Thought for the Day
Posted on June 4th, 2009 by
“If you believe in unlimited quality and act in all your business dealings with total integrity, the rest will take care of itself.”
Frank Perdue
Connecting the dots
Posted on June 3rd, 2009 by
LOVE & LOSS, DEATH
‘You’ve got to find what you love,’ Jobs says
This is the text of the Commencement address by Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios, delivered on June 12, 2005.
I am honoured to be with you today at your commencement from one of the finest universities in the world. I never graduated from college. Truth be told, this is the closest I’ve ever gotten to a college graduation. Today I want to tell you three stories from my life. That’s it. No big deal. Just three stories.
Thought for the day
Posted on June 2nd, 2009 by
“For all sad words of tongue and pen, the saddest are these, ‘It might have been’.” — John Greenleaf Whittier
Smiling: A Simple Way to Feel Good
Posted on September 4th, 2008 by
Thought for the Day
Posted on August 21st, 2008 by
“Let us be about setting high standards for life, love, creativity, and wisdom. If our expectations in these areas are low, we are not likely to experience wellness. Setting high standards makes every day and every decade worth looking forward to.”
Greg Anderson
Rocks Grow On Trees?
Posted on August 10th, 2008 by
Every week or so I buy a fresh bouquet of flowers for my wife. Ahhhhh. What a great guy! Well I don’t smoke or have any particular habits that I need to waste money on so I decided I would put my money to good use by bringing something of beauty to the one who brings beauty into my world.
Just yesterday I stopped by the florist down the street from us and for the very first time discovered the rock tree. No the tree does not grow rocks. Although jokingly I told the florist I never knew until now where rocks came from. I thought maybe “Boulder” Colorado.
You see, the approximately six foot tall tree had rocks hanging by string on four branches. Each placed at four points as if to create balance. In fact the woman told me that is exactly what it does, creates balance. They read about it in an oriental horticulture book. The tree planted there before died. They couldn’t get one to root there. The book said that by balancing the tree and weighting it down, the tree would have a better chance of survival.
In recent months I have discovered articles and references to that same principle as it applies to our lives. Often times the reason why we fail at achieving our goals and dreams is that our lives are not balance properly. It’s obvious when you consider the person who works too much. Everything else including marriage and family life suffers.
Balance and success come about by giving the right value or importance to all aspects of our lives. Work extra when necessary and play harder during those times when the pressures of life begin to build. Learn to say no to things that will disrupt the priorities you have set. But as in goal setting write your plans in pencil. Adjust as life changes.
In my mind the four corners of a balanced, successful life are as follows: Spiritual, family, personal and professional. They are in fact in order of importance.
Just like the tree, when we learn to balance our lives our roots grow stronger. We open ourselves to the nourishment that a balanced life provides and the fruits of our efforts are abundant in all four areas. Strong roots help us to stand tall against the most destructive storms.
© Bob Perks 2001
Bob Perks is a speaker and author. You can visit his website by going to: www.IWishYouEnough.com
Every Monday Matters
Posted on August 7th, 2008 by
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Hardcover, 144 pages, 7.25″x8.25″ By Matthew Emerzian & Kelly Bozza |
Millions of people each year want to know how to make a difference… in their lives and the lives of others. Millions of people each year want to focus on what’s important… what really matters.
or read the interactive book itself
3 Questions that will change your life
Posted on July 29th, 2008 by
These are such simple and quick questions. But, by taking the short time to answer them provides you with clarity, understanding, and allows your mind to see solutions to move you forward rather than getting stuck in the emotional aspects of the situation.
CAN - World’s Strongest Dad
Posted on July 24th, 2008 by
An inspiration to give and to love and to love giving
Thought for theDay
Posted on July 12th, 2008 by
“Two little words that can make the difference: start now!”
— Mary C. Crowley
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