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frek — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:34:44 +0000

Time Management … and Fear

frek — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:37:27 +0000

I live in fear of this schedule… and I fear for those who embrace it… and I even fear those who embrace it.

Best PR Trip in 25, Villa Montana In Isabella With Friends

frek — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:33:21 +0000

This is all where a few friends & I stayed. While we were too busy surfing days to take action pics, Tuesday 12/14/11 @ Wilderness may have been the day none of us will ever forget. For those who know Wilderness, about halfway between the parking lot and the ruins, 5-6 glass and all to the three of us for 4 hours!

Can’t Help It, Love This…

frek — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:29:50 +0000

… reminds me of ?

Too Many Things @ Play You Cannot Control …

frek — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:09:33 +0000

In life, there are too many things at play that you can’t control. So, why torture yourself and potentially the others you care for over what one may have that you don’t… or even can’t. All you can do is … do your best AND

“Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.”

–Coach John Wooden

Self Discipline

frek — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:02:40 +0000

Although I’m not exercising it well enough at this time, I believe… self discipline is a much more likely means for [and predictor of] success than IQ ever will be.

Note To Self: Start Planning & Measuring More!

Get It Out On The Table!

frek — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:57:34 +0000

We don’t have an inexhaustible amount of time on this planet, so its’ important we maximize it’s value. Being happy and fulfilled must be a priority. Assuming everyone wants a fair outcome, relationships and / or business can only go forward in the most productive manner when there is no potential confusion.

Rather than leave anything to doubt with people for whom we care OR may be doing business with – “get it all out on the table!” And by the way, the other parties reaction qualifies everything!

When we DO NOT communicate our position or reasons for making certain decisions, we allow folks to draw their own conclusions and possibly dwell upon the wrong things. It’s a recipe for disaster! When folks don’t communicate their position, for whatever reason, we have to assume expectations are grey and potentially problematic.

Avoid this at all costs… or be willing to accept a disappointing outcome.

When $ Flows To Those Who Deal In Favors …

frek — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:07:59 +0000

“When you see that in order to produce, you need to obtain permission from men who produce nothing; when you see that money is flowing to those who deal not in goods, but in favors; when you see that men get rich more easily by graft than by work, and your laws no longer protect you against them, but protect them against you… you may know that your society is doomed.”

… Ayn Rand

Most People Don’t Filter Their Ambitions = Unhappiness

frek — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:04:21 +0000

I saw this by Leo Babauta ZenHabits.net and felt compelled to write thsi post,

“I’ve notice that in the past, like many people, I was always wishing I was doing something different, thinking about what I would do in the future, making plans for my life to come, reading (with jealousy) about cool things other people were doing. – It’s a fool’s game. Will you ever be happy with what you’re doing if you always compare it with something you like more?”

In life, you have to be motivated; however, in my view and based upon all my life’s experiences, a lot of people don’t know how to filter their ambitions … they don’t know how to just be happy. They spend hours thinking about how to get ahead to the degree they’re never happy or fulfilled. Worse, they’re unpleasant to be around.

I’m certainly not perfect and I’m sure some people would say I’ve a competitive edge, but I’m learning. I’m age 45, friends & acquaintances all over the globe and a life rich with experiences; I’m learning to enjoy what I have & what’s happening in the moment. It’s something I think about every day – a productive balance between ambition & happiness.

Do you? If not, you’re likely annoyed, aggravated or stressed [over things likely out of your control and maybe even unattainable]. And that’s not a, but THE!, recipe for unhappiness.

Life’s Great Pleasures…

frek — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:07:25 +0000

Felt compelled to write that a summer morning jog along the beach in Seagirt NJ is one of the great pleasures in life.

Yogies, fisherman, white sand, sea life, ocean breeze, warm [not too hot] sun & exercise = one of life’s great pleasures.