Ahhh, Success?
Success. What does it mean? I put in my two weeks at Abercrombie last Thursday. Does the fact that I quit jobs make me unsuccessful? Guess it depends on what you are trying to accomplish. I feel like if I am ever going to start my own business its gotta be now or never. Im going back to Mcguyver Painting. I will go back to the original plan of being the first franchise owner and continue on in franchise development. I will also pursue other business opportunities on the side.
I also want to become more involved in ministry. I feel like its time to take the next step. I went camping this weekend with a few folks that have been involved in working with kids in one way or another. 4 of us have been camp counselors. 2 have gone to NOLS. All of us have a passion for being outdoors and living a Christian life. Jenny, who is Clay's girlfriend, suggested I should go to NOLS for their 2 month outdoor educator course. Its like a lightbulb went on in my head. YES! I should do that. Thats what I want to do! haha, its crazy how things like that are inside you all along and it takes the physical reality of them being put in your face for you to recognize it and take action. hmm, thats a really good truth.
Anyhow, I feel like God is really guiding me and in hindsight I can truly see His will coming to fruition in my life. I will leave you with some quotes by Benjamin Disraeli, the only Jew ever to be elected Prime Minister of England...
This first one is my favorite:
-The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own.
-The wisdom of the wise and the experience of the ages are perpetuated by quotations.
-There can be economy only where there is efficiency.
-To be conscious that you are ignorant of the facts is a great step to knowledge.
-We are all born for love. It is the principle of existence, and its only end.
-Be amusing: never tell unkind stories; above all, never tell long ones.
-Great countries are those that produce great people. (I will continue to say, Great companies also are those that produce great people.)
The rest are on success:
-As a general rule, the most successful man in life is the man who has the best information.
-One secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes.
-Success is the child of audacity. (audacious=bold or arrogant disregard of normal restraints, marked by orginality, boldness characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance.)
-The secret of success is constancy to purpose.
-Through perseverance many people win success out of what seemed destined to be certain failure.
I also want to become more involved in ministry. I feel like its time to take the next step. I went camping this weekend with a few folks that have been involved in working with kids in one way or another. 4 of us have been camp counselors. 2 have gone to NOLS. All of us have a passion for being outdoors and living a Christian life. Jenny, who is Clay's girlfriend, suggested I should go to NOLS for their 2 month outdoor educator course. Its like a lightbulb went on in my head. YES! I should do that. Thats what I want to do! haha, its crazy how things like that are inside you all along and it takes the physical reality of them being put in your face for you to recognize it and take action. hmm, thats a really good truth.
Anyhow, I feel like God is really guiding me and in hindsight I can truly see His will coming to fruition in my life. I will leave you with some quotes by Benjamin Disraeli, the only Jew ever to be elected Prime Minister of England...
This first one is my favorite:
-The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own.
-The wisdom of the wise and the experience of the ages are perpetuated by quotations.
-There can be economy only where there is efficiency.
-To be conscious that you are ignorant of the facts is a great step to knowledge.
-We are all born for love. It is the principle of existence, and its only end.
-Be amusing: never tell unkind stories; above all, never tell long ones.
-Great countries are those that produce great people. (I will continue to say, Great companies also are those that produce great people.)
The rest are on success:
-As a general rule, the most successful man in life is the man who has the best information.
-One secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes.
-Success is the child of audacity. (audacious=bold or arrogant disregard of normal restraints, marked by orginality, boldness characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance.)
-The secret of success is constancy to purpose.
-Through perseverance many people win success out of what seemed destined to be certain failure.
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