, the What If factors, the "oh what will I do?" factor .... etc ).
It is hard to put into simple words to make it all make sense.
Basically - When in doubt, invest in a positive thought. The compound interest will surprise you.
Good Morning.
Pierre Couturier
Husband, Daddy, Author....and Facing a Doubtful time...with a Positive step.
Monday, February 4, 2013
AYD - Feb 4, 2013 - Fuel for Action
"Enthusiasm is the steam that drives the engine."
- Napoleon Hill
You can begin your week dreading all the work in front of you. Remembering the "incompletes" from last week. Longing for the weekend before you have even begun.
Or you can refocus your energy on the "completing" of those things still to do. The momentum you have to drive to the finish of open tasks or projects. Consider yourself recharged and ready to get to it. Look forward to success.
Often, feeling overwhelmed, is only the result of us not putting our stack in a better order to see a workable structure and approach to getting things done.
Enthusiasm is contagious. Let it begin with you and all you have to do. One project, will convince another, and another, until your whole list is starting to run your RPM guage up.
And as a bonus, watch your teammates when they are around you.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Start your engines.
Good Morning
Pierre Couturier
Husband, Daddy, Author and Turning the Key.
- Napoleon Hill
You can begin your week dreading all the work in front of you. Remembering the "incompletes" from last week. Longing for the weekend before you have even begun.
Or you can refocus your energy on the "completing" of those things still to do. The momentum you have to drive to the finish of open tasks or projects. Consider yourself recharged and ready to get to it. Look forward to success.
Often, feeling overwhelmed, is only the result of us not putting our stack in a better order to see a workable structure and approach to getting things done.
Enthusiasm is contagious. Let it begin with you and all you have to do. One project, will convince another, and another, until your whole list is starting to run your RPM guage up.
And as a bonus, watch your teammates when they are around you.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Start your engines.
Good Morning
Pierre Couturier
Husband, Daddy, Author and Turning the Key.
Friday, February 1, 2013
AYD - Feb 1, 2013 - The Power of You
"My mother said to me, 'If you become a soldier, you'll be a general; if you become a monk, you'll end up as the Pope'. Instead, I became a painter and wound up as Picasso."
- Pablo Picasso
Messages can be deep, and make us think about greater meaning and definitions. Sometimes, this is very enlightening and self inspiring.
Sometimes, messages can be simple, but packaged and delivered up in deep words and phrases.
And often, they are both so we receive the message differently depending on how we are feeling or where we are emotionally at that moment ... and we respond in connection with that influence.
Today - take it easy. You do not have to go deep, to find inspiration.
If you are so inclined, then please be my guest and go to the land of deep thoughts, however I am not asking you to this morning.
Instead, it might just be relaxing to carry a light weight thought with you today as your constant ally.
"Whatever you are, be a good one." ( I have got to remember who wrote that!)
Success does not have to be measured on some grand scale. Nor does it need be compared to your neighbor. You define your success on any and all levels. But certainly you must want it.
All I ask of you is that you count on and review often all of your personal success moments, and do not disregard them. Give yourself the momentum to drive on to further success, by recognizing all you have achieved already.
Aim high, and you will reach further. Recognize what you have done, and stand taller.
Thank you for sharing the week. Have a great weekend.
Pierre Couturier
Husband, Daddy, Author... and Adding to my list of Personal Successes.
- Pablo Picasso
Messages can be deep, and make us think about greater meaning and definitions. Sometimes, this is very enlightening and self inspiring.
Sometimes, messages can be simple, but packaged and delivered up in deep words and phrases.
And often, they are both so we receive the message differently depending on how we are feeling or where we are emotionally at that moment ... and we respond in connection with that influence.
Today - take it easy. You do not have to go deep, to find inspiration.
If you are so inclined, then please be my guest and go to the land of deep thoughts, however I am not asking you to this morning.
Instead, it might just be relaxing to carry a light weight thought with you today as your constant ally.
"Whatever you are, be a good one." ( I have got to remember who wrote that!)
Success does not have to be measured on some grand scale. Nor does it need be compared to your neighbor. You define your success on any and all levels. But certainly you must want it.
All I ask of you is that you count on and review often all of your personal success moments, and do not disregard them. Give yourself the momentum to drive on to further success, by recognizing all you have achieved already.
Aim high, and you will reach further. Recognize what you have done, and stand taller.
Thank you for sharing the week. Have a great weekend.
Pierre Couturier
Husband, Daddy, Author... and Adding to my list of Personal Successes.
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