SOAPBOX of the week: memorial for motivation

Posted on May 31, 2010 by admin

“All the same, we take our chances, laughed at by time, tricked by circumstances. Plus ca change, plus c’est la meme chose. The more that things change, the more they stay the same.” – Geddy Lee, musician, & Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr, journalist and critic

Stumble through this quote, and you’ll swear Yogi Berra concocted yet another puzzler. And though the labyrinth of lyrics wax ironic, the message nails the undercurrent of life in one fell swoop, regardless the language. Change and her relentless rhythm unashamedly convicts and collectively connects us as we stand in awe of the seeming bombardment of negative events that the past decade has delivered: The tragedy of 9-11, the failing markets, the additional violence throughout America, the war in the Middle East. You name it and it’s more than just front page worthy. And as the media cumulatively frightens the bejeezus out of us, many of us find ourselves re-evaluating, re-booting, and re-promising to re-unite and make this world a better place. Geez, what’s the scurry all about, now? Why are we feverishly trying to concoct our own band-aid therapy, while still fearing that the worst has yet to come down on us?

Folks, whether it’s the 21st century or the 1930s, the barefaced backdrop may have changed along with the countless events of devastation, but we as a nation remain the same. We’re all still just a bunch of folks living on a big plot of land called America. That said, there has never been a right time to share fellowship, take care of each other, go to church, invest in ourselves, our families, and our businesses; respect our elders, donate to charities, take time off, question our value system, show our emotions, pray for one another, or stand together. Every day is the right time. So, fling open the doors, settle down and keep the home fires burning. Change your perspective and, believe me, you’ll see how it doesn’t really matter where your assigned seat is.

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SOAPBOX of the week: take your pulse

Posted on May 24, 2010 by admin

“To be successful, have your heart in your business, and your business in your heart.” – Thomas Watson, former president, IBM

Art of every medium has shown us, without exception or excuse, the powerful expression of the heart. Be it poem, painting, screenplay or song, the manifestation of a gloriously uninhibited process reveals a submission of artist to the craft. For the work to come out, the work must go in, yielding a timeless punchcard of a passionate pursuit of purpose, relentless trial and error, and unwavering integrity. See, regardless the end product, the beginning to any blossoming business is the same: an unyielding personal devotion to what, how and why you do it! So whether it’s followers and fans or clients and coworkers you seek, trust that if you build your little empire with your heart at the helm, they will come in droves… inspired by you!

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SOAPBOX of the week: hush up and wise up!

Posted on May 17, 2010 by admin

“I was determined to know beans.” – Henry David Thoreau, author, historian, transcendentalist

Whether it’s beans, Jack, or squat, for that matter… fifty bucks says at least one person has javelined a presumptuous phrase that spotlighted your erroneous exhibit of education. And regardless if the announcer aimed to shine his self-endowed crown of wisdom or honestly point out that which you do not know for your own good, your preened feathers were ruffled and defenses immediately fired up. Sound embarrassingly familiar, yes? Well, next time, before you begin projecting words you’ll soon regret, let alone have no ammo of tangible evidence to debunk the claim, perhaps you pull out a notepad and take some notes, my friend. There’s a strong chance your perceived “opponent” has a stash of golden nuggets he’s willing, if not earnest, to share, if only you retract your ego and play student for a spell. This humble listening then reveals a path for your own diligent investigation and excited accumulation of all the right stuff. And when paired with your own inventory of learned and logged info, the living library you create will pale in comparison to the experiences you had while stacking the shelves…of Jack, squat, or beans.

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SOAPBOX of the week: motivation for donation

Posted on May 10, 2010 by admin

“Life is mostly froth and bubble, two things stand like stone – kindness in another’s trouble, courage in your own.” – Adam L. Gordon, Australian poet, jockey and politician

The ultimate win-win situation, yes? Lending a hand to someone in need. Anyone. Any circumstance. Be it plates of food or pints of blood, the poetic powers of good prevailing to alleviate ailments, fix fences, revive relationships and salvage spirits. And magic ensues… for both the giver and receiver benefit beyond words, simply because hardship is a stranger to none of us. Think of your own spells of strife when, amidst the despair, deep down there still churned a fire of faith that proclaimed help would indeed find you! And, low and behold, it did! But know this: along with your saving grace of hope grew your bold voice of bravery that stoked you to face the lions while asking for a lifeline. And so the cycle continues…as it always has and always will. Just as change is the only constant, kindness and courage shall each emerge as the future dictates your present. Share this wisdom with others and the proverbial pay-it-forward chain shall never be broken.

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SOAPBOX of the week: I swear we’re related!

Posted on May 3, 2010 by admin

“This is a big f**king deal.” – Joe Biden, US Vice President

Well, there you have it. Indeed the chaos has settled, and what has been revealed is probably even less surprising and news-worthy than one man’s use of profanity. Profanity whose purpose and placement was spot on, in response to an event that ranks right up there in significance with one certain black president being elected. Yup, Vice President Biden is just another guy. Just like a jillion other Americans, he puts his pants on one leg at a time, played football in college, carries a lucky charm, has failed at getting elected for something, used to stutter, and indeed can swear like a sailor. Yup, the man knows history-in-the-making when he sees it…and can’t hold his lips. Big friggin’ deal, folks.

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SOAPBOX of the week: ego-driven myopia

Posted on April 26, 2010 by admin

“I don’t even know what street Canada is on.” – Al Capone, actor

Needless to say, I’m not taking a cheap pot-shot at good ole Scarface. Nope, instead it’s a blatant jab at all of you oblivious, frantically-focused-on-me-and-mine people out there (and yes, we’re all guilty at times!) …whose tunnel-vision scope of the world is often your biggest shortcoming. Left unaddressed, that microscopic, micro-managed viewpoint can infect all sacred spheres of your life. The blind-siding result? A self-defeating stumbling block that leaves quite a mark when you finally stand-up and shake off the fumble. I know it sounds extreme, but the reality is too true when you “get real” with yourself. Yeah, you know there’s an election…but do you know the issues? You know there’s this thing called environmentalism, but do you know your carbon footprint? You know your zip code but do you even know your neighbors’ names? You know your kid’s school, but do you know what her favorite subject is? It’s more than the old adage “what you don’t know might hurt you” ringing it’s reminder bell. Thinking the whole world revolves around you, then choosing to ignore it CAN’T NOT catch up with you! You matter to society, to the environment, to your neighbors, to your family! SO, choose to rotate your perspective, reel your sense of self-importance back into orbit, and participate in them all. You’ll experience a whirlwind of understanding that brings balance and appreciation for just how valuable the sum of the parts really is to your life the rest of this thing called earth.

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SOAPBOX of the week: memorial for motivation

SOAPBOX of the week: take your pulse

SOAPBOX of the week: hush up and wise up!

SOAPBOX of the week: motivation for donation

SOAPBOX of the week: I swear we’re related!

SOAPBOX of the week: ego-driven myopia